New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is all set to play the upcoming Ranji Trophy clash for Saurashtra against Punjab at his home ground, the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, on January 22.“Ravindra Jadeja called us and confirmed his availability for the team’s upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Punjab, scheduled to be played in Rajkot from January 22. I don’t know if he will play the matches after that, but he will definitely feature in the game against Punjab…
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Rajkot, Jan 14 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill admitted his side failed to capitalise in the middle overs during their seven-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the second ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday, adding that things become very difficult if scalps don’t come in that phase of the game.”We couldn’t pick up any wickets in the middle overs. With five fielders in, if you don’t keep taking wickets in the middle overs, it becomes very difficult, even if we had added 15-2…
Rajkot, Jan 14 (IANS) Daryl Mitchell hit a superb unbeaten 131 off 117 balls to guide New Zealand to a series-levelling seven-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday. India’s total of 284/7 was built around KL Rahul’s composed 112 not out, his eighth century in the format.Chasing 285, the visitors were reduced to 46/2, but Mitchell and Will Young rebuilt with a commanding 162-run stand off 152 balls for the third wicket. The pair kept t…
Rajkot, Jan 14 (IANS) Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 131 overshadowed KL Rahul’s 112 not out as New Zealand registered a series-levelling seven-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday. On a two-paced pitch, India’s score of 284/7 was built around KL Rahul’s composed 112 not out off 92 balls, his eighth century in the format.Chasing 285, the visitors were reduced to 46/2, but Mitchell and Will Young rebuilt the innings with a commanding 1…
Rajkot, Jan 14 (IANS) India’s dependable batter KL Rahul etched his name in the record books with a magnificent unbeaten century against New Zealand in the second match of the ongoing ODI series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday, becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a hundred against the Black Caps in the 50-over format.He is also the first Indian to score an ODI century in Rajkot.Rahul achieved the unique feat by sending Kyle Jamieson’s full toss into the stands…
Rajkot, Jan 14 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul struck a magnificent unbeaten 112 off 92 balls as India posted 284/7 in the second ODI against New Zealand at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday.As to bat first by New Zealand skipper Michael Bracewell, India’s openers overcame a testing new-ball spell from Kyle Jamieson to reach 57 for no loss at the end of the first Power-play. While Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli couldn’t do much, Shubman Gill kept the scoreboard moving by rai…
Rajkot, Jan 14 (IANS) India batter Shreyas Iyer said he only realised the severity of his spleen injury picked up during the third ODI against Australia after being admitted to hospital, describing the ordeal as ‘excruciatingly painful’. After that injury, Iyer made a successful return to action by making 49 in India’s ODI series opening win over New Zealand in Vadodara. “It was painful, excruciatingly painful. I didn’t realise how tough that injury was until I got to know that spleen is…
Rajkot, Jan 14 (IANS) India have brought in seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy as New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl in the second ODI here at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Wednesday.India are leading the three-match series 1-0, after winning the series opener in Vadodara. Nitish slots into the playing eleven after off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar was ruled out of the series due to a left rib injury and will be assessed by the BCCI medical team.“We would actuall…
Vadodara, Jan 13 (IANS) Indian wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul was seen sharing his wisdom and experience with a group of young cricketers during Team India’s training session in Vadodara, where the Men in Blue registered a four-wicket win against New Zealand in the first match of the ongoing ODI Series.In a video shared by the BCCI on Tuesday, the 33-year-old Rahul, dressed in Team India’s training kit, was seen answering questions from the budding players.One youngster asked Rahul what to do …
Rajkot, Jan 13 (IANS) Following a narrow four-wicket win in the series opener at Vadodara, India will now face New Zealand in Rajkot to try to clinch the series by taking an unbeatable lead in the three-match series. The two sides will lock horns at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, a typically batting-friendly surface, where the BlackCaps will aim to level the series while the hosts will aim to grab a 2-0 lead.India’s playing XI for the second ODI will witness at least one change after Washington Sund…