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Bangladesh appoint Najmul Shanto as captain for New Zealand Tests | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Bangladesh on Saturday announced that batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto would take the helm for the country during the upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand. This responsibility fell to Najmul due to regular captain Shakib Al Hasan's injury sustained during the World Cup in India. Additionally, his deputy, Liton Das, opted for a break to spend time with his newborn daughter."Liton asked for a month's leave. He won't play two Tests... he wants to spend this month exclusively with his family," Bangladesh Cricket Board's cricket operations chief, Jalal Yunus, told reporters in Dhaka."Najmul Hossain is captain for the next two Tests," he said.Najmul was named vice captain of the one-day international side before the World Cup, and led the side in two matches in the tourn...

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Virat Kohli: From ‘Fab Four’ to standing on the cusp of 50-over GOAT | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, at 35 years old, is compellingly positioning himself as the potential greatest 50-over player of all time after an impressive World Cup campaign on home soil.Sachin Tendulkar, the game's premier batsman until his retirement in 2013, passed on the mantle to Kohli, who has dominated the cricketing scene for extended periods over the past decade.Initially part of batting's "Fab Four" alongside Joe Root of England, Steve Smith of Australia, and Kane Williamson of New Zealand, Kohli has not only sustained his brilliance but has surged ahead of his contemporaries.Between 2011 and 2019, Kohli amassed over 1,000 ODI runs in a year on seven occasions, showcasing his remarkable consistency. However, he faced a dry spell without an international century for nearly thr...

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India: A powerhouse on two fronts – cricket and economy | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] In the heart of the subcontinent lies a nation that has seamlessly woven its destiny on the fields of cricket and the battlegrounds of economic growth. India, with its billion-plus population, stands tall as the future of both cricket and economic prosperity, drawing uncanny parallels between the two domains.The roar of the Indian cricket fans echoes through stadiums, transcending borders and reaching the farthest corners of the globe.The Indian cricket team, once considered an underdog, has transformed into a formidable force, dominating international competitions. This meteoric rise is not dissimilar to India's economic ascent on the global stage.Just as cricket is powered by the unwavering support of its fans, the Indian economy thrives on the energy of its young and dynamic po...

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Cricket World Cup: Michael Vaughan explains why India skipper Rohit Sharma is his player of the tournament

[ad_1] India will take on Australia in the final of the 2023 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. One of the major reasons behind India’s success in the tournament has been the starts given to the team while batting by skipper Rohit Sharma in the powerplay. Rohit has looked to play attacking cricket right from ball one, leading to the side having blistering starts. Former England skipper Michael Vaughan was so impressed by the approach of the Indian skipper that he heaped praise on him. “I would go as far as to say he is my player of the tournament … I believe that without Rohit all this does not happen, and India does not get as good,” Vaughan wrote in his column for The Telegraph. Follow all the action from the Cricket World Cup 2023 on our special World Cup section. ...

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WATCH: Hardik Pandya sends special message to Team India ahead of World Cup 2023 final vs Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: As India set to face Australia in the mouth-watering ICC ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, allrounder Hardik Pandya, who suffered an ankle injury during the clash against Bangladesh, posted a heartfelt message to the Men in Blue ahead of the mega clash.Pandya took to Instagram and posted a video saying 'Let's bring the Cup home'.“I could not have been more proud of this team. Everything that we've done so far has been credit to the years of hard work behind us. We are now one step away from glory, from doing something special we've dreamt of since we were children lifting the cup not just for ourselves but the billion people behind us," Pandya said. "Always with you with my love and all my heart. Now let's bring the cup home. Jai Hind,” Pand...

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Why Pat Cummins mentioned Pakistan when asked about Ahmedabad track | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Examining the pitch before a match is standard practice, but capturing images of the track for potential discussions in the dressing room and strategic planning is somewhat uncommon.This morning, Australian captain Pat Cummins arrived to inspect the 22-yard strip designated for the World Cup title clash between India and Australia on Sunday.It seems that the pitch is occupying the Australians' thoughts ahead of the crucial match.When queried about his evaluation of the Ahmedabad pitch, which had already been utilised for the high-profile India-Pakistan encounter, Cummins offered a measured response."Just had a look," Cummins replied when asked about the track.So what do you make of it? He was probed further."I'm not a great pitch reader, but it looked pretty firm. They'...

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Australians appear jittery over pitch behaviour, Cummins clicks photos of match strip

[ad_1] Australia captain Pat Cummins inspects the pitch and clicks photos ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final against India in Ahmedabad on November 18, 2023. | Photo Credit: Robert Cianflone Inspecting the pitch before a match is routine but clicking pictures of the track, for possible dressing room discussion and strategy building, is a bit unusual. That's exactly what happened this morning when Australia skipper Pat Cummins came to have a look at the 22-yard-strip which will be used for the World Cup title clash between India and Australia on November 19. Probably the pitch is playing on Australians' mind before the big match.Cummins was guarded in his response when asked about his assessment of the pitch, which has already been used for the marquee India-Pakistan match. "J...

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Stalwarts Ravi Shastri, Ricky Ponting in commentators panel for marquee India-Australia World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: As India and Australia get set to lock horns in the ODI World Cup Final in Ahmedabad, the International Cricket Council has announced a star-studded 15-member commentators panel for the summit clash on Sunday.The biggest clash of the tournament will have the best voices in the circuit to bring world-class coverage of the mouth-watering contest. The panel comprises big names including Ravi Shastri, Ricky Ponting, Ian Smith, Sanjay Manjrekar, Aaron Finch, Nasser Hussain, Harsha Bhogle, Dinesh Karthik, Matthew Hayden, Eoin Morgan, Ian Bishop, Shane Watson, Sunil Gavaskar, Mark Howard and Kass Naidoo. While Hussain and Manjrekar will bring in the news from the 22 yards ahead of the contest, Shastri will conduct the proceedings at the toss with his fervent voice. Earlier on ...

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It would be awesome in terms of pinnacle to win World Cup with a great bunch of blokes, says Pat Cummins

[ad_1] Australian captain Pat Cummins ahead of a press conference ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final against India in Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023. | Photo Credit: Robert Cianflone From his boyhood to early teens, Pat Cummins saw Australia complete a hat-trick of World Cup wins and in his early youth got that taste of what it means to be a World Champion while being part of the class of 2015. Now at 30, Cummins wants to experience that awesome feeling of leading a great bunch of blokes to an unprecedented sixth World Cup title beating a formidable Indian team. "It would be huge. We were all kids not too long ago, watching some of those great teams win the 99, 2003, 2007 World Cups. That's the opportunity ahead of us tomorrow, which is really exciting. To be captain would be...

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Will Rohit Sharma rush down the pitch to hit Mitchell Starc, like Brendon McCullum had in 2015 World Cup final?

[ad_1] If there is a defining shot of this World Cup, it’s the imperious down-the-pitch charge to seamers by India captain Rohit Sharma. If there is one defining ball from the 2015 World Cup final, it’s Mitchell Starc’s devilish yorker that clattered the stumps of the advancing Brendon McCullum, New Zealand’s talisman. Rohit versus Starc could well determine the outcome of the final.Mirroring Australia’s ride, Starc has picked up his tempo mid-way, and is peaking as the final approaches. Australia need Starc to deliver the knock-out blow early, India need Rohit to dictate terms early. Follow all the action from the Cricket World Cup 2023 on our special World Cup section. You can also find the latest stats, like the top scorer and the highest wicket-taker of the current edition, upcoming ...

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Cricket World Cup finals: India and Australia factfile

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma’s undefeated India will look to end a 10-year global title drought in front of 130,000 fans in the World Cup final against five-time champions Australia on Sunday.India have racked up 10 straight wins at the tournament as they seek a third World Cup triumph to add to their 1983 and 2011 victories, the last of which came on home soil.Despite the country’s cricket riches, India are without a major international title since the 2013 Champions Trophy and expectations in the cricket-crazy nation of 1.4 billion people have reached fever pitch.However, the hosts are up against an Australian side who have won eight matches in a row and will be playing in their eighth World Cup final.Here AFP gives the factfile of India and AustraliaIndian cricket team factfileWORLD RANKING: 1...

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‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma eyes crowning glory in World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: When Rohit Sharma takes India out for the World Cup final on Sunday, he will carry a billion hopes with him, the apex of a journey that began in poverty but has led to a personal fortune of around $25 million and the high-pressure leadership of the national cricket team.The 36-year-old opener, nicknamed "Hitman" for his tendency to produce big scores quickly, has accumulated 550 runs at the tournament, trailing only teammate Virat Kohli (711) ahead of Sunday's match against Australia in front of approximately 130,000 fans.However, Rohit's selfless approach with the bat to provide the team with attacking starts and allow Kohli and the middle order to grow has earned him accolades in a near-perfect campaign for two-time World Cup champions India."The impact he's had has b...

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Final Countdown: Ruthless India ready for date with history on Super Sunday

[ad_1] An Indian captain ready to create a legacy of his own will have 10 ruthless professionals and a billion cricket maniacs for support when his team takes on five-time champions Australia in a winner-takes-it-all World Cup final on what promises to be a 'Super Sunday'. Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin know the feeling of winning the ODI World Cup and Rohit Sharma himself was in the thick of things at the 'Bull Ring' in Johannesburg when India won their maiden T20 World Cup in 2007. But the final on November 19 will be completely different. It won't just be a mere cricket tournament that needs to be won but also caring about the emotions of all those invested in the game. Rohit and his mates have time and again said that they don’t care about the outside noise but it is this outsid...

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World Cup Final: Ready for anything India throw at us, says Australia captain Pat Cummins – Times of India

[ad_1] Australia are steadfast in their determination to confront any challenges that India may present in the ICC World Cup final, particularly in the wake of controversy surrounding a 'pitch switch' incident in the tournament.India have demonstrated exceptional form throughout the World Cup, emerging victorious in all 10 matches leading up to Sunday's highly anticipated showdown in Ahmedabad.However, controversy marred the lead-up to their 70-run semi-final triumph over New Zealand in Mumbai when it was revealed that the game was played on a Wankhede Stadium pitch that had already been used twice earlier in the tournament, rather than on a freshly-prepared surface."No doubt playing on your own wicket in your own country has some advantages," Australia captain Pat Cummins said during a ...

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Battles within the big battle: Rohit Sharma vs Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, Virat Kohli vs Adam Zampa | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India and Australia have made it to the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup, offering a series of exciting individual clashes between the passionate rivals.India, the tournament's only unbeaten team, have seldom made a mistake, while Australia have never looked back after recovering from back-to-back losses at the start of the campaign.India have outperformed Australia as a team and are the frontrunners to win the prestigious trophy at home for the first time in 12 years.Australia, on the other hand, are not used to finishing second when a global trophy is at stake, and their enviable record of five titles in seven final appearances speaks for itself.The final promises to be a riveting contest and here are the match-ups that could potentially decide the winner.Rohit Sharma ...

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‘We’ll be ready in terms of anything they’ll throw at us:’ Pat Cummins on Ahmedabad pitch

[ad_1] As Australia and India prepare for the final of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi stadium on Sunday all eyes again are on what kind of pitch will provided for the marquee event. Australian skipper Pat Cummins when asked about it on Saturday would reply by saying ‘we’ll be ready in terms of anything they’ll throw at us”. The response came as part of a question in the press conference if the pitch would give India an advantage. “It’s the same for both teams. No doubt playing on your wicket in your own country has some advantages, similar to wickets that you’ve been playing your whole life. But we’ve played a lot of cricket over here,” Cummins would say. Follow all the action from the Cricket World Cup 2023 on our special World Cup section. You can also find the lat...

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World Cup Final, India vs Australia: First 10 overs could decide the final, says Ravi Shastri | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Former coach Ravi Shastri feels this is the last chance for 6-7 Indian playersCHENNAI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said that the first Powerplay in both innings could strongly influence the outcome of the World Cup final. Ahead of the India-Australia duel in Ahmedabad, Shastri, in an exclusive interaction with TOI that was facilitated by DP World, spoke about the marquee clash, the phase of play which could prove vital in the final, Virat Kohli's blazing form, skipper Rohit Sharma's 'last dance' and more. Excerpts:On the World Cup decider: When India played Australia in Chennai on October 8, I said this is the dress rehearsal of the final. That happened a month-and-a-half ago and it has come true. I genuinely believe that India and Australia were the two teams who had it ...

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India vs Australia: World Cup final factoids | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] India vs Australia is the first-ever World Cup final between multiple Cup winners. A lowdown on all that's interesting about Sunday's big game...NO LEFTIE, NO PROBLEMIf India win, they will emulate their own feat of winning the World Cup without a left-handed batsman in the top 6 (in the XI). They had done the same in 1983. Since then, all World Cup-winning teams have had at least one left-handed batter in the top 6 - Australia 1987 (Allan Border), Pakistan 1992 (Aamer Sohail), Sri Lanka 1996 (Sanath Jayasuriya, Asanka Gurusinha, Arjuna Ranatunga), Australia 1999 (Adam Gilchrist, Darren Lehmann, Michael Bevan), Australia 2003 (Gilchrist, Mathew Hayden, Lehmann, Bevan), Australia 2007 (Gilchrist, Hayden, Mike Hussey), India 2011 (Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh), Australia 2015 (David...

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World Cup Final: Australia are India’s toughest bet yet | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: At 2 for 3 chasing a mere 200 to win against Australia, India's 2023 ODI World Cup began in disastrous fashion. It could have been 'game over' had Josh Hazlewood not dropped Virat Kohlion 12. But from that point on, something clicked in the mind of Indian players. The hosts lost just one more wicket before victory, Kohli scored 85, KL Rahul 97 not out and the duo added 164 runs to shut the door on the Aussies.It seems ages since that match in Chennai on October 8. The win from that day is the only memory now for the Indian fans, thanks to the team turning into a fast train that kept winning and now, after 10 straight wins, stands just one victory away from putting hands around the trophy. Australia, known to peak when it matters, haven't been far from being termed domin...

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World Cup final: How Rohit Sharma’s unstoppable India went from niggling doubts to domination and serenity

[ad_1] Rahul Dravid was smiling. Hands on hip, standing at ease with Vikram Rathour and Paras Mhambrey, and smiling away at something Rohit Sharma cracked. They were watching R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja whack in the batting nets just outside the biggest cricket arena in the world. A relaxed team management, just two nights away from the biggest day of their careers as coaches and players, against a team that has clinched that trophy five times – that ease stood out. Just three months ago, this cozy late afternoon chat in Ahmedabad with the backdrop of the Sabarmati River, seemed pretty distant. What had initially seemed a messily organised, rain-marred Asia Cup in Sri Lanka would change everything, but before that tournament, uncertainty was in the air. Follow all the action from the Cr...