‘Plays aggressive doesn’t mean he can’t defend’: India batting coach backs Rishabh Pant, hails Shubman Gill’s growth since BGT | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Plays aggressive doesn’t mean he can’t defend’: India batting coach backs Rishabh Pant, hails Shubman Gill’s growth since BGT | Cricket News – Times of India

India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: India may have ended Day Two of the first Test at Headingley with the upper hand, but England’s spirited resistance, led by Ollie Pope’s unbeaten hundred, ensured that the contest remained finely poised.Scorecard: India vs England 1st Test Day 2At stumps, England were…

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Pakistan denies military request from Iran, backs Tehran’s right to self-defence

Pakistan denies military request from Iran, backs Tehran’s right to self-defence

Pakistan on Thursday clarified that it has not received any request from Iran for military assistance in its escalating conflict with Israel, even as it reiterated strong moral and diplomatic support for Tehran’s right to self-defence under international law. “Pakistan’s position on Iran is clear and transparent: We provide full moral support to Iran; we…

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IND vs ENG: ‘He can bat all day like Dravid, Laxman, Pujara’ – Former India cricketer backs Karun Nair’s comeback | Cricket News – Times of India

IND vs ENG: ‘He can bat all day like Dravid, Laxman, Pujara’ – Former India cricketer backs Karun Nair’s comeback | Cricket News – Times of India

Karun Nair (Pic credit: ICC) As India prepare for the opening Test of the five-match Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy series against England, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has thrown his support behind Karun Nair, who is set to return to the Test arena after an eight-year hiatus.Kaif, speaking on his YouTube channel, praised Nair’s red-ball temperament and…

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WTC final: Australia head coach backs Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne after Lord’s heartbreak | Cricket News – Times of India

WTC final: Australia head coach backs Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne after Lord’s heartbreak | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, right, and batting partner Usman Khawaja react as they walk past each other during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Australia head coach, Andrew McDonald, has backed old guard Usman Khawaja and out of form…

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WTC Final: ‘Australia will come prepared’ – Harbhajan Singh backs Aussies over South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

WTC Final: ‘Australia will come prepared’ – Harbhajan Singh backs Aussies over South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

Pat Cummins (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has backed Australia to retain the World Test Championship (WTC) title in the upcoming final against South Africa at Lord’s, citing their superior familiarity with English conditions as a key factor.Led by Pat Cummins, Australia are aiming to become the first team to…

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India vs England: Ricky Ponting backs Shubman Gill as Test captain, suggests ideal batting spot | Cricket News – Times of India

India vs England: Ricky Ponting backs Shubman Gill as Test captain, suggests ideal batting spot | Cricket News – Times of India

Ricky Ponting has weighed in on India’s upcoming Test tour of England and the appointment of Shubman Gill as captain, calling it a “smart and timely” decision as the team transitions into a new era following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the longest format.Speaking to The ICC Review, Ponting praised the…

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Rate relief cheered: Auto industry backs RBI’s 50 bps repo cut; expects boost in affordability, retail demand – Times of India

Rate relief cheered: Auto industry backs RBI’s 50 bps repo cut; expects boost in affordability, retail demand – Times of India

India’s automobile sector has welcomed the Reserve Bank of India’s latest rate-cut move, calling it a timely intervention that could improve financing access, strengthen consumer sentiment, and support overall retail growth.On Friday, the RBI reduced the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5% and cut the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 100 basis points…

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India vs England: Gautam Gambhir drops massive playing XI hint, backs experienced batter in English conditions | Cricket News – Times of India

India vs England: Gautam Gambhir drops massive playing XI hint, backs experienced batter in English conditions | Cricket News – Times of India

Indian cricket test team captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has dropped a significant hint about the playing XI for the upcoming England Test series, voicing strong support for experienced batter Karun Nair. “When someone has scored heaps of runs, we won’t judge them…

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