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India Still In Labour Pains, Before New Growth Emerges: Aakash Chopra On Team’s Transition Struggles In Tests
Nitesh Kumar Reddy: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra spoke in depth about India’s transition struggles in the red-ball format and how the Shubman Gill-led side has been trying different permutations and combinations to get a settled long-term XI. He said that while India drawing the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar trophy in England earlier this year was encouraging, the team is still experiencing ‘labour pains before new growth emerges.’
Chopra discussed India's current transition in Test cricket on JioStar, providing an in-depth analysis as he said, “Transition is always painful, though the England series temporarily hid this harsh reality due to unusual English pitch conditions. While drawing that series felt encouraging, we must acknowledge we're still in the labour pains before new growth emerges.”
Adding further about the uncertainties in the team’s playing XI, he said, "The number three position remains unsettled - we've seen Sai Sudharsan, Karun Nair, and now Washington Sundar batting there. Dhruv Jurel shows promise but has played only five Tests. Role clarity remains a concern. Is Sundar primarily a batter or bowler when he only delivered one over? We faced similar uncertainty with Nitesh Kumar Reddy recently. Rather than pretending we're a finished product, we must accept this transition continues and will involve challenging phases before achieving stability.”
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If Team Is Losing At Home, It Suggests That Something Else Is Wrong, Says Pujara
New Delhi: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara feels that ‘something else is wrong’ in the Indian team following their disappointing 30-run loss against South Africa at Eden Gardens on Sunday.
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1st Test: India Reach 10/2 At Lunch In Pursuit Of 124 Against South Africa
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