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4th Test: Rahul and Jaiswal showed excellent defensive technique, says Manjrekar
Mumbai: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has said that openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal showed excellent defensive technique and strong minds as they went unseparated in the morning session on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Old Trafford in Manchester. The K.L. Rahul–Yashasvi Jaiswal opening partnership fetched India 94 runs and laid the foundation for India's strong start in the crucial match that India needs to win to maintain their chances of taking the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy home. 'The morning session clearly went in India's favour — thanks to these two. They carried their form with excellent defensive technique and strong minds. India have always struggled to find a consistent opening pair in overseas conditions, but they now seem to have one. A left-right combination that scores hundreds and looks dependable — that's rare. You can expect consistency from this pair, and that's significant,' said Manjrekar, speaking on 'Match Centre Live' after the conclusion of Day 1 of the fourth Test. Already trailing 1-2 in the five-match series, India made a superb start after being asked to bat first by England skipper Ben Stokes, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul seeing through the first session. But England fought back after lunch by dismissing both the openers and India skipper Shubman Gill in quick succession to make it 140/3. However, it was Sudharsan who kept Indian hopes afloat in this crucial match, which India had to win to keep the series alive. Manjrekar also noted Jaiswal's rapid growth as a Test batter. 'In the past, you'd say some Indian batters flattered to deceive because of flat home pitches. But now, when a young batter puts together a strong Test run, you know Jaiswal has done it across tough conditions. South Africa was his first overseas tour — arguably the hardest. He'll do better next time. What stands out is how late he plays the ball, how decisively he moves on the front and back foot, and his hunger for Test success.' Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a gritty 58 while sharing a 94-run opening stand with KL Rahul, who hit 46. Meanwhile, JioHotstar expert Jonathan Trott shared his analysis on England's strategy, saying the real test will be with the new ball. 'I think England laid the groundwork, but the real test will be with the new ball on Day 2. If it doesn't behave the way they hope, they might regret the decision to bowl first. Batting last at Old Trafford rarely gets easier. That said, we've had 16 days of fantastic cricket, and we're still no closer to knowing which side is better. That's the beauty of this series,' he added.
The Print
14-07-2025
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India should persist with Nitish, avoid temptation to chop and change: Kumble
'I was surprised at how well Nitish Kumar Reddy bowled. He consistently hit the right areas. That short ball down leg side was a gift, but otherwise, he was disciplined,' Kumble said of the seven-Test-old player on JioStar's 'Match Centre Live'. Reddy, playing his second game in the ongoing tour of England, was the most successful Indian bowler, picking up two wickets, on the opening day of the third Test here on Thursday. London, Jul 11 (PTI) Former India captain Anil Kumble says all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy should be a regular fixture in the national Test team as he has proved himself to be a fine mix of discipline and talent. 'I thought he did quite well in Australia – got a hundred with the bat and bowled decently even if he didn't take many wickets. What you need from someone like him is to break partnerships and give the fast bowlers a breather while still maintaining control. 'He bowled nearly 14 overs in a spell – that shows fitness and control. He's young, he's a capable batter with a century under his belt, and he's a sharp fielder. India should persist with him and avoid the temptation to chop and change,' added the leg-spin great. Kumble said the Lord's pitch was evidently tough for the batters as England were forced to abandon their aggressive style for a more reserved approach which yielded 251/4 on the opening day. 'It was evident right from the start that it was going to be a grind for the batters. The openers struggled to score off the new ball, and this was the kind of pitch where you had to work hard for your runs,' Kumble said. 'I thought the Indian bowlers bowled really good areas consistently and that's one of the reasons India managed to restrict England to 251. England will be fairly satisfied with just four wickets down. 'India will probably reflect tonight and feel that one or two more wickets could have put the match firmly in their favour. As it stands, it's evenly poised,' he added Former England player Jonathan Trott also noted the home team's change in strategy. 'It was an interesting day, starting right from the toss. England took a different approach compared to the first two Tests. I thought Ollie Pope (44) came out in typical 'Bazball' style — attacking early — but quickly realised that this wasn't that kind of pitch. Credit to him for adjusting his game. 'We also saw Joe Root look fluent — a beautiful cover drive and a clip through mid-wicket off Siraj stood out. Once he got going, it felt like he'd bat deep. I thought England might go after Jadeja in the final over of the day, but sense prevailed,' he said. PTI PM PM ATK ATK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India Gazette
14-07-2025
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"This performance definitely boosts my confidence": Washington Sundar on his outing in Lord's Test
London [UK], July 14 (ANI): Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar reflected on his match-defining performance against England in the third of five Test match series at Lord's on Sunday. Sundar took a four-wicket haul in the second innings, taking important wickets of Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith, setting up a thrilling climax. 'This performance definitely boosts my confidence because doing well in a place like England means a lot. I had specific plans coming into this Test, and Gauti bhai (Gautam Gambhir) helped me shape and refine them in the lead-up. To see those plans come together on the field is incredibly heartening,' Washington Sundar said on 'Match Centre Live'. He exploited the rough flawlessly to have all the batters clean bowled. Some of his deliveries straightened after landing, while some spun sharply, casting doubts into the minds of English players. India limped to 58/4 before the end of the day's play. With the possibility of a draw being minuscule, the equation remains clear. India stands 135 runs away from victory, while England needs six wickets to restore their lead yet again. Sundar, who was the reason behind England's collapse on 192 in the second and final session, prophesied the outcome of the enthralling contest and said on Sky Sports, 'Definitely India winning tomorrow.' 'I mean, we want so many things the way we expect it to be, but yes, we would take it any day. I mean, we'd really come out positive tomorrow. We've got some solid batsmen in the dressing room. And yeah, it's exciting in every way. You know, winning a test in Lord's is going to be amazing. So I think we're sitting pretty,' he told reporters in a press conference after the end of the day's play. With figures of 4/22 in 12.1 overs, Sundar became just the fifth Indian spinner to take four wickets or more in a Test at Lord's. He joined Bishan Singh Bedi, Bhagwath Chandrasekhar, Vinoo Mankad, and Srinivas Venkataraghavan to become the fifth Indian spinner to take four wickets or more in a Test at Lord's. (ANI)
India Gazette
13-07-2025
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"India bowled brilliantly, picking up four wickets in the session": Anil Kumble hails Indian seamer for brilliance with new ball
London [UK], July 13 (ANI): Former Indian skipper Anil Kumble, after the first session on Day 4 of the third Test, between India and England at the Home of Cricket Lord', praised India's intensity with the ball. India took four wickets in the morning session, at Lunch, England are 98/4 with Ben Stokes 2* (13) and Joe Root 17* (40) unbeaten on the crease. Mohammed Siraj gave England two early blows, removing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope with the new Ball. Speaking on 'Match Centre Live', JioHotstar expert Anil Kumble said, 'That's what Test cricket is all about -- knowing when to raise the intensity. Day 4, with scores level and the game effectively a one-innings shootout, India needed a strong start. India bowled brilliantly, picking up four wickets in the session. The surface has changed -- there was uneven bounce, which both Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett had to deal with. They came in with positive intent, but on this kind of pitch, you might get away with it once or twice, not all the time.' 'Siraj bowled really well to back up Bumrah's opening spell. That review for Ollie Pope's dismissal worked, thanks to his height -- Crawley had escaped in similar fashion earlier. Crawley's dismissal was a bonus; it was a poor shot, trying to drive on the rise. India will be happy with that session.' Kumble also lauded Mohammed Siraj's consistent effort and aggressive mindset, 'What Siraj does so well is put in the effort with every single ball. On a surface like this, you need to hit the deck hard and in the right areas -- and he's done that consistently. In the last Test, without Bumrah, he stepped up with a five-wicket haul, and Akash Deep supported with a ten-wicket match haul. This time, Siraj knew he needed to complement Bumrah, and he's delivered. Even yesterday, in one over while Bumrah was bowling, it was Siraj who was the most fired up. He's that kind of character -- always in the batter's face -- and that seems to bring out the best in him. The only concern is making sure it doesn't go overboard and affect his bowling. But so far, he's been excellent -- consistently hitting the right areas.' Coming to the match, A complete bowling domination from Indian seamers restricted England to 98/4 at the end of the first session on Day 4 of the third Test at Lord's on Sunday. England started Day 4 on 2/0 with Zak Crawley (2) and Ben Duckett (0*) unbeaten on the crease. Opener KL Rahul's ton and left-hand batter Ravindra Jadeja's 72 helped India to level the score at 387 on Saturday at Lord's, which was also set up by England in the first innings of the Test match. England's skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first. Batting first, the Three Lions scored 387 runs thanks to a century stand between Root (104) and Ollie Pope (44) and a counter-attacking 82-run stand between Brydon Carse and Jamie Smith, who both struck fifties down the order. (ANI)
India Gazette
13-07-2025
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- India Gazette
"Root-Stokes partnership is the key...": Trott lays out blueprint for England in 2nd session at Lord's
London [UK], July 13 (ANI): Following a fiery first session by India on day four at Lord's, former England batter Jonathan Trott said that the partnership between skipper Ben Stokes and Joe Root would be key during the remainder of the day and the dismissals came from 'loose strokes', critising the team's strokeplay. An intense performance from pace unit, particularly Mohammed Siraj helped India restrict England to 98/4 at the end of the first session on Day 4 of the third Test at Lord's on Sunday. Following the end of the session on 'Match Centre Live', JioStar expert Trott, who played 52 Tests for England, scoring 3,835 runs with nine centuries averaging 44.08, said, 'I am not sure England will fully know where they stand right now. They will want to see how the ball behaves from overs 30 to 50 -- how the pitch responds as the ball ages. The Root-Stokes partnership is key. But England will feel they let themselves down. On this pitch, you've got to tighten your scoring zones and be more watchful. Three of the dismissals came from loose strokes -- playing shots to balls that just were not there.' England started Day 4 on 2/0 with Zak Crawley (2) and Ben Duckett (0*) unbeaten on the crease. Mohammed Siraj gave the host an early blow as he removed Duckett for 12 in the 6th over, and Ollie Pope joined Crawley in the middle. Just before drinks in the first session, Siraj grabbed his second wicket of the innings by removing Pope for just four. At drinks, England were 42/2 with Zak Crawley 17 (43) unbeaten on the crease. Joe Root joined Crawley in the middle, and England crossed the 50-run mark in the 15th over after Root pushed the ball towards deep point for a single. Nitish Kumar Reddy removed Crawley for 22 runs off 49 balls, including four fours. Crawley's drought for runs in the series continues. Harry Brook came to the crease after Crawley's wicket. Brook took on Indian bowlers as he hurried on to 23 off just 17 balls. Akash Deep took his first wicket of the match as he cleaned up Brook for 23, and England skipper Ben Stokes joined Root in the middle. Earlier in the match, Opener KL Rahul's ton and left-hand batter Ravindra Jadeja's 72 helped India to level the score at 387 on Saturday at Lord's, which was also set up by England in the first innings of the Test match. England's skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first. Batting first, the Three Lions scored 387 runs thanks to a century stand between Root (104) and Ollie Pope (44) and a counter-attacking 82-run stand between Brydon Carse and Jamie Smith, who both struck fifties down the order. Brief Scores: England: 387 & 2/0 (Ben Duckett 0*, Zak Crawly 2*; Jasprit Bumrah 0/2) vs India: 387 (KL Rahul 100, Rishabh Pant 74; Chris Woakes 3/84). England 98/4 ( Harry Brook 23, Zak Crawley 22; Mohammed Siraj 2/11). (ANI)
