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‘We’ve lost here, didn’t win Ashes, but…’: Brendon McCullum remains optimistic about England’s future | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India have inflicted England's first series loss in the Bazball era, yet head coach Brendon McCullum maintains optimism about the future."There's times in games where we haven't quite screwed down our method just yet. We've lost here, didn't win the Ashes (2-2), but we're a better team than 18 months ago and we've got an opportunity in the next 18 months to do some special shit," said McCullum in an interaction with the UK media."We'll keep chiselling away at those rough edges. It's not a bad time to be coach of the England team," he said.Ollie Robinson's Test future is uncertain following a lackluster performance in Ranchi, but McCullum has expressed confidence in the out-of-form Jonny Bairstow to make a significant impact in Dharamsala, where he is set to play his 100th gam...
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‘I don’t think they took me seriously’: Steve Smith on opening in Tests | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Australian batsman Steve Smith revealed that his team initially didn't take him seriously when he expressed his desire to shift to the top of the batting order following David Warner's retirement.Smith shared that considering himself as an opener for the first time in his 13-year Test career occurred during last year's Ashes series against England. This contemplation arose when Warner first hinted at the possibility of retiring from the longest format of the game.Nevertheless, the idea didn't come to fruition until the team arrived in Perth to kick off the Pakistan series last month, when the 34-year-old presented his concept to the national selection committee, which included men's team coach Andrew McDonald."I'd been pushing it for a few weeks, even before Perth and I ...
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Pat Cummins among nominees for ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday unveiled the shortlists of nominees for the ICC Men's Player of the Month awards for December 2023."A marvellous fast bowler-captain, a splendid spinner and an outstanding all-rounder feature in the shortlist for the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2023," ICC said in an official statement.The captain who led Australia to two ICC titles, Cummins had a remarkable 2023, securing triumphs in the ICC World Test Championship, ODI World Cup, and retaining the Ashes. His exceptional performances throughout the year have positioned him as a strong contender for the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy at the ICC Awards 2023.In December, Cummins continued his stellar form, playing a pivotal role as Australia's spearhead. He...
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‘Could have played for couple of more years,’ says Stuart Broad on his retirement | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad expressed that while he had the ability to continue playing for a few more years, he chose to conclude his career at its peak and has no regrets.His retirement came after the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval, culminating in a remarkable career with 604 Test wickets in 167 matches and a total of 847 international wickets across 344 matches."I do feel within myself that I could have played for another couple of years but I wanted to finish at the top, finish in an England shirt and to be able to control that myself. I had to try and go at the right time," Broad told Sky Sports in an exclusive interview."I have had no regrets yet which I think tells me in my gut that it was the right decision. Because my teammates have not walked ont...
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Ben Stokes undergoes surgery in bid to stay fit for Test series in India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In an attempt to be fit for the Test series in India that will start in January next year, England captain Ben Stokes had a successful procedure done on his left knee.The 32-year-old renowned all-rounder's physique could not handle the demands of bowling, thus he was limited to playing as a batter at the recent World Cup in India. He was also unable to bowl in the final three Ashes Tests against Australia this year.He had declared earlier in the month that following the World Cup, he will have surgery."In and out. Under the (knife emoji) done. Rehab starts now," Stokes wrote on his social media handles with a picture of himself on crutches outside London's Cromwell Hospital.India's five-match Test series kicks off in Hyderabad on January 25. Two weeks prior to arriving in Ind...
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Watch – ‘Oh man that is garbage’: Labuschagne on ‘Bazball’ being added to Collins dictionary | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne doesn't seem to be impressed by the inclusion of 'Bazball' in Collins dictionary as he humorously termed it 'garbage'.When asked about the inclusion of the term in the dictionary Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne hilariously replied "Oh man that is garbage.""I don't know what that is honestly.I have no idea what you are talking about," he said in a video posted by cricket.com.au.The term 'Bazball' has earned a place in the Collins dictionary, acknowledging the daring and aggressive style of play adopted by the England men's cricket team under the leadership of Brendon McCullum, their red-ball coach.The term 'Bazball' originated when the former New Zealand captain and opening batsman, widely known as 'Baz,' assumed the role of Engl...
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‘India vs Pakistan is bigger than….’, reckons former Australian cricketer | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Amidst mounting anticipation for the much-awaited cricket showdown between India and Pakistan scheduled for the Asia Cup 2023, Tom Moody, a former Australian cricketer, has shared his expert perspectives on the groundwork of the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team and the hurdles they could encounter.In an interview with Star Sports, Moody delved into the intricate dynamics shaping the preparations of the Indian squad under the captaincy of Rohit.He also took the opportunity to contemplate the immense significance of the India-Pakistan clash, drawing parallels with the renowned Ashes series. Moreover, Moody engaged in a comprehensive analysis of the strengths inherent to both teams and the various factors they must consider as they brace themselves for this monumental and much-antic...
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It’s completely overhyped: Ben Duckett on sledging by Aussie players | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: During this year's Ashes series, which concluded in a 2-2 draw, England's opener Ben Duckett disclosed that he didn't encounter any sledging from the Australian cricketers. He further noted that the actual dynamics on the field stood in stark contrast to the media-generated hype surrounding the series."I actually feel it's completely overhyped. Most of the back and forth was just niggle in the media. On the field, they are not niggly at all. I hope they don't mind me saying this but they are a bunch of nice guys who are very good at cricket. I don't think I got sledged once in the whole series," Duckett was quoted as saying by The Telegraph.While he didn't experience any sledging from the Australian players, Duckett reminisced about a lighthearted exchange he had with opposin...
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Bazball left Australians scratching their head during Ashes: Ricky Ponting | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary Ricky Ponting feels England's innovative 'Bazball' approach left the Australian team in a state of disarray during the recently concluded Ashes series which ended in a 2-2 draw. The approach led to a remarkable turnaround for the English side, who managed to recover from a daunting 0-2 deficit.Following convincing victories by Australia in the first two Tests at Edgbaston and Lord's, the series seemed firmly in their grasp. However, England staged a stunning resurgence, triumphing in the third Test at Headingley and sealing another victory in the fifth Test at the Oval, thus leveling the series at 2-2.The fourth Test at Manchester was marred by persistent rain and ended in a draw. Though the Aussies managed to retain the Ashes urn, former captain Ponting said the ho...
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Chris Woakes bags ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2023 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: English all-rounder Chris Woakes has concluded a remarkable display in the Ashes series by securing the ICC Men's Player of the Month accolade for July 2023.Having been honoured as the Player of the Series during the Ashes, Woakes has clinched the ICC Men's Player of the Month distinction for July 2023, prevailing over tough contenders including fellow countryman Zak Crawley and Netherlands' standout performer Bas de Leede.“It's very nice to have been voted ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July. Everything we did in the Ashes was a team effort, and no individual awards would be possible without everyone else doing their job but it's always nice to be recognised, especially when it's a public vote," Woakes told ICC.“It was a great series, and I'm just very happy that it captu...
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Watch: England cricket’s tribute to Steven Finn | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Accepting "defeat" in his battle against a host of injury problems, three-time Ashes winner fast bowler Steven Finn announced his retirement on Monday.In 36 Test appearances for England, Finn took 125 wickets at an average of 30.4 between 2010 and 2016.The 34-year-old also played in 69 one-day internationals and 21 Twenty20 internationals for England.England cricket put up a video of some of Finn's wickets through the years on their official X handle.Finn slipped out of the England squad hampered by various injuries and has not played red-ball cricket since July 2022.Finn emerged as a rising star for England following his maiden Test appearance against Bangladesh in 2010 after making his county debut with Middlesex aged 16.Finn's injury problems took their toll after he playe...
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‘I feel incredibly lucky…’: England fast bowler announces retirement from all forms of cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England's fast bowler Steven Finn, having completed an illustrious 18-year career, on Monday officially announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.Finn's career was marked by remarkable achievements, with 126 appearances for England across various formats from 2010 to 2017, during which he claimed 254 wickets. His contributions in Test matches were particularly noteworthy, with 125 wickets in 36 Tests, including a memorable performance of 6-79 against Australia at Edgbaston during the 2015 Ashes series.Although he spent the majority of his career with his home county Middlesex, Finn made a move to Sussex in 2022, where he had a respectable season, featuring in 19 matches and taking 21 wickets.However, an unfortunate knee injury sidelined him for the entirety of 2023, ...
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India need an all-rounder in mould of Stokes, Green to excel in overseas Tests: Nasser Hussain

India lacking a seam bowler who can also bat is the crucial ingredient missing on the team’s overseas assignments, feels former England captain Nasser Hussain, and adds that someone like a Ben Stokes or a Cameron Green can be the winning formula for the side on foreign tours.India lost their second consecutive World Test Championship (WTC) final to Australia recently and Hussain said that Rishabh Pant was being sorely missed by India, hoping that the wicketkeeper-batter returns to the side sooner rather than later as he is a “massive miss at the moment”.“They (India) are brilliant at home… and the balance of their side at home is just wonderful,” Hussain said in the ICC Review on Wednesday. “(However) An Indian cricketer at the moment, a (Ben) Stokes type cricketer, a Cameron Green type...
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I don’t see why Bumrah can’t return to where he was: Glenn McGrath

Plainspeak: Glenn McGrath feels that a series like the Ashes was needed to preserve and promote Test cricket. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath’s pre-series prediction of his side blanking England 5-0 did not happen, but he felt that the 2-2 result in the Ashes was a fair result. The pace bowling legend is in the city on his third visit this year for his periodical camp at the MRF Pace Foundation, where he is the Director of Coaching. He spoke on the Ashes, the future of Test cricket, Jasprit Bumrah and more.On the AshesIt was a great contest. Every day someone would get in front, and then the (other) would fight back; it ebbed and flowed through the day. It was great viewing for fans. To have a series like that is good for Test cricket. We mu...
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I’m going to investigate myself, because it affects me: Dukes’ owner on ball change controversy at Ashes

As the Ashes ball change controversy rumbles on days after the series ended, Dilip Jajodia, the owner of the Dukes’ ball will launch an internal investigation, as per News Corp. “I’m going to investigate myself, because it affects me … my name is at stake so it’s important they don’t misallege something wrong with the ball,” he was quoted as saying. “Every ball we produce for the specific season has got a date stamp on it. It would have 2023 marked on it. We supply balls to the ground. These balls are not controlled by the ECB or the ICC, it’s controlled by the ground authority. So on this particular occasion (at The Oval) the balls would be done by Surrey. “Surrey get the supply of balls from us before the season starts and then they start knocking them in, getting them into wear and t...
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Watch: ‘I feel you Ben Duckett’, Dinesh Karthik’s witty post on height issues | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Dinesh Karthik appears to be relishing his time as a commentator in the UK with the Indian wicketkeeper continues to hog the limelight whether it was his hilarious banter with Ricky Ponting in Ashes or with his role in The Hundred.Karthik took to Twitter to retweet the video in which he was seen in conversation with Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi and recently retired England legend Stuart Broad.Karthik wrote 'I feel you @BenDuckett1 #heightissues'. His witty post was directed towards England opener Ben Duckett who also is almost of the same height of Karthik.Duckett pictures went viral during the Ashes when he stood alongside Stuart Broad and Zak Crawley for the national anthems.(Reuters Photo)The trio were discussing Afridi's performance as he made a remarkable start to The H...
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I think there’s a lot of smoke and mirrors with Bazball: Nathan Lyon

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon fires a shit against England’s “Bazball” style of play by saying he he is 2-0 up against Bazball. Lyon was ruled out of the Ashes after the second Test due to a calf injury. “I know everyone keeps talking about BazBall, to be honest, I didn’t really see BazBall… throughout my two Tests again them,” Lyon told SEN’s The Run Home. “I’m 2-0 in my Tests against BazBall… I look at the Australian cricket team and the batters we’ve had, David Warner for example… I’ve seen him score hundreds in a session… and that’s off playing an attacking brand of cricket. “I think there’s a lot of smoke and mirrors with BazBall, if I’m being honest with you, and I feel like if you’re going to play an aggressive brand of cricket anyway, it’s about being able to go up and down in...
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Zak Crawley looks to test India with Bazball approach next year, wants to adapt to pitches

The swashbuckling opener Zak Crawley said England’s upcoming tour to India in January -March 2024 presents them with an ‘amazing opportunity’ to showcase ‘Bazball’ but adapting to conditions will be the key. India will host England in a five-match Test series next year, and talks are already on about whether the latter would be able to follow their aggressive brand of cricket on Indian pitches. The series, for the Anthony de Mello Trophy, gets underway in Hyderabad with the first Test scheduled from January 25-29, the second Test is at Visakhapatnam (February 2-6), the third at Rajkot (February 15-19), the fourth at Ranchi (February 23-27) and the fifth and final Test at Dharamsala (March 7-11). “I don’t really know much about their grounds,” Crawley was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo...
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It’s getting harder to play all three formats and Jasprit Bumrah has to decide on it: Glenn McGrath | Cricket News – Times of India

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The uniqueness of his action makes Jasprit Bumrah a deadly fast bowler. Perhaps, it’s the very same reason why the Gujarat pacer has been plagued by injuries during his seven-year international career.After undergoing surgery on his back in March, the 29-year-old is bracing himself for yet another comeback and has been named captain of the Indian team for the T20 series against Ireland in two weeks.With the ODI World Cup to be played in India in two months, everyone is watching Bumrah’s return, after almost a year, with bated breath.One man who is excited by Bumrah’s comeback is Glenn McGrath. The former Aussie pacer, who had his share of injuries during his playing career has a lot of empathy for the Indian seamer. “He (Bumrah) has been incredible for India. His bow...
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‘You don’t get your lunch…’: Nasser Hussain bats for ‘harsh penalties’ for slow over rate offence | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The ICC sanctioning England and Australia for maintaining slow over-rates during the entire Ashes series became a huge talking point with former England captain Nasser Hussain even advocating for 'harsh penalties' for the offence."I think the penalties should be harsh," Nasser said on The ICC Review. "I do think it is something that upsets fans. Tickets, especially in England, are very expensive.So you want to get the full day. Now some people argue, well, you're getting the entertainment anyway. But I do think, if you pay for 90 overs, you should expect 90 overs."And after 85 overs, if they just suddenly stroll off with the extra half hour already been bowled, I do think fines, and World Test Championship deduction points, it has cost sides already a place in World Test Cham...