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‘Done talking about…’: Travis Head in no mood to share batting position desires
Travis Head said his words were twisted in the past, and doesn't want to indulge in the same conversation again.
Published on Dec 04, 2024 07:06 PM IST
‘I want to be in the XI, just fit me in’: KL Rahul to Rohit and Gambhir
KL Rahul just wants to be in the Indian XI for the day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide. He doesn't care about his batting position or role in the side.
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 11:04 AM IST
When Deccan star saw special talent in 20-year-old Rohit: ‘I could see then…’
Scott Styris met the Indian captain recently on the Sri Lankan tour and said he is still the same from 16 years ago when he first saw him in the 2008 season.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 08:02 PM IST
India vs England: On Pujara’s home turf, India expect Gill to step up
History suggests India’s most successful No 3s have been orthodox innings builders, but India wants to play its cricket differently
Published on Feb 13, 2024 08:50 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Rajkot
Will Steve Smith's opening gambit pay off?
With Warner retiring, Smith is Australia's new opening batter in Tests despite a hugely successful record at No. 4
Updated on Jan 16, 2024 07:39 PM IST
Virat Kohli jokes about Umesh Yadav’s possible new role in India batting order
Virat Kohli was impressed by Umesh’s batting heroics and during a recent interview, he suggested a new and improved batting position for the talented fast bowler.
Updated on Dec 02, 2019 09:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
India vs South Africa: ‘Rishabh Pant not able to succeed at 4’: Former India batsman suggests new role for left-hander
The former Indian batsman further advised the team management to have Pant bat at number 5 or 6.
Updated on Sep 23, 2019 11:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Ashes 2019: This Australian attack makes you work hard for every run, says Joe Denly
The opening batter said that playing for England is a privilege and added that he is not in a position to demand a particular batting position.
Updated on Sep 15, 2019 10:57 AM IST
London | ANI
Sunil Gavaskar weighs in on batting positions of Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer
The former Indian captain spoke about the options which can be used by the Indian team in different scenarios.
Updated on Aug 13, 2019 08:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Ajinkya Rahane opens up about World Cup snub and future plans
Ajinkya Rahane was the No. 4 batsman for India in the 2015 edition of the tournament and with a lot of controversy surrounding that same batting position, a lot of experts batted for his inclusion in the side.
Updated on Aug 11, 2019 01:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Former Australian player wants late entry of young star Shubman Gill in Indian team
Hogg said that Gill could be accommodated in the middle order and that the Indian management should take advantage of his rollicking form.
Updated on Aug 10, 2019 02:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
India vs Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019: Dinesh Karthik reveals his batting position for the remainder of tournament
Ahead of India vs Sri Lanka match, Dinesh Karthik revealed that the Indian team management has made it clear that will bat at No. 7 in the remainder of ICC World Cup 2019
Updated on Jul 06, 2019 01:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
ICC World Cup 2019: Opening or No. 4? KL Rahul gives interesting answer after ton against Bangladesh
KL Rahul more or settled India’s No.4 debate but an opener by nature what his Rahul’s preferred batting position? Here’s what the right-hander answered after his century in the warm-up game against Bangladesh.
Updated on May 18, 2020 01:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
KKR predicted XI against Mumbai Indians: Tactical change expected as KKR aim for qualification
KKR predicted XI - Dinesh Karthik has to ensure that he picks a team par for the cause on a true Wankhede surface.
Updated on May 05, 2019 01:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
IPL 2019: I am aware of the bickering and back-biting - Dinesh Karthik
Regarding Russell, who has made incredible hitting his favourite pastime, the keeper-batsman was impressed with his maturity.
Updated on May 06, 2020 07:56 PM IST
Kolkata | PTI
IPL 2019: Want to hold on to my form, says Kolkata Knight Riders’ Nitish Rana after blazing knock
Rana scored a 34-ball 63 against Kings XI Punjab on Wednesday to overtake Delhi Capitals’ Rishabh Pant (103 runs in two matches) in the early Orange Cap race
Published on Mar 28, 2019 06:30 AM IST
Kolkata | Press Trust of India
IPL 2019: Rohit Sharma reveals his batting position, speaks about role of Yuvraj Singh in Mumbai Indians
Yuvraj Singh, who will be one the major attractions this season, has not enjoyed in the IPL over the past couple of seasons, but both Zaheer and Rohit are quite optimistic about the form and fitness of the left-hander.
Updated on Mar 20, 2019 08:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
‘Too much chopping and changing’: Anil Kumble opines on India’s experiments and MS Dhoni’s batting position
Former India Test captain and head coach Anil Kumble feels that the legendary MS Dhoni should bat at number four in the World Cup.
Updated on Mar 15, 2019 04:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
IPL 2019: Dinesh Karthik will play finisher’s role as he is in WC mix - Simon Katich
Asked about his batting position, Katich dropped a hint that the KKR skipper would use the Indian Premier League to showcase his skill set in pressure games.
Updated on Mar 16, 2019 12:22 PM IST
Kolkata | PTI
India vs Australia: Suresh Raina names MS Dhoni’s ‘ideal’ batting position
His sharp glovework makes Dhoni India’s first choice wicketkeeper in limited-overs cricket but his batting position for the World Cup, when he will be 38, continues to be debated.
Updated on Mar 06, 2019 01:07 PM IST
Mumbai | Reuters
India vs Australia:Glenn Maxwell names ideal batting position in ODIs after match-winning knock in Bengaluru T20I
Maxwell bats at number 7 in ODIs and would happily take a promotion in the five-match ODI series starting in Hyderabad on March 2.
Updated on Mar 01, 2019 08:25 AM IST
Bengaluru | PTI
India vs Australia: Chief selector MSK Prasad gives reason why Rishabh Pant replaced Dinesh Karthik in ODI squad
Pant returned into the India ODI squad after missing out in Australia and New Zealand while Karthik has been left out for the forthcoming series at home.
Updated on Feb 17, 2019 09:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
MS Dhoni and India’s middle order muddle: Problems which need to be resolved
Since the start of 2018, India have tried 11 batsmen between 4-7 batting positions in ODIs, and yet the positions are as vulnerable as they were before the start of the year.
Updated on Oct 21, 2018 12:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Manish K Pathak