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Umesh Yadav expresses disappointment after being left out of the squad for the final three Tests against England | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Veteran India pacer Umesh Yadav shared a cryptic story on Instagram after being left out of the squad for the final three Tests of the five-match home series against England.Umesh seems to be venting out his disappointment at not being included in the home series in the story.His Instagram story read: "Kitaabon par dhool jamne se, kahaaniyan khatm nahi hoti," (Just because books are covered with dust, the stories do not end)Umesh has taken 170 wickets in 57 Tests for India at an average of 30.95, with the best bowling figures of 6/88.The 36-year-old was a potent weapon for India in the Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri era, having taken 101 wickets in just 32 home Tests at an average of 25.88, with the best figures of 6/88.Umesh has also played 75 ODIs and 9 T20Is for India, tak...

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India vs Australia Live Score, U19 World Cup Final: Australia win toss, opt to bat – The Times of India

[ad_1] LIVE NOWTHE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 11, 2024, 13:19:20 ISTIND vs AUS Live Score, ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 Final Match: Australia skipper Hugh Weibgen elected to bat against defending champions India in the final of the U-19 World Cup on Sunday. India, who are vying for a recording-extending sixth title, are unchanged. Australia made one change to their playing eleven, bringing in Charlie Anderson for Tom Campbell. The clash promises to be a spectacle of skill and determination as these young cricketers aim to etch their names in history. While memories of the senior team’s defeat against Australia in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 may linger, Indian skipper Uday Saharan asserts that the team is solely focused on the present, refusing to dwell on past disappointments or future uncertai...

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NZ vs PAK: ‘Thank you for picking me to be the coin toss kid…Some day I want to be a Blackcap,’ toss mascot pens down emotional message to New Zealand cricket

[ad_1] Toss mascot Will who was at the flip of the coin during the second T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan has penned down a heartfelt message thanking the New Zealand players and cricket team. The little one wrote, “Thank you for picking me to be the coin toss kid at the Blackcaps vs Pakistan game in Seddon Park, Hamilton that was played last night. I really liked it and I and I got most players signatures on my bat I was a little nervous to start with but every one was nice to me.” Will also mentioned that he would aspire to become a New Zealand cricketer one day. “Some day I want to be a Blackcap myself thanks for letting me do that last night from Will.” Will was also seen taking pictures with leg-spinner Ish Sodhi and Daryl Mitchell posted by the Blackcaps on their social ...

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India vs Australia Highlights, U19 World Cup 2024 Final: AUS blow IND away by 79 runs, lift U-19 WC trophy for 4th time

[ad_1] India captain Uday Saharan speaks to his side in the huddle against South Africa in the semifinal at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. (ICC Media Zone) Avengers Assemble: ‘Ahead of World Cup final, U19 captain Uday Saharan told whole team, ‘We can’t lose to Australia again’ When the WhatsApp group of the current India U-19 group was created, most of the talk was regarding India’s ODI World Cup final loss to Australia. The group was formed on November 24, five days after the Ahmedabad heartbreak. Sanjay Dhas, father of Sachin, who starred in the the semis with 96 against the best pace attack of the tournament, describes how the yellow brigade looms large on their legend. “Most talk was about how Australia have always dominated India in the big tournaments. We lost the World Test Champio...

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‘Boomball’: Ashwin lauds Vizag ‘show-stealer’ Jasprit Bumrah, likens ongoing India-England series to 2005 Ashes | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for his exceptional performance in the second Test against England and reckoned that the pace spearhead's "Boomball" was the "show stealer" of the match. Despite England taking a 1-0 lead with a victory over India in the first Test at Hyderabad, Bumrah's precision yorkers and his ability to apply pressure on batsmen disrupted England's aggressive and result-oriented "Bazball" approach during the second Test in Visakhapatnam, which India won by 106 runs.Bumrah's outstanding performance earned him the 'Player of the Match' award for claiming nine wickets, including a remarkable six-wicket haul in the first innings. Subsequently, Bumrah surpassed Ashwin to claim the top spot as the world's number-one T...

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Why badminton, without stats obsession as yet, is more interesting than cricket

[ad_1] On the positive side, it is a relief that the tyranny of data and numbers doesn’t blight the watching of badminton. Yet.For, all sports smothered by statistics eventually degenerate into dumb debates of who’s a better player, fan wars, jingoistic jousts and retro-fitted bending figures to suit assorted fanaticisms. Not many can let go of their pet theories and cleanse the palate for the next faceoff, keeping sport fresh and full of surprises, if tethered to stats from the past. Thank god for Tai Tzu Ying who can come back from any match situation. And for Kidambi Srikanth whose (undoubtedly) terrible numbers just cannot strangle the possibility of an unlikely win. Or for Satwik-Chirag who can keep straight faces when 14-20 down and bin all statistical probabilities for a rollicki...

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Umesh Yadav shares a cryptic post after being overlooked by the selectors for IND vs ENG series

[ad_1] After India announced the squad for the remaining of the three-match Test series, Umesh Yadav has shared a cryptic post on his Instagram, directing towards him not being picked again despite doing well in the Ranji Trophy. The 36-year-old, who last played a Test match in 2022 has been given a cold shoulder by the selectors. Umesh posted a story on his Instagram, saying: “Kitaabon par dhool jamne se, kahaaniyan khatm nahi hoti (If there is dust on the book, it doesn’t mean the story is over).” The post was indirect dig towards the selectors and the team management for not picking the pacer due to his age. Umesh Yadav is playing for Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy and the right-arm pacer has picked 19 wickets four matches. With Mohammed Shami out injured, there are question marks on...

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brighton & Hove Albion: Premier League Match Recap | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] Tottenham Hotspur reclaimed their spot in the Premier League's top four thanks to a dramatic 2-1 victory at home against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, sealed by substitute Brennan Johnson's stoppage-time heroics.Johnson hammered the ball into the net from close range following a low cross by Tottenham's captain Son Heung-min, who had started the match on the bench after returning from his Asian Cup duties.Son's entrance onto the field, shortly after Pape Matar Sarr had leveled the score for the hosts, ignited the crowd with the loudest cheer of the day, a cheer that was surpassed only by Johnson's game-winning strike in the seventh minute of added time.Tottenham faced an early setback when Pascal Gross converted a penalty for Brighton after Danny Welbeck was fouled, but ...

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Akash Deep: From Twin Tragedies to Realizing His Dream | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] KOLKATA: "I feel the Bengal bowling unit is one of the best in recent Indian domestic cricket," former India opener WV Raman had said before the Bengal vs Saurashtra Ranji Trophy final at the Eden Gardens in 2023. He was not wrong as the Bengal pace trio of Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar and Ishan Porel tore apart all opposition that season. It's thus a natural progression that two of them -Akash and Mukesh - will share the India dressing room in the coming three Test matches against England.While Mukesh had already represented the country in all three formats of the game, it's time for his statemate now to make a mark after getting his maiden call-up for red ball cricket. Akash has been one of the most consistent performers in recent time with his standout performances for India 'A' be...

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape hammer Durban Super Giants to retain SA20 title | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Sunrisers Eastern Cape secured a consecutive SA20 title, dominating the final with an impressive 89-run win over Durban Super Giants at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday.Opting to bat first, the defending champions Sunrisers posted a formidable total of 204 for three in their allotted 20 overs, fueled by Tristan Stubbs' unbeaten 56 off 30 balls and Tom Abell's brisk 55 in 34 deliveries.The Super Giants struggled from the outset and never seemed in control of the run-chase. They slipped to 69 for six, with Marco Jansen's left-arm pace proving devastating. He claimed figures of 5 for 30 as the Durban side capitulated to 115 all out.Last season, the Sunrisers clinched the inaugural title by defeating Pretoria Capitals by four wickets.The SA20 tournament holds stignificant importance ...

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In U-19 cricketers’ journey to WC final, meet those who laid ground for them

[ad_1] The flight from Mumbai to South Africa for India’s Under-19 cricketers was long and tiring. The trek to the final, where they will meet Australia on Sunday in a repeat of the senior men’s World Cup final, was also tough. Their real journey, though, was several years in the making. Many of these young cricketers left the comforts of their hometown, and the warmth of their relatives and friends, so that they could realise their cricketing dreams. Uday Saharan, the captain, was only 12 when he shifted from his home in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district to Punjab’s Fazilka district, 80 km away, so that he could get better training facilities. Vice captain Saumy Pandey and his parents moved from Bharatpur in Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district to a rented accommodation in Rewa, 40 km away...

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Ranji Trophy | Looking forward to winning this game for the team: Hardik Raj

[ad_1] Hardik Raj of Karnataka celebrating after taking the wicket of Vimal Khumar of Tamil Nadu. | Photo Credit: VEDHAN M Hardik Raj, playing in his third First Class match, showed he belonged at this level with an all-round performance against Tamil Nadu on Saturday.The 17-year-old scored his maiden half-century and then delivered a tidy spell with his left-arm spin to take two crucial wickets and vindicated the faith shown by the Karnataka selectors. The youngster felt the half-century gave confidence when he came to bowl, saying, “Yeah, it is a positive thing, and inside the dressing room, there is a positive approach. So, it does help. I am just happy and looking forward to winning this game for the team.” Despite his inexperience, he showed great smarts when he tied down Vimal Khu...

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Ranji Trophy | Jalaj’s seven-for gives Kerala upper hand after Akshay’s ton

[ad_1] In seventh heaven: Jalaj’s spell had the Bengal batters in a spin. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Bengal’s worst fears came true after tea on the second day of the Ranji Trophy cricket match against Kerala at the St. Xavier’s College ground on Saturday.The pitch changed character from batter-friendly to spin-friendly in the first session. The Kerala innings ended at 363 with Akshay Chandran completing his century. The wicket had good bounce and turn and Jalaj Saxena, found his form and in a mesmerising spell (seven for 67) reduced Bengal to 172 for eight. Akshay acknowledges the applause on reaching his hundred. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Karan Lal (22 batting) — who was bowled off a Jalaj no ball — and Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal (nine batting) added 21 runs for the nint...

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Ranji Trophy | Bowlers put Karnataka in the driver’s seat against Tamil Nadu

[ad_1] Karnataka’s bowlers, led by off-spinner K. Shashi Kumar (three for 41), produced a disciplined bowling effort and ran through the Tamil Nadu top-order to get their side into a commanding position on day two of the Ranji Trophy match here at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. Resuming at 288 for five, the visitors were bowled out for 366, with overnight batter Hardik Raj completing his maiden half-century and wicketkeeper-batter S. Sharath chipping in with a vital 45. In reply, Tamil Nadu was tottering at 129 for seven at the end of day, losing seven wickets for 68 runs, with its batters showing poor application and technique. Only N. Jagadeesan (40) looked comfortable taking on the spinners. He got the side off to a good start with a 51-run stand with fellow-opener Vimal Kh...

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IND vs ENG Tests | It’s every cricketer’s dream to play for the country, says Akash Deep

[ad_1] Akash Deep has been included in India’s squad for the last three Tests against England. | Photo Credit: V RAJU Akash Deep was on the field playing against Kerala when news filtered through in the Bengal dressing room that the speedster has been selected to the Indian team for the remaining three Tests against England. Bengal coach Laxmi Rattan Shukla took a casual stroll along the boundary line and broke the news to Akash Deep who was fielding in the deep. The 27-year-old bowler was elated but wasn’t surprised at his selection. Akash Deep, was in the radar of the selectors, after his good performance for India-A in the ‘Test’ against England Lions. Among those who were impressed by the fast bowler’s performance was chief selector Ajith Agarkar. ALSO READ: Kohli unavailable; Jadej...

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Nikhat Zareen makes light work of home favourite to reach Strandja Memorial final

[ad_1] In boxing, it is often tough to go up against athletes from home country, especially closer to the business end of an event. But when you are as skillful as Nikhat Zareen, it makes life easier. She conquered her Bulgarian opponent in a measured display of attacking boxing to reach the final at the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia on Saturday, leading the way as five other Indians followed suit. The two-time world champion was taking her time at the start against Zlatislava Chukanova, with the home fans in good voice. But the Indian contingent, sat in a group behind the ring, made their voices heard too. The little things matter, and they cheered on every punch that Nikhat landed, letting the judges know she was in control. The opening round was tough, going 3-2 in favour...

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FIH Hockey Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh shines as India put on a skillful, controlled show in season-opener to beat Spain

[ad_1] The sly feints were the first hint that India were ‘in the mood’. The cute dinks over the stick were further evidence of it. The drag-flickers nutmegging goalies, defenders making stealing an artform and players putting their bodies in the line to stop the ball from flying into the net only affirmed that India, the repeat offenders in making low-energy starts, meant business.There were goals. Four of them, including a ridiculous no-look slap-hit by Lalit Upadhyay. But it’s the little tricks and flicks; a sneaky run here, a sharp save there that made the team a delight to watch in their FIH Pro League season-opener against Spain at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Spain may not inspire the same level of dread among the Indian players as some of the other teams. But they are no p...

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Interview: Mind guru Paddy Upton on why Test batting is proving difficult – ‘Decline in concentration due to intensity and volume of T20 games’

[ad_1] One of the trends so far in the ongoing Test series between India and England is a lot of batsmen have gotten off to starts but haven’t been able to build that into a long innings. In Hyderabad, Ollie Pope’s 196 was a class knock but only other player apart from him spent more than 100 minutes in the middle. In Vizag, while Yashasvi Jaiswal batted for more than a day on course to a double century, not a single other Indian batter spent more than 90 minutes in the middle.Paddy Upton, former Indian men’s cricket team mental conditioning coach, spoke to The Indian Express about what it takes to bat long in Test cricket and the importance of recharging the batteries. What does it take mentally to play long innings in Test matches? There is a difference between attention focus in T20 C...

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India vs England: Once survived twin tragedies within six months, Akash Deep ‘ready to realise’ his dream | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Akash Deep had just finished his spell and was manning the boundary when he heard everyone in the Bengal dressing room clapping in unison and congratulating him.He had just received his maiden call-up to the Indian Test squad for the remaining three matches against England, a reward for his hard work in red ball cricket for Bengal and India A over the past season."I was hopeful that in near future I might get a Test call-up if I keep performing but I didn't expect that it would come by third match itself," Akash Deep's soft voice belied any sense of elation as he spoke to PTI from his hotel room at Thumba in Kerala.It has been a good seven-year journey for the 27-year-old from being the star tennis ball all-rounder in Durgapur to playing first division in Kolkata, follo...

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IND vs ENG: Axar or Kuldeep? Iyer dropped, Bharat’s last chance, Bumrah-Siraj likely as puzzles fall in place for India

[ad_1] After a chaotic beginning, the pieces are beginning to fall in place for India. For a side that looked undercooked at Hyderabad and managed to get over England by riding on individual brilliance in Vizag, there is new found optimism as they head to Rajkot next week. For a team that will be without the services of Virat Kohli, the timely return of KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja (fitness permitting) means they stand a good chance of keeping the momentum intact. The only big call, in Friday’s selection meeting, was to drop middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer, who has been struggling for runs, and also, complained of back and groin pain. It is understood that the medical team didn’t raise any red flags to the selectors and Iyer has been dropped following a string of low scores. And having...