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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
India vs England: 'I think he can walk in straight to bat at No. 3,' predicts Michael Clarke on India batter
File photo of former Australia cricketer Michael Clarke. (Getty Images) Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has suggested that India should position Sai Sudharsan at number three in the Test batting order for the upcoming series against England, following Virat Kohli's retirement and the subsequent reshuffling of the batting lineup where Shubman Gill is expected to move to the number four position. The vacancy at number three has emerged as Gill, who previously occupied that spot, is likely to shift down the order to fill the void left by Kohli at number four in the Test lineup. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Sai Sudharsan's recent performances in the IPL have caught attention, where he secured the Orange Cap by scoring 759 runs in 15 matches at an average of 54.21 and a strike rate of 156.17, including one century and six fifties. India Test squad for England tour: Shubman Gill to lead, Rishabh Pant his deputy The left-handed batter also claimed the Emerging Player of the Year award, surpassing competitors like Priyansh Arya and Noor Ahmad. "To me, this kid is a superstar, Sai Sudharsan. I think he is a number three in Test cricket. I think he is probably going to open the batting in time in India's T20I and ODI team. He is in their Test squad. He gets his first opportunity in England," Clarke stated on the Beyond23 Cricket podcast. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Concentrated Siberian Ginseng Extract 2oz Superior Ginseng Undo Clarke expressed confidence in Sudharsan's abilities, particularly highlighting his technical prowess and mental readiness for the role. "I think he can walk in straight to bat at number three. I think technically he's very good, he's got all the shots and mentally, he's ready. He really impressed me and he's a good looking player as well," Clarke shared. Poll Should Sai Sudharsan bat at number three in the Test lineup against England? Yes, he is ready for the challenge No, he should be lower down the order Maybe, depending on the conditions Not sure, need to see more performances Another contender for the number three position has emerged in Karun Nair, who recently scored a double century while batting at the same position during India A's first game on the England tour. Both Gill and Sudharsan were scheduled to participate in the second four-day game, but their IPL commitments prevented their participation. The two players will only have the opportunity to adjust to English conditions through an intra-squad game before the first Test match in Leeds.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Michael Clarke picks IPL youngster for big role in India's Test vs England, snubs Karun Nair: ‘This kid is a superstar'
Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke feels that India should go with Sai Sudharsan at the number 3 position for the upcoming Test series against England. Virat Kohli's retirement has left India with a challenging void to fill at the No. 4 spot in the Test lineup, and newly appointed captain Shubman Gill has emerged as the frontrunner to take on that responsibility. With Gill expected to shift down to No. 4, India must now identify a reliable option to slot in at No. 3 — a position he had made his own over the past few years. Clarke advised India to use Sai Sudharsan at the crucial number 3 spot as he is confident that the left-handed batter will definitely get an opportunity on England tour. "To me, this kid is a superstar, Sai Sudharsan. I think he is a number three in Test cricket. I think he is probably going to open the batting in time in India's T20I and ODI team. He is in their Test squad. He gets his first opportunity in England. Sudharsan had a dream IPL season with bat, and as he won the Orange Cap for scoring 759 runs in 15 matches at an average of 54.21, with a strike rate of 156.17, a century and six fifties. The left-handed batter also walked away with the Emerging Player of the Year award, brushing off competition from Priyansh Arya, Noor Ahmad, and other youngsters. Clarke was thoroughly impressed with Sudharsan's IPL performances, highlighting his sound technique and ability to score heavily while taking minimal risks. "I think he can walk in straight to bat at number three. I think technically he's very good, he's got all the shots and mentally, he's ready. He really impressed me and he's a good looking player as well," Clarke said on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast. However, another Indian batter has made a solid case to bat at the number 3 position - Karun Nair, who scored a brilliant double century in the India A's first game on England tour while batting at the same position. The likes of Gill and Sai Sudharsan were expected to play the second four-day game but their IPL commitments did not allow them. The duo would only get the intra-squad game to acclimatise before the first Test in Leeds.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Vaibhav Suryavanshi enters CSK dressing room to touch MS Dhoni's feet again, video sends cricket fans in a meltdown
Smashing bowlers of international repute for sixes may be second nature to Vaibhav Suryavanshi but deep down, he is still a 14-year-old boy feeling butterflies in his stomach seeing the legends of the game. And who better than MS Dhoni himself? After doing what he does best - hitting bowlers to all parts of the ground - Suryavanshi let the fanboy inside him take over. During the customary post-match handshake between the players of Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, Suryavanshi bent down to touch Dhoni's feet instead of shaking his hands. A bit taken aback by the gesture, Dhoni held the other hand of the young RR opener and gave a pat. But Suryavanshi wasn't done. He made his way to the CSK dressing room after the match. He met Dhoni again and this time, indulged in a brief chat with the legendary cricketer. Before bidding goodbye, Suryavanshi once again touched Dhoni's feet. The video of Suryavnashi entering the dressing room to touch Dhoni's feet surfaced on social media on Thursday, a couple of days after the RR vs CSK match in Delhi. Suryavanshi, one of the finds of this season and the frontrunner to bag the Emerging Player of the Year award, was rewarded for his stunning show in the IPL instantly. The attacking left-hander was picked in the India U19 squad that is slated to tour England. The baby-faced big-hitter from Bihar's Samastipur had become the toast of the nation after becoming the youngest to smash an IPL hundred and his 35-ball century last month against Gujarat Titans was also the second fastest of the league. He has played five first-class matches and six List A games for Bihar but is yet to score a hundred in any of those matches. However, Suryavanshi had made a hundred against the Australia U19 in the first Youth Test at Chennai last year. The tour, scheduled to begin on June 24, will include a 50-over warm-up match, followed by a five-match Youth One-Day series and two Multi-Day matches against England U19.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
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- The Hindu
Roshan Singh pens a new four-year deal with Bengaluru FC
Defender Naorem Roshan Singh signed on Wednesday a fresh four-year contract with Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC which will see the player stay at the club till 2029. 'Bengaluru, your macha is going nowhere,' Roshan said in an announcement video posted by BFC on its X account. 'Football gave me many things. A debut to remember, goals to cherish. Teammates I can call friends, fans I can call family. There were some medals and trophies along the way, too. 'But I was luckier than most, because football gave me a home away from home,' Roshan added. Roshan, who joined the club as a teenager in 2017, progressed through the side's Reserve Team before making his Indian Super League debut in 2020. The full-back has made 91 appearances in the Indian Super League, raking up 14 assists and two goals in the process. The 26-year-old has also appeared in two ISL finals, while also winning the Durand Cup in 2022. In the most recent 2024-25 season, Roshan was one of only two players to appear in every single ISL fixture for the Blues; making 28 appearances in total alongside club captain Sunil Chhetri. Following a breakthrough season in 2021-22 which included seven assists and his debut goal, Roshan was named the ISL's Emerging Player of the Year in 2022. He made his debut for the Indian National Team later that year, and has since made 12 appearances for the country.
