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Ajinkya Rahane called back by Assam after being given out for obstructing the field | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane experienced a rare event in his sixteen-year professional career when he was given out for obstructing the field during the final league match of the Ranji Trophy at the BKC Ground in Mumbai.However, an unexpected turn of events occurred as he was reinstated to bat after the opposing team, Assam, withdrew the appeal.The incident transpired in the final over before tea, with Mumbai at 102 for 4 in response to Assam's 84 all-out. Rahane, batting on 18, played a shot to mid-on from Assam debutant Dibakar Johri and attempted a single.Miscommunication with his batting partner Shivam Dube led to a tentative return to the crease, ultimately resulting in Rahane getting struck by a throw from Assam captain Denish Das.The Assam players swiftly appealed for...
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Ranji Trophy: Ajinkya Rahane scores fifty as Mumbai qualify for knockouts | Cricket News – Times of India

Much to his relief, Mumbai skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who had been struggling badly this season, finally found a semblance of his form, scoring an unbeaten 56 (124b, 6x4, 1x6) on the fourth and final day as Mumbai drew their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match against Chhattisgarh at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur. Thanks to gaining a first innings lead, Mumbai earned three points out of the tie, and they now have 30 points after six games, which means that the 41-time champions have qualified for the Ranji Trophy knockouts after crashing out at the league stage of the tournament last season.Topping Elite Group B, Mumbai will now aim to finish with most points across all the groups by beating Assam in their last match at home at BKC, which will enable t...
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Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw, Bhupen Lalwani slam tons to put Mumbai in a strong position | Cricket News – Times of India

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s poor run continued, but powered by brilliant centuries by openers Prithvi Shaw (159, 185b, 18x4, 3x6) and Bhupen Lalwani (102, 238b, 10x4), Mumbai cantered to 310 for four on Day One against Chhattisgarh in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur.After scoring 35 against Bengal in the last game, his first since returning from a serious knee injury that kept him out for five months and forced him to miss both the domestic white-ball tournaments and the first four matches of the Ranji Trophy, Shaw rediscovered his touch on Friday. Batting like a dream, the 24-year-old raced away to his 13th First-Class hundred in 80 innings before lunch only. He then reached his 150 in 169 balls.Lalwani, mean...
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Rohit Sharma on experienced players in Test setup – The doors are not closed… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's captain Rohit Sharma hinted at a significant shift in the team's approach, suggesting that the Test careers of veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane might not see a revival. The captain emphasized the need to provide more opportunities to younger players, signaling a move toward grooming the next generation.While the absence of Virat Kohli in the first two matches against England sparked discussions about including experienced players like Pujara or Rahane, the current selection panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, seems determined to focus on youth. India opted to bring in Rajat Patidar as Kohli's replacement, emphasizing the intention to provide chances to emerging talents."Leaving out an experienced player or not considering them is very hard. The amount of runs the...
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Ajinkya Rahane: Determined for India comeback, aims to play 100 Tests | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane, undeterred by his absence from international cricket since the West Indies tour in July 2023, remains resolute in his aspiration to reach the milestone of playing 100 Tests for India.Despite not featuring in the national team, the 35-year-old continues to lead Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. Having already played 85 Tests, Rahane's determination for a comeback underscores his commitment to the game.The seasoned cricketer is focused on contributing to the team's success and is eagerly working towards making a significant return to the Indian squad in pursuit of achieving the coveted milestone of 100 Test matches."My goal is to secure both the Ranji Trophy and the bigger objective of playing in 100 Test matches," Rahane told reporters after Mumbai's second successiv...
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Salman Butt wants Pakistan to follow India’s footsteps to end winless run in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In the 12 times Pakistan have toured Australia, they have never managed to win a series Down Under. Making the matter worse is the 14 straight defeats that Pakistan have endured as their winless run since 1995 continues.Former Test captain Salman Butt feels that if Pakistan are to break their disastrous run in Australia they should take cue India as the neighbouring country has recently beaten the Aussies in their own backyard twice in the recent times.The Pakistan side is currently in Australia for a three-match Test series that began in Sydney on Thursday.India have beaten Australia twice -- 2-1 in the four-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in 2020-21 and 2-1 again in 2022-23.Highlighting the game-planning and execution of the Indian team in Australia, Butt pointed out wha...
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Heavyweights Mumbai lose to Tripura, Delhi beat Chandigarh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a rain-affected group A league match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Bengaluru on Sunday, the underdog team Tripura secured a well-deserved 53-run victory over the formidable Mumbai.Despite this loss, Mumbai remains firmly positioned for a quarter-final berth, leading the group with 20 points from six games and one match left to play.Opting to bat first, Tripura posted a competitive total of 288 for 5 in 50 overs.In response, Mumbai faced a revised target of 265 in 43 overs due to the application of the VJD method, a rain rule used in domestic games.Rahane looks uncomfortable against Tripura attackHowever, Tripura's bowling unit performed admirably, restricting Ajinkya Rahane's Mumbai to 211 in 40.3 overs. Seamer Manisankar Murasingh was the star performer, claiming 4 for 23...
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Cheteshwar Pujara’s fifty in vain as Mumbai edge out Saurashtra despite Ajinkya Rahane’s failure | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A day after their Test careers met with a dead end, experienced batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane exhibited resilience on the field during the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Bengaluru, with varying outcomes for Saurashtra and Mumbai, respectively.Pujara, crafting his 35th List A fifty, battled through a challenging 114-ball innings to score 55.Unfortunately, his efforts were not enough to prevent a Saurashtra collapse, with the team managing only 144 runs.Despite Rahane's early dismissal for 12, Mumbai successfully chased down the target, reaching 150 for 5 in 34.4 overs at the Alur grounds, securing a five-wicket victory.Both Rahane and Pujara had been left out of the Test side announced for the upcoming tour of South Africa.Shardul Thakur played a crucial role in Mumbai'...
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‘They just gave him a lollypop to suck on’: Harbhajan on Chahal’s inclusion in ODIs | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After being ignored for the recently concluded ODI World Cup and Asia Cup, Yuzvendra Chahal has been recalled into the Indian team for the three-match ODI series against South Africa. Interestingly, the selectors have opted not to include him in the T20I squad for the series.Reacting to Chahal's inclusion in the ODIs, former India spinner Harbhajan Singhdoesn't seem to be impressed with the selectors call.He expressed his surprise at Chahal's omission from the T20Is."There is no Yuzvendra Chahal in the T20 format. You kept him in ODIs but not T20Is. They just gave him a lollypop to suck on. We won't take in the format where you do well but will take for other formats. It's beyond my understanding," Harbhajan said on his YouTube channel.What lies ahead for Pujara, Rahane and U...
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli integral part of Indian cricket: Sourav Ganguly | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Inspired by his leadership during the ODI World Cup, former captain Sourav Ganguly supported Rohit Sharma on Friday, stating that he ought to lead India through the T20 World Cup in June of the following year at the very least.Virat Kohli and Rohit, who guided India to the ODI World Cup final at home, have taken a "break" for the forthcoming white-ball leg of the South Africa series, which starts on December 10.Talking to reporters, Ganguly said the duo deserved this rest so that they come back "fresh" for the hectic calendar ahead.BCCI ends speculations, retains Rahul Dravid as India's head coach alongside support staff"Once Rohit is back playing all formats, he should be the captain of India, because he has done so well in the World Cup," said the former BCCI president, who...
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli integral part of Indian cricket: Sourav Ganguly | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Inspired by his leadership during the ODI World Cup, former captain Sourav Ganguly supported Rohit Sharma on Friday, stating that he ought to lead India through the T20 World Cup in June of the following year at the very least.Virat Kohli and Rohit, who guided India to the ODI World Cup final at home, have taken a "break" for the forthcoming white-ball leg of the South Africa series, which starts on December 10.Talking to reporters, Ganguly said the duo deserved this rest so that they come back "fresh" for the hectic calendar ahead.BCCI ends speculations, retains Rahul Dravid as India's head coach alongside support staff"Once Rohit is back playing all formats, he should be the captain of India, because he has done so well in the World Cup," said the former BCCI president, who...
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India’s tour of South Africa: The door shuts on Cheteshwar Pujara & Ajinkya Rahane

In search of a new beginning, India’s selectors have discarded the flailing old-guard of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane from the tour of South Africa. Both are 35, both have been enduring a dry spell of runs, and the selectors deemed it was the ripest time to reward young batsmen knocking on their doors. Experience, of a combined tally of 188 Tests and 12,272 runs, would have been the sole factor the selectors would have weighed in, but the promise of youth surpassed it. There was a sense of inevitability about the decision. Time has been running out for Pujara for some time. He ended a two-year century drought in Bangladesh at the end of 2022, but big scores continued to elude him in subsequent outings. Since the unbeaten 102 in Chittagong, all he mustered was 211 runs in 10 out...
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Shreyas Iyer back in Test squad, no place for Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara

Shreyas Iyer has made a return to the Indian Test side as the senior selection committee picked a strong team for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa. From the team that featured in two Tests against West Indies in July, the only major name missing out is Ajinkya Rahane, who has been dropped from the side that will be led by Rohit Sharma. Post the limited-overs leg, which includes three T20Is and as many ODIs, India and South Africa are set to play two Tests at Centurion and Johannesburg on December 26 and January 3. And even though the selectors have made changes to the make-up of the limited-overs team, they have gone in with the experienced men for the Tests as India aim to win their maiden Test series win in the Rainbow Nation. And for the first time since the 20...
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India ‘A’ Tour of South Africa: Some seniors might play one of three first-class games | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Some of the senior team Test specialists might be sent early to South Africa to take part in India 'A' side's three-match 'shadow tour' of the country, which will be a pre-cursor to the all-important two-match Test series, starting on December 26.The BCCI has always arranged 'A' team tours to countries where the senior team is supposed to travel for Test matches but after last year's Bangladesh series, the pathways cricket (A team tours, U-19 series) didn't happen as the sole focus was on the ODI World Cup.However, the domestic performers will have a chance to showcase their skills as there will be as many as five or six 'A' games in first-class format between December and January.There will be three 'Tests' (four-day games) against South Africa 'A' set to happen next month a...
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Rohit Sharma: BCCI to discuss with Rohit Sharma his white-ball cricket plans | Cricket News – Times of India

With Rohit Sharma likely to focus majorly on Tests, grooming his successor will be on agendaNEW DELHI: As the dust settles on India’s heartbreak in the World Cup final, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) will be sitting down with captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkarto recalibrate and make a pathway for the next four years across formats. TOI understands that the hot topic of discussion would be about getting clarity on Rohit’s white-ball future along with grooming a captain for the future.According to sources, Rohit has already communicated to the selectors that he is fine with not being considered for T20Is. But with the selectors keen to invest in young blood, it will be interesting to see how Rohit sees his ODI career. Rohit will be nearly 40 by the time the next ODI Wor...
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World Cup Final, India vs Australia: How Shreyas Iyer blasted his way through the ‘outside noise’ | Cricket News – Times of India

AHMEDABAD: Shreyas Iyer's dominating century in the semifinal against New Zealand has been a slap in the face of doubters who questioned his presence in this Indian team. From struggling to prove that he belongs at this level to becoming a vital middle order enforcer, Iyer has had an eventful World Cup.With 526 runs in 10 matches @ 75.14, a tally which includes two hundreds and three fifties, Iyer is the second highest-run getter for India.However, in terms of impact, with a strike rate of 113.11, he - along with skipperRohit Sharma - has been instrumental in taking bowlers, particularly the spinners, to the cleaners in the middle and end overs.Breaking: India enter World Cup 2023 final, beat New Zealand by 70 runsIf Rohit has got India off to flying starts, Iyer has ensured that they d...
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World Cup, India vs Bangladesh: When the Tigers roared against India | Cricket News – Times of India

While India have dominated Bangladesh in ODIs, winning 31 out of their 39 matches, the latter have, in the last few years especially, shown their teeth, giving these contests the colour of a growing regional rivalry. A look at five such ODI battles between the teams...WORLD CUP SHOCKER : PORT-OF-SPAIN, 2007When India elected to bat first, they were expected to put up a huge total.However, fired by superb spells by seamer Mashrafe Mortaza (4-38) and spinners Abdur Razzaq (3-28) and Mohammed Rafique (3-35), Bangladesh skittled out India for 191 in 49.3 overs. India's top run-getter was Sourav Ganguly, but he took 129 balls to get 66. Riding on fifties by Tamim Iqbal (51), Mushfiqur Rahim (56) and Shakib Al Hasan (53), Bangladesh crossed the target by the 49th over. Later, India lost to Sr...
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Ajinkya Rahane pulls out of county stint with Leicestershire | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane will not play for English county team Leicestershire as originally anticipated because he wants to take a break from cricket following his busy international schedule, the club announced.Due to more extensive international responsibilities, the arrival of the 35-year-old Rahane, who was supposed to join the county club in June, was delayed. After the IPL, he immediately took a flight to England for the World Test Championship final before departing for India's Test trip of the West Indies this month.Rahane has now stated a wish to take a break from cricket during August and September, thus he will not play for Leicestershire as scheduled, according to the club. Those involvements were previously not taken into account in his itinerary."Firstly, we are fully und...
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Ajinkya Rahane pulls out of county stint with Leicestershire as he wants break after international engagements

Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane will not join English county side Leicestershire as planned earlier as he wants a break from cricket after hectic international engagements, the club said. The 35-year-old Rahane was to join the county club in June but his arrival was pushed back due to increased international commitments. He flew straight to England after the IPL for the World Test Championship final, before heading on India’s Test tour of the West Indies this month. The club said with those involvements previously not factored into his schedule, Rahane has now expressed his desire to take a break from cricket during August and September, meaning he will not feature for Leicestershire as planned. “Firstly, we are fully understanding of Ajinkya’s situation. He has experienced a hectic ...
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‘India has a good captaincy option in him after Rohit Sharma is done’: Wasim Jaffer on Ajinkya Rahane

Former Indian batter Wasim Jaffer predicted that if Ajinkya Rahane can improve upon his consistency with the bat he can be a good captaincy option for the side in the future after Rohit Sharma hangs his boots. Despite playing 84 Tests the veteran batter’s average is 38.7 and has been on a decline for the past few years. Speaking to media during an interaction organised by Jio Cinema on Friday Jaffer said, “Consistency has been an issue, he will have to overcome it because India has a good captaincy option in him after Rohit Sharma is done. Rahane will have to make runs, and then everything else will follow,” Jaffed said. Rahane did a magnificent job as a leader in the 2020/21 India tour of Australia. Despite injuries to senior players and Virat Kohli’s unavailability after the first Te...