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India.com
5 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Manoj Tiwary Questions Gautam Gambhir's Selection Policies Amid India's Struggles In England
India's narrow 22-run defeat at Lord's saw them fall behind 1-2 in the five-match series. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the team fought hard but once again faltered on the final day, despite a valiant effort from Ravindra Jadeja. Tiwary Criticises Over-Reliance on All-Rounders Tiwary was critical of Gambhir's preference for all-rounders over specialist players in the Test format. 'I have said earlier as well that Test cricket is a game of specialists, but we are sidelining them and trusting all-rounders more,' Tiwary told IANS. He pointed out a pattern of dropping players after underperforming and bringing in fresh faces from outside the squad. 'Since Gambhir became head coach, we've seen frequent changes. In the India-New Zealand series, Washington Sundar was brought in from outside over Ashwin, who was already in the squad. On the Australia tour, Devdutt Padikkal and Harshit Rana played, but now Harshit is missing and we are playing Anshul Kamboj in this Test,' Tiwary added. Concerns Over Instability and Frequent Changes The former Indian batter believes that the constant chopping and changing have created instability in the squad. 'There is no stability, and Gambhir seems unable to trust players for a long duration. His thinking of relying on part-time all-rounders to win Test matches is not practical. Players with experience know that Test matches demand specialists,' Tiwary remarked. Tactical Missteps and Missed Opportunities Tiwary also criticised the team's decision-making, particularly the omission of wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who he believes could have troubled England's batters. 'Kuldeep Yadav should have played in this match and the last match. Wrist-spinners have always succeeded against England because their batters struggle to pick them,' he said. He further pointed out that inconsistent performances from India's top order, including Sai Sudharsan, KL Rahul, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who failed to convert starts beyond 50-60 runs, also hurt the team's chances. India's Recent Test Decline Since Gambhir was appointed head coach in July 2024, India's performance in the longest format has dipped. In 13 matches, the team has registered just four wins, eight defeats, and one draw, slipping from No.1 to No.4 in the ICC Test rankings. They also failed to qualify for the World Test Championship 2025 final after a disappointing series loss in Australia. Gambhir's Stature and Coaching Challenge Gautam Gambhir, one of India's most celebrated batters between 2008 and 2011, scored over 10,000 international runs and played crucial innings in India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup final victories. As a leader, he inspired Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL titles as captain and another as mentor. However, his tenure as India's head coach has come under the scanner amid mounting criticism and inconsistent results.
Tom's Guide
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Tom's Guide
How to watch England vs India on ICC TV — it's *FREE*
You can watch all five days of the fourth test of England vs India live on ICC TV, streaming for free. The stream includes English commentary as Liam Dawson enters the fray for England as they look to secure a series victory. India will be hoping they can find an avenue back in at Old Trafford after a tight defeat at Lord's. The worldwide platform will show every wicket and boundary to a variety of fans across the globe — find the full list here. Can you access ICC TV in the U.S., U.K. and Australia? Read on and we'll show you how to watch World Test Championship 2025 live streams from anywhere with a VPN for FREE. Cricket fans in countries from Armenia to Uganda can watch the 2025 series between England vs India for FREE on ICC TV. You can sign into ICC TV via Google, Facebook or Apple accounts or alternatively your e-mail. Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're at home in one of the countries that has the coverage for free. We watched the opening three tests on the platform and the coverage was superb! Although ICC TV is only available in select countries, those who are from the nations streaming the action for free but visiting the likes of Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. can stream it through the use of VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software sets your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for sports fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market: NordVPN deal: FREE $50 / £50 Amazon gift card Boasting lightning fast speeds, great features, streaming power, and class-leading security, NordVPN is our #1 VPN. ✅ FREE Amazon gift card worth up to $50/£50✅ 4 months extra FREE!✅ 76% off usual price Use Nord to unblock ICC TV and watch England vs India at Old Trafford live online with our exclusive deal. Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view your Armenian ICC service, you'd select Armenia from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ICC TV and watch Day 3 right now. ICC TV show full coverage of the action, with the first ball arriving at 11 a.m. (BST) each day. A star-studded commentary panel will be available for those wanting to tune into the action including legends of the game like Nasser Hussain, Stuart Broad, Michael Atherton and Mark Butcher among others. Daily highlights are also provided if you have missed out on the day's action. Remember. Use NordVPN if you're outside your usual country on vacation. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
India Today
17-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Ricky Ponting backs Cameron Green as Australia's long-term No.3 despite tough start
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has shown support for Cameron Green after a difficult initiation to the No. 3 spot in the Australian Test team. Ponting, speaking after the West Indies series, praised the all-rounder's resilience and growing maturity at the 26, was promoted to the No. 3 spot for the first time on his comeback to the Australian Test team, during the World Test Championship 2025 final against South Africa. It was a tough initiation, with Green scoring just 4 and 0 in a game that saw Australia fall to a heavy vs AUS: 3rd Test Match Report Green's struggles continued in the first Test against the West Indies, where he was dismissed cheaply for 3 and 15 on a spicy pitch. Despite that slow start, captain Pat Cummins had backed Green publicly, calling him a 'long-term option' for the crucial top-order as the series progressed, Green began to find his feet, scoring 26, 52, 46, and 42 in difficult batting conditions to finish as the third-highest run-scorer in the series, behind teammates Travis Head (224 runs) and Alex Carey (187 runs).Speaking on the ICC Review, Ponting said Green's performance in the final Test of the West Indies series should silence some of his early critics.'There was some talk about Cameron Green, if he was a long-term No. 3 or not. Green's second innings in the West Indies might have just put some of that to bed. As tough as those conditions were, to bat for as long as he did in trying conditions, he might have silenced a few of those critics,' Ponting who knows all about the pressures of batting at No. 3, said he was impressed with Green's composure under pressure and his ability to fight through tough spells of bowling.'Those weren't easy runs. It wasn't a flat track or a day-five pitch with nothing in it. The ball was doing a bit, and Green showed good discipline,' he Top 3 Under PressureLooking ahead to the home Ashes series against England, which begins in November, Ponting believes Australia are likely to stick with their current top three of Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, and Cameron Green appears to be settling into his role, Konstas's place is less certain. The 19-year-old opener impressed on debut against India earlier this year, scoring a rapid-fire 60, but has struggled for consistency since then. His West Indies tour was particularly disappointing, returning just 50 runs in six innings. Still, Ponting urged patience with the youngster.'I'm not going to make any really harsh judgment calls on Sam yet. It was hard work for every batter in that series, there's no doubt about it. I think they have to stick with him for a period of time and help him work through these deficiencies that he might have or might not have,' Ponting Ashes series starts on November 21, before which Australia have to settle their line-up. Australia are the current retainers of the trophy, having won in 2020–21 at home and drawing the series in 2023 in England.- EndsMust Watch
Tom's Guide
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Tom's Guide
How to watch England vs India Test 3 on ICC TV (it's free)
You can watch all five days of the third test of England vs India live on ICC TV, streaming for free. The stream includes English commentary as Shubman Gill looks to lead his team from the front again at the Home of Cricket. The worldwide platform will show every wicket and boundary to a variety of fans across the globe — find the full list here. Can you access ICC TV in the U.S., U.K. and Australia? Read on and we'll show you how to watch World Test Championship 2025 live streams from anywhere with a VPN for FREE. Cricket fans in countries from Armenia to Uganda can watch the 2025 series between England vs India for FREE on ICC TV. You can sign into ICC TV via Google, Facebook or Apple accounts or alternatively your e-mail. Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're at home in one of the countries that has the coverage for free. We watched the opening two tests on the platform last week and the coverage was superb! Although ICC TV is only available in select countries, those who are from the nations streaming the action for free but visiting the likes of Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. can stream it through the use of VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software sets your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for sports fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market: NordVPN Deal: 76% off Boasting lightning fast speeds, great features, streaming power, and class-leading security, NordVPN is our #1 VPN.✅ 4 months extra FREE!✅ 76% off usual price✅ Money back guarantee Use Nord to unblock ICC TV to watch FREE England vs India coverage live online with our exclusive deal. Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view your Armenian ICC service, you'd select Armenia from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ICC TV and watch Day 1 right now. ICC TV show full coverage of the action, with the first ball arriving at 11 a.m. (BST) each day. A star-studded commentary panel will be available for those wanting to tune into the action including legends of the game like Nasser Hussain, Stuart Broad, Michael Atherton and Mark Butcher among others. Daily highlights are also provided if you have missed out on the day's action. Remember. Use NordVPN if you're outside your usual country on vacation. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Tom's Guide
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Tom's Guide
How to watch South Africa vs Zimbabwe on ICC TV (it's free) - Wiaan Mulder hits iconic 367 not out
You can watch all five days of the second test between South Africa vs Zimbabwe live on ICC TV, streaming for free. The stream includes English commentary as South Africa look to knock over Zimbabwe quickly and secure an innings win. The worldwide platform will show every wicket and boundary to a variety of fans across the globe — find the full list here. Can you access ICC TV in the U.S., U.K. and Australia? Read on and we'll show you how to watch World Test Championship 2025 live streams from anywhere with a VPN for FREE. Cricket fans in countries from Afghanistan to Uganda can watch the 2025 series between South Africa vs Zimbabwe for FREE on ICC TV. You can sign into ICC TV via Google, Facebook or Apple accounts or alternatively your e-mail. Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're at home in one of the countries that has the coverage for free. We watched the 1st test on the platform last week and the coverage was superb! Although ICC TV is only available in select countries, those who are from the nations streaming the action for free but visiting the likes of Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. can stream it through the use of VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software sets your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for sports fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market: NordVPN deal: FREE $50 / £50 Amazon gift card Boasting lightning fast speeds, great features, streaming power, and class-leading security, NordVPN is our #1 VPN. ✅ FREE Amazon gift card worth up to $50/£50✅ 4 months extra FREE!✅ 76% off usual price Use Nord to unblock ICC TV to watch FREE South Africa vs Zimbabwe coverage live online with our exclusive deal. Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view your Czech Republican ICC service, you'd select Czech Republic from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ICC TV and watch the action right now! We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
