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India vs England: Team India's plans take a hit with Virat Kohli's pullout

HYDERABAD: In a major setback to Indian plans, Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the first two matches of the five-Test series against England due to “personal reasons”. The Indian board will name a replacement soon, with the first Test beginning here on Jan 25.

The Times of India

Nasser Hussain banks on Bazball for England to succeed in India

NEW DELHI: Although the hosts will start as clear favorites in the forthcoming five-match Test series in India, former captain Nasser Hussain has cautioned against discounting England's chances due to their recent success with the "Bazball" strategy.

The Times of India

Will see if England stick to Bazball: Zaheer Khan

NEW DELHI: The five-Test series between India and England begins in Hyderabad on January 25. Former left-arm fast bowler Zaheer Khan expressed his excitement about watching the visitors maintain their attacking style of play, known as "Bazball," in the sub-continental climate.

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How Kevin Pietersen had mastered Indian spin in 2012

NEW DELHI: Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has highlighted the importance of having a strong defense by stating that his success during the victorious 2012-13 tour of India was largely due to his unrelenting defensive exercises at the nets.

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'He's got a big ego...': England pacer opens up on Virat Kohli challenge ahead of Test series

NEW DELHI: When facing India, opposing teams prioritise strategising against the run machine Virat Kohli. Teams chalk out plans and bowlers employ various tactics and strategies, aiming to thwart Virat's prolific batting and prevent him from unleashing his full potential on the field.

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A golden jubilee — and time to name the stands after the greats

Karnataka's victory in the Ranji Trophy 50 years ago changed Indian cricket, leading to the success of other teams.

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'One hell of a thing scoring one more than Sachin Tendulkar': Gundappa Viswanath on Virat Kohli's 50 ODI centuries

Virat Kohli, the cricketing maestro with the bat, has etched an extraordinary record by notching up his 50th ODI hundred; and according to Indian cricket legend Gundappa Viswanath, no one is even remotely approaching this milestone.

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India holds edge in bowling department against Australia, hope Rohit scores big in final: Viswanath

India holds the edge in the bowling department against Australia, reckons batting great Gundappa Viswanath

The Hindu

India holds edge in bowling department, hope Rohit Sharma scores big in World Cup final: Gundappa Viswanath

NEW DELHI: With pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Momammed Siraj firing in unison and spinners providing them perfect support, batting great Gundappa Viswanath feels India holds edge over Australia in the bowling department ahead of the World Cup final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

The Times of India

1983 World Cup Final: The square drive off Andy Roberts was my homage to Gundappa Viswanath, says Kris Srikkanth

It tastes like vintage wine. It’s been 40 years, but it gets better and better.” That’s how Krishnamachari Srikkanth ‘Chika’ remembers that magical June of 1983.

The Times of India

ODI Recap, from 1981 to now: India's six 10-wicket defeats

It's not very often that a team goes down by a 10-wicket margin in limited overs cricket. For Team India this has happened only six times in their ODI history.

The Times of India

Gundappa Viswanath became my childhood idol after listening to radio commentary: Kapil Dev

NEW DELHI: The legendary Kapil Dev said he considered Gundappa Viswanath as his childhood idol and used to listen to radio commentary about the batting great's exploits even before witnessing him ply his trade with his own eyes.

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