Cricket

Australia U-19 batter Neel Patel says he is ready for India’s different wickets

Neel Patel, a batter in Australia’s under‑19 setup, told Rajasthan Breaking he is preparing specifically for a tour of India and the distinctive conditions he expects there. His comments underline a recurring theme in international cricket: how young players adapt to subcontinental surfaces and spin-heavy attacks. Preparing for surfaces that “play differently” Patel, speaking in ... Voir l'article

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India’s warm-up clears early concerns: Gill fit, Jaiswal finding form, Brar catches the eye

In a preparatory fixture ahead of their forthcoming international engagement, India used a warm-up to assess fitness and form. The match offered encouraging signs: captain Shubman Gill appears to have recovered from recent niggles, young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal looked comfortable at the crease, and seamer Gurnoor Brar stood out with his pace and control. Why ... Voir l'article

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Why Devdutt Padikkal’s fluent century lets India breathe easier

Devdutt Padikkal’s recent fluent hundred has shifted attention back to one of India’s most discussed young left-handed batsmen. The innings matters beyond a single result: it affects selection debates, the balance at the top of India’s batting order, and how India plans for a packed international schedule. Who Padikkal is and why his form matters ... Voir l'article

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Jadeja and Suthar steady India after early setbacks as Jurel and Pant depart cheaply

India recovered a shaky middle session when all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and young seamer-batsman Manav Suthar steadied the innings after Ishan Jurel and Rishabh Pant were dismissed without significant contribution. The match is part of India’s lead-up fixtures before their official international series, offering selection clues ahead of the main contests. What happened: early wickets, then ... Voir l'article

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Jai Moondra: the Rajasthan student who rediscovered cricket — and a new international pathway — in Ireland

Born in Tonk, Rajasthan, Jai Moondra left India for studies and found a different trajectory for his cricketing ambitions in Ireland. Local reports say his performances there opened doors to higher-level cricket; the story sheds light on how education, migration and associate-nation structures can reshape a young Indian player’s career. From Tonk to Trinity? The ... Voir l'article

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