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17Oct

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India wins toss, opts to bat against New Zealand, Gill, Akash make way for Sarfaraz, Kuldeep

India’s Rohit Sharma drives Mehidy Hasan Miraz of Bangladesh on the fifth and final day of the second test. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu India won the toss and opted to bat first under cloudy skies on the second day of the rain-hit opening test against New Zealand on Thursday, October 17, 2024.The first day's action was called off without a ball being bowled due to rain with more bad weather expected this week.India made two changes to their team, bringing in Sarfaraz Khan for injured batsman Shubman Gill and spinner Kuldeep Yadav for pace bowler Akash Deep."The pitch has been under the covers for a couple of days and we do understand it will be sticky to start with," India skipper Rohit Sharma said."Keeping that in mind, we wanted to put runs on the board. It's a tricky one because you ...

17Oct

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Yashasvi Jaiswal: Why Team India is betting on Jaiswal | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) The opener's ferocity, finesse & adaptability have ensured a quick rise up the ranks, attracting lavish praise from his captain. It all bodes well ahead of the looming acid test, the 5-game series Down Under...BENGALURU: In the short while that Gautam Gambhir has been Team India head coach, he has reiterated one of his key philosophies of acing Test cricket - adaptability.The head coach couldn't have found a better ambassador for this mantra than opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.Although questions have been raised on Jaiswal's ability to stretch his current purple patch to the five Tests in Australia beginning next month, his current form and ability to switch gears bodes well. The cool head he bears on his strong shoulders are an added bo...

17Oct

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Michael Vaughan rubs Pakistan the wrong way with ‘collapse’ comment | Cricket News – Times of India

Adding salt to Pakistan's wounds after the home team's embarrassing defeat in the first Test against England at Multan, Michael Vaughan has said that the second Test at the same venue may follow a similar script with another "Pakistan collapse". The second match of the three-Test series, which England lead 1-0, will enter its third day on Thursday, after Pakistan threw a few punches through spinner Sajid Khan to peg the visitors back. After scoring 366 in their first innings, the hosts reduced England to 239 for 6 at stumps on Day 2 despite opener Ben Duckett's century (114), with off-spinner Sajid registering impressive figures of 4 for 86. While Duckett was going strong, former England captain Vaughan commented that the visitors may take a first-innings lead, which could lead to a finish...

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England opener Ben Duckett shares how he learned after facing Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News – Times of India

Ravichandran Ashwin (AFP Photo) Ben Duckett's century held England's first innings together in response to Pakistan's 366 all out on day two of the second Test in Multan; and after the end of day's play, the England opener shared his thoughts on his learning curve while batting against Ravichandran Ashwin on the Indian pitches. Duckett's 114, which was the only shining light in England's total of 239 for 6, put the visitors within 127 runs of the home team's total.But off-spinner Sajid Ali made full use of the turn in the track and took four wickets (4 for 86) to put England on the back foot. But Duckett's counter-attacking knock kept producing runs from the other end after his 73-run opening partnership with Zak Crawley (27) and the subsequent 86-run stand for the fourth wicket with Joe R...

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India vs New Zealand Live Score, Bengaluru Weather Updates Day 2: Rain vs cricket resumes at Chinnaswamy Stadium – The Times of India

India vs New Zealand Live Score, Bengaluru Weather Report 1st Test Day 2: The fans from India and New Zealand will hope to see some cricket action at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, where the opening day of the first Test got washed out due to torrential rain. Rain didn't relent enough to allow the state-of-the-art SubAir drainage system and the ground staff to come into play to make the playing arena fit for the game to begin. The forecast for October 17 isn't very promising either, which keeps everybody's fingers crossed. With more rain predicted in the coming days, the outlook for Day 2 is less than optimistic. AccuWeather reports a temperature of around 27 degrees Celsius, with a 'real feel' of 31 degrees Celsius. There is a significant 40 percent chance of rain, co...

16Oct

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New Record! England opener Ben Duckett becomes the fastest batter to… | Cricket News – Times of India

Ben Duckett (Photo Credits: @englandcricket on X) NEW DELHI: England opener Ben Duckett etched his name in cricketing history on Day 2 of the second Test against Pakistan in Multan by becoming the fastest batter to reach 2,000 Test runs in terms of balls faced.Duckett’s brilliant knock of 114 off 129 balls, laced with 16 boundaries, was not only a personal milestone but also a crucial effort for England amid a challenging day.Duckett surpassed the previous record held by New Zealand’s Tim Southee, who had reached the 2,000-run mark in 2,418 balls.Duckett achieved the feat in just 2,293 deliveries, leaving behind renowned batters like Australia’s Adam Gilchrist (2,483 balls) and India’s Virender Sehwag (2,759 balls) and Rishabh Pant (2,797 balls).In reply to Pakistan’s first-innings total ...

16Oct

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Bengaluru Weather Update: Will rain play a spoilsport on Day 2 of India vs New Zealand first Test? | Cricket News – Times of India

India vs New Zealand first Test (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru faced a major setback on Wednesday as persistent rain wiped out the entire Day 1 without even toss happening. After heavy rain battered the region for over 48 hours, the match officials had no choice but to delay the toss and ultimately call off the day’s play entirely.The disappointing turn of events on the opening day has raised concerns about the weather's continued influence on the match.With more rain predicted in the coming days, the outlook for Day 2 is less than optimistic. AccuWeather reports a temperature of around 27°C, with a 'real feel' of 31°C. There is a significant 40 percent chance of rain, coupled with a 24 percent...

16Oct

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Sunrisers Hyderabad set to shell out a whopping Rs 23 crore to retain Heinrich Klaasen: Report | – Times of India

Heinrich Klaasen (Photo credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad are set to spend a jaw-dropping Rs 23 crore to retain the services of South African swashbuckler Heinrich Klaasen ahead of the mega auction, an ESPNcricinfo report said.Klaasen set the IPL on fire last year, where he amassed 479 runs for the finalists at a staggering strike-rate of over 171.Alongside Klaasen, skipper Pat Cummins is also set to be retained by the franchise and they are willing to shell out Rs 18 crore for the Australian all-rounder.Among Indians, Abhishek Sharma is third on the list and the franchise is set to spend Rs 14 crore for the 24-year-old.LIVE: India vs NZ 1st day washed out | Virat Kohli’s form | 2025 IPL RetentionsIPL's all time biggest buy is Australia's Mitc...

16Oct

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Shakib Al Hasan eyes home farewell after making Bangladesh squad for South Africa 1st Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Shakib Al Hasan (Photo Credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh cricket team's veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to make his final appearance in Test cricket in front of his home crowd. He has been named in the squad for the first Test match against South Africa, scheduled to commence on Monday. Prior to the second and final Test against India in Kanpur, Shakib had expressed his desire to play his last Test at home against South Africa, provided the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) could ensure his safety.The squad for the South Africa series sees Khaled Ahmed as the only omission from the team that recently toured India. Bangladesh squad for 1st Test: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman lslam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wk...

16Oct

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4 wickets for just 14 runs! How Sajid Khan sparked England’s dramatic middle-order collapse in 2nd Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Sajid Khan's celebration (Photo Credits: @TheRealPCB on X) NEW DELHI: England’s steady march in the second Test against Pakistan was halted abruptly by Sajid Khan, whose spell of sharp off-spin triggered a rapid batting collapse.After being well-placed at 211/2, England lost four wickets for just 14 runs, finding themselves reeling at 225/6 in the final session of Day 2 at Multan.Sajid’s brilliant bowling performance ensured Pakistan seized control at a crucial phase, leaving England trailing by 127 runs.The collapse began with the dismissal of England’s talisman Joe Root, who had looked comfortable until Sajid deceived him with a well-flighted delivery.On the third ball of the 42nd over, Root attempted a sweep but only managed an inside edge onto his boot, sending the ball rolling into t...

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Sajid Khan turns the tide for Pakistan after Ben Duckett’s hundred in second Test | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England's opener Ben Duckett played a brilliant innings, scoring a quick-fire century. However, Pakistan's off-spinner Sajid Khan managed to take three crucial wickets in the final session, leaving the match delicately balanced on the second day of the second Test in Multan.England, in response to Pakistan's first-innings total of 366, raced to 211-2, with Duckett and Joe Root looking comfortable at the crease.However, Sajid Khan (4-86) sparked a dramatic collapse, leaving England struggling at 239-6 by the end of the day's play, still trailing by 127 runs. Jamie Smith (12) and Brydon Carse (two) remain at the crease.Earlier in the day, England's batting was aggressive, scoring at nearly seven runs per over in the first 10 overs. Duckett (114) was the standout performer, forming...

16Oct

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AB de Villiers calls Virat Kohli ‘my biscuit’ in reply to congratulatory letter, says… | Football News – Times of India

AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: South African cricket legend AB de Villiers warmly responded to Virat Kohli’s congratulatory letter on the former's induction into the ICC Hall of Fame.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), de Villiers addressed Kohli with an affectionate message, writing: "Thank you for the kind words, my biscuit! And for reminding me of those amazing moments we’ve shared, that I’ll never forget!"Kohli, who shares a deep bond with de Villiers both on and off the field, had penned an emotional tribute to his former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate.In his letter, the Indian superstar hailed de Villiers as the “absolute number one” and commended his unwavering belief in his ability.Kohli reflected on their unforgettable partnership at RCB, part...

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Anil Kumble wants this India player to open in Australia in Rohit Sharma’s absence | Cricket News – Times of India

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill. (Pic Credit - X) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Anil Kumble has voiced his opinion on who should open for India in Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy if Rohit Sharma is unavailable for the first Test in Perth.The former India head coach believes that KL Rahul is the ideal candidate to step up in such a scenario and has backed Shubman Gill to excel at the No. 3 spot.With Rohit likely to miss the first Test due to personal reasons, Kumble has suggested that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rahul should open, keeping Gill at No.3.Mohammed Shami situation: Who exactly is not telling the truth? | Beyond The BoundaryKumble believes this combination would maintain balance, as Gill has adapted well to the one-down position. Gill’s notable stint as an opener includes h...

16Oct

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Hemang Badani in running to become Delhi Capitals head coach; Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav 3 likely retentions | Cricket News – Times of India

(Photo credit: Hemang Badani Facebook) NEW DELHI: Former India left-hander Hemang Badani is emerging as a front-runner in the race to become the chief coach of Delhi Capitals, while pacer Munaf Patel's name is doing the rounds for a role in the support staff of the franchise. DC had parted ways with Australian Ricky Ponting as head coach a few weeks ago owing to his availability issues. Ponting had been with the team since 2018."DC management is looking at quality home-grown coaches and Hemang and Munaf's names have cropped up.A final decision is yet to be taken but in case of Munaf, it could be bowling coach's job," an IPL source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.Delhi Capitals, like most of the other franchises, is likely to opt for three retentions -- skipper Rishabh Pant (18 crore), ...

16Oct

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Harry Brook surpasses Virat Kohli in latest ICC Test rankings; Joe Root hits career-high rating | Cricket News – Times of India

Harry Brook, Joe Root and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Harry Brook’s meteoric rise in Test cricket continues as the 25-year-old England batter has now surged to second place in the latest ICC Test batting rankings.After a jaw-dropping triple century against Pakistan in the first Test in Multan, Brook jumped eleven places to share the second spot with New Zealand's Kane Williamson.In the process, Brook also overtook Indian batting legend Virat Kohli, who slipped one spot to seventh in the latest rankings.Brook’s stunning performances have solidified his status as one of the most exciting batters in the Test arena.His triple hundred not only dismantled Pakistan’s bowling attack to give England a 1-0 lead in the ongoing series but also underlined his potential to become one of the modern greats.Hi...

16Oct

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Joe Root could break this ‘elusive’ Test record, says England legend Alastair Cook | Cricket News – Times of India

Joe Root. (Pic Credit - X) NEW DELHI: Joe Root, the 33-year-old Yorkshireman, surpassed Alastair Cook's record England tally of 12,472 runs during the first Test match against Pakistan, where he scored an impressive 262 runs.Cook, who recently retired from international cricket, was inducted into the ICC's Hall of Fame and praised Root's exceptional talent.According to Cook, Root is a "generational talent" who has the potential to become the first batter in history to amass 16,000 Test runs.Currently, Root occupies the fifth position on the all-time list of run-scorers, trailing behind retired legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, who holds the top spot with 15,921 runs, followed by Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, and Rahul Dravid.As Root continues to showcase his remarkable skills and consiste...

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‘You’re a freak’: Virat Kohli hails ‘absolute No.1’ AB de Villiers on induction in ICC Hall of Fame | Cricket News – Times of India

AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli (Photo credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: India superstar Virat Kohli on Wednesday hailed AB de Villiers as the 'absolute number one' after the Proteas great was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.The Class of 2024 has Sir Alastair Cook and India legend Neetu David as the other inductees alongside De Villiers.Kohli and De Villiers have been close friends on and off the field for years now, the former congratulated Mr.360 on his induction in an open letter.It has been a tradition that open letters have been written to the inductees by their close ones upon their induction."You are thoroughly deserving of your place – after all, the Hall of Fame is a representation of your impact on the game, and yours has been truly unique," Kohli penned in a letter to de Villiers."...

16Oct

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‘Not in cricket’s interests for India to miss Champions Trophy’: ECB chiefs – Times of India

India's Rohit Sharma and Pakistan's Babar Azam in a file photo. Photo: TOI The senior leadership of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has acknowledged that the need to "protect broadcast rights" means there will be no changes to the participating teams for next year's Champions Trophy, regardless of whether India chooses to travel to Pakistan. Scheduled to take place in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi, the Champions Trophy will mark the first international match for India in Pakistan since 2008.Richard Gould and Richard Thompson, the ECB's CEO and chair, stated on Wednesday that there are "lots of different alternatives and contingencies available" should India opt against travelling to Pakistan, suggesting the potential for a hybrid model. However, they made it clear that proceedi...

16Oct

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‘Shan Masood looked completely lost’: Nasser Hussain blasts Pakistan captain for ‘poor’ field placements | Cricket News – Times of India

Nasser Hussain blasts Pakistan captain (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Nasser Hussain did not hold back in his analysis of Pakistan captain Shan Masood’s tactics during England’s response to Pakistan’s first-innings 366 in the ongoing second Test in Multan.Hussain, speaking on Sky Sports, criticized Masood for his field placements, especially against the aggressive batting of Ben Duckett, who notched a brisk 53 not out to help England reach 88/1 at Tea on Day 2.Hussain stressed that Duckett’s sweeps are a predictable feature of his batting, something a captain should prepare for.“Stand in front of Duckett, look at the angles, and get those fielders in the right position because if they're in the right position, then Duckett has to hit it in other areas. It's not easy becau...

16Oct

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Anil Kumble: ‘Rohit Sharma has been…’: Anil Kumble on India captain’s leadership | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma during a training session in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India spin legend Anil Kumble praised captain Rohit Sharma for his leadership in the game's longest format, highlighting the 'Hitman's' ability to handle the team's youth and be "proactive" with his resources.Speaking on Jio Cinema, Kumble praised Rohit for his tactical mastery, citing his handling of younger players like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal as particularly noteworthy. He also acknowledged that Rohit has been excellent in utilising two "world class spinners," Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, as well as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah."Tactically, he has been brilliant in terms of being proactive in a Test match with the kind of resources that he has. He has been blessed to have that kind of reso...

16Oct

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India vs New Zealand: After rain, Bengaluru Test stopped short by technology | Cricket News – Times of India

The pitch area is covered with plastic sheets after rains delayed the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru. AP Rain delayed cricket on the opening day of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The first two sessions were fully washed out at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium with covers making their presence felt throughout. Not long after, as heavy rain returned, the umpires decided to call play off for good.Heavy showers and then a constant drizzle kept the ground covered until the scheduled tea break (2:10pm IST).Rain is also in the offing for the second day of the Bengaluru Test.Preparations for the first of the three-Test series were also hit by the weather, which caused training session for both teams to be ...

16Oct

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When Haris Rauf slapped Kamran Ghulam in a PSL match: Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As Kamran Ghulam made headlines by hitting a century on debut against England in the second Test at Multan on Tuesday, he was lauded for not just the hundred but also for the fact that he had achieved the feat after replacing a stalwart like Babar Azam in the team.Ghulam has gathered tons of runs in all three formats of the game since making his first-class debut in 2013.His highest performance came in 2020-21, when he scored 1,249 runs in 11 domestic matches.That broke a 36-year record.Ghulam was not given a chance despite being named in Pakistan's preliminary team for a home series against South Africa in 2021.Ghulam was part of Pakistan's team for the one-day international in Karachi last year against New Zealand, but he only got to play because he was Haris Sohail's replacem...

16Oct

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‘Babar Azam and Virat Kohli shouldn’t be mentioned in the same line’ says R Ashwin | Cricket News – Times of India

Babar Azam and Virat Kohli (X Photo) New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Indian spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin said on Tuesday that star Pakistan batter Babar Azam "should not be mentioned in the same line" as Indian icon Virat Kohli, delivering an interesting take in favour of his compatriot in the never-ending debate about two batting superstars of the modern era. Ashwin was speaking at his Youtube Channel on Tuesday. Speaking on his channel, Ashwin backed an out-of-form Babar, who is currently rested from the remainder of the home series against England, to score runs but picked Virat's side while comparing both. "Definitely, if he is given a chance, he will score runs. If there is class, that is okay. I feel we should end this debate once and for all. First of all, across the border...

16Oct

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Selection is not in my hands; my job is to score runs: Abhimanyu Easwaran – Times of India

Abhimanyu Easwaran. (Photo by Stu Forster/ECB via Getty Images) Bengal's talented opening batsman Abhimanyu Easwaran has been knocking Team India's doors with consistent performances. He once again drew the attention of national selectors by hammering a century (127) against Uttar Pradesh in the recently concluded Elite Group C Ranji Trophy match. This was his fourth century in the last nine innings, including two centuries in the Duleep Trophy. Within a span of 15 days, he scored his second century at Ekana Stadium.In the recent Irani Cup match against Mumbai, he smashed a superb 191 off 292 balls but narrowly missed out on a double century. Overall, he has played 99 first-class matches and scored 7,638 runs at a healthy average of 49.92, including 27 centuries. However, despite his stell...

16Oct

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Bengaluru weather: With orange alert in place, will India and New Zealand get some cricket on Day 1? | Cricket News – Times of India

New Zealand's cricket team has returned to India for the second time this year as part of their World Test Championship campaign. Last month, the team was in Greater Noida for the one-off Test vs Afghanistan.The match, however, was abandoned without any play due to rain and poor drainage system, which did not allow the ground to be ready for the game.This resulted in New Zealand losing an opportunity to gain crucial points in the World Test Championship.Recently, the Indian team also faced issues with rain in their match against Bangladesh in Kanpur. In the first three days, only 35 overs were bowled because of a wet outfield, which was a result of an inadequate drainage system.Mohammed Shami situation: Who exactly is not telling the truth? | Beyond The BoundaryDespite these challenges, th...

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IND vs NZ first Test: Rain in Bengaluru delays toss

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, at training session, ahead of the first Test match between India and New Zealand, at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar The toss for the first Test between India and New Zealand has been delayed due to incessant rain here on Wednesday (October 16, 2024).Also read: Want to create a group of pacers and have plenty of options: RohitThe teams are also yet to arrive on the ground as the pitch at the Chinnaswamy Stadium remained under covers as rain came down heavily.Showers throughout the day has been predicted by the weather department, and the forecast is gloomy even for the second day of the match on Thursday. India are coming to this series after blanking Bangladesh 2...