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19 hours ago
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Abhishek Nayar reveals how Rohit Sharma helped KL Rahul make a comeback: 'I told him, listen, we've got 15 days'
KL Rahul's recent turnaround in form is linked to the mentorship of Abhishek Nayar, who worked with him on Rohit Sharma's request. Nayar revealed why Rohit approached him to work with Rahul and how he convinced the current India opener to change certain things. read more KL Rahul 's recent turnaround with the bat hasn't gone unnoticed. Rahul himself spoke about it after he scored a brilliant century in the second innings of the first Test match against England at Headingley. He credited former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar for his improvement in form across formats. Abhishek Nayar has now revealed that he worked with KL Rahul after a request from former India captain Rohit Sharma . Nayar said Rohit felt that Rahul had more to offer, especially with his batting mindset. So he reached out to him and asked to help bring out a more aggressive version of Rahul. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Nayar worked with the Indian cricket team for eight months under head coach Gautam Gambhir. However, after India performed poorly in the Test series against New Zealand and Australia, Nayar was released from the team by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). 'When I first picked up that role, I remember I had a conversation with Rohit, and he said that one of the things he was really keen on me doing was working with KL and bringing out a more aggressive outlook to how KL played the game, and bringing the best out of him. Because he believed strongly that KL would play a major role in the Champions Trophy, World Cup and everything going forward including the BGT [Border-Gavaskar Trophy] and the Tests in England,' Nayar told ESPNcricinfo. Also Read: 'He has been losing and losing': Former India opener warns Gautam Gambhir ahead of 2nd Test Nayar reveals how he convinced Rahul Rahul was under a lot of pressure at the time. He had already been dropped from the T20 side, and his place in the Test team was not confirmed either. Rahul started the BGT 2024-25 with a fine century even though he continued to bat at a low average of 30 after that one knock. However, he finished as one of the leading run scorers for his position at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and helped India win the title after 12 years. He scored the winning runs in the final against New Zealand. 'I think that was sort of the inception [of our relationship. Australia was going to be critical for him because it was almost like what if you didn't get runs there, then where is his career going? Because he was out of the T20 [squad]. Then this could also very well have been his last series,' Nayar added. 'I told him, 'listen, we've got 15 days to prepare before we go to Australia, and take those ten days there, we have got almost month to prepare - what do you want to do? How do you want to approach this? What is your mindset?',' he added. 'He spoke about what he's been doing and what worked for him in the past. And then I had a certain thought process, which was very different from his. Over hours and hours of conversation and trying to make him understand where I came from, eventually I got him to a place where he sort of trusted me to do certain things with him in regards to how he practises, in regards to trusting certain changes in his tactics, in regards to his stance, where he stands in the crease, what guard he takes,' Nayar said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'A coach has to be lucky,' Nayar says. 'How lucky that in his first game in Australia he got runs in the second innings and in the first also he got a start. That gave him a bit of believability. There are times when the glue just sticks. That was the moment the glue stuck. He really enjoyed that knock. He told me, listen, I feel like I am just watching and playing. It's music to me now, playing the sport.' Also Read: Ravi Shastri defends India collecting lion's share of ICC revenue, says BCCI deserves even more: 'It's only fair' However, Rahul is still struggling to shake off the 'inconsistent' tag in Test cricket. Despite his talent and experience, he averages only 34 in red-ball matches, a modest figure for a player of his calibre. Even though he impressed in the first Test against England, all eyes will be on him again in the second match to see if he can carry forward his good form. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
NDTV
19 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Ravi Shastri Tells BCCI To Demand More Than 38.5 Per Cent Of ICC Revenue, Says "Pound Of Flesh..."
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) receive by far the largest share of the International Cricket Council (ICC) among all the cricket boards, a matter which has been largely debated in recent years. As per the most recent regulation model, the BCCI receives 38.5 per cent of ICC's total revenue, with Team India widely being the most followed and most watched team. Former India cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri has defended this, stating that, if anything, India should get an even larger share of the pie. "I absolutely agree (that India should get 38.5 per cent). I would want more for India," Shastri said, speaking to Wisden. Shastri was then asked to explain his thought process, and proceeded to state that India deserve the largest share because they generate the most revenue. "Most of the money that is generated comes from India. So it's only fair that they get their pound of flesh," Shastri stated. "And it's relative. It's economies. Tomorrow there might be another economy that's stronger, money might come from there like it did in the 1970s and 80s, and the chunk of the money goes somewhere else," Shastri reasoned. The BCCI have grown into the richest cricket board in the world, with India an indispensable outfit of cricket broadcast. Owing to the nation's nearly 1.5-billion strong population, and the popularity of cricket within the country, cricket viewership is drastically impacted by the presence of India, Indian cricket teams and players. "I think it's only fair. It shows in the revenues. When India travel, look at the television rights, look at the television income that comes for an India series. So it's only fair that they get whatever they're getting now, if not more," Shastri added. Currently, India are involved in a highly-anticipated five-match Test series against England on English soil.
Canada News.Net
a day ago
- Sport
- Canada News.Net
"His contribution to Indian cricket will always shine like a star": Harbhajan Singh on former Indian spinner Dilip Doshi's death
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 25 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh shared his thoughts on the demise of former left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi, who passed away in London, aged 77, on Monday, saying that his contributions for Indian Cricket will always 'shine like a star.' In a self-made video, Harbhajan Singh said, 'Dilip Doshi was a very good, pious man who loved cricketers. When I was young, I joined a new team. When we had that conversation, he taught me a lot. He always taught me how to work hard and how to move forward in life. He was a spinner himself, so he liked the way we were growing up. He taught me a lot of things. His son played county cricket with me for two years. When I became friends with Nayan Doshi, we met a lot of times in England. Today, he has left the world of cricket. But his contribution to Indian cricket will always shine like a star. I would like to say to the entire family that we are all with him in this sad moment.' In a post on X, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) condoled Doshi's demise, stating, 'The BCCI mourns the sad demise of former India spinner, Dilip Doshi, who has unfortunately passed away in London. May his soul rest in peace.' Doshi passed away due to heart issues in London, where he had lived for several decades. With a classical left-armer's action, Doshi scalped 114 Test wickets in 33 appearances, including six five-wicket hauls. He also left his mark in the ODIs and finished with 22 wickets in 15 ODIs while maintaining an economy of 3.96. Doshi represented Saurashtra, Bengal, Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire in first-class cricket and picked up 898 wickets in 238 appearances at 26.58. Doshi followed in the footsteps of the famous spin quartet of the 1970s and made his debut at the age of 32. At Nottinghamshire, the West Indies legend Garfield Sobers heavily influenced the left-arm spinner. He made a silent exit from international cricket in the 1980s and gave a compelling account of his cricketing days in his autobiography Spin Punch. Among his accomplished feats, Doshi played an immaculate role with his five-wicket haul in the Melbourne Test of 1981, which helped India orchestrate a memorable victory. (ANI)
India.com
3 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Why Was Harshit Rana Released From Indias Test Squad? Real Truth Behind The Call Ahead Of IND vs ENG 2nd Test
Fast bowler Harshit Rana, who was a surprise addition to India's squad ahead of the first Test against England in Leeds, has now been released before the second clash at Edgbaston. The Delhi pacer did not travel with the team from Leeds to Birmingham, sparking speculation about his abrupt exit. However, sources within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have clarified the decision. 'Actually, one of the pacers in the main Test team had a niggle,' a BCCI source told IANS. 'If the team think-tank wished to have someone who could execute a bouncer-led strategy, it was Rana who fit the bill.' With the injury scare resolved and the unnamed pacer declared fit, Rana's presence was no longer required. As a result, he has been released and is already en route back to India. Backstory: Rana's Surprising Call-Up Ahead of Leeds Test Harshit's inclusion raised questions from the outset, especially considering his underwhelming recent form. The 22-year-old had managed only 1/99 in the India A match against England Lions in Canterbury and had a modest outing in his previous Test appearances during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, picking up just four wickets at an average above 50. Despite this, head coach Gautam Gambhir—who mentored Rana during his IPL stint with Kolkata Knight Riders—backed his protégé as a short-term fix, not a long-term addition. Gambhir later admitted after the defeat in Leeds that Harshit was added only as injury cover. India's Bowling Woes in Leeds: Selection Under Scrutiny India's decision to stick with a core pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna—with Shardul Thakur as the seam-bowling all-rounder—didn't pay dividends in the first Test. While Bumrah was brilliant, picking up a five-wicket haul in the first innings, India's bowling effort in the fourth innings lacked sting. England chased down 371, their third-highest successful chase in Test history, with relative ease, handing India a five-wicket loss. The lack of penetration from the supporting bowlers was stark, especially in conditions that traditionally aid swing and seam. Rana, alongside Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh, warmed the bench, but his release further narrows India's pace options for the Edgbaston Test, especially with Bumrah expected to be rotated out for workload management. With India trailing 0-1 in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the team is under pressure to regroup and bounce back. The selection dilemma ahead of the second Test starting July 2 now centers around finding the right bowling balance—especially if Bumrah is rested. The Indian management could look to hand opportunities to fresh legs like Akash Deep or Mukesh Kumar, who were overlooked for the first game despite stronger domestic and A-level credentials than Rana. India's batting has shown resilience, with five centuries scored in the first Test, but the bowling unit—outside of Bumrah—needs urgent attention if the visitors are to level the series.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Cricketer Rinku Singh's wedding with MP Priya Saroj postponed for THIS reason
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh's wedding with Member of Parliament Priya Saroj, scheduled to be held in Varanasi on November 19, has been postponed for a few months due to Rinku's cricket commitments. Their engagement was held in a glittering ceremony in Lucknow on June 8. Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj after their engagement in Lucknow(Instagram) Priya's father, Tufani Saroj — a three-time MP from Machhlishahr (Uttar Pradesh) and current MLA from Kerakat, Jaunpur — confirmed this development to us. He explains that due to Rinku's busy schedule, no decision has been made yet regarding the wedding plans. He says, 'We have not decided on anything for now. Unka jab pura program aa jayega game [cricket schedule] ka tab kuch tay hoga. Abhi pura schedule ana baki hai.' As announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), India will host South Africa for an all-format series, starting with two Tests from November 14 to 18 in Guwahati, where Rinku is set to play. Prior to that, India will tour Australia for three ODIs and five T20s between October 19 and November 8. Rinku and Priya's engagement was attended by Congress leader and BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, MP Dimple Yadav, actor-politician Jaya Bachchan, and others. Priya is a first-time legislator from Machhlishahr. She defeated BP Saroj to become the second youngest candidate to be elected to the Lok Sabha in 2024. Meanwhile, Rinku played for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the recently concluded edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The cricketer has played two One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 33 Twenty20 Internationals. Tufani had previously shared that Priya was introduced to Rinku through a mutual friend, whose father is also a cricketer. Before engagement, he said, 'Yeh pehla function hai. Abhi parivaar ka hi function hai. Shaadi November 18 ki final kari hai.' The event will be held at The Centrum in Lucknow.
