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CSK pacer Matheesha Pathirana to miss initial IPL matches due to injury | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Matheesha Pathirana, the promising Sri Lankan pacer and key player for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), is set to miss the opening matches of the IPL 2024 season after suffering an injury during the second T20I against Bangladesh earlier this month. According to ESPNCricinfo, the 21-year-old right-arm bowler sustained the injury during the match and subsequently sat out the third T20I against Bangladesh.Also See: How to watch IPL 2024 live in USAPathirana's absence will be felt by CSK, especially considering his impressive performance in the previous IPL season where he emerged as one of the standout performers for the team, claiming 19 wickets at an average of 19.52. His ability to deliver crucial breakthroughs made him an integral part of CSK's bowling attack.CSK bowling coach Dw...
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Double, or triple Ranji Trophy fee to prevent pull-outs: Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: The legendary Sunil Gavaskar has hailed the BCCI's decision to provide an additional incentive to India's players to play more Tests, but has recommended that the BCCI should make the players' fees for participating in the Ranji Trophy lucrative by making it "double, or triple", "in order to prevent pull-outs.The BCCI had recently denied central contracts to a couple of players for non-participation in the Ranji Trophy."I think what Rahul Dravid (India head coach) said, when it was announced in Dharamsala, that he would like to call it a reward. That is a wonderful thing by the BCCI to reward those who would be playing, but I would also request the BCCI to ensure that the feeder to the Test team, which is the Ranji Trophy, that is also looked after. (If) the Ranji Trophy fees ca...
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IPL 2024: Shardul Thakur excited to play for Chennai Super Kings under MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After winning the Ranji Trophy with Mumbai, India allrounder Shardul Thakur is excited about his return to the IPL with the Chennai Super Kings, where he hopes to "grow" under captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni following a disappointing season.Thakur played for the CSK team from 2018 to 2021. He then went on to play for the Delhi Capitals in 2022 and the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023. After being acquired for Rs 4 crore, he will make a comeback to CSK this season."Honestly, I did not have a great IPL last year," Thakur told PTI Videos in an interview.Throughout the 11 IPL games he played in last year, Thakur averaged 14.13 at bat and claimed seven wickets."I am very excited to play under Mahi Bhai. There is something or the other that you take away from the game when you are playin...
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IPL 2024: CSK pace attack has more depth, says Dwayne Bravo | Cricket News – Times of India

Bowling coach wants team to remain best in death oversCHENNAI: The acquisition of pacers Shardul Thakur and Mustafizur Rahman has added sting to the Chennai Super Kings bowling attack ahead of the Indian Premier League. The reigning champions' bowling coach Dwayne Bravo feels the current bowling roster has got stronger when compared to last season."We have our baby Lasith Malinga in (Matheesha) Pathirana.Mukesh (Choudhary) is back, and so is Deepak (Chahar). Also, it's good to have Shardul back in the team. And Fizz (Mustafizur) is also there. So, this squad is very good. We have a lot of depth. These guys add to what we had last year, and we have a better attack now. I'm excited to work with them along with Eric (Simons), the other bowling coach," said Bravo at the inauguration ceremon...
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‘Dhoni sahab is there…’: Shardul Thakur opens up on CSK aspirations ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Following Mumbai's triumph in clinching their 42nd Ranji Trophy title, all-rounder Shardul Thakur is gearing up for a new challenge as he prepares to don the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Thakur, who played a pivotal role in Mumbai's Ranji success, expressed eagerness to learn from the legendary MS Dhoni as he embarks on his IPL journey with CSK.The 17th edition of the IPL is set to kick off on March 22, with defending champions Chennai Super Kings slated to lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore in a highly anticipated encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.Thakur, who returns to the franchise that played a significant role in shaping his cricketing career, spoke to ANI about his aspirations for the IPL season ahea...
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Watch: Shardul Thakur’s spectacular straight sixes to revive Mumbai innings in Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Shardul Thakur propelled Mumbai's innings in the Ranji Trophy 2024 final against Vidarbha at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Despite Mumbai's middle-order woes, Thakur's belligerent knock stood out as a beacon of resilience.Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Mumbai's openers, Prithvi Shaw and Bhupen Lalwani, provided a solid start, stitching together a partnership worth 81 runs.However, a collapse in the middle order left Mumbai struggling at 111/6 when Thakur strode to the crease to join Shams Mulani.Thakur wasted no time in launching an assault on the Vidarbha bowlers, scoring a scintillating 75 off just 69 balls. His innings was laced with eight boundaries and three towering sixes, including two spectacular straight hits that showcased his impeccable timing ...
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Ranji Trophy final: Shardul Thakur is Mumbai’s saviour again as he turns tables against Vidarbha with bat and ball

Shardul Thakur slashed so violently that he resembled a sabre fencer thrusting his sword more than a ‘tailender’ bailing his team out in a Ranji Trophy final.It was a length ball outside off, the kind that most other batsmen would have shouldered arms to. Not Shardul, who began his innings by dancing down the track and hitting a boundary. This wasn’t as clean a hit as his first. Playing away from his body, the ball hit the edge and flew just over Dhruv Shorey at gully. Thakur stepped back, and took a deep breath. Identical delivery two balls later, identical response from Shardul – driving the ball without much footwork – and an identical outcome: the ball again catching the edge and zooming past Shorey, this time he gets closer than on the earlier occasion. Another step back by Shardul...
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Ranji Trophy Final: Shreyas Iyer and Rahane run drought continue; Shardul snatches back initiative

Shardul Thakur celebrates a wicket on day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha in Mumbai on March 10, 2024. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Seasoned duo Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane's run drought continued but Shardul Thakur's all-rounder utility helped hosts Mumbai to claw their way back against a gutsy Vidarbha on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final.After scoring a counter-punching 75 off only 69 balls to give Mumbai's below-par first innings score of 224, some semblance of respectability, Thakur also dismissed veteran opener Dhruv Shorey (0) with an angular delivery which got him a favourable DRS result. Vidarbha were 31/3 at stumps with another 193 runs in arrears in the first innings with Atharva Taide (21 not out) and night-watchman Aditya Thakare at the crease. ...
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Ranji Trophy semifinal | Shardul Thakur’s all-round performance enables Mumbai thrash Tamil Nadu; storm into final

Mumbai Ranji cricket players celebrate a wicket during the semifinal against Tamil Nadu in Mumbai on March 4, 2024. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Shardul Thakur shone brightly with his all-round performance as a clinical Mumbai thrashed Tamil Nadu by a massive innings and 70-run margin inside three days to enter the final of the Ranji Trophy, in Mumbai on March 4. After his stunning 109 on the second day that handed Mumbai a big lead of 232 runs in the first innings, Thakur led Mumbai's bowling attack to bundle TN out for 162 in the second essay. Baba Indrajith (70) waged a lone battle for the visitors, who were determined to make it big in their first Ranji knockout game in seven years, but their batters failed to show up against the rampant Mumbai side. Once again, TN lost their to...
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Mumbai crush TN by an innings and 70 runs to storm into Ranji Trophy final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a dazzling display of all-round prowess, Shardul Thakur played a pivotal role as Mumbai clinically dismantled Tamil Nadu, securing a resounding victory by an innings and a massive 70-run margin within three days to advance to the final of the Ranji Trophy in Mumbai on Monday.Thakur's remarkable contribution included a stunning century (109) on the second day, providing Mumbai with a substantial lead of 232 runs in the first innings.Not content with his batting heroics, Thakur then led Mumbai's bowling attack, orchestrating the dismissal of Tamil Nadu for a mere 162 in the second innings.Despite Baba Indrajith's valiant effort with a score of 70, offering lone resistance for the visitors, who harbored aspirations of making a significant impact in their first Ranji knockout ...
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Ranji Trophy: ‘Big, big relief’ for Shardul Thakur as he smashes first FC ton, but India return not on his mind at the moment

It came 11 years after he made his debut, in his 81st match and a couple of months after being dropped from Team India. It’s a ‘big, big relief’, admitted Shardul Thakur after scoring a counter-attacking century on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy semifinals against Tamil Nadu on Sunday. But the Mumbai pacer is conscious the ton might not immediately open the doors for him to get back into the Test squad. After being axed from the ODI and T20 squad last year, Thakur was dropped from the Test team during India’s tour to South Africa in January. “I think an international comeback is far from now because the Test team is out already for the fifth game and after this, we are going into the IPL so it’s far,” Thakur said after the second day’s play at the MCA-BKC ground. “I am not thinking that far....
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Ranji Trophy semifinal | Shardul swings it Mumbai’s way, gives the host a big lead

Mumbai’s Shardul Thakur celebrates after scoring century on day 2 of the Ranji Trophy semifinals against Tamil Nadu in Mumbai on March 3, 2024. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini “I won the bet.” Shardul Thakur told R. Sai Kishore while exchanging a high-five minutes after the end of the second day’s play of the Ranji Trophy semifinal on Sunday. While Sai Kishore reminded him that it was only for T20s, both had a hearty laugh over it. The bet, one was later informed, was that Shardul will “smash him when I face him in a match.” On a day that was highlighted by the individual brilliance of both the all-rounders, Shardul overshadowed Sai Kishore at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy ground, with Mumbai’s lower order taking the game away from the opposition. Sai Kishore on song Shardul Thakur’...
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Shardul Thakur bats for more break between Ranji Trophy matches | – Times of India

MUMBAI: Soon after he stroked his maiden century in First-Class cricket - a match-turning 109 off just 105 balls against Tamil Nadu in the semifinal of the Ranji Trophy at the MCA's ground in BKC - Mumbai's India pacer Shardul Thakur, speaking up on behalf of hundreds of players, particularly pace bowlers in domestic cricket, stressed that there needs to be more gap between matches in the Ranji Trophy than what exists presently - just a three-day turnaround time - in order to prevent injuries to the players.In words that must not be missed by the BCCI, and particularly those who draw up the domestic cricket schedule, the 32-year-old cautioned that "if the boys keep playing like this for two more seasons, there will be a lot of injuries across the country." "It's difficult because we are...
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Watch: Shardul Thakur sizzles with maiden ton in Ranji Trophy semi-final against Tamil Nadu | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Shardul Thakur on Sunday notched up his first-ever first-class ton on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Tamil Nadu in Mumbai. The all-rounder smoked a dazzling 89-ball century as he helped Mumbai take control on the second day of the knock-out game.With his side reeling at 106 for 7, Shardul came in at no.9 slot and went hammer and tongs against the Tamil Nadu bowlers.On his way to belligerent 105-ball 109, Shardul clobbered 13 fours and 4 sixes as he bailed his side out of troubled waters singlehandedly. With a maximum off left-arm spinner Ajith Ram over long-off, Shardul reached his century and celebrated with a fist pump in the air while being applauded by his teammates. Stitching two crucial partnerships with Hardik Tamore and Tanush Kotian, Shardul...
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Ranji Trophy semifinal: ‘Lord Beefy’ Shardul Thakur slams counterattacking ton as Mumbai’s tale of recoveries continues

‘Let’s get them under 120!’ screamed a voice running in from the deep, in the earshot of Shardul Thakur as he walked out into the middle. And one or two maidan old-timers, sitting beneath the palm trees square of the wicket, allowed themselves a slight chuckle. They knew something that the Tamil Nadu player didn’t.For the first time in two days of the Ranji Trophy semifinals, the visitors were enjoying Mumbai’s hospitality. They’d sent Shreyas Iyer’s stumps cartwheeling, caught Musheer Khan marginally out of the crease, and castled Shams Mulani. The best half hour or so they have had so far. They had Mumbai seven down, still 40 runs behind their tally of 146 and exposed the tail to R Sai Kishore’s sorcery. Or so Tamil Nadu believed. How naive. For, there is no such thing as the Mumbai t...
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Ranji Trophy: Deshpande, Thakur shine as Mumbai take opening day honours | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a dominant performance, Tushar Deshpande (3/24) and Shardul Thakur (2/48) shone, placing Mumbai in a commanding position after a lackluster display from Tamil Nadu on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy semifinal in Mumbai on Saturday.Tamil Nadu captain B Sai Kishore's decision to bat first backfired, leading to the visitors being bundled out for a mere 146 in the first innings.Deshpande and Thakur posed significant challenges for the batsmen at the BKC Ground.Although Tamil Nadu managed to strike twice with the ball, Mumbai mitigated a substantial portion of the first-innings deficit, reaching 45/2 at stumps, trailing by 101 runs.Musheer Khan (24 not out) and nightwatchman Mohit Avasthi (1) were at the crease, with Mumbai losing openers Prithvi Shaw (5) and Bhupen Lalwa...
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Mumbai thrash Assam by innings and 80 runs to warm up for Ranji Trophy quarter-finals | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Shardul Thakur showcased his prowess with a match haul of 10 wickets, complemented by Shivam Dube's aggressive century, as Mumbai concluded their group B Ranji Trophy league campaign with a commanding innings and 80-run victory against Assam in just two days at home.Mumbai, a powerhouse with 41 titles, displayed ruthless dominance throughout the season, securing five wins, four of them with bonus points, to lead Group B with an impressive 37 points.Already qualified for the quarter-finals before their last match, Mumbai treated the final game as a warm-up.Shardul, who had claimed 6/21 in the first innings, added 4 more wickets in the second innings with figures of 8-1-31-4. Assam was bundled out for 108 in 33 overs, and Mumbai sealed the victory within two days.Mu...
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Ajinkya Rahane called back by Assam after being given out for obstructing the field | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane experienced a rare event in his sixteen-year professional career when he was given out for obstructing the field during the final league match of the Ranji Trophy at the BKC Ground in Mumbai.However, an unexpected turn of events occurred as he was reinstated to bat after the opposing team, Assam, withdrew the appeal.The incident transpired in the final over before tea, with Mumbai at 102 for 4 in response to Assam's 84 all-out. Rahane, batting on 18, played a shot to mid-on from Assam debutant Dibakar Johri and attempted a single.Miscommunication with his batting partner Shivam Dube led to a tentative return to the crease, ultimately resulting in Rahane getting struck by a throw from Assam captain Denish Das.The Assam players swiftly appealed for...
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Ranji Trophy: Ajinkya Rahane scores fifty as Mumbai qualify for knockouts | Cricket News – Times of India

Much to his relief, Mumbai skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who had been struggling badly this season, finally found a semblance of his form, scoring an unbeaten 56 (124b, 6x4, 1x6) on the fourth and final day as Mumbai drew their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match against Chhattisgarh at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur. Thanks to gaining a first innings lead, Mumbai earned three points out of the tie, and they now have 30 points after six games, which means that the 41-time champions have qualified for the Ranji Trophy knockouts after crashing out at the league stage of the tournament last season.Topping Elite Group B, Mumbai will now aim to finish with most points across all the groups by beating Assam in their last match at home at BKC, which will enable t...
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Sanjay Manjrekar defends Shardul Thakur, blames collective bowling failure for Centurion loss | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar defended Shardul Thakur, stating that the blame for India's loss in the first Test against South Africa should not be solely placed on the all-rounder. Manjrekar highlighted the collective failure of the Indian bowling unit as a significant factor in the defeat at Centurion.Thakur, who was dropped from the playing XI for the second Test at Cape Town, faced criticism for his performance in the first Test, where he took one wicket in 19 overs, conceding 101 runs. Mukesh Kumar replaced Thakur in the second Test and contributed with four wickets in the match, aiding India's seven-wicket victory."I understand why they wanted batting depth with Shardul, especially given that they have new players batting at 1, 3 & 5 and also Shardul's rec...