Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu slammed New Zealand’s strategy of preparing bowling-friendly pitches in the ongoing five-match ODI series against India. He added that the Black Caps were just hoping to win the toss and put India in to bat first. Rayudu also suggested that the hosts should instead look to use pitches that would […]

Former cricketer-turned-commentator Ajay Jadeja has applauded India’s bowling in the second ODI against New Zealand. He added that the Indian team bowled with great discipline despite lacking experience. However, India bowled out New Zealand for 134 in Wellington on Saturday and eventually won the match by four runs via the DLS method as well. During […]

Former Indian opener Sadagoppan Ramesh has questioned CSK’s pursuit of Liam Livingstone, arguing they have spent the off-season buying a player his recent franchises have stopped trusting as well. CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) completed a four-player swap on November 5, in which Livingstone and Australian seam-bowling all-rounder Jack Edwards move to Chennai, while left-arm […]

Veteran India all-rounder Shardul Thakur has praised Gurnoor Brar for bowling a potent spell in the second ODI against New Zealand as well. He added that the lanky pace bowler was unfortunate not to pick up a five-wicket haul. Brar registered figures of 4/30 in 10 overs as India bowled out New Zealand for 134 […]

Former Indian batter Ambati Rayudu believes one should not be harsh on Shreyas Iyer after a short-pitched ball dismissed him in the second ODI against New Zealand, as the delivery could have dismissed any other batter. Iyer scored a 46-ball 30 before a climbing, awkward Kyle Jamieson bouncer got the better of him. “I don’t […]

Former Indian player Sunil Gavaskar has said that the Indian team’s decision to send Axar Patel ahead of KL Rahul in the second ODI against New Zealand wasn’t wrong. He also stated that the left-handed batter was sent to force the bowlers to alter their line and length as well. Notably, India bowled out New […]

Former Indian batter Ambati Rayudu slammed the India team management for sending Axar Patel at No.5 in a tricky run chase during the second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, November 7. His promotion backfired when he was dismissed for 7 off 17 deliveries. India had bowled New Zealand out for 134 in […]

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has said that Team India are trying to manage Nitish Kumar Reddy’s workload, which is why he was only picked for the first ODI against New Zealand as well. Admitting that Reddy is still pretty young, he opined on the cricketer’s workload and stated that he has been bowling a […]

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has admitted that Mohammed Siraj has fallen behind in the pecking order in Team India’s ODI team because of India’s preference for bowlers who can bat as well. He, however, shared that the senior pace bowler cannot be completely written off, especially with the 2027 World Cup in mind. During […]

Former Indian player turned commentator Sunil Gavaskar has applauded Anshul Kamboj for bowling a potent and economical spell in the first ODI against New Zealand. He also shared that Kamboj’s pace has increased since his Test debut against England. However, Kamboj delivered a spell of 2/22 in 10 overs as New Zealand were bowled out […]