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Rohit Sharma: Axar to miss first two ODIs against Australia; Shreyas is 99 per cent fit

Rohit says he has communicated what the team expects from each player. | Photo Credit: File photo Axar Patel is set to miss at least the first two ODIs against Australia, starting Friday, while Shreyas Iyer is on the verge of being match-fit for the series-opener, according to India captain Rohit Sharma.“Axar had a small (muscular) tear. It looks like maybe a week or ten days (to heal), I don’t know. We have to see how that injury progresses. Some guys recover quickly, and I hope that’s the case with him,” Rohit said after India won the Asia Cup final with a facile victory against Sri Lanka.“I am not sure whether he will be able to play the first two games against Australia at home. But we will wait and see.” During Friday’s run-chase versus Bangladesh, Axar hurt his wrist and was hit ...

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Axar out of first two one-dayers against Aus; Ashwin still in the mix, says Rohit Sharma

India captain Rohit Sharma revealed on Sunday that Axar Patel, who picked up a left quadriceps strain during the match against Bangladesh is unlikely to be available for the first two ODIs against Australia starting on Friday. It is understood that Axar will head to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for his rehabilitation as the Indian team for the Australia series could see a few changes. On Saturday, while ruling him out of the Asia Cup final, the BCCI stated that Axar has a strain. However, the scan results seem to have revealed a tear. “Axar had a small tear. It looks like maybe a week or ten days (to heal), I don’t know. We have to see how that injury progresses. Some guys recover quickly, and I hope that’s the case with him. I am not sure whether he will be able to play th...

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Australia brings back Smith, Maxwell and Starc for India ODIs

Australia’s Mitchell Starc bowls during a training session. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Australia has brought back Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc in its 18-man squad for the forthcoming three-match ODI series in India.The trio were nursing injuries and missed their recent tour of South Africa.Top-order batter Travis Head missed out after suffering a fracture on his left hand in South Africa and has been replaced by Matthew Short, who is yet to make his ODI debut.Aaron Hardie, Tim David and Michael Neser also missed out, while all-rounder Ashton Agar is on paternity leave.While pacer Spencer Johnson retains his place, Marnus Labuschagne also finds himself in the squad, having scored an unbeaten 80 and 124 in the opening two ODIs against the Proteas.The three ODIs wi...

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England leaves out opener Jason Roy, picks Harry Brook for Cricket World Cup squad

England’s Harry Brook batting during the second ODI match between England and New Zealand, at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton, England, on September 10, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Defending champion England replaced Jason Roy with Harry Brook in its Cricket World Cup squad on Sunday despite having included the opening batter on a 15-man provisional list last month.Roy played more one-day internationals than any other England player since the 2019 title that he helped to secure with a pick up and throw for a run-out to ensure victory over New Zealand.However, doubts over Roy's selection for the physically demanding Oct. 5-Nov. 19 tournament in India were fueled by a back injury which forced him to miss a four-match series this month against the Kiwis.Brook, a versatile batter who can open or ...

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Premier League: Leandro Trossard goal seals Arsenal win at Everton, Chelsea held to goalless draw against Bournemouth

Arsenal claimed their first Premier League win at Everton for six years as Leandro Trossard’s second-half strike proved enough to secure the points at Goodison Park on Sunday. Everton, still without a win this season, had managed to frustrate the visitors who had a Gabriel Martinelli goal ruled out for offside via VAR in the first period. But the Londoners were eventually rewarded for their domination as Trossard’s shot cannoned in off the post after a clever build-up in the 69th minute. Unbeaten Arsenal joined Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on 13 points from five games, two points behind leaders Manchester City who have a 100% record. A third successive 1-0 home defeat left Everton third from bottom with one point. Chelsea held to scoreless draw by battling Bournemouth Chelsea’s much...

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South Africa wins 3rd straight match to beat Australia 3-2 in ODI series ahead of Cricket World Cup

South Africa cricket team celebrates their 3-2 series win against Australia at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on September 17, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP South Africa secured its third straight victory over Australia on Sunday to win the ODI series 3-2 and enjoy an edge over its rival ahead of the Cricket World Cup next month.Put into bat, South Africa scored 315-9 and dismissed Australia for 193 in 34.1 overs with Marco Jansen taking 5-39 to win by 122 runs.Opener Quinton de Kock made 27 in his last ODI at home. He’s retiring from the format after the World Cup. Aiden Markram top scored for South Africa with 93 runs off 87 balls, and David Miller hit a near run-a-ball 63. The hosts' competitive total got a big boost by rapid knocks from No. 7 Jensen (47 in 23) and ...

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Asia Cup 2023 Final | Got a message from trainer to stop Siraj, says Rohit Sharma

September 17, 2023 11:05 pm | Updated September 18, 2023 06:44 am IST - Colombo Roaring success: Siraj proved unplayable and ripped through the Lanka line-up. | Photo Credit: BCCI Twitter Moments after Mohammed Siraj finished his sixth over during the Asia Cup final, captain Rohit Sharma walked up to him on the bowler’s way to third-man, had a chat with him and he persisted with Siraj for another over.But after the next over, despite an on-song Siraj likely to pick a seven-wicket haul — a rare achievement in ODIs — he was taken off the attack before Sri Lanka was bowled out for 50 at the R. Premadasa Stadium. “He bowled seven overs in that spell, and seven overs is a lot. So, I got a message from the trainer that we have to stop him now,” Rohit said after lifting India’s eighth Asia ...

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‘Spicy’: Sachin Tendulkar hails Mohammed Siraj’s fiery spell | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Asia Cup summit clash witnessed an extraordinary performance from Indian paceman Mohammed Siraj, who ran through the Sri Lankan top-order in a dazzling display of fast bowling prowess. Sri Lanka were bowled out for a mere 50 runs in just 15.2 overs, primarily due to Siraj's outstanding performance, where he claimed six wickets in seven overs.It took a little more than two hours for India to secure their historic eighth Asia Cup title in style. After Sri Lanka's batting collapse, the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan played a crucial role in India's triumph. Their fifty-run partnership was instrumental in India's comprehensive victory in the final, held at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.The Asia Cup win was met with widespread acclaim from cricketi...

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Asian Games: In equestrian riding, the X-factor is the bond between rider and horse

When equestrian rider Ashish Limaye competes at the Asian Games in Hangzhou he would have already made the most important decision he needed to make: deciding which one of his two steeds, Willy Be Dun and Dinard Penguinan, will accompany him to China.After a lot of thought — and after delaying the decision as long as he could — Limaye chose Willy Be Dun to be his companion for the Games in the Chinese city of Hangzhou.“I made the decision two weeks ago. Dinard wasn’t feeling like himself. So we had to pick Willy to go for the Asian Games,” Limaye told The Indian Express from Germany, where Willy Be Dun was in mandatory one-week-long quarantine before they flew to China. For Limaye, the decision was a vexing one. One that was as difficult as it would be for any parent to publicly annou...

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ICC Rankings: Pakistan remain top-ranked ODI side despite India’s Asia Cup victory | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's thumping victory over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final on Sunday was not enough for them to claim the numero uno position in the latest ICC ODI rankings.India's arch-rivals Pakistan, who made the exit from the tournament following their loss to Sri Lanka in the Super Four match, hold onto the number one spot. Even though both India and Pakistan are tied with 115 points each.Despite a record-breaking victory against Sri Lanka, sealed in just over 6.1 overs, India's chances of climbing to the top of the rankings were jolted by their loss to Bangladesh ahead of the final.However, the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia presents India a chance to claim the top spot if they go on to win the series at home starting September 22.In fact, a win in the first ODI w...

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A kick to the rear end is good before ODI World Cup: Sri Lanka coach Silverwood’s scathing assessment after horror show in Colombo

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood did not mince words and expressed his disappointment on his team’s appalling performance in the Asia Cup final on Sunday. This was after Sri Lanka was bowled out for just 50 after Mohammed Siraj blew away the Lankan batting unit with figures of 6/21, and the visitors romped to a 10-wicket win. “We played very good cricket to get to the final. I think we have to regroup and put some confidence into the players. “You know sometimes a bit of a kick to the rear end is not the worst thing before going into a big tournament,” said Silverwood during the post-match press interaction. Praising India, Silverwood admitted there will be a post-mortem on the performance. “It was a super bowling performance by India. We did not help ourselves either, and were dis...

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‘It’s a feel-good factor’: Rohit Sharma lauds Indian fast bowlers | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma expressed immense satisfaction and pride in the performance of his fast bowlers after India bundled out Sri Lanka for a mere 50 runs in the Asia Cup final on Sunday. Speaking at the post-match media conference, Rohit Sharma praised the variety and skills that the fast bowlers bring to the team.Pacer Mohammed Siraj played a pivotal role in India's dominant victory, finishing with impressive figures of 6 for 21 in his spell."I get a lot of satisfaction when I see fast bowlers perform like this. All captains take a lot of pride in having a strong fast bowling unit, and I am no different. We have got a fantastic set of fast bowlers," Rohit remarked.Highlighting the versatility within the fast bowling lineup, Rohit added, "All of them have different skil...

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‘A kick to the rear end…’: Sri Lanka coach disappointed with Asia Cup final loss | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood on Sunday expressed disappointment over his team's lackluster performance in the Asia Cup final. However, he viewed the defeat as a valuable wake-up call for his side, coming just before the ODI World Cup next month.In a dismal display, Sri Lanka was shot out for a mere 50 runs, courtesy an outstanding bowling performance of India pacer Mohammed Siraj, who took six for 21.Consequently, India secured an emphatic 10-wicket victory for an 8thAsia Cup title.“We played very good cricket to get to the final. I think we have to regroup and put some confidence into the players.“You know sometimes a bit of a kick to the rear end is not the worst thing before going into a big tournament,” said Silverwood during the post-match press meet.Silverwood said ...

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‘Padosi abhi bhi awaz karne ki koshish kar rahe hai’: Irfan Pathan takes an indirect dig at Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan appeared to take an indirect dig at Pakistan following India's victory in the Asia Cup, where they secured their record eighth title by defeating defending champions Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.Pathan's comments likely reflect the intense cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan and the joy that Indian fans feel when their team succeeds against Pakistan or any other opponent.Mohammed Siraj, who claimed a career best figures of 6-21, delivered a standout performance in the final that single-handedly dominated the proceedings and ultimately secured India's first team trophy since 2018.Irfan took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and wrote, "Padosi abhi bhi Awaz Karne ki Koshish Kar rahe hai, Lekin Colombo Tak unki Awaaz pahoch nahi ra...

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Formula 1: Carlos Sainz claims thrilling victory in Singapore Grand Prix | Racing News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Carlos Sainz led from start to finish, securing a thrilling victory that left fans on the edge of their seats in a heart-pounding Singapore Grand Prix. The race took an unexpected twist on the final lap as George Russell, charging in his Mercedes from third place, crashed out. Lando Norris followed Sainz closely to claim second place, with Lewis Hamilton taking third. The unexpected turn of events meant that championship leader Max Verstappen, who has been unstoppable recently, finished in fifth place, marking the first time Red Bull failed to win a race this season.Carlos Sainz demonstrated exceptional control and strategy as he brilliantly led the night race from pole position to clinch only his second career win. His previous triumph was at the British Grand Prix at Silver...

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Marco Jansen stars as South Africa beat Australia to clinch ODI series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Marco Jansen played a pivotal role as South Africa secured a come-from-behind series victory against Australia, in a thrilling fifth and final one-day international (ODI) at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, winning by a commanding margin of 122 runs.South Africa's convincing victory in this match sealed a 3-2 series win, showcasing their ability to bounce back after losing the opening two matches. This win served as a morale booster for South Africa as they prepared for the upcoming World Cup in India.Batting first after being sent in, South Africa initially struggled but managed to set a formidable target of 315-9. Marco Jansen made a significant contribution with the bat, scoring 47 runs off just 23 balls. Aiden Markram and David Miller also played crucial innings...

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‘Peaked at the right time’: Wishes pour in as ruthless India rout Sri Lanka for Asia Cup title triumph | 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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Asian Games: India to rely on Pawan Sehrawat’s Lion Jump to reclaim kabaddi crown

When the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) began in 2014, it garnered levels of viewership unprecedented for any game other than cricket. The fast-paced and action-packed nature of sport, its strategic aspect, physicality and intensity appealed to both sports enthusiasts and casual viewers. There are some moves that are jaw-dropping to watch, like India skipper Pawan Sehrawat’s Lion Jump. Sehrawat, who plays for Bengaluru Bulls in the PKL, has made the move his own and it’s probably one of the reasons why he’s become one of the best kabaddi players in the world. After getting into the opposition territory, the raider has to return to his own side while avoiding being caught by the defenders. Who would’ve thought that jumping more than five feet in the air (or sometimes even six) would be an opti...

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This tournament wouldn’t have been possible without…’: Mohammed Siraj after Asia Cup victory | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, who was named player-of-the-match for his sensational bowling in the Asia Cup final, on Sunday gave full credit to Lankan groundsmen for making this tournament a huge success.In a nice gesture, Siraj donated his player-of-the-match cash award of $5,000 to the ground staff who worked tirelessly through the rain-hit Asia Cup."This cash prize goes to the groundsmen. They deserve it fully, this tournament wouldn't have been possible without them," Siraj said at the post-match presentation in Colombo after India's crushing 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the final.Siraj delivered a devastating bowling spell in the final match, where he managed to capture four wickets in the fourth over. This remarkable performance contributed significantly to his ...

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‘Miyan Magic’: Mohammed Siraj’s devastating spell against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final explained | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj, who is known as Miyan Magic among his peers, produced one of the most devastating bowling spells in an ODI final on Sunday as he helped his team bundled out hosts Sri Lanka for just 50 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India then chased down the target in just 6.1 overs to register an emphatic 10-wicket victory to lift the Asia Cup trophy.Siraj was simply outstanding, utilising the overcast conditions to his advantage effectively. He got huge movement off the pitch and was unplayable for the Lankans batters. He used the crease effectively to make the ball swing and seam to his tune and left the Sri Lankan batters with no answers. Siraj deservedly stole the limelight with his stunning opening spell, when he took four wickets in one over and left Sr...