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‘He might not…’: Chris Gayle’s predictions for MS Dhoni in IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former West Indies opener Chris Gayle shared his insights into the strategy behind Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) decision to appoint Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain for the IPL 2024 season, hinting at potential breaks for the legendary MS Dhoni during the tournament.Gayle emphasized the likelihood of Dhoni not featuring in every match, suggesting a possible hiatus midway through the season. "He (MS Dhoni) might not play all games. There may be a little break in between for him. That's why the decision. But MSD will go well, don't worry about that," Gayle remarked during an interview on Jio Cinema.Gayle's remarks were made prior to the CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 opener in Chennai, shedding light on the strategic move to transfer captaincy to Gaikwad to manage Dhoni's workload effectively.Des...
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Chris Gayle hails ‘phenomenal’ Yashasvi Jaiswal, says nothing new about ‘Bazball’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England have no copyright on aggressive batting according to West Indies star Chris Gayle, who insisted it had been around even "years before" he started his career as one of cricket's most celebrated big-hitters.Dynamic run-scoring has been a key feature of England's 'Bazball' approach to Test cricket under the leadership of coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.But England opener Ben Duckett raised eyebrows when he suggested their methods had inspired India counterpart Yashasvi Jaiswal to score an unbeaten double century in the recent third Test in Rajkot.Jaiswal, 22, made a blistering 214 not out, including a Test record-equalling 12 sixes in an innings, as India thrashed England by a mammoth 434 runs to go 2-1 up in a five-match series.It was also the left-handed ...
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Babar Azam pips Chris Gayle to become fastest batter to score 10,000 T20 runs | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Wednesday achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the fastest batter to score 10,000 runs in the T20 format.Babar accomplished this milestone in just 271 innings, surpassing the previous record held by former West Indies star Chris Gayle, who took 285 innings to attain the feat. India's Virat Kohli is third on the list, having taken 299 innings.Playing for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Babar needed only six runs to set the world record and successfully achieved it during the match against Karachi Kings. Notably, he is also leading the PSL side.Babar, who missed the milestone by getting out on 68 in the last game against Quetta Gladiators, became the 13th player overall to reach the 10,000-run mark in the T20 format. It...
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MS Dhoni picked as skipper of IPL’s all-time greatest team | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The legendary Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday was named the captain of the all-time greatest IPL team, chosen to commemorate the success of the world's most popular T20 league launched in 2008.The selection panel included former cricketers Wasim Akram, Matthew Hayden, Tom Moody and Dale Steyn, with approximately 70 journalists participating in the selection process.Australia's dynamic David Warner and India's batting stalwart Virat Kohli were selected as the opening pair, with the 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle taking the number three spot in the batting order.The middle-order comprised Suresh Raina, AB de Villiers, Suryakumar Yadav, and Dhoni. The trio of Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kieron Pollard filled the all-rounder positions in the 15-member squad.R...
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Virat Kohli on the cusp of becoming first Indian batter to achieve this feat in T20 format | Cricket News – Times of India

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories...
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Chris Gayle Surprises Locals at Gas Station in Jamaica | Cricket News – Times of India

Known for the big sixes he used to hit, West Indies batter Chris Gayle, famously called 'the Universe Boss', came out at a gas station in Jamaica to surprise the locals in his own unique way."It's your lucky day today," he could be heard saying in a video that's going viral on social media. "It's on me today," he tells a visitor who arrived to fill up her car's gas tank.The Windies opening batter paid the gas bill for every vehicle that visited the Texaco Gas Station in Portmore, Jamaica, on that day. He could be seen taking selfies as the locals were pleasantly surprised to not just see the West Indies cricket great but also get free gas. Gayle has scored 19,594 international runs, out of which 10,480 came in ODIs. He has also hit 42 international centuries. Apart from making 301 ODI a...
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IPL’s big break for ‘Ranchi ka Gayle’ Robin Minz, father says ‘Dhoni told me if no one picks him we will’

IT WAS just another Tuesday for 48-year-old retired Army man Francis Xavier Minz. Working as a security guard, employed by a firm, at Ranchi airport, he was helping passengers with their boarding passes when Gujarat Titans picked his 21-year-old son Robin for Rs 3.60 crore after an intense bidding war with Mumbai Indians. “A CISF jawan came to me, hugged me saying, ‘Arrey Francis sir, aap toh crorepati ban gaye’ (You have become a millionaire),” Francis tells The Indian Express. The Minz family has roots in Telgaon, a village in the tribal belt in Gumla district. Cricket is not the biggest sport in the region that has produced several world-class hockey players. The Lakra siblings Bimal, Birendra and Asunta are from Gumla. Francis, too, was into sports, and it was his love for athletics...
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Chris Gayle: It’s always going to be one Universe Boss | Cricket News – Times of India

SURAT: Amid the uproar of the fans in a timid Surat evening, the blade of Chris Gayle started heaving fire, once again, with a fiery knock of 84 off 55 balls sending shock waves across the opposition dressing room.Having batted first in the eliminator of Legends League Cricket 2023 against Gujarat Giants, Gautam Gambhir-led India Capitals posed a mammoth target of 224 runs.Although Gayle's familiar, no-nonsense batting made the Capitals' total look small at one stage of the game, the departure of the Caribbean slogger, off a brilliant delivery from Isuru Udana, eventually led to a collective demise, with the home team falling short in the penultimate over and subsequently getting knocked out of the tournament.Despite the defeat, the fans that had come to relive and celebrate the gloriou...
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Chris Gayle expects Rohit Sharma to play a key role in India’s T20 World Cup preparation | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former West Indies cricket stalwart, Chris Gayle, has expressed his belief that Indian captain Rohit Sharma will play a crucial role in India's preparations for the upcoming T20I World Cup scheduled in the West Indies and the USA in June 2024. Gayle, known as the "Universe Boss," emphasised that players of Rohit and Virat Kohli's stature, given their recent performances in the ODI World Cup, should have the leverage to decide on their future in the national team."Those guys have to make a call for themselves. If they want to play, why not? They have done a lot for the country and they deserve to make a call on themselves," said Gayle while speaking to IANS during a media roundtable on the sidelines of Legends League Cricket (LLC), where he is representing the Gujarat Giants.R...
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Rohit Sharma surpasses Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes against a single opponent | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma added another feather to his cap by breaking yet another record previously held by West Indies legend Chris Gayle. This achievement took place during the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Rohit now holds the record for hitting the most sixes against a single opponent in the ODI format, surpassing Gayle's previous record of 85 sixes against England.Rohit has managed an impressive total of 86 sixes against Australia in the 50-over format.Notably, this is the second record set by Gayle that Rohit has surpassed in this World Cup. Just a few days ago, Rohit broke Gayle's record for the most sixes in ODIs.During the final match, Rohit showcased his aggressive batting style, scoring 47 runs off 31 balls, which...
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Watch: Kane Williamson’s stunning catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma in World Cup semifinal | Cricket News – Times of India

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories...
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Rohit Sharma breaks record for most sixes in a calendar year – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the batter with the most sixes in a calendar year on Sunday. In a game against Netherlands in the ongoing World Cup, the Indian skipper smoked Colin Ackermann for a massive 92-metre six over long-on, marking his 59th maximum of the year. This incredible milestone surpassed the previous record set by South African AB de Villiers, who hit 58 sixes in 2015.Scorecard: India vs NetherlandsRohit has the opportunity to further increase the number of maximums in the game. His exceptional batting skills have placed him ahead of renowned players like Chris Gayle, who hit 56 sixes in 2019, and Shahid Afridi, with 48 sixes.Not only has Rohit dominated the calendar year record, but he has also become the captain with th...
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David Warner equals Virat Kohli’s record during record-breaking World Cup knock against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia opener David Warner displayed a breathtaking performance in the ongoing World Cup, scoring 163 against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup match in Bengaluru on Friday. This remarkable knock not only helped his team secure a mammoth total, 367 for 9, but also led him to achieve several individual records.Warner's 163 against Pakistan marked his fourth consecutive century against them in the 50-over format, making him the joint record holder for the most consecutive ODI hundreds against a team.He equaled the feat previously accomplished by India'sVirat Kohli, who scored four consecutive tons against West Indies from 2017 to 2018. Warner's consistent performance against Pakistan since 2017, with scores of 130, 179, 107, and 163, demonstrates his dominance over their bowling...
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Rohit Sharma becomes third batter to hit 300 sixes in ODIs | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma continues his sublime form and six-hitting spree in the World Cup as the Indian skipper became only the third batter overall to smash 300 sixes in one-day internationals.Rohit achieved the remarkable feat during the high voltage match against Pakistan when he tonked Haris Rauf over mid-on for his 300th six at the packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.India vs Pakistan LIVE: Pakistan sets 192 target after innings collapse from 155/2 to 191 all outIn the last match against Afghanistan, Rohit also went past West Indies' Chris Gayle (553 sixes across formats) to record most sixes in international cricket across formats.Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi sits atop the list in ODIs with 351 sixes from 398 matches followed by Gayle (331 sixes in 301 g...
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WATCH: Rohit Sharma’s special message for Chris Gayle | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After surpassing Chris Gayle's record of most sixes in international cricket on Wednesday, India captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged drawing inspiration from the 'Universe Boss' himself throughout his journey.Rohit played a record-breaking 81-ball 131 against Afghanistan on Wednesday and hammered five sixes to reach 556 maximums across three formats, three more than the West Indian left-hander.Rohit achieved this milestone in 453 matches, precisely 30 games fewer than Gayle."Universe Boss is Universe Boss. I have taken a leaf out of his book. Over the years, we have seen him, such a six-hitting machine he is wherever he plays."We wear the same jersey (No. 45). I am sure he is happy about it because jersey No. 45 has done it (breaking his record)," said Rohit in a video posted b...
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Rohit Sharma on breaking Chris Gayle’s six-hitting record: ‘A small little happy moment for me’

Rohit Sharma broke a plethora of records on the day as India defeated Afghanistan by eight wickets to join New Zealand and Pakistan on two wins from two games. Rohit Sharma smashed 12 fours and five sixes on his way to the fastest century for an Indian batsman in a World Cup game, and he went past Chris Gayle’s record for the most number of sixes in international cricket (three formats combined). Gayle had hit 553 in his career. Rohit now has 556 sixes. On the mic with 𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗡 😎 Captain Rohit Sharma went past quite a few records but he had one special message for the Universe Boss – @henrygayle! 👌👌 – By @28anand#CWC23 | #TeamIndia | #INDvAFG | #MeninBlue Watch the Full Video 🎥🔽https://t.co/m80oJeyHkK — BCCI (@BCCI) October 12, 2023 “When I started playing the Game I never thought tha...
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2023 ODI World Cup: All major approaching milestones | Cricket News – Times of India

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories...
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Opener David Warner breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s big record | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australian cricketer David Warner made headlines on Saturday as he achieved a remarkable milestone when he scored his 20th ODI hundred against South Africa at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein. With this century, Warner now holds the record for the most international hundreds by an opening batter in world cricket. This achievement surpasses the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who had previously held the record with 45 tons from 346 matches as an opener.Warner reached this milestone in his 343rd international match, taking 428 innings to achieve it. In comparison, Tendulkar batted only 342 innings as an opener. Warner achieved this record in the second ODI against South Africa. His innings of 106 off just 93 balls played a crucial role in helping Australia post a mammoth total of 392 fo...