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‘My life’s mantra is…’: Arshdeep Singh on his future | Cricket News – Times of India

Arshdeep Singh. (Photo by Arun Sankar/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: T20 World Cup winner Arshdeep Singh dislikes worrying about the past or the future. The left-arm pacer would rather live in the present. The 25-year-old, who is leading the Indian pace attack in the present three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, made his debut just two years ago but has already played 55 T20Is, including two World Cups."I am enjoying my game and didn't even realise how these two years flew by.I just try and stay in the present, enjoy the highs and lows, that is my focus," Arshdeep said ahead of the second T20I against Bangladesh on Tuesday."My life's mantra is to enjoy the present. Today is my rest day so I will enjoy my rest today. Kal ka kal dekhenge (Will think about tomorrow when it comes). The...
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2nd T20I: India aim to seal series against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: An India so powerful that, to be honest, Bangladesh has no idea how to match the "skills and mentality" of Suryakumar Yadav's guys. The second T20 International between the two teams is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on Wednesday. The host team's youthful players are likely to pose a serious threat to the visiting team's full strength.India has appeared to be every bit the invading power that enjoys intimidating on home soil, while Bangladesh has hardly looked like the resilient opponents that everyone has made them out to be.Thus, despite the absence of important players like Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, and Jasprit Bumrah from the opening game in Gwalior, India's extraordinary depth in white-ball cricket was evident as they won by a commanding seven wickets.One man who made...
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Watch: Team India arrives in Delhi ahead of 2nd T20I against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Monday ahead of their second Twenty20 International match against Bangladesh, having taken a 1-0 lead in the series.The supporters gave the Men in Blue a hearty greeting at the Delhi Airport. The Indian team traveled to the national capital and checked into a hotel after getting aboard the bus.In what should be a high-scoring game on Wednesday, the hosts will look to win the second straight game to win the three-game series.After defeating Bangladesh by seven wickets in the opening Twenty20 International match in Gwalior, Suryakumar's team has already grabbed a 1-0 lead in the series.Source link
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‘Feels like a rebirth’: Varun Chakravarthy on making Team India comeback after three years | Cricket News – Times of India

Varun Chakravarthy. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy expressed his joy and relief after making a comeback to Team India following a three-year gap, describing the experience as feeling 'like a rebirth'.Chakravarthy, whose last international appearance came during the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE, acknowledged the challenges he faced during his time away from the national team, including injuries. But what better way to stage a return as Chakravarthy took three wickets for 31 runs, his best T20I figures, to help bowl out Bangladesh for 127 in the first match, a total India overhauled with 49 balls to spare in Gwalior and lead the three-match series 1-0."After three long years, it was definitely emotional for me. Feels nice to be back in the Blues. It feels like a ...
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IND Vs BAN, 1st T20I: Hosts Thrash Bangla Tigers In Gwalior; Lead The Series 1-0

India Beat Bangladesh In 1st T20I: Gautam Gambhir registers his 5th consecutive T20I win as Indian Cricket Team (ICT) head coach as India thump Bangladesh by 7 wickets in the first T20I at Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior. READ HERE | IND vs BAN 1st T20I Highlights: India Beat Bangladesh By 7 Wickets After An All-Round Show At Gwalior Chasing a modest target of 128 was no big deal for Suryakumar Yadav's side, as he maintains his cent percent winning record as T20I skipper ever since being named permanent in the aftermath of Rohit Sharma's retirement. The sides will next face each other on October 9 in Delhi, which will be a do-or-die fixture for Bangladesh. India vs Bangladesh 1st T20I | As It Happened Suryakumar Yadav won the coin toss and elected to bowl first on a G...
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Mayank Yadav becomes third Indian bowler to achieve this big feat in T20Is | Cricket News – Times of India

Mayank Yadav. (Pic Credit - X) NEW DELHI: Pace sensation Mayank Yadav on Sunday became the third Indian seamer to bowl a maiden in his very first over in T20I cricket, after Ajit Agarkar and Arshdeep Singh, during a match against Bangladesh in Gwalior.Ajit Agarkar was the first Indian to achieve this milestone. In a T20I against South Africa at Johannesburg in 2006, Agarkar bowled a maiden over in his debut match, setting the tone for India's bowling attack.First over in T20I career a maiden for IndiaAjit Agarkar vs SA Joburg 2006Arshdeep Singh vs Eng Southampton 2022Mayank Yadav vs Ban Gwalior 202416 years later in 2022, young Arshdeep replicated this achievement during his debut against England in Southampton.Known for his ability to swing the ball both ways, Arshdeep displayed remarkabl...
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Mayank Yadav, Nitish Reddy handed debuts as India elect to bowl against Bangladesh in first T20I | Cricket News – Times of India

Mayank Yadav and Nitish Reddy. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Mayank Yadav and batting all-rounder Nitish Reddy were handed India debuts in the first T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior, with both of them being rewarded for their impressive performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL).Both the players made a mark in the domestic league, earning them spots in the national team. India, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, won the toss and opted to bowl first, aiming to utilise their strong bowling attack against Bangladesh.The last time when two players aged U-23 made their T20I debuts for India in the same match was against Australia in Adelaide in January 2016, when Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya received their maiden caps.The debutants will be eager to showcase their talent on the inte...
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‘Thakk rahe ho kya…’: Suryakumar Yadav reacts to Team India batters in the nets – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As India gear up for the first T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday, the Indian team had a gruelling practice session on Saturday.This match will be India's first home T20 match since winning the second T20 World Cup in the West Indies earlier this year.But the Indian squad, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will have just four players from the squad that clinched the marquee event.Ahead of the match, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) shared a video of captain Suryakumar Yadav overlooking the practice session of batsmen like Washington Sundar and Rinku Singh.And in his typical Mumbaikar style, SKY describes the shots by each batsman in his unique style.Suryakumar Yadav himself is known for his innovative and dynamic style of batting, which has earned him a reputation as one of the ...
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When Bangladesh registered their only T20I win against India | Cricket News – Times of India

Bangladesh defeated India (X Photo) NEW DELHI: The head-to-head record between India and Bangladesh in cricket shows a total of 13 matches played, with India winning 12 and Bangladesh winning just 1.India and Bangladesh faced off in a notable cricket match, marking the 1000th T20 International (T20I) game on 3rd November, 2019. Indian team was led by Rohit Sharma, with Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah rested.This put significant responsibility on Shikhar Dhawan and Yuzvendra Chahal.India faced early challenges in the cricket match against Bangladesh in Delhi. Opting to bat first, India lost captain Rohit Sharma in the first over to an lbw by Shafiul Islam. KL Rahul's dismissal soon followed, as he misjudged a delivery to short cover.Shreyas Iyer briefly lifted the team's spirits with a quic...
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India vs Bangladesh, 1st T20I: New venue, fresh faces as cricket returns to Gwalior | Cricket News – Times of India

HE'S BACK: India's T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav is watched by coach Gautam Gambhir. (TOI Photo) GWALIOR: The last time this city, known for its palaces and royal Scindia lineage, hosted an international cricket match, history was made.On February 24, 2010, at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar became the first cricketer to score a double century in ODIs-a breathtaking, unbeaten 200 off 147 balls.More than 14 years later, international cricket is set to return to Gwalior, this time at a brand-new venue-the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium.Located on the outskirts of the city along the Mumbai-Agra highway, this stadium will become the latest venue in India to host international cricket. This match will also mark India's first home T20 match since winning...
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Team India gears up for first Bangladesh T20I with rigorous fielding session | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team is gearing up for their opening T20I encounter against Bangladesh, set to take place in Gwalior on Sunday. As part of their preparations, the players participated in an intense fielding practice session led by T Dilip, the fielding coach, and Ryan ten Doeschate, the assistant coach.The BCCI on Friday shared a video on official X handle that provided a glimpse into the team's rigorous training regimen."Gearing up in Gwalior with radiant rhythm and full flow.Team India hones their fielding skills ahead of the India vs Bangladesh T20I series opener."Dilip has made significant strides in enhancing the fielding performance of the Indian cricket team. His introduction of the Best Fielder Award during the World Cup matches has served as a motivating factor for t...
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Video | As Bangladesh Recalls Envoy, How Will The Move Impact Delhi-Dhaka Ties?

In today's episode of India Global, Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus-led government has ordered five envoys, including its ambassador to India, to relinquish their posts and return to Dhaka immediately. The interim government has recalled its envoys in Brussels, Canberra, Lisbon, New Delhi and the permanent mission to the United Nations in New York. NDTV's Gaurie Dwivedi speaks to Foreign policy experts Ayanjit Sen and Dr Asif Iqbal.Source link
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Video | In Major Diplomatic Reshuffle, Bangladesh Recalls Indian Ambassador With Immediate Effect

In today's episode of India Global, Bangladesh's interim government has recalled five envoys, including the ambassador to neighbouring India, in a major diplomatic reshuffle. Meanwhile, India and the US are poised to sign a crucial minerals pact, according to sources. This deal is anticipated during Trade Minister Piyush Goyal's upcoming visit to Washington. NDTV's Gaurie Dwivedi brings you the latest.Source link
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Yashasvi Jaiswal is a once in a generation batter, reckons ex-selector Salil Ankola | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal. (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Former India pacer explains why the young opener, still only 22, is such a special talentMUMBAI: The brilliant, quickfire twin fifties (72 off 51 balls and 51 off 45 balls) that Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed to earn the 'Player of the Match' award in the second Test against Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, coming on the back of a magnificent home series against England (712 runs in five Tests at an average of 89.00, with two hundreds and three fifties), reaffirm Jaiswal's status as one of the top two or three most dangerous batsmen in Test cricket at the moment.Having amassed 1,217 runs in just 11 Tests at an impressive average of 64.05, the 22-year-old has emerged as India's potential trump card in the highly anticipated fi...
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Virat Kohli’s Bengali-language skills wow fans | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli (Photo: BCCI video grab) Virat Kohli made the day for Mehidy Hasan Miraz and won the hearts of his fans once again with a heartwarming gesture off the field, when he accepted a gift from the Bangladesh all-rounder and thanked in Bengali language."Khoob bhalo achi (it's very good)," Kohli responded in Bengali with a smile, telling about the bat manufactured by Miraz's company."Wish you all the best.Keep doing the good work," added the Indian batting legend.India and Bangladesh concluded their two-match Test series with the game in Kanpur, which India won by seven wickets despite two days of the match getting washed out by rain.The hosts had won the first Test in Chennai by 280 runs.The 2-0 series sweep strengthened India's position on top of the World Test Championship table (WT...
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‘Maybe Rohit rang Ben Stokes and…’: Michael Vaughan says ‘Gamball’ looks quite similar to ‘Bazball’ | – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Ben Stokes. (File Pic - BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Wednesday stirred a cricketing debate, claiming that the 'Gamball' approach employed by Rohit Sharma-led India resembles England's aggressive 'Bazball' style.While talking on Club Prairie Fire podcast, Vaughan suggested that Team India is trying to emulate England's ultra-attacking brand of Test cricket, popularised by coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes.He even went as far as to say that India’s playing style seemed like a copy of Bazball."I've to say, this is a remarkable Test match. Bangladesh 233 all out batted for 74.2 overs. India went out to bat, look Indian cricket is fantastic with everything that they deliver. It is great to see India now becoming Bazballers. They g...
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How Jasprit Bumrah edged R Ashwin to top Test rankings despite identical wickets vs Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

R Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah (Stu Forster/Getty Images) Both Bumrah and Ashwin picked 11 wickets each in Bangladesh series but ICC's calculation method allowed the seamer to reclaim top spot in rankingsJasprit Bumrah has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings for bowlers. The Indian pacer achieved this after taking six wickets in India's recent seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Kanpur.While both Bumrah and Ashwin claimed 11 wickets each in the two-Test series vs Bangladesh, improvement on past records helped the seamer rise to top of the table.How ICC calculates points:"Players are rated on a scale of 0 to 1000 points. If a player’s performance is improving on his past record, his points increase; if his performance is declining his points will go down. The value...
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2nd Test: How India beat the odds to boost World Test Championship campaign – Times of India

India cricketers celebrate after defeating Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) India assert absolute home dominance; race past rain, time to beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets and complete 2-0 series sweepKANPUR: The 11 Indian players took the field at the Green Park stadium on Tuesday like a pack of wolves about to prey on a rather tame Bangladesh batting line-up.By lunch on Day 5, with three wickets a piece, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin had gobbled up the Bangladeshi batting for 146.And an hour into the second session, Yashasvi Jaiswal brought up his second belligerent half-century in the match as India knocked over the 96-run target with seven wickets in hand to sweep the series 2-0.Talk about taking conditions and pitch...
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Bangladesh says keen on good ties with Pakistan but won’t forget 1971 – Times of India

DHAKA: Bangladesh wants good relations with Pakistan but not at the cost of giving the impression that the horrors of 1971 have been forgotten, foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain said Tuesday of suggestions that interim govt may be keen to bury the hatchet."I think relations will be easier if they (Pak govt ) show the courage to refer to what happened in 1971 and say that they are seeking to apologise for it," he said while responding to a question at the ministry of foreign affairs.Hossain said chief adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus meeting Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Sept 25 didn't mean all was forgotten. "It was a courtesy meeting... When we sit for a discussion, we will raise the difficult issues," the foreign affairs adviser...
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‘I’ve played with him and know…’ Rohit Sharma opens up about new era under head coach Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir. (Pic Credit - X) KANPUR: India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about their new life under head coach Gautam Gambhir and decoded the tactics of unexpectedly going all guns blazing on Day 4 against a sturdy Bangladesh bowling line-up in the second Test in Kanpur.Rahul Dravid ended his stint as India's head coach on a high note by ending the nation's 13-year wait for an ICC World Cup trophy by lifting the T20 title earlier this year.When Dravid's tenure came to its fairytale ending, Gautam Gambhir was chosen as his successor. Since then, India have had a mixed bag of results across all formats, yet Rohit feels it has been a good start to the new era."We all keep going. Obviously, at some stage, we had to start working with different personnel. When Rahul Bhai s...
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‘He has got a lot of heart’: Jasprit Bumrah lauds Akash Deep after series victory against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

Akash Deep. (Pic Credit - X) KANPUR: India's star pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, is hopeful that his compatriot Akash Deep will continue to go from strength to strength after their "special win" in the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur on Tuesday.Despite losing more than two days of play due to rain and a wet outfield, India players strived hard, pushed for success, and stamped their authority with a 7-wicket win on a sunny day in Kanpur.Throughout the series, India's mainstay bowlers had their say whenever the situation demanded it. But it was the young Akash Deep brought heat in Kanpur, swung his way to the headlines by making his presence felt with the SG ball in his hand.Bumrah had firsthand experience of witnessing Akash spread his charm against a resilient Bangladesh setup. The crafty...
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WTC Points Table 2025: How India can qualify for the final following Bangladesh Test series win | Cricket News – Times of India

India produced a heist with a staggering all-round display against Bangladesh in Kanpur. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) India gave their quest to play the World Test Championship (WTC) final for a third straight edition a massive boost with a convincing win against Bangladesh in KanpurNEW DELHI: India took a big step towards booking a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final for a third straight edition with a 7-wicket win against Bangladesh in the second Test in Kanpur on Tuesday (1 October).The win gave India a 2-0 Test series win and extended their lead at the top of the WTC standings.Even though the second and third day of the Test were wiped out without a ball bowled and only 35 overs were possible on the first day, India produced a heist with a staggering all-rou...
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India wallop Bangladesh by 7 wickets, clinch series 2-0 and extend lead in WTC standings | Cricket News – Times of India

India pummelled Bangladesh to win the second Test and sweep the series 2-0 in Kanpur. The 7-wicket win increased their lead in WTC standingsNEW DELHI: India effectively needed two days to get the better of Bangladesh, winning the second Test by 7 wickets in Kanpur on Tuesday (1 October). The dominant win follows from an equally thumping 280-run triumph in the first Test in Chennai.The 2-0 Test series clean sweep extended India's lead at the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. It also kept the Rohit Sharma-led side unbeaten in Test matches at home, their last series loss coming in 2012. Since then, India have lost only four Test matches.AS IT HAPPENEDIndia's win was largely built on the fourth and fifth day after the second and third were washed out completely. The first day...
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Not Virat Kohli or Jasprit Bumrah, this Indian player is bowling coach Morne Morkel’s X-Factor | – Times of India

KANPUR: Ravindra Jadeja is a complete package who can create magic on the field, India's bowling coach Morne Morkel gushed on Monday, extolling the incredible skills of the all-rounder who achieved the double of 300 Test wickets and 3000 runs.Jadeja became the second fastest to achieve the milestone, reaching there in 74 Tests, two more than England great Ian Botham.The 35-year-old entered the 300-wicket club when he dismissed Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud on the fourth day of the rain-hit second Test here."For me, he's a complete package. You know, he bats, he bowls, he's a guy in the field that can make magic happen. There's always a guy that you want in your team, and he's done that for so many years for India," Morkel said in the post-day press meet."To join the 300 club is special. He's a...
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‘India are playing Bazball’: Former England captain on hosts’ quickfire innings against Bangladesh in Kanpur Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit - X) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan commented on India's approach in the second Test against Bangladesh, likening their swift first innings to England's "Bazball" style.India's batsmen played with aggression in their first innings at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Rohit Sharma led the charge after bundling out Bangladesh for 233 by the second session.Vaughan shared his thoughts on X, stating, "I see India are playing Bazball," drawing a comparison to England's aggressive cricket.'Bazball' refers to England's attacking strategy under Brendon McCullum, who began his tenure as the red-ball coach in 2022.India managed to post 285/9 in 34.4 overs, declaring with a lead of 52 runs in the final session of Day 4. Jais...
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After fastest fifty, India smash fastest team hundred in Test cricket history | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal during his knock against Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After hitting the fastest team fifty, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal helped India achieve another record on Day 4 in the second Test against Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Monday.Captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed soon after India registered the first instance of a team scoring 50 runs inside the first three overs in a Test match.Rohit hit 3 sixes and a four in his 11-ball 23 before falling to Mehidy Hasan Miraz.But his captain's dismissal didn't deter Yashasvi Jaiswal one bit as he continued his blazing knock against Bangladesh, now in the company of Shubman Gill.Jaiswal got to his fifty off just 31 balls equalling the record of Shar...