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Rohit Sharma joins MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in this elite IPL list | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma on Wednesday became the first player to feature in 200 IPL matches for Mumbai Indians, solidifying his status as one of the franchise's most iconic figures. This milestone places him in elite company alongside Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) and MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings), who have also reached the 200-game mark with their respective franchises.Rohit's 200th appearance for Mumbai Indians marks his 245th IPL match overall, a testament to his enduring presence and impact in the tournament.Only MS Dhoni surpasses him in the number of IPL appearances, with 252 matches to his name.The Mumbai Indians stalwart has been an integral part of the franchise for 14 IPL editions, showcasing remarkable consistency and loyalty. Since joining the team in 2011, Rohit...
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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan embraces Andre Russell with a warm hug during victory lap | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan was left in awe of Andre Russell's stellar all-round performance during KKR's opening match of IPL 2024 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His admiration for Russell was evident as he showered his praise after the match.Russell unleashed his fury with an unbeaten 25-ball 64, featuring seven towering sixes and three fours to propel KKR to a massive 208/7.He then went on to take two crucial wickets as KKR pulled off a narrow four-run victory over SRH on Saturday.During the victory lap around the ground to greet and thank the fans, the Bollywood superstar took a pause and intervened Russell during an interview to warmly embrace him for his match-winning efforts.The right-handed Russell also completed 200 sixes in the IPL in 97 innings, bec...
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IPL: ‘Biggest buy’ Mitchell Starc fails to shine despite Kolkata Knight Riders’ victory | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc's underwhelming performance raised eyebrows despite Kolkata Knight Riders clinching a tense 4-run win at the Eden Gardens in a nail-biting encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad.The highly anticipated return of the Australian speedster to the KKR lineup came with immense expectations, given his staggering price tag of Rs 24.75 crore. However, Starc failed to deliver, struggling against the SRH batters throughout his spell.Despite maintaining a pace above 140kmph, Starc leaked 53 runs in his four-over spell, alarming fans and pundits alike. His economy rate of 13.20, coupled with six wide deliveries, highlighted his struggles on the field.Tasked with leading the bowling attack while defending a formidable target of 209, Starc's performance was inconsistent. While...
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‘He sealed the game…’: Sachin Tendulkar praises Harshit Rana’s last-over heroics | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders clinched a nail-biting victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad by a mere four runs, propelled by stellar performances from Andre Russell and Harshit Rana. Despite the explosive batting display by Sunrisers' Heinrich Klaasen, who notched an impressive 63 off just 29 balls, it was the tense final over that ultimately determined the outcome of the match at Eden Gardens.Needing 13 runs in the last over, Sunrisers' hopes rested on Klaasen's shoulders as he continued his aggressive assault. However, Rana, entrusted with the daunting task of defending the target, displayed remarkable calmness under pressure. Despite conceding a six on the first delivery, Rana swiftly turned the tide by dismissing Shahbaz Ahmed and Klaasen in quick succession, sealing Kolkata's vic...
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‘Even if we lose…’: KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer to Harshit Rana before the last over against SRH | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) managed to clinch a narrow 4-run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in an Indian Premier League match filled with twists and turns at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer admitted to experiencing jitters as Heinrich Klaasen of SRH mounted a ferocious assault while chasing a daunting target of 209 runs."Right from the 17th over, I had butterflies in the stomach! To be honest, I thought anything can happen in the last over," confessed Iyer.With SRH needing 13 runs off the final over, the odds seemed to favor them, especially with Klaasen in blistering form. However, Iyer's decision to entrust the ball to the young Harshit Rana proved to be a masterstroke. Rana rose to the occasion, dismissing both Klaasen and Shahbaz Ah...
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KKR vs SRH Live Streaming, IPL 2024: When and where to watch Kolkata vs Hyderabad live?

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Live Streaming, IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders will have their captain Shreyas Iyer fully fit and mentor Gautam Gambhir to impart his wisdom that helped them win 2 IPL titles as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens on Saturday. It’s also a battle between the two most valuable signings in IPL history as national teammates Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc go up against each other in opposing teams. While Kolkata have a potent spin attack, Hyderabad have the batters to counter it with Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen and Travis Head in their midst. However, Hyderabad have a problem of plenty with way too many overseas players which might see some big names sit some matches out which might play into the hands of a well balanced team lik...
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Watch: Mitchell Starc excited about his return to IPL ‘circus’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia pacer Mitchell Starc talked about his return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) and said he's ready for a "bit of circus."Starc will wear the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) uniform when he rejoins the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2024, marking his eagerly awaited comeback to the league after almost nine years. Starc made headlines when he went to auction for an outrageous 24.70 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history after KKR's heated bidding battle with the Gujarat Titans.The experienced bowler, who played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the early IPL seasons, is excited to start this new chapter with KKR and has expressed his delight about the possibility of rejoining the team. When considering his IPL career, Starc mentioned his pr...
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Mitchell Starc to be KKR’s X-factor in IPL: Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

KOLKATA: He is back. Gautam Gambhir, the man under whose leadership the Kolkata Knight Riders had won the IPL twice in 2012 and 2014, arrived in the city to guide the team in a new avatar. “I have always mentioned that KKR to me is not a franchise, but an emotion. I am thus happy to be back,” the KKR mentor said on Thursday evening.The former India opener, who returned to reunite with KKR after seven long years, was aware of the fans’ expectations.Gambhir joined the Knights in 2011 and was with the team till 2017. During the period, KKR qualified for the IPL playoffs five times and also made the final of the now-defunct Champions League T20 in 2014.“I know there will be expectations and I hope to live up to it and make the fans happy,” he stated amidst a roaring reception at the airport...
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On this day in 2001, VVS Laxman & Rahul Dravid scripted one of the greatest comebacks in Test history | Cricket News – Times of India

By the end of third day of the Kolkata Test against Australia at the Eden Gardens in 2001, India were down and all but out. Following on, the hosts were 232/4 in second innings, still 42 runs behind the visitors and had just six more wickets left. That's when VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid started writing a rising-from-the-ashes story that became one of the most incredible comebacks in the history of Test cricket. Laxman was batting on 109 and Dravid on 7 at the start of day four. But when the stumps were drawn, India hadn't lost a wicket in the entire day's play and Laxman had moved to 275 and Dravid to 155. The beauty of Laxman's knock, which ultimately ended at an epic 281, overshadowed what actually was an equally priceless innings played by Dravid, who went on to score 180. The duo ad...
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Mukesh Kumar returns to make a difference in Ranji Trophy match | Cricket News – Times of India

KOLKATA: Twelve wickets fell on the opening day as Bengal took control of the Elite Group 'B' Ranji Trophy match against Bihar at the Eden Gardens here on Friday. The last time Bengal bowlers dominated their rivals so convincingly was against Uttar Pradesh when they bowled them out for 60 runs in one session at Kanpur. That match unfortunately did not go in Bengal's favour as the weather played spoilsport.But this time Bengal should end up with maximum points against an opposition who are still wanting at this level of cricket.The Bengal pace trio of Mukesh Kumar, Suraj Jaiswal and Mohammed Kaif ran through the Bihar innings to dismiss them for 95 after skipper Manoj Tiwary won the toss and elected to bowl.At stumps on Day I, the hosts have taken a slender 16-run lead finishing at 111 f...
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Let Test matches continue with T20, says Clive Lloyd | Cricket News – Times of India

KOLKATA: Cricketing legend and former skipper of West Indies cricket team, Sir Clive Lloyd on Saturday strongly pitched for continuation of test matches besides the popular T20 series.In his remarks at his felicitation programme organised by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Saturday evening, the legendary cricketer described T20 as an "exhibition" and a Test match as an "examination"."I have no qualms with T20. I would love to see the players earning their money. But I would love to see either three or five Test matches in any bilateral series. I would call a T20 an exhibition and a test match an examination," he said.Asked what brand of cricket he would like to play if he had his team come here today, he said that he would love to play it all."The crowd loves their cricket he...
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‘Sometimes it’s nice to see ball dominate bat’: Mitchell Starc after Australia beat South Africa at Eden Gardens

Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood were the wreckers in chief for Australia after the Kangaroos bowled excellently in overcast conditions and reduced South Africa to 24/4 after Protea captain Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat. However, David Miller’s rescue act took the South Africans to a respectable score of 212 but it was not enough as Pat Cummins made sure his team didn’t let the opportunity slip away in a low-scoring run-chase against South Africa in the semifinals on Thursday. The captain had to bail out his team with the bat as he and Mitchell Starc got the Aussies home by three wickets in pursuit of a 213-run target. After the match, the Aussie seamer spoke at length about the low-scoring thriller and the pitch at Eden Gardens.Most Read 1 South Africa vs A...
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Australia’s road to 2023 World Cup final | 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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South Africa hope for fifth time lucky in Australia showdown | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: South Africa remain steadfast in their determination not to be weighed down by past disappointments in Cricket World Cup knockout matches as they prepare to face Australia on Thursday for a coveted spot in the final.Despite enduring defeats in all four of their previous semifinal appearances in 1992, 1999, 2007, and 2015, the Proteas are resolute in their pursuit of redemption.Notably, two of those losses came at the hands of Australia, with the 1999 clash at Edgbaston ending in a dramatic tie, ultimately favouring Australia due to a superior group stage performance. In 2007, South Africa faced a seven-wicket defeat after being restricted to just 149 runs at St Lucia.The upcoming match at Kolkata's Eden Gardens provides an opportunity for South Africa to rewrite their semifin...
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Fault of the entire system, can’t make the captain scapegoat here, says Wasim Akram | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram attributed Pakistan's disappointing performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup to systemic issues within the cricket structure. He emphasised that captain Babar Azam should not bear the brunt of the team's poor showing in India.The 1992 World Cup champions Pakistan fell short of reaching the semifinals in the 2023 edition, concluding their campaign with a 93-run defeat to England at the Eden Gardens.This loss marked their fifth in nine league games.As criticism mounted against Azam, who faced challenges with the bat and was scrutinised for his leadership, it became evident that Pakistan secured the fifth position in the ODI World Cup for the second consecutive time.Akram's perspective underlines the need to address broader issues in the cricket sy...
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‘If Fakhar Zaman bats 20-30 overs…’: Babar Azam has plans in place as Pakistan chase improbable semis dream | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Under-fire skipper Babar Azam hasn’t thrown the towel in yet as he has plans in place as Pakistan chase ODI World Cup semi-final dream when they take on England in their last league match in Kolkata on Saturday.Pakistan have a daunting task at their hands as they need to defeat the already-eliminated defending champions England by at least 287 runs to knock out New Zealand as the fourth and last semi-finalist on net run rate.Babar remains optimistic and has emphasised that his team has not given up hope of securing victory over England, despite the substantial margin required."It's not like this matter is not in the back of the mind. It's in our mind and we will try to do it," said Babar at the pre-match presser on Friday."But we can't just go in and start firing blindly - we...
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Adam Zampa’s control of length has made him almost unplayable: Daniel Vettori | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Adam Zampa's exceptional control over his length has been a key factor in his success, making him nearly unstoppable in the World Cup, according to Australia's spin bowling coach Daniel Vettori.Zampa currently leads the wicket-taker's list among spinners in the tournament, securing 20 wickets from eight games at an impressive average of 19.20. If Australia advance to the finals, Zampa could potentially become the highest wicket-taker in the ODI showpiece.Despite a slow start against India, the 31-year-old leg-spinner found his rhythm and delivered outstanding performances, taking four-wicket hauls against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the Netherlands.Zampa's ability to maintain precise control over his length, coupled with his other cricketing skills, has made him a formidable for...
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‘It is easy to give advice on TV’: Babar Azam denies Pakistan captaincy has affected his form at World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam dismisses the notion that the responsibilities of captaincy have affected his batting performance at the World Cup. Unfazed by uncertainties about retaining the captaincy after the tournament, he remains focused on the immediate task at hand.Pakistan, the 1992 champions, currently stand fifth in the points table and face a daunting challenge to reach the semi-finals in their last group match against England, who have already been eliminated.To secure a spot in the knockout stage, Pakistan not only need to match New Zealand's five wins from nine matches but also significantly improve their net run-rate.In the final group game against England, if Pakistan bat first, they must defeat England by at least 287 runs to surpass New Zealand in net run-rate....
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ICC WORLD CUP | Pakistan gets a boost as leg-spinner Shadab returns to training

Pakistan’s Shadab Khan and others during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between England and Pakistan, at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Pakistan’s chances of fielding a fit-again Shadab Khan in its crucial World Cup encounter against England looked brighter with the all-rounder taking part in the team’s nets session at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday.As the Pakistani team resumed its practice ahead of its final round-robin league match on Saturday after a two-day break, Shadab was seen in action with full intensity. The leg-spinner, who fell awkwardly while fielding in the match against South Africa in Bengaluru on October 27 and made way for concussion substitute Usama Mir, began with bowling before...
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‘Inconsistent’ Babar Azam toils hard at nets; Shadab Khan set for return | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's preparations for the crucial World Cup match against England in Kolkata showcased the team's focused training session. All-rounder Shadab Khan, recuperating from a concussion, appeared geared for a comeback. The team's skipper, Babar Azam, sought to make a significant impact in the tournament.After a two-day break in Kolkata, the Pakistani squad engaged in an extensive three-hour net session, emphasising all facets of the game.Shadab resumed bowling for the first time since his sidelining due to concussion after an awkward fall during the match against South Africa. This injury had forced him to be replaced by rookie leg-spinner Usama Mir.Consequently, Shadab missed the subsequent matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand. His return to training saw him bowling wi...