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RR vs LSG Predicted XIs, IPL 2024: Focus On Rajasthan, Lucknow’s 4th Overseas Picks

March 24, 2024 admin

The inaugural IPL champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 4 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday, March 24. The Royals under Sanju Samson’s leadership had a topsy-turvy campaign last season as they finished fifth in the IPL 2023 standings…

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Cheteshwar Pujara Considered For England Tests But Not Selected – Report Reveals Reason

March 15, 2024 admin

File photo of Cheteshwar Pujara© AFP Indian cricket team batter Cheteshwar Pujara was considered for the last three Test matches against England in the recently concluded series but chief selector Ajit Agarkar decided to go with youngster Devdutt Padikkal, according to a report. Padikkal was included in the India squad after KL Rahul was ruled…

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“You Will Have Nerves”: Devdutt Padikkal Reveals Rahul Dravid’s Message Ahead Of Debut Test

March 8, 2024 admin

Winning wholesome praise from pundits and fans after coming up with a polished hand in his debut inning in the ongoing fifth Test against England, Devdutt Padikkal on Friday revealed the golden word of advice he received from head coach Rahul Dravid after he received his India cap from veteran Ravi Ashwin on Day 1….

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Devdutt Padikkal Reveals How ‘Words’ From Dravid ‘Helped’ Him Score Debut Test Fifty Against England

March 8, 2024 admin

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Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill Put India In Driver’s Seat Despite Late Batting Collapse In Dharamsala Test

March 8, 2024 admin

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill’s splendid hundreds gave India complete control of the fifth Test against England despite a late batting collapse that saw the hosts end day two at 473 for eight on Friday. India lost as many as five wickets for 97 runs in the final session after Rohit (103 off 162…

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Ravichandran Ashwin Recalls Devdutt Padikkal’s “Physical Trauma” As Youngster Makes Test Debut

March 7, 2024 admin

Youngster Devdutt Padikkal made his Test debut for India on Thursday in the Dharamshala match against England. The southpaw received his Test cap from Ravichandran Ashwin, who made 100th appearance in the format. Heaping praises on Padikkal, Ashwin advised the young batter to guard and cherish the moment and express himself on the ground. It…

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Devdutt Padikkal: Overcoming Health Complications To Land A Dream Test Debut

March 7, 2024 admin

Devdutt Padikkal beamed broadly while receiving his India Test cap from Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday but the happy exterior masked the struggles the 23-year-old had to go through over the last two years to reach this dream point. After making his India debut in 2021 during a T20I against Sri Lanka, Devdutt’s career graph did…

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India vs England: Why Rajat Patidar Missed Out On 5th Test, Rohit Sharma Explains

March 7, 2024 admin

Rajat Patidar missed out on 5th Test against England© BCCI/Sportzpics The Indian cricket team announced one change in the team for the 5th Test against England in Dharamsala, with Devdutt Padikkal becoming the 314th player to represent the team in the longest format of the game. Padikkal replaced Rajat Patidar in the team, with skipper…

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Ex-India Coach Suggests Two Huge Changes To Playing XI For Dharamsala Test

March 6, 2024 admin

Indian cricket team players in practice© AFP Former Indian cricket team coach Sanjay Bangar believes that Devdutt Padikkal can make his debut during the fifth Test match against England in Dharamsala on Thursday. Rajat Patidar has failed to impress in the past couple of matches and in a recent interaction, Bangar said that the team…

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India’s Predicted XI vs England 5th Test: Devdutt Padikkal To Replace Rajat Patidar?

March 6, 2024 admin

The Rohit Sharma-led Team India is all set to take on England in the fifth and final Test of the five-match series, starting March 7 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. The Anthony de Mello Trophy has already been clinched by India as they head into the fifth match of the series with…

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