IndiaTV cricket expert Chetan Sharma feels that MS Dhoni is a valuable asset to the Indian campaign at the Asia Cup as his record in the past editions show. He also said that it was highly likely that India might win all the three possible games against Pakistan making it a hattrick of wins against their arch-rivals.
Viru said that India being the only consistent team in the shorter formats across conditions has to be the favourite to win the tournament as the other teams are either weak or mercurial. The former opener also feels that playing back to back matches in Dubai will prove to be a challenge and should have been avoided. Watch the full discussion to know more about Sehwag's thoughts on the upcoming Asia Cup.
Following Rishabh Pant's maiden hundred in his third Test on Tuesday, former India opener and IndiaTV expert Virender Sehwag has suggested the Indian team management to give him more chances ahead of 2019 World Cup. However, Sehwag strongly believes that Dhoni should continue as India wicketkeeper until 2019 World Cup and the 20-year-old keeper from Rourkee can take over only after his retirement from international cricket. "MS Dhoni should play as wicketkeeper until 2019 World Cup. Rishabh Pant is not ready for the ODI World Cup yet. However, you can give him more chances in ODIs, T20Is and Tests to help him improve his skills. First, he needs to secure his place in the team, then only we can expect more," Sehwag told IndiaTV on the show 'Cricket Ki Baat'.
Former India captain and IndiaTV cricket expert Sourav Ganguly hailed the sixth-wicket pair of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant after they scored fighting knocks to help India stay afloat in the fifth and final match at The Oval on Tuesday.
As Alastair Cook and Joe Root put England in a commanding position in the 5th Test, IndiaTV's cricket experts and former Indian cricketers Yashpal Sharma and Chetan Sharma believe that it's going to be impossible for India to come back into the ongoing 5th Test at The Oval. The analysts are disappointed with the team's performance and predict an early end to the match. Watch 'Cricket Ki Baat' show every day at 7 PM on IndiaTV
India were once again rescued after a sudden collapse as debutant Hanuma Vihari and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja notched up their respective fifties to give the visitors a fighting chance in the fifth and final Test at the Oval. Vihari was brought in place of Hardik Pandya, whereas Jadeja came in for Ashwin. India were bowled out for 292 in their first innings. Watch 'Cricket Ki Baat' show every day at 7 PM on IndiaTV
Having begun the day at 198-7 in their first innings after being contained by India's bowlers on Friday, England scored far more freely as Buttler — not for the first time in the series — rescued his team from a perilous position. England's tailenders once again frustrated India's attacking unit to make a remarkable comeback in the dead rubber. Earlier on Day 1, Alastair Cook and Moeen Ali scored their respective fifties as well.
The former captain said that Virat Kohli owning up to the team's defeat against England shows that he is the right man to lead the team. He compared this to the statement of coach Ravi Shastri belittling past Indian teams when questioned about the team's failure. Watch this exclusive chat on 'Cricket Ki Baat' to know Dada's opinions on the ongoing 5th Test at The Oval.
The former captain said that it is not possible to compare players and teams from different eras with each other and wished the Indian side good luck for the fifth and final Test of the series starting at The Oval on September 7. Watch this exclusive chat on 'Cricket Ki Baat' to know Ganguly's own playing XI for the last Test.
With India's top-order struggling against England in the ongoing Test series, former India opener and IndiaTV cricket expert Virender Sehwag has suggested captain Virat Kohli to play limited-over opener Rohit Sharma at the top slot in Test cricket as well. "India have different openers for all three formats. Virat Kohli needs to find out that one perfect pair who can open innings for India in all three formats. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan is a good option but for that, India will have to play Rohit at the opening slot in Tests as well," Sehwag told IndiaTV during the show 'Cricket Ki Baat'. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
Former Team India captain and IndiaTV's expert cricket analyst Sourav Ganguly stated that the batsmen have to score runs in order to win Test matches. India lost yet another Test series in England, making it three in a row (2011, 2014, 2018). Along with Ganguly, Virender Sewhag also slammed the batsmen for not playing a pivitol role.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag slammed the team's performance saying that the batting doesn't inspire confidence and India still look far away from being capable of winning Test series in tough conditions.
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly alo criticized the Indian openers for failing for an eighth consecutive time in the series and he feels that India might need a new set of openers. Watch to find out what the two legends thought of India's chances in the ongoing 4th Test.
IndiaTV's cricket analysts Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag have given their views on the Indian squad which has been announced for the upcoming 2018 Asia Cup. Ganguly believes that India have the potential to win the Asia Cup without skipper Kohli, however, former opener Sehwag said that the team needs it's best player in times like these. Watch to know what the two cricket legends said about the ongoing 4th Test between India and England and the upcoming Asia Cup.
Former Team India opener and IndiaTV's expert cricket analyst Virender Sehwag has lauded Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on becoming the second Indian batsman to reach 6000 Test runs and feels that Kohli's performances has only been improving since he was made captain. Sehwag also talks about England's comeback in the 4th Test and how India can solve the 'openers' dilemma.
IndiaTV's cricket experts Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag believe that India should look to score close to 400 runs after a superb display from the bowlers, to take the match beyond the reach of England.
With England set to play two spinners in the fourth Test at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, former India opener and IndiaTV cricket expert Virender Sehwag has suggested captain Virat Kohli to play Ravindra Jadeja as an extra spinner in the crucial match, starting Thursday. "England are playing with two spinners that means there will be some assistance for the spinners in pitch. England can judge the wicket better than us, no matter which format they play," Sehwag told IndiaTV during the show 'Cricket Ki Baat'.
With Virat Kohli gearing up for his 39th Test as India skipper, former India opener and IndiaTV cricket expert Virender Sehwag feels that the 29-year-old Delhi batsman will be one of the best captains for India in the time to come. "No skipper constantly thinks about the number of matches he has won during his captaincy. Our work as a captain is to play well and guide the team to the victory. As captain, Kohli's performence is above par and he has improved in batting as well. He'll be one of the best India captains in the time to come. There's no doubt about that," Sehwag told IndiaTV during the show 'Cricket Ki Baat'. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
Virat Kohli made 97 and 103 in the last Test on a bowler-friendly pitch and when he gets favourable batting conditions in the next two Tests he should score big.
Following India's 203-run win the third Test at Nottingham, former India opener and IndiaTV cricket expert Virender Sehwag strongly believes that Virat Kohli-led team can beat England 3-2 to win the Test match series. Trailing the five-match Test series 1-2, India will take on England in the fourth Test, starting Thursday at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. "Not just players but the entire nation has its faith in Virat Kohli. India are excessively dependent on their skipper. We hope he continues to score runs in following Test matches as well and take his team to the series triumph," Sehwag said. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
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