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KL Rahul to be included in India's World Cup squad; Samson misses out

India to announce 15-member World Cup squad on Sun. KL Rahul to be included after fitness clearance.

The Hindu

'Shows signs of insecurity': Sanjay Manjrekar unimpressed with Mohammed Shami's omission

NEW DELHI: In an attempt to strengthen their batting line-up, India opted to go in with all-rounder Shardul Thakur, compromising on a genuine pacer in Mohammed Shami for the blockbuster India vs Pakistan Asia Cup clash in Pallekele on Saturday.

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2023 | High-voltage India-Pakistan clash all set to produce fireworks

India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup: Fans eagerly await full game at Pallekele Stadium. Fans hope for full game as India and Pakistan face off in Asia Cup; Shreyas Iyer and Bumrah to prove fitness and form.

The Hindu

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Team India enjoys a relaxed day ahead of Asia Cup opener against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Ahead of their much-anticipated Asia Cup opener against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2, the Indian cricket team took a moment to unwind and bond in Kandy on Thursday. The players enjoyed a day of quality fun, preparing themselves mentally for the challenging tournament that lies ahead.

The Times of India

I don't mind bowling with the new ball or the old ball: Mohammed Shami

NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami said he has no ego and would only follow the team's instructions if asked to bowl in the ODIs with a used Kookaburra rather than a dazzling white one.

The Times of India

Road to ICC ODI World Cup begins with Asia Cup

Time is running out. The Asia Cup, that starts in Multan on Wednesday with Pakistan taking on Nepal, is probably the last stop for five of the six nations that will also be part of the World Cup to firm up their final 15, if not the playing XI, for…

The Times of India

India must prioritise these two areas before World Cup, says Dinesh Karthik

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has highlighted two key aspects that he believes India should focus on during the upcoming Asia Cup in preparation for the World Cup. According to him, the identification of a fourth pace bowling option and securing a backup batter are the primary areas of…

The Times of India

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ODI World Cup 2023: Shardul Thakur and Jaydev Unadkat set for extra pacer's slot tie-breaker

NEW DELHI: The national selection committee will have its task cut out as it would have to choose between Shardul Thakur and Jaydev Unadkat for the extra fast bowler's slot in the 15-member India squad for the World Cup, starting October 5.

The Times of India

Injury layoff will help Jasprit Bumrah return fresh to international cricket: Glenn McGrath

NEW DELHI: Glenn McGrath, the legendary Australian fast bowler, expressed his belief that the extended period of injury recovery could prove to be a blessing in disguise for India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah.

The Times of India

"I am a turtle, not a rabbit...": Hardik Pandya on his bowling workload

NEW DELHI: Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has expressed his readiness to take on a significantly higher bowling workload as he prepares for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which will be held in India from October 5 to November 19. He acknowledges the importance of balancing his roles as a…

The Times of India

Vidwath Kaverappa’s uncomplicated ‘top of off’ mantra works a treat

The 24-year-old Karnataka pacer dominated the Duleep Trophy, snaring the likes of Pujara, Suryakumar and Sarfaraz. With his impeccable control, natural outswing and ability to also shape the ball in, he is one of the country’s most exciting fast-bowling prospects

The Hindu

Vidwath Kaverappa, Vyshak Vijaykumar and V Koushik - Three aces in Karnataka's pace pack

BENGALURU: R Vinay Kumar, Sreenath Arvind and Abhimanyu Mithun are the names which come up when one talks of a potent Karnataka pace bowling attack of recent times. The trio was a proven package of skill, swing and pace. Their exit from the state set-up left big shoes to fill.…

The Times of India

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's greatest match-winner since Anil Kumble

The canny off-spinner's dismantling of the Windies again proved his quality, deep commitment and will to win. That India forced a competitive performer of his unquestionable class to sit out of the WTC final is baffling...

The Times of India

Rohit gives freedom, he has all traits of great captain: Rahane

India skipper Rohit Sharma gives a lot of freedom to his players and has all the traits of a great captain, said Ajinkya Rahane ahead of the two-Test series against West Indies starting in Roseau on July 12.

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The Times of India

From feared to fragile: India's inexperienced pace attack faces transition test in West Indies

DOMINICA: The unparalleled success of India's Test team on away tours over the past decade was largely because of its all weather pace attack but the same can't be said about the fast bowling resources available for the two-Test series against the West Indies.

The Times of India

IND vs WI: 'MS Dhoni was absolutely right' - Mukesh Kumar recalls tips from MSD after India Test call-up

NEW DELHI: 'If given a chance, I won't disappoint' - Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar, who hails from Gopalganj in Bihar, told TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive interview before boarding a flight enroute to the Caribbean.

The Hindu

India’s Tour of West Indies: Jaiswal, Ruturaj and Mukesh get their maiden Test call-up

Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav have been dropped from India’s Test squad for the West Indies series Mohammed Shami has been rested for the Tests and ODIs in the Caribbean. Top-order batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad and medium-pacer Mukesh Kumar have earned their maiden call-up for the Test series…

The Times of India

Has the most consistent Indian Test team lost its best shot at glory?

LONDON: Consistency has been the hallmark of the Indian Test team over the past five years but after its second successive failure in a WTC final, has it lost its best shot at attaining greatness?

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Harbhajan questions India’s spin-friendly pitches; says “cannot give yourself that fake confidence”

After India’s ICC World Test Championship final loss to Australia at The Oval, legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh raised questions over highly spin-friendly pitches in India

The Times of India

Oval track wasn't fully prepared for a game like WTC final: Mohammed Shami

NEW DELHI: Experienced speedster Mohammed Shami on Saturday said that the pitch being used for the World Test Championship final against Australia was not fully ready for a game of that magnitude. Shami is the second India player to come down hard at the Oval track. India all-rounder Shardul Thakur…

The Guardian - UK

Virat Kohli gives India a glimmer of hope after Australia set daunting target

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane steadied the ship for India after they were set a daunting target of 444 by Australia

The Times of India

WTC Final: Rahane, Thakur, Jadeja lead India's rally, but Aussies still in command

Australia lead by 296 with 6 wickets left

The Times of India

WTC Final: Pitch was under prepared going into day one, says Shardul Thakur

NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Shardul Thakur, who scored a brilliant 51 in the first innings, has called The Oval pitch under prepared, saying it is very different from the surface they played on back in 2021. India had won the Oval Test by 157 runs in September 2021 with Shardul…

The Times of India

India need to play fearlessly to win titles: Harbhajan Singh

NEW DELHI: Awaiting an ICC trophy since 2013, India once again seem to be faltering at the final hurdle as the top-order batters turned out to be huge disappointments after an ordinary show by the bowlers in the ongoing World Test Championship Final against Australia at the Oval.

The Guardian - UK

Australia take control of WTC final as India contribute to own downfall

Australia reduced India to 151 for five, 318 runs behind, on the second day of the World Test Championship final

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