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India vs West Indies: There's a bit of Tendulkar, Sehwag and Lara in Prithvi, says coach Shastri
October 15, 2018 20:20 IST
India coach Ravi Shastri saw in Prithvi Shaw's batting, glimpses of two of the greatest batsmen of modern era and a non-conformist who redefined batsmanship. An overwhelmed Shastri on Sunday, in one breath, mentioned the names of three legends -- Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara and Virender Sehwag -- while trying to describe the 18-year-old Shaw who accumulated big runs in his first brush with top-flight international cricket. "He (Shaw) is born to play cricket. He's been playing since the age of eight in the maidans of Mumbai. You can see all that hardwork showing. He's a spectator's delight. There's a bit of Sachin there, a bit of Viru in him and when he walks - there's a bit of Lara as well," Shastri said. Watch Cricket Ki Baat with Samip Rajguru only on IndiaTV
India thrash West Indies by 10 wickets to win series 2-0
October 14, 2018 20:28 IST
India registered their tenth consecutive Test series win at home as Virat Kohli's men crushed West Indies by 10 wickets. Once again, it was a cakewalk for India in the second innings after being handed a paltry 72-run target by the tourists. After scoring 367 runs in their first innings in reply to the West Indies' 311, India bowled out the visitors for 127 runs in the second innings on Sunday, setting themselves a 72-run target.
KL Rahul has demons in his head, nothing wrong with technique
October 13, 2018 21:33 IST
Rahul failed for the 15th time in 17 innings this year leading to experts saying that his technique is alright but he has to spend time at the crease to gain confidence.
Exclusive | Windies will have to bowl really well if they want to win in Hyderabad: Sourav Ganguly
October 12, 2018 20:48 IST
The former captain stressed upon the fact that even if the visitors put up 350+ runs on the board in the first innings of the 2nd Test, they will have to bowl really well to restrict India from gaining a sizeable lead.
James Anderson should be praised for his compliment about Virat Kohli
October 10, 2018 21:22 IST
Anderson has admitted that Kohli got the better of him during the recent Test series in England where the Indian captain didn't give away his wicket even once to the English spearhead.
Virat Kohli to be rested ahead of 2019 World Cup?
October 09, 2018 21:03 IST
After missing 2018 Asia Cup and the Nidahas Trophy, India captain Virat Kohli could be rested for a few more ODIs in the next few months ahead of the 2019 World Cup, to be hosted by England and Wales from 30 May to 14 July 2019. With the mega event now just eight months away, India are scheduled to play ODI matches against teams like West Indies, Australia, New Zealand and Zimbabwe. Kohli led India to an innings and 272 runs win over West Indies in the first Test at Rajkot. The second and the final Test will be played at Hyderabad, starting Friday. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
India vs West Indies: Chris Gayle to miss ODIs, T20Is against India
October 08, 2018 20:07 IST
Maverick batsman Chris Gayle opted out of the ODI and T20 series against India citing personal reasons as the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) named three fresh faces for the assignment. "We will be without our stalwart, Chris Gayle for this Indian tour and the next tour against Bangladesh as he has declined selection at this time, however, he has made himself available for the selection for the visit of England to the Caribbean and the World Cup in 2019," WICB chairman of the selection panel Courtney Browne said. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
Virat Kohli requests BCCI to allow wives to accompany cricketers on complete overseas tours
October 07, 2018 20:13 IST
Team India captain Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allow cricketers' wives to accompany them on complete overseas cricket tours. According to the current rule, the WAGs of Indian players are allowed to accompany them for maximum 14 days and that too after the first two weeks of a 45-day tour. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
1st Test: India demolish West Indies to register their biggest ever win in Test cricket
October 06, 2018 20:12 IST
Clinical, dominant and ruthless, three components which could describe India's victory against West Indies. Virat Kohli and Co demolished an apathetic, disinterested West Indies side to register their biggest ever win in Test cricket by an innings and 272 runs in the 1st Test of the two-match series in Rajkot. India's previous highest innings victory came in June when they beat Test debutants Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs at Bengaluru within two days. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
India vs West Indies, 1st Test: Virat Kohli & Co in total control against Windies on Day 2
October 05, 2018 20:43 IST
India declared on a record 649/9 after centuries by Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja before reducing the West Indies to 94/6 at stumps on Friday on the second day of the first Test in Rajkot. It was India's highest total in a Test match against the West Indies, with Jadeja (100 not out) reaching his maiden hundred after Kohli departed for 139 — his 23rd Test century. Prithvi Shaw, an 18-year-old debutant opener, had scored 134 on Day 1. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
Prithvi Shaw has the temperament to play for India for a long time: Sourav Ganguly
October 04, 2018 20:43 IST
IndiaTV cricket expert and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly said that he would have liked to see Prithvi make his debut in England itself. He added that it would be too early to comment how good a player he can be for India in the long term.
Selection is not my job, says Virat Kohli on Karun Nair's omission
October 03, 2018 20:56 IST
Despite scoring a triple-hundred Nair was not included in the playing XI for the next match. He also did not get the chance in the England tour and warmed the bench throughout the series.
Feels good when your captain backs you: Rishabh Pant on playing under Virat Kohli
October 02, 2018 20:27 IST
As No.1 Test team India gear up for a two-match Test series against West Indies at home, young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has set his sights on the opportunity to improve himself in every department. "I try to improve myself in every department. Be it wicketkeeping or batting, one trains only to improve," Pant told IndiaTV during the show 'Cricket Ki Baat'.
Personally spoke to Karun Nair on West Indies team selection: MSK Prasad
October 01, 2018 21:51 IST
Dropped without getting a game in England, Karun Nair's exclusion from the home Tests against West Indies has baffled quite a few but chairman of selectors MSK Prasad said the player himself has been explained the reasons. "I personally spoke to Karun soon after the selection of the Test Team against the West Indies and also told the ways to make a comeback. The selection committee is very very clear with regard to the communication process," Prasad said. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
India vs West Indies: Shikhar Dhawan dropped from Test squad, Siraj given Test call-up
September 30, 2018 20:45 IST
India will face West Indies in a two-match Test series and the selectors have named a 15-man Test squad and surprisngly, a younger squad has been named as Mayank Agarwal, Hanuma Vihari, Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj make their way in. Senior players Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah have been rested, keeping in mind the tour of Australia later on.
I am ready for captaincy, says Rohit Sharma after Asia Cup triumph
September 29, 2018 20:15 IST
I am ready for captaincy, says Rohit Sharma after Asia Cup triumph His record as stand-in captain has been quite impressive and Rohit Sharma today made it clear that whenever the opportunity comes along, he would be "ready" for full-time captaincy. Under Rohit, India have won two close multi-nation tournaments -- the T20 tri-nation in Sri Lanka and now the Asia Cup 50-over tournament. A three-time IPL winning captain of Mumbai Indians, Rohit was asked if he is ready for a long-term leadership role in future. "Definitely. We have just won so I will surely be ready (for captaincy). Whenever the opportunity comes, I will be ready," a smiling Rohit told reporters after India' Asia Cup triumph. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
India vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2018 Final: India opt to bowl in summit clash
September 28, 2018 18:21 IST
India won the toss and opted to field against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Friday. India picked a full strength team for the title clash, bringing back Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shikhar Dhawan and captain Rohit Sharma, who all were rested for the game against Afghanistan. Nazmul Islam was picked in place of Mominul Haque in the Bangladesh playing eleven.
Asia Cup 2018 Final: Condfident India take on depleted Bangladesh in last stand
September 27, 2018 21:19 IST
The Indian cricket team are favourites to win and successfully defend their Asia Cup trophy as they take on a depleted Bangladesh team in the finals of the tournament. The rivalry has always been intense between the two nations on a cricketing ground and the finals at Dubai is expected to exciting as ever.
Exclusive | Afghanistan tie means Indian bench strength not good enough: Chetan Sharma
September 26, 2018 22:15 IST
On IndiaTV's show 'Cricket Ki Baat' cricket expert and former India international Chetan Sharma criticised the Indian batsmen heavily by saying that even India B teams would have beaten Afghanistan.
Asia Cup 2018: India beat Pakistan by 9 wickets, enters into the final
September 24, 2018 10:27 IST
Skipper Rohit Sharma and his deputy Shikhar Dhawan showed their mastery in white ball cricket with stylish hundreds as India took a giant stride towards summit clash of Asia Cup with a comfortable nine-wicket win against Pakistan on Sunday
Asia Cup 2018, Super Four: Pakistan post 237/7 in 50 overs against India at Dubai
September 23, 2018 21:39 IST
Pakistan stepped up their game as the Green Gang posted a challengeable total of 237/7 in 50 overs, courtesy of Shoaib Malik's gritty fifty. Captain Sarfraz Ahmed also pitched in with his breezy knock. The Indian bowlers once again proved their metal as Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal took two wickets each. India need 238 runs to win. Follow Live Score and Updates here: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket-live-cricket-match-scores-india-vs-pakistan-match-3-dubai-live-blog-latest-news-updates-ind-vs-pak-match-live-tv-channel-464742
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2018: Pakistan's chances look bleak against India, reckons Sourav Ganguly
September 23, 2018 17:37 IST
Former India captain and IndiaTV Cricket Expert Sourav Ganguly said India will be the favourites again against Pakistan in their Super 4 clash of the Asia Cup 2018.
Asia Cup 2018: India, Pakistan lock horns in Super Four clash
September 23, 2018 16:02 IST
India once again lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup, only this time, in the Super Four clash. The stakes have been raised and each team would be looking for a win in the ever so thrilling contest. With the Men in Blue riding into battle with the upper hand after defeating their rivals in the group stage, the Rohit Sharma led Team India are expected to go out with all guns blazing once again. The India vs Pakistan match will begin at 5.00 PM IST.
Exclusive | Pakistan batsmen have to play responsibly to win: Sourav Ganguly
September 22, 2018 20:46 IST
On IndiaTV's show 'Cricket Ki Baat' the former captain said that India is definitely the better team on paper but its anyone's game when the two teams meet in the Super Four clash on Sunday.
India should not underestimate Bangladesh ahead of Super Four clash: Sourav Ganguly
September 21, 2018 20:04 IST
Former Team India captain and IndiaTV's expert cricket analyst Sourav Ganguly feels that despite the team strenght the Men in Blue boast off, they should not understimate Bangladesh, especially on such conditions. Ganguly feels that the road to the finals mindset is very different from the group stage and India should thread cautiously.
India outshined Pakistan in every department and will do so against Bangladesh: Sourav Ganguly
September 20, 2018 21:42 IST
Former Team India captain and IndiaTV's expert cricket analyst Sourav Ganguly has expressed his confidence in the Men in Blue after the Rohit Sharma led side thrashed Pakistan to register their biggest ever win against their arch-rivals, by 8 wickets. Shifting their focus onto the clash against Bangladesh in the Super Four, Ganguly believes that India can deliver the same clinical performance against their neighbours like they did against Pakistan.
Exclusive | Current Pak team lacks the balance of the past teams: Sourav Ganguly
September 19, 2018 17:43 IST
The former Indian captain thinks it will be a good match as Pak plays well in these conditions as it's their home veue at the moment. But on paper India is the stronger team.
Cricket Ki Baat: India eye win against Pakistan after Hong Kong scare
September 19, 2018 17:31 IST
Indian cricket team is all set to play the much-hyped clash against the arch-rivals Pakistan on September 19 and it promises to be one of the most competitive clashes between both the teams in recent times.
Asia Cup 2018: Need to play our best cricket to beat India, says Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed
September 17, 2018 20:34 IST
Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed said his team will have to produce its absolute best in all three departments to outwit India in the six-nation Asia Cup ODI tournament. Pakistan defeated Hong Kong by eight wickets to make a positive start of their campaign but Sarfraz pointed out a few things which his team need to work on before they clash with India on September 19. "As a captain, I saw couple of things which we should work on. We should have finished this match with 9 or 10 wickets and we need to ball better with the new ball. Ball didn't swing for us with the new ball, that is alarming for us," Sarfraz said after the match. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
Exclusive | Malinga has proved that he is going to be a threat in Asia Cup: Chetan Sharma
September 15, 2018 21:05 IST
IndiaTV cricket expert and former India cricketer Chetan Sharma praised the superlative bowling effort of Sri Lankan spearhead Lasith Malinga in the first match against Bangladesh. The analyst also said on 'Cricket ki Baat' show that the extremely hot conditions are going to be a real challenge for all the teams.
Exclusive | Having Dhoni in the team doubles the confidence of players: Chetan Sharma
September 14, 2018 21:40 IST
IndiaTV cricket expert Chetan Sharma feels that MS Dhoni is a valuable asset to the Indian campaign at the Asia Cup as his record in the past editions show. He also said that it was highly likely that India might win all the three possible games against Pakistan making it a hattrick of wins against their arch-rivals.
Exclusive | I am confident that India will win the Asia Cup this year: Virender Sehwag
September 13, 2018 21:46 IST
Viru said that India being the only consistent team in the shorter formats across conditions has to be the favourite to win the tournament as the other teams are either weak or mercurial. The former opener also feels that playing back to back matches in Dubai will prove to be a challenge and should have been avoided. Watch the full discussion to know more about Sehwag's thoughts on the upcoming Asia Cup.
Exclusive | Rishabh Pant is perfect wicketkeeper-batsman to take over after MS Dhoni's retirement: Virender Sehwag
September 12, 2018 21:17 IST
Following Rishabh Pant's maiden hundred in his third Test on Tuesday, former India opener and IndiaTV expert Virender Sehwag has suggested the Indian team management to give him more chances ahead of 2019 World Cup. However, Sehwag strongly believes that Dhoni should continue as India wicketkeeper until 2019 World Cup and the 20-year-old keeper from Rourkee can take over only after his retirement from international cricket. "MS Dhoni should play as wicketkeeper until 2019 World Cup. Rishabh Pant is not ready for the ODI World Cup yet. However, you can give him more chances in ODIs, T20Is and Tests to help him improve his skills. First, he needs to secure his place in the team, then only we can expect more," Sehwag told IndiaTV on the show 'Cricket Ki Baat'.

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