Rahane Questions Gill's Spinner Strategy in ODI Drama

In the exciting third ODI in Indore, Ajinkya Rahane raised an eyebrow at captain Shubman Gill for keeping spinners Kuldeep and Jadeja on a short leash, using them for just 12 overs! New Zealand piled on 337 runs, while India's pace attack shone early. Rahane and Zaheer Khan thought spinners could've snagged early wickets. But hey, Arshdeep's golden duck was a fun highlight!

Quick rundown

1.Rahane and Zaheer question Gill's late spin deployment and timing.

2.Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh open with the new ball, setting the tone.

3.Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja were kept for later spells, drawing debate.

4.Rahane suggests reading game phases and unleashing spinners early when possible.

5.Indore’s Holkar Stadium showdown proves smarter bowling tempo can shape ODI stakes.

Ajinkya ka shayari: Shubman ne spinners ko kyun bhool gaya?
Ajinkya ka shayari: Shubman ne spinners ko kyun bhool gaya?
Ajinkya Rahane ne kaha, "Oye Shubman, spinners ka istemal kyun kam hai, yaar? Holkar ki mitti mein spin ki baatein, par tumne sirf 12 overs kiya hai! New Zealand ne 337 banaye, aur humare run chase mein toh Rohit aur Gill ki early exit ne sabko hilaa diya! Spinners ko pehle laana tha, yaar! Acha hota agar thoda shayari se samjhaata, par chalo, agle match mein samajh le, Shubman bhai!"
02:15 pm on Sunday, 18 January, 2026
Shubman Gill's Game Plan: Team India Needs a Major Revamp
Shubman Gill's Game Plan: Team India Needs a Major Revamp
Listen up! Shubman Gill is at the helm, and he’s trying to turn Team India into a powerhouse! Ajinkya Rahane wants that killer instinct back from 2023. But against New Zealand? They’re floundering at 71-4 after 13 overs! Gill's learning, folks, but we need runs—big league runs! It’s time to step it up!
02:10 pm on Sunday, 18 January, 2026
Jadeja ki aakhri entry, fans ka reaction hai zabardast!
Jadeja ki aakhri entry, fans ka reaction hai zabardast!
Arre bhai, kya baat hai! Ravindra Jadeja, wo all-rounder jo chhakka maarne se nahi katrate, 29th over mein aaye jaise koi mehfil ka sitara! Captain Shubman Gill ne socha, ab toh aaye ga, par fans ne kaha, kyun itna intezaar? Jadeja ka form thoda kharab hai, par usne catch pakadke sabko hairaan kar diya, jaise koi shayar apni nazm suna raha ho! New Zealand ka score hai 183-3, aur Jadeja ki entry ka intezaar hai jaise baarish ka!
11:25 am on Sunday, 18 January, 2026
Rahane Questions Team Selection: Is Krishna the Right Choice?
Rahane Questions Team Selection: Is Krishna the Right Choice?
Ladies and gentlemen, behold the spectacle! Ajinkya Rahane, the sage of the pitch, is raising eyebrows over Prasidh Krishna's selection for the first ODI against New Zealand. With Arshdeep Singh's five-wicket haul left to gather dust on the bench, the drama unfolds! Can Krishna seize the moment and secure his place for the World Cup? The tension is palpable!
01:35 pm on Sunday, 11 January, 2026
IND vs NZ 2026: Shubman Gill says missed chances cost India
IND vs NZ 2026: Shubman Gill says missed chances cost India
Yo, India was slippin' on the field in that second ODI against New Zealand at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, takin' a seven-wicket hit. Skipper Shubman Gill kept it real, sayin' missed chances can cost ya big time. They scored 284 runs, but Mitchell cruised to 131 not out, and now the Men in Blue gotta step up before the T20 World Cup rolls around.
06:55 am on Thursday, 15 January, 2026

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