WTC Final: Rohit Sharma would want to prove himself against
NEW DELHI: Who should open for India against New Zealand in the World Test Championships final? The answer seems to be quite straightforward. Though there are multiple opener options that the team management can pick from, most experts would say that Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are the prime picks for the two opening slots…
Krunal Pandya: There are a lot of battles we fight
Just how difficult is it to be an athlete in these unprecedented times? The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world in multiple ways and one of the things athletes have to adjust to now is life inside very strict bio-bubbles. As a travelling athlete, life was already tough. Staying away from family, sometimes for months…
India have got enough time to prepare, how quickly they
NEW DELHI: Former pacer Venkatesh Prasad feels that a high-on-resources India has got all bases covered to get past a high-on-confidence New Zealand in the World Test Championship final beginning June 18 at Southampton. Unlike his playing days, Prasad feels India now have a third or a fourth seamer who can maintain pressure built by…
Tim Paine says Marnus Labuschagne will be a ‘great’ Australia
MELBOURNE: Australia’s Test skipper Tim Paine has tipped Marnus Labuschagne to be a future captain and says the top-order batsman’s natural leadership qualities make him a great fit for the role. Since his debut against Pakistan in 2018, Labuschagne, 26, has grown in stature in the Australian set-up and is currently the third-ranked batsman in…
Mushfiqur Rahim, Kathryn Bryce voted ICC players of the month
DUBAI: Former Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim and Scottish all-rounder Kathryn Bryce were on Monday adjudged the ICC Players of the Month for May in the men’s and women’s categories respectively. The winners were announced by the ICC in a press release. Diminutive wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur played one Test and three ODIs against Sri Lanka in…
Swinging ball could be a problem for Rohit Sharma: Scott
NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris feels India opener Rohit Sharma might find it difficult to negotiate the swinging ball during the World Test Championship final against the Kiwis, beginning in Southampton on June 18. Head groundsman at Southampton, Simon Lee has made it clear that they are aiming to produce a fast…
WTC Final: New Zealand’s variety of fast bowlers will challenge
NEW DELHI: Former Team India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel feels Virat Kohli needs to give himself a bit of time in regards to his batting ahead of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand. “I think probably he will have to give himself a bit of time and try to think about what…
Rahane offers Test batting tips to Mithali & Co ahead
NEW DELHI: Playing close to the body, working on mindset and setting small targets are some of tips that Indian men’s Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane gave to Mithali Raj & Co ahead of their first red-ball game in seven years, against England. According to sources in the know of developments, Rahane, a Test specialist…
England wasn’t at their strongest against New Zealand, says Paine
MELBOURNE (Australia): Australia Test skipper Tim Paine on Monday said England wasn’t at their strongest in the series against New Zealand and the Joe Root-led squad will be different in the Ashes this year. England lost the two-match Test series against New Zealand 0-1 after facing a defeat at the hands of the Kiwis in…
WTC Final: Winner to take home purse of $1
DUBAI: The winner of the upcoming World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand will walk away with a prize money of $1.6 million along with the Test Championship Mace, the International Cricket Council said on Monday. India and New Zealand will battle it out for the prestigious title at Southampton on June 18.…