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Exclusive: Big expectations ruin your mental peace, says Mukesh Kumar | Cricket News – Times of India

Team India and DC pacer Mukesh Kumar on his bowling prowess and Ishant Sharma's role behind his recent successNEW DELHI: Pacer Mukesh Kumar has been widely regarded in the Indian cricketing fraternity as one who can deliver in all three formats. In 2023, Mukesh made his international debut in all three formats, and has fared decently without setting the stage on fire.Excerpts from an exclusive interaction...What are your expectations from this season's IPL?I want to give my best and help Delhi Capitals win the IPL.It's nearly a year since you are part of the Indian dressing room. What have you learnt from a masterful bowler like Jasprit Bumrah?We interact a lot. I met him (Bumrah) for the first time during the Ireland series last year. It was his comeback series after his back injury. H...
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SA vs IND: Can Shubman Gill erase his one technical weakness, and prove he’s the best young Indian batsman in South Africa?

For a while now, Shubman Gill has been rightly touted as the next big thing in Indian cricket but there is one issue that has been pegging him back: the slow weight-transfer onto the front foot that has often seen him losing his stumps or being trapped LBW or spooning a return catch to full-length deliveries.James Anderson, Kyle Jamieson, Mohammad Shami (in the IPL), Chris Woakes, Tim Southee and Pat Cummins have all been successful with that delivery against him. It’s not Gill who is going around saying he is the next big thing, but once that label sticks and hype is built, questions pop up automatically – as an expectation from a best-of-the-generation player, rather than harsh criticism. A good batsman can fall like that, but an aspirant to the throne should be better than just good....
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India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma will have to change his approach for Test cricket, says Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former batting legend Sunil Gavaskar talked about Rohit Sharma's mental health as captain before the Test series against South Africa, starting on Tuesday at SuperSport Park in Centurion. The former batsman said that Rohit should think about playing less aggressively during Test matches. It is significant that the Indian skipper performed exceptionally well to ensure that his country would have the finest start to the ODI World Cup in 2023."First and foremost, the challenge would be to get your mental state into a test match situation. He has been batting in the ODI format where he had decided that he was going to be playing the attacking role and try and score as many runs as possible in the first 10 overs of field restrictions," Gavaskar told Star Sports."He will have to ch...
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Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala ruled out of ICC World Cup; replacements added to the squad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: South Africa's preparations for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India have been disrupted as two key pacers, Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala, have been ruled out due to injuries, confirmed head coach Rob Walter on Thursday. In their place, bowling all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo and seamer Lizaad Williams have been drafted into the World Cup-bound squad.Walter expressed disappointment at the loss of Nortje and Magala, stating, "It's hugely disappointing for Anrich and Sisanda to be missing out on the 50-over World Cup. Both are quality players that add immense value to the Proteas."He continued, "We sympathize with their omission and will continue to provide all the necessary support as they work towards their return to competitive action."Anrich Nortje has been sidelined with ...
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Injured South African pace duo’s ODI World Cup participation remains uncertain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The availability of South African fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India remains uncertain as the duo faces a fitness test this week. Both players were initially included in South Africa's 15-member squad for the World Cup but had limited participation in the recently concluded five-match ODI series against Australia, raising concerns about their readiness for the global tournament.Nortje has been grappling with a lower back injury, while Magala is nursing a left knee problem. South Africa are scheduled to depart for India on September 23, and a final decision on the participation of these two fast bowlers will be made prior to the team's departure.However, early indications suggest that Nortje and Magala are unlikely to be part ...
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Any bowler who sledges Virat Kohli will have to pay the price: Makhaya Ntini | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Every cricketer, current or former, has voiced their opinions on how to handle a batter of Virat Kohli's calibre and former South Africa pacer Makhaya Ntini has offered a special approach to deal with the former Indian captain on the field."Don't sledge Virat Kohli. Any bowler who sledges him will have to pay the price. If you don't sledge and just let him be, he could get bored and make a mistake," said Ntini while speaking to Revsportz on Backstage With Boria show.And then Ntini added, "Let me tell you something about Virat Kohli, something I will tell every South African bowler who will bowl to him. Don't say a word to him when he is batting. I repeat, don't sledge him by saying anything to him. If you do so you are actually playing into his hands. He wants the sledge if y...
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South African players in Major League Cricket 2023 – Times of India

The inaugural edition of Major League Cricket in the USA will feature as many as 13 South African cricketers competing for the various franchises.Texas Super Kings will have the services of three South African players, namely - Faf du Plessis, David Miller and Gerald Coetzee. Similarly, MI New York have three South African cricketers in their squad - Dewald Brevis, Kagiso Rabada and David Wiese.Washington Freedom and Seattle Orcas have two Proteas each in their respective squads, while LA Knight Riders and San Francisco Unicorns have one SA player each in their teams.The six-team event that runs from July 13 to 30 in the US, will witness the ever reliable services of professional Proteas cricketers in the tournament.Here's the complete list of South African players that will feature in ...
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Jason Roy wants to renegotiate ECB contract in order to play MLC T20 in United States | Cricket News – Times of India

The explosive England opener Jason Roy is reportedly considering renegotiating his contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in order to explore lucrative opportunities in the upcoming Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States. As the global cricket ecosystem witnesses a shift towards franchise-based T20 leagues, English cricketers like Roy are in high demand, prompting them to evaluate the amount of time they want to dedicate to national duties.Roy, who recently represented the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is among several players from England contemplating a move to the MLC. Reece Topley, a talented fast bowler, is also weighing his options, taking into consideration his fitness status following shoulder surgery, as reported by ESPNCric...
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​DC vs CSK IPL 2023: Chennai take on Delhi with an aim at play-off spot

​CSK-LSG in fight for second placeA win would, however, confirm a play-off spot but whether they finish in second place or third would depend on the Lucknow Super Giants' result against Kolkata Knight Riders later in the day. CSK have a better net run rate of +0.381 than LSG's +0.304, who are also on 15 points. Source link
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WATCH: Shikhar Dhawan pulls off a screamer to dismiss David Warner | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shikhar Dhawan led from the front as he showcased exceptional fielding skills to get rid of Delhi Capitals (DC) captain David Warner in an Indian Premier (league (IPL) match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Wednesday.The incident happened in the 11th over of the innings when Warner looked to slap Sam Curran's delivery downtown but ended up miscuing it in the air. But an alert Dhawan ran across from cover and executed a perfectly timed dive to his left, grabbing the ball mid-air. His grip was so secure that even when his arms hit the ground, the ball didn't pop out.Warner played a fine innings, scoring 46 runs off 31 balls that included five fours and two sixes.You can now pick the winner of an IPL match and see h...
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Aiden Markram replaces Temba Bavuma as new T20I captain for South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Aiden Markram has been appointed the new T20I captain for South Africa with the three--match series against the West Indies later this month being his first assignment. The 28-year-old batter replaced Temba Bavuma, who stepped down as T20I captain last month.Bavuma will instead concentrate on his role as Test and one day international skipper, with Wednesday's second five-day game against the touring Caribbean side to be followed by three ODIs between March 16-21.Fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada have been rested for those matches but will return for the T20 games that will be played from March 25-28.Seamer Gerald Coetzee, and batters Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs have earned first call-ups to the 50-over squad, while there is a return for Ryan Rickelton on the ...
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1st Test: Kagiso Rabada six-for helps South Africa triumph against West Indies | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A rampant Kagiso Rabada picked up an impressive six-for in the second innings as hosts South Africa registered a comfortable 87-run win over West Indies in the first Test in Centurion on Thursday. The visitors bowled out the Proteas for 116 in their second essay in the morning session but in chase of 247 were shot out for 159.Rabada ran riot with figures of 6 for 50 while Marco Jansen grabbed a couple of wickets. Anrich Nortje and Gerald Coetzee also shared a wicket apiece as well as South Africa grabbed a 1-0 lead in two-Tests series. The only resistance of note in Windies second innings came from Jermaine Blackwood who made a gutsy 79 before being ninth man out.The match hurtled to a conclusion with more than two days to spare as the fast bowlers of both teams held sway on ...
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1st Test: Anrich Nortje bags fifer as South Africa take big lead against West Indies | Cricket News – Times of India

PRETORIA: Fast bowler Anrich Nortje ripped through the West Indies middle order to take 5-36 as South Africa opened up a 179 run lead with six second innings wickets remaining at the close of the second day of the see-saw first Test at Centurion Park on Wednesday.South Africa limped to 49 for four in their second innings having been all out for 342 in their first early on the second morning.They dismissed West Indies for 212 in reply as seamer Gerald Coetzee also claimed figures of 2-45 on debut, with 24 wickets already lost in six sessions in the match.Dean Elgar (1), debutant Tony de Zorzi (0), Keegan Petersen (7) and Temba Bavuma (0), with a pair of ducks, are all already dismissed for the home side in their second innings.Bavuma is the fourth player to get a pair on their Test debut...
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3rd Test: Anrich Nortje’s double strike leaves Australia at 147-2 on rain-hit day | Cricket News – Times of India

SYDNEY: South Africa strike bowler Anrich Nortje claimed the key wickets of David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne on Wednesday to prise Australia's grip on the third Test in Sydney as rain plagued the opening day.Nortje was the Proteas' star man as he removed Warner cheaply for 10 and late in the day denied Labuschagne (79) his 11th Test hundred.As bad light and rain conspired to prematurely end the first day, Australia were 147 for two with Usman Khawaja, who averages 98 in Sydney Tests, unbeaten on 54 and Steven Smith yet to score.AS IT HAPPENEDNortje got the big breakthrough with a ripper, taking the edge of Labuschagne's bat to get him caught behind and end his 151-ball stay.The pacer earlier struck in his second over of the day when he had Melbourne Test double-centurion Warner caugh...
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David Warner rates ‘magical’ Boxing Day double-ton among his best innings | Cricket News – Times of India

MELBOURNE: Australia opener David Warner said his double-century in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa was among the finest knocks of his career after coming into the match under pressure to score runs.Warner retired hurt with cramp after reaching 200 from 254 balls on Tuesday and had tears in his eyes as he limped off the Melbourne Cricket Ground field with the support of a trainer after tea on a sweltering day two.The 36-year-old received a warm ovation when he returned to the crease on Wednesday but was bowled first ball by a sizzling yorker from Anrich Nortje.It was Warner's third double-century following 253 against New Zealand in Perth in 2015 and an unbeaten 335 against Pakistan in 2019."I was going through (my best knocks) the other day with a couple of the journos (journa...
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WATCH: Spider cam knocks over South Africa’s Anrich Nortje at MCG | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: South African pacer Anrich Nortje had an eventful day in the field during the second day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Tuesday. Nortje was knocked over by a fast moving spider camera during the match. Nortje confirmed after the day's play that he was fine, despite being hit on his left shoulder and elbow by the camera. Cricket Australia said that Fox Sports, the official broadcaster, had admitted it was an error by the operator. And according to ESPNcricinfo, Fox Sports has apologised to Nortje for the mishap.Who said cricket isn’t a contact sport?South African player Anrich Nortje hit by the aerial camera at the… https://t.co/DYvChgXtb9— The Sage (@SarkySage) 1672110447000"I didn't know what hit me, to be honest. So far so ...