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Rahul hits fastest century by an Indian in World Cup

K.L. Rahul in action during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against Netherlands in Bengaluru on November 12, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI K.L. Rahul recorded the fastest century (62 balls) by an Indian batter in the ODI World Cup. He broke the record held by Rohit who hit a century in 63 deliveries against Afghanistan earlier in the tournament. Rahul also became the second Indian wicketkeeper-batter after Rahul Dravid to score a World Cup century. India became the first team to have five of its batters score fifty runs or more in an innings in the ODI World Cup. India (16) also hit the second most sixes in an innings in ODI World Cup. The highest was 18 against Bermuda in 2007. Rohit Sharma surpassed South Africa’s AB de Villiers (58) with his 59th six to record the most sixes in a calenda...

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Babar Azam should quit captaincy and focus on his batting: Ex-Pakistan players | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prominent former Pakistani cricketers, including Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, and Abdul Razzaq, are of the opinion that captain Babar Azam should relinquish his leadership role and focus on his individual game after Pakistan's disappointing World Cup campaign.The team's failure to qualify for the semifinals, with five defeats in nine matches, has raised concerns about Babar's leadership capabilities.These cricket stalwarts believe that Babar has had sufficient opportunities as captain but has not been able to deliver the desired results."I am not against Babar but he has to decide after looking at his performances as a player and captain whether he can continue to take the pressure of both," said Malik during a reception in Karachi on Monday."I think we need Babar more as a pl...

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Man held for black marketing tickets of India-New Zealand World Cup semi-final game in Mumbai | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: A man was arrested for allegedly black marketing tickets of the World Cup cricket semi final between India and New Zealand to be played in Mumbai's Wankhede stadium on Wednesday, a police official said.Akash Kothari was held from his home in Malad in the northern part of the metropolis by a team of JJ police station, he said.As per Whatsapp messages circulating in various groups, the tickets were being sold in the range of Rs 27,000 to Rs 2.5 lakh, the official said."He was selling the tickets at four to five times its original cost. He has been charged for cheating and other offences under sections 420 and 511 of the Indian Penal Code," the official said.A probe is underway to find out from where he procured these tickets and to see if more people are involved in the racket.!(f...

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Jhulan’s tribute to Edulji, Jayawardena salutes Aravinda

Dear Diana Ma’am,It is an absolute honour for you, but also a very proud moment for women’s cricket in our country and a proud moment for India as a whole, that you are being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. It is so well-deserved, you have been a pioneer for women’s cricket in our country.Your contributions over the years have been immense. It is not too much to say that the game would not be where it is in India without all your efforts.From a personal perspective, one of the biggest regrets of my career was that I never got to play against you. Like many young cricketers in India, I had grown up reading about you in the record books. Women’s cricket in India started in Mumbai in 1971 and you were there from the start.We would read about your exploits, how you led the team and were...

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IND vs NZ semifinal | Patchy form will have no bearing on November 15, says Ferguson

New Zealand cricket players are seen during a practice session ahead of the first semifinal against India in Mumbai on November 13, 2023. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini No team has been able to take a game deep against India in the 2023 Men’s World Cup league stage. If at all a side has asked some question of Rohit Sharma’s men, it’s the two trans-Tasman teams.The lesser-fancied of those two teams has emerged as the bogey team for India in the ICC tournaments, especially knockouts, of late. No wonder New Zealand is hoping to build on not only the recent ICC history but also the league game in Dharamsala three weeks ago.“It was a hard-fought game. I thought that has been extremely well, to get a great total on that. And of course, with one-day cricket and playing against India, there i...

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IND vs NZ semifinal | Wankhede Stadium pitch will be in focus; Dravid & co. inspect 22-yard strip

Coach Rahul Dravid headed straight to the Wankhede Stadium after the team checked into the hotel. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Three of the four Men’s World Cup matches at the Wankhede Stadium have seen a team batting first tally 350-plus. And the only time a sub-300 total was witnessed, the chasing team won the game, thanks to Glenn Maxwell’s maverick innings.With New Zealand yet to play a game at the Wankhede Stadium in this World Cup edition, the 22-yard strip at the Big W will certainly be in focus. It did not come as a surprise then that head coach Rahul Dravid and his two trusted lieutenants - batting coach Vikram Rathour and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey - headed straight to the Wankhede Stadium after the team checked into a south Mumbai hotel.Dravid, Rathour and Mhambrey took...

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Unravelling the secrets of swing in cricket with the physics of friction

Cricket matches under day-night conditions are associated with shifts in humidity and moisture. However, most cricket teams’ captains have not displayed awareness that choosing to bowl first in a day-night game – because dew is expected later – carries specific risks.Fans of the sport are aware of the ‘dew factor’: water vapour condenses on the ground in the evening, creating a slippery surface. As a result, spinners have a harder time getting the ball to grip and fast bowlers have more trouble producing swing and seam. Fielding on a slippery ground is also obviously harder.As a result of these changes in ground conditions, batters appear to have an advantage under dew, as they face less swing, less spin, and less lateral movement of the ball. (Sometimes, fast bowlers release the ball a...

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Rahul Dravid inspects Wankhede pitch ahead of World Cup semifinal against New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Keen on maintaining a flawless record in the World Cup, India's coaching staff immediately got to work upon arriving in Mumbai for their crucial semifinal against New Zealand. Head coach Rahul Dravid, along with batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, and fielding coach T Dilip, inspected the pitch at Wankhede Stadium. While India, unbeaten in the league stage, refrained from training after a convincing win over the Netherlands, New Zealand engaged in a three-hour session under lights to address recent flaws. Despite a strong start with four consecutive wins, New Zealand's momentum waned with several losses in their last five matches. Although they secured a semifinal spot with a win over Sri Lanka, the Kiwis face a formidable task against India's dominant...

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We are confident with the style we play, says Scott Edwards

Next step: Edwards, right, says the side will have to have to be a lot better going into the T20 World Cup next year. | Photo Credit: AP The Netherlands ended its World Cup campaign with a 160-run defeat against India. The Dutch captain, Scott Edwards, chose to focus on the positives. “It’s a little bit of a tricky one at the moment, where we want to be. We are pretty confident with the style we play. The tournament was always going to be tough,” said Edwards after the match. “India is as good a side as any going around. We will have to be a lot better going into the T20 World Cup next year. They showed pure class with the bat. They soaked up the pressure. When you are three down with 10 overs left, you are going to score some runs,” Edwards said. All-rounder Roelof van der Merwe, who ...

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Cricket World Cup: How India can buck law of averages, Hayden and Hussey share the secret

There is an air of invincibility around the Indian team at the World Cup. For a team that was not seen as an outright favourite to lift their second world title on home soil, India has been the team to beat by far, as the tournament reaches the semifinal stage.Right from their first match in Chennai, where they recovered from an early wobble to post a commanding win, India have only been upping their game and intensity every time they have taken the field. Having the best fast-bowling unit they ever had, allied with a very resourceful batting line-up that isn’t short of match-winners on their own, this team under Rohit Sharma is showing the Men in Blue faithful how the Aussies would have felt in the noughties. Follow all the action from the Cricket World Cup 2023 on our special World Cu...

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Shahid Afridi slams Babar Azam, says he could not ‘improve as captain and leader in four years’

With Pakistan cricket team crashing out of the ongoing Cricket World Cup in India before the knockout stages, it seems the knives are out for captain Babar Azam. After the Pakistan team lost their final group stage match against England, Ramiz Raja had said that he had spoken to Babar before the game and that he would take a call on stepping down from captaincy after landing back in Pakistan. On Monday, former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi slammed Babar’s captaincy. “I’m a fan of Babar. Babar is a big player, for me he is like a younger brother. I wanted that Babar join the list of top captains in the world. He’s been captain since four years or so, there was never a sword hanging over his head. We all supported him during this phase. We thought in three-four years he would be we...

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Won’t play next World Cup, but not yet retiring from ODIs: Mitchell Starc | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia's veteran left-arm fast pacer Mitchell Starc on Monday said that he does not intend to participate in the next ODI World Cup, although he has no immediate plans to retire from the format.Starc, who will be 37 by the time the next World Cup takes place in South Africa, played pivotal role in Australia's ODI World Cup triumph in 2015 and T20 World Cup win in 2021. However his performance in the ongoing tournament has been subpar with 10 wickets at an average of 43.90."I'll look to keep playing after this, but I don't doubt that I won't be making the next World Cup. I've no vision for that. Four years is a long (time)," he told reporters at the team hotel.Australia have limited ODI engagements next year with a series against the West Indies in February and then the nex...

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Watch: Virat Kohli gifts his jersey to Roelof van der Merwe | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's popularity is not limited to cricket lovers, he is equally admired by players from the opposing teams. This was evident after the India-Netherlands World Cup match in Bengaluru on Sunday, a testament to his widespread following.In a heartwarming gesture, Kohli was seen handing his jersey to Dutch and former RCB player Roelof van der Merwe. This was not the first instance when Kohli presented his jersey to any opposition player as he earlier gifted his jersey to Pakistan captain Babar Azam.India inflicted a 160-run thrashing on the Netherlands to finish the league stage unbeaten, registering nine wins in as many matches.The match also witnessed Kohli taking a rare wicket in international cricket when he had Dutch captain Scott Edwards caught behind down leg side ...

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World Cup: Temba Bavuma trains full tilt despite discomfort ahead of semifinal against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite struggling with poor form and a hamstring injury, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma on Monday displayed sheer determination during training session leading up to their World Cup semifinal against Australia at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.While many of Bavuma's teammates opted out of the optional training, the 33-year-old, with a securely strapped right thigh was actively involved in the session.Engaging in fitness drills, completing laps around the outfield, and simulating running between the wickets, he progressively increased his pace, showcasing his commitment to be fit for the crucial match.At times, he looked in discomfort and bent over to indicate something to the team physio Sizwe Hadebe and strength and conditioning coach Runeshan Moodley.After about 15...

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NZ still a ‘handsome bunch’ without Henry, will have all bases covered for semifinal: Lockie Ferguson | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lockie Ferguson is confident that the New Zealand bowling attack remains a formidable unit, despite the absence of fast bowler Matt Henry and asserts that they have all bases covered for the World Cup semifinal against India on Wednesday.Qualifying as the last team for the semifinals, New Zealand experienced a dip in form, losing four consecutive games after an initial winning streak.They secured their spot in the semis by winning their last league game against Sri Lanka.Ferguson expressed that the team is not overly concerned about Henry's unavailability due to a torn right hamstring."We look good here. Matt Henry is obviously a big hole in our side and we're still a handsome bunch without Matt Henry," Ferguson told the media ahead of New Zealand's training session at the Wa...

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We have the right bowlers to exploit varied World Cup conditions: Paras Mhambrey | Cricket News – Times of India

BENGALURU: India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has hailed his bowlers for their superb show in the World Cup, saying their unique skill sets have made them capable of facing any challenge on varied conditions in the ongoing showpiece event.The Indians have been unbeaten in the World Cup so far, winning all nine league games to storm into the semifinal, where they will play New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday.Be it pace or spin, the Indian bowlers have excelled in all departments with Jasprit Bumrah (17 wickets), Mohammed Siraj (12 wickets), Mohammed Shami (16 wickets), Ravindra Jadeja (16 wickets), and Kuldeep Yadav (14 wickets) showing their supremacy in nine different conditions in the tournament."In terms of the different skills, we have the ability to (take on) whatever challenge that...

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‘Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest technician the game has seen’: Michael Vaughan vouches Ravi Shastri’s views on the master blaster | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Monday backed former India player Ravi Shastri’s views on legendary Sachin Tendulkar stating him as the greatest technician the game has seen.Vaughan's comment comes on the back of Shastri's statement on the master blaster. Shastri, Adam Gilchrist, and Vaughan appeared on a podcast for Club Prairie Fire, where the former India coach was asked who he feels is the most technically gifted batsman of all time.To which Shastri replied, Tendulkar is the one and only name that comes to his mind."I would say Sachin Tendulkar across all formats. The player I have seen who adapted, adjusted and was consistent in whatever he did. And brought that pure element into batting. The purity of his game was such that it was very difficult to replicate i...

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Jhulan Goswami writes for Diana Edulji: ‘One of biggest regrets of my career was I never got to play against you’

Former India cricketer Jhulan Goswami had penned a heartfelt letter to her idol Diana Edulji after the ICC announced that the Indian cricket legend was going to be inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame.Besides Edulji, former India opener Virender Sehwag and Sri Lanka superstar Aravinda de Silva will also be induced into the Hall of Fame this year. A trailblazer for women’s cricket in India, Edulji played 54 matches for India over three different decades. This included 20 Tests (where she scored 404 runs and took 63 wickets at an average of 25.77) and 34 ODIs (211 runs, 46 wickets at an average of 16.84). IN her playing days, while she made her mark as a slow left-arm orthodox spinner who bagged over 100 wickets for her country, after retirement she excelled in her role as an administrator. ...

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Babar Azam hasn’t improved as a leader in last 3-4 years: Shahid Afridi | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Amid Pakistan's group-stage exit from the ongoing World Cup, Babar Azam and his leadership skills continue to be the hot topic of discussion in the neighbouring country.As Pakistan crashed out of the tournament after suffering 5 defeats -- their most losses ever in a single edition of a World Cup -- Babar has been facing backlash from fans and former cricketing stars.Shahid Afridi, who has been critical of Babar throughout the tournament, on Monday said that the 29-year-old hasn't shown improvement over his 3-4 years of reign as captain. Talking about his poor leadership skills, Afridi said that Babar has been getting support from everyone but continues to make a lot of mistakes."I am a big fan of Babar and so are many others. People criticized me for criticizing Babar's capt...

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‘India will be nervous’: New Zealand plays mind games ahead of crucial World Cup semi-final clash | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As New Zealand gears up for the semi-final clash against the formidable Indian team, which has remained unbeaten in all the 9 league matches, their strongest hope would be from a clash four years back in a near-similar situation in which the Kiwis had triumphed.Two days ahead of the make-or-break clash, former New Zealand player Ross Taylormade an attempt to play mind games and reminded India of the outcome of the 2019 World Cup semi-final clash.Back then, India's formidable run was halted as New Zealand defeated the Virat Kohli-led side in the rain-affected semifinal at Manchester.Taylor on Monday suggested that India might be feeling nervous about facing New Zealand in the World Cup, drawing comparisons to both teams' campaigns in the 2019 edition.Similar to 2019, India ent...