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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: 'Proper doppelganger!' – Dinesh Karthik reveals Cheteshwar Pujara lookalike
Cheteshwar Pujara (Photo by) Former Indian cricketer and commentator Dinesh Karthik has shared a light-hearted video on social media featuring Indian Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara and his doppelganger Alex Noble, a BBC Sport journalist, during the ongoing Test series between England and India. Karthik, who is part of the broadcast team for the series, created a playful moment by introducing the two lookalikes to each other and capturing their reactions. The video, shared on Karthik's Instagram account, shows him introducing both Pujara and Noble while highlighting their striking resemblance despite being from different parts of the world. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "What I'm going to show you right now is one cricketer and another person who look so similar, from a completely different part of the globe. Let me show you all. This is Cheteshwar Pujara, Indian cricketer, and a man who's into broadcasting recently, and have a look at this, this is Alex Noble," Karthik said in the video. The clip features Karthik asking both individuals about their resemblance, which resulted in laughter among those present. Noble, who works as a sports journalist with BBC Sport, was identified by Karthik as Pujara's 'proper doppelganger'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe the Price of These Dubai Apartments Binghatti Developers FZE Get Offer Undo Pujara, who has represented India in 103 Test matches and scored 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, last appeared for the national team in 2023 during the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval. Poll Is Dinesh Karthik a better commentator or cricketer? Better commentator Better cricketer Both equally good Since then, Pujara has been absent from the national setup, missing both the home series against New Zealand and the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. He has maintained his cricket presence by participating in domestic cricket. In the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy , Pujara represented Saurashtra and scored 402 runs in seven matches, maintaining an average of 40.20. His performance included a double century. Currently, he is contributing to the broadcast team covering the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
United News of India
15 hours ago
- Sport
- United News of India
Shastri reveals KL Rahul's technical tweak that has led to run streak
London, July 19 (UNI) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri foresees Indian opener KL Rahul scoring more tons in the longest format. Among the key contributors with the bat for India in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship series against England has been opener KL Rahul. With 375 runs from three Tests, which includes two centuries and a half-century, Rahul is the fourth-highest run-getter in the series so far. Rahul's recent exploits have earned him plaudits from the former India head coach Ravi Shastri. Speaking to the in the latest edition of The ICC Review, Shastri backed the experienced opener to continue delivering. 'I think there was not one person in the world who denied his potential and said that he [Rahul] was not talented,' Shastri said. 'What annoyed people was, with that kind of talent, he was not delivering. And in this series, you're seeing the best of Rahul,' he said. Shastri went on to point out a technical tweak Rahul had done to enable this form. 'What I am seeing is a slight adjustment he's made with his front foot, in his stance and while defending,' Shastri said. 'It just opened up a bit, which allows his back to come through cleanly. Even when he's hitting it towards mid-wicket, it's the full face of the blade," Shastri said. 'He doesn't need to close the face of the blade, and fall over and get into trouble like he used to in the past. He would get out leg before, would get out bowled, he would get across too far and then be out leg before as well," Shastri said. 'He is sound technically, he has been as good as anyone. Especially, it's not moved a lot in the series, but when it's moved, he has had the game to look after that movement,' the former head coach said. KL Rahul's recent form has seen him amass the joint second-highest tons for India in Tests in England (four) after Rahul Dravid (six). At 33, Shastri believes the seasoned campaigner is hitting his peak in red-ball cricket, marking the beginning of what can be an extended period of dominance with the bat. 'He's at his prime. He has got to make these next three, four years count,' Shastri said. 'And I see him getting a lot of hundreds because he's playing a lot of cricket in India as well. So whatever that average is, he should be close to 50,' he added. Rahul currently has 3632 runs, averaging 35.3, with 10 hundreds and 18 half-centuries. The fourth Test between England and India will begin at Old Trafford, Manchester on July 23. UNI BM
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'What annoyed people was ...' - Ravi Shastri decodes KL Rahul's technical tweak behind red-hot Test form
NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has lavished praise on opener KL Rahul, crediting a subtle technical tweak as the key behind the right-hander's run-rich form in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship series against England. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With 375 runs from three Tests — including two centuries and a half-century — Rahul has been one of India's standout performers and sits fourth on the list of top run-getters in the series so far. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. Speaking on The ICC Review with Sanjana Ganesan, Shastri acknowledged Rahul's immense potential and stated that fans were frustrated in the past not because of his lack of talent, but because he wasn't delivering consistently. Sachin Tendulkar's first international hundred: The Farokh Engineer connection, bbq and a swing! "I think there was not one person in the world who denied his potential and said that he [Rahul] was not talented," Shastri said. "What annoyed people was, with that kind of talent, he was not delivering. And in this series, you're seeing the best of Rahul." Poll Do you think KL Rahul will maintain his form in the upcoming matches? Yes, definitely No, he might struggle It's hard to say Shastri pointed out that a small adjustment in Rahul's front-foot stance has unlocked greater consistency and technical assurance. "What I am seeing is a slight adjustment he's made with his front foot, in his stance and while defending," he explained. "It just opened up a bit, which allows his bat to come through cleanly. Even when he's hitting it towards mid-wicket, it's the full face of the blade." The tweak has helped Rahul avoid past pitfalls — especially falling over and getting trapped leg-before or bowled. "He doesn't need to close the face of the blade and fall over and get into trouble like he used to in the past," Shastri added. Exclusive | First look of the Old Trafford pitch With four centuries now in Tests in England — joint second most by an Indian after Rahul Dravid (six) — Rahul, at 33, is entering a critical phase of his Test career. "He's at his prime. He has got to make these next three, four years count," said Shastri. "I see him getting a lot of hundreds... that average should be close to 50."
Int'l Cricket Council
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Shastri reveals KL Rahul's technical tweak that has led to run streak
Among the key contributors with the bat for India in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship series against England has been opener KL Rahul. With 375 runs from three Tests, which includes two centuries and a half-century, Rahul is the fourth-highest run-getter in the series so far. Rahul's recent exploits have earned him plaudits from the former India head coach Ravi Shastri. Speaking to Sanjana Ganesan in the latest edition of The ICC Review , Shastri backed the experienced opener to continue delivering. 'I think there was not one person in the world who denied his potential and said that he [Rahul] was not talented,' Shastri said. 'What annoyed people was, with that kind of talent, he was not delivering. And in this series, you're seeing the best of Rahul.' Shastri went on to point out a technical tweak Rahul had done to enable this form. 'What I am seeing is a slight adjustment he's made with his front foot, in his stance and while defending,' Shastri said. 'It just opened up a bit, which allows his back to come through cleanly. Even when he's hitting it towards mid-wicket, it's the full face of the blade. 'He doesn't need to close the face of the blade, and fall over and get into trouble like he used to in the past. He would get out leg before, would get out bowled, he would get across too far and then be out leg before as well. 'He is sound technically, he has been as good as anyone. Especially, it's not moved a lot in the series, but when it's moved, he has had the game to look after that movement.' KL Rahul's recent form has seen him amass the joint second-highest tons for India in Tests in England (four) after Rahul Dravid (six). At 33, Shastri believes the seasoned campaigner is hitting his peak in red-ball cricket, marking the beginning of what can be an extended period of dominance with the bat. 'He's at his prime. He has got to make these next three, four years count,' Shastri said. 'And I see him getting a lot of hundreds because he's playing a lot of cricket in India as well. So whatever that average is, he should be close to 50.' Rahul currently has 3632 runs, averaging 35.3, with 10 hundreds and 18 half-centuries. The fourth Test between England and India will begin at Old Trafford, Manchester on 23 July. The ICC ReviewICC World Test Championship, 2025/27News
NDTV
21 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
ICC Criticised, Mohammed Siraj Finds Support From England After Hefty Fine: "Love The Tension"
The 3rd India vs England Test was witness to some heated up confrontation between players of both the side. Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett were particularly aggressive. In the midst of this India fast bowler Mohammad Siraj was fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the fourth day of the third match of their ICC World Test Championship series against England at Lord's on Sunday. The incident occurred in the sixth over of England's second innings, when Siraj, after dismissing opener Ben Duckett, celebrated excessively at close proximity to the dismissed batter. "Siraj was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to 'using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match," the ICC said in a statement. "Siraj admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing. "On-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, third umpire Ahsan Raza and fourth umpire Graham Lloyd levelled the charge. "Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points. " Former England captain Nasser Hussain, however, aid Siraj did not deserve a fine. "One of the highlights of the Test match, the way India went at Crawley. For a start let's talk about time wasting. They (England openers) started 90 seconds later than they should have! They were very street-smart in the way they slowly walked down the stairs, pretending to get lost in the long room. India rightly went at them, and that obviously fired everyone up," Nasser Hussain said on Sky Sports. 'Then, Siraj was fired up. I think he's a better cricketer when he's fired up. You'd love to have Siraj on the side. I didn't think he should've been fined. He went close to the line, he was right in Duckett's face, he didn't barge (at) Duckett. If anything, Duckett went in that direction to get off the pitch. It wasn't a shoulder barge. I think it's a game of emotions, and you don't need 22 robots. I love the tension,' Hussain told Sky Sports Cricket.
