New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes the decision to drop Sanju Samson and hand teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi an opportunity in the ongoing T20I series against England was driven more by emotion than logic. India’s bold selection call has come under scrutiny after the defending T20 World Cup champions slipped to an unassailable 3-0 deficit in the five-match series, with the opening match washed out by rain and only one game remaining. England…
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New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will continue to face a barrage of short-pitched bowling in international cricket, saying England’s plan against the teenager was evident right from the IPL and will remain the preferred tactic for opposition bowlers.Vaibhav, who impressed with his performances in the IPL 2026, is yet to convert the success into international cricket. The youngster has managed scores of 14 off 10 …
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has all the ingredients to enjoy a long and successful international career after the teenager made a historic debut for India in the second T20I against England in Manchester.While the 15-year-old scored 14 runs on debut, Parthiv said the occasion was far bigger than the numbers on the scoreboard and backed the youngster to justify the enormous expectations surrounding him. He described Sooryav…
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes Ravi Bishnoi’s costly 17th over proved to be the turning point in India’s defeat to England in the second T20I in Manchester, while also backing the team’s bowling decisions and hailing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-breaking international debut.Reflecting on the match, Parthiv said the two no-balls bowled by Bishnoi shifted momentum decisively in England’s favour by allowing Jacob Bethell to play with co…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes Shreyas Iyer silenced his critics with a composed captain’s knock in the rain-abandoned first T20I against England, saying the innings showcased his maturity and ability to adapt to the match situation. Leading the side in the series opener at Chester-le-Street, Iyer struck 68 off 47 deliveries to anchor India’s innings after the visitors were reduced to 6/2 inside the first two overs. His knock, along with Abhi…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has urged the Indian team management to handle Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with patience while backing teenage batting sensation to make his debut at some stage in the series. He stressed that the youngster should not be left guessing about his role in the squad. Parthiv’s remarks come a day after India bowling coach Morne Morkel also urged patience with the teenage prodigy while reiterating the team’s faith in established open…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel backed India’s batting display after the rain-hit opening T20I against England in Durham ended without a result on Wednesday. India, who opted to bat first after winning the toss, posted 190 before persistent rain prevented the second innings from getting underway. Assessing the visitors’ performance after play was called off, Patel said the innings showed India’s willingness to adapt to English conditions and highlighted Abhishek …
Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel said familiarity with home conditions will be an advantage when taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, adding that the team knows the surface ‘very well’ and will look to capitalise on it.GT, who finished at second spot on the points table. bounced back from their defeat to RCB in Qualifier 1 with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 to qualify for their…
New Chandigarh, May 28 (IANS) Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel said the team is confident of its bowling attack and its plans are in place to counter teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals, to be played at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday.Young Sooryavanshi’s match-up against GT’s new ball pair of Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada will be one of the biggest subplots in deciding who will fac…
Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) Gujarat Titans(GT) batting coach Parthiv Patel admitted that there is no panic in the dressing room despite the 29-run loss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Saturday, as the team is looking to keep things simple and qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs by winning their last group stage match.According to Parthiv, GT is not dependent on other teams’ results, and it’s a big relief as they can secure the qualification mark on their o…