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'India Have Good Chance Of Winning 4th Test If...': Ex-England Star's Big Claim
Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes India have a good chance of winning the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy if they can focus on the basics and use the strength of the pitch at Old Trafford to their advantage. India head into the fourth Test on the back of an agonising 22-run defeat at Lord's which saw them fall down to 1-2 in the tour of England. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Panesar spoke on how the pitch will play out over the course of five days and how there will be something on offer for everyone. 'I think India's got a very good chance of doing well in the next Test match. The pitch will have everything to offer but it's about application and if they can do that, they will have a good chance of winning,' Panesar told IANS. In the nine Test matches that India have played at Old Trafford, England have won on four occasions, with five matches ending in a draw. Their last trip to the venue came under Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2014, when they were playing at the venue for the first time in 24 years and ended in a defeat by an innings and 54 runs. 'It's going to be a good batting and bowling wicket, with the spinners getting something later on. There will be everything on offer for everyone. If you bowl badly, you'll be punished. While batting there will be pace and bounce, it will be the fastest pitch of the series so far. The bowlers will have to work hard to take wickets, and the batters will not be able to play loose shots and get away with it,' he added. Panesar, who played 50 Test matches for England in his playing days, is no stranger to Old Trafford and had recorded his best-ever figures at the venue, when he claimed 10-187 against the West Indies in 2017. The 42-year-old spoke on the mindset he used, which helped him shine on the biggest stages during his career. "While playing for England, the key was the processes. I focused on my preparation and processes, it helped me handle the pressure. It would have been a lot harder had I been focusing on the outcome. "It was tough, we had to be resilient and mentally strong. That is what is most important and everything else falls into place. Take the importance out of the equation; the bigger the occasion, less important it is in the mindset so you can perform at your best. I tend to perform better when stakes are higher; I used to enjoy bowling against the best batters in the world,' Panesar concluded.
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'India Have Good Chance Of 4th Test If...': Ex-England Star Makes Big Claim
Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes India have a good chance of winning the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy if they can focus on the basics and use the strength of the pitch at Old Trafford to their advantage. India head into the fourth Test on the back of an agonising 22-run defeat at Lord's which saw them fall down to 1-2 in the tour of England. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Panesar spoke on how the pitch will play out over the course of five days and how there will be something on offer for everyone. 'I think India's got a very good chance of doing well in the next Test match. The pitch will have everything to offer but it's about application and if they can do that, they will have a good chance of winning,' Panesar told IANS. In the nine Test matches that India have played at Old Trafford, England have won on four occasions, with five matches ending in a draw. Their last trip to the venue came under Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2014, when they were playing at the venue for the first time in 24 years and ended in a defeat by an innings and 54 runs. 'It's going to be a good batting and bowling wicket, with the spinners getting something later on. There will be everything on offer for everyone. If you bowl badly, you'll be punished. While batting there will be pace and bounce, it will be the fastest pitch of the series so far. The bowlers will have to work hard to take wickets, and the batters will not be able to play loose shots and get away with it,' he added. Panesar, who played 50 Test matches for England in his playing days, is no stranger to Old Trafford and had recorded his best-ever figures at the venue, when he claimed 10-187 against the West Indies in 2017. The 42-year-old spoke on the mindset he used, which helped him shine on the biggest stages during his career. "While playing for England, the key was the processes. I focused on my preparation and processes, it helped me handle the pressure. It would have been a lot harder had I been focusing on the outcome. "It was tough, we had to be resilient and mentally strong. That is what is most important and everything else falls into place. Take the importance out of the equation; the bigger the occasion, less important it is in the mindset so you can perform at your best. I tend to perform better when stakes are higher; I used to enjoy bowling against the best batters in the world,' Panesar concluded.
News18
14-07-2025
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Monty Panesar Points Out Crucial Flaw: 'India Should Just Focus On Their Game..'
Last Updated: Monty Panesar suggests India reassess their fast bowling approach after a 22-run loss to England in the third Test at Lord's. Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes India need to reassess their approach to fast bowling after narrowly losing by 22 runs in a thrilling third Test at Lord's on Monday. This result allowed England to take a 2-1 lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series in front of a passionate home crowd. Panesar's assessment came after an intense final day where England bowled India out for 170, defending a target of 193 with determination. Shoaib Bashir, despite a broken finger, delivered the decisive blow by bowling Mohammed Siraj in an unusual manner. Siraj slumped over his bat in despair, reminiscent of James Neesham's heartbreak at the same venue during the 2019 World Cup final. 'Well, since India lost this Test match, I think they will have to think about how to play fast bowling," Panesar was quoted as saying to IANS after the game. 'We have just seen the uneven bounce of the pitch. The Indian batsmen were playing with a little bit of hesitation." Ravindra Jadeja's resilient unbeaten 61 kept India's hopes alive well into the final session, but his determined effort couldn't secure victory. The all-rounder's half-century, his first in a fourth innings, came off 150 balls as he battled alongside the tail. Highlighting Karun Nair's dismissal as a pivotal moment, Panesar added, 'First he wanted to play the full ball and then he left it — I think that was the opening moment for England. India must think about how they are going to play fast bowling at the Old Trafford Test match, where the ball is going to be a bit more pacey, a bit more bouncy. In my opinion, India must be absolutely clear in their game plan against fast bowling." What Was The Changing Pointing In 3rd Test? He advised India to stay focused: 'India didn't need to do that. India should just focus on their game. Don't get into these internal competitions. It doesn't help India. It takes India outside of their bubble. And suddenly they start competing with England and not focusing on what's best for them." Joe Root's first-innings century (104) and England's total of 387 set the stage, with Jasprit Bumrah's 5-74 keeping India in contention. India equaled England's score with 387, thanks to KL Rahul (100), Rishabh Pant (74), and Jadeja (72). Washington Sundar's 4-22 in the second innings helped bowl England out for 192, setting India a target of 193. However, the visitors lost early wickets and were 58/4 by the end of Day 4. Ben Stokes led with a fierce spell that broke the lower-order resistance, including Jasprit Bumrah's determined 54-ball stay. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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17-06-2025
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'India Has Got A Chance If...': Ex-England Star Lays Down "Pitch" Factor Ahead Of Series
Former left-arm spinner Monty Panesar has rated India as the "favourites" ahead of his former side, England, and believes that under the dynamic duo of head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill, the tourists will triumph in the five-match Test series by a 2-0 margin. India has been solidifying its preparations in Beckenham ahead of the first Test, scheduled to kick off on June 20 at Headingley. The five challenging Tests will mark the commencement of not only the new World Test Championship cycle but also a new era in Indian cricket. The fourth-ranked Test team will line up without its batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who bid adieu to the Test format last month. Along with the batting wizards, India won't have the presence of its frontline crafty off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who retired from international cricket midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While fans and former cricketers are divided about the possible outcome of the series, Monty has faith in the Indian team's capability to overwhelm England's 'Bazball'. The 43-year-old feels that some players who gained experience playing on English soil during their stints in the County Championship will come in handy, and flat pitches will add to India's chances of success. "Well, I think India has an advantage because they have players who have played County Cricket. I think India are favourites to win and I think they will probably win 2-0. But the key is going to be how they take on the seaming conditions. But also, there is gonna be a lot of hard work. If there are green pitches, I think England are favourites, but if there are flat pitches, I think India has got a chance of winning," Panesar told ANI. The five-match Test series will take place from June 20 to August 4, with matches scheduled at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord's and The Oval (London), and Old Trafford (Manchester). India's Test squad for England series: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav. England squad for first Test vs India: Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Ben Stokes (capt), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.
India Gazette
16-06-2025
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- India Gazette
Favourites will probably win 2-0: Panesar drops massive prediction ahead of India's Test series in England
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Former left-arm spinner Monty Panesar has rated India as the 'favourites' ahead of his former side, England, and believes that under the dynamic duo of head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill, the tourists will triumph in the five-match Test series by a 2-0 margin. India has been solidifying its preparations in Beckenham ahead of the first Test, scheduled to kick off on June 20 at Headingley. The five challenging Tests will mark the commencement of not only the new World Test Championship cycle but also a new era in Indian cricket. The fourth-ranked Test team will line up without its batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who bid adieu to the Test format last month. Along with the batting wizards, India won't have the presence of its frontline crafty off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who retired from international cricket midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While fans and former cricketers are divided about the possible outcome of the series, Monty has faith in the Indian team's capability to overwhelm England's 'Bazball'. The 43-year-old feels that some players who gained experience playing on English soil during their stints in the County Championship will come in handy, and flat pitches will add to India's chances of success. 'Well, I think India has an advantage because they have players who have played County Cricket. I think India are favourites to win and I think they will probably win 2-0. But the key is going to be how they take on the seaming conditions. But also, there is gonna be a lot of hard work. If there are green pitches, I think England are favourites, but if there are flat pitches, I think India has got a chance of winning,' Panesar told ANI. The five-match Test series will take place from June 20 to August 4, with matches scheduled at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord's and The Oval (London), and Old Trafford (Manchester). India's Test squad for England series: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav. England squad for first Test vs India: Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Ben Stokes (capt), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes. (ANI)
