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‘Hardik Pandya is as skilled as Ben Stokes, but…’: Former New Zealand all-rounder | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya possesses abilities that are on par with England's top all-rounder and skipper Ben Stokes, according to former New Zealand player Scott Styris. However, Styris believes that the talented Indian cricketer must demonstrate greater consistency in his performances.The Indian selectors opted for Suryakumar Yadav to lead the T20I team against Sri Lanka instead of Pandya.Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained the decision, stating that he "wanted someone who was likely to be available more often." "This champion all-rounder (Pandya) has got as many skills as anyone. He's probably in a similar ability-zone as someone like Ben Stokes. He's got much more talent than that (his recent performances)," Styris told PTI Videos in an interview.Styris had no doubt about Pandya's t...
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‘I was hoping to play well against RCB so that Virat Kohli…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy enjoyed a breakthrough season in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). His performance, marked by both batting display and bowling contributions, solidified his position as a key player for his franchise.Reddy's contributions with the bat were significant, accumulating 303 runs in 13 matches. This impressive run tally, coupled with his three wickets, showcased his all-round capabilities.His performances played a crucial role in SRH's journey to the IPL 2024 final, where they were ultimately defeated by the Kolkata Knight Riders.Beyond the statistics, Reddy's journey reveals a deep admiration for cricketing legends who have shaped his aspirations. He has openly expressed his admiration for Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers,...
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600 runs in a day in Tests? England star says… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England vice-captain Ollie Pope has expressed optimism about England's cricket team potentially achieving a score of 600 runs in a single day of Test cricket under favourable conditions. This confidence stems from England's recent performance, including a victory in the second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge, where England won by 241 runs. In this match, Pope, along with Harry Brook and Joe Root, scored centuries, marking a historic achievement for England by surpassing 400 runs in both innings for the first time in Test cricket's 147-year history.Pope's belief in England's scoring capabilities is further bolstered by a previous match against Pakistan at Rawalpindi in December 2022, where England scored 506-4 on the first day, facing only 75 overs. According to P...
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2nd Test: Hodge and Athanaze lead West Indies fightback against England | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kavem Hodge and Alick Athanaze spearheaded a West Indies comeback on a bright second day of the second Test at Trent Bridge on Friday, guiding their team to 351-5 at stumps, trailing England by 65 runs.Hodge crafted a smooth 120, marking his maiden Test century, while Athanaze contributed 82. The duo forged an impressive 175-run partnership, capitalizing on favorable batting conditions and vexing the English bowlers.In response to England's first-innings total of 416, West Indies encountered setbacks in the morning session, losing Mikyle Louis for 21, skipper Kraigg Brathwaite for 48, and Kirk McKenzie for 11.Louis attempted to hit spinner Shoaib Bashir over the top but was expertly caught by Harry Brook, who ran back from mid-on to complete the dismissal.Brathwaite, unsettle...
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2nd Test: Ton-up Ollie Pope leads England to 416 all out against West Indies | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ollie Pope capitalized on his good fortune, scoring 121 runs to propel England to a formidable 416 all out on the opening day of the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge on Thursday.Despite being dropped twice, on 46 and 54, Pope crafted his sixth Test century, building upon Ben Duckett's scintillating 71 in the morning session, as the hosts established a commanding position.England, having been put in to bat, suffered an early setback when Zak Crawley was caught at slip by Alick Athanaze off Alzarri Joseph on the third delivery of the match.However, Duckett responded emphatically, striking four consecutive boundaries to kickstart his innings and raced to his half-century off just 32 balls.Duckett appeared to be on track for his fourth Test century, but his innings...
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England skipper Ben Stokes backs Chris Woakes to help fill Anderson void | Cricket News – Times of India

Chris Woakes, a seasoned all-rounder, is poised to spearhead England's bowling attack as they embark on a new era without the legendary James Anderson, according to captain Ben Stokes, who describes Woakes as "phenomenal."Anderson bid farewell to international cricket after England's resounding victory over the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's, where they triumphed by an innings and 114 runs.The 41-year-old's illustrious career saw him claim 704 Test wickets, the highest tally by any fast bowler in the history of the format, across an England record of 188 matches.England's bowling arsenal will be without the combined prowess of Anderson and Stuart Broad, who retired after the Ashes series against Australia last year, as they prepare for the second Test at Trent Bridge on Thursda...
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‘We’ve lost our greatest-ever bowler’: Joe Root hopeful of ‘very bright’ future despite James Anderson farewell | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The recent Test series against the West Indies marked a significant change of the guard for England's fast-bowling attack. While the legendary James Anderson bid farewell to Test cricket after a record-breaking career, a new generation of pace bowlers, spearheaded by Gus Atkinson, stepped into the limelight.England star Joe Root has expressed his confidence in Gus Atkinson's ability to play a pivotal role in shaping England's fast-bowling attack following Jimmy Anderson's retirement from Test cricket. Anderson, who has taken more wickets (704) than any other fast bowler in Test history, bid an emotional farewell to the game after the first Test against the West Indies at Lord's.Root acknowledged Anderson's status as "our greatest ever bowler" but also recognized the opportuni...
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Mark Wood replaces retired Anderson in England squad for second Windies Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Mark Wood has been selected to replace James Anderson in England's squad for the upcoming second Test against West Indies, which will take place at Trent Bridge next week, as announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Saturday.Anderson, aged 41, retired on Friday after completing his 188th Test match, having claimed 704 wickets throughout his impressive 21-year career, placing him as the third-highest wicket taker in the format, reported Reuters. England secured a comprehensive victory over West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at Lord's.Wood, who is 34 years old, has represented England in 34 Tests, taking 108 wickets in the process. His most recent Test appearance was against India in March.The second Test is set to commence on Thursday, and the ...
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‘Bowled fans over with…’: Sachin Tendulkar lauds James Anderson after last Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: 'A joy to watch you bowl,' said legendary Sachin Tendulkar as he led the cricketing fraternity in wishing England great James Anderson, who ended over two-decade long career on Friday. With England's big win over West Indies in the first Test at The Lord's, Anderson's glittering career came to an end. The 41-year-old walked away with impressive 704 wickets in 188 Tests which had 32 five-wicket hauls in it.“Hey Jimmy! You've bowled the fans over with that incredible 22-year spell. Here's a little wish as you bid goodbye,” Tendulkar wrote on his ‘X' account.“It has been a joy to watch you bowl - with that action, speed, accuracy, swing and fitness. You've inspired generations with your game,” he added.Tendulkar, who retired in 2013, wished Anderson to have a wonderful time with...
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England thrash West Indies by an innings in James Anderson’s farewell Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pace great James Anderson bowed out of international cricket on a winning note as England thrashed West Indies by an innings and 114 runs in the first Test at Lord's on Friday. Anderson, in his 188th and final Test, took a wicket on the third day, marking the end of his illustrious career.Before the start of play, a visibly emotional Anderson walked onto the field to a guard of honour and a standing ovation from the crowd.However, the 41-year-old quickly focused on the game, and in his second over of the day, he dismissed Joshua Da Silva for 9, claiming his 704th Test wicket. Anderson’s wicket greatly diminished West Indies' chances of making England bat again.Da Silva's departure was quickly followed by that of Alzarri Joseph, who scored 8 runs. Joseph attempted to fight bac...
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England’s Ben Stokes becomes just third player after Garry Sobers and Jacques Kallis to achieve… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England's Ben Stokes achieved a significant milestone on Thursday, joining the elite ranks of West Indies' Garry Sobers and South Africa's Jacques Kallis, by becoming the third cricketer globally and the first from England to amass over 6,000 runs and take more than 200 wickets in Test cricket. This accomplishment was reached during the first Test of a three-match series against West Indies at Lord's, where Stokes secured his 200th Test wicket by dismissing Kirk McKenzie. To date, Stokes has participated in 103 Tests, during which he has taken 200 wickets. Additionally, he has scored 6,320 runs at an average of 35.30, including 13 centuries and 31 half-centuries, with his highest score being 258.For context, Garry Sobers has a record of 8,032 runs and 235 wickets in 93 Tests,...
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James Anderson’s daughters ring bell at Lord’s in his farewell match. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: James Anderson's farewell match at Lord's was marked by a heartwarming moment as his daughters had the privilege of ringing the iconic bell before the start of opening day’s play against West Indies on Wednesday.The legendary fast bowler, who has taken a record-breaking 700 Test wickets, received a standing ovation and a wave of applause from the crowd as he stepped onto the field for his 188th and final Test.England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to field against the West Indies, a decision that was met with resounding cheers from the spectators at the "Home of Cricket."The overcast conditions seemed to favour Anderson, known for his exceptional swing bowling skills. Fans and pundits alike anticipated that the conditions would provide the perfect stage for Anderso...
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‘The other guy is from Indian cricket team’: Sachin Tendulkar picks partner beyond Roger Federer and Shane Warne. Watch | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar graced the prestigious Centre Court at Wimbledon 2024 with his presence on Saturday. Besides witnessing the high-octane tennis matches, Tendulkar shared a frame with Roger Federer and expressed his desire to partner with the tennis legend in a cricket match.Tendulkar, when queried about his preferred tennis star to partner with in cricket, chose Federer, attributing his choice to Federer's familial cricket background and their mutual enjoyment of the game. Tendulkar said, "One tennis player I would love to bat with has to be Roger (Federer) because he has also got cricketing connections. His mother is from South Africa, and he follows cricket. And when we sat together and chatted, we discussed a lot of cricket, not just tennis. So i...
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Watch: Global sports icons, including India’s Sachin Tendlukar, welcomed to the Royal Box at Wimbledon 2024 | Tennis News – Times of India

The Royal Box at Wimbledon's centre court is always one of the centres of attraction during arguably the most revered Grand Slam event on the international tennis calendar, and global sporting icons graced the occasion at this year's edition as well.As a tradition, the celebrities are individually introduced to the crowd in attendance and welcomed to the Royal Box. Among those present on Saturday were cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar from India, alongside greats of the gentleman's game from England, namely Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Joe Root -- each receiving a rousing reception from the crowd. WATCH VIDEOTendulkar, Guardiola, Olympians and sporting stars welcomed into royal box | Wimbledon 2024Among the other sporting royalty present were Premier League champions Manchester City's coac...
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‘Please welcome, Sachin Tendulkar’: Wimbledon Centre Court erupts in applause for cricket icon. Watch | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Wimbledon Centre Court experienced a special moment when the announcer hailed Sachin Tendulkar as a cricketing icon known for being a World Cup winner and the highest run-scorer in the history of the sport. This announcement was met with significant applause from the audience. The post capturing this moment, titled "It's great to welcome you back to Centre Court, @sachin_rt," displays the warm reception he received."We are also joined by a legend of the game from India.Another World Cup winner and all-time highest run scorer in the cricket history, please welcome, Sachin Tendulkar!" The crowd erupted in applause for the cricket icon, marking a grand and memorable welcome for Tendulkar.Watch:Accompanying Sachin Tendulkar in the VIP section were notable England cricketers B...
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‘Lucky enough to witness us play cricket’: Ben Stokes’s bizarre rallying call to England during 2023 Ashes

England skipper Ben Stokes gave a curious speech in the dressing room after the 4th Ashes Test was washed out with the Australians leading 2-1, saying that they’ll be forever entrenched in the minds of people who have watched the team play Bazball. “Everything we’ve done up until now isn’t going to stop because we haven’t managed to win the urn back. The reward for our work isn’t what we get but what we become. And what we have managed to do is we’ve managed to become a sports team that will live forever in the memory of people who were lucky enough to witness us play cricket,” Stokes was quoted as saying in the documentary ‘Ashes 2023 | Our Take.’ With the Aussies leading 2-1, England would not be able to win the urn even after playing the 5th Test which they did and the series was tie...
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‘Jonny will hate me saying this, but…’: Root on Bairstow-Carey Ashes 2023 stumping controversy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Joe Root, England's former captain and current batsman, expressed his unexpected perspective on the unique dismissal of Jonny Bairstow during the 2023 Ashes series against Australia. While acknowledging the legality of the dismissal, Root emphasized the importance of players being more vigilant on the field.The incident occurred during the second Test of the Ashes series, with England facing a daunting chase of 371 runs.Jonny Bairstow, known for his tenacity, was on 10 runs when the controversial moment took place.After evading a delivery, Bairstow inadvertently wandered out of his crease, believing the ball to be dead. However, Alex Carey, the Australian wicketkeeper, capitalized on the situation and swiftly stumped Bairstow before he could return to safety.The dismissal, wh...
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