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Gill's underutilization of Shardul Thakur explained - InsideSport Gautam Gambhir came out in the defence of captain Shubman Gill after Shardul Thakur was used for just 16 overs in ENG vs IND 1st Test Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir explained the rationale behind Shardul Thakur being picked in the playing XI despite not being used fully. Captain Shubman Gill’s tactics came under fire after the all-rounder was used for just six overs in the 1st innings while the rest of the bowlers bowled over 20 overs. Thakur returned to the Test side after a gap of nearly one-and-a-half years, having last played against South Africa in December 2023. Why did Gill not use Thakur completely? Speaking at the post-match press conference, Gambhir claimed that it was Gill’s insticts on the field which led him to take calls related to Shardul. Defending the all-rounder, the head coach pointed out that the team knew about his quality and as to why he was a part of the Test setup again. Gambhir reiterated that Gill’s decisions on underutilizing Thakur was based on conditions and insticts. “ First of all, he wasn’t brought in as a specialist bowler but as a bowling all-rounder. Sometimes, the captain g…

'He was playing for himself': Srikkanth blasts Tilak after series defeat vs Ireland Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has slammed Tilak Varma and other Indian batters following a shocking one-run defeat to Ireland. Srikkanth criticized their slow scoring and lack of attacking intent in the middle overs, stating that such an approach is unacceptable in T20 cricket. He highlighted a period of 45 balls without a boundary as particularly concerning, leading to India's first-ever series loss against Ireland in the format.

‘Not A Turner, Just Poor Preparation’: R Ashwin’s Bold Verdict On Eden Gardens Surface Stirs Controversy In IND vs SA 1st Test | Cricket News | Zee News The opening India vs South Africa Test at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens turned into a gripping, chaotic spectacle on Saturday, igniting a full-blown debate on pitch standards after 15 wickets fell on Day 2. What began as a slightly dry Day 1 surface rapidly transformed into a minefield by the second hour of play on Saturday. India, spurred by a sensational spell from Ravindra Jadeja (4/27), closed in on victory as South Africa staggered to 93/7, clinging to a slender 63-run lead. Amid the dramatic collapse, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma stood tall with a gritty 29 off 78 balls*, showcasing technique and temperament in conditions where every delivery felt like a lottery. As Day 3 looms—likely the final day—the spotlight has shifted sharply from the cricket to the pitch itself. Ashwin vs Finch: Voices Collide Over a ‘Manageable’ Surface The pitch controversy exploded online when former Australia captain Aaron Finch questioned the nature of the wicket. Posting on X, Finch wrote, “What are your thoughts on the type of wicket we…

ENG v IND 2026: 'Your captain and vice-captain probably don't deserve ... ByJatin Sharma- 09 Jul, 2026 Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma, the captain and vice-captain of the Indian T20I team, respectively, shouldn’t have guaranteed spots in the playing XI, Mohammad Kaif has stated on his YouTube channel. He said that despite not having a very good T20I record in recent times, both were handed leadership roles. He pointed out that although Tilak is a 50-50 choice in India XI and has recently won games for India, his and Shreyas Iyer's leadership positions have rendered them undroppable, which led to Sanju Samson's exclusion following the first T20I against England. "You have made two players the captain and vice-captain, who probably don't even deserve a guaranteed place in the playing XI every match. Yes, Tilak is a 50-50 call. He has won matches and played well. I'm not denying that. But the problem is that you no longer have any flexibility. Once you make them captain and vice-captain, they are automatically undroppable. And because of that, you're ending up dropping Sanju,"Kaif said on his YouTube channel. Speaking further about Samson's rejection, Kaif pointed out that if Iyer …

'Not every pitch is IPL wicket': Ashwin delivers reality check after India's series defeat India's T20I series loss to Ireland, their first ever, has been labelled a 'reality check' by former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. He believes the young Indian batters, accustomed to flat IPL pitches, struggled on Ireland's seamer-friendly surfaces. Ashwin highlighted that true international value is tested on challenging wickets, which ultimately aids player development for varied conditions.

'Those free hits made it easier': Ishan Kishan points to Ravi Bishnoi's ... India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan believes the team needs to improve its approach in the middle overs and adapt better to English conditions after going down to England by four wickets in the second T20I in Manchester. The defeat extended India's winless run in T20Is to four matches. India had lost both games against Ireland before the opening match against England was washed out and then suffered another defeat on Saturday. India made a strong start with the bat, reaching 65/2 in the powerplay. But the scoring rate slowed after that. The visitors managed only 32 runs between overs seven and 10 to reach 96/2 after 10 overs. Another slowdown came between overs 14 and 17, when India added just 23 runs. Kishan said India need to understand the conditions better and find ways to add more runs during the middle phase of the innings. "100%, I mean, obviously, they'll have the best choice of bowling, where to pick up, which bowler to put, which batsman to put. They understand the condition better than us," Kishan told reporters after the match. "But at the same time, we are all looking to impr…

Ravichandran Ashwin Questions Gill's Use of Shardul Thakur After India ... India’s tour of England began on a sour note with a five-wicket loss in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds. While India’s batters, led by some gritty knocks, ensured a strong first-innings total of 471, the visitors faltered when it came to capitalizing on that foundation. A combination of poor fielding, questionable bowling tactics, and lower-order collapses allowed England to wrestle control, sparking criticism from former cricketers and fans alike. One of the most debated decisions from the Test was the delayed introduction of Shardul Thakur with the ball. India’s new captain, Shubman Gill, waited until the 40th over to bring Thakur into the attack, even as Joe Root and the English middle order had settled in comfortably. Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin was quick to highlight this misstep, questioning the logic behind sidelining one of India’s proven wicket-takers when he could have been used as an early change option to disrupt England’s momentum. “You have taken Shardul Thakur in the team and didn’t give him a ball in the first 40 overs. And Joe Root was batting. Shardul has a decent m…

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Former India Cricketer Slams Abhishek Sharma For His Lack Of Game ... By Namrata Vijay Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:48 PM (IST) Source: JND Related Articles IND vs AUS 2nd T20I: Ex-India cricketer Irrfan Pathan has slammed India's star opener Abhishek Sharma for his lack of game awareness against Australia in the 2nd T20I on Friday. Patha has revealed that Abhishek did start his knock brilliantly, but should have continued in the same way after the power play. The visitors posted a meager target of 125 runs in the first innings on a tricky pitch, which had bounce, where Josh Hazlewood rattled India's top-order by taking three wickets with the new ball. Abhishek Sharma was India's highest run scorer as he had scored 68 runs. He batted at a better strike rate of 29 post the powerplay, but it did go down once, and the team suffered a collapse. “Abhishek Sharma once again showed that while everyone else seemed to be batting on one pitch, he was batting on another. It was a brilliant half-century, a superb innings, but if you look closely, you’ll notice it had two parts. During the power play, he batted beautifully, but after it ended, he should have continued with the same intent and awareness…

'Not sharpest under Shubman Gill' - R Ashwin blames lack of game ... Devansh Poddar (Getty) With India on the verge of a series loss in the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, former Indian spinner R Ashwin has slammed India's tactics ahead of the final day of the fifth India vs England Test at the Kennington Oval. Follow The Sporting News India on WhatsApp Ashwin feels that India's tactical acumen has been off, as they allowed the opposition to reach a commanding position to win the decider. England ended day 4 at 339/6. With 35 runs needed, England appear to be in a commanding position; however, with just 4 wickets required for India, the game is set up for a blockbuster finish. Harry Brook and Joe Root stitched a magnificent 195-run stand to take away the game from the visitors on Day 4 of the fifth Test. Both the Englishmen brought up their centuries as the duo took on the Indian bowlers in a counter-attacking partnership. A late comeback from India in the final session gave the visitors an outside chance heading into the final day. MORE:India vs. England LIVE match scorecard, win predictor, betting odds for Day 4 of 5th cricket Test at the Oval, London Ashwin reacting to Indi…

India vs England 1st T20I abandoned after rain halts England reply at ... Share: Copied Listen to Article Audio Loading voice… 0.85× 1× 1.15× 1.3× 1.5× Synopsis India posted a commanding 189/7 at Chester-le-Street — Abhishek Sharma's 20-ball fifty, Iyer's captain's 68, and Dube's explosive 42* doing the heavy lifting — only for rain to wash out England's reply entirely. The series opener ends in a no-result, but Abhishek's milestone as the fastest batter to 100 T20I sixes steals the headlines. Key Takeaways The 1st T20I between India and England at Chester-le-Street on 2 July was abandoned without a result due to heavy rain. India posted 189/7 in 20 overs ; England never faced a ball. Captain Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 68 off 47 balls — his first fifty as T20I captain. Abhishek Sharma hit 59 off 24 balls , including the fastest T20I fifty by an Indian in England (20 balls). Abhishek also became the fastest batter to 100 T20I sixes — in 785 deliveries , surpassing Evin Lewis (789 deliveries). Shivam Dube finished unbeaten on 42 off 21 balls ; Saqib Mahmood took 3 wickets for England. The 1st T20I between India and England at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street was abandoned w…

'Lack of game awareness was visible': Ex-cricketer slams Iyer's captaincy calls India suffered a 34-run defeat in the first T20I against Ireland, with former opener Aakash Chopra highlighting concerns over bowler Prasidh Krishna's expensive spell. Despite Krishna's wicket-taking ability, his high economy rate in T20Is, conceding 11.5 runs per over, has become a significant worry for the team. Krishna will aim for a better performance in the next match as India seeks to level the series.

'They thought it was a picnic': Ex-cricketer tears into Team India after Ireland shock Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh has strongly criticized Team India's complacent approach following their unexpected 34-run loss to Ireland. He believes the team underestimated their opponents, prioritizing the upcoming England series over the T20I opener. Ramesh highlighted Ireland's smart execution, particularly with short-pitched bowling on larger grounds, and pointed to India's sloppy fielding and overconfidence as key factors in the shocking defeat.

Watch: 'Kya kar raha hai, yaar?' — Abhishek frustrated after Kishan mix-up Ishan Kishan suffered a second successive run-out dismissal after a mix-up with Abhishek Sharma in India's first T20I against England. A frustrated Abhishek was heard saying, "Tu pahuncha ki nahin pahuncha, kya kar raha hai yaar Ishan?" However, Abhishek recovered brilliantly with a 24-ball 59 as India posted 189/7. Persistent rain later forced the match to be abandoned.

'He is India's No.1 T20I batter, but...': Irfan Pathan lashes out at ... 'He is India's No.1 T20I batter, but...': Irfan Pathan lashes out at Abhishek Sharma for showing lack of game awareness during 2nd T20I vs Australia The former India cricketer felt that even though Abhishek's knock of 68 was brilliant, he failed to bat with the same intent throughout his inning Sports Tak UPDATED: Nov 01, 2025 01:55 PM IST Sports Tak • UPDATED: Nov 01, 2025 01:55 PM IST Fav Us On Google Abhishek Sharma in this frame Story Highlights: Irfan Pathan criticized Abhishek Sharma for showing lack of game awareness during the 2nd T20I Abhishek played a robust knock of 68 against Australia Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan was critical of Abhishek Sharma even though he played a sensational knock of 68 runs against Australia in the second T20I of the five-match series. Pathan remarked that though Abhishek batted incredibly well in the powerplay, he wasn't able to score runs at the same pace as the innings progressed, showcasing his lack of game awareness. “Abhishek Sharma once again showed that while everyone else seemed to be batting on one pitch, he was batting on another. It was a brilliant half-c…

South Africa beat India by 408 runs | ESPN.com - ESPN Scorer:Thilak Ram| Commentator:Vishal Dikshit Bavuma collects another trophy he is going to add to his cabinet, takes it over to his team that's waiting with the pose, and he almost keeps it on the ground before giving it that loft high over his head, and the team erupts in celebration. India have suffered three whitewashes at home in the history of Test cricket, two of them from South Africa, and two of them in the last 12 months (after New Zealand's 3-0). While South Africa continue their dream run in the format everyone thought was losing relevance with the growing T20 leagues, India will be forced to introspect, especially around their batting line-up. Who would have thought it would end with 2-0 at home, after their epic 2-2 series in England only a few months ago with a team that wasn't too different. India don't play another Test match for another nine months, so there's plenty of time to look within and plan, for the team arangement and the board. South Africa can go on and party now in Guwahati, sitting second on theWTC points table, behind Australia, and the ODI series still four days away. With that, it's a wrap for…

Shreyas Iyer explains decision to delay Vaibhav ... - CricketAddictor Shreyas Iyer explains decision to delay Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut By Author CricketAddictor Published - 30 Jun 2026, 07:16 PM | Updated - 30 Jun 2026, 11:34 PM | Follow Us PC: Twitter/X Table of Contents The India National Cricket Team will be up against the England National Cricket Team on Wednesday, at the Banks Homes Riverside, Durham. Shreyas Iyer’s side will be playing a five-match T20I series with the Three Lions; ahead of that, they suffered a hefty defeat against Ireland, losing the series 2-0 for the first time, which was a tough start to Iyer’s captaincy tenure. Team India will look to bounce back from the shocking series loss and win the series in England. Ahead of the 1st T20I against England, captain Shreyas Iyer has been doing the pre-match press conference, where he has answered the most discussed question about why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not feature in the series against Ireland, despite his current form. "It's not that only one individual has performed well"- Shreyas Iyer backs India batters despite poor show Shreyas Iyer was asked how challenging it is to manage a player like Vaibha…

'They outplayed us': Shreyas Iyer joins Pant in unwanted club after Ireland shock Ireland secured a historic 2-0 T20I series win over India, marking a tough start for captain Shreyas Iyer. India faltered in their chase of 155, falling short by one run despite a late surge. Iyer acknowledged Ireland's superior understanding of the conditions, admitting India's batting unit struggled to adapt. The defeat also ended India's impressive 16-series winning streak.

'Lack of game awareness costing India' - Former Indian all-rounder ... By Gopi Marisetty 📅 Published Aug 4, 2025, 3:18 PM IST ⏱ 3 mins read ☆ Save article Gill and Gambhir Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly criticized Indian skipper Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir for their recurring tactical errors during the ongoing England Test series. Despite Gill’s personal success with the bat—becoming the second-highest run-getter by an Indian in a single Test series and notching the most hundreds by an Indian captain in an overseas tour—Ashwin believes his lack of game awareness as a captain has been costly. Ashwin, speaking on his YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat,’ also questioned Gambhir's credentials in red-ball cricket, stating that the coach’s strategic efficiency has come under serious doubt during this high-stakes series. The veteran spinner felt that India’s overall tactical sharpness has been below par throughout the tour, and it has allowed England to capitalize, especially in key moments like the 195-run partnership between Joe Root and Harry Brook. “Coming back to the topic of spinners not being used, I have felt in this series that there has been…

'Looked Like Someone Who Is Not Very Clear': Ashwin Gives Bold Statement On India Batter After Namibia Clash In T20 World Cup 2026 | Republic World Updated 13 February 2026 at 18:57 IST Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya's impactful knocks helped India set a target of 210 runs for Namibia, whereas disciplined bowling from Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel helped the Men in Blue to restrict Namibia to 116 runs. Tiasha Sarkar Cricket 3 min read Follow : Team India celebrating a wicket | Image: ANI India locked horns with Namibia for their second group stage match in the T20 World Cup on February 13, 2026, with the hosts securing a 93-run win against their opponents. Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya's impactful knocks helped India set a target of 210 runs for Namibia, whereas disciplined bowling from Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel helped the Men in Blue to restrict Namibia to 116 runs after 18.2 overs. Despite the win, Sanju Samson once again failed to make an impact in the game. The player looked promising after coming on the pitch and opening for India, smashing 22 runs off eight balls, featuring three sixes and one boundary. However, the player threw away his wicket cheap…

India needs to understand conditions better: Kishan The wicketkeeper-batter lauds Bethell’s match-winning knock but adds that the three no-balls by leg-spinner Bishnoi made things easy for the young English southpaw in the second T20I

Shreyas Iyer's Captaincy In Danger? Gautam Gambhir Told He Shouldn't Be ... Shreyas Iyer's Captaincy In Danger? Gautam Gambhir Told He Shouldn't Be 'Undroppable' Published By : Rudransh Khurana , News18.com Last Updated: July 09, 2026, 17:29 IST Mohammad Kaif questioned India's T20I leadership, stating Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma did not deserve to be 'undroppable' because of their leadership roles. reset Rapid Read Rapid Read Summarized by AI. + More Rapid Read Like this summary? Share Your Feedback Shreyas Iyer's captaincy reign is off to a poor start. (Reuters Photo) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has questioned India’s leadership appointments in T20Is, claiming that naming Shreyas Iyer captain and Tilak Varma vice-captain has reduced the team’s flexibility and contributed to Sanju Samson’s exclusion from the playing XI. He believes that Shreyas should never have been asked to start the Ireland matches in the first place, and Samson should have got more time instead. India trail England 0-2 in the five-match T20I series, which had a third match washed out, after losing 0-2 to Ireland. Both Shreyas and Tilak have scored a half-century each, but their impact has been nowhere …

'Not really surprised': Ex-India cricketer on shock Ireland defeat, explains why Former India batter Ambati Rayudu wasn't surprised by India's T20I series loss to Ireland, citing the team's lack of preparation for the challenging conditions post-IPL. He highlighted technical issues with batters struggling to adapt from flat pitches. Rayudu also advised patience with young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, emphasising learning over immediate debut, and anticipates better batting conditions in England.

Shreyas Iyer After Disastrous Loss On Captaincy Debut: 'You Can't Just ... Shreyas Iyer On India's Loss To Ireland:The Shreyas Iyer captaincy era began with a disappointing 34-run defeat as India lost the opening T20 international against Ireland in Belfast on Friday. The visitors failed to chase a target of 183, leaving much to be desired as the reigning T20 World Cup champions suffered a shock defeat in the series opener. Following the setback against Ireland, Shreyas refused to offer excuses and spoke with sharp words regarding the poor display from his team. The skipper demands a major turnaround before entering the final fixture. The captain disappointed with the bat, lasting just 7 balls in the middle and scoring 3 runs. The touring side, who left out Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, were eventually bowled out for 148 runs. He emphasized the core requirements of international cricket, warning that victories require immense work and complete focus. Teams must stay grounded rather than relying on reputation during critical match phases. "You can't take anything for granted. You can't just turn up and win matches. You have to work hard and see to it that you're in that moment when I m…

England vs India 2nd T20I: How Ravi Bishnoi's No-Balls Cost India ... '12 runs and two balls without making any mistakes. It's a big thing in these T20 games because it's a very short format.' Dashing wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan believes India must solve their middle-overs slowdown and adapt better to English conditions to find the extra runs after suffering a four-wicket defeat against England in the second T20 International in Manchester on Saturday.World Champions India have failed to register a single victory in their last four T20Is. They suffered a 0-2 series whitewash against Ireland in Belfast before losing to England in the second T20I after the series opener was washed out.India's batting momentum stalled in the middle overs as despite reaching 65/2 in the Powerplay, the visitors scored only 32 runs between overs 7 and 10, dragging their total to 96/2 at the halfway mark. They also scored just 23 runs in four overs between over 14 to 17."100 per cent, I mean, obviously, they will have the best choice of bowling, where to pick up, which bowler to put, which batsman to put. They understand the condition better than us," Kishan told reporters after the loss on Saturda…

Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma's Heroics Go In Vain As Rain Washes Out ... By Sunny Daud Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:11 AM (IST) Source: JND Related Articles India and England had to settle for a no result in the opening T20I of the five-match series after persistent rain prevented England from starting their chase at Chester-le-Street. India had posted a competitive 189/7 after opting to bat first. England needed 190 runs to win, but continuous showers meant the second innings could not begin, forcing the match officials to call off the game. The visitors recovered well after a shaky start, thanks to impressive knocks from captain Shreyas Iyer and opener Abhishek Sharma. India's innings got off to the worst possible start as they lost Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan with only six runs on the scoreboard. Samson was caught at point off Saqib Mahmood, while Kishan was run out after a mix-up with Abhishek Sharma. It was the second straight match in which Kishan was dismissed through a run-out after a misunderstanding between the batters. Having recently suffered a 2-0 T20I series defeat in Ireland, India could have been under pressure again. However, Abhishek had other plans. The left-handed op…

'Are you serious?': Ex-India keeper blasts Gambhir over Harshit Rana call Dinesh Karthik questioned the team management's batting order choice. Harshit Rana was promoted ahead of Shivam Dube during a batting collapse. India suffered their biggest T20I defeat by runs against England. The team's performance was described as atrocious by the captain. India now trails England two-nil in the series.

Ishan Kishan explains why Ravi Bishnoi's 29-run over ... - CricketAddictor Ishan Kishan explains why Ravi Bishnoi's 29-run over wasn't the turning point By Sai Vaitla Published - 05 Jul 2026, 03:39 PM | Updated - 05 Jul 2026, 03:40 PM | Follow Us Image Credits: X India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan opened up on the costly over bowled by leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi during the second T20I of the five-match series against England. Ishan said that the two free hits in the over helped England shift the momentum and reduced the pressure during a crucial stage of the run chase. The Men in Blue lost the match by four wickets at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, July 4. India posted 190 batting first, but England completed the chase with one over to spare and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Bishnoi struggled throughout his spell and conceded 60 runs in four overs. Free Hits Made It Easier for Him - Ishan Kishan on Ravi Bishnoi's Over Ishan Kishan said that India felt they were in control before the costly 17th over changed the match. He admitted the free hits allowed England batter Jacob Bethell to play with more freedom and shift the momentum during the run chase…

Sooryavanshi watches from stands as Jai Moondra bullies ... - InsideSport Credit: PA Images/ Liam McBurney via Alamy Indian-origin Jai Moondra rattles India with three biggest wickets in the form of Abhishek, Samson and Shreyas Iyer. The Indian management have spent the last few days in the Ireland series explaining why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not need to be rushed. The argument was sensible enough. Why drop Sanju Samson , the man who played the biggest role in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph ? Why bench Abhishek Sharma , currently the No. 1 ranked T20I batter in the world? Why change a batting unit packed with international experience to squeeze in a 15-year-old prodigy? Now, after what happened in the first five minutes of the second T20I, the argument lay square of keeping Sooryavanshi aside. Jai Moondra, an Indian-born left-arm seamer making only his second international appearance, ripped through India’s top order and exposed that the Indian batting lineup is unprepared for the conditions. While Sooryavanshi watched from the dugout, India’s established stars handed Ireland the perfect start. Samson, Abhishek and Iyer gift Ireland early control Once again, Sanju Samson con…

'Not only Iyer's fault': Ex-cricketer urges India to 'address elephant in the room' Former India batter Manoj Tiwary has questioned who will take responsibility for India's 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland, arguing that captain Shreyas Iyer should not be made the sole scapegoat. Tiwary urged critics to "address the elephant in the room," indirectly pointing towards the team management and coaching staff led by Gautam Gambhir for the disappointing result.

IND Vs ENG, 1st T20I: Half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Shreyas ... An explosive half-century from opener Abhishek Sharma and a steady captain’s knock by Shreyas Iyer powered India to a strong total of 189 for seven against England in the first T20I at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, India endured a disastrous start that initially brought back memories of their recent series defeat to Ireland. The visitors lost both Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan early, slumping to a precarious position with just six runs on the scoreboard. Samson fell cheap to Saqib Mahmood, driving a catch straight to point, while Kishan was run out following a massive misunderstanding with Abhishek. Also Read:IND Vs ENG, 1st T20I: Watch Abhishek Sharma surpass KL Rahul to achieve THIS rare record on English soil However, the early setbacks did not affect Abhishek Sharma, who quickly shifted gears to unleash a spectacular counter-attack against the English bowling attack. Alongside Shreyas, the dynamic left-hander dismantled the home team’s pacers during an 82-run partnership that came off just seven overs. Abhishek targeted Mahmood and Luke Wood, hitting a l…

'There is a deliberate plan against Sooryavanshi': Ex-India batter issues caution Parthiv Patel believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will continue facing short-pitched bowling as opponents target his weakness against pace and bounce. After the youngster's modest scores against England, Patel said the tactic was evident during the IPL. He also urged India's batters to show greater patience, adapt to English conditions, and avoid rushing their innings after the third T20I collapse.

Shubman Gill receives orders to end Shardul Thakur's England tour Shubman Gill receives orders to end Shardul Thakur's England tour By CA News Published - 25 Jun 2025, 04:13 PM | Updated - 25 Jun 2025, 11:40 PM | Follow Us PC: X Table of Contents The India vs England Test match at Headingley marked Shubman Gill's debut as the Indian skipper in test cricket. The Indian lineup already shocked all, since they picked Shardul Thakur as the fast-bowling all-rounder in the squad . Shardul Thakur was picked as a no. 8 to strengthen India's batting core, which would have been lightened by the presence of Akash Deep or Arshdeep Singh . Shardul went wicketless in the first innings; however, during the 53rd over of the second innings, former England skipper Michael Atherton called for Shardul Thakur to produce something special. He urged from the commentary box that this might be the end of his career if he didn't produce something special. In the very next over of his, the Indian star boy picked 2 wickets on 2 balls to bring India right back into the game. However, taking the two wickets out, Shardul's impact on the game was ridiculously off, as former Indian great Sanjay Manjrekar urged Sh…

'Back to normal cricket': Archer fires warning to India after IPL batting paradise Jofra Archer feels English conditions offer a return to normal cricket. He believes bowlers have a larger margin for error here. England secured a significant 125-run victory over India in the third T20I. Archer dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after their IPL rivalry resurfaced. India seek their first T20I win in the ongoing series.

'I don't understand what is happening' - Vice-captain Axar Patel's ... 'I don't understand what is happening' - Vice-captain Axar Patel's absence from Playing XI shocks ex-India captain India chose to play Washington Sundar against South Africa in the Ahmedabad encounter. By CricTracker Staff Published - 23 Feb 2026, 20:06 IST 2 Min Read 'I don't understand what is happening' - Vice-captain Axar Patel's absence from Playing XI shocks ex-India captain. (Source:Gettyimages) 0 0 India faced a heart-shattering loss against South Africa in their Super Eights fixture of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Sunday, February 22. The massive drubbing against the 2024 runner-ups meant that the Indians started their Super Eights campaign on a disappointing note and face heat in their remaining fixtures, with each of the contests acting as a must-win game for them. Reflecting on the loss, former India Test skipper Ajinkya Rahane blamed the Suryakumar Yadav-led side for going with the wrong combination since vice-captain Axar Patel was benched for the game and Washington Sundar got to play his first game of the ongoing tournament. Rahane has passed on an advise th…

India vs England 4th T20I preview: Sanju Samson selection dilemma faces ... Trailing 1-2 after a humilitating 125-run defeat at Trent Bridge, the Shreyas Iyer-led Team India faces a must-win fourth T20I against England in Bristol, amid intense public backlash over Sanju Samson's exclusion and a misfiring middle-order Bristol:Faced with acute selection dilemmas and a collective failure to adapt to hostile English conditions, a beleaguered Shreyas Iyer-led India face a must-win situation when they take on England in the pivotal fourth T20 International here on Thursday. Trailing 1-2 in the five-match series, India must orchestrate a complete turnaround to force a decider, leaving head coach Gautam Gambhir and the selection committee with massive tactical headaches. The biggest selection conundrum surrounds Sanju Samson, who was dropped for the second and third T20Is in favour of 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The teenager has fared no worse or better than the rest of a misfiring batting unit. Given the stakes, Gambhir has explicitly refused to rule out Samson’s return to the playing XI. In a matter of just four months, Samson’s international career has swung from the …