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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG 4th Test: 'Could have been 3-0 up' - Ravi Shastri's warning for India in crucial Manchester Test
Captain Shubman Gill and teammates line up for the anthems ahead of Day 1 of the 4th Test Match in Manchester, England (Photo by) As India face off against England in the crucial 4th Test at Manchester, the stakes are higher than ever. A win for the hosts would mean that a series victory would be out of reach for India, but a win for India would mean that the series will be decided in the final Test at The Oval. Ahead of the day's play, former India head coach and legend Ravi Shastri made sharp observations about how the visitors can avoid a repeat of the heartbreak they faced at Lord's and level the series. Backing the Shubman Gill-led side to level the series and bounce back from defeat, the 63-year-old said, "India could have been 3-0 up for all you know, but they'll have to work hard in this session." He also warned the Indian side, who were sent out to bat by England skipper Ben Stokes , who won the toss and opted to bowl, to keep focus on the first 30 overs and not lose too many wickets. "This is the first time you're getting close to English conditions. It's overcast, there's a bit of grass on the surface. There's pace around in the form of Jofra Archer. So their main aim would be those first 30 overs. Don't lose more than three wickets, then take it from there," warned Shastri. Big questions for India before 4th Test: No.3 dilemma, Kamboj debut, pitch worries The veteran also warned that the hosts are probably the more threatening side in this match, "England are a more dangerous side when they can play both ways. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo We know they can go full throttle at the top, they can go at four-and-a-half, five runs per over if they want," added the former head coach. India's luck in the toss has been far from ideal, with Shubman Gill failing to win a single toss yet since he took charge as India's Test captain. Poll Who do you think will win the 4th Test between India and England? India England Draw For India, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opened the game, as the visitors will look to get off to a solid start on Day 1 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground. With the unavailability of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Akash Deep, India have handed Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj his debut. Sai Sudharsan has replaced Karun Nair in the playing XI as well. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG 4th Test: Ravi Shastri says Ravindra Jadeja lacks self-belief – 'If he has even 40%...'
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: India batsman Ravindra Jadeja cuts for runs during day five of the third test match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 14, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by) Former India coach Ravi Shastri feels Ravindra Jadeja lacks belief in himself, and that was the reason he couldn't finish the Test match at Lord's against England. Jadeja remained unbeaten on 61 as India lost the Test by 22 runs. However, the 36-year-old is in terrific form with the bat and has scored 337 runs in the series, including four consecutive fifties. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'I feel Jadeja, if he has even 40 per cent of the belief that Ben Stokes has, he will win you a lot more matches. Because there is no doubt about his talent,' Ravi Shastri said on the cricket podcast Stick To Cricket. 'It's just that he will have to go and take charge and believe in himself,' he added. Shastri emphasized that despite scoring three triple hundreds in first-class cricket, it took Jadeja a long time to realise his batting potential. Poll How much do you agree with Ravi Shastri's statement that Jadeja lacks self-belief? Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree 'He has got three triple hundreds in first-class cricket. It took him ages to realise that he has that batting potential,' Shastri said. Speaking about the Lord's Test, he added: 'One of the great sights of this series was at the end of the Lord's Test, when Stokes and Jadeja hugged each other. Two of the best all-rounders in the business at the moment. Mutual respect in a tight game.' England lead the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-1, and the fourth Test of the five-match series will begin on Wednesday at Old Trafford in Manchester. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Ravi Shastri claims Ashes is NOT Australia's biggest rivalry and singles out one England star for turning India series in their favour
Ravi Shastri reckons that despite its 143-year history, the Ashes is no longer Australia 's biggest cricket rivalry. England v Australia stretches back to 1882-83, but world cricket's oldest series has now been surpassed by India v Australia, Shastri told The Overlap and Betfair's Stick to Cricket show, citing the record attendance of 373,691 at last winter's Boxing Day Test in Melbourne as evidence. 'I would say, in the years I played, the biggest rivalry is India v Pakistan. The interest it generates from the outside is massive,' said the former India head coach. 'Having said that, in the last 10 years, India v Australia has taken off. In cricketing terms, India v Australia has produced some series. 'This year, you've got record crowds into the MCG for Boxing Day. The largest number of people that came in since Don Bradman's team in 1936. 'Now, I think that The Ashes will get a lot of people, but to upstage that you have to have a great series and probably the best crowd ever.' That could be possible, with Cricket Australia reporting 50,000 ticket sales to English fans alone within the first 24 hours of general purchase last month. It coincides with a feeling that this England side under Ben Stokes is the best equipped to win down under since the 3-1 victory in 2010-11. Fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood should be fit, improving England's firepower, and Shastri reckons they could also benefit from including Liam Dawson ahead of Shoaib Bashir. A fractured finger for Somerset off-spinner Bashir, 21, has led to the recall of veteran Dawson this week, following an eight-year absence at Test level. But Shastri, a former spinner himself, said: 'You will need a spinner to do a controlling job, more than anything else. Someone who can keep it tight on a hot day, and hopefully give you some runs as well. 'Australia will be hard (for Bashir). You might need a spinner to give you more with the bat. Dawson's a good choice there.' As for the here and now, Shastri has praised Ben Stokes' influence in England opening up a 2-1 lead when, on the balance of play, the scoreline could be drastically different. Shastri was also full of praise for Ben Stokes' efforts in England's victory against India at Lord's Shastri also highlighted the importance of Liam Dawson's recall with Shoaib Bashir out injured 'If India had seized their moments it could have been 3-0 but England have shown a lot of character, first at Leeds, then again on the final day at Lord's, where the captain put his hands up, bowled those long spells, put his neck on the line and pulled it off. It is set up beautifully,' the 63-year-old said. 'If you saw the two captains, Shubman Gill was having an outstanding series and Stokes was getting there. 'You could almost sense at Edgbaston, he was preserving himself, wanting enough in the tank to go to Lord's at full pelt.' The fourth Test of five begins in Manchester on Wednesday, although forecast rain could disrupt its start.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The 'shocking' condition that ended Ravi Shastri and Amrita Singh's romance
The romance between Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri and Bollywood actress Amrita Singh continues to be a subject of widespread discussion. Their paths first crossed during a magazine photoshoot, leading to a blossoming romance and a stable relationship that many anticipated would culminate in marriage. However, the much-publicized couple broke up soon, over one shocking condition by the cricketer that Amrita was against. Why did Amrita Singh and Ravi Shastri break up? Ravi Shastri had allegedly proposed to Amrita Singh, and the two were rumored to be engaged in the 1980s. While the actress wanted to get married to the cricketer, it was one shocking question put forth by him that ultimately led to their split. Well, Ravi wanted Amrita to quit cinema before the two got married. The latter, who was at the peak of her career at that moment, did not wish to do so and rejected his proposal. As things did not work out between the duo, they eventually parted ways and moved on with different partners. Amrita Singh's romantic link-up with Vinod Khanna Right after their breakup, Amrita Singh was romantically linked to actor Vinod Khanna. Many reports suggested that the two had fallen for one another during the shooting of their film Bantwara. Buzz was that Amrita's mother was not on the same page with her relationship with Vinod Khanna, who was 12 years older than her. They ultimately broke up. Amrita Singh's marriage and subsequent divorce from Saif Ali Khan After this, Amrita Singh crossed paths with Saif Ali Khan and a whirlwind romance ensued. The duo finally tied the knot in 1991 and welcomed two kids: Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan. However, they parted ways in 2004. On the other hand, post his breakup from Amrita Singh, Ravi Shastri found love again in 1990 when he married Ritu Singh. The couple became parents to daughter Alekha. Surprisingly, after 22 years of marriage, in 2012, the couple announced divorce.
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
ICC Mulls Expanding T20 World Cup To 32 Teams, ODI World Cup To Have...
The ICC is discussing expanding the men's T20 World Cup to 32 nations. The International Cricket Council (ICC) reportedly discussed expanding the men's T20 World Cup to 32 nations in its Annual General Meeting (AGM), ongoing in Singapore. According to a report in Forbes, a six-man 'working group' led by New Zealand's Roger Twose will discuss it among other key decisions. The latest edition, in 2024, which India won, saw 20 teams participate. That number will remain for the next edition, in 2026. However, the ICC has been buoyed by the recent qualification of Italy for the 2026 edition and feels that the sport has found roots beyond the traditional centres. Meanwhile, the report said, the ODI World Cup is unlikely to be expanded from fielding 12 teams in 2023. The ICC is also set to consider the idea to split Test cricket into two divisions with promotion and relegation, adopted from football leagues around the globe. Although it is far from being materialised, the reports about a two-tier system started coming in last year and immediately caused a stir and debate. Opinion split on division-based Tests While the likes of Ravi Shastri felt it would help the traditional format, others like Michael Holding and Clive Lloyd expressed their apprehensions. Under this, India, Australia and England will make the first division and play more matches among themselves over a period of time than they currently do, with the second division competing among itself to secure promotion to the first. 'I've always believed that if you want Test cricket to survive and thrive, this is the way to go. The top teams should play each other more often, creating a contest," Shastri said on SEN radio. 'I think it will be terrible for all those countries who worked so hard to achieve Test status. Now they'll be relegated to playing among themselves in the lower section. How will they reach the top? (Only) by playing against better teams," Lloyd said in a media interaction. Holding told The Telegraph: 'If there is no promotion and relegation, the top division will just keep on making all the money. The bottom division will get poorer and teams will disappear. Maybe that is what they want. I get the impression that a lot of these countries that have a lot of money and take all the money out of the game want to continue and perhaps make it worse." 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.
