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Rohit Sharma In Ranji Trophy 2025 : रणजी ट्रॉफी में रोहित शर्मा फेल, 9 साल बाद उतरे हिटमैन नहीं दिखा पाए दम: यशस्वी जायसवाल भी हुए फेल।

Rohit Sharma In Ranji Trophy 2025 : भारतीय टेस्ट टीम के कप्तान रोहित शर्मा 9 साल बाद उतरे रणजी में: नहीं दिखा पाए कमाल।

Rohit Sharma In Ranji Trophy 2025 : रणजी ट्रॉफी में (23 जनवरी) को जम्मू कश्मीर और मुंबई के बीच मुकाबला शुरू हुआ इस मुकाबले में रोहित शर्मा और यशस्वी जयसवाल दोनों ही फ्लॉप रहे: 9 साल बाद रोहित शर्मा रणजी ट्रॉफी में खेलने के लिए उतरे थे लेकिन उन्होंने कुछ खास नहीं किया रोहित शर्मा ने तीन रन बनाकर अपना विकेट पारस डोगरा के हाथों उमर नजीर की गेंद पर आउ�� हुए।

भारतीय स्टेट और वनडे टीम के कप्तान रोहित शर्मा लगभग एक दशक के अंतराल के बाद रणजी ट्रॉफी में वापसी की मुंबई की टीम आज गुरुवार से मुंबई के बीकेसी मैदान पर जम्मू कश्मीर से खेलने उतरी इस दौरान सभी की निगाहें रोहित शर्मा और यशस्वी जयसवाल पर थी बुधवार की रात कोलकाता T20 में धमाकेदार प्रदर्शन से जहां फैंस उत्साहित दिखे वहीं अगली सुबह यानी गुरुवार को उन्हें निराशा हाथ लगी दरअसल घरेलू क्रिकेट में हाथ आजमाने उतरे टीम इंडिया के वनडे और टेस्ट टीम के कप्तान रोहित शर्मा का फेल होने का सिलसिला जारी रहा।

रणजी ट्रॉफी में मुंबई और जम्मू कश्मीर के बीच आज 23 जनवरी से शुरू हुए मुकाबले में टॉस अजिंक्य रहाणे ने जीता उन्होंने पहले बल्लेबाजी करने का फैसला किया मैच में रोहित शर्मा और यशस्वी जयसवाल दोनों ही फ्लॉप रहे यशस्वी जायसवाल 4 रन बनाकर आकीब नबी की गेंद पर एलपीडब्ल्यू आउट हुए वहीं रोहित शर्मा भी 3 रन बनाकर पारस डोगरा के हाथों उमर नजीर की गेंद पर लपके गए रोहित शर्मा 9 साल 3 महीने बाद रणजी में खेलने उतरे थे।

पिछली कई पारी रोहित शर्मा के लिए रही बुरी:

पिछले कुछ महीनो से 37 साल के रोहित शर्मा बड़ी पारी नहीं खेल पा रहे हैं वह घरेलू सरजमीं पर न्यूजीलैंड और ऑस्ट्रेलिया दौरे पर टेस्ट सीरीज में मिली करारी शिकस्त के बाद आलोचना का सामना कर रहे हैं रोहित शर्मा पिछले ऑस्ट्रेलिया दौरे में तीन टेस्ट की पांच पारियों में महज 31 रन बना पाए थे।

जम्मू कश्मीर के खिलाफ यह मैच इस सत्र में रोहित शर्मा के लिए एकमात्र मुकाबला हो सकता है रोहित शर्मा इंग्लैंड के खिलाफ 6 फरवरी से शुरू होने वाली तीन मैचों की वनडे सीरीज और उसके बाद चैंपियंस ट्रॉफी में भारत की कप्तानी करेंगे।

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Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jammu & Kashmir spoil Rohit Sharma’s comeback party, stun defending champions Mumbai by 5 wickets

Jammu and Kashmir did the unthinkable as they defeated defending champions Mumbai in their sixth round clash in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 at the BKC Ground on Saturday. Chasing 205 to win in the fourth innings, Jammu and Kashmir romped home in 49 overs with five wickets in hand. Notably, Mumbai had the likes of India captain Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane,…

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[ad_1] Shardul Thakur for Mumbai (PC: MCA/X) He isn’t in the Indian set-up anymore. Neither is he part of the IPL. From being the toast of the nation to being out in the wilderness, Shardul Thakur has seen it all. No one calls him Lord anymore, and the honeymoon is over. A long period out because of injury hasn’t helped, and Lord is no longer the headline. And yet, he does his job with passion and commitment. Just like he did yesterday against Jammu and Kashmir. Mumbai were reeling when Shardul walked out, and despite an injury, he made sure that they reached a competitive score in the second innings. With shots all around the ground, he forced J&K to turn defensive, and has now given Mumbai a decent chance to win the game. There is a saying that if you are talented, Mumbai doesn’t let you return empty-handed. Shardul’s story started in 2006. Dinesh Lad, the cricket coach of Swami Vivekananda International School, had been frantically calling one Narendra Thakur for at least six months, but each time his proposal was met with stiff resistance. Narendra Thakur was a vegetable farmer from Palghar, a district on the western line around 90 kms from the metropolis. Lad had watched Thakur’s teenage son Shardul perform at an inter-school event and wanted the 14-year-old to join his school. Lad, a former Western Railway cricketer, is a disciple of the great Ramakant Achrekar. He was Achrekar’s student in the late 1970s and early ’80s. Just like his guru had an eye for talent, and the ability to convince parents to get their wards to enrol with Sharadashram Vidyamandir, Lad would also venture out on a talent hunt in and around Mumbai after the Borivali school’s management entrusted him with the responsibility of building a competitive cricket team. In trying to do so, he spotted a young Shardul, who defied his slight build to bowl reasonably quick and could also put wood to leather with a lot of conviction. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Shardul Thakur in the Ranji Trophy (PC: MCA/X) “I called up Shardul’s father at least 20 times in those six months, and every time he would politely tell me ‘Sir, hum apne bachhe ko roz paanch ghante ka safaar nahin karwayenge. Uska padhai thik se nahi ho payega [Sir, we won’t make our kid travel five hours a day. His studies will suffer].’” It was what any other middle-class Indian parent would tell a games teacher. In India, most people have their personal “Eureka” moment over a cup of steaming hot tea while discussing monthly budgets with their spouse. One evening, while he was sitting with his wife Deepali, Lad asked her if she would mind if he decided to let young Shardul stay with them in the house. “If you feel that’s the right thing to do, I have no problems” was Mrs Lad’s answer. The next moment, Lad was again on the phone with Narendra, but this time he had a fresh proposal. “Will you be okay if Shardul stays at my place, studies at Swami Vivekananda, and takes cricket coaching?” he asked. “I feel he will play a decent level of cricket in coming years.” It was Lad’s last throw of the dice, and this time Thakur senior was taken aback, but not dismissive. Narendra eventually agreed, and thus began the Shardul story. Can he make a comeback into the national team? Will he find a way back to the IPL? These are questions we don’t have answers to. But for Mumbai, he is still ‘Lord’. Ask Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma, and you will have your answer. Also Read: Ranji Trophy Day 2: Jadeja’s Ten-for Shines Amid Star Failures, Shardul’s Century Rescues Mumbai The post Shardul Thakur’s rescue act for Mumbai highlights almost-forgotten quality appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Shardul Thakur for Mumbai (PC: MCA/X) He isn’t in the Indian set-up anymore. Neither is he part of the IPL. From being the toast of the nation to being out in the wilderness, Shardul Thakur has seen it all. No one calls him Lord anymore, and the honeymoon is over. A long period out because of injury hasn’t helped, and Lord is no longer the headline. And yet, he does his job with passion and commitment. Just like he did yesterday against Jammu and Kashmir. Mumbai were reeling when Shardul walked out, and despite an injury, he made sure that they reached a competitive score in the second innings. With shots all around the ground, he forced J&K to turn defensive, and has now given Mumbai a decent chance to win the game. There is a saying that if you are talented, Mumbai doesn’t let you return empty-handed. Shardul’s story started in 2006. Dinesh Lad, the cricket coach of Swami Vivekananda International School, had been frantically calling one Narendra Thakur for at least six months, but each time his proposal was met with stiff resistance. Narendra Thakur was a vegetable farmer from Palghar, a district on the western line around 90 kms from the metropolis. Lad had watched Thakur’s teenage son Shardul perform at an inter-school event and wanted the 14-year-old to join his school. Lad, a former Western Railway cricketer, is a disciple of the great Ramakant Achrekar. He was Achrekar’s student in the late 1970s and early ’80s. Just like his guru had an eye for talent, and the ability to convince parents to get their wards to enrol with Sharadashram Vidyamandir, Lad would also venture out on a talent hunt in and around Mumbai after the Borivali school’s management entrusted him with the responsibility of building a competitive cricket team. In trying to do so, he spotted a young Shardul, who defied his slight build to bowl reasonably quick and could also put wood to leather with a lot of conviction. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Shardul Thakur in the Ranji Trophy (PC: MCA/X) “I called up Shardul’s father at least 20 times in those six months, and every time he would politely tell me ‘Sir, hum apne bachhe ko roz paanch ghante ka safaar nahin karwayenge. Uska padhai thik se nahi ho payega [Sir, we won’t make our kid travel five hours a day. His studies will suffer].’” It was what any other middle-class Indian parent would tell a games teacher. In India, most people have their personal “Eureka” moment over a cup of steaming hot tea while discussing monthly budgets with their spouse. One evening, while he was sitting with his wife Deepali, Lad asked her if she would mind if he decided to let young Shardul stay with them in the house. “If you feel that’s the right thing to do, I have no problems” was Mrs Lad’s answer. The next moment, Lad was again on the phone with Narendra, but this time he had a fresh proposal. “Will you be okay if Shardul stays at my place, studies at Swami Vivekananda, and takes cricket coaching?” he asked. “I feel he will play a decent level of cricket in coming years.” It was Lad’s last throw of the dice, and this time Thakur senior was taken aback, but not dismissive. Narendra eventually agreed, and thus began the Shardul story. Can he make a comeback into the national team? Will he find a way back to the IPL? These are questions we don’t have answers to. But for Mumbai, he is still ‘Lord’. Ask Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma, and you will have your answer. Also Read: Ranji Trophy Day 2: Jadeja’s Ten-for Shines Amid Star Failures, Shardul’s Century Rescues Mumbai The post Shardul Thakur’s rescue act for Mumbai highlights almost-forgotten quality appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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WATCH: Rohit Sharma’s Ranji Trophy comeback for Mumbai ends briefly with 19-ball stay against Jammu and Kashmir

You are expected to return to top cricket after a decade, the Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharmastint is Mumbai in Ranji Trophy unfortunately it was cut short. Rohit, who has been struggling in Test cricket for the past few months, was dismissed for 2 runs off 19 balls in his innings. Jammu and Kashmir at the Wankhede Stadium on January 23, 2025. Setting the scene: Rohit Sharma's comeback with…

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WATCH: Rohit Sharma’s Ranji Trophy comeback for Mumbai ends briefly with 19-ball stay against Jammu and Kashmir

You are expected to return to top cricket after a decade, the Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharmastint is Mumbai in Ranji Trophy unfortunately it was cut short. Rohit, who has been struggling in Test cricket for the past few months, was dismissed for 2 runs off 19 balls in his innings. Jammu and Kashmir at the Wankhede Stadium on January 23, 2025. Setting the scene: Rohit Sharma's comeback with…

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Ranji Trophy Round 6: Broadcast, Trailer details - When and where to watch Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant & other players return home

When happiness builds to Ranji Trophy 2024-25The sixth edition of India’s biggest red ball tournament will begin on January 23. The tournament is a comeback for many players, including the Indian captain. Rohit Sharmabatsman-wicketkeeper Rishabh Panit is all round Ravindra Jadejawho will be looking to regain form after a difficult season in Test cricket. Matches are important players The sixth…

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Rohit Sharma's Ranji Trophy Comeback: Enhanced Security And Seating Arrangements | Cricket News

India’s cricketing stalwart, Rohit Sharma, is set to make a grand return to domestic cricket, marking his first Ranji Trophy appearance for Mumbai in a decade. As he leads his team in a crucial match against Jammu and Kashmir, the excitement surrounding this historic comeback is palpable. With special security arrangements and seating for up to 500 spectators, the match promises to be an…

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India vs New Zealand: India announce Test squad for New Zealand series, Prithvi Shaw returns, Shubman Gill retains spot - cricket

BCCI has announced the Test squad for the New Zealand series. With the injury to Rohit Sharma, young Prithvi Shaw has been recalled while Shubman Gill too finds a spot in the squad. Ishant Sharma has been named in the squad although there is uncertainty over his fitness. Navdeep Saini, who has been impressive in limited overs cricket, has been rewarded with a place in the Test squad.Kuldeep Yadav, who had been part of the squad for the home series against Bangladesh last year, did not find a spot while Rishabh Pant retained his place as the reserve wicket-keeper in the squad. Rohit Sharma, who was India’s opener in the home Test series against South Africa and Bangladesh, was ruled out of the rest of the New Zealand tour and this has open up the opening slot. Shubman Gill has been in fine form in the ongoing unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A while Prithvi Shaw, who made a stunning start to his Test career, makes a comeback to the squad.ALSO READ: ‘Similar mindset, similar philosophy’: Virat Kohli reveals details of conversation with Kane WilliamsonIndia Test squad:Virat Kohli (Captain), Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), R. Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Ishant Sharma (subject to fitness clearance).ALSO READ: Virat Kohli confirms ODI debut for Prithvi Shaw, reveals batting position for KL RahulIndia now have three opening options in Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill and it will be interesting to see the pair which gets the nod. India’s Test squad: Virat (Capt), Mayank, Prithvi Shaw, Shubman, Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (vc), Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), R. Ashwin, R. Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Ishant Sharma (subject to fitness clearance).— BCCI (@BCCI) February 4, 2020Jasprit Bumrah too returns to the Test fold after being out of action in the home Test season owing to injury. He will be India’s pace spearhead since there is an injury cloud over Ishant Sharma, who sustained an injury during Delhi’s Ranji Trophy clash against Vidarbha. Reports further suggested that he suffered a Grade 3 tear on his right ankle after falling on the pitch and will out for at least six weeks. The bowling attack will see two spinners in R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja and five seamers, including Navdeep Saini, who is uncapped in Test cricket, but has been impressive in his limited-overs appearances. Both R Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane will be playing for India A in the second four-day fixture, which begins on February 7. The first Test is slated to start in Wellington on February 21 and the second in Christchurch on February 29. Read the full article

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I have not given up hope on Test comeback: Shikhar Dhawan | Cricket News

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I have not given up hope on Test comeback: Shikhar Dhawan | Cricket News

DUBAI: Out of reckoning for Test cricket for the past two years, opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday said he has not given up on making a comeback to the Indian team and is looking at the upcoming opportunities to plot his return. The 34-year-old Dhawan last played a Test against England at The Oval in September 2018. “I am not a part of the Test team but that does not mean I have given up all hopes of a comeback,” Dhawan told TV channels during an interaction. “Whenever I got an opportunity… like in the Ranji Trophy last year I scored a century, then I made a comeback into the one-day team, if I get an opportunity then why not, of course.” Dhawan stroked his way to the fastest Test century by a debutant, against Australia in 2013, but has often struggled for consistency in the five-day game. In Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal and Prithvi Shaw, the Test team has a number of options at its disposal for the opener’s role, making Dhawan’s case even more difficult. The left-handed batsman, though, remains optimistic. “I will keep trying my best. The T20 World Cup is there next year, so I need to keep performing, keep myself fit, make runs consistently. “If I keep doing these, other things will automatically fall into place.” Dhawan has so far played 34 Tests and scored 2,315 runs with seven centuries under his belt at an average of 40.61. He remains in the scheme of things in ODIs and T20Is and is gearing up for IPL 2020, to be held in UAE from September 19. The experienced Dhawan will turn out for Delhi Capitals and spoke about the challenges being faced by the players while staying in a bio-bubble amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “There are challenges of being in the bubble, you do not meet new people, can’t go to restaurants, we can only go to the designated areas. “But our franchise has looked after us, we are living like a family, it depends on the person how he sees the situation,” Dhawan said in a press conference. When asked about Delhi Capitals’ chances this IPL, Dhawan sounded optimistic. “It’s important we bond together and create that energy. We have a very balanced side and confident we will take the cup.” He said Shreyas Iyer has been leading the team very well. He also said the inclusion of experienced India players Ajinkya Rahane and R Ashwin will strengthen the outfit. “Shreyas led the team pretty well last year, this time Ajinkya has come in, Ashwin has come in, they are quite experienced players and I am sure they are going to share their insights.” Due to less number of venues and pitches, he said the wickets might develop wear and tear sooner rather than later, which will benefit the spinners. “We have Ashwin, Sandeep, Amit Mishra and Axar (Patel). We bat deep and their experience is a huge advantage for us, but the whole team has to play well to win the tournament.” Asked if he ever feared of not returning to playing cricket owing to pandemic, Dhawan said, “I have full faith in my body, was never apprehensive about playing. I know I can still get the disease but I can fight it. “But we are definitely following the safety guidelines, we have done the COVID test almost 8-9 times. “We have to keep wearing a specific badge, our movements are restricted. It’s a huge thing that the BCCI is able to organise the tournament in this situation.” Dhawan was also asked about the pros and cons of playing the IPL in the current scenario. “The advantage of less travelling is that the body will tire less, the recovery will be good. “But when a player is faring well or doing badly there will be no outlet as he is not allowed to go outside and divert his mind. We have to be mentally very strong.”

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[ad_1] Chakravarthy made his comeback after two years. (PC: X.com) On Friday, Rajeev Shukla, the BCCI vice-president, posted on X (formerly Twitter): “It’s good to see our international players playing domestic cricket. Domestic games are as important as international game (sic).” It is up to the BCCI to ensure that the India stars playing domestic cricket does not become a one-off – a knee-jerk reaction to the disaster Down Under. Indian cricket would be better off without tokenism, and the board’s strict parenting must continue. When the big names announced their availability for the ongoing Ranji Trophy fixtures, there was a belief among a section of fans – mostly keyboard warriors – that it would be easy for them to find their rhythm. Stars, from Rohit Sharma to Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, being brought down to earth served as a rude awakening. Domestic cricket stalwarts will attest that it is no easy feat. Someone like Varun Chakravarthy understands the value of playing domestic tournaments. The spinner said as much at the pre-match press conference ahead of the second T20I between India and England in Chennai on Saturday. “The level of cricket in (our) domestic (circuit) is very high, almost on a par with the IPL and international matches,” said Varun. “I would suggest everyone to go and play the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy because the matches are played on small grounds and it’s very challenging (for spinners). I find it very tough playing SMAT. It has definitely helped me get better, be on my toes and think correctly (in pressure situations).” For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Chakravarthy was the pick of the Indian bowlers in the first T20I. Varun has previously spoken about how playing domestic cricket, and even the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), contributed to his transformation from relying on side-spin to becoming a bowler who primarily depends on over-spin. Maybe, without Gautam Gambhir becoming India’s head coach, Varun’s international comeback, after a three-year hiatus, might not have happened. Having worked together at Kolkata Knight Riders, Gambhir played a crucial role in bringing the 33-year-old spinner back into the Indian fold. Since his return to international cricket in October last year, Varun has played eight T20Is, claiming 20 wickets, including a five-for, at an average of 11.70. His 3/23 in the first T20I of the ongoing series in Kolkata earned him the Player-of-the-Match award. Tomorrow, he will play on his home patch, and the Chepauk pitch might be spin-friendly as well. “I see it as a very important day for me,” said Varun. “It’s very special.” His parents are expected to be in the smart seats. Clarity has been key to Varun’s success, with the team management providing him with a well-defined role. “My role is to just be aggressive, be brave and keep bowling at the stumps,” he said. “GG (Gambhir) and Surya (captain Suryakumar Yadav) make sure that no external stress affects the players. They keep the external noise away.” India vs England, 1st T20I at the Eden Gardens (PC: Debasis Sen) One of the standout features of the current Indian T20I side is its wealth of multi-skilled players – a philosophy that Gambhir strongly advocates. Varun, too, has been encouraged to improve his batting, working closely with the team’s assistant coach, Abhishek Nayar. “I have been working on my batting for the last six to seven months,” said Varun. “I started my preparations at KKR under Abhishek Nayar, and that kind of helped me. Still, there is a lot of work to do.” Will Shami Play? Mohammed Shami sitting out the first T20I at Eden Gardens was an anti-climax. Will the veteran fast bowler feature in the second match at Chepauk? There is a school of thought that, rather than horses-for-courses selections, based solely pitch and conditions, Shami should be given game time with an eye on the Champions Trophy. It would be interesting to see what the team management decides. Also Read: Ranji Trophy Day 2: Jadeja’s Ten-for Shines Amid Star Failures, Shardul’s Century Rescues Mumbai

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[ad_1] Chakravarthy made his comeback after two years. (PC: X.com) On Friday, Rajeev Shukla, the BCCI vice-president, posted on X (formerly Twitter): “It’s good to see our international players playing domestic cricket. Domestic games are as important as international game (sic).” It is up to the BCCI to ensure that the India stars playing domestic cricket does not become a one-off – a knee-jerk reaction to the disaster Down Under. Indian cricket would be better off without tokenism, and the board’s strict parenting must continue. When the big names announced their availability for the ongoing Ranji Trophy fixtures, there was a belief among a section of fans – mostly keyboard warriors – that it would be easy for them to find their rhythm. Stars, from Rohit Sharma to Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, being brought down to earth served as a rude awakening. Domestic cricket stalwarts will attest that it is no easy feat. Someone like Varun Chakravarthy understands the value of playing domestic tournaments. The spinner said as much at the pre-match press conference ahead of the second T20I between India and England in Chennai on Saturday. “The level of cricket in (our) domestic (circuit) is very high, almost on a par with the IPL and international matches,” said Varun. “I would suggest everyone to go and play the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy because the matches are played on small grounds and it’s very challenging (for spinners). I find it very tough playing SMAT. It has definitely helped me get better, be on my toes and think correctly (in pressure situations).” For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Chakravarthy was the pick of the Indian bowlers in the first T20I. Varun has previously spoken about how playing domestic cricket, and even the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), contributed to his transformation from relying on side-spin to becoming a bowler who primarily depends on over-spin. Maybe, without Gautam Gambhir becoming India’s head coach, Varun’s international comeback, after a three-year hiatus, might not have happened. Having worked together at Kolkata Knight Riders, Gambhir played a crucial role in bringing the 33-year-old spinner back into the Indian fold. Since his return to international cricket in October last year, Varun has played eight T20Is, claiming 20 wickets, including a five-for, at an average of 11.70. His 3/23 in the first T20I of the ongoing series in Kolkata earned him the Player-of-the-Match award. Tomorrow, he will play on his home patch, and the Chepauk pitch might be spin-friendly as well. “I see it as a very important day for me,” said Varun. “It’s very special.” His parents are expected to be in the smart seats. Clarity has been key to Varun’s success, with the team management providing him with a well-defined role. “My role is to just be aggressive, be brave and keep bowling at the stumps,” he said. “GG (Gambhir) and Surya (captain Suryakumar Yadav) make sure that no external stress affects the players. They keep the external noise away.” India vs England, 1st T20I at the Eden Gardens (PC: Debasis Sen) One of the standout features of the current Indian T20I side is its wealth of multi-skilled players – a philosophy that Gambhir strongly advocates. Varun, too, has been encouraged to improve his batting, working closely with the team’s assistant coach, Abhishek Nayar. “I have been working on my batting for the last six to seven months,” said Varun. “I started my preparations at KKR under Abhishek Nayar, and that kind of helped me. Still, there is a lot of work to do.” Will Shami Play? Mohammed Shami sitting out the first T20I at Eden Gardens was an anti-climax. Will the veteran fast bowler feature in the second match at Chepauk? There is a school of thought that, rather than horses-for-courses selections, based solely pitch and conditions, Shami should be given game time with an eye on the Champions Trophy. It would be interesting to see what the team management decides. Also Read: Ranji Trophy Day 2: Jadeja’s Ten-for Shines Amid Star Failures, Shardul’s Century Rescues Mumbai

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In my blogging journey thus far, I’ve never really considered writing about anything remotely cricket related. As far as possible, I mostly stick to football and cartoons. While I have written about off-beat topics on occasion, cricket is something that has never really crossed my mind. Perhaps then, it is time that I make another exception to the usual routine.

Its been several years since my craze for the Gentleman’s Game died down. Yet in recent times, I’ve found myself taking a passive interest in my childhood love again. A few years ago, when I was in the United States, I had completely lost touch of the general goings on in the game. Strangely enough, my interest in the game has been rekindled in certain ways by a certain Dinesh Karthik; better known as ‘DK’ these days.

So on to the topic of the article…

The Late 90s and 2000s

Thiru Kumaran (Courtesy: sk-sk.facebook.com)

Aashish Kapoor (Courtesy: CricketCountry.com)

Sridharan Sriram (Courtesy: Rediff)

Hemang Badani (Courtesy: Rediff)

During my childhood, I always felt very happy when a Tamil Nadu cricketer got a chance to represent India. While several cricketers have represented the state with distinction throughout its history, very few have tasted lasting success with the national team (NT). A few names come to my mind when I think of Tamil Nadu cricketers who represented India during my childhood. Thiru Kumaran, Sridharan Sriram, Aashish Kapoor, Hemang Badani…. well, I’m struggling to think of names. None of these cricketers had an extended run with the national team and probably rightly so. They may have had terrific careers at the domestic level but never really stood out in their brief appearances with the NT. However, one name really stands out when I think of Tamil Nadu cricketers from that era…Sadagoppan Ramesh !!

The Fallen Promise of Sadagoppan Ramesh

I was never really a fan of any of the other Tamil Nadu cricketers who played for India during that era. Ramesh though, was different. During his brief time with the national team, he clearly showed that he had the ability to play the best bowlers in the world. Moreover, there was an effortless elegance to his stroke-play; the kind that people often associate with the likes of VVS Laxman. I instantly fell in love with Ramesh and rooted for him every time India played. Like most Indian openers from that generation though, he had the infamous technical flaw of ‘fishing outside the off-stump’. This was the reason for so many ‘caught-behind’ dismissals of Indian openers at the time, particularly in swinging & seaming pitches outside the sub-continent.

Sadagoppan Ramesh (Courtesy: Youtube)

So, like many players before him, his performances started to drop and eventually he fell by the wayside. He did briefly attempt a comeback to the national-fold but despite great performances at the domestic level and against other nations (for the Board President’s XI), it eventually amounted to nothing. In an interview years later, he did admit to not having the temperament to bat long-innings and notch up very high scores. He said that he was always content with scores of 50 or 60 (apparently a trait of Tamil Nadu players at the time according to Ramesh) and didn’t feel a strong motivation to push for the big scores like West-Zone players. In short, he often couldn’t convert good starts to huge scores; which brings us to the key question.

What does any of this have to do with Dinesh Karthik ?

Enter Dinesh Karthik

After Ramesh exited the picture, it would be a while before another Tamil Nadu cricketer flirted with the national team. In 2004, that moment finally arrived. Krishna Kumar Dinesh Karthik finally made his test debut against Australia. As a talented teenage wicketkeeper-batsman, it was expected that he would be a mainstay of the Indian side for years to come. The timing couldn’t have been any more perfect as India had gone through a succession of keepers after Nayan Mongia. Like Ramesh however, Karthik had inconsistency troubles and often couldn’t convert confident starts into big scores. Moreover, Karthik’s inconsistency shortly coincided with possibly the best thing to happen to Indian cricket in the last decade… MS Dhoni !! Now Dhoni’s legendary career as India’s greatest wicketkeeper-batsman & captain, particularly in the limited overs format is well known. Needless to say, Dinesh Karthik’s chances dwindled and he was dropped soon after, owing to poor form.

Dinesh Karthik (Courtesy: Telangana Today)

Despite his troubles, a recurring theme throughout his career has been his resilience and the ability to make comebacks. A great example of this was India’s tour of England in 2007. After being recalled to the national side, his strong performances in England helped India win the 3-match test series 1-0. To top it all, he was India’s highest run-getter in a squad that had the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh. While it was clear that he had the talent to cut it with the best in the world, he just couldn’t keep up this run of good form. Soon afterwards, he was once again dropped from the team. He has since gone on to make several comebacks where he has served as a backup to the playing eleven. Once again, like Ramesh before him, most of these comebacks didn’t amount to much despite a few noteworthy performances here and there.

Things have been different for him since 2017 however. There is now a genuine feeling that he may actually be knocking on the doors for a permanent spot in the Indian limited overs sides. So what’s changed ?

Enter DK aka Dinesh Karthik Version 2.0

Dinesh Karthik often goes by the moniker DK i.e. his initials these days. His national team and IPL jerseys read DK and so do his public social media accounts. In what is now a well-known story in cricketing circles, Dinesh Karthik’s true resurgence began ahead of the IPL 2016. With age not on his side anymore and his value in the IPL dropping, DK started to doubt if he could play for India again. So, he sought out the help of Abhishek Nayar who had previously helped Rohit Sharma get his groove back. Nayar helped DK by unsettling his daily routine and making him step out of his comfort zone. He would mix up his training routine, change the time of his training everyday etc. While these changes initially unsettled DK, he eventually embraced it. He became mentally prepared for anything and more composed (as opposed to his usually restless demeanour). Perhaps, this added a layer of unpredictability to his game as well. The results soon started to show.

DK (Courtesy: People Matters)

In the 2016 IPL season with Gujarat Lions, he scored more than 300 runs with his 65 of 34 balls against Delhi Daredevils being a standout performance. He then carried this form with him into the Ranji season, scoring 704 runs in 14 innings with an average over 50. This form continued into the domestic ODI scene with 607 runs in 9 innings at an average of 118. This was further complemented with great performances for the newly formed TNPL (Tamil Nadu Premier League) for his side Tuti Patriots; whom he captained to victory. The selectors took notice and he was picked for the ICC Champions Trophy in England. While he didn’t get too many chances to play for the main eleven during the champions trophy and immediately after, his time would soon come.

The Turning Point

The Nidahas Trophy in Sri Lanka in March 2018 was the perfect opportunity for the selectors to rest several key players and try out fresh faces & fringe players. Once again, DK didn’t get too many opportunities to play but his time would arrive in the final, under hardly ideal circumstances. With India in a tight spot chasing Bangladesh’s 166, the team management sent in Vijay Shankar to bail out India, in a very bizarre decision. Vijay Shankar had never batted even once for India and sending him in during a pressure situation made no sense. To his credit, he did try to get off a few big shots but then just couldn’t get bat to ball against Mustafizur. Soon after DK walked in to bat with India needing 35 to win from just 12 deliveries. What followed afterwards was the stuff of dreams !!

DK celebrates victory with Washington Sundar (Courtesy: Ahmedabad Mirror)

DK absolutely plundered the Bangladesh bowling with an array of improvised strokes that left the bowlers clueless. Eventually India needed 5 runs to win from the last ball and not even the most ardent fan would have given the team much of a chance. DK wasn’t fazed however, and finished off in style with a 6 of the last ball to send Indian fans world over into ecstasy.

The Aftermath

Its unbelievable how a single vital moment can change the course of events. Soon after DK was brought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for more than 7 crores in the IPL auction. Moreover, he was even made the captain of the franchise. Riding a wave of confidence after the Nidahas Trophy, he led KKR to the semi-finals and finished as one of the top run-getters with more than 400 runs.

He has since been a part of most of India’s squads but hasn’t been given too many chances. That, however changed with this Asia Cup. He performed consistently throughout the tournament notching up important runs and building crucial partnerships in tricky situations for India. The only possible blot on his Asia Cup is that he couldn’t convert his solid, confident starts into huge scores despite playing a crucial role for India. He is now emerging as a strong candidate to seal that ‘Number 4’ slot in the India batting line-up along with Ambati Rayudu.

The Future

So, what does the future hold for Dinesh Karthik ? If DK continues this run of strong performances for India whenever given the chance, there is absolutely no doubt that he will get to play another World Cup. Perhaps the only thing missing in his long career is an ODI century.

As an ardent fan of DK, I long to see DK hold the bat-up for India in a successful run-chase, possibly in the World Cup final, scoring a big hundred. If his career graph and his resilient mentality are anything to go by, his time will surely come !! Fight on DK !!

The Resurgence of Dinesh Karthik In my blogging journey thus far, I’ve never really considered writing about anything remotely cricket related. As far as possible, I mostly stick to football and cartoons.