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Ravindra Jadeja credits domestic cricket for maintaining rhythm
Feb 11, 2025Ravindra Jadeja attributes his recent success in ODIs to his preparation in domestic cricket, particularly his performance in a Ranji Trophy match. His stint helped him maintain his bowling rhythm, enabling him to excel in the ongoing series against England ahead of the Champions Trophy.
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How Rohit Sharma's agonising wait ended with his 32nd ODI hundred ahead of Champions Trophy
Feb 11, 2025Rohit Sharma skillfully responded to critics with his 32nd ODI century against England, showing his classic form. His composed innings, alongside Shubman Gill, solidified India's position. Sharma emphasized his focus on the upcoming games, dismissing questions about his future plans. Teammate Ravindra Jadeja praised Rohit's confident, natural stroke play, reflecting the team's support.
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Varun Chakravarthy second oldest Indian to make ODI debut
Feb 10, 2025Varun Chakravarthy made his ODI debut for India at the age of 33, becoming the second oldest One-Day cricketer for India in the last 50 years. The Tamil Nadu spinner was presented his cap by Ravindra Jadeja and marked the occasion by dismissing Phil Salt in his second over.
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OCA embarrassed after floodlight failure stalls ODI
Feb 10, 2025India captain Rohit Sharma's charge in the second ODI was interrupted for 35 minutes due to a floodlight failure in Cuttack. A generator malfunction caused the lights to go off, creating an embarrassing situation for the Odisha Cricket Association and the BCCI. Floodlight testing had been conducted for the past five days before the match.
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Feb 10, 2025India skipper Rohit Sharma hit his 32nd ODI century, guiding India to a series-clinching victory over England at Barabati Stadium. Rohit's 119 off 90 balls, accompanied by Shubman Gill's 60 and Ravindra Jadeja's 3-35, ensured a comfortable chase of England's 306 runs. His resurgence in form is a positive sign ahead of the Champions Trophy.
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No concerns about Rohit Sharma's form in ODIs, says Sitanshu Kotak
Feb 9, 2025India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak dismissed concerns over Rohit Sharma's form, highlighting his recent performances, while emphasizing that occasional failures are normal. He praised the team's overall batting performance against England, noting key contributions from Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, and Axar Patel, despite losing early wickets. Virat Kohli's fitness was also given the green light.
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Feb 9, 2025The Barabati Stadium saw a significant turnout, with fans eager to watch Indian cricketer Virat Kohli train, indicating his fitness for the second ODI against England. The pitch favoured chasing teams, potentially influencing match strategies, while India's playing XI faced selection dilemmas, including balancing left-right combinations and managing players' workloads.