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Pillars of T20 dynasty: Key turning points for Team India between 2024 and 2026

truenewj3 months ago04 mins

After breaking a decade-long title drought with victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, India opted for a modern and aggressive T20 identity. After veterans like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja walked away, the think tank crafted a younger, grittier team that was dominated by roles rather than reputations. The next two years…

Stable base, class reminders, and a Zen-like chase: How Sanju Samson unleashed his true potential

truenewj3 months ago07 mins

TimesofIndia.com in Kolkata: “Kotsi, I’m not playing and you’re asking me to bat first.” Every time India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak fielded Sanju Samson in the first set to bat in the nets, the wicketkeeper-batsman politely questioned the need. He was not in the XI plans but the Indian team management made sure he was…