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Kolkata Knight Riders Assistant Coach Credits Batters For Team’s Brilliant Start In IPL 2024 | Cricket News
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Kolkata Knight Riders Assistant Coach Credits Batters For Team’s Brilliant Start In IPL 2024 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Executing aggressive intent has been key to Kolkata Knight Riders' strong batting show so far but they can also play tactical game after assessing the conditions, assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said on Sunday, ahead of his side's IPL match against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. KKR have won their opening three matches so far, with their batting being the highlight, having posted 200-plus totals in the last two occasions. "It's always about being aggressive in this format, regardless of the PowerPlay or the last six overs, including the middle overs. It's 'see it, play it as it comes'," Nayar said during the pre-match press conference."Besides being aggressive, you also want to be tactical, and the key to being able to execute aggression is different to being aggressive. So, credi...
Not Gautam Gambhir – KKR’s Latest Sensation Angkrish Raghuvanshi Dedicates Stunning Debut To This Star | Cricket News
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Not Gautam Gambhir – KKR’s Latest Sensation Angkrish Raghuvanshi Dedicates Stunning Debut To This Star | Cricket News

[ad_1] Angkrish Raghuvanshi remained unsung despite amassing 278 runs during India's triumphant U-19 World Cup campaign in 2022. But on Wednesday, Raghuvanshi waived his anonymity in a matter of 27 balls, paving the way for Kolkata Knight Riders' 106-run hammering of Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. Coming from the Abhishek Nayar school of coaching, the 18-year-old played down his effort and thanked his "guru", saying he has influenced him the most and dedicated his stunning 54-run knock to the former Mumbai opener."He has helped me in everything, the way I think about the game, the way I work towards the game, the things I eat, the way I train, he is basically my guru and everything. That's my relationship with him," Raghuvanshi said in his post-match press conference.Over t...
“Could Be The Trump Card For World Cup”: Abhishek Nayar Lauds India Youngster’s Selection For Asia Cup | Cricket News
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“Could Be The Trump Card For World Cup”: Abhishek Nayar Lauds India Youngster’s Selection For Asia Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] Abhishek Nayar gave a thumbs up to the selectors for picking Tilak Varma in the squad.© AFPThe Indian cricket team will start its journey in the 2023 Asia Cup with a blockbuster clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on 2nd September at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka. The BCCI has selected a 17-member squad for the tournament with several top players making a comeback to the 50-over format after long injury lay-offs. Former BCCI selector Saba Karim shared his optimism about the squad and the returning players and said that the Asia Cup will be the perfect preparation for India ahead of the ICC World Cup, which begins in October later this year."This is a great opportunity for India to not only test their core strength but also their bench strength. It is a lu...
“Relaxing For Purpose Of Relaxing”: Experts Slam Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s 2nd ODI Absence | Cricket News
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“Relaxing For Purpose Of Relaxing”: Experts Slam Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s 2nd ODI Absence | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli weren't in the Indian team for 2nd ODI against West Indies© AFPOnly two months to go before the ODI World Cup 2023 begins but the Indian team management is making changes in the team that have left the fans and experts baffling. The absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the second ODI team against West Indies was a big head-scratcher. Many former Indian cricketers found little logic in the management's decision, saying the duo has played little cricket, courtesy of their absence from India's T20I squad. Hence, the decision to leave them out of the playing XI for the second ODI is perplexing.Speaking on Jio Cinema, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said that he was not pleased with the experimentation and felt the senior duo did not require rest ...