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‘Sorry tale of Yuzvendra Chahal’: Leggie set to miss out on playing 3 ICC events in 3 years | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As another ICC tournament approaches, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has once again faced the disappointment of not securing a spot in the Indian team's selection.Chahal's name was conspicuously absent from the roster for the Asia Cup, a decision announced on Monday. However, India's captain Rohit Sharma has left a slight opening for the 33-year-old in the forthcoming ODI World Cup, slated to be hosted at home in October-November.The skilled tactician, once the linchpin of India's middle-over bowling, finds himself in a familiar situation as the anticipation of another World Cup looms on the horizon.Chahal's journey has been marked by ups and downs. He was controversially omitted from the 2021 T20 World Cup squad but managed to make a comeback in the 2022 edition held in Austra...
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Sunil Gavaskar: We should have 15 players for World Cup from Asia Cup team only | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: An annoyed Sunil Gavaskar pleaded with those questioning the Indian team selection for the upcoming Asia Cup and asserted that this 17-man squad should form the nucleus of the 15-member World Cup side.Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was a notable omission from the squad, leaving India with only one wrist spinner in Kuldeep Yadav. Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja are the other spin bowling options in the squad that was named on Monday.Few also wondered why senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who is also a very useful batter lower down the order, was not picked in the side.04:09Big talking points from India's Asia Cup 2023 squad announcement"Yes, there are a few players who will believe that they are lucky. But the team is selected. So don't talk about Ashwin. Stop creating cont...
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Asia Cup: The ‘core’ issue facing Team India | Cricket News – Times of India

Rahul picked despite niggle; Iyer, Bumrah, Tilak in Asia Cup squad as selectors try to find nucleus for World CupNEW DELHI: Perhaps, for the first time in his tenure as Team India captain, Rohit Sharma has got all his first-choice players in the team as the selectors on Monday picked KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna in the 17-member team for the Asia Cup. Besides these four players who are returning from long injury-layoffs, young left-hander Tilak Varma has also been included in the squad which is seen as the core for the World Cup to be played in October-November. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar made it clear that the World Cup team will be picked from this lot.However, regardless of having all the resources at its disposal, the team still looks far from being se...
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Hayden backs Tilak Varma, Gill to fire, terms Chahal’s omission from Asia Cup ‘big’

Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden on Monday backed young players Shubman Gill and Tilak Varma to make the opportunity count after they were named in India’s squad for the Asia Cup.After making a stunning 890 runs in the IPL 2023, Gill went through a lean patch during the tour to West Indies, hitting just two fifties in 10 matches across three formats.However, Varma impressed all with fine outings in the T20I series in the Caribbean, culminating in his maiden call-up to the India ODI side. “(It) is this extreme talent, especially within the batting sense, that brings India to life. Gill hasn’t played a lot of one-day cricket for his country yet. Tilak Varma hasn’t played a game of one-day cricket for his country. But that doesn’t mean they’re not able to deliver. “And this is what w...
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‘Chahal’s omission from Asia Cup…’: Former Australian great’s massive statement | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Describing the omission of leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal from the Asia Cup squad as a significant oversight, former Australian batsman Matthew Hayden expressed his viewpoint."There are some big omissions. Chahal in particular, that leg-spinner is such a superb player and (it) must be tough for the selectors because they've also got another one in Kuldeep (Yadav).... he's a superb player. So, they've gone for that as an option," Hayden told media on the sidelines of the CEAT Cricket Rating Award in Mumbai.Hayden backed young players Shubman Gill and Tilak Varma to make the opportunity count after they were named in India's squad for the Asia Cup.Asia Cup 2023 | Asia Cup 2023 India Squad Announcement Live | Asia Cup India SquadAfter making a stunning 890 runs in the IPL 2023, Gi...
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‘It has been conveyed to every individual…’: Rohit Sharma reveals big message to Team India players | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India skipper Rohit Sharma is advocating for adaptability among his middle-order batters, emphasising that no player in the squad is tied to a specific batting position.Rohit also expressed that the team has been transparent in communicating with every player, ensuring that they understand their designated roles and their standing in the context of their international cricket careers.When queried about the potential batting position of Ishan Kishan should KL Rahul be unavailable in the Asia Cup opener against Pakistan, Rohit shed light on the team's rationale behind their decision-making process."Ajit (Agarkar) is new to the picture and he didn't know what was happening before that. I have tried to keep him updated as much as possible," Rohit said while talking to mediap...
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Rohit Sharma says doors are not shut for these star spinners for World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal might have failed to make the cut for the Asia Cup squad but India skipper Rohit Sharma reckons if the leg spinner is required in the World Cup the efforts will be made to get him on the board.While addressing a press conference with chief selector Ajit Agarkar, Rohit said that the team had a discussion about an off or leg spinner."But we also want someone who can bat at number eight and nine.Axar has had a great run with the bat in all formats and the IPL. He got some chances in the West Indies too, but he bats too low. Him being there gives us batting depth, a left-hand option and someone who we can use up the order to play spin.We also thought of Ashwin (Ravichandran Ashwin) and Washi (Washington Sundar) as well. The only way we could include them was by h...
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Stat Attack: India vs Ireland in T20Is – Who holds the edge? | Cricket News – Times of India

India vs Ireland in men's cricket - On paper it's anybody's guess who the favourite is. But T20 cricket is the most unpredictable and fickle format of the game. In the 3 match T20I series vs the Irish, the Men in Blue will be missing some of its biggest names. Jasprit Bumrah, who hasn't played competitive cricket since September 2022, will be making a comeback today.Bumrah in fact is the captain of the Indian team.2023 is an ODI World Cup year so T20Is are not a big priority. However, 2024 will see the next edition of the ICC T20 World Cup and the team management will be keeping a very close watch on players as they try to put their best foot forward in an attempt to impress the management and the selectors. Ahead of the first T20I in Dublin, TimesofIndia.com here takes a look at some o...
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‘Pakistan have…, India don’t…’: Former Pak player on Asia Cup clash | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India hold the upper hand over Pakistan in the recent past and emerged victorious in the multi-team events barring their loss in 2021 T20 World Cup. But former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria opines that the upcoming Asia Cup clash would be a different ball game as the Indian bowling unit looks unsettled."Pakistan have the edge, as India don't look settled at the moment. They don't know which fast bowlers are going to play. In their spin department, Yuzvendra Chahal has been inconsistent. Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja should be the three spinners, according to me. If they want a spinner on standby, Ravi Bishnoi should get the nod," Kaneria said during a live session on his official YouTube channel.Star batters KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are back in action,...
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India vs West Indies: Another T20I series defeat points at India’s jumbled up approach in the format | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: "We have enough time to figure out what is supposed to be done in T20s. Sometimes losing is good because it teaches you a lot of things," were India skipper Hardik Pandya's curious words after India's insipid eight-wicket drubbing in Lauderhill in the fifth T20I, a result which saw them lose the five-match T20I series to hosts West Indies, a side that had not got past the qualifiers in the last T20 World Cup in Australia.Like the team's countless passionate fans, the result should rankle India and its players. However, what one got from the captain was beating-around-the-bush platitudes.After India's 10-wicket shellacking against England in the T20 World Cup semifinal in Adelaide, last November, a reboot was rightly called for. For a country that hosts the most glamorous, cash-r...
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Watch: What Rohit Sharma has to say about facing these fast bowlers | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma's ability to dismantle fast bowlers with his impeccable timing and sublime technique is known in the cricketing arena.Rohit's exquisite footwork and balance allow him to seize control of any delivery that helps him play brilliant drives or unleash commanding pulls and cuts but there are two fast bowlers in the world right now which he doesn't want to face.In a video posted by ICC on Instagram, Rohit was asked who he would prefer facing among fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi of Pakistan and Mitchell Starc of Australia.Pat came the reply: "None. Both are quality, quite threatening with the new ball. Can swing the ball, quite fast." However, Rohit made it clear that he prefers facing pacers more than spinners.The opening batter also let his fans know that p...
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Most ODI tons: ‘Virat Kohli doesn’t care about breaking records, his focus is on…’: Former India cricketer’s big statement | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli stands just 3 centuries short of the all-time ODI centuries record of 49, held by Sachin Tendulkar. With the Asia Cup starting at the end of this month and then the ICC ODI World Cup in October-November, Virat is poised to break a record many thought was unbreakable at one time. Virat stands on the cusp of this historic achievement as he eyes the possibility of eclipsing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI centuries. With an impressive 46 ODI centuries to his credit, the 34-year-old batsman is tantalizingly close, just four centuries away from surpassing Tendulkar's record.Already the owner of a plethora of world records, Virat will look to add another feather to his illustrious cap soon. Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa, who was part of the 20...
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India vs West Indies: Tilak Varma emerges as dark horse in middle order for ODI World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India went on an experimentation spree in the limited overs series against the West Indies but not much came out of it except Tilak Varma emerging as a contender for a World Cup middle-order slot on the back of his exploits in the T20 series.Ahead of the Asia Cup and subsequent World Cup, India were looking for options in the middle-order in the ODI series but the number four slot remains up for grabs.Knowing that it was their final chance of trying out players ahead of the two multi-team events, skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli did not bat in the series and watched the action from the sidelines.With series going down to the wire, the move was criticised but it allowed the likes of Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav to make a strong case for themselves.Before...
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Need to find depth in our batting: Dravid after T20 series loss to West Indies

India’s cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid. | Photo Credit:  India played the series with a long tail comprising Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Kumar India head coach Rahul Dravid has stressed the need to add batting depth following the 2-3 loss to the West Indies in the T20 series. India played the series with a long tail comprising Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Kumar. Spin all-rounder Axar Patel batted at number seven. In the series decider, India failed to accelerate in the death overs to end up with a below par 165/9. West Indies overhauled the target with two overs to spare. "I think in terms of our squad here, probably it didn't allow us the flexibility in some ways to be able to change the combinations a little bit. But...
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IND vs WI 4th T20I: WATCH – Team India look to bring ‘A-game’ in crucial encounter vs West Indies | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After securing a crucial 7-wicket victory against the West Indies in the third T20I, India is eager for their batsmen to lead the charge once again in the fourth T20I in Florida on Saturday, aiming to level the series.In a video shared by the BCCI on Twitter, India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey mentioned that Hardik Pandya's team is focused on executing Plan-A against the West Indies during the crucial fourth T20I. "We will look to bring our 'A-game' in the 4th T20I," Mhambrey said.WATCH:Following the first T20I in Trinidad, India played the second and third T20I in Guyana, with the final two matches of the series set to take place in Florida.Teams (from):India: Hardik Pandya (Captain), Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Surya Kumar Yadav, Sanju Samso...
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Kuldeep Yadav becomes fastest Indian bowler to complete 50 wickets in T20Is | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Leg spinner Kuldeep Yadav wrote his name in the record books by becoming the fastest Indian bowler to complete 50 wickets in the T20 Internationals.Playing his 30th T20I match, Kuldeep achieved the milestone during the third match of the five-match series against the West Indies at Providence Stadium in Guyana on Tuesday.The 28-year-old Kuldeep, who missed the previous game due to a sore thumb, dished out a brilliant performance as he spun a web around Windies batters with the wickets of Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran and Johnson Charles.He returned impressive figures in a must-win match for India, conceding 28 runs in his four overs for three wickets.The previous record of fastest 50 wickets in the shortest format of the game was held by Yuzvendra Chahal, who got to the landm...
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IND vs WI: Hardik Pandya overtakes Jasprit Bumrah and R Ashwin | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India allrounder Hardik Pandya surpassed pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah and premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the list of most T20I wickets. Pandya, who is leading India in the ongoing five-match T20I series against the West Indies, achieved the feat during the second T20I on Sunday. India had lost the match by 2 wickets. Before the commencement of the second T20I, both Pandya and Bumrah had an equal tally of 70 wickets each in T20I matches. The allrounder picked three wickets and went past Bumrah's tally of 70 wickets. In the process, Pandya also went past Ashwin's record of 72 T20I wickets in 65 matches. Pandya removed Brandon King (0), Johnson Charles (2) and Rovman Powell (21) during the second T20I. Among Indian bowlers, Yuzvendra Chahal sits at the top with an impressi...
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2nd T20I: West Indies register thrilling two-wicket victory over India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite Tilak Varma's brilliant performance, scoring his first international half-century, India couldn't avoid a thrilling two-wicket defeat in the second T20I against West Indies in Guyana on Sunday.Opting to bat first after winning the toss, India struggled to post a competitive total, managing only 152-7. Nicholas Pooran's impressive 67 provided hope for West Indies, but when they found themselves at 129-8, India seemed on the verge of victory.Scorecard| As it happenedHowever, the West Indies tailenders, Alzarri Joseph and Akeal Hosein, displayed nerves of steel and launched a spectacular counterattack. With remarkable composure, they steered their team to victory, reaching the target with seven balls to spare.Following their narrow four-run win in the series opener in Ta...
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‘Happy to wear India jersey everyday’: Yuzvendra Chahal dismisses talks of getting few chances in ODIs | Cricket News – Times of India

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is fully aware of the reasons behind Kuldeep Yadav's selection ahead of him in the ODI format, and he is not overly concerned about his place in the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup.During the three ODIs against the West Indies, the 33-year-old Chahal was not included in the playing eleven. However, in his first appearance since the IPL, he showcased his talent in the first T20I by taking two wickets in his opening over.Despite his efforts, India suffered a narrow defeat, losing the match by four runs."Team combination is our priority and it is not something new. At (number) 7, we generally play Ravindra Jadeja or Axar Patel. Three spinners can only play if the wickets are spin-friendly," said Chahal ahead of the second T20."Kuldeep is bowling r...
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Kuldeep is bowling well and that is why team is backing him: Chahal

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal understands why Kuldeep Yadav is playing ahead of him in the ODI format and is not losing sleep over his place in the Asia Cup and World Cup squad. | Photo Credit: Twitter/@BCCI Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal understands why Kuldeep Yadav is playing ahead of him in the ODI format and is not losing sleep over his place in the Asia Cup and World Cup squad.Chahal did not make the playing eleven in the three ODIs against the West Indies. Featuring in his first game since the IPL, Chahal made his presence felt with a twin strike in his opening over but India lost the game by four runs. "Team combination is our priority and it is not something new. At 7 we generally play Ravindra Jadeja or Axar Patel. Three spinners can only play if the wickets are spin-friendly,"...