Former India coach Ravi Shastri, who has closely observed the progress of Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, discussed the differing training methods of the two. While Kohli follows a structured approach with specialised sessions and bowling arms, Tendulkar's training was driven by his innate energy and involvement in multiple aspects of the game. This discussion came during the ongoing India-New Zealand Test match, where the Kiwis have set a target of 259 runs in their first innings.
Despite India's reputation for being the best players of spin bowling, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull believes that the modern Indian batters are not superior in this department. With India's recent struggles against spin bowling, including a shocking series defeat to Sri Lanka, Doull argues that any quality spinner can succeed against Indian batters. This statement comes after India's poor batting display in the second Test against New Zealand, where they were dismissed for just 156 runs on a turning pitch, and now face significant pressure to win the series and maintain their undefeated record at home. Category: Sports
The Tamil Thalaivas produced a dominant display to triumph over the Puneri Paltan in their latest Pro Kabaddi League match. Led by Sachin, the Thalaivas were in control throughout the game, with Narender Kandola and Nitesh Kumar contributing to their early lead. Although the Paltan fought back, Mohit Goyat's impressive performance was not enough to stop the Thalaivas' victory.
Star wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson is expected to make a return to Kerala's squad for their second match of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, where they will face Karnataka. Loyal fans will be eagerly waiting to see Samson back in action, especially after his explosive performance in the recent T20I series against Bangladesh, where he smashed a remarkable 40-ball century. However, his home team's leadership duties will continue to remain with Sachin Baby, who impressively guided Kerala to a victory in the opening round against Punjab. With Samson expressing his desire to play Test Cricket for India, all eyes will be on his performance in the upcoming match as he tries to make a strong case for his selection in the Indian team.
Telugu Titans will take on Tamil Thalaivas in a highly anticipated match of Pro Kabaddi League season 11. With a strong start to the season, Telugu Titans will look to extend their winning streak against the Thalaivas in the Hyderabad leg of the league. On the other hand, Thalaivas will rely on their record of five consecutive wins against Titans and their star purchase Sachin Tanwar to secure a victory. Don't miss this thrilling encounter between the two teams in the PKL season 11.
The Pro Kabaddi League's eleventh edition has kicked off with a bang as the Telugu Titans thrashed the Bengaluru Bulls in the opener, led by high-scoring Pawan Sehrawat. In their second match, the Titans will face the Tamil Thalaivas, who will look to their star signing Sachin Tanwar for points. However, the Titans' strong backline performance led by Krishan Dhull in their first game will pose a challenge for the Thalaivas. Catch the action on October 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM IST in Hyderabad.
The Southern teams of Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas will clash on the second day of Pro Kabaddi League 11, with both teams looking to secure an early win in their bid for the playoffs. The Titans, led by Pawan Sehrawat, will have the home advantage as they face the Thalaivas who have acquired the services of Sachin Tanwar and Chandran Ranjit. A look at their head-to-head record shows a history of intense competition, with Tamil Thalaivas gaining the upper hand in recent years. Both teams will be hungry to kick off the season with a victory, making this a must-watch encounter.
On Thursday, Virat Kohli surpassed MS Dhoni in the list of most capped players for India, as he was named in the playing XI for the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Kohli now has 536 appearances for India, one more than the legendary Dhoni who retired with 535 caps. This puts Kohli in second place, behind Sachin Tendulkar who has 664 caps, while another batting great Rahul Dravid follows with 504. Despite this milestone, Kohli was dismissed for a duck in the ongoing Test, which is his 116th international match.
In a heartwarming letter to former South African cricket player Ab de Villiers after his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli revealed that de Villiers was the most talented cricketer he has shared the dressing room with. Kohli ignored his own Indian team captain Rohit Sharma and legendary Sachin Tendulkar to pick de Villiers, who retired from international cricket in 2018, finishing with impressive stats in all three formats of the game.
In the highly anticipated India vs New Zealand 2024 test match, superstar batsman Virat Kohli was sent back to the pavilion for a duck. This was the first time in 5 years that Kohli batted at the No. 3 spot, and the change was forced due to the absence of regular No. 3, Shubman Gill. However, it proved to be unsuccessful as Kohli struggled against the Kiwi pacers and continued his poor form in test cricket. With India at a shaky 10/3, the pressure is on for the remaining batsmen to perform.