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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
‘Don't judge him on one game': RP Singh defends Kamboj
Lucknow: Former Indian left-arm pacer Rudra Pratap Singh has backed Anshul Kamboj, who made his India debut at Old Trafford in the Anderson-Tendulkar Test series, as a future pace partner for Mohammad Siraj , despite the youngster managing just one wicket and failing to impress in his first outing. Speaking to TOI, RP Singh said Kamboj is a very talented bowler and urged the selectors not to judge him based on a single performance. "He will be a wonderful addition to the bowling attack in the future, as I have personally watched him in the domestic circuit. He didn't do well in his debut match because he had been traveling with the India 'A' team in the UK and didn't get any rest before being asked to play. That affected his performance. " RP also spoke highly of Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh. "They are both hugely talented and will soon be seen playing regularly for India in all formats." RP also cautioned the Indian team management to manage Mohammad Siraj's workload carefully. "At the moment, his body is fit and he's bowling well, but he needs to be cautious. Bumrah and Siraj are assets to Team India and must be taken care of very well," he told TOI. When asked whether the Indian team is missing a left-arm pacer in the bowling attack and if Arshdeep should have been given a chance, RP, himself a former left-arm quick, said, "100% he has to be given a chance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 20 Breathtaking Blue Flag Beaches You Must Visit Learn More Undo He can swing the ball both ways, and he has developed his pace as well. I'm sure at some point, he's going to be part of the playing eleven." On Kuldeep Yadav not getting a single Test in England, RP said: "The Indian team perhaps decided to strengthen the batting department and therefore added a number of all-rounders to the squad. Kuldeep could have played all five Test matches, but the team management wanted a deeper batting lineup and opted for Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja, who are definitely better batters." RP also praised the UPT20 league, noting that around 18–20 UP players featured in IPL 2025 and four are currently part of the Indian squad across formats. "The UPT20 league is a platform that helps youngsters showcase their talent. Players like Vipraj Nigam, Zeeshan Ansari, Dhruv Jurel, and Aryan Juyal have proved themselves. Around 160 players have participated in the UP league, and 100 of them have been noticed by various scouts and franchises, which is a very positive sign for UP cricket," he concluded. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
IND vs ENG: Why Some Team India Players Stayed Back In London After Oval Test Win
Last Updated: After landing in Dubai on Tuesday evening, some team members took connecting flights home; Oval Test hero Mohammad Siraj is headed to Hyderabad from there After levelling the series with a memorable win at the Oval, the Indian cricket team chose to skip celebrations and quietly dispersed. Less than 24 hours after the victory, several players, including Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Shardul Thakur, boarded flights back to India on Tuesday morning. The team members arrived in Dubai on Tuesday evening and then took connecting flights to their respective homes. Mohammad Siraj, the hero of the Oval Test, will travel to his home in Hyderabad after reaching Dubai. Meanwhile, other players have decided to stay in London for some rest. Arshdeep and Prasidh Krishna were seen spending time with their families in the city, while Kuldeep Yadav, who did not play in the series, was spotted roaming with former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla. Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the deciding match due to workload management, was released by the BCCI and had already returned to India. A BCCI source told PTI, 'There was no celebration last night. It has been a long and tiring series. The players spent time with their families or alone. Most of the players are returning to India, some are going elsewhere." India's performance in the series showcased resilience. The team lost the first match of the 5-match Test series against England, then after a loss in Leeds, bounced back with a win in Birmingham to equalise the series. England secured a victory in the Lord's Test, taking a 2-1 lead. The result of the Manchester Test remained undecided, bringing the series down to the final match. In the Oval Test, India clinched a thrilling victory on the last day, thanks to Mohammad Siraj's lethal bowling, concluding the series in a 2-2 draw. 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.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Tragic Hero To Fountainhead: The Mohammed Siraj Show Lights Up The Oval
Every sporting contest has a hero and a tragic hero. But not many times a tragic hero turns into a fountainhead. Mohammad Siraj was India's fountainhead as the team clinched one of the most memorable Test wins ever against England at The Oval. But the massive performance came after several lows. When Mohammad Siraj crossed the ropes on Sunday evening after taking Harry Brook 's catch, he stood there with his face hidden in his palm and in utter disbelief. Prasidh Krishna had begun celebrating a moment that would not last long. After India won the Oval Test by 6 runs, in the middle of massive moments of joy, Mohammad Siraj opened up to the broadcasters - 'What happened to me last night with Harry Brook's catch was unbelievable. I woke up in the morning and checked Google on my phone and took out a 'Believe' emoji wallpaper and told myself that I will do it for the country'. It was the spirit of Siraj that propelled India as the team refused to surrender even after the pounding they got from Brook and Joe Root on the 4th day of the test. Siraj stood along the boundary asking the crowd to cheer for Team India. With less than 40 runs on the 4th day of Oval test, Team India roared back. Mohammad Siraj bowled a spell of unplayable deliveries the beat the Englishmen consistently. He inspired Prasidh Krishna to send Joe Root back. England needed 37 runs at that stage. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj shouldered the responsibility of spearheading a depleted pace attack. He told Dinesh Karthik, 'I always believe that I can win the game from any point... My only plan was to bowl good areas. Didn't matter if I took wickets or went for runs." Siraj bowled more than any other bowler in the series, played all 5 tests and picked 23 wickets. There were times when he waged lonely battles. On Sunday evening, under grey Oval skies he bowled eight overs on the trot to keep the pressure on England. The boy from Hyderabad felt lonely and defeated at the end of the Lord's test after a passionate dive to drive India to a win where they fell short. He was a tragic hero at the end of the Lord's test. Jadeja asked him to remember his dad and play for him. Three weeks later... with a match haul of 9 wickets and a five-wicket haul, Siraj sang the redemption song. The 31-year-old right-arm fast bowler effectively drove the Indian attack by delivering 185.3 overs. After 25 days of intense test cricket in England, fans would be happy to zoom back on Siraj cam and watch the reels as they go viral.
India.com
6 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Former England Cricketer reveals the nickname English players gave to Mohammed Siraj, his name is...
Former England Cricketer reveals the nickname English players gave to Mohammed Siraj, his name is... New Delhi: Team India's fast bowler Mohammad Siraj won everyone's heart by performing brilliantly in the fifth Test played against England at the Oval. On the last day of the match, when England's victory was considered certain, Siraj single-handedly turned the match around. He demolished England's lower order and gave India a historic victory. Siraj took a total of 9 wickets (4 in the first innings, 5 in the second) in this match. Former players praised after defeating England Siraj's performance is being praised not only by Indian but also by foreign players. After his deadly bowling, former players are calling him a hero. Former England captain Nasser Hussain and former English player Stuart Broad made a new revelation about him and told what name the England team calls Siraj. 'Mr. Angry': Siraj gets a new nickname Nasser Hussain said that Siraj's passion and aggression are clearly visible on the field. That is why the England team has named him 'Mr. Angry'. Nasser said, 'Siraj is always angry and bowls with full force. He has the potential to make the longest career in the history of Test cricket. Getting Root out, getting outswing with the old ball, and dealing with Atkinson and Crawley even under pressure — all this is proof of his skill.' England legend Stuart Broad also revealed the nickname given to Mohammad Siraj by the English players. Recalling a light-hearted moment, Broad said, 'I was on the pitch on Day 2 when Ben Duckett was going through his batting drills, and Siraj was doing some mental bowling exercises. Duckett looked at him and said, 'Morning, Mr. Angry! How are you doing, Mr. Angry?'' Joe Root called him a true warrior Former England captain Joe Root also praised Mohammad Siraj. He said that Siraj is a true warrior and a player whom you would always want to see in your team. He gives his all for India and he deserves full praise for this dedication. Siraj's brilliance in the entire series Mohammad Siraj was brilliant not only in this one match but in the entire Test series. He played the entire series without any break and was the only fast bowler in both teams who played all the Tests. Siraj bowled a total of 186 overs in this series and took 23 wickets.
The National
6 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Shubman Gill grew as batter and captain when India had backs to the wall
The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy will long be remembered for producing one of the most intense Test cricket battles seen in modern times. A 2-2 series draw after 25 days of epic fightbacks and bravery was an apt result for both England and India. While England will think long and hard about the six-run defeat at The Oval and the six dropped chances in the second innings that cost them a series win, India will be wondering about their own follies; be it dropping close to 10 chances in the first Test loss in Leeds or the incredulous dismissal of Mohammad Siraj that sealed their fate in the Lord's third Test. It was rough, but a fair result in the end. More so because it would have been a travesty if India had lost the series after dominating or leading 31 sessions in the series to England's 20. It would have been a particularly cruel initiation into Test captaincy for Shubman Gill. Not many expected Gill to break batting records in England. After all, he had averaged just 14 after three Tests there. But it was different this time. Flatter pitches and a softer Dukes ball meant bat dominated ball by a huge margin. Still, Gill proved to be the most prolific batter by a mile, finishing with a record 754 runs in the series, which was 200 more than the next best – Joe Root. While history will remember Gill's near perfect second Test in Birmingham where he smashed 269 and 161 to set up a massive 336-run win, it was his effort in the fourth Test that was his defining innings. In the third Test at Lord's and first innings in Manchester, Gill's traditional weakness against the ball coming in began to re-emerge. The right-handed batter was trapped lbw twice and doubts started to creep in. When India were 0-2 in the second innings of the fourth Test, still trailing by more than 300, it was now or never for Gill the batter and captain. There, Gill summoned every ounce of concentration and technique in his armoury to help thwart England for the best part of two days and keep India alive in the series. The ball was misbehaving at Old Trafford and Jofra Archer was a perennial threat. But Gill took hits to the body and ignored the variable bounce to earn a draw that was as good as a win for him. The series was set up perfectly at The Oval. He failed with the bat – getting run out and then trapped lbw once again. But the rest of the Indian batters picked up the slack. A target of 374 was always going to be difficult on the most lively surface of the series. But Harry Brook and Root did not think so, as they belted Indian bowlers to all parts, racing to 301-3 and within touching distance of victory. India were running low on fuel as they had mistakenly picked only three pacers when four were required. Brook then decided to finish the match in a hurry, lost his bat and wicket to Akash Deep, and gave India an opening in the match. From there, Gill and India closed in. Prasidh Krishna hustled in to blow away Jacob Bethell before getting a stupefied Root caught behind. That meant England needed 35 on the final day of the tour with four wickets in hand. It was clear the match would be over within the first hour as England were never going to do it in singles. India only had two bowlers to make a match of it – Siraj and Krishna – as Deep had picked up another injury and was barely able to bowl with any intensity, taking injections to take the field. Gill spread the field out and got England to either chase wide balls or defend from the stumps. There was almost nothing else in between. As brilliant as Siraj was in conjuring victory out of thin air by producing a devastating spell on his 25th day of the series, Gill too played his cards well. When an injured Chris Woakes came out to bat one-handed, Gus Atkinson looked to farm the strike and succeeded in keeping his partner on the non-striker's end, even hitting a crucial six off Siraj to bring the required runs down to single digits. But Gill did not change tactics, nor did he bring in the field to stop the single as any mis-hit or edge could have flow away for a boundary and that would been game over. Gill trusted in stopping the boundary and that is what ultimately proved to be the difference as a magic yorker from Siraj sealed a six-run win and share of the series. India had made a huge blunder in benching wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav on dry surfaces in the first four Tests and an equally big mistake by playing only three pacers in the fifth. In all likelihood, it was the team management and coach Gautam Gambhir's call to go one bowler short the entire series. But when the time came, Gill made the most of what he had and proved that stubborn determination can overcome any perceived deficiencies – be it in technique or team selection.
