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26May By source belowNo Comments
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Today’s innings was one of the finest; hope he continues great form: Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma laud Shubman Gill for blistering innings

[ad_1] Shubman Gill was the name on everyone’s lips as Gujarat Titans skipper and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma both lauded the opening batter’s 60-ball 129 in the Indian Premier League Qualifier 2 on Friday. “I think the clarity and confidence he is carrying is amazing. Today’s innings was one of the finest, he never looked rushed. It felt like someone was throwing balls and he was hitting. He will be a superstar in international and franchise cricket,” Hardik said after the match. “Shubman batted really well. Got to give credit to him. He is in great form and I hope he continues that, “Rohit added post-match. The Mumbai skipper also rued the lack of partnerships while chasing Gujarat’s massive total but added that batting has been one of the positives for his franchise this seaso...
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26May By source belowNo Comments
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IPL 2023, Qualifier 2 emotional rollercoaster: Shubman Gill’s trademark slice on the legside; unflinching Saha; Mohit, the rediscovered gem and a high-on-adrenaline Tilak Varma

[ad_1] Mohit Sharma, the IPL fairytale The Indian Premier League never fails to throw up fairy tales. The clear winner of this edition’s Cinderella Award is Gujarat Titan’s Mohit Sharma. At 34, the Ballabhgarh resident would have thought that his best was behind him. A World Cupper in 2015, injuries and loss of form had pushed him down the cricketing hierarchy. Till last year he was GT’s net bowler but coach Ashish Nehra – Ashu bhai for the players in North – knew that the Haryana bowler still had the spark in him. He gave him the confidence that every military-medium pacer, up against batsmen with monstrous bats need. Mohit was empowered, he wasn’t shy or scared to try out his variations. In the Eliminator, he had figures of 2.2-0-10-5, that included the full-ball that beat Suryakumar Y...
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26May By source belowNo Comments
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IPL 2023: Shubman Gill single-handedly demolishes Mumbai Indians

[ad_1] Synopsis: The saga of stroke-making wonder Gill rolls on, as Mumbai could only give a mini scare to Titans, before Mohit grabbed five wickets The season of plenty continued for Shubman Gill, whose 60-ball-129 was the most significant as well as the most splendid of his three hundreds this season. It captured all the traits that have thrust him on the path to greatness—grace, calm, stroke-play, explosiveness and a supreme game-sense—and propelled Gujarat Titans’ total to 233. Try as Mumbai Indians did—Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma conspired a heist—this was a bridge too far for them to cross, and Titans wrapped up a 62-run victory to meet Chennai Super Kings in the final. Stroke-making wonder Some of the strokes that Gill unpacked during his hundred were so wondrous that even wi...
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26May By source belowNo Comments
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Gems of strokes from Shubman Gill’s 129 off 60: Slice, flick, swat and more

[ad_1] Through the course of his third century of the IPL season, Shubman Gill put up a grand exhibition of his batting. In a knock that contained 10 sixes and seven boundaries, some of Gill’s strokes showed why his time in Indian cricket has well and truly arrived. Be it his short-arm jab or flick or improvising with a swat, Gill has shots outside the textbook too. Here is a recap of the few he played en route 60 ball-129. Slice: 45.3 ovs, bowler: Jordan, Gill 40 On a night where his six-hitting stood out, this boundary of Jordan was a Gill special. The pacer delivered a back-of-a-length delivery that was not going to create any sort of trouble for the 23-year-old. Having flicked a casual six off the previous ball, Gill didn’t try to do anything extraordinary rather he just sliced it. I...
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26May By source belowNo Comments
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Shubman Gill: ‘New prince of Indian cricket’: Twitter flooded with praises after Shubman Gill’s explosive ton | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Red-hot Shubman Gill slammed his third century of the IPL 2023 season for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 2 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Gill played a blitzy knock of 129 runs in just 60 balls. His knock consisted of seven fours and 10 sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 215.00.As soon as the young star of Indian cricket reached his century, social media platform Twitter started exploding with wishes and accolades for the Gujarat Titans opener who is in terrific form this IPL season.Star India batter Virat Kohli lauded Gill's ton and posted an Instagram story with a shining star acknowledging it.Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh praised Gill, calling him the "new prince of Indian cricket....
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Injury scare for Ishan Kishan and Cameron Green ahead of WTC final | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Both India and Australia faced injury concerns as Ishan Kishan and Cameron Green suffered nasty blows during the IPL Qualifier 2 match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans on Friday, casting doubts over their availability for the upcoming World Test Championship final.Kishan, who was called up as a replacement for the injured KL Rahul in India's WTC final squad, encountered an unfortunate incident when he collided with his Mumbai Indians teammate, Chris Jordan. The collision resulted in Kishan holding the left side of his forehead and subsequently leaving the field. He did not return to bat in Mumbai's chase against Gujarat Titans. Vishnu Vinod was named as the concussion substitute for Kishan.Cameron Green is hit by the ball whilst batting. (Getty Images)Meanwhile...
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Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green injuries hurt Mumbai Indians chase; Keeper’s absence raises questions over WTC appearance

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians’ chase of an already-colossal target of 234 was derailed by twin injuries to top order batters Ishan Kishan and Cameron Green. While Ishan picked up a freak injury after colliding with teammate Chris Jordan in the first innings, Green was hit on the arm by a ball from Hardik Pandya while batting early on. Choosing to bowl first after winning the toss, five-time champions Mumbai were set the hefty target by the Gujarat Titans in the second Qualifier of IPL 2023 on Friday at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Ishan and Jordan were walking past each other between overs when the two collided, with the Barbadian-born English cricketer not seeing the Indian keeper since he was wiping his face with a towel. Jordan’s left elbow hit Ishan flush in the left eye region. The k...
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Six former Yorkshire cricketers fined for racial abuse, punishments reduced | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Six former Yorkshire cricketers found guilty of racial abuse at the club were fined a total of £22,000 by the Cricket Discipline Commission on Friday. The punishments, which also include suspensions if they return to cricket, were reduced from the £37,000 fines that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had initially sought during a hearing on May 3.Following a CDC hearing in March, John Blain, Tim Bresnan, Andrew Gale, Matthew Hoggard, and Richard Pyrah were all found guilty of breaching ECB Directive 3.3. Gary Ballance did not contest the charge, while former England skipper Michael Vaughan, the only participant from the group, was cleared of any wrongdoing.The six individuals have been reprimanded and instructed to undertake an appropriate racism/discrimination e...
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26May By source belowNo Comments
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Shubman Gill: Sensational Shubman Gill slams third IPL century | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a scintillating display of power hitting, Gujarat Titans' opener Shubman Gill smashed eight sixes on his way to a blazing century off just 49 balls during the IPL Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.This was Gill's third century in four innings this season, solidifying his position as one of the top performers in the tournament. With this incredible knock, he has now amassed over 800 runs in the 2023 edition of the IPL. Alongside the eight sixes, Gill also struck four boundaries in his whirlwind innings.By achieving this feat, Gill joined an elite list, becoming only the second player after Michael Klinger to score three centuries in four T20 innings. He reached his century with a single off Cameron Green in the 14th...
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Heartbreak for India as Belgium secure last-minute win in FIH Pro League | Hockey News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India suffered a 1-2 defeat against Olympic champions Belgium in a closely contested FIH Men's Hockey Pro League match in London. The match saw all the goals being scored through penalty corners.Belgium, ranked second in the world, took the lead in the 18th minute with a goal from Thibeau Stockbroekx. However, India managed to equalize in the 25th minute through Mandeep Singh's goal.The match remained evenly poised until the final minutes when the Indian defence faltered and conceded a few penalty corners. In the 60th minute, Belgium's Nelson Onana converted one of these penalty corners, securing the victory for his team.Throughout the game, both teams displayed strong performances, matching each other in terms of skills and gameplay. India had an early opportunity in t...
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26May By source belowNo Comments
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Six former Yorkshire players sanctioned for using racist language by disciplinary panel

[ad_1] Six former Yorkshire players have been sanctioned for the alleged use of racist and discriminatory language in verdicts released by the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) panel on Friday. Yorkshire and a number of individuals were charged by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) last year after an investigation into racism allegations made by Azeem Rafiq, who said in 2021 he had been a victim of institutional racism at the club. In March, ex-England captain Michael Vaughan was cleared of using racist language towards Rafiq, but a CDC panel upheld charges against former Yorkshire players Tim Bresnan, John Blain, Matthew Hoggard, Andrew Gale and Richard Pyrah. Gary Ballance, who announced his retirement from cricket in April, did not attend the hearing in March as he had alread...
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Delhi FC clinch second division title and promotion to I-League | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Delhi FC secured a historic promotion to the I-League after defeating Ambernath United Atlanta FC with a convincing 3-1 victory in the final of the second division on Friday.Playing in their debut season in the second division, Mumbai-based Atlanta FC only required a draw at the Minerva Academy Ground in Chandigarh to claim the title. However, Delhi FC had other plans as they delivered an exceptional performance.Delhi FC's Bali Gagandeep scored two goals, while Vanlalhriatzuala added a stunning strike to seal the victory and the promotion for his team. The capital side had previously come close to promotion in the I-League Qualifiers Final Round in 2021 but fell short, finishing in third place.The breakthrough for Delhi FC came in the 34th minute when captain Balwant Si...
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‘Mujhko nazar jaldi lagta hai’: Suryakumar Yadav explains his tattoos and their significance | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians and India batter Suryakumar Yadav on Friday opened up about the tattoos on his body - their types, their significance, what influenced him to have them and many more such details. He also revealed his very first tattoo, which was dedicated to his parents and how they gave him permission to get more ink on his body seeing that."I have a tattoo of my mom and dad's names. This was my first tattoo so I could get permission for the rest", said Suryakumar in an interview with Jio Cinema.When asked about the evil eye tattoo on his hand, the T20 batting star said, "My wife told me to get this tattoo. Because she feels "mujhko nazar jaldi lagta hai".Surya, as he is known to millions, adores his wife, speaking on which he said, "I have a tattoo dedicated to my wife...
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England unveil special edition Test shirt for Ashes series against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday revealed England's special jersey, which they will wear during the upcoming five-Test Ashes series against Australia, starting from June 16.ECB shared the first glimpse of the special jersey via a social media post."Rising for the Ashes. The special edition Ashes Test shirt is available now. #ENGvAUS," tweeted the ECB.In the previous edition of the Ashes series held in the 2021-22 season, Australia emerged victorious with a comprehensive 4-0 win on their home turf.However, England is now gearing up with new skipper Ben Stokes and the coaching expertise of Brendon McCullum, known for his 'Bazball' style of cricket. With the upcoming Ashes series scheduled to be held in England, the home team is determined to reclaim the...
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26May By source belowNo Comments
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IPL 2023, Qualifier 2 | Mumbai Indians opt to bowl against Gujarat Titans

[ad_1] GT Captain Hardik Pandya with MI Captain Rohit Sharma during toss at the IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 26, 2023. | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji Mumbai Indians opted to bowl against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League here on Friday. The Titans brought in Josh Little and Sai Sudarshan in place of Dasun Shanaka and Darshan Nalkande.Mumbai replaced Hrithik Shokeen with Kumar Kartikeya.Earlier, the toss of Qualifier 2 between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians was delayed due to rain.“Toss delayed due to rain. 7:20 PM IST umpires will inspect the ground,” read an update from IPL. Squads:Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma(c), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Piyush Chawla, Jason B...
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26May By source belowNo Comments
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GT vs MI Qualifier 2 weather report: Rain threatens to play spoilsport in Gujarat vs Mumbai encounter

[ad_1] As the Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians is all set to lock horns for the all important Qualifier 2, rain threatens to play spoilsport. With just a mere half an hour left to play, the rain has lashed down on the Narendra Modi Stadium that might put the match in jeopardy. According to Accuweather, the temperature will hover around 41 degree with just 1% chance of thunderstorms. If the match cannot go as per planned, the result will be decided with Super Over. If it’s not possible for a Super Over within the time available, then the team which at the end of the regular season, finished in the higher position in the League table will be the winner. That means that Gujarat Titans hold the edge over Chennai in this particular encounter. Earlier on Thursday, there were chaos among the f...
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​IPL Top 4: Best bowling figures by an uncapped player

[ad_1] ​Akash Madhwal (MI, 2023): 5/5 against LSGMadhwal made headlines by rattling LSG’s batting line-up during the Eliminator in Chennai. The right arm medium fast bowler set a new record for the best bowling figures in IPL playoffs by claiming a fifer. [ad_2] Source link
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Vinicius will not travel to Sevilla, says Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Vinicius Junior, who was unfortunately subjected to racial abuse last weekend, will be absent for a second consecutive match due to a knee issue, as confirmed by Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday.The 22-year-old Brazilian winger has garnered widespread support from around the world following the incident of racial abuse by Valencia fans during a recent match.Vinicius was unable to participate in Madrid's midweek victory against Rayo Vallecano due to discomfort in his knee. However, his teammates expressed their solidarity by wearing his number 20 shirt before the game.Unfortunately, the knee problem has persisted, preventing his return for Saturday's away match against Sevilla, who are currently finalists in the Europa League.Despite missing out on the opportu...
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