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Dravid’s success as coach doesn’t surprise me: former India coach John Wright
According to Wright, in order to make collective magic, the players must feel that their coach genuinely cares for them, individually and as a team.
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Shubman Gill, Umran Malik have real potential, says Kiwi expert Simon Doull
Former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull is still one of those rare former players who doesn’t believe in mincing his words while giving his opinions.
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I am just waiting for my India debut so that I can fulfil my father’s dream: Sarfaraz Khan
The 25-year-old scored 928 runs at an average of 154.66 in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy season, 982 runs at an average of 122.75 in the 2021-22 season and over 500 runs in the ongoing season at an average of about 92.
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In Pant, KL Rahul and SKY, India has got awesome players: Daryl Mitchell
In his short international career, New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell, as an all-rounder (bowls medium pace), has been impressive across formats for his country. Moneycontrol recently spoke to the Kiwi all-rounder on his heroes, philosophy, and favorite Indian players.
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Hardik Pandya was always confident from the start: Yusuf Pathan
On his new role as a commentator, Yusuf Pathan said he played cricket with the bat and ball for 20 years, but now he has to keep it aside, and see and follow the game in a different way.
SPORTS-TRENDS
There are some very good teams, this will be a highly competitive IPL: Punjab Kings coach Trevor Bayliss
Having emptied the piggy bank on a star all-rounder, Bayliss said that when building a side it’s about picking up players with the skills one is looking for.
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Will be happy if able to achieve even 70% of what MS Dhoni has for India: Ishan Kishan
The maverick batsman says he could have gone for a triple century in Bangladesh ODI but for his wrist.
SPORTS-TRENDS
Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh are serious talents, says Tom Latham
Arshdeep Singh—I thought with the new ball he bowled beautifully well tonight, he swings the ball at a good pace and got a good bounce: Tom Latham
SPORTS-TRENDS
India has had quality fast bowlers from the time of Kapil Dev: Dion Nash
The former New Zealand captain and fast bowler says that a T20 bowler is totally different from a Test bowler and even a one-day bowler. Specialist bowlers have helped make the game even more exciting
SPORTS-TRENDS
There is always a role for Kohli-Rohit-Williamson in T20 format, says Ish Sodhi
Inderbir Singh Sodhi, popularly known as Ish Sodhi, the Indian-origin Kiwi player, who was born in Ludhiana, is one of the few players to get over 100 wickets in the T20 format and that too an economy rate of around 8 runs per over.
SPORTS-TRENDS
MC Interview | Virat is a fantastic player, but he needs to wait for the ball: Andy Roberts
The West Indian pace bowling icon said he was proud to be part of a very successful cricketing team, one that did not have to sledge/cheat to win matches, but that let the bat and ball do the talking.
INTERVIEW
I admire Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli like I admire Gavaskar: Viv Richards
Regarding bowlers, the master blaster says that while earlier Indian bowling was built around spinners, over the years it has produced some wonderful pacers.
INTERVIEW
T20 is India’s game but winning the cup in Australia won’t be easy, says Darren Sammy
The two-time World Cup-winning captain on India’s chances in the upcoming World Cup in Australia and many more topics regarding the cricket world
SPORTS-TRENDS
Like Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya too has great leadership skills: Darren Gough
The English cricketer, who has played with Sachin Tendulkar, says it’s a joy to watch Virat Kohli bat even when he doesn’t score. He considers Bumrah the best all-format bowler in the world, and believes India is spoilt for choice when it comes to cricketing talent.
INDIA
I dream of playing in the World Cup and why not? Yeh Dil Maange More: Umesh Yadav
Pacer Umesh Yadav talks to Moneycontrol about his outlook on the game and life in general. Here is a glimpse: “I work on my fitness. It not only gives me a chance to play cricket but also keeps me fit and gives a good mind set. When I keep myself physically fit, other things will follow.”
WORLD
Tough to beat India on Caribbean batting pitches; Rohit the best batter when on song: Sunil Narine
When he gets going Rohit Sharma is the best batter to watch. He is always in form and never out of it, says Wes Indies spinner Sunil Narine about the Indian captain
INDIA
India can field up to three international sides now: Rohan Gavaskar
Former India player likens current Indian team with the Australian team of the late 90s or 2000. He says the Indian team is now also ready to do experiments, and it’s a good sign that a lot of players are given the opportunity to show their skills
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Hardik Pandya is the X- factor of Indian team, says Allan Wilkins
"Hardik Pandya is a guy with bat who can hit it out of the park and he can now bowl, It’s that bowling thread that gives him an edge."
SPORTS-TRENDS
Virat Kohli will start scoring again, it’s a matter of time: Robin Uthappa
Moneycontrol spoke to the 2007 World Cup winning opener Robin Uthappa on a range of topics related to the ongoing Asia Cup
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Shubman Gill is a cut above the rest, seems he is playing on a different surface: ex-Zimbabwe all-rounder Dirk Viljoen
Dirk Viljoen feels India is at a stage in world cricket where they can dominate most teams in the shorter version of the game, sees India as favourites in matches with Pakistan.
WORLD
Pleased that Rohit Sharma is not in this tour: Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton
Dave Houghton says it is laughable that people worry about missing one or two key players, when India could possibly pick four to five teams, all equally good
SPORTS-TRENDS
Rohit Sharma has been absolutely brilliant with his leadership: Pollard
Although the West Indies lost to the visiting India team, the former skipper said the experience gave his side an idea of what to do to move forward.
WORLD
Despite baggage situation, Team India was magnanimous: Cricket West Indies President Rickey Skerritt
The Caribbean cricket board has been engaged in rebuilding, reorganisation and strengthening relations with its counterparts. As global cricket expands, Cricket West Indies wants to ensure that development of the game is not lost. Rickey Skerritt speaks about the all that, how both boards handled the baggage crisis and more.
CRICKET
Dravid and Kallis too brought something different to the game: Lara
Despite retiring in 2007, Lara’s popularity is intact in the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, where he is the unofficial “Prince of Port of Spain”.
