Tuesday, June 23
Haryana seamer Anshul Kamboj has been drafted into India's Test team as cover for injured Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep. R Ashwin believes Kamboj's first-class form and ability to bowl long spells make him a valuable asset in England. Ashwin also praises Kamboj's understanding and execution of plans, comparing him to Zaheer Khan and Jasprit Bumrah.
Cheteshwar Pujara lauds Jasprit Bumrah's sharp cricket intellect, honed through IPL experiences with figures like Lasith Malinga. Pujara highlights Bumrah's ability to analyze batsmen's strengths and weaknesses, adapting his bowling strategy accordingly.
England has replaced injured Shoaib Bashir with Liam Dawson for the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford. Bashir suffered a finger fracture during the third Test, paving the way for Dawson's return after last playing a Test in 2017. England leads the series 2-1, with Dawson bringing valuable experience with both bat and ball to the team.
Anshul Kamboj, a 24-year-old Haryana pacer, has been called up as cover for the final two Tests against England, fulfilling his dream of wearing the India Test jersey. His coach, Satish Rana, describes him as a combination of MS Dhoni's calmness and Glenn McGrath's aggression, highlighting Kamboj's dedication and eagerness to perform.
Ahead of the crucial fourth Test against England, India captain Shubman Gill confirmed Rishabh Pant's return to wicketkeeping after a finger injury. With England leading 2-1, Gill acknowledged the challenge posed by injuries to key bowlers like Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh. He also spoke on the crucial call between Prasidh Krishna and uncapped Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj.
Ahead of the crucial fourth Test, Captain Shubman Gill backs Karun Nair. Gill emphasises Nair's importance to the team. He believes Nair needs time to regain his form. The team management trusts Nair's experience. Old Trafford's surface may suit Nair's technique. All eyes are on Nair to deliver a strong performance. The team is working to ensure strong starts.
Shubman Gill criticized England's time-wasting during the Lord's Test ahead of the crucial 4th Test. He confirmed Rishabh Pant's return to wicketkeeping after a setback. Despite bowling unit injuries with Akash Deep and Arshdeep unavailable, Gill expressed confidence in the team's ability to take twenty wickets, emphasizing the importance of starting and closing sessions strongly.
The World Champions of Legends (WCL) announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match at Edgbaston, citing their inability to conduct the game. The decision follows the refusal of several Indian players, including Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan, to participate due to heightened geo-political tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the aggressive left-handed opener, grabbed attention again in the second Youth Test against England U-19 with a quickfire 20 off 14 balls. This followed his impressive performance in the first match, where he scored a half-century and took two wickets. England U-19 posted 309, led by Ekansh Singh's century. Suryavanshi aims to contribute significantly in the second innings.
Indian Test captain Shubman Gill has criticised England's time-wasting tactics during the Lord's Test, deeming it against the spirit of the game. Gill highlighted Zak Crawley's delayed approach, ensuring only one over was bowled before stumps. Ahead of the fourth Test, Gill addressed injury concerns in the pace attack and hinted at Anshul Kamboj's potential debut.
