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‘Teesre-chauthe over mein…’: Suryakumar Yadav gives big hint to Axar Patel ahead of first T20I in Pallekele | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Newly-appointed skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday gave a big hint to left-arm spinner Axar Patel ahead of the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.The Sri Lanka series marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Indian T20I team under Suryakumar's captaincy. As he steps into this new role, all eyes will be on him to see how he navigates the team through the series and establishes his leadership style.His previous experience of captaining the Indian side was in 2023 when India won 4-1 against Australia at home, before being held to a 1-1 draw in South Africa.After arriving in Sri Lanka on Monday, Team India had their first training session on Tuesday at the Pallekele International Stadium under the watchful eyes of newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir.Before the c...
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Ravindra Jadeja ‘rested’ for Sri Lanka series, not dropped: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is not part of India's squads for the upcoming Sri Lanka series, beginning a new era under head coach Gautam Gambhir. This follows Jadeja, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma's retirement from T20 Internationals after India's successful T20 World Cup campaign in the Americas.Kohli and Sharma have been included in the ODI squad due to the limited number of matches before the ICC Champions Trophy next February.However, Jadeja's absence triggered speculations about his future in the squad for the Champions Trophy. Despite these rumors, a report by ESPNCricinfo clarified that Jadeja was rested, not dropped. As per the report, the selectors assured Jadeja that he remains India's primary spin-bowling all-rounder.The decision to rest Jadeja was influenced ...
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‘Surya bhai is a happy-go-lucky guy’: Axar Patel on India’s new T20I skipper | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian all-rounder Axar Patel shared his thoughts on the newly-appointed T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. Patel described Yadav as a "bowler's captain" and a person with a carefree attitude.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Suryakumar Yadav as the captain of the T20I team for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. Additionally, Shubman Gill has been named as the vice-captain for both the T20I and ODI squads.The white-ball series in Sri Lanka is set to commence on July 27, featuring three T20Is and an equal number of ODIs.This tour will mark India's first international engagement under the guidance of their newly-appointed head coach, Gautam Gambhir, who assumed the role earlier this month.Axar, in an interview with ESPNCricinfo, mentioned that he has spent con...
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Ravindra Jadeja’s absence from Sri Lanka tour sparks speculation about the all-rounder’s ODI future | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Among the notable absentees from India's squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka is all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has been crucial to India's ODI setup for the last decade. Following his recent retirement from T20Is, the new management under head coach Gautam Gambhir is seeking future replacements for the spin all-rounder position with an eye on the upcoming Champions Trophy.A BCCI source told the Hindustan Times, "There are only six ODIs, including the three in Sri Lanka, before next year's Champions Trophy. The selectors want to utilise the handful of games by giving more opportunities to Axar Patel and Washington Sundar."Jadeja has an impressive ODI record, registering 2756 runs at an average of 32.42 with a strike rate of 85.06, alongside taking 220 wickets at an ave...
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‘He tapped my shoulder and said…’: Axar Patel reveals what Rohit told after Klaasen assault in T20 World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Axar Patel's knack of taking wickets and scoring crucial runs when chips were down for the team made him the most valuable player in India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign.Axar showcased his all-round abilities during the recent World Cup. He proved to be a valuable asset to the team with his bowling prowess, both in the Powerplay and death overs.Not only did Axar excel with the ball, but he also made significant contributions with the bat.Axar played a vital knock of 47 in the final against South Africa. However, his bowling performance was subpar, as Heinrich Klaasen took advantage of his deliveries, resulting in Axar conceding 49 runs in his allocated 4 overs.In an exclusive interview with Cricbuzz, Axar shared his experiences from the match where Klaasen launched a bru...
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Dale Steyn backs Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as India head coach, says world cricket needs guys who are… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer known for his aggressive and fierce approach on the field, Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah, following the conclusion of Rahul Dravid's tenure after India's triumph in the T20 World Cup 2024.Former South African pacer Dale Steyn expressed his happiness and support for Gambhir's appointment. Steyn, who has shared the field with Gambhir on several occasions, praised the former Indian opener's aggression and fierceness, qualities that he believes are missing from modern-day cricket due to the popularity of franchise T20 leagues, where players tend to develop friendships across teams."I am a bi...
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Next-gen XI | Youngistan

Team India’s 13-year-long dry spell at World Cup tournaments was broken in the early hours of June 30. Amidst the jubilation came the news of Rohit Sharma, 37, and Virat Kohli, 35, signing off from T20Is. A day later, Ravindra Jadeja joined them. With the loss of two talismanic batters, questions arose as to who takes the baton from them. Team India has two years to find the balance of power and precision when they defend the title on home turf. The dynamic Hardik Pandya and the invincible Jasprit Bumrah are dead certs for their spots; Suryakumar Yadav’s magical versatility and Rishabh Pant’s hunger to succeed will make them hard to replace. Nonetheless, fresh blood will also be infused and the Indian Premier League will be the usual hunting ground for selectors. By no means is this li...
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India T20 World Cup 2024 Victory Parade Live Streaming: When and where to watch?

India T20 World Cup 2024 Victory Parade Live Streaming: The triumphant Indian cricket team finally returns home on Thursday after they were stranded in Barbados due to the hurricane Beryl after defeating South Africa in the final on Saturday. The team will land in New Delhi in the wee hours of Thursday and will attend a breakfast hosted by prime minister Narendra Modi. After that, they will take a ride on an open-top bus in a parade from the National Centre for Performing Arts in Nariman Point to the iconic Wankhede Stadium in the evening. Both captain Rohit Sharma and BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted from their respective handles and urged fans to be present for the historic event. The last time a parade of this magnitude took place was when MS Dhoni led India to their first T20 World C...
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‘Bhai same mere pass bhi’: Rishabh Pant’s viral medal pics get hilarious responses from teammates | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's pictures with T20 World Cup medal were a buzz on social media on Wednesday.With the champions' medal hanging around his neck, Rishabh posted selfies, which became an instant hit. To go with selfies, Rishabh's text post with them 'This medal hits you differently' was also liked by the fans.With the photos going viral on social media, teammates Axar Patel and Mohammed Siraj teased Rishabh with hilarious responses. Both Axar and Sira were the part of the T20 World Cup winning team alongside Rishabh and both were quick to mention that in the post. "Bhai same mere pass bhi hai," commented Axar on Rishabh's post. Siraj then joined the fun with 'bhai mere pass bhi h same' comment on the post.India's World Cup winners finally headed hom...
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India Wins T20 World Cup 2024 Live Updates: Life comes full circle for Indian cricket, says Sachin Tendulkar

India vs South Africa: Champion or choker? South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, right, is congratulated by teammates after dismissing Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran during the men’s T20 World Cup semifinal cricket match between Afghanistan and South Africa at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tabago This T20 World Cup, under Markram, a new South Africa has emerged. They talk and also know how to walk the tightrope. Three of their games in this tournament have gone to last overs — Bangladesh, Nepal, the Netherlands — but they are alive and kicking in Barbados to tell their survival story. They have taken their time, come together to ponder on possibilities in a huddle and have emerged from the field sporting smiles. South Africa have been quick to adapt to every innovation ...
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Axar Patel, the Jayasuriya of Nadiad, makes years of perfecting his cricket count in World Cup final

Occasionally, Rishabh Pant can be heard chirping from behind the stumps, “Jayasuriya, left mey ja,” referring to Axar Patel. That’s his childhood nickname, earned from his bludgeoning efforts on the flood-lit tennis-ball circuit in Nadiad, 60 kms away from Ahmedabad. The man who never wanted to bowl in his growing up years, but would play for India for his left-arm spin, found the biggest stage to relive his childhood highs. Incidentally, Axar was the last person to be inked in the 15-member squad as the selectors tussled between him and Washington Sundar but in the end they made the right call to trust Axar to come good. But it’s an entirely different matter to do it in a World Cup final under pressure, with the big guns Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav back in the hut. To arch back ...
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T20 World Cup final: How the thrilling match against South Africa swung in India’s favour | Cricket News – Times of India

AFTER 13 YEARS, A WORLD COUP: 17 years after winning the 1st T20 World Cup, 13 years after winning their 2nd ODI World Cup, and after 2 heartbreaking losses in the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup finals in 2023, India finally ended their title drought, edging out South Africa by 7 runs in a thriller that went down to the last over. WISH TEAM INDIA ON WINNING T20 WORLD CUPRohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the 2 highest run-getters in T20Is, ended their international T20 careers. A look at the game, in all its swinging glory:India score 15 off the 1st over as Kohli races to 14 off 5 balls, but then tumble to 34/3Kohli goes into a shell as India rebuild, eventually gets to 50 off 48 balls - his slowest T20 half-ton ever. Doesn't hit a boundary from the 4th over to the 18thPromoted to...
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Emotional Hardik Pandya breaks silence on last six ‘unfair’ months, says I knew there’d be… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya, the vice-captain of the Indian team, expressed his belief in his abilities despite facing challenges in the months preceding the T20 World Cup. His contributions during the tournament proved crucial to the team's success.Throughout the event, Pandya showcased his all-round skills, accumulating 144 runs with the bat and claiming 11 wickets with his bowling.His standout performance came in the final against South Africa, where his figures of three for 20 played a pivotal role in India's nail-biting seven-run victory in Barbados.WISH TEAM INDIA ON WINNING T20 WORLD CUP"It's very emotional, something was not clicking, but this was something the whole nation wanted,” PTI quoted Pandya as saying to the broadcaster after the match.“Especially for me, after six months,...
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India register highest team total in T20 World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a historic achievement, India registered the highest team total in a T20 World Cup final, scoring 176/7 against South Africa at Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday. This remarkable feat surpasses previous records and cements India's dominance in the T20 format.The previous highest team total in a T20 World Cup final was 173/2, set by Australia against New Zealand in Dubai in 2021.That match was remembered for Australia's clinical batting performance and their ability to chase down New Zealand's challenging total of 172/4, which now stands as the third-highest team score in a T20 World Cup final.T20 World Cup Final Blog: India vs South AfricaBefore these matches, the West Indies had set a record in the 2016 final by scoring 161/6 against England in Kolkata. The thrilling conte...
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Proteas will succumb to ‘unplayable’ Axar, Kuldeep in final: Sarandeep | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Sarandeep Singh believes that India's spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel will prove to be too much for the South Africans to handle in the T20 World Cup final in Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday. According to Sarandeep, Kuldeep and Axar, who have had a formidable run in the tournament, will be the key to India's victory on the spin-friendly Bridgetown wicket.Wrist spinner Kuldeep has been in spectacular form, taking 10 wickets in four games with best figures of 3 for 19. Axar Patel has also been impressive, claiming eight wickets from seven games with a best figures of 3 for 23. Both left-arm spinners are expected to play in the final, setting high expectations for India's spin attack."If you ask me, who are the two players who will win it for India...
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IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final Playing 11: Virat Kohli-Shivam Dube form in question, Ottneil Bartman returns for South Africa

India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2024 Final Playing 11: India will take on South Africa in the final of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown in Barbados. Both sides have been unbeaten in the tournament going into the game. While South Africa will play their first T20 World Cup final India will be playing their third (earlier in 2007 and 2014). Rohit Sharma’s man has thrashed England in their semifinal in Guyana and looked well-rounded in all departments. With the bowling firing on all cylinders, any conditions in Barbados should not be a problem for the one-time champions. However, batting has blown hot and cold for India in the tournament which is something the Pace attack of South Africa might look to exploit. The Proteas pace attack made a mockery of the high-fly...
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‘Big one coming up…’: Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid back Virat Kohli for scoring runs in T20 World Cup final against South Africa – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In support of the struggling Virat Kohli, India's head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma have stated that the elegant batter has demonstrated his will and is expected to deliver a "big one" in the T20 World Cup finals against South Africa.Despite leading the IPL in runs scored this year with 741, Kohli has only managed to score 75 runs in seven innings and has not yet made a major impact on the competition. "You know with Virat, the thing is, when you play a slightly high risk brand of cricket there can be times when it doesn't come off," Dravid said after India marched into the final with a 68-run win over England in the semifinals at Georgetown, Guyana.Congratulations!You have successfully cast your voteLogin to view result"Even today, I thought he hit a really go...
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‘Inko aata hi nahi spin khelna’: Shoaib Akhtar trolls England after losing to India in T20 World Cup semifinal | Cricket News – Times of India

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said playing spin is not England's cup of tea, as the Indian spinners triggered a collapse on Thursday in Guyana that saw the defending champions bow out of the T20 World Cup in the semifinals. Left-armers Kuldeep Yadav (3 for 19) and Axar Patel (3 for 23) took the sting out of England batting, bowling them out for 103 after India had put up a challenging 171 for 7 on the board following England's decision to bowl first after winning the toss."Indians can manage spin; Rohit Sharma can, he managed Adil (Rashid)...Inko aata hi nahi khelna spin (England don't know how to play spin). This was not a pitch for the fast bowlers or there was uneven bounce. Itna humid hai, sookha jayega (it's so humid, the pitch will dry up). You make 150 and then try to put I...
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Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav spin a web, power India to T20 World Cup final

Rohit Sharma allowed himself a visibly irritated grin and a sharp glare, the one that gives questions he doesn’t want to delve deep into. The question was about packing four spinners to the West Indies. Sharma took a deep breath and explained in an assertive tone: “I don’t want to go into details on this. I definitely wanted four spinners. There are technical aspects involved in this. I won’t reveal it now.” Rohit exuded a resounding conviction about the quartet, which has been gloriously vindicated as the tournament has progressed. If India’s pace trio had grabbed most of the bouquets in the group games, the spin trio had spread their wings and fluttered in the latter games of Super Eight and the semifinal against England. Sharma knew exactly when to unleash them—Kuldeep Yadav was pres...
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T20 World Cup: How the dream stayed alive for India | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit's 39-ball 57, Surya's 47 and spinners Axar and Kuldeep's triple strikes fashion crushing 68-run win over England in semifinal; Men in Blue take on SA in finalGEORGETOWN: The dream is within touching distance. The years of wait that grew longer and longer - and then went deep into the night on Thursday - is now a step away from being over. A lot has been told about India getting a few undue advantages here and there, but Rohit Sharma's boys showed the world on Thursday that they probably didn't need any of those.They are simply miles ahead of the pack.It was this same England, one and half years ago in Adelaide, who thrashed India by 10 wickets with almost the same number of runs to chase down. This time they fell way short, as India braved the conditions to pull off a 68-run victo...
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Watch: Emotional and relieved Rohit Sharma cheered on by Virat Kohli after India’s win against England in T20 World Cup semifinal – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India hammered defending champions England in the semifinal on Thursday to set up a T20 World Cup final against South Africa.Chasing 172, England collapsed to 103 all out in 16.4 overs, with Kuldeep Yadav finishing with 3/19 and Axar Patel taking 3/23.A video is going viral where an emotional and relieved skipper Rohit Sharma is sitting outside the dressing room as the Indian cricketers are making their way back.As the Indian captain reflects on the 68-run victory, Virat Kohli walks upto him and tries to cheer him up by giving him a pat on the shoulder.Suryakumar Yadav, who put up a 73-run stand with Rohit during the Indian innings, also pats the knee of his captain to cheer him up, who looks overwhelmed after guiding India to their second successive World Cup final.India, wh...
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How Rohit Sharma re-tuned his batting strategy to make a gem of a half-century in big win over England

Once the covers came off after a rain-delayed start to reveal a dry low-skidding track, it was clear that India were favourites. Nothing changed during the entire course of the game as India trounced defending champions England by 68 runs. As easy as it appeared, especially during the chase when England capitulated meekly, the win was set up by a crafty knock from Rohit Sharma, skilful exhibition from Suryakumar Yadav, and momentum-seizing cameos from Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja.Above all, it was Rohit who led the way. With his thought and skill. For a short while, say the first four overs, Rohit Sharma hadn’t got used to the pace and (low) bounce of the pitch. Or rather he was trying to see if he can get away batting in his usual attacking manner. An intended cut burst through th...
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‘Probably saving for the final’: Rohit Sharma backs out-of-form Virat Kohli | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India, led by skipper Rohit Sharma, put on a commanding performance to defeat defending champions England by 68 runs and secure their place in the T20 World Cup final.Rohit's elegance with the bat was complemented by the exceptional bowling of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, as the team put the disappointments of 2022 behind them.With this victory, Rohit achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the first Indian captain to lead the nation in three ICC global finals within a 12-month period.This includes the 2023 World Test Championship, the 2023 ODI World Cup, and now the T20 World Cup.An elated Rohit termed this victory as a very satisfying win and gave full credit to the teammates."Very satisfying to win. Worked very hard as a unit and it was a great effort from all. We adapted re...
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‘Not thinking about Barbados at the moment’: Axar Patel after guiding India to T20 World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India stormed into the T20 World Cup final with a thumping 68-run win over the defending champions England in the second semifinal in Guyana on Thursday.England suffered a batting collapse while pursuing a target of 172 runs, ultimately being dismissed for a mere 103. The spin duo of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav proved to be the architects of England's downfall, with each of them claiming three wickets.Axar, who returned figures of 3/23 after contributing crucial 10 runs with the bat in the death, rattled England's chase with quick wickets of Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow.After being awarded Player of the match, Axar mentioned that he has prior experience bowling during the powerplay overs. He focused on delivering the ball in the optimal areas of the pitch to max...
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T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel help India crush England, set up final showdown with South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India secured a commanding 68-run victory over the reigning champions England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup on Thursday, setting up a final clash against South Africa on Saturday.India, batting first in the rain-affected match at Providence Stadium in Guyana, posted a total of 171 for seven, largely thanks to the contributions of captain Rohit Sharma (57) and Suryakumar Yadav (47) on a challenging surface.England's chase never gained momentum, as they were bowled out for a mere 103 in the 17th over. The team struggled to recover from a disastrous start, succumbing to the spin prowess of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, who claimed three wickets each.After a delayed start due to rain and a damp outfield, England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to field ...
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