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14Apr

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Sunil Gavaskar calls Hardik Pandya’s captaincy and bowling ‘absolutely ordinary’

[ad_1] Hardik Pandya’s woes as the captain of the Mumbai Indians just do not seem to be ending. After the Mumbai team, helmed by Hardik started to string together a couple of wins to stead the ship, they crashed and burned at home against the Chennai Super Kings, who defeated them by 20 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. What was particularly ego bruising for Hardik was CSK star Mahendra Singh Dhoni smacking him for three consecutive sixes in the final over of the Chennai innings. And the Wankhede faithful, who have still not warmed up to the concept of Hardik as the Mumbai Indians captain, cheered with gusto as Hardik’s bowling was being put to the sword. After that effort, things got even worse for Hardik as former cricketers, including legends like Sunil Gavaskar, slammed his p...

6Apr

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England have gone a bit too far with Bazball: Geoffrey Boycott | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: England great Geoffrey Boycott repeated on Saturday how much he dislikes "Bazball" style of play and urged the coaching staff to apply some "common sense" to their strategies.Boycott's criticism stemmed from England's inability to win the two most significant series, which were the Ashes series against Australia in 2023 and the series against India earlier in the year."There are some amazing decisions under Brendon McCullum (England Test head coach), as he has changed the (team's) mindset into more positive. But they have gone a bit too far with it."They want to save England cricket, the whole of Test cricket. But no Sir, the objective is to win a Test match or series," said Boycott in Bengaluru during the cricket talk show, Midwicket Stories, which also featured battin...

6Apr

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IPL 2024: Sunil Gavaskar reveals what RCB should do to revive fortunes | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The struggling Royal Challengers Bengaluru should attempt to chase targets more, according to legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar, in order to turn around their fortunes in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).With two points from four games, RCB is currently mired in eighth place. On Saturday, they will play Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur for their fifth match."Of course, the toss is not in your control.But at all possible opportunities, they should chase targets as batting is their strong point. I think that will give them a better chance at winning matches," said Gavaskar in Bengaluru during the cricket talk show, Midwicket Stories, which also featured England batting legend Geoffrey Boycott and former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull.Gavaskar was taking a jab at the RCB's s...

29Mar

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‘They should be given an Oscar’: Sunil Gavaskar’s hilarious reaction on Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir hug | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir hugging each other during Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders match became a huge talking point that even drew reaction from legendary Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri.The official broadcasters aired the clip of Gambhir embracing Kohli during the KKR chase, prompting Shastri, who was commentating with Gavaskar, to remark that this moment deserves a fairplay award.Gavaskar tickled his funny bone and went a step ahead to say "not only a fairplay award, they should be given an Oscar".Both Kohli and Gambhir had heated exchanges on the field in the past but the duo seemed to have buried the hatchet as they shook hands during the IPL 2024 match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.A video went viral on social media...

24Mar

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IPL 2024 | Just a matter of time before Pant regains form: Sidhu

[ad_1] DC’s Rishabh Pant during the IPL T20 Cricket match against PBKS at Mullanpur, Punjab, on March 23, 2024. | Photo Credit: Moorthy RV Former India opener Navjot Sidhu is confident wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant's return to form is just a "matter of time" following his nearly 15-month-long absence from professional cricket after a horrific car crash.Pant is back leading his Indian Premier League side Delhi Capitals after missing the action last season due to his recovery and rehabilitation.Though Pant did not have the comeback he would have wished for in DC's match against Punjab Kings here on Saturday, being dismissed for 18 by Harshal Patel, he was quick between the wickets, took a catch behind the stumps and also effected a stumping."(He is) leading Delhi Capitals and running b...

24Mar

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‘Will you blame Gautam Gambhir?’: Sunil Gavaskar’s stern message after Andre Russell’s explosive knock | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Andre Russell's dynamic all-round performance propelled the Kolkata Knight Riders to a thrilling victory by four runs over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL nail-biter on Saturday.Russell's explosive batting led KKR to a formidable total of 208/7, with his unbeaten 64 runs off just 25 balls, supported by a crucial 81-run partnership with Rinku Singh. The innings began with a fiery start from England's Phil Salt, who contributed 54 runs.In pursuit of KKR's challenging total, Sunrisers' Heinrich Klaasen counterattacked with a blistering 63 off 29 balls, keeping SRH in contention as they chased the target of 209 at Eden Gardens.As the match came down to the wire, requiring 13 runs off the final over, tensions were high. Despite a six off the first ball by Klaasen, fast bow...

24Mar

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Watch: KKR’s Harshit Rana draws criticism for his ‘flying kiss’ send-off to Mayank Agarwal; fined for breach of conduct | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders' fast bowler, Harshit Rana, has incurred a penalty of 60 percent of his match fees due to breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the team's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday. Rana's actions constituted two Level 1 offences under Article 2.5 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, resulting in fines of 10 percent and 50 percent of his match fees for the respective breaches.Rana admitted to the infractions and accepted the sanctions imposed by the Match Referee, whose decisions are final and binding for Level 1 breaches.During the match, Rana's animated celebration drew attention as he dismissed Sunrisers Hyderabad's batsman, Mayank Agarwal, prompting controversy and criticism. After ...

24Mar

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Harshit Rana – the player who David Hussey said ‘could be as good as AB de Villiers in a year’

[ad_1] Harshit Rana became an instant hero in Kolkata after snatching victory for Kolkata Knight Riders from the jaws of defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad as hosts KKR won their IPL 2024 opener by four runs. Going into the last over at Eden Gardens, Hyderabad needed just 13 runs from the last over. They held the advantage, as the marauding Heinrich Klaasen (who had scored 56 runs from 26 balls, thanks to seven sixers at that stage) and Shahbaz Ahmed (who was batting on 16 runs off just four balls with one four and two sixes) were in the middle. That’s when KKR captain Shreyas Iyer threw the ball to Harshit Rana. Despite Klaasen hitting the first ball for six, Rana managed to claim the wickets of both Klaasen and Shahbaz while giving away just two runs in his remaining five balls. “To ...

23Mar

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IPL 2024 | Gaikwad’s captaincy was most impressive against RCB: Gavaskar

[ad_1] CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and teammate MS Dhoni (right) enter the field during the IPL Twenty20 cricket match against RCB at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 22, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP The legendary Sunil Gavaskar is mighty impressed with Chennai Super Kings' new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and lauded him for the way he maneuvered his bowlers during the IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru here.Handed the leadership role just ahead of the IPL, Gaikwad has big shoes to fill and he made an impressive start under the tutelage of talisman MS Dhoni, guiding CSK to a six-wicket win over RCB on Friday night."Absolutely! Your debut as a captain becomes very important. You want to begin your captaincy career well with a win and that's exactly what happened. What w...

23Mar

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‘The way he used Mustafizur…’: Sunil Gavaskar impressed with Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captaincy debut for Chennai Super Kings | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed admiration for Chennai Super Kings' new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, praising his strategic acumen in maneuvering the team's bowlers during the IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Gaikwad, entrusted with the leadership role just before the IPL, began his captaincy stint on a high note under the guidance of veteran MS Dhoni, steering CSK to a convincing six-wicket victory over RCB on Friday.Also See: PBKS vs DC Live ScoreGavaskar highlighted Gaikwad's astute bowling changes as a standout feature of his captaincy debut. "What was impressive was his bowling changes. The way he kept on changing Mustafizur; the way he used Mustafizur was absolutely terrific," remarked the former India skipper in an interview with Star S...

23Mar

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Ruturaj Gaikwad’s bowling changes on captaincy debut were impressive, says Sunil Gavaskar

[ad_1] Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Chennai Super Kings captaincy debut on Friday turned out to be a breezy affair for his team, beating Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in the IPL 2024 opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Riding on their supreme home record against RCB, CSK made a quick turnaround after being asked to field and put under early pressure in the PowerPlay by Faf du Plessis’ onslaught. However, Gaikwad’s bowling changes helped CSK bag a heap of wickets in succession and claw back into the contest. Ruturaj, who officially replaced the legendary MS Dhoni as CSK’s captain on the eve of the match, was lauded by India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar for his temperamant and tactics. ‘Terrific’ “Your debut as a captain becomes very important. You want to begin your capt...

21Mar

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Gavaskar on need for hike in Ranji Trophy fees: Around Rs 15 lakh for all Ranji games… while tennis-ball league gets you almost twice

[ad_1] On the heels of the BCCI announcing an improved remuneration package for Test cricketers, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said domestic players would be well served by a similar hike in their package, along with a central contract in place which made it obligatory for them to play for their domestic team, if fit.Of late, there have been several instances of players with IPL contracts skipping Ranji Trophy games just a few days before the franchise league, presumably to avoid injury or staying in the best possible shape for the T20 league. “Yes,” Gavaskar said when asked if a domestic contract system is the need of the hour. “If the state association has a contract system, not only will the player be obliged to play but the association also can withhold the NOC (no-objection ce...

18Mar

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‘Rishabh Pant might find it very…’ Sunil Gavaskar on wicketkeeper-batter’s comeback to competitive cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar anticipates that Rishabh Pant may encounter challenges in finding his fluent form at the outset of the IPL. However, he believes that Pant's knees will respond positively as he gradually engages in more batting during match scenarios.Pant, who endured a harrowing car accident in December 2022, will mark his return to competitive cricket as the captain of Delhi Capitals after a rigorous 14-month-long rehabilitation program."It'll be very difficult. But the good thing is he (Pant) has played some cricket. So he has got some practice. To get fluency in batting is a little tough," Gavaskar told 'Star Sports'.Gavaskar elaborated on his viewpoint by suggesting that Pant's initial struggle to regain his fluent form in the IPL could stem fro...

17Mar

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Ashwin has been an absolutely terrific cricketer: Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Indian cricketing legends Sunil Gavaskar and Kris Srikkanth hailed Ravichandran Ashwin as an 'exceptionally outstanding cricketer', crediting his remarkable success to unwavering self-confidence and the backing he received from former BCCI president N Srinivasan.Ashwin On Saturday was honored by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) for his remarkable achievements of playing 100 Tests and claiming 500 wickets.Speaking on the occasion, Srikkanth said, "If Ashwin has played 100 Tests and taken 500 wickets, one man responsible for that is sitting here as the chief guest - N Srinivasan."It is a fantastic achievement for Ashwin. His self-belief is one of the prime reasons for his success. Well done Ashwin. Congratulations."The legendary Gavaskar too lauded the senior Ind...

16Mar

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Double, or triple Ranji Trophy fee to prevent pull-outs: Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] 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 f...

15Mar

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Dad told me to play domestic cricket as if I was playing for India: Sarfaraz Khan | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan revealed on Friday that his father, Naushad, encouraged him to approach domestic matches with the same fervour as if he were representing the country, despite facing delays in his selection to the Indian team despite consistent performances in the national circuit.Sarfaraz finally made his debut for India during the recently-concluded five-match Test series against England, where he showcased his talent by scoring three half-centuries.Despite an impressive First-Class record of 3,912 runs at an average of 69.85, including 14 centuries, the Mumbai cricketer struggled to break into the Indian team. Even the legendary Sunil Gavaskar supported his Test selection last year after witnessing his prolific run-scoring in domestic cricket."I would ask my father when...

15Mar

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‘There is only one MS Dhoni’: Dhruv Jurel’s reply to Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: While some may draw parallels between him and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel asserted on Friday that nobody can truly emulate the former India captain. Instead, he emphasized his focus on carving out his unique identity in international cricket.Jurel, who recently made his Test debut in the series against England, showcased excellence behind the stumps, displayed solidity with the bat, and exhibited instinctive decision-making while assisting captain Rohit Sharma with DRS calls.Despite earning comparisons from the likes of legendary Sunil Gavaskar to Dhoni, the 23-year-old, who is the son of a Kargil war veteran, respectfully disagreed with such comparisons. "Thank you so much Gavaskar sir for comparing me with Dhoni sir. But I want to say persona...

14Mar

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When Sunil Gavaskar ‘mildly reprimanded’ Yashasvi Jaiswal in hotel elevator | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] In the second Test of India's tour of the West Indies last year, Yashasvi Jaiswal threw his wicket away having done all the hard work to score a half-century in India's first innings. On the subsequent tour of South Africa, Jaiswal came across Sunil Gavaskar in the hotel elevator, and the batting legend "mildly reprimanded" the youngster for his dismissal.Gavaskar's words seemed to have done wonders to Jaiswal's approach as he scored a mammoth 712 runs in the recently concluded five-Test home series against England -- the highest aggregate by an Indian batsman against England in a Test series. "It felt very nice to see Yashasvi getting all those runs (against England) and the manner in which he dominated the attack," Gavaskar said in an interview with the Hindustan Times."I had mi...

12Mar

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Watch: Rohit Sharma enjoys Ranji final amid BCCI’s push to prioritise red-ball cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma was on Tuesday seen enjoying the Mumbai vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy final at the Wankhede Stadium.Local boy Rohit was seen watching the game from the Mumbai dressing room, sitting alongside Mumbai veteran Dhawal Kulkarni. Rohit joins the list of high profile cricketers, who have graced the Ranji final with their presence.On the second day of the final, legendary Sunil Gavaskar and Diana Edulji were seen enjoying the game. Little Master Sachin Tendulkar, former chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar and KKR head coach Chandrakant Pandit too were seen enjoying the game on Tuesday. Rohit watching the Ranji final comes amid Indian cricket board's push to prioritize Test and domestic cricket. The BCCI recently introduced 'Test Cricket Incentive Scheme' under...

12Mar

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Watch – ‘A legendary presence at the Wankhede Stadium’: Sachin Tendulkar watches Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Vidarbha | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The ongoing Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Vidarbha at the Wankhede Stadium had a 'legendary presence' when the great Sachin Tendulkar was spotted watching the third day's play of the match.Seated behind Tendulkar were former Indian captain Dilip Vengsarkar and former India wicket-keeper Chandrakant Pandit.The domestic handle of the Indian cricket board (BCCI) shared a video of Tendulkar watching the match:That Tendulkar shares a special bond with the Wankhede Stadium is a well-known fact.On Sunday, Tendulkar had posted a message on the Wankhede Stadium completing 50 years:"Wankhede 50 Not Out! When I witnessed the magic of the Wankhede Stadium for the first time as a 10-year-old boy, little did I know that I would be making my debut for Mumbai against Gujarat at...