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"It's quite bizarre how he's been handled at the IPL level": Aakash Chopra
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Chopra, while speaking on Jio Hotstar, said that Washington has been unfairly handled at the IPL level, despite his talent. Chopra highlighted that Washington's inclusion in the Gujarat Titans lineup provided them with a valuable left-handed batting option, adding depth to their batting orde
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"He's promoted": Dravid on Riyan Parag's new role at no. 3 for RR
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Having spent his first five Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons primarily as a finisher, Riyan Parag experienced a breakthrough campaign in 2024. Elevated to No. 4 in the batting order, he emerged as Rajasthan Royals' leading run-scorer, playing a pivotal role in their journey to the playoff
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"He's a quality player, and it is important": Gautam Gambhir hails Axar Pa
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir outlined the reason behind shuffling the batting order and revealed that Axar's number five role allows him to express himself and exhibit his talent to the world.
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"I don't care about it": Gautam Gambhir's simple message to critics after
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Head coach Gautam Gambir didn't mince his words while reacting to the criticism he has faced over the selection of certain players and the batting order lineup after India breezed past Australia to confirm their seat in the final of the ongoing Champions Trophy.
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Champions Trophy: England captain Buttler reveals tactical reason behind J
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
England captain Jos Buttler shed light on the tactical reason behind promoting young Jamie Smith to the number three spot and dropping seasoned star Joe Root to fourth in the batting order for their Champions Trophy campaign opener against arch-rival Australia in Lahore.
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Gautam Gambhir backs India's batting strategy after 3-0 sweep against Engl
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
India's dominant 3-0 series victory over England left little room for doubt about their superiority, but one aspect of their batting order drew scrutiny. In two of the successful chases, all-rounder Axar Patel was promoted up the order, leaving KL Rahul with minimal involvement. This move, s
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Travis Head open to change in batting position during Test tour of Sri Lan
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Explosive southpaw Travis Head is open to a shift in role in the batting order during Australia's upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka.
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"Genius... very good find for India": Former Australia captain Michael Cla
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes India's young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been underrated throughout the BGT series and rooted for his promotion in the batting order.
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Rahul to hold top spot or Rohit to open? Pujara weighs in India's potentia
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
After conquering Perth in the series opener with a record-changing 295-run victory, India will face Australia in Adelaide in a pink-ball affair next week.
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WBBL 2024: Nicola Carey and Heather Graham star as Hobart Hurricanes secur
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Nicola Carey's promotion up the batting order and Heather Graham's impactful bowling helped the Hobart Hurricanes secure a decisive 31-run victory over the Sydney Thunder in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), marking a solid season opener for the Hurricanes.
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"Still a bit of water to go under the bridge...": Cummins on team's battin
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The top six in the line-up is a big concern for Australia heading into the series, starting with the first Test from Perth in November 2008. Steve Smith, who moved to the opening slot following the retirement of David Warner, has been underwhelming in his move up the order.
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T20 WC: Sixes rain in St Lucia as West Indies post 180/4 against England i
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
West Indies' top batting order obliterated England bowlers to post 180/4 in the Super 8 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday (local time).
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