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Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar doubts Virat Kohli will have enough matches before the 2027 ODI World Cup to reach 100 international centuries. Nayar and Cheteshwar Pujara also discussed India's all-rounder options and reviving ODI cricket

Abhishek Nayar believes India should have prioritised red-ball preparation for players featuring in both formats ahead of the New Zealand Tests. He called the series decisive for Gautam Gambhir and suggested Yashasvi Jaiswal play Ranji Trophy cricket.

Cheteshwar Pujara believes Kuldeep Yadav's limited batting ability affects his chances of regular selection in India's ODI side. Former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, meanwhile, emphasises the importance of five specialist bowlers, citing Australia's 2023 World Cup triumph

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes Sanju Samson’s ability to deliver big innings could delay Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s T20I debut. He cited team balance and the left-right batting combination while identifying New Zealand’s Finn Allen as a potential threat

Abhishek Nayar is tempted to include Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India's fifth T20I against the West Indies but insists he must open. Nayar also backed Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion and praised Sanju Samson's explosive 56 off 23 balls in the previous match.

UP Warriorz coach Abhishek Nayar says women cricketers are exceptionally eager to learn and improve, with their enthusiasm enriching his coaching experience. Ahead of WPL 2027, Nayar also discusses UPW’s Bengaluru camp, talent scouting, player development and the growth of women's cricket

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes Rohit Sharma will make tactical adjustments against Sam Curran in the deciding ODI at Lord's. Nayar said Rohit's strike rate is not a concern, stressing that converting good starts into big scores remains the bigger challenge.

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar praised Virat Kohli's unwavering self-belief. Recalling a slump in Australia, Nayar revealed Kohli declined technical advice, opting to trust his own instincts before bouncing back in style, proving his champion mindset

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has called for a measured approach to handling teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Nayar emphasized mental empathy over technical adjustments following India's challenging T20I campaigns against Ireland and England

Former batter Cheteshwar Pujara and coach Abhishek Nayar have criticized India's dismal T20I tour of England. Following a historic 4-0 series whitewash, the duo flagged severe middle-order shortcomings, poor fielding standards, and an inability to handle the short ball

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar warns that unpredictable English weather could make net run rate decisive. He urges the Women in Blue to secure dominant, high-margin victories early in the group stage to ensure smooth semifinal qualification

Abhishek Nayar believes Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Kranti Goud and Shree Charani will play pivotal roles in India’s bid for a maiden Women’s T20 World Cup title. He highlighted Mandhana’s batting prowess and the bowlers’ importance in English conditions.

Former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar warns India not to underestimate Afghanistan's franchise-tested squad in the upcoming ODI series. Nayar backed Ishan Kishan to anchor the number three spot, while Piyush Chawla highlighted long-term 2027 World Cup preparation

Cricket experts Abhishek Nayar, Sunil Gavaskar and Waqar Younis lauded India’s superior preparation and partnerships against Pakistan, while blaming tactical errors and delayed bowling changes for Pakistan’s defeat in the high-voltage clash.

UP Warriorz has retained young talent Shweta Sehrawat from the uncapped Indian category ahead of the WPL 2026 Mega Auction. Under new coach Abhishek Nayar, the team plans to rebuild with a fresh approach to create a balanced squad

After an early fall of Ruturaj Gaikawad, Gill and Iyer countered back Australian attack and filled the holes with boundaries. However, they both fall down after scoring rapid tons.