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He is as good as anybody...: Rayudu lauds Sai Kishore's performance
New Delhi April 7: Former India batsman Ambati Rayudu believes that Gujarat Titans (GT) left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore is "as good as anyone" in the India team.
'He has a great temperament and skill set': Sanjay Bangar lauds LSG's Digvesh Rathi
New Delhi April 5: Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar heaped praised Lucknow Super Giants' young spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi for his impressive performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Rathi delivered a composed and effective spell in LSG's 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI), showcasing his skill, temperament, and ability to outthink batters on a high-pressure stage.
Want to pick wickets and keep things tight at same time: Kuldeep Yadav on his game plan for CSK clash in IPL 2025
Chennai, April 4: Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 clash against the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals' left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav opened up about his game plan for the encounter against the five-time champions.
IPL 2025: Length is the key focus for me across formats, says DC's Kuldeep Yadav
Chennai, April 4: Ahead of Delhi Capitals taking on five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav stated that his key focus on excelling in the tournament has been about getting his lengths right.
IPL 2025: We've prepared well to take on LSG spin attack, says Punjab bowling coach
Lucknow, March 31: Punjab Kings (PBKS) began their season on a promising note with an 11-run win over Gujarat Titans in their opening contest. The Shreyas Iyer's side will return to action after a gap of seven days to face off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. But while a long break in a short-format tournament could halt momentum, Punjab Kings camp believes the time gap has allowed them to adapt and evolve to conditions.
We have prepared well to face off against spin attack: Punjab Kings fast bowling coach James Hopes ahead of LSG clash
Lucknow, March 31: Punjab Kings (PBKS) began their season on a promising note with an 11-run win over Gujarat Titans in their opening contest. The Shreyas Iyer's side will return to action after a gap of seven days to face off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. But while a long break in a short-format tournament could halt momentum, the Punjab Kings camp believes the time gap has allowed them to adapt and evolve to conditions.
We don't need to communicate as much anymore: Varun Chakravarthy on his partnership with Sunil Narine
Mumbai, March 31: Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine has been one of the most formidable partnerships in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Over the years, the two have developed an innate understanding, making them a key weapon in KKR's bowling arsenal.
IPL 2025: 'We have clear-cut communication style', says Kuldeep on his spin partnership with Axar
New Delhi, March 30: Kuldeep Yadav opened up about his enduring spin partnership with Axar Patel, dating back to their U17 days, and said they together create a simple yet effective combination, with he being an attacking bowler and Axar providing control to create pressure on the batter.
IPL 2025: Practiced for hitting every ball against spinners in separate net sessions, says Ashutosh Sharma
New Delhi, March 28: A standout aspect of Ashutosh Sharma's whirlwind 66 not out off 31 balls helping Delhi Capitals to clinch a nail-biting one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants earlier this week was him effectively amassing big runs against spinners.
BCCI invites applications for spin bowling coach at Centre of Excellence
Mumbai, March 28: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited applications for the position of spin bowling coach at its state-of-the-art BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru on Friday, as per the BCCI Media Advisory.
BCCI invites applications for filling spin bowling coach position at COE in Bengaluru
New Delhi, March 28: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that its inviting applications for the position of spin bowling coach at its Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. The BCCI has also said that eligible candidates can apply for the role till 5 p.m on April 10.
IPL 2025: Ashutosh's shots against spin in blazing knock for DC were very heartening, says Bangar
New Delhi, March 25: Sanjay Bangar, the former India player and batting coach, said for him, the most heartening aspect of Ashutosh Sharma’s whirlwind 31-ball 66 not out, that gave Delhi Capitals (DC) an improbable one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), was his solid stroke-play against spin.
We would love to see pitch that helps spinners: KKR captain Rahane
Kolkata, March 23: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane admitted that the Eden Gardens surface played differently than usual in their IPL 2025 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Traditionally known for assisting spinners, the pitch this time offered little turn, impacting KKR's spin-reliant bowling attack in their seven-wicket defeat.
From streetwise Krunal to exciting Suyash, RCB coach Andy speaks on varied spin attack ahead of IPL 2025 opener
Kolkata, March 21: Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) opener against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Andy Flower opened up on the team's spin bowling attack, calling Krunal Pandya a "streetwise operator" and adding that it does not expect a young Suyash Sharma to be "Shane Warne" as he starts his career.
IPL 2025: CSK, KKR and MI spin-bowling departments look really good, says Piyush Chawla
New Delhi, March 20: With just two days left to go for IPL 2025 to commence, veteran India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla said spin-bowling attacks of Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians are looking strong as compared to other teams.
Champions Trophy: New Zealand's 251 may not be enough to stop India in final, feels Nasser Hussain
Dubai, March 9: Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels New Zealand's first innings score of 251/7 in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy is 'not enough' to stop India from claiming the trophy for the third time.
Champions Trophy: Spinners pick five wickets as India restrict New Zealand to 251/7
Dubai, March 9: India's spinners called the shots yet again on a slow pitch with just two degrees of turn as they restricted New Zealand to 251/7 in their 50 overs in the 2025 Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Champions Trophy 2025: India cast spin web to bamboozle Kiwis in final
Dubai, March 9: In a thrilling Champions Trophy final, India's spinners mesmerized the New Zealand batting line-up, restricting them to 251/7 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Indian spinners dominate as New Zealand post 251/7 in Champions Trophy final
Dubai, March 9: India's spinners put on a stellar show to restrict New Zealand to 251/7 in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday in Dubai. Despite a late counter-attack from Michael Bracewell, the Blackcaps struggled to accelerate in the middle against India's disciplined bowling attack.
It will be very helpful for us: Arshdeep Singh's coach on playing four spinners in Champions Trophy 2025 final
Mohali, March 9: As India prepares to face New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday, Arshdeep Singh's coach, Jaswant Rai, said that it will be "very helpful" for the Men in Blue as they will play four spinners in the championship game.
New Zealand players struggling against spin? Net bowler makes staggering revelation
Dubai, March 9: Net bowler Shashwat Tiwari revealed that New Zealand batters were struggling against leg spin on the eve of the Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai on Sunday.
India spinners against New Zealand's resilience to define Champions Trophy final
Dubai, March 8: India and New Zealand, the top modern-day giants, will fight for Champions Trophy glory in front of a sold-out crowd at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Not Virat or Rohit: Kirmani picks India player who poses big threat to New Zealand
Bengaluru, March 8: Former wicketkeeper batter Syed Kirmani believes India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy will pose a massive "threat" to New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday.
Harbhajan feels India will go with four spinners in Champions Trophy final
Dubai, March 8: Former spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed optimism about India lifting the ICC Champions Trophy in the final against New Zealand on Sunday. He expects India to continue with the four spinners combination and hopes runs will flow from the bats of skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.
Champions Trophy: Chakaravarthy versus NZ batters will be a good contest, says Lalchand Rajput
New Delhi, March 8: In the 2025 Champions Trophy, India wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has carved a reputation for turning the game in his side's favour via his guile and variations. With India set to face New Zealand in the title clash in Dubai on Sunday, former cricketer-turned-coach Lalchand Rajput feels all eyes will be on how the Blackcaps batters stand up to the challenge posed by Chakaravarthy's wizardry.
In Dubai, India have the advantage: Laxmi Ratan Shukla ahead of IND vs AUS clash
New Delhi, March 4: Ahead of the first semi-between India and Australia in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday, former cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla asserted that when the both teams have faced each other in the sport, the cricket fans have witnessed a "fantastic match".
CT 2025: Smith hopes to avoid bearing spin bowling responsibility; reveals Australia's mantra for success against India
Dubai, March 3: Australia captain Steve Smith hopes to avoid bearing the responsibility of rolling his arm as a spinner, considering the turning nature of Dubai's strip ahead of their semi-final clash against India in the ongoing Champions Trophy on Tuesday.
Former cricketers Sarandeep, Yograj stress on 'spin to win' plan for India ahead of SF clash against Australia
New Delhi, March 3: Former India cricketers Yograj Singh and Sarandeep Singh have put emphasis on the impact spinners can have in their Champions Trophy semi-final clash against Australia on Tuesday.
Ravi Shastri picks India's XI for clash against Australia in Champions Trophy
Dubai, March 3: Ahead of the semi-final clash against Australia in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday, former India head coach Ravi Shastri said that the Men in Blue should play with the same team which played against New Zeand in their last group stage match, ICC Cricket reported.
From wicketless 2021 to maiden ODI fifer: Varun Chakravarthy's Dubai story finally gets its redemption arc
Dubai, March 2: Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy had a perfect redemption story in Dubai during his ICC Champions Trophy debut, as he overcame the demons of his horror ICC T20 World Cup 2021 outing at the same venue and registered a memorable five-wicket haul against New Zealand in his side's final ICC Champions Trophy group stage match on Sunday.
No-excuses mindset: Phillips assures NZ unaffected by India's non-travelling advantage
Dubai, March 1: Glenn Phillips assured that New Zealand remains unaffected by travelling from Pakistan to Dubai and India, playing all its matches at the same venue. He went on to lay out their plan to counterattack India's spin threat in Dubai in their upcoming fixture on Sunday.
Didn't expect such over-reliance: Ryan ten Doeschate hails India spinners for impact in CT
Dubai, March 1: India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate acknowledged that they didn't expect 'over-reliance' on spin in the ongoing Champions Trophy. He also addressed the minimal probability of 300-plus scores on the Dubai strip and how the management operates within the Indian setup.
Felt better rhythm against Pakistan: Kuldeep Yadav on his 3-40 performance
Dubai, Feb 24: India spinner Kuldeep Yadav said he was in a better rhythm in the Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan on Sunday as he returned with figures of 3-40 in his nine overs to skittle out opponents for 241.
Kuldeep Yadav crosses 300 international wickets in Pakistan clash, fifth Indian spinner to reach milestone
Dubai, February 23: 'Chinaman' spinner Kuldeep Yadav joined an exclusive club after becoming just the fifth spinner for India to take 300-plus international wickets.
Champions Trophy: Babar Azam's struggles against spin persist in ODIs - Can India capitalize?
Dubai, February 23: Ahead of the much-awaited clash between Pakistan and India, all eyes will be on former skipper and right-hand batter Babar Azam, whose performance will be on the radar, especially how he fares against the quality Indian spinners in the Champions Trophy blockbuster clash between the two sides in Dubai on Sunday.
Champions Trophy: Spin demons continue to haunt Babar Azam in ODIs, will it be same against India?
Dubai, February 22: Pakistan's premier batter Babar Azam's performance will be on the radar, especially how he fares against the quality Indian spinners in the Champions Trophy blockbuster clash between the two sides in Dubai on Sunday.
USA breaks India's 1985 record by successfully defending lowest total in ODI
Al Amarat, February 18: The USA broke India's 1985 record of successfully defending the lowest total in a full men's ODI on Tuesday.
Rajasthan Royals appoint Sairaj Bahutule as spin-bowling coach ahead of IPL 2025
New Delhi, February 13: Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule on Thursday joined Rajasthan Royals as spin-bowling coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
IPL: Sairaj Bahutule returns to Rajasthan Royals as spin bowling coach
New Delhi, Feb 13: Former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule has returned to the Rajasthan Royals as the side’s spin bowling coach ahead of IPL 2025. Bahutule, 52, returns to the franchise after having been a part of the setup from 2018-21, before going to the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) for a three-year stint.
Adil Rashid becomes seventh player for England to breach 400 international wickets mark
Ahmedabad, February 12: With a four-wicket haul in the third ODI against India on Wednesday, Adil Rashid etched his name in the history book by becoming just the seventh England player to take 400 international wickets.