SHUBMAN GILL INJURY
Virat Kohli looking 'ominous' ahead of Australia Test series, India warn
Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah insisted Thursday that India were carrying no baggage from their Test whitewash by New Zealand and warned Australia that star batsman Virat Kohli was looking "ominous". "But we are not carrying any baggages.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India not ruling out Shubman Gill playing in series opener
India's Shubman Gill is recovering from a fractured thumb and could miss the opening test against Australia. Bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed hope about Gill's recovery but acknowledged it's a day-to-day process. Gill's absence would compound the challenge for India's batting lineup, especially with captain Rohit Sharma already ruled out.
Ind vs Aus: No Rohit Sharma and Gill, who will be India's likely playing XI for Border Gavaskar Trophy?
India and Australia are set to clash in a highly anticipated five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting November 22nd in Perth. India, aiming for a third consecutive series victory, will be without captain Rohit Sharma for the first Test. Australia, boosted by recent victories, seeks to reclaim the trophy on home soil.
Blow for India as Shubman Gill fractures left thumb, all but out of Perth Test
Indian cricketer Shubman Gill fractured his left thumb during a practice match in Perth, putting his participation in the first Test against Australia in jeopardy. Gill's absence would be a significant setback for India, as he is a key member of their batting lineup.
Rishabh Pant fit for second Test as Shubman Gill gives India selection 'headache'
Rishabh Pant will be fit to keep wicket in the second Test against New Zealand after an injury scare, confirmed coach Gautam Gambhir. With Shubman Gill returning, India faces a selection dilemma, having to choose between KL Rahul and centurion Sarfaraz Khan for the match in Pune.
Shubman Gill seems okay at this point: Skipper Rohit Sharma gives update on batter's fitness
India lost to New Zealand in the first Test, missing the presence of Shubman Gill due to neck stiffness. Rohit Sharma provided insights on Gill's and Rishabh Pant's fitness, noting Pant's discomfort after previous surgeries. Despite Sarfaraz Khan's 150 and Pant's 99, India's batting collapse allowed New Zealand to chase a modest target and secure a historic win in India after 36 years.
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Hasan Mahmud: All about the Bangladeshi pacer who dismissed Kohli, Rohit and Gill, all before tea in first Test
Hasan Mahmud Ind vs Ban Test: India's red ball season against Bangladesh begins at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Bangladesh captain Najmal Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to field first. Hasan Mahmud, a 24-year-old pacer, made a significant impact by dismissing Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli before the first session ended, reducing India to under 30 runs in 9 overs.
Duleep Trophy: Rishabh Pant in focus on red-ball return; selectors eye backup options
The Duleep Trophy begins in Bengaluru and Anantapur, marking the return of Rishabh Pant to red-ball cricket. National selectors will monitor Pant's performance and other potential backup options for the upcoming Test season. Key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to return, adding competition for batting slots.
Reserves Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan set to be released after India's group league matches
Indian cricket team Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan will be released from the Indian squad after their final T20 World Cup group league game against Ireland. The team management believes they don't need four standbys for the Super Eights stage, so designated finisher Rinku Singh and left-arm fast medium Khaleel Ahmed will accompany the team during the Caribbean leg of the tournament.
PBKS, GT look to resurrect campaigns
Punjab Kings face Gujarat Titans in an IPL match, with PBKS needing a win to improve their standing. GT aims to bounce back from a recent batting failure. Shikhar Dhawan's absence poses a challenge for PBKS.
Rishabh Pant might find it very difficult to get back his fluency at IPL's onset: Sunil Gavaskar
Rishabh Pant faces challenges in IPL return post-rehab. Gavaskar expects improvement with match practice. Pant's entertaining wicket-keeping noted. Shubman Gill's captaincy and initials connection intriguing for Gavaskar.
KL Rahul ruled out of fifth Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns: BCCI
Senior India batter KL Rahul will not feature in the fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala owing to an injury while pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will return to the team, the BCCI said on Thursday. Rahul, who continues to feel sore in his right quadriceps, has travelled to London to get an expert opinion on his injury.
ICC World Cup: India beat resilient New Zealand in semifinal by 70 runs
Kohli had hit the trifecta: achieving something even the best in his trade could not do, the love and support of a good woman and the respect and admiration of his peers. Eventually, Kohli would be dismissed for 117, off 113 balls, but in the process, he had scored more runs in a single edition of the tournament than anyone else.
Kohli, Iyer tons help India post 397 for 4 against New Zealand in World Cup semi-final
During India's tremendous batting display, star batter Virat Kohli became the first batter in the history of the game to score 50 ODI centuries, going past his idol Sachin Tendulkar. In the same innings, Kohli also became the highest scorer in a single edition of a World Cup, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar (673 runs in 2003). During his unbeaten innings, Kohli bettered Tendulkar's record which he had created in the 2003 edition of the World Cup , was hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya.
World Cup 2023: Why Kohli, Gill, SKY bowled in Netherlands match? Rohit Sharma has a plan
In the final World Cup group game against the Netherlands, Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday experimented with nine bowlers, including part-timers Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav and himself. This move is aimed at diversifying bowling options ahead of the semis against New Zealand. Sharma emphasized the importance of creating depth within the team, a strategy in response to the absence of injured player Hardik Pandya, which changed the team's dynamics.
Five things we learned in the second week of Cricket World Cup 2023
?India know this better than most sides. Their problem over the past decade has been at the business end of ICC tournaments. The lower order batting is as yet untested. Hardik Pandya¡¯s recovery from the ankle injury he suffered in the last game against Bangladesh is crucial for the team balance. It is more or less assured that India will reach the knockout stage of the tournament.
Sara Tendulkar cheers for Shubman Gill during India Vs Bangladesh World Cup match, fans ask: 'Are they back?'
Shubman Gill's impressive performance in the World Cup match against Bangladesh earned him praise not only from fans but also from legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's daughter, Sara Tendulkar.
Cricket World Cup: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill shine in India's comprehensive win against Bangladesh
The rest is done by Virat Kohli, who hit his 69th ODI fifty to earn India a comprehensive victory against the Asian rival. With this victory, India have remained unbeaten in this Cricket World Cup so far, with four victories in as many matches.
The day is here: India open their cricket world cup campaign against Australia today in Chennai
The organizers of the World Cup in India are hoping for a more lively atmosphere as India takes on Australia in their opening match. However, there has been a quieter buzz around the tournament compared to 2011, possibly due to starting with a non-India match midweek. Despite tickets being sold out, attendances at previous matches have been disappointing.
Five batters to watch at the 2023 Cricket World Cup
Five batters to watch at the World Cup in India are Ben Stokes (England), Shubman Gill (India), Babar Azam (Pakistan), Steve Smith (Australia), and Kane Williamson (New Zealand). Stokes, the talismanic all-rounder, has already shown his form by smashing 182 runs against New Zealand. Gill has been in stellar form and is ranked number two in the ODI rankings. Babar Azam remains a crucial anchor in Pakistan's top order.
India: A solid team but middle-order confusion persists
There will be heavy dew in some of the venues and if it comes down to chasing totals, there is no country like India which would make every other team have sleepless nights. At the end of the day, the Indian team has chase master Virat Kohli in its ranks who is breathing down Sachin Tendulkar's neck with 47 ODI hundreds, and needs three more to get past India's greatest ever batter.
Shubman Gill rested, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur returned home, says Rohit Sharma ahead of 3rd ODI against Australia
Pacers Mohammed Shami and Shardul Thakur, who played the first two ODIs against the Aussies, and Hardik Pandya, who is yet to play in this series, have opted to go back to their respective homes. "We have got a lot of players who are sick and not available, a lot of players have personal problems so they have gone home and a few of the guys have been rested as well. We have got 13 players at this point in time," said Rohit during the pre-match press meet.
Shubman Gill turns 24: A look at career, accomplishments of India's rising batting sensation
Gill has represented India in 18 Tests, scoring 966 runs at an average of 32.20. He has scored two centuries and four fifties in 33 innings, with the best score of 128.
"If I had to lose...": A revamped Hardik Pandya looks set to pick MS Dhoni's IPL legacy
Hardik Pandya has demonstrated his captaincy qualities in the Indian Premier League (IPL), leading his team Gujarat Titans to the final for the second straight session. Even after losing to MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings, Pandya showed sportsmanship by stating that if he had to lose, he would rather lose to Dhoni. Pandya is now seen as a responsible character and a changed man who has understood what it means to take on responsibilities with calm authority.
Sensational Shubman takes Gujarat Titans to second successive IPL final
Chasing a mammoth target, MI never looked in the hunt despite Suryakumar Yadav's 38-ball 61 and were eventually bowled out for 171 in 18.2 overs.
KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja keep cool to see India through in a nervy chase of 189 after Shami, Siraj trigger a dramatic Australian collapse
Australia¡¯s pace spearhead Mitchell Starc hurt India early in the chase with three wickets after Stoinis trapped opener Ishan Kishan lbw for three. Starc then struck with successive deliveries to send back Virat Kohli (4) and Suryakumar Yadav (0) ¡ª both lbw. Rahul, who recently lost his place to Shubman Gill in the final two Tests against Australia after an extended batting slump, played out the hat-trick ball but Starc dismissed Gill for 20. Rahul and Pandya, who made his debut as ODI captain in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, put on 44 runs.
KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara fail as India totter at 88 for 4 at lunch
The Kotla track had a bit more pace off the track compared to Jamtha and hence Lyon's deliveries at times hurried the batters. Also giving a bit more air created doubts in the minds of the batters. Rahul's saga of failures continued and now a question would be asked whether the Indian team management is being unfair by forcing Shubman Gill to cool his heels in the dugout.
Dual role in ODIs keeping KL Rahul 'on his toes'
Rahul said the team's clear of the role it wants from him. "Obviously, I've done this for a couple of years now. From the end of 2019, throughout 2020 and a few games in 2021. It's not something that's new," he said in the media interaction after guiding India to a series sealing win over Sri Lanka in second ODI here.
KL Rahul fails again with bat, memes mock his inclusion in team
India vs. Bangladesh 2nd Test: KL Rahul is brutally trolled by fans as he continues to struggle at the batting crease. Fans said they had never seen this kind of bias earlier.
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