IPL 2025: Dinesh Karthik backs Virat Kohli against CSK spin, shares Chepauk anecdote

IPL 2025: Dinesh Karthik backs Virat Kohli against CSK spin, shares Chepauk anecdote

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach Dinesh Karthik dismissed concerns over Virat Kohli’s supposed struggles against spin, asserting that the star batter is well-prepared to take on Chennai Super Kings’ formidable spin trio in their highly anticipated IPL 2025 clash in Chennai on Friday, March 28. Kohli has begun the new season in fine style, smashing…

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Watch: ‘I will spin the coin?’ – Shreyas Iyer left stumped by Ravi Shastri’s slip-up at toss | Cricket News – The Times of India

Watch: ‘I will spin the coin?’ – Shreyas Iyer left stumped by Ravi Shastri’s slip-up at toss | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer (Video grab) NEW DELHI: The toss proceedings at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continue to produce lighthearted moments, with former India cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri‘s slip of tongue during the Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad becoming the latest talking point….

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Spin, strangle, conquer: India’s quartet chokes New Zealand in Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

Spin, strangle, conquer: India’s quartet chokes New Zealand in Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav and KL Rahul celebrate the wicket of New Zealand’s Kane Williamson. (ANI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Eat, sleep, spin choke, repeat. India’s bowling effort in the Champions Trophy has had a repetitive ring to it but in spite of that, every tightening of the grip has felt different and had a…

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Champions Trophy final: India spin quartet awaits finest hour | Cricket News – The Times of India

Champions Trophy final: India spin quartet awaits finest hour | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s spin bowling arsenal has long been a cornerstone of its cricketing dominance. The ongoing ICC Champions Trophy has ensured the tradition carries on with the spin quartet of Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy being instrumental in India’s journey to the final.Each brings a distinct style and skill set,…

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India batters polish their skills in nets ahead of spin battle vs New Zealand

India batters polish their skills in nets ahead of spin battle vs New Zealand

Indian batters on Friday extensively honed their skill against left-arm and off-spin variations ahead of facing New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday. The top and middle-order batters faced the in-house spin quartet of Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja, before taking on an ensemble…

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Ranji Trophy Final: Spin wizard Harsh Dubey creates history on Day 3 to hand Vidarbha slight edge over Kerala | Cricket News – The Times of India

Ranji Trophy Final: Spin wizard Harsh Dubey creates history on Day 3 to hand Vidarbha slight edge over Kerala | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: In the Ranji Trophy final between Vidarbha and Kerala, Vidarbha gained a crucial 37-run first-innings lead on day three. The match witnessed some remarkable individual performances and records being broken.Harsh Dubey, Vidarbha’s young left-arm spinner, created history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in a single Ranji Trophy season. He claimed 3/88 in the…

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India’s spin puzzle: Why Axar, Jadeja are irreplaceable in Champions Trophy plans | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s spin puzzle: Why Axar, Jadeja are irreplaceable in Champions Trophy plans | Cricket News – The Times of India

Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel (PTI photo) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Just when the ring of fire was lit in its full glory, the Indian cricket team was applying the final touches to their preparations for the Champions Trophy and opener against Bangladesh. The batters were knocking a few deliveries, all bowlers rolled their arm over…

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