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sports1 year ago

"India's Dominant Performance: Jaiswal, Rohit, and Ashwin Shine in Crushing England"

Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young Indian cricketer, attributes his hunger for big scores to the challenges he faced growing up and the importance of making the most of every opportunity. After being inspired by teammates in the first innings, he played a crucial role in the second innings, scoring back-to-back centuries and overcoming physical challenges. Jaiswal credits coaches Rahul Dravid and Vikram Rathour for helping him stay balanced amidst success and failure, emphasizing the importance of mental preparation and expressing oneself on the field.

sports2 years ago

"Dravid Praises Rohit's Super Over Retirement Decision as India Sweeps Afghanistan in 3rd T20I"

During the third T20I between India and Afghanistan, confusion arose over whether Rohit Sharma retired out or retired hurt in the first Super Over, as he later batted in the second Super Over. India's coach Rahul Dravid likened Rohit's tactical retirement to R Ashwin's move in an IPL game, while Afghanistan's coach Jonathan Trott highlighted a lack of communication regarding the rules and guidelines for Super Overs. Despite the controversy, India ultimately won the match after two Super Overs.

sports2 years ago

Rahul Dravid's Tenure as India's Head Coach Extended by BCCI

Rahul Dravid has accepted the offer to extend his term as India's head coach, with the duration expected to be at least until the 2024 T20 World Cup. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wanted Dravid to continue to ensure continuity in the team's structure. Under Dravid's coaching, India has achieved top rankings in Test, ODI, and T20I formats but fell short of winning any ICC trophies. Dravid's first assignment in his second stint will be India's tour of South Africa, followed by a five-Test series against England at home and the T20 World Cup in June. The BCCI has also extended the contracts of India's support staff.

sports2 years ago

India's World Cup Team Revealed: Surya Kumar Yadav Included, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Rested

India's head coach Rahul Dravid has confirmed that Suryakumar Yadav is part of India's World Cup squad, despite his slow start in ODIs. Dravid believes in Yadav's game-changing abilities and expects him to make a significant impact batting at No. 6. Senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be rested for the first two ODIs against Australia to ensure they are mentally and physically prepared for the World Cup. R Ashwin has been recalled and will have an opportunity to audition for a spin bowler's role in the team.

sports2 years ago

India's WTC Final Woes: Dravid and Rohit Speak Out.

India head coach Rahul Dravid has admitted that conceding 469 runs on the first day after electing to bowl on a "green wicket" put India on the back foot in the WTC final against Australia. Dravid also rued India's dismissals late on the fourth day in a chase of 444. He defended India's policy of tailoring tracks to suit their spinners at home, saying that the nature of the WTC and the pressure to win meant they needed to take risks. Dravid also said that the lack of preparation time between IPL 2023 and the WTC final was not ideal.