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India-England series not only about spin, says Andy Flower | Cricket News – Times of India

DUBAI: Among those who know the England team pretty well is Andy Flower. After all, the former Zimbabwe cricketer had coached the team from 2009 to 2014. He still follows their fortunes and feels the upcoming Test series between India and England will be a fascinating one. Though spinners play an important role on India wickets, Flower believes the Indian pace attack can also be very lethal. “I am really looking forward to the series since I have enjoyed watching the attacking cricket that England have been playing. It’s going to be exciting. But firstly, I would say don’t dismiss the Indian seamers and their attacking prowess because they are genuinely outstanding performers. They can pick up 20 wickets. It’s not only about the spin contest,” Flower, who is the coach of Gulf Giants, th...
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‘Excited to join Andy Flower in the team’: Cameron Green after being traded to RCB | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australian all-rounder Cameron Green conveyed his enthusiasm about joining the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.In a trade move on Monday, the Mumbai Indians (MI) exchanged Green, their all-rounder, to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in anticipation of the IPL 2024 player auction."Hey RCB fans, it is Cam Green here, I am excited to join Andy Flower(the team's head coach).I can't wait to see you guys at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, cheers," said Green in a video posted by RCB on social media platform 'X', formerly Twitter.Green, acquired by MI for a substantial Rs 17.5 crore in last December's auction, showcased his skills in 16 matches. The Australian cricketer made a noteworthy impact, amassing 452 runs, including an unbea...
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Andy Flower joins Australia support staff ahead of WTC final versus India

Former Zimbabwe captain and wicketkeeper-batter Andy Flower. File | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan Former England coach and currently in charge of the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants, Andy Flower has joined the Australian camp ahead of the World Test Championship final against India, starting on June 7 at The Oval.Flower, who coached England from 2009-2014, has joined the Australian support staff in a consultancy role. But he is not expected to be around for the start of the Ashes series, which begins on June 16 at Edgbaston.India and Australia will lock horns in the final of the second edition of the WTC, with The Oval hosting its first-ever Test in the month of June in its 143-year-old history.Flower is, however, expected to join the Australian camp at a later stage during the Ashes...
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Andy Flower joins Australia in consultancy role ahead of WTC final versus India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England coach Andy Flower, currently leading the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants, has joined the Australian camp ahead of the World Test Championship final against India. The highly-anticipated match is scheduled to commence on Wednesday at The Oval.Flower, renowned for his coaching tenure with England from 2009 to 2014, has assumed a consultancy role within the Australian support staff. However, it is anticipated that he will not be present for the commencement of the Ashes series, which is set to begin on June 16 at Edgbaston.The forthcoming clash between India and Australia marks the final of the second edition of the World Test Championship. Notably, this historic occasion will witness The Oval hosting its first-ever Test match in the month of June, a significan...
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Andy Flower showers praise on Rinku Singh

Allround plaudits: Rinku Singhs magnificent effort was appreciated by even his opponents. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak After his team managed a one-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in its last league match and secured a place in the Indian Premier League playoffs at the Eden Gardens here on May 20, Lucknow Super Giants coach Andy Flower was gracious enough to praise finisher Rinku Singh for single-handedly taking the host to the brink of victory.“We were really in a good situation. But if they had won it from there, it would have been genuinely astounding. Rinku played out of his skin again to get them that close. It was a matter of not making an obvious error in those last few overs. He batted beautifully,” said Flower. “Looks like (he’s) a really physically talented guy. But he a...
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IPL 2023: Rinku Singh is really hungry for success and humble at the same time, says Andy Flower – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rinku Singh's impressive performances and valuable contributions have not gone unnoticed by Lucknow Super Giants coach Andy Flower. According to Flower, Rinku is a "good package" as he possesses an ice-cool demeanour and a strong desire for success, making him a potential candidate for the Indian national team.Throughout the IPL 2023 season, Rinku Singh stood out as the shining star for the Kolkata Knight Riders, even in the midst of the team's inconsistent campaign. Unfortunately, the Knight Riders ended their season with a narrow one-run defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants in Kolkata on Saturday.Rinku's consistent performances and his ability to handle pressure situations have caught the attention of Flower, further enhancing his potential for future opportunities at th...
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SRH vs LSG: Unruly Sunrisers Hyderabad fans halt proceedings after ‘umpiring howler’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday was forced to halt its proceedings after unruly behaviour from the home crowd following a controversial 'no-ball' call.SRH supporters were not happy with the on-field umpires Akshay Totre, J Madangopal and TV umpire Yeshwant Barde after a 'no-ball' DRS call in the penultimate over went against the hosts team.Avesh Khan bowled what looked like a beamer to Abdul Samad and Totre didn't adjudge it a no-ball. SRH called for a DRS but to their horror, Barde also ruled it in favour of the bowling team.An angry Klaasen spoke to on-field umpires and suddenly one saw LSG head coach Andy Flower and mentor Gautam Gambhir along with others in dug-out, standing inside the boundary rope, pointin...
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Feeling the energy of the city, says Flower

New entrant: The Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, makes its debut. | Photo Credit: PTI Andy Flower is glad that he could experience the freedom of feeling the spirit of cricket in India for the first time at an IPL.“This is my first IPL without the restrictions around Covid,” the Lucknow Super Giants coach said ahead of his team’s first match of the season, against Delhi Capitals. “For us playing on our own ground in front of our own supporters and being in the city and feeling the energy of the city it feels really special.” The former Zimbabwean captain said the team’s foreign players, as well as the young Indians, were taken by the excitement and energy of the Lucknow population a few nights ago when they did an open bus tour ride. Flower welcomes the...
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Feeling the energy of the city, says Flower

New entrant: The Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, makes its debut. | Photo Credit: PTI Andy Flower is glad that he could experience the freedom of feeling the spirit of cricket in India for the first time at an IPL.“This is my first IPL without the restrictions around Covid,” the Lucknow Super Giants coach said ahead of his team’s first match of the season, against Delhi Capitals. “For us playing on our own ground in front of our own supporters and being in the city and feeling the energy of the city it feels really special.” The former Zimbabwean captain said the team’s foreign players, as well as the young Indians, were taken by the excitement and energy of the Lucknow population a few nights ago when they did an open bus tour ride. Flower welcomes the...
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Hope Mohsin Khan can play a part towards the end of the tournament: Lucknow Super Giants’ Andy Flower | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants head coach Andy Flower on Thursday said that the absence of pacer Mohsin Khan is a big blow for the side, but expressed hope for his recovery for the latter part of the upcoming Indian Premier League season. Mohsin played well for LSG in their maiden outing last season, but is set to miss the majority of the 2023 season after picking up a shoulder injury.Flower admitted Mohsin's absence is a "body blow" for his franchise."It is a blow not having him, there is no doubt about that. We are hoping that he might come good towards the end of the tournament," Flower said.But the former Zimbabwe skipper was also realistic that he might not be available for the season."But, quite frankly, I had pretty much written him off as a selection option, and if he becomes f...
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Ambani vs Adani on the cricket field: Gulf Giants take on MI Emirates tonight in ILT20 | Cricket News – Times of India

On the face of it, it is just another ILT20 game, Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates, but Friday night’s contest at the Dubai International Stadium could be a first of its kind on a cricket field with many more to come in the future.To understand the significance of the game, one just has to look at the owners of the teams – Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani. Never before on a cricket field has there been a game between the teams of two of the biggest corporations in the world, but one may get used to such contests, what with both business tycoons recently buying teams in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).Both Gulf Giants and MI Emirates are in good form with the former, captained by James Vince, leading the points table with nine points from six games (four wins, one loss and one no result). The M...