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'Will Need Someone Like Ajinkya Rahane For South Africa Tour': India Batting Coach Vikram Rathour

Ajinkya Rahane's assured approach in the middle has been the hallmark of his comeback and the Indian team will need him to maintain form when it tours South Africa later this year, said batting coach Vikram Rathour. Rahane's 89 and 46 was probably the only positive for India in their loss to Australia in the World Test Championship final in London last month. It was Rahane's first Test in 18 months and following that, he was named vice-captain for the ongoing tour of the West Indies.

India back Gill to shine at new number three slot

Shubman Gill has the full backing of the India test team as he adjusts to his move from the top of the order to the number three slot, batting coach Vikram Rathour said ahead of the second match against West Indies in Port of Spain from Thursday.

Rahul Dravid And His Coaching Staff To Assemble At NCA To Chalk Out WTC Blueprint

The top Indian stars might be busy with the IPL but head coach Rahul Dravid and his team will assemble at the National Cricket Academy on Tuesday to start preparations for the World Test Championship final in June. India will meet Australia at the Oval from June 7-11 for their second consecutive appearance in a World Test Championship final. With injuries to key first team players like pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer and the main overseas match-winner Rishabh Pant, there are a lot of issues that needs to be addressed ahead of the big final.

"An Off Day": India Batting Coach Opens Up On Hosts' Dismal Show In Indore Test

The Indian team didn't factor in excessive turn on offer as it was a bad day in office despite playing spin being one of its strengths, batting coach Vikram Rathour claimed on Wednesday. India were all-out for 109 on the opening day of the third Test, in a little over one session with Australia left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann picking 5 for 16 in his only second Test. On the same pitch, visitors managed to reach 156 for four at stumps and go into day two with a valuable 47-run lead. The ball turning square in the first hour of play, attracted a lot of attention with many criticising the nature of the surface.

Can KL Rahul’s Test career survive this latest lean patch?

KL Rahul bounced off forward short-leg Peter Handscomb’s leg to nestle into the hands of wicketkeeper Alex Carey during India’s fourth innings chase at the Kotla, you couldn’t help but feel a little sad for the Bengaluru boy. At a time when everything is falling into place for the team, it’s just not happening for Rahul. Even when he is starting to look good, there’s a slice of bad luck here and there that is bringing about his downfall.In a world where yesterday’s result is the only benchmark, 10 scores of below 25 is absolutely unacceptable. Openers before him, like Mayank Agarwal or Shikhar Dhawan, haven’t survived such lean patches and the management’s decision to stick to Rahul is leading to allegations of “favouritism” by former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad and a few others.The BCCI, too, is losing patience and the decision to strip Rahul of vice-captaincy duties for the third Test clearly indicates that the 30-year-old is treading thin ice. The fact that Shubman Gill has been in red-hot form leading up to the Australia series and has been still made to wait has added to the clamour for Rahul’s head.

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli spends extra hours against spinners in the nets

Virat Kohli on Wednesday spent extra time with spinners at the nets during a practice session at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi ahead of the second Test against Australia.With the possibility of another slow turner in the second Test, which is scheduled to start from Friday, local boy Kohli is preparing himself to put his best foot forward. The extra efforts look absolutely necessary as run-scoring is going to be a struggle. Kohli came to the stadium at least half an hour before the arrival of the Indian team bus in his personal car - a gleaming jet black Porsche. He wanted additional batting time and arrived early for the session. He began with customary throw-downs and some knocking off net bowlers.Once a young fellow, bowling military medium, was pulled disdainfully off his backfoot, he asked for spinners.

Virat Kohli Spends Extra Hours Against Spinners On Roughed Up Track

A gleaming jet black Porsche arrived at the Ferozshah Kotla stadium at least half an hour before the arrival of the Indian team bus. Out came Virat Kohli and walked into the dressing room. Within minutes he was out, padded up and headed for the nets. He wanted additional batting time and arrived early for a session. He began with customary throw-downs and some knocking off net bowlers. Once a young fellow, bowling military medium, was pulled disdainfully off his backfoot, he asked for spinners.

'Crisis manager' Rohit lays India's victory foundation in Nagpur

NAGPUR, India : Rohit Sharma hit two sixes and 15 fours but none illustrated the quality of his ninth test hundred like the big, oval-shaped smudge on his jersey as he sauntered back to pavilion after setting India on course for victory against Australia on Friday.

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'Will Need Someone Like Ajinkya Rahane For South Africa Tour': India Batting Coach Vikram Rathour

India back Gill to shine at new number three slot

Rahul Dravid And His Coaching Staff To Assemble At NCA To Chalk Out WTC Blueprint

"An Off Day": India Batting Coach Opens Up On Hosts' Dismal Show In Indore Test

Can KL Rahul’s Test career survive this latest lean patch?

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli spends extra hours against spinners in the nets

Virat Kohli Spends Extra Hours Against Spinners On Roughed Up Track

'Crisis manager' Rohit lays India's victory foundation in Nagpur