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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Cues from Birmingham nets: Jasprit Bumrah keeps everyone guessing, Kuldeep Yadav gives it a rip!
Jasprit Bumrah during the net session. (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/ in Birmingham: Right from the moment he stepped into the nets area of the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Jasprit Bumrah meant business. Soon after covering the little walk, he picked up a ball and the trademark shoulder click - right goes up and left goes down as he walks - he was standing on top of his mark in the centre net. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Just a few gentle deliveries followed as he began warming up for what was going to be an intense spell of fast bowling. With every delivery, the pace increased and he was loose enough, the measuring tape was out to mark his run-up for a 20-minute burst at full tilt. With Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant taking a break from today's session, Bumrah bowled to the likes of Sai Sudharsan, Ravindra Jadeja and Karun Nair in the nets. Jasprit Bumrah Unleashes Heat in the Nets | IND vs ENG 2nd Test Prep He beat the batters with ease, tested them with accuracy and kept them on their toes with different angles - around the wicket for left-handers and using the width of the crease for the right-handers. More than the skills, it was how he looked mentally very fresh and the three-day break from bowling clearly helped the 31-year-old who was bowling with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna in tandem. Poll Should Kuldeep Yadav be included in the playing XI for the second Test? Yes, definitely No, he should wait Depends on Bumrah's fitness The trio, which featured in the Headingley Test, didn't do any bowling during the team's first practice in Birmingham on Friday but trained with a lot of purpose on the second day. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later [Video] getfittoday Undo Each of them bowled for around thirty minutes and then later padded up for an extended hit in the nets. Siraj worked on leaves, ducks and forward defence with batting coach Sitanshu Kotak while Bumrah kept shuffling nets for a taste of everything which was on offer. Starting from side-armers to slow bowlers to some throwdowns, Bumrah was very focussed during his long session. There was plenty of shadow practice when he waited for his turn to bat and from the horrible start in the far most net, the right-hander grew in confidence after he played a few deliveries and looked assured before ending the long day. Jasprit Bumrah: India's Spearhead Locked In for 2nd Test? Business as usual continued in the other nets as Ravindra Jadeja continued to bat, Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep continued to make an impression, and Kuldeep Yadav continued to work on both batting and bowling. While the door for either Akash or Arshdeep depends on Bumrah's availability, Kuldeep is leaving no stone unturned as far as preparation is concerned. The chinaman bowls, bats and takes a lot of feedback from both the support staff and other players in the team. He doesn't shy away from trying new angles or varying lengths and the dry weather in Birmingham could force the Indian team management to look his way for the second Test next week. Physically, he is looking as good as he has in the recent past and the bowling rhythm is very evident from the way he is bowling in the nets right from the pre-match sessions in Leeds before the series opener. He had a very gripping contest with Gill on eve of the first Test and continues to enjoy his battles with India batters in Birmingham. Kuldeep Yadav spins it tight at Edgbaston It's not just the bowling he is working on as hours have been spent honing his batting under the watchful eyes of head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. For the last 18 months, Kuldeep has been making a very serious effort to get his act sorted with the bat and he is desperate to start making meaningful contributions for the side with the bat too. After two days under the sun, the side will now have a break and will regroup for on June 30. The bowlers can put their feet up and relax, and bowling coach Morne Morkel can resume his WWE with Arshdeep and Akash Deep in the team hotel. As far as Bumrah is concerned, the suspense will continue, at least for the next 48 hours. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Historic! Lhuan-dre Pretorious breaks 61-year record, becomes youngest South African centurion on Test debut
Lhuan-dre Pretorious (Pic credit: CSA) Teenage batting sensation Lhuan-dre Pretorious etched his name into South African cricket history on Saturday, becoming the youngest ever South African to score a Test century on debut. The 19-year-old achieved the feat during the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, breaking a 61-year-old record held by the legendary Graeme Pollock . Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Coming to the crease with South Africa reeling at 23 for 3, Pretorious displayed nerves of steel and a fearless approach, smashing an unbeaten 128 off just 141 deliveries by the end of the second session. His innings, laced with seven fours and four sixes, came at a brisk strike rate of 90.78 and helped steady a new-look Proteas side in early trouble. The young right-hander surpassed Pollock's long-standing milestone — set in 1964 when the iconic left-hander scored a century at 19 years and 317 days against Australia in Sydney. Pretorious, at just 19 years and 93 days, has now become the youngest centurion for South Africa in Test cricket. He also stitched together a crucial 95-run partnership for the fifth wicket with fellow debutant Dewald Brevis, who made an explosive 51 off 41 balls, including three fours and four sixes. Pretorious had been knocking on the national door after a stellar domestic season. He scored 436 runs in five matches during the 2024/25 CSA 4-Day Series at an average of 72.66, including three centuries. He had also impressed in the SA20 league earlier this year, scoring 397 runs in 12 matches for the Paarl Royals. At tea, South Africa reached 248 for 6, with Pretorious (128*) and Corbin Bosch (22*) holding the fort. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Totally pointless': Dutch no. 1 Anish Giri reacts after R Praggnanandhaa becomes world no. 1 junior chess player
R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri (Agency Photos) D utch No.1 Grandmaster Anish Giri sparked conversation across the chess world on Friday with a tongue-in-cheek reaction to R Praggnanandhaa becoming the new World No.1 junior. 'Chess juniors nowadays have to be at least U16, keeping track of U20 players is totally pointless,' Giri wrote, hinting at how elite young talents are now already competing at the top of the senior world rankings. — anishgiri (@anishgiri) The remark came shortly after 19-year-old Praggnanandhaa's remarkable victory at the UzChess Cup Masters 2025 in Uzbekistan, which propelled him to a live rating of 2778.3 — making him the World No.4 overall and officially India's highest-rated chess player. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! He leapfrogged both World Champion D Gukesh (2776.6) and Arjun Erigaisi (2775.7), reshuffling the Indian chess hierarchy. Praggnanandhaa's road to victory was nothing short of dramatic. Starting the final day behind both Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Javokhir Sindarov, he scored a crucial win over Abdusattorov in the last classical round to force a three-way tie. In the blitz tiebreaks, Praggnanandhaa showed nerves of steel, eventually winning the tournament in the second set of rapid games — his third major classical title of the year. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand applauded the youngster, stating, 'This win seemed the least likely with just two rounds to go… An impressive demonstration of character.' Poll Will Praggnanandhaa become the next World Chess Champion? Yes, definitely! Maybe in the future. No, he won't. Unsure at this moment. With this triumph, Praggnanandhaa adds the UzChess Cup to his 2025 title haul, which already includes victories at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament and the Superbet Classic in Romania. He also recently finished runner-up at the Stepan Avagyan Memorial. While Giri's comment playfully downplays the relevance of junior rankings, Praggnanandhaa's performance makes one thing clear — the future of world chess is already here, and it's thriving in India. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah hits the nets as Team India focuses on bowling drills on Day 2
Jasprit Bumrah at nets on Day 2. (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/ in Birmingham: Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah returned to training on Saturday as Team India's second day of preparations for the Edgbaston Test shifted the spotlight firmly onto bowling. After skipping Friday's opening session, Bumrah's presence in the nets drew keen attention, especially with doubts still lingering over his availability for the second Test against England. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Trailing 0-1 in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after a five-wicket defeat at Headingley, India hit the ground running on Friday. While the full squad turned up for practice, Bumrah and fellow pacer Prasidh Krishna stayed away from active drills, sparking speculation about their readiness for the Birmingham Test. Saturday, however, offered a much-needed boost to India's pace arsenal. Bumrah, Prasidh, and Mohammed Siraj all bowled at the nets, with Siraj following up on his batting work from Day 1. Their return to bowling brought renewed intensity to India's preparations, as the team looks to bounce back in Birmingham. Poll How confident are you that India can level the series at Edgbaston? Very confident Somewhat confident Not confident Among the batters, Sai Sudharsan - the debutant from the Headingley Test - was the first to take guard in the nets on Day 2. Notably absent from Saturday's training were skipper Shubman Gill , vice-captain Rishabh Pant , KL Rahul, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo All four had batted extensively on Friday, with Gill and Pant spending long stints in the nets. Team India's Intense Nets at Edgbaston| Prep for 2nd Test vs England While Bumrah's return is a positive sign, his inclusion in the Edgbaston XI remains uncertain. The 31-year-old bowled 44 taxing overs in the series opener and is slated to feature in only three of the five Tests as part of a workload management strategy. Head coach Gautam Gambhir , after the Headingley loss, reiterated that the decision on Bumrah's participation will be made on a match-to-match basis, regardless of the series scoreline. With bowling now at the heart of India's practice, the team will hope their spearheads are battle-ready as they eye a series-levelling win at Edgbaston. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Time to bring in Kuldeep Yadav': Ex-India cricketers drop big hint ahead of 2nd Test at Edgbaston
Kuldeep Yadav (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Will Jasprit Bumrah feature in the second Test against England? What changes will India make after their defeat in the first Test? Will Kuldeep Yadav be brought into the mix? Who might be left out of the playing XI? These are some of the many questions being asked as India look to bounce back and level the series 1-1 when the second Test begins at Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 2. The Indian team management has already stated that Bumrah, due to workload management and his injury history, will only play three of the five Tests — although it's still unclear which matches those will be. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In the first Test at Leeds, Bumrah took a five-wicket haul in the first innings but went wicketless in the second, bowling nearly 44 overs in total as England chased down 371. Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion from the first Test raised eyebrows, but after the loss, he is now being strongly considered for inclusion in the second Test, with the surface in Birmingham expected to assist spinners. 'Kis tarah se hum Kuldeep Yadav ko team la sakte hain ["How can we bring Kuldeep Yadav into the team?]. The team will have to give some thought to how we can bring Kuldeep Yadav into the XI, because judging by the approach we saw from the England batters in the first Test, Kuldeep — who bowls wrist spin — could be effective. Historically, England's batters haven't played wrist spin particularly well. So that is definitely something worth considering,' former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar said on Star Sports. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bring home all new SP125 & get an instant cashback up to ₹5000# Honda Learn More Undo Kuldeep Yadav spins it tight at Edgbaston Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath believes India should bring in both Kuldeep and pacer Arshdeep Singh for the Edgbaston Test. "I think one change could be replacing Shardul — I'd definitely look to include a bowler. And maybe instead of Prasidh Krishna, I'd look to add some variety. So probably, my changes would be Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav coming into the XI. But then again, the final XI will depend on the conditions," Badrinath said. India's five-match Test series against England began with the first game at Headingley, Leeds, from June 20 to 24, where England secured a five-wicket win. The second Test will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham, from July 2 to 6, followed by the third at Lord's, London, from July 10 to 14. The fourth Test is scheduled at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, from July 23 to 27, and the final Test will be held at the Kennington Oval, London, from July 31 to August 4. This marquee series is part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
