Poor form affecting Rohit's captaincy, say former India teammates
NEW DELHI : India skipper Rohit Sharma's woeful batting form is affecting his captaincy in Australia, according to former teammates Harbhajan Singh and Cheteshwar Pujara.
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"Virat Kohli Ki Kamzori...": Ex-India Star's Blunt Advice Ahead Of 3rd Test
Former India cricketer-turned-pundit Mohammad Kaif has advised Team India to take inspiration from the way Australia targeted Virat Kohli's weakness in their own plans to get Travis Head out cheaply. Kaif stated that even a player like Scott Boland - who isn't a regular in the Australia first XI - knew exactly that Kohli's weaknesses can be targeted by bowling in the outside off-stump region. Similarly, Kaif said that India should also be able to target Travis Head's weakness in playing balls outside the off-stump.
Pressure On Ange Postecoglou For Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League Trip To Rangers
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou returns to Glasgow on Thursday for a Europa League Battle of Britain against Rangers in desperate need of a victory to calm speculation over his future. Spurs have won just once in their past seven games in all competitions -- a spectacular 4-0 rout of English champions Manchester City -- to tumble to 11th in the Premier League and ninth in the Europa League. A 4-3 defeat to London rivals Chelsea on Sunday encapsulated the Jekyll and Hyde nature of the Australian's side in 90 minutes.
After Rohit's Press Conference Remarks, Mohammed Shami Not Flying To Australia Anytime Soon: Report
With the Indian team in desperate need of bowling reinforcements in Australia, the wait for veteran pacer Mohammed Shami to join the team continues. It looked like Shami could be ready to feature in the final two Tests of the series but his fitness concerns have prevented the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from flying him Down Under anytime soon. India captain Rohit Sharma was asked about Shami's status after the conclusion of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide. Rohit kept the door open for Shami but refused to give any timeline.
"I Am Nobody": Kapil Dev's Intriguing Take As Gambhir, Rohit Face Flak Over Harshit Rana Selection
Team India's 10-wicket loss in the pink-ball Test against Australia at Adelaide has prompted calls for changes in the team. Rookie pacer Harshit Rana went wicket-less in Adelaide, with his selection putting head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma in the line of fire. Some even allege that Harshit's selection in the XI was down to his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) connection with Harshit. When former India captain Kapil Dev was asked about the controversy regarding selection matter, he gave a rather intriguing response.
Rishabh Pant Turns 'Babysitter' In Australia As Adorable Interaction With Young Fan Goes Viral
When Tim Paine jokingly asked Rishabh Pant to babysit his children, it was seen by fans as a light-hearted moment of banter between the two cricketers. However, in a video that has gone viral lately, Pant can be seen at his playful best with the young daughter of a fan in Australia. As per the video, Pant was spotted at a mall in Adelaide, where the India wicket-keeper batter took time out to play with the fan's daughter, in a wholesome interaction.
"Rohit Sharma Should...": Sunil Gavaskar Wants Big Change In India's Batting Unit For 3rd Test
India's defeat in the pink-ball Test against Australia hasn't sent shockwaves across the cricketing spectrum, but certain changes have been prescribed to Rohit Sharma and his team. India made three changes in the playing XI for the day-night Test, with Shubman Gill, Ravichandran Ashwin and the skipper coming in. Rohit, however, batted at the No. 6 spot, allowing KL Rahul to continue at the top after his prolific show in the Perth Test. However, Indian cricket great Sunil Gavaskar has urged Rohit to change that in the third Test.
Australia Great Wants Rahul Dravid In India XI For 3rd Australia Test? Gaffe On Live TV Goes Viral
Legendary Australian cricket team batter Matthew Hayden made a hilarious gaffe on live air when he said that he wants Rahul Dravid instead of KL Rahul while talking about India's team selection for the third Test match. Hayden was analysing India's loss in the pink-ball Test and his fumble left Gavaskar in splits. The comment came after Gavaskar said that Rohit should not bat at No. 6 and return to opening the batting for India as he is already suffering from a lot of confidence due to his lack of form.