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Shakib says Bangladesh ‘dangerous’ for World Cup after India triumph

Bangladesh’s players including captain Shakib Al Hasan celebrate after their victory over India in the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four one-day international (ODI) cricket match. | Photo Credit: AFP Skipper Shakib Al Hasan on Friday said Bangladesh will be a "dangerous side" in the World Cup after they edged India by six runs for a consolation Asia Cup victory.India, who had already booked a meeting with Sri Lanka in Sunday's final in Colombo, faltered in their chase of 266 despite a valiant 121 by opener Shubman Gill.Mustafizur Rahman took three wickets while debutant Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Mahedi Hasan claimed two each as Bangladesh bowled out India for 259 to end their tournament on a high ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup."I think we have got a very good team (for the World Cup)," man of...

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Davis Cup: Andy Murray dedicates win to grandmother after missing funeral

A tearful Andy Murray dedicated his Davis Cup win on Friday to his grandmother after missing her funeral to play in the tie against Switzerland. Murray battled hard to beat Leandro Riedi 6-7(7) 6-4 6-4 and appeared to be good spirits during his on-court chat with former player Naomi Broady, talking about his reading interests and a fan in Manchester who had shown him a “magic trick”. “I went to get a coffee the other morning and we were just sitting outside and a guy came up and started telling jokes. He asked if I wanted to see a magic trick and pulled an orange out of his underpants,” Murray said. “I wasn’t expecting that, it was a first for me. It looked like a decent orange, but I passed. I let him have it.” Broady then asked Murray if he had a present for a 90-year-old fan named “G...

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Asia Cup 2023: Stumble before the last step

The conditions at the R Premadasa Stadium were tailor-made to test India. With no rain in sight, and playing on an already used pitch, skipper Rohit Sharma wanted to see how his batting line-up came up against a spin-heavy Bangladesh team when chasing in the inconsequential Super 4 fixture. In the end India lost by six runs, chasing 266. It was a classic glass half full, half empty scenario. The biggest positive was the rise and rise of Shubman Gill, who stroked a sumptuous century; Axar Patel showed his later-order batting prowess; Shardul Thakur was among the wickets. But as much as spin, medium pace too troubled them. In fact, barring the impeccable Shakib, they did manage to milk the rest of the quartet. All of them bled five or more runs an over. But Tanzim Hasan Sakib, making his ...

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New Zealand seamer Tim Southee a doubt for Cricket World Cup after breaking bone in thumb

New Zealand seamer Tim Southee is a doubt for the Cricket World Cup after breaking a bone in his right thumb in the fourth One-Day International against England at Lord’s on Friday. Southee sustained the injury while attempting to take a catch in the 14th over of England’s innings.Most Read 1 Jawan box office collection day 8: Shah Rukh Khan-starrer steamrolls over Gadar 2’s chances of beating Pathaan, eyes Rs 700 crore worldwide 2 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Highlights: SL beat PAK by two wickets in thriller, will face India in summit clash See More “A timeline for his recovery will be established tomorrow when he undergoes further assessment,” New Zealand said. Southee has been selected in New Zeala...

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Wanted to give game time to guys keeping bigger picture in mind: Rohit Sharma – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma had a broader perspective in mind when he opted to make five changes to the playing XI during their six-run loss to Bangladesh in the final Super Four game of the Asia Cup.Although the outcome of the match held little significance in the larger context, as India had already secured a spot in the final scheduled for Sunday, it provided an opportunity for newcomers like Tilak Varma and middle-order reserve batsman Suryakumar Yadav to showcase their abilities, but unfortunately, they couldn't make a strong impression."We wanted to give some game time to the guys, keeping the bigger picture in mind. Not compromising on how we wanted to play this game. We wanted to get in some players who are likely to play the World Cup," Rohit said after the match.The ...

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Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa equals an unwanted record in ODIs – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Adam Zampa endured a challenging outing on Friday and unfortunately, he etched his name into an unwanted record in men's one-day internationals (ODIs) by conceding 113 runs in his ten overs, which is the joint-most by any bowler in this format. The previous holder of this record was Mick Lewis of Australia, who also gave away 113 runs during the memorable series decider between Australia and South Africa in 2006, where Proteas successfully chased down 435.In the match where Australia chose to field first, they faced a relentless assault from the South African batters, with Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller leading the charge. Klaasen's remarkable century came off just 57 balls.Klaasen, who scored 174 runs off just 83 balls, and Miller (82 not out) formed an extraordinary fift...

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Former Australia cricketer MacGill charged with drug supply

Police said former Australian spin bowler Stuart MacGill faced one count of “knowingly” taking part in the supply of a commercial quantity of a prohibited drug. File | Photo Credit: AP Former Australian Test cricket star Stuart MacGill has been arrested and charged for his alleged role in a commercial-scale cocaine deal, police said Friday.The retired leg-spinner came to the attention of detectives in April 2021, when he was allegedly kidnapped by a group of armed men outside his apartment in affluent northern Sydney.The 52-year-old restaurateur told Australian radio network SEN last year that the men "stripped me naked, beat me up, threatened me and then just dumped me".Following a lengthy investigation into the incident, police have now alleged that MacGill's abduction was linked to ...

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Davis Cup: Heat, unpredictable weather could negate home advantage for India

Lucknow: As temperatures hit nearly 35-degrees Celsius on Friday, India and Morocco’s final training day gave them a taste of what was to come for their Davis Cup tie this weekend in Lucknow. The hot and humid conditions of Lucknow have been so brutal on the players that it has prompted organisers to delay the start of the matches by two hours in order to ease the physical strain on the players. The rubbers will begin at 2pm and 1pm on Saturday and Sunday respectively, hoping to play into the evening, even under the floodlights if needed, as temperatures settle. While hot home conditions have always played into the hands of India in past Davis Cup ties, perhaps going back decades, with most of the present-day players training and competing abroad, it is likely to be just as taxing on th...

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Tim Southee suffers thumb fracture, doubtful for World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kiwi paceman Tim Southee's participation in the World Cup has been cast into uncertainty as New Zealand Cricket (NZC) revealed that he sustained a fracture in his right thumb while fielding during the fourth and final one-day international (ODI) against England at Lord's in London on Friday."An x-ray has confirmed that Tim Southee dislocated and fractured a bone in his right thumb while attempting to take a catch in the 14th over of the 1st innings," NZC said in a statement."A timeline for his recovery will be established tomorrow when he undergoes further assessment."NZC also provided an update on batter Finn Allen, who suffered an injury while on the field as a substitute fielder. Fortunately, he has been cleared of any fracture or break.New Zealand currently trail England ...

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ICC World Cup Trophy unveiled at MAC Stadium

TNCA Members pose with ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023 trophy at TNCA Club, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on September 15, 2023. | Photo Credit: VEDHAN M The ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy arrived in Chennai on Friday as part of its worldwide tour ahead of the quadrennial event which starts on October 5. The prestigious World Cup was unveiled at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium by officials of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association. Chennai will host five World Cup games including India’s first match against Australia on October 8. The World Cup will be in the city for two days and will be on display at the Express Avenue Mall before it travels to Bengaluru. Source link

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SA vs AUS, 4th ODI | Klaasen guides South Africa to one-sided win over Australia

September 15, 2023 10:12 pm | Updated September 16, 2023 02:34 am IST - Centurion (South Africa) Heinrich Klaasen celebrates his century during the fourth ODI between South Africa and Australia in Pretoria, South Africa, on September 15, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Heinrich Klaasen bludgeoned the ball to all corners in a blistering knock of 174 to lead South Africa to a comprehensive 164-run victory over Australia and level the five-match one-day series to 2-2 on Friday. Klaasen hit 13 sixes in an awe-inspiring display of power hitting to help South Africa to a total of 416-5 – their second highest against Australia – after they had been put into bat. Australia replied with 252 in 34.5 overs and the disappointment of defeat will be multiplied by a hand injury to opener Travis Head that c...

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India rise to second in ODI rankings, Pakistan lose No. 1 spot

India celebrates during the Asia Cup cricket match between Bangladesh and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on September 15, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Having stormed into the Asia Cup final, India have climbed to second place, ahead of Pakistan who have lost the No. 1 ODI rankings following their elimination from the tournament.The Babar Azam-led side, who lost to Sri Lanka in a last-ball thriller for their second successive defeat in the 'Super Four', slipped two places to No. 3 with 115 points in ICC's mid-week update.Two points ahead of India (116), Australia are now the No. 1 ODI side as the race for the top spot has intensified ahead of next month's World Cup.Both the teams are also set to clash in a three-match ODI series in India beginning on September 22 ahead of their World Cup open...

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‘Extremely ordinary’: Gautam Gambhir on Babar Azam’s captaincy after Pakistan’s Asia Cup ouster – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir expressed strong criticism of Babar Azam's captaincy terming it 'extremely ordinary' following Pakistan's failure to reach the Asia Cup final after losing to Sri Lanka in a rain-hit Super 4 clash in Colombo on Thursday.Babar's team suffered a defeat in a nail-biting contest that concluded with Charith Asalanka stealing six runs in the final two balls of the match.Read Also'We weren't up to the mark...': Babar Azam after loss against Sri LankaSri Lanka secured a thrilling last-ball victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Four match, leaving cricket fans in awe. Pakistan's skipper, Babar Azam, acknowledged Sri Lanka's superior performance, stating that they played better cricket than them. The contest, which left spectators and'We could h...

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How dhanushya-baan, fancy dress contests at Jatras kickstarted archery trend in Maharashtra

The photo speaks the proverbial thousand words.It’s of a young girl, no more than six or seven years old. Dressed ostensibly like Rani Lakshmi Bai. Holding up a bow with her left hand and pulling an arrow with her right. Eyes locked on the target. Body, though awkwardly positioned, still as a rock. Ready to shoot.It isn’t a competition shot. The young girl in the warrior queen avatar was among the hundreds taking part in the annual jatra – festival – that passed through her village near Amravati, Maharashtra. For close to a decade and a half, dhanushya-baan has become a regular feature at these village carnivals. A young girl dressed as a warrior queen was among the hundreds taking part in the annual jatra that passed through her village near Amravati. But what started as fancy-dress ...

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I’ve a lot of respect for Rohit Sharma, he never backs down to anyone: AB de Villiers – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers has expressed his deep admiration for Rohit Sharma, emphasising that the Indian captain possesses an indomitable spirit and never shies away from a challenge.Currently, Rohit is at the helm of the Indian cricket team in the ongoing Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. He has emerged as the top run-scorer for India in the tournament, amassing an impressive total of 194 runs in four innings. What's remarkable is his stellar batting average of 64.66 and a striking strike rate of 108.98, featuring three well-deserved half-centuries.Talking on his YouTube channel, de Villiers underscored Rohit's incredible journey in ODIs. He pointed out how Rohit initially made a slow start in the format but eventually became the second fastest player to rea...

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WATCH: Water boy Virat Kohli’s comical sprint down the ground during drinks break in India vs Bangladesh game

Virat Kohli may not have found a spot in the Indian cricket team’s starting XI against Bangladesh in the Super 4 stage of the ongoing Asia Cup, but that didn’t stop the batter from having some fun. When India played Bangladesh, the team management made five changes with Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah being rested. Tilak Varma, Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna and Suryakumar Yadav took their spots in the XI. Follow our Asia Cup liveblog of the India vs Bangladesh match here Shreyas Iyer, who had picked up an injury just before the Super 4 game against Pakistan, is still not fully fit. Most Read 1 Jawan box office collection day 8: Shah Rukh Khan-starrer steamrolls over Gadar 2’s chances of beating Pathaan, eyes R...

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‘Willingness to learn is a choice’: R Ashwin practices spin bowling at NCA – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Seasoned Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin engaged in spin practice using the white ball at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.Ashwin took to X, previously known as Twitter, on Friday to share a video and pictures of his practice session alongside NCA chief VVS Laxman and former spinner Sairaj Bahutule."My kinda day. The capacity to learn is a gift.The ability to learn is a skill. However, the willingness to learn is a CHOICE. #cricketlife Thank you for the help @SairajBahutule @VVSLaxman281," tweeted Ashwin.In 113 one-day internationals (ODIs), Ashwin has been a valuable asset for India, amassing 151 wickets at an average of 33.49. His best ODI bowling performance stands at 4/25.Ashwin's most recent ODI appearance for India was in January of the previous year a...

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Stars descend at TOI’s inaugural Right to Excellence, Sports Summit 2023 – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Times of India's inaugural 'Right to Excellence Sports Summit 2023' held here on Friday was an overwhelming success as champions of Indian sports, administrators involved in governance and other members of the sports fraternity from the business side of sports exchanged ideas, which provided an insight into the future of sports in India.Among the galaxy of stars, who have represented India at the highest stage, present on the occasion were Olympic medal winning boxers Vijender Singh and MC Mary Kom, besides long-jump icon and World Championship medallist Anju Bobby George, wrestling great Geeta Phogat and 2011 cricket World Cup winner Suresh Raina.After an opening address by Madan Lal, former cricketer and a member of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team, the event saw panel d...

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England 311/9 in 50.0 Overs | England vs New Zealand, 4th ODI Live Cricket Score – The Times of India

So, England ended up with 311 runs on the board. They will be slightly disappointed with their effort and they could have achieved much more than this. It was Dawid Malan's knock which was the foremost knock of their innings. He scored a blistering 127 runs. Joe Root, Jos Buttler, and Liam Livingstone chipped in with their cameos but the other batters failed to score runs. Nonetheless, this is a good total here at Lords and they have a proficient bowling unit who can well defend this total.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.pu...

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Talent like Jasprit Bumrah shouldn’t play all formats if he wants to prolong his career: Chaminda Vaas

A once-in-a-generation fast bowler like Jasprit Bumrah shouldn’t be playing all three formats, in order to avoid injuries and prolong his career, feels World Cup winning Sri Lankan legend Chaminda Vaas. Vaas stressed that Indian selectors and team management must carefully choose the right formats and adapt strategies to keep a tab on Bumrah’s workload management. “Players like Bumrah have a unique action, and we must protect individuals of such caliber. They can’t play in all formats. We need to identify the suitable format and manage their participation accordingly,” Vaas told reporters here on Friday. Vaas shared insights into the pivotal role of safeguarding unique talents like Bumrah and nurturing their cricketing journey. Vaas emphasized the importance of managing players like Bum...