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'We need to come up with some...': Rahul Dravid admits India need to counter 'Bazball' to make comeback in series

NEW DELHI: England's unorthodox batting approach that involved executing sweeps, reverse sweeps and reverse scoops to perfection unsettled India bowlers and head coach Rahul Dravid admitted that the hosts will have to counter 'Bazball' to make a comeback in the series.

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BCCI Awards: From Ravi Shastri to Shubman Gill - full list of the winners

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its first post-Covid awards in a glittering ceremony in Hyderabad on Tuesday, where international stars like Shubman Gill, Smriti Mandhana and Jasprit Bumrah were among several other top performers in the list of winners.

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IND vs ENG: There are challenges, but we’re keen to create history, says Mark Wood

HYDERABAD: England seamer Mark Wood said his team would not curb their attacking instincts in the five-match Test series against India. Patented by their coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes, England’s ‘Bazball’ has been the flavour of the last few seasons. Wood, however, said his team was aware of…

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'Watching Virat bhai win...': Shubman Gill pays tribute to Virat Kohli after winning Polly Umrigar Award

NEW DELHI: India's emerging cricket sensation, Shubman Gill, has expressed his determination to "give everything" for his country after being honored with the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for the Best International Cricketer in the Men's category for the year 2022-23.

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Rahul Dravid asks team to 'pace yourself' for 'marathon' England series

HYDERABAD: India’s last few Test matches have been truncated affairs. In recent times, a creeping disregard for the longest format of the game — as seen in the scheduling of a two-Test series in South Africa — has been widely debated.

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'His records tell everything': Rahul Dravid on Virat Kohli not playing first two Tests against England

Team India's head coach, Rahul Dravid, acknowledged on Tuesday that Virat Kohli's absence for the first two Tests of the England series, due to personal reasons, is significant. Dravid described Kohli as a "phenomenal player" and noted that any team would miss the contributions of such a key player.

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KL Rahul won't keep wickets in Test series against England: Rahul Dravid

NEW DELHI: India's head coach, Rahul Dravid, has confirmed that KL Rahul will not be keeping wickets in the upcoming five-match Test series against England.

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Watch: Trying to fill 'Virat' void, Team India gets down to intense training

NEW DELHI: Team India captain Rohit Sharma along with his teammates on Tuesday arrived at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the venue for the opening Test of the upcoming five-match series against England, scheduled to commence on Thursday.

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India vs England: Team India's plans take a hit with Virat Kohli's pullout

HYDERABAD: In a major setback to Indian plans, Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the first two matches of the five-Test series against England due to “personal reasons”. The Indian board will name a replacement soon, with the first Test beginning here on Jan 25.

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Former India spinner weighs in on Axar Patel vs Kuldeep Yadav debate ahead of England Test series

NEW DELHI: Kuldeep Yadav, who has played only eight Tests since his debut against Australia in 2017, is considered one of the unluckiest Indian cricketers in recent times. However, with the upcoming England series starting on January 25 and the potential use of "rank turner" pitches by the Indian team…

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'Problem England will have...': Alastair Cook raises concerns ahead of India Tests

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Alastair Cook has expressed worries about England's "lack of match preparation" as they gear up for the grueling five-Test series against India.

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WATCH: Keshav Maharaj's special message ahead of Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketers Anil Kumble and Venkatesh Prasad have reached Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to attend the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on Monday. The star-studded guest list for the event includes Sachin Tendulkar, World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, the 'little master' Sunil Gavaskar, as well as Mahendra Singh Dhoni,…

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IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli inches closer to another milestone

NEW DELHI: India batting star Virat Kohli already has a plethora of records to his name and the run machine is on the verge of adding another feather to his illustrious cap. Virat recently broke master blaster Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI centuries during the ICC ODI World Cup…

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Spinners will win England series for India: Michael Atherton

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Atherton believes that India's potent spin attack will secure the five-Test home series victory over Ben Stokes and company.

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Nasser Hussain banks on Bazball for England to succeed in India

NEW DELHI: Although the hosts will start as clear favorites in the forthcoming five-match Test series in India, former captain Nasser Hussain has cautioned against discounting England's chances due to their recent success with the "Bazball" strategy.

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Will see if England stick to Bazball: Zaheer Khan

NEW DELHI: The five-Test series between India and England begins in Hyderabad on January 25. Former left-arm fast bowler Zaheer Khan expressed his excitement about watching the visitors maintain their attacking style of play, known as "Bazball," in the sub-continental climate.

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How Kevin Pietersen had mastered Indian spin in 2012

NEW DELHI: Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has highlighted the importance of having a strong defense by stating that his success during the victorious 2012-13 tour of India was largely due to his unrelenting defensive exercises at the nets.

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'He's got a big ego...': England pacer opens up on Virat Kohli challenge ahead of Test series

NEW DELHI: When facing India, opposing teams prioritise strategising against the run machine Virat Kohli. Teams chalk out plans and bowlers employ various tactics and strategies, aiming to thwart Virat's prolific batting and prevent him from unleashing his full potential on the field.

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T20 World Cup: Race for Indian wicketkeeper's slot heats up

Ishan, Jitesh, Sanju, Rahul or Pant? Who will be behind the stumps in the T20 World Cup?

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IND vs AFG T20Is | Dravid impressed by his players stepping up at the right moment

India vs Afghanistan: India's head coach Rahul Dravid reflects on the thrilling cricket match against Afghanistan and discusses the T20 World Cup squad.

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Nice to see we have some options ahead T20 World Cup: Dravid

India head coach Rahul Dravid pleased with fringe players' performance, providing more options for T20 World Cup.

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Rahul Dravid concerned about lack of team-time ahead of T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: India's final T20 encounter before the World Cup was a three-match series against Afghanistan, which they won 3-0.

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India vs Afghanistan: Rohit Sharma retired hurt or retired out? Rahul Dravid hails India captain's game sense

The question on everyone's mind is whether Rohit Sharma retired hurt or retired out during the third and final T20 against Afghanistan. The situation arose when the Indian skipper walked back before the last ball of the first Super Over, after the match ended in a tie and was eventually…

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IND vs AFG | India will look to fine tune winning combination ahead of World Cup

India and Afghanistan face off in the final T20I match, providing an opportunity for players to showcase their skills.

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Cooch Behar Trophy Final | Prakhar Chaturvedi breaks Yuvraj’s record

Bengaluru's Karnataka team wins Cooch Behar Trophy with Prakhar Chaturvedi's record-breaking unbeaten 404 runs, earning an audience with Rahul Dravid.

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