Ben Stokes (Getty Images) New Delhi: England’s preparations for the second Test against New Zealand have been mired in controversy, the captain said Ben Stokes And all-rounder Gus Atkinson is under investigation for alleged breach of team protocol.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Tuesday that it was investigating the incident between the…
Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotick said on Monday that he had not confirmed whether Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya had passed their fitness tests ahead of the ODI series against Afghanistan, but said he had heard that both players were doing well.Rohit and Hardik have been included in the Indian squad…
Shibman Gill and KL Rahul (BCCI Photo) New Delhi: India may have registered the biggest innings victory in their Test history against Afghanistan, but the legendary Sunil Gavaskar He believes that the team’s biggest challenge is not with the ball but with the bat. India beat Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the…
Shibman Gul and Manav Sattar (PTI photo) New Delhi: Indian captain Shabman Gul He described his team’s comprehensive victory against Afghanistan as a near-perfect performance, saying the team had “ticked all the boxes” with a strong performance in the only Test.Declared after taking India to 564 for 8 and then watching his bowlers dismiss Afghanistan…
New Delhi: After the left-arm spinner’s sensational debut as India beat Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test that put themselves on top of the world, Manav Sathar said the youngster insisted patience and consistency were the keys to success in the longest format.Suther was adjudged man of the match after…
New Delhi: Left-arm spinner Manav Sothar announced his arrival on the Test stage in spectacular style, snarling Afghanistan’s batsmen as a ruthless India cruised to a record-breaking innings and 300 runs in the only Test in New Chandigarh on Monday at the Maharaja Yadavendra Singh International Cricket Stadium.Making his Test debut, the 23-year-old from Rajasthan…
Sunil Gavaskar was particularly impressed not only by Manusother’s feats with the ball but also by his drive and assurance with the bat. The great batsman noted that the debutant looked comfortable at the crease and used his feet confidently during his useful contributions in the lower order. “Manav Sathar has certainly had an impressive…
England captain Ben Stokes celebrates with his teammates (AP Photo) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has acknowledged concerns about the Lord’s pitch used for the opening Test between England and New Zealand, admitting that the surface did not meet the standard expected at the iconic venue.After England’s 115-run victory on Sunday, the MCC issued a…
Manav Sothar (BCCI Photo) New Delhi: Manusuther could hardly have asked for a better start to his Test career. The left-arm spinner marked his debut with a three-wicket haul on Day 2 against Afghanistan, drawing praise from the legendary Indian skipper and producing a brilliant batting performance. Sunil Gavaskar.Suther struck in his first over in…
India’s Manu Suthar, second left, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) India tightened their grip on Afghanistan on the second day of the one-off Test in New Chandigarh, with debutant left-arm spinner Manusuther producing a brilliant spell as the hosts declared on 564/8.India’s dominance was laid by the batsmen, who piled up runs in front of…