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India vs England: Kevin Pietersen’s “Got MS Dhoni In My Pocket” Remark Gets Epic Response From Zaheer Khan | Cricket News

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, who is part of a team of cricket pundits in India, had a hilarious conversation with Zaheer Khan during the Vizag Test. Zaheer and Pietersen, working as experts for the India vs England Test series, took a dive into the past as the latter spoke about how he has had the great MS Dhoni in his pocket, alongside Pakistan's Kamran Akmal. But, little did Pietersen know of a sharp comeback from Zaheer, who reminded the former England captain of Yuvraj Singh, who has had phenomenal success against him during their active playing days. The conversation unf...
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“Rohit Walks The Talk As A Leader”: Zaheer Khan | Cricket News

Former India left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan on Monday described Rohit Sharma as a leader who "walks the talk" and reckoned he will contribute handsomely both as a captain and batter in the upcoming five-Test series against England. "Everyone knows of the influence and impact that Rohit has had on the whole group," Zaheer said on JioCinema. Zaheer said the hallmark of Rohit's captaincy is his ability to communicate well. "He talks about communication. He gives enough confidence to every player and brings out the best in them. "That has been the hallmark of his captaincy and he leads from the...
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“Even If He Has A Very Good IPL…”: Zaheer Khan’s Massive Verdict On Rishabh Pant’s T20 World Cup Chances | Cricket News

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has passed a massive verdict on the chances of star batter Rishabh Pant for the T20 World Cup 2024. The mega event kicks off on June 1 in USA. Meanwhile, Pant, who is on the road to recovery, is out of competitive action for more than a year now. If he manages to become match-fit in time, Pant will only be having the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season to prepare and put himself in contention for the world event in June. Zaheer is of the opinion that the selectors might think not include the player for the T20 World Cup 2024 even if he performs well in...
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‘Nobody Expected Such…”: Zaheer Khan Wants Team India To ‘Sort Out’ Things Quickly After Loss vs South Africa | Cricket News

The year 2023 ended on an embarrassing note for the Indian cricket team as it succumbed to an innings loss to South Africa in Centurion on Thursday. The match ended in just three days as the famed Indian batting was not match for South African bowlers. After South Africa put up 408 in the first innings, to take a 163-run lead, the Indian team was all out for just 131. After the match, Indian pace great Zaheer Khan analysed the loss."Nobody expected such a loss. Whatever is the issue, you need to sort that out quickly. In Test Cricket you have to score 350-plus. This is a lesson. You have to apply those lessons with the bat. The bowlers also need to learn their lesson. The way South African bowlers used the bouncers. They took a attacking and aggressive approach, Indian bowlers should ta...
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Right Call To Hand Rahul Dravid Coaching Extension? Zaheer Khan’s Honest Response | Cricket News

Indian cricket team is at crossroads, well sort of. After the runners-up finish at the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023, the next big assignment for the Indian cricket team is the T20 World Cup 2024. There is increasing curiosity on whether it is time for Indian cricket to infuse fresh blood in the white-ball formats. Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid also ended his first tenure with the side. While there was much speculation on whether a new person would be given the reins of the team, it is now confirmed that Rahul Dravid has been given an extension as the head coach of the Indian cricket team.Indian cricket team pace legend Zaheer Khan was recently asked an interesting question on Rahul Dravid's appointment."Dravid has been handed coaching extension? Do you think it's the right c...
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Zaheer Khan Picks India’s Skipper For T20 World Cup 2024. It’s Not Hardik Pandya | Cricket News

File photo of Hardik Pandya© ANIIndia's Cricket World Cup 2023 heartbreak hasn't yet fully healed, with the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli yet to make a public appearance since the team's defeat in the final to Australia. However, the Indian cricket team has moved on and is already looking to prepare for the T20 World Cup 2024, with Suryakumar Yadav leading a young brigade against Australia in a 5-match assignment. When it comes to next year's T20 World Cup, talks around India's captaincy choice are already buzzing, with Hardik Pandya emerging as the leading candidate. However, former India pacer Zaheer Khan feels it would be Rohit Sharma that the team management goes ahead with as far as captaincy choice for the marquee event is concerned."Well, because the T20 World Cup is just...
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1983-2011-2023: How Indian Bowlers Have Fared Up In Cricket World Cups | Cricket News

The 1983, 2011 and 2023 ICC ODI World Cup editions saw the prowess of bowlers play an instrumental role in shaping Team India's success on the grandest stage of international cricket. The 1983 World Cup marked a historic milestone for Indian cricket, as the team, led by the charismatic Kapil Dev, triumphed against the mighty West Indies in the final at Lord's. In the famed moment, India's bowlers exhibited exceptional resilience to fend off the underdogs' tag and get the better of the Caribbean side, the dominant cricketing team in the world at that time.The likes of Mohinder Amarnath, who played a pivotal all-round role and earned the 'Player of the Match' in the final and Madan Lal, with his breakthroughs, showcased the mettle of the Indian bowling attack. The strategic approach of th...