Abhishek Nayar believes Rohit Sharma will be disappointed that he failed to convert a promising start into a substantial score during India’s second ODI defeat to England in Cardiff. While the veteran opener managed only 26 runs from 47 deliveries, the former India assistant coach insisted that Rohit’s approach was appropriate given the challenging batting […]

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has shared that Virat Kohli’s unwavering trust in his own methods is the defining trait behind his sustained success, recalling a conversation with him during a difficult phase in Australia. While talking about Kohli’s mentality, Nayar said his confidence in his process never wavered despite a string of low […]

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has showered praise on India’s pace attack ahead of the second ODI against England, reserving special appreciation for young seamer Gurnoor Brar following his impressive performance in the series opener at Edgbaston. India will head into the second ODI in Cardiff on Thursday with a 1-0 lead after securing […]

Former India coach Abhishek Nayar has said that Rohit Sharma would be disappointed with his poor dismissal in the first ODI against England. He also added that Rohit would have reflected on it after going to his room. The second ODI between India and England will take place in Cardiff on Thursday, July 16. Rohit […]

Former Team India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has praised Shubman Gill for his composed and authoritative knock in the opening ODI against England at Edgbaston on July 14. Chasing 259 on a difficult surface, Gill looked in complete control during his 80 off 75 balls before retiring hurt, with India eventually sealing a six-wicket win […]

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will inject fresh energy into Team India ahead of the three-match ODI series against England. However, he admitted that every comeback brings fresh expectations, regardless of how experienced the players are. India will begin their ODI campaign against England at Edgbaston […]

Former India player Abhishek Nayar has named his India playing XI for the first ODI against England. Gujarat Titans (GT) duo Prasidh Krishna and Washington Sundar failed to get spots in his picked side as well. The first ODI of the three-match series between India and England will take place in Birmingham on Tuesday, July 14. […]

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has highlighted Rohit Sharma’s communication style as one of the biggest reasons behind the calm atmosphere he helped create in the dressing room during difficult periods. Nayar, who spent eight challenging months as part of Gautam Gambhir’s support staff in 2024, said Rohit never looked to shift blame onto […]

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has backed young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to play without fear in the ongoing T20I series against England, saying the teenager has far less to lose than the bowlers trying to dismiss him. Sooryavanshi was handed his international debut after replacing Sanju Samson ahead of the second T20I, and although the […]

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has slammed the Indian team following their nine-wicket loss to England in the fourth T20I of the five-match series as well. The match was played on Thursday, July 9, at the County Ground in Bristol. Speaking in a video shared on the Star Sports YouTube channel, Nayar said: “They […]