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India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
When Gautam Gambhir explained Kuldeep Yadav's omission in England Test series
Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta has explained why star spinner Kuldeep Yadav did not play a single Test match in England. Kuldeep, the only wrist-spinner in the Indian team, did not get a game in the five-match Test series, despite the pitches having barely any grass throughout the exclusion raised many questions, especially as England were regularly scoring 350+ totals. When asked about it during the series, the Indian think tank maintained that including Kuldeep upset the balance of the on X, cricketer-turned-analyst Dasgupta revealed he had a conversation with Gautam Gambhir and the Indian team management and was satisfied with the explanation they gave. Dasgupta said the main problem against England was their ability to score quickly, which meant India needed a batting cushion of 350-400 runs to stay in the game. That requirement made it hard to include Kuldeep in the further added that India might have played Kuldeep if the lower order had contributed more in the first Test at Headingley. Given the failure of Sai Sudharsan, Karun Nair, and the tailenders in that game, the management stayed apprehensive about playing an extra spinner.'Tactically I did not agree with several things from Gambhir. In this series, India batted till 8. I had a long chat with Gambhir and the team management, who explained to me that against England they needed a longer batting line-up because the Ben Stokes side is known to chase down big targets. Yes, they needed 20 wickets to win but to stay in the game, India needed 350-400 runs,' Dasgupta said on X.'If Karun, Sai, or the lower-end batters had scored in the first Test at Headingley, maybe then we could have seen Kuldeep Yadav play in England. So, I understand,' he I didn't agree with all the tactical calls, talking to Gautam made me understand where the team was coming from. Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) August 7, 2025Dasgupta also weighed in on the workload management of Jasprit Bumrah. The former wicketkeeper stated that Bumrah not playing all matches in a Test series should not become the norm. He argued that any player should either be declared fit or unfit, instead of being scheduled to play only certain games.'Jasprit Bumrah is the best bowler in the world, across formats. But this whole workload management issue, I do not think it helps the team to settle down. Either he is fit or not fit. It is not fair to the team, and not fair to the team as well. When words go in the air like 'will he play or not', that is not good,' he put things in context, Bumrah and the Indian team had clarified at the start of the series that the pacer would play only three matches. Bumrah had returned to cricket during the Indian Premier League after a three-month injury layoff. He had sustained the injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he bowled a high decision to not play Bumrah in all Tests came from the BCCI medical team, which wanted to avoid the risk of another injury.- EndsTune InMust Watch
News18
4 days ago
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- News18
Ganguly Says Bowlers 'Are Ready' But 'Want Kuldeep To Be Included Somehow'
Last Updated: Sourav Ganguly believes India's bowling is strong, emphasised Jasprit Bumrah's importance but advocated for spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes that India's bowling attack is ready with or without Jasprit Bumrah. and with more playtime, they will become even more prepared. He emphasised Bumrah's importance, stating that his presence significantly enhances the bowling attack. Ganguly also thinks spinner Kuldeep Yadav should be included in India's setup. Since his debut against Australia in Dharamsala in 2017, Kuldeep has played 13 Tests and taken 56 wickets. His last Test appearance was against New Zealand in India. However, he missed out on a spot in Rohit Sharma-led India's squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia. Kuldeep was part of India's squad for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, a five-Test match series, but did not get a chance to play in any match. Ganguly told Sports Tak that all the players are prepared, and more game time will help them further. He wants Bumrah to be fit, as his participation strengthens the attack. He also advocates for including Kuldeep in the team, noting the importance of having a good spinner. 'All of them are ready. And the more chances we get, the more ready we will be. I want Bumrah to be fit. Because if Bumrah plays, the attack becomes even better. Jasprit Bumrah is not easy on this wicket. We will have to look at the spinners. I want Kuldeep to be included in the team somehow," Sourav Ganguly was quoted as saying by Sports Tak. Ganguly added that if Rishabh Pant is injured, Dhruv Jurel should keep wickets. He believes that if Pant bats at number five, with Jadeja at six and Washington at seven, Kuldeep will find a place in the team. He stressed the necessity of having a good spinner in the fourth and fifth positions for consistent wins against strong teams over a long period. 'I think if Rishabh Pant was injured, Jurel would have to play. If Rishabh Pant comes in 5th, and Jadeja comes in 6th, and Washington comes in 7th, then Kuldeep will have a place in this team. Because with good teams, over a long period, to win consistently, it is very important to be a good spinner in the 4th and 5th" added Ganguly. India recently played a five-Test match series against England, which ended in a 2-2 draw after Shubman Gill-led India defeated England by six runs in the last Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
28-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
IND vs ENG: Should India push Jasprit Bumrah to play 5th Test vs England?
Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah looked tired while bowling in the 4th Test match in Manchester. The game at Old Trafford was Bumrah's third match of the series, a limit that he had promised for himself going into the bilateral India's heroic draw in the 4th Test match, all eyes are on the speedster, and if he will be able to push himself to play the final match of the series. With India forcing an unlikely draw in Manchester, the team has a chance to level the series at The Oval. The inclusion of Bumrah would surely boost India's chance in the game, but the team will run the risk of running the seamer to the ground, considering his recent history with back India cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his thoughts on Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the final Test against England. While Bumrah is currently available for selection, Chopra believes the decision to play him should be based on his recent workload rather than just the number of matches he has played. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra pointed out the fact that Bumrah bowled only once in the 4th Test match. The speedster bowled 33 overs in the only innings that India bowled against England. This was also the first time in his career that Bumrah gave over 100 runs in a single innings.'...We had spoken about workload management for Jasprit. Of course, it's a very quick turnaround, but India have bowled only once. We didn't bowl on the first and last days. We bowled on Day 2 and Day 3, and a little bit on Day 4,' Chopra said on his YouTube the series got underway, it was made clear by the team management that Bumrah would play only three of the five Tests to manage his workload. The caution stemmed from the Sydney Test of the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he broke down on the final day of the particular back injury which has haunted him in his cricketing career again forced him to miss the Champions Trophy and a home series against England. To ensure longevity and avoid repeated breakdowns, the ace pacer needs to be preserved smartly.'Workload management is not about how many matches you play. It should be about the number of overs you bowl. Should Bumrah be playing with the series on the line?' Chopra commented amidst prevalent workload talks of Workload in EnglandJasprit Bumrah has played three Test matches in England and has bowled 120 overs. To keep things in context, Bumrah's body broke down in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 while bowling the 152nd over in that also needs to be mentioned that Bumrah looked tired in the 4th Test match against England and also copped an unfortunate ankle injury, when he tripped down the stairs of Old last time that Bumrah got injured, he was ruled out for nearly 4 months, which forced him to miss the Champions Trophy 2025, a tournament that India the moment, India have no big tournaments aligned. The team will play Asia Cup 2025 in September and then play the home Test season, before shifting their focus to the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be played in February–March next year.- EndsTune InMust Watch
India Today
27-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Retained in mega-auction, Nitish Reddy contemplating SunRisers Hyderabad exit
Star all-rounder Nitish Reddy wants to leave the SunRisers Hyderabad. Sources close to the development have told India Today that Reddy is looking for a fresh start, just one year after he was retained in the mega-auction by the Indian Premier League paid Nitish Kumar Reddy Rs 6 crore to retain the player in the mega-auction. He was one of the five players that SRH retained after reaching the final in the 2024 season. Nitish and Abhishek Sharma were the only two Indian players who were shown trust by the franchise going into the mega-auction in December India Today has learnt that the all-rounder is not very happy with his role. Nitish played 13 matches in the 2025 season of the IPL. He predominantly played as a batter, bowling only 5 overs in the entire season. Nitish batted between No.5-No.7 positions, with the majority of his matches coming at No.6 or No.7. This significantly reduced his output with the bat, as the all-rounder fetched only 182 runs in 13 games, a significant reduction from his output in 2024, where he scored 303 have told the masthead that Nitish wanted the No.4 role in SRH last season and agreed to the retention after getting assurances. However, as it turned out in the 2025 season, tricky pitches in the IPL meant that the franchise needed an experienced campaigner at No.4, a role that was given to Heinrich in his new No.4 role, had his career-best season in the IPL, hitting 487 runs at a strike rate of 172.70, including one case Nitish does leave SRH and goes into the auction pool, it is expected that several teams will be interested in the services of the player, who has the ability to bowl fast and hit big shots at Lands in Legal TroubleMeanwhile, the all-rounder has got himself into legal trouble with his former player agency Square The One. Nitish Reddy's former agent has filed a petition against him, seeking over Rs 5 crore in unpaid Today had reported earlier that the relationship between Nitish Reddy and his former player management agency, Square The One, broke down during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The player subsequently signed with the manager of another India cricketer who was also part of that management agency, Square The One Private Limited, has filed a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, alleging breach of the management agreement and non-payment of dues. The case is expected to be heard in the Delhi High Court on July 28.- EndsTune InMust Watch
NDTV
27-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
India Star In Legal Trouble After Return From England, Sued For Rs 5 Crore
India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy got embroiled in a legal trouble. The all-rounder, who was a part of India's squad for the five-match Test series against England, got injured after the third match and has been ruled out of the remaining two Tests. After returning to India, Reddy landed in a pit of controversy as his former agent filed a petition against him, asking him to clear his dues of Rs 5 crore. Reddy was managed by the player agency, Square The One, and they have dragged the matter to the court. According to some sources of India Today, Reddy opted for a new manager during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia, ending his four-year relationship with Square The One. However, the agency has now accused him for not clearing the dues. A petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act has been filed by Square The One Private Limited, accusing the Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder of breaching the management agreement and non-payment of dues. The Delhi High Court is likely to hear the case on Monday, July 28. The report further stated that the agency managed Reddy since 2021 and even arranged many commercials and brand endorsements for him during their four-year association. "Ninety percent of such disputes do not reach court and are resolved privately. But in this case, Nitish refused to pay any money and claimed he had secured the deals himself," a source told India Today on the condition of anonymity. Talking about Reddy, the all-rounder suffered a knee injury after the third Test against England and was ruled out of the remaining two matches. India, already trailing 1-2 in the five-match series, suffered several injury blows ahead of the fourth Test as Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep were also ruled out of the match. Anshul Kamboj was roped in as a replacement of Arshdeep Singh in the fourth Test in Manchester as India also included Sai Sudharshan in the Playing XI, replacing Karun Nair.
