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Time of India
8 hours ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: 'Like Jasprit Bumrah, he can bowl whenever and wherever ... ' - Ex-pacer makes massive claim on India quick ahead of Lord's clash
India players warm up before a nets session at Lord's Cricket Ground (Image via AP) As India gear up for the third Test against England at Lord's, former pacer Varun Aaron believes the team's bowling combination remains in sharp focus, with Akash Deep at the heart of it. In Aaron's words, the 28-year-old is near 'undroppable' after his standout showing at Edgbaston. Following India's thumping 336-run win to level the series 1-1, captain Shubman Gill confirmed that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will return for the Lord's Test. That puts the spotlight on team balance, with Aaron suggesting that all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy could be the one to make way. 'Jasprit Bumrah is definitely going to come in. Now, the only question is whether India will go with four fast bowlers or stick to three. Nitish Kumar Reddy is most likely to be rested. He is expected to make way for another player, as India could not fully utilise his skillset in the previous match,' Aaron said on JioHotstar, as quoted by IANS. Exclusive first look of green Lord's pitch: Intense chat of Gautam Gambhir with coaching staff 'I also felt he could have contributed a little more on the field. He is a quality player, no doubt, but he might have to wait a bit longer for a consistent run. With both the batting and bowling departments firing well, India have the flexibility to either bring in an extra batter or an extra bowler based on the conditions,' he added. But it's Akash Deep who Aaron believes has sealed his place. The pacer picked up an impressive ten-wicket haul in the Edgbaston Test, showcasing impressive control and movement. Poll Is Akash Deep's performance enough to secure his spot in the team? Yes, he is in top form No, he should be rested 'As for Akash Deep, you simply cannot leave him out. He is currently among the top three bowlers in the world in terms of new-ball averages. Much like Jasprit Bumrah, he can bowl whenever and wherever you need him to,' Aaron emphasised. He further pointed out that Mohammed Siraj would likely serve as the first-change bowler, praising his current rhythm with the Dukes ball, while hailing India's bowling unit as a serious threat to England going into the Lord's Test. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: India need to play Kuldeep Yadav... they are missing variation: Kevin Pietersen
Kuldeep Yadav of India (Photo by) in London: There has been a lot of chatter around Kuldeep Yadav 's absence from India's Playing XI ever since the side landed in England but it seems to have died down a bit after the historic win at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground. The move of depth over a proper wicket-taking bowler worked for Shubman Gill & Co. as Washington Sundar scored valuable runs lower down the order and did what the management expected out of him. Two days before the Lord's Test, Kuldeep resumed his preparations with two rounds of gentle jogs and was back doing what he enjoys the most - give the ball a rip. On the bench for the first two games, there has been no drop in the intensity with which he prepared for a fixture and Tuesday was no different. The series is locked at 1-1 before the two sides go head-to-head at the Home of Cricket and former England cricketer and current Delhi Capitals mentor Kevin Pietersen feels India need to play the chinaman. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "They need to play him. India lost a Test match, won a Test match and I think they are missing some sort of variation. I think they are missing variation," Pietersen tells on the sidelines of "YOUWECAN CHARITY GALA" in London. Pietersen reveals he had a lot of discussions with the left-armer regarding bowling in England during his time with Delhi Capitals but didn't divulge details. How Jasprit Bumrah is preparing for Lord's Test - batting, bowling and lot of jokes! "I sat with him a couple of times when I was mentor with the Delhi Capitals, and I discussed bowling in England with him. I discussed tactics. I had a lot of chat on how to bowl and where to bowl. We spent a lot of time and it will just be nice to see him play. It would be lovely to see him play. He loves bowling, he loves taking wickets. And I want to see my buddy play. I don't like my buddies on the bench," adds Pietersen. Poll Should Kuldeep Yadav be included in India's Playing XI for the next Test? Yes, he adds valuable variation No, the current bowlers are sufficient The last few months have seen a lot of mutual respect and admiration from both Pietersen and KL Rahul , and it continued when the DC mentor was asked about the batter's recent form. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? "He is a star. He is an absolute star. I don't get the criticism that he had before. I have always thought that he is a wonderful player. And he showed it. The way he led our batting from the forefront. He batted at No.4 but I don't think it was his favourite position in the IPL but he did and scored all those runs. But when he opened he got a hundred for us at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Home game I think against Gujarat Titans. He is just quality, he just oozes class. When he scores runs, I am not surprised," says Pietersen. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
India Gazette
4 days ago
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- India Gazette
"He's one of the best batters in the world": Justin Greaves hails Steve Smith for his fifty in Grenada test
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Already 1-0 ahead in the series, Australia's advantage in the West Indies Test series was furthered when they extended their lead to 254 runs on Day Three of the St George's Test. On a surface of variable bounce, Steve Smith stood class apart, hitting an excellent 71 off 119 balls. 'He's one of the best batters in the world for a reason, but we always knew that he was going to come, and he was always going to be positive,' West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves said, as quoted from ICC. 'We didn't start our best at him, but Steve is Steve, he just at a really good innings.' Giving good support to Smith was Australia's number three, Cameron Green, who overcame indifferent recent form (48 runs from five innings) to score a fighting 52. 'I don't think I ever felt comfortable out there. I think last night was tricky with the new ball, and had to start all over again, and then there were a few ball changes. I never really felt at any point that it was that good,' Cameron Green said. Green, however, lauded Smith, with whom he shared a 93-run partnership. 'You'd probably ask a different question to Steve, he was batting on a different wicket,' he added. When questioned about how West Indies would approach the Test, Justin Greaves stated that despite the Green-Smith vigil, the hosts remained positive. 'For us try and keep Australia under 300 (on Day 4), that is one of our main goals,' Justin Greaves said. On their batting approach for the chase, Greaves hoped that the West Indies batters could follow a methodology similar to Australia's middle-order batters. 'As a batting group we need to be positive when we go out to bat. Probably take some notes from Travis Head, Beau Webster or Alex Carey on just having that positive mindset,' he added. Half-centuries from Alex Carey and Beau Webster helped Australia reach 286 in their first innings. Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph and Justin Greaves took two wickets apiece. West Indies was bowled out for 253 and conceded a lead of 33 runs. Brendon King scored 75 runs. For Australia, Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers and took three wickets. Captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood took two wickets each. (ANI)
Mint
4 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
'Hes one of the best batters in the world': Justin Greaves hails Steve Smith for his fifty in Grenada test
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Already 1-0 ahead in the series, Australia's advantage in the West Indies Test series was furthered when they extended their lead to 254 runs on Day Three of the St George's Test. On a surface of variable bounce, Steve Smith stood class apart, hitting an excellent 71 off 119 balls. "He's one of the best batters in the world for a reason, but we always knew that he was going to come, and he was always going to be positive," West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves said, as quoted from ICC. "We didn't start our best at him, but Steve is Steve, he just at a really good innings." Giving good support to Smith was Australia's number three, Cameron Green, who overcame indifferent recent form (48 runs from five innings) to score a fighting 52. "I don't think I ever felt comfortable out there. I think last night was tricky with the new ball, and had to start all over again, and then there were a few ball changes. I never really felt at any point that it was that good," Cameron Green said. Green, however, lauded Smith, with whom he shared a 93-run partnership. "You'd probably ask a different question to Steve, he was batting on a different wicket," he added. When questioned about how West Indies would approach the Test, Justin Greaves stated that despite the Green-Smith vigil, the hosts remained positive. "For us try and keep Australia under 300 (on Day 4), that is one of our main goals," Justin Greaves said. On their batting approach for the chase, Greaves hoped that the West Indies batters could follow a methodology similar to Australia's middle-order batters. "As a batting group we need to be positive when we go out to bat. Probably take some notes from Travis Head, Beau Webster or Alex Carey on just having that positive mindset," he added. Half-centuries from Alex Carey and Beau Webster helped Australia reach 286 in their first innings. Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph and Justin Greaves took two wickets apiece. West Indies was bowled out for 253 and conceded a lead of 33 runs. Brendon King scored 75 runs. For Australia, Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers and took three wickets. Captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood took two wickets each. (ANI)
India Today
20-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Temba Bavuma ruled out of Zimbabwe Tests as South Africa name 1st time captain
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the two-Test series against Zimbabwe due to the hamstring strain he suffered during the World Test Championship win against Australia. In Bavuma's absence, Keshav Maharaj will assume the role of captain for the Proteas in the series against Zimbabwe, which will begin on June 28 and go on until July 10. advertisementBavuma sustained the injury during Day 3 of the WTC Final while he was batting during the run-chase against the Aussies. The South African skipper battled through the pain and put on a 147-run stand with Aiden Markram which helped South Africa end their ICC trophy jinx. Bavuma scored 66 in the second innings. South Africa cricket made the announcement on their official X account and said that Bavuma will undergo further tests to know the extent of the injury. "Proteas Men's Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe due to a left hamstring strain. Bavuma sustained the injury while batting during South Africa's second innings on day three of the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground. He is set to undergo further scans to assess the extent of the injury. Keshav Maharaj will captain the side in his absence," read the statement from South Africa cricket. advertisementSouth Africa haven't named a replacement for Bavuma in the squad that contains five uncapped players including Dewald Brevis and Lhuan-dre Pretorius. This will be the first time Maharaj will be leading South Africa in Tests, after having captained them in both ODIs and T20Is. Zimbabwe v South Africa Tests: Full squadsZimbabwe: Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, Kundai Matigimu, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Africa: Keshav Maharaj (c), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Lesego Senokwane, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kyle Verreynne, Corbin Bosch, Wiaan Mulder, Prenelan Subrayen, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Codi Watch
