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Team India has skill but lacks confidence: Sourav Ganguly to IndiaTV

August 04, 2018 20:13 IST

England pacer Ben Stokes claimed the precious wicket of Indian skipper Virat Kohli to shift the momentum of the first Test in his team's favour at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Saturday. Even though Kohli scored impressive 149 and 51 runs in successive innings, he failed to propel his team to the victory and England took a 1-0 lead in the opening game of the five-Test series. Former India captain and IndiaTV cricket expert Sourav Ganguly believes that the current Indian team has skill but it lacks confidence.

1st Test: Virat Kohli's heroics in vain as England beat India to take series lead

August 04, 2018 18:22 IST

Despite scoring 149 and 51 runs in successive innings, captain Virat Kohli failed to propel India to the victory as England outdid the visitors by 31 runs at Edgbaston, Birmingham, to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series on Saturday. Chasing 194 to win, India were all out for 162 on the fourth day of the opening Test. First-innings centurion Kohli again top-scored for India, the skipper making a valiant 51. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports

Exclusive | Virat Kohli's 149 will change India's mindset in England, says Sourav Ganguly

August 03, 2018 20:28 IST

Former India captain and IndiaTV Cricket Expert Sourav Ganguly lauded current India skipper Virat Kohli after he struck his maiden hundred on English soil on the second day of the ongoing first Test against England in Birmingham. Kohli delivered a batting exhibition in a brilliant innings of 149 to keep India in sight of England on Thursday. Ganguly said Kohli's knock will change the mindset in the Indian dressing room.

Exclusive | Indian batsmen need to improve on their footwork in England, says Sourav Ganguly

August 02, 2018 20:19 IST

England's left-arm seamer Sam Curran rocked the Indian top order with triple blow leaving the visitors reeling on 76 for three at lunch on the second day of the first Test. This was after England finished their first innings at 287 with Mohammed Shami (3/64) taking the final wicket. Former India captain and IndiaTV Cricket Expert Sourav Ganguly believes that the Indian batsmen need to make changes to their footwork in order to score runs in England.

India vs England 1st Test: Did Virat Kohli miss a trick by not playing Kuldeep Yadav?

August 01, 2018 20:42 IST

India went in with lone spinner in Ravichandran Ashwin, supporting a three-pronged pace attack in the first Test against England in Birmingham. And R Ashwin didn't disappoint either as he picked up England opener Alastair Cook in just the 9th over of the match. To everyone's surprise, India captain Virat Kohli introduced Ashwin in only the seventh over of the morning, even before Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya. The move yielded result instantly when Ashwin bowled Cook in only his second over to give India the breakthrough. However, Ashwin's performance only shows that Kohli could have included wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI as the pitch too seems to assist the spinners.

India vs England, 1st Test: Virat Kohli drops Cheteshwar Pujara, includes KL Rahul

August 01, 2018 16:48 IST

England won the toss and decided to bat against India in the opening Test of the five match series in Birmingham on Wednesday. India included in-form KL Rahul in place of seasoned Cheteshwar Pujara, who is yet to score a fifty this season. The visitors are going in with single spinner in Ravichandran Ashwin.

1st Test: India exude confidence ahead of 1st Test against England at Birmingam

July 31, 2018 20:55 IST

As Team India gear up to battle England in a gruelling five-match Test series, skipper Virat Kohli believes that his players are ready to take on the challenge ahead and feels that the bowling depth can make a huge difference. India play England in the 1st Test at Birmingham on August 1.

Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri motivate players as India look to create history in England

July 30, 2018 21:18 IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli, coach Ravi Shastri and national selector Sarandeep Singh are leaving no stone unturned in India's preparation for the gruelling five-match Test series against England due to start from August 1.

Be fearless and play to win: Ravi Shastri to Team India ahead of England Tests

July 30, 2018 20:34 IST

India head coach Ravi Shastri said he believes in playing aggressive brand of cricket, which is a prerequisite to come out on top in a tough tour, like England. Having achieved considerable amount of success in limited overs cricket, Shastri now wants India to become consistent in the red ball format. He said India has the potential to become one of the best travellers.

India vs England: Virat Kohli looks to improve his stats in Birmingham

July 29, 2018 20:11 IST

India captain Virat Kohli will look to prove his mettle when his team takes on England in the first match of the five-Test series in Birmingham, starting August 1. On his last tour of England in 2014, Kohli managed to score just 134 runs in five Test matches at a dismal batting average of 13.40. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports

Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag feel Virat Kohli will re-write history in England Tests

July 28, 2018 19:29 IST

After winning three and losing an equal number of matches in the limited-overs leg of the tour, India are ready for the five-match Test series against England, feel former India captain Sourav Ganguly and former opener Virender Sehwag. The first of the five Tests starts in Birmingham from August 1. Speaking exclusively to IndiaTV on the show 'Cricket Ki Baat', the former India teammates talked about various issues from India's preparedness to the poor form of Shikhar Dhawan and Cheteshwar Pujara.

India vs England: Adil Rashid recalled to Test squad for Birmingham Test

July 26, 2018 20:22 IST

Adil Rashid was on Thursday recalled to the 13-man England squad for the opening Test against India despite his stated intent of concentrating on white ball cricket this February. However, Rashid's much-publicised return, having last played a Test match in December 2016 against India (at Chennai), happened due to his recent exploits in ODIs where he got 20 wickets against Australia and India at an average of 23.95. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports

I have the mandate to work freely in DDCA, says Virender Sehwag

July 25, 2018 21:15 IST

The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Wednesday announced the formation of the Cricket Committee led by swashbuckling former India opener Virender Sehwag, along with ex-Test opener Aakash Chopra and Rahul Sanghvi. Veteran opening batsman Gautam Gambhir was also named as a special invitee to the committee. In an exclusive interview with IndiaTV, Sehwag expressed confidence that there will be a major change in the DDCA. Sehwag said that newly-elected DDCA President Rajat Sharma, who is also the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of IndiaTV, has given him the liberty to work freely for the betterment of Delhi cricket.

Exclusive | Virender Sehwag feels Pakistan will have upper hand against tired India in Asia Cup clash

July 25, 2018 20:42 IST

In an exclusive chat, Former Team India opener and IndiaTV cricket analyst Virender Sehwag slammed the Asia Cup schedule and stated that playing back-to-back games will definitely take a toll on the Indian players, giving Pakistan an advantage before the game.

Exclusive | Sourav Ganguly believes Virat Kohli is going to England as a much-improved batsman

July 24, 2018 20:14 IST

In an exclusive chat, Former Team India skipper and IndiaTV's expert cricket analyst, Sourv Ganguly believes that captain Virat Kohli is entering the India England battle as an improved batsman and the current conditions will favour him as India play the Three Lions in a five-match Test series which begins August 1.

Exclusive | India aim to be more professional, hope to finish series on high: Murali Vijay

July 23, 2018 20:09 IST

In an exclusive interview with IndiaTV, Test opener Murali Vijay said in order to win the series, it is important for the visitors to stay together as a team on such a long and arduous tour. The swashbuckler also spoke about how KL Rahul and Virat Kohli will have a huge impact in this game.

Exclusive | County gave much needed experience for Test series against England: Ishant Sharma

July 22, 2018 19:57 IST

Team India pacer Ishant Sharma said in an exclsuive chat with IndiaTV that by playing County Cricket, he got the much needed experience about the weather and conditions which can help him perform well in the upcoming five-match Test series against England which commences August 1.

Graeme Swann predicts India's comeback in Test if ball doesn't swing in England

July 21, 2018 19:56 IST

Former England off-spinner Graeme Swann foresees a strong Indian comeback in next month's five-match Test series against England if the ball fails to swing, the chances of which are high due to a warmer-than-usual English summer. Swann said things might just change for the better for the visitors in the longest format. He added that Indian captain Virat Kohli would be eager to right the wrongs from his last trip.

Exclusive | Dhoni is one of the greats, people shouldn't boo him: Sourav Ganguly to IndiaTV

July 18, 2018 19:41 IST

Former Team India captain and IndiaTV's cricket expert and analyst, Sourav Ganguly, said in an exclusive interview on the show 'Cricket Ki Baat', that people should not boo MS Dhoni after his recent performances as he is one of the greats and it will be very hard to find a batsmen-wicketkeeper like him in time to come.

Virender Sehwag blames batsmen for India's ODI series loss against England

July 18, 2018 16:02 IST

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has blamed the batsmen for India's loss in the third and final ODI against England on Tuesday. England won a ODI series against India for the first time since 2011 after coasting to an impressive eight-wicket win at Headingley. After containing India to 256-8, England's Joe Root and captain Eoin Morgan combined for an unbeaten 186 runs to win with 33 balls to spare and clinch the three-match series 2-1. In an exclusive interview with IndiaTV, Sehwag said India lost the series decider because they 'didn't score enough runs' and the batsmen should have taken the responsibility of playing till the end.