Express News Service CHENNAI: In an era where conditions are loaded in favour of bowlers in Tests, India’s recent trend has been to go for fresh legs in long series. Ever since landing in Australia, where they were compelled to an extent, it has become a non-negotiable element in their gameplan across formats. The increase … Read more
Express News Service CHENNAI: In the series so far, Jasprit Bumrah has delivered 108 overs, Mohammed Shami 96.5 overs and Mohammed Siraj 100.5 overs. To say these numbers are worrying for the Indian team would be an understatement. With two more Tests to go beginning Thursday followed by the IPL and T20 World Cup in … Read more
LONDON: Prasidh Krishna‘s inclusion in the main squad is just a “precautionary measure” and India’s bowling coach Bharath Arun on Wednesday said that they are only looking at workload management of fast bowlers purely from the perspective of the ongoing series. Mohammed Shami has bowled nearly 100 overs in the series while Mohammed Siraj and … Read more
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ashish Nehra has advised the Team India bowlers to focus on line and length to achieve success in the two Tests that are left to be played against England. The first Test between India and England ended in a draw, while the two teams won one Test each (India at … Read more
NEW DELHI: Talented youngster Washington Sundar was on Monday ruled out of the second phase of the IPL starting in the UAE on September 19 as the finger injury he suffered in England has not healed completely and he could not clear the fitness test at the NCA. Washington, who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore … Read more
NEW DELHI: India’s senior-most pacer Ishant Sharma may not find place in the playing XI in the remaining two Tests against England after an indifferent show in the third match, which the visitors lost by an innings and 76 runs. Ishant’s figures of 22-0-92-0 were worst among the Indian pacers as England scored 432 runs … Read more
NEW DELHI: Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes has a very special bond with India. He loved his experiences in the country so much, that he named his daughter India. Hands down one of the most popular foreign cricketers in India and someone who is synonymous with fielding excellence, Jonty has over the years had … Read more
LEEDS: The intruder in now-famous fan ‘Jarvo 69‘ came alive yet again on the third day of the third Test between India and England here as he entered the playing arena, this time in batting gear. He had also walked his way into the Lord’s ground on Day 4 of the second Test between the … Read more
LEEDS: Joe Root‘s England may be on top in the third Test, but with two games still to play, Indian pace bowler Mohammed Siraj still hopes his side can claim the series. “Sometimes we have a bad day, when we get out early in a Test match and have to field longer,” Siraj said on … Read more
By IANS LEEDS: Pace bowler Mohammed Siraj was introduced to bowling on Thursday, the second day of the third Test, amid boos from the crowd here at the Headingley. The 27-year-old pace bowler, who took eight wickets in the second Test at Lord’s, was brought into the attack only after 15 overs had passed in … Read more
