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India.com
11 hours ago
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- India.com
Prasidh Krishna to Ashish Nehra: Indian bowlers with WORST economy rate in a Test innings
In this collection of pictures, we will explore the list of Indian bowlers with worst economy rate in a Test innings. Former India pacer Lakshmipathy Balaji, once conceded runs against Pakistan at an economy rate of 5.4 in a Test match. Former left-arm pacer, Ashish Nehra once bowled an expensive spell against South Africa in a Test match, at an economy rate of 5.5. Indian speedster hailing from Jharkhand, Varun Aaron once a bowled an expensive spell at an economy rate of 5.57 in a Test against Australia in 2014. 1983 World Cup winner, Madan Lal, once bowled an expensive spell in a Test match against Pakistan at an economy rate of 5.6. Former India Test skipper, Anil Kumble bowled an expensive in a Test match against Pakistan at an economy rate of 5.61. India's legendary all-rounder, Kapil Dev once delivered a bowling spell against Pakistan at a economy rate of 5.68. Former Indian speedster hailing from Jharkhand, Varun Aaron once a bowled an expensive spell at an economy rate of 5.91 in a Test against Australia in 2014. Star India pacer, Prasidh Krishna, delivered an expensive spell by giving 128 runs off 20 overs at an economy rate of 6.40 in the first Test against England.
News18
01-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
Former India Pacer Backs Punjab Kings In IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: 'Know What To...'
Last Updated: Varun Aaron feels Punjab Kings have an advantage over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 due to the Ahmedabad pitch. Before the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, former India fast bowler Varun Aaron suggested PBKS might hold a slight advantage in Ahmedabad. The pitch's nature is expected to favour their top-order batsmen. 'I think the Ahmedabad surface, first of all, is going to suit Punjab. It'll suit both teams, but Punjab more so because they rely heavily on their openers. It's good that they qualified in the top two and got that one game out. Their young Indian contingent has now experienced a high-pressure, knockout kind of game. They know what to do and what not to do," Aaron stated on ESPNcricinfo's Time Out show. 'I'm sure Ricky Ponting has been involved. They can now reset and approach this game with a fresh mindset. Like Shreyas Iyer said after Qualifier 1, 'They lost a battle but haven't lost the war yet'," he added. Former Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody, on the other hand, urged PBKS to swiftly move past their previous setback, where they were bowled out for a mere 101 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Qualifier 1 in New Chandigarh. He encouraged them to concentrate on the strengths that propelled their success this season. While acknowledging MI as 'definitely favourites" for the match, he added, 'you'd never write off Punjab," as this team 'has certainly punched above their weight." MI secured their place in Qualifier 2 against PBKS after defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in New Chandigarh on Friday, posting an imposing 228 for 5. 'They've had some time to park that disappointment. They need to refocus on what made them good this year. A lot of their uncapped players have performed beyond expectations," Moody commented. Aaron also highlighted the significance of establishing early momentum in this crucial knockout match. He concurred with Moody that batting first would be the more judicious approach, especially for a team like PBKS with a comparatively inexperienced batting line-up. 'I think Punjab would love to set the tone, particularly in a knockout game like this. I completely agree with Tom: it's always better to set the target. They have a good batting unit, but it's inexperienced. In a high-pressure game, setting the target can reduce pressure, allowing the bowlers to take over," Aaron explained. (With inputs from IANS) First Published: June 01, 2025, 12:52 IST
Time of India
26-05-2025
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- Time of India
Varun Aaron's retention radar: Hits, misses, & the big-money busts of IPL 2025
CSK: Time to cut ties? Sunrisers Hyderabad: Big bucks, low returns Live Events KKR: Mixed views on big names LSG: Time for a reset? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Former India pacer Varun Aaron has weighed in on the IPL 2025 retention debate, offering clear views on who should stay and who should go ahead of the next season. With Punjab Kings, RCB, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians in the hunt for the title, attention is already turning to future squad a video shared by ESPNcricinfo on X, Aaron scrutinized some of the biggest names and price tags from this season, suggesting major shakeups for struggling franchises — especially Chennai Super Kings, who finished bottom of the table for the first time slotted Ravichandran Ashwin, Rachin Ravindra, and Devon Conway into the "release" category. CSK spent ₹9.75 crore on Ashwin, who returned with just 33 runs and 7 wickets in 9 matches. Rachin (191 runs in 8 games) and Conway (156 in 6) also failed to live up to was unimpressed by Ishan Kishan's inconsistent season, despite two standout knocks (106* and 94*). The ₹11.25 crore man managed just 354 runs in 14 also questioned Mohammed Shami's retention value, who bagged just 6 wickets in 9 games at an average of 56.16. However, Aaron backed Nitish Kumar Reddy for retention, believing in the young gun's the champions Kolkata Knight Riders, Aaron endorsed retaining Ajinkya Rahane, who led the batting charts for KKR with 390 runs in 13 Venkatesh Iyer, one of the highest-paid players this season (₹23.75 crore), was called a "major flop" after scoring just 142 runs at believes Lucknow Super Giants should clean house. Injured pace prodigy Mayank Yadav, bought for ₹11 crore after a breakout 2024, couldn't feature due to fitness spearhead Ravi Bishnoi also struggled, with just 9 wickets in 11 matches and a bloated economy of was especially critical of Rishabh Pant, who failed to bounce back after being dropped from the ODI XI. The ₹16 crore man managed only 151 runs in 13 innings at 13.72, with just one notable knock — 63 vs CSK.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
IPL 2025: Varun Aaron on Rajat Patidar's captaincy, KKR Eden Garden struggle, young players to watch
In this candid conversation, former India pacer Varun Aaron dives deep into the biggest talking points of IPL 2025: "Captaincy Pressure on Rajat Patidar" – Is the young RCB skipper handling the heat? Varun shares his views on the expectations of RCB fans and the weight of leading a trophy-hungry franchise. KKR's Eden Gardens Advantage – What should Kolkata Knight Riders do to dominate at home? Varun breaks down the importance of home wins and tactical adaptability. What's Gone Wrong for CSK? – From the worst powerplay strike rate to frequent team changes, Varun discusses why Chennai Super Kings haven't clicked this season. The Rise of Young Indian Talent – How is domestic cricket shaping the stars of tomorrow? Varun emphasizes the growth of the Indian circuit and cautions against putting too much pressure on youngsters too soon.
New Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
CSK lack finishing ability; that puts you on back foot: Aaron Finch calls for strategy reassessment
Speaking on Kuhl Fans Match Centre Live on JioHotstar, JioStar expert Varun Aaron said Chennai Super Kings' underwhelming season was largely due to poor form across departments, especially the bowling unit. He pointed out that CSK had heavily relied on Matheesha Pathirana to deliver at the death, but the pacer has been 'completely off the boil.' 'He's changed his action a bit, he's not landing his yorkers, and has bowled 31 extras this tournament — that's a lot for a frontline bowler,' Aaron noted. He also criticised the lack of middle-over momentum with the bat, saying while Dewald Brevis added a burst of energy recently, the team had missed that spark earlier in the season. Aaron further said CSK needed to reevaluate their auction strategy. 'They don't have someone like Tristan Stubbs or Tim David to finish innings. Yes, MS Dhoni is there — but you can't keep depending on him for 18 years,' he remarked. JioStar expert Aaron Finch said CSK must reassess their strategy if they are ready to admit that 'things haven't gone right' this season. He questioned the team's selection calls and criticised their execution in key moments. 'I can't believe Nathan Ellis hasn't played more regularly. He's a world-class bowler who can operate in all three phases,' Aaron said, adding that Pathirana, on the other hand, has struggled and 'been going around the park'. He also pointed to CSK's lack of finishing firepower with the bat, saying, 'You add 20 more runs today and the game becomes very different.'
