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Business Standard
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
IND vs ENG: Jaiswal has the game to succeed in England, feels Rahane
Weeks after speculation swirled around a reported fallout during the Ranji Trophy season, former India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has thrown his support behind Yashasvi Jaiswal ahead of India's five-Test series in England. "Personally, I'm really looking forward to seeing Yashasvi Jaiswal do well because opening the batting in England is really important," Rahane said on his YouTube channel. Check India vs England 1st Test full scorecard and match details here He praised Jaiswal's versatility at the top of the order: "He can control one end and also go on the attack when needed." Since debuting in July 2023 in the West Indies, Jaiswal has become India's preferred Test opener, while Rahane has remained on the sidelines since his last appearance in 2022. Bumrah, Siraj hold the key to India's bowling firepower Rahane also spotlighted India's pace duo—Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj—as pivotal to the team's success in England. "They have the responsibility to lead the attack," he said. While Siraj adds energy and consistency, Rahane expects Bumrah to take command when things get tough. "We all know Bumrah is a proven match-winner. Now I want to see him embrace that extra responsibility," he added. India haven't won a Test series in England since 2007, a feat accomplished only twice before—in 1971 and 1986. Shubman Gill's Test leadership to face first real test With Shubman Gill leading the team, Rahane acknowledged the challenge of transitioning from T20 captaincy to the demands of Test leadership. "In Tests, you have to stay one or two steps ahead—talk to your bowlers, plan thoroughly," he said. Still, the seasoned campaigner sounded optimistic. "It's going to be a challenge, but I'm sure Shubman will do well—as both a skipper and a batter." As the series kicks off at Headingley, Rahane's words carry weight—not just as advice, but as a call to India's next generation to rise to the occasion.
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First Post
7 hours ago
- Sport
- First Post
No Karun Nair in Ajinkya Rahane's India playing XI for first England Test at Leeds
Veteran Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane sprung a surprise by not picking Karun Nair in his predicted playing XI for India. The first Test between India and England starts at Headingley, Leeds, on Friday. read more Ajinkya Rahane has picked Dhruv Jurel in place of Karun Nair in India's playing XI for the first Test against England at Headingley , Leeds, which starts on Friday, 20 June. While it has been reported by multiple media houses that Karun Nair is set to make a comeback to the Indian Team after a gap of over seven years, Rahane feels Jurel will be a better fit. Nair last played for India in 2017 before being dropped from the team. He, however, is in great form in domestic cricket and scored 863 runs in the recent Ranji Trophy season. In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, he scored 779 runs and also smashed a double century in the practice match against England Lions. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ajinkya Rahane's Predicted XI for the Headingley Test Rahane, however, doesn't seem convinced and opted for Dhruv Jurel in the playing XI. For the No.3 spot, Rahane went with Sai Sudharsan. Rahane feels the recent good form in IPL and domestic cricket would help Sai Sudharsan do well for India at No.3. 'I think so. Yes, he has been in very good form in T20 cricket as well as red-ball cricket. Whatever domestic matches he has played, he's done really well for his side and his technique looks really composed and calm whenever he is batting at the crease, so I think he should be given a chance to bat at number three,' Rahane said on his YouTube channel. Ajinkya Rahane's Predicted XI for Headingley Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh England's Confirmed Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
India Today
8 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
No Karun Nair: Ajinkya Rahane's big call in India playing XI for England Test
Ajinkya Rahane, the experienced middle-order batter who has been out of favour for quite some time, offered an interesting take on what India's playing XI should look like for the first Test against England at Headingley, starting Friday, June 20. Notably, Rahane left out in-form domestic star Karun Nair and instead picked Dhruv Jurel in his on his YouTube channel, Rahane shared his thoughts based on his international experience. Rishabh Pant, India's newly appointed vice-captain, had already confirmed during the pre-match press conference that skipper Shubman Gill would bat at number four, with Pant himself following at number five. That leaves a question mark over the number three and number six Karun Nair's strong domestic season and his recent double-hundred during the practice match, many expected him to feature in one of those middle-order positions. Nair has been through the grind since being dropped from the side in 2018, consistently performing in both first-class and List A cricket. He scored 863 runs in the recent Ranji Trophy season and followed it up with 779 runs in the Vijay Hazare BACKS SUDHARSAN TO BAT AT NO: 3Rahane believes that the young and swashbuckling talent, Sai Sudharsan, deserves a chance at the number three spot. He backed Sudharsan's inclusion based on his Indian Premier League season and his recent domestic performances as well."I think so. Yes, he has been in very good form in T20 cricket as well as red-ball cricket. Whatever domestic matches he has played, he's done really well for his side and his technique looks really composed and calm whenever he is batting at the crease, so I think he should be given a chance to bat at number eyes will be on the screen as the Shubman Gill era officially begins. Fans and experts alike will be eager to see how the playing XI shapes up - and whether Karun Nair manages to make the Rahane's Probable XI for the Headingley Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep SinghMust Watch
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'He has the game for it,' Ajinkya Rahane backs Yashasvi Jaiswal to shine on England tour
Ajinkya Rahane and Yashasvi Jaiswal Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has expressed confidence in opener Yashasvi Jaiswal 's abilities ahead of India's five-match Test series in England, which begins at Headingley on Friday. This comes a month after rumors of a rift between the Mumbai teammates during the last Ranji Trophy season. Rahane, who hasn't played for India in two years since facing West Indies, shared his thoughts through his YouTube channel about the upcoming series and key players. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "Personally, I'm really looking forward to seeing Yashasvi Jaiswal do well because opening the batting in England is really important. He has the game for it — he can control one end and also go on the attack when needed. So I'm really looking forward to seeing Jaiswal perform in England." Reports from April suggested a fallout between Jaiswal and Rahane following Mumbai's defeat to Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy. Jaiswal has been India's first-choice opener since his Test debut in the Caribbean in July 2023. Shubman's Big Test Begins! India's Probable XI & Stokes' Mind Games | ENG vs IND 1st Test Preview Rahane also emphasized the importance of the pace bowling duo in the series. "I also want to see Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah do well because, as senior campaigners, they have the responsibility to lead the attack and pick up wickets for the team." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "We all know Bumrah is an excellent bowler and a proven wicket-taker, but I'd like to see him take that extra responsibility and help the team get through challenging situations, because winning a Test series in England is always very special." Quiz: Who's that IPL player? India's Test success in England has been rare, with only three series victories in 1971, 1986, and 2007 since bilateral engagements began in 1932. Shubman Gill will captain the Indian team in this series, and Rahane shared his thoughts on the young leader's new role. "I think it's going to be a challenging task for Shubman because in Test cricket I always believe you have to be proactive as a captain. I'm sure Shubman will do well, but it will take time because captaining in T20s and ODIs is completely different." 'Wait until August to see what kind of style it's going to be': Shubman Gill ahead of Headingley Test "In the Test format, sometimes you have to stay one or two steps ahead of your opponents, talk to your bowlers, and plan things with them. So, it's going to be a challenging task for him, but I'm sure he will do well as both a skipper and a batter." Rahane, who led India to a memorable Test series victory in Australia in 2020-21, believes the current team has the potential to succeed in English conditions. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Deccan Herald
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Yashaswi Jaiswal has the game to succeed in England, says Ajinkya Rahane
"Personally, I'm really looking forward to seeing Yashasvi Jaiswal do well because opening the batting in England is really important," Rahane said in a video on his YouTube channel.
