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22Jan

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Mohammed Shami: Can’t doubt this Indian team after results in last 4-6 years

India’s player of the match against New Zealand in the second ODI felt like the team’s performance in recent times hasn’t warranted the scepticism that has followed the team in a World Cup year. In the aftermath of a thumping eight-wicket win over the visitors on Saturday in Raipur, Mohammed Shami responded to being asked whether the Indian team is sure of its first choice XI for the upcoming World Cup. “If people still doubt the Indian team despite the results it has given in the last four to six years…,” Shami retorted. “The World Cup is still a long time away; we need to play a lot of games and need to try out more players before that.” Shami’s comments came following India’s seventh successive ODI series win at home, a run maintained since the 2-3 loss to Australia ahead of the 2019...

20Jan

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ICC falls prey to online scam, loses close to 2.5million USD: Report

The ICC has allegedly lost close to USD 2.5 million after becoming a victim of cyber crime, according to a report. The incident of phishing, which originated in the USA, took place last year, ESPNCricinfo reported. “The route used by fraudsters to commit the financial scam was Business E-mail Compromise (BEC), also known as e-mail account compromise, which the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) describes as ‘one of the most financially damaging online crimes’,” the report stated. An investigation is underway as the ICC, which is not commenting on the matter, reported the incident to law enforcement agency in the US. How the scam took place is not yet known. “It is not yet known what route exactly the fraudsters took to get the money transferred from the ICC account – whether they had...

20Jan

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Getting more opportunities to bat in last one year has helped my power game: Santner

New Zealand left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner feels getting more opportunities to bat over the past 12 months has led to an improvement in his power game and helped him chip in with useful knocks. Santner smashed his third ODI fifty on Wednesday while supporting a rampaging Michael Bracewell in a whirlwind 162-run stand for the seventh wicket against India, taking New Zealand very close to the finishing line in Hyderebad. Batting at number eight, his game plan is simple – to hit sixes from ball one – and that was amply clear in the way he batted in the centre nets of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium on Friday. Like the rest of the New Zealand batters, he mostly faced the spinners and tried to hit most balls out of the park. “Being an all-rounder you need to chip in both the department...

19Jan

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Ind vs NZ 1st ODI | Intent was to put bowlers under pressure: Gill

India’s Shubman Gill celebrates his double century during the first ODI cricket match between India and New Zealand, at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, in Hyderabad, on January 18, 2023 | Photo Credit: PTI “It [the double century] means a lot to me,“ said a visibly pleased Shubman Gill, the India opener who cracked a brilliant, match-winning 208 against New Zealand in the first ODI here on Wednesday night.“This is what dreams are made of. It’s amazing,” Gill said about joining Kishan in the 200-club. “He’s one of my best mates in the team and it’s amazing to be able to spend time with him. I was there when he scored his double hundred and it felt amazing,” he said at the post-match briefing here..”“I think in the first ODI against Sri Lanka and in the third ODI, I was set ...

18Jan

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Watch: Ishan Kishan tries to imitate Tom Latham after Hardik’s freak dismissal

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s bizarre dismissal in the first ODI against New Zealand led to an avoidable on-field moment between the two teams here on Wednesday. Hardik (28) was adjudged bowled in a rather questionable call from third umpire K N Anantha Padmanabhan. After he missed a cut shot completely off medium pacer Daryl Mitchell, the bails came off and New Zealand appealed for a bowled dismissal. Chad ishan kishan 😂😂Hahaha Ishan Kishan having a laugh at Tom Latham… 😂😂 #IndvNZ *Comms: Don’t know what is happening! 🙄 pic.twitter.com/lpUwPO3edh — 👌👑 (@kingstar1816) January 18, 2023 New Zealand skipper and wicketkeeper Tom Latham’s gloves were close to the stumps at the time of action and he did not know if he had dislodged the bails unintentionally or the ball clipped the stump...

18Jan

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Shubman Gill’s father wasn’t happy with the century against Sri Lanka: Gurkeerat Mann. ‘When will he learn … he isn’t going to get these starts all the time’

Right from his U-14 days, Shubman Gill’s father, Lakhwinder, an ardent cricket fan, would get upset whenever he threw away his starts. When the entire country was celebrating Gill’s famous 91 at Gabba, Gill Sr was rueing the fact that why all of a sudden his son “played away from his body” against Nathan Lyon. When Shubman scored his first century in India at Thiruvananthapuram against Sri Lanka, Lakhwinder again was very upset after he got out on 116. “You see how he is getting out, even after he scored a century, he had enough time to score a double century. He will not get these starts all the time. When will he learn?” Gurkeerat Mann narrates the lament he heard from Shubman’s father at his residence on Sunday. ICYMI – 𝙒𝙃𝘼𝙏. 𝘼. 𝙆𝙉𝙊𝘾𝙆! 💪 💪That celebration says it ALL 👌 👌 Follow the ...

18Jan

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Ind vs NZ, 1st ODI | Shubhman Gill becomes fastest Indian to reach 1,000 ODI runs in terms of innings; hits double ton

Shubman Gill celebrates after scoring double century during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on January 18, 2023. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Shubhman Gill, who scored his first double century in One-Day Internationals on Wednesday against New Zealand in Hyderabad, became the quickest Indian to score 1,000 runs in ODI cricket in terms of innings. The record for reaching the 1,000 runs mark by an Indian was jointly held by former skipper Virat Kohli and veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan. Both Kohli and Dhawan had taken 24 innings to reach the milestone, five more than Shubhman Gill who achieved the feat in 19 innings. Milestone 🚨 - Shubman Gill becomes the fastest Indian to score...

18Jan

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Virat Kohli back in top-five in ODI rankings

Back at his vintage best, former India skipper Virat Kohli, who scored two centuries and scored 283 runs in three matches against Sri Lanka, jumped two places to break into top-five in the latest ICC ODI rankings released on Wednesday. Kohli now has 750 points and has second-placed Rassie van der Dussen (766) and third-placed Quinton de Kock (759) in his sights, while Pakistan skipper Babar Azam remains way out in front with 887 points. Kohli has the opportunity to close the gap further in the ongoing three-match ODI series against New Zealand. Big change at the top of the @MRFWorldwide ICC Men's Player Rankings ⬇️https://t.co/Kv8kBeQ9wK — ICC (@ICC) January 18, 2023 Kohli’s team-mates Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have also moved up in rankings. Gill, who hit his mai...

18Jan

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In passing away of Kaptaan Ji Radheyshyam Sharma, Delhi cricket loses another pillar

In the passing away of Subhania Cricket Club’s founder-cum-coach Radheysham Sharma another pillar of the Capital’s cricket coaching has fallen. Radheyshyam, who was 90, passed away in Delhi on Wednesday morning. During the 1960s to 2000, Delhi cricket was dominated by players from clubs, notably Sonnet, Subhania, R R Gymkhana and National Stadium Sports Centre. With Sonnet’s founder and coach Tarak Sinha having left this world a couple of years ago, Radheyshyam’s death has come as a big blow to the Capital’s cricket, which is already struggling to match its performances of the 1970s and ’80s. Subhania had the rare distinction of some of the greats of Indian cricket of those days having represented it in some local tournaments in the 1960s and ’70s. They included ‘Tiger’ Pataudi, Bishan ...

18Jan

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Pakistan board defends Babar Azam over fake sexting allegations

Babar Azam of Pakistan | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Pakistan Cricket Board has slammed a news broadcaster for tweeting baseless allegations of Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam sexting a teammate’s girlfriend.The tweet by Fox Cricket said that Azam was accused of allegedly sexting after videos and voice notes went viral.As our media partner, you might have considered ignoring such unsubstantiated personal allegations which Babar Azam has not deemed worthy of a response. https://t.co/QZFAxbd4QR— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 17, 2023The allegations were based on a joke tweeted by a parody account ‘Dr Nimo Yadav’. The tweet, now deleted, read: “Babar Azam sexting with GF of another Pakistan cricketer and promising her that her bf won’t be out of the team if she keeps sexti...

17Jan

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Boult, Southee’s absence leaves massive hole; Sodhi too out of first ODI: Latham

New Zealand’s stand-in-captain Tom Latham addresses a media conference ahead of the first ODI match against India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on January 17, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Experienced pacers Tim Southee and Trent Boult's absence leaves a "massive hole" in the New Zealand squad but it also provides a chance to fringe players to step up during the India tour, stand-in-captain Tom Latham said on Tuesday.While Southee has gone back home after a successful tour of Pakistan, Boult is playing the ILT20 in the UAE, having opted out of a New Zealand central contract.In the batting department, the Kiwis will miss the services of regular skipper Kane Williamson."They (Boult, Southee, Williamson) are not in the side and that leaves a massive hole for u...

17Jan

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Overlooked for Australia series, Sarfaraz Khan mashes another Ranji Trophy hundred

Mumbai batsman Sarfaraz Khan celebrates after scoring a century against Delhi on the first day of the Ranji Match at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium on January 17, 2023. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Sitting atop a pile of runs, Sarfaraz Khan was a shattered man after failing to break into the Indian team for the upcoming Test series against Australia. Not one to give up, the Mumbai run-machine sent the national selectors yet another reminder on Tuesday, notching up his third century in the ongoing edition of Ranji Trophy to extend his astonishing run in the Indian domestic circuit. That Mumbai could make 293 before being bowled out on the first day of their Group B match against traditional rivals Delhi, was largely due to the 25-year-old's 125 off 155 balls at the Feroz Shah Kotla. The i...

17Jan

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Pace of deliveries is little slower in U-19 cricket: Shafali Verma

With 74 senior international appearances under her belt, Shafali Verma is finding the pace of U-19 bowlers in the ongoing junior Women’s World Cup, slightly easier to face. Shafali, who has already played 51 WT20Is and 21 WODIs besides two Tests for India senior team, is currently leading the U-19 national side in the Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup. She has already stamped her class with 16-ball-45 against South Africa and 34-ball-78 against UAE in consecutive win for the Indian girls. “There is lot of difference because the ball is coming in little slow in the U-19 and the wicket is also in the slower side and we are trying to get used to that. And of course, a little bit of difference, seamers have good pace, a good mind-set here also but they are all learning and I really enjoying playin...

17Jan

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Ranji Trophy: Jaydev Unadkat felicitated on his 100th first-class match

Saurashtra captain Jaydev Unadkat, playing his 100th first-class match, was felicitated by the state unit after the toss against Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. “Jaydev is an exceptional cricketer with outstanding cricketing skill and leadership. Under his captaincy, Saurashtra became champions of the Ranji Trophy in season 2019-20 and of Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2022-23. I wish him many more success representing Team India as well as Team Saurashtra,” former BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said during the feliciation. In 99 first-class matches, Unadkat has bagged 370 wickets with best bowling figures of 13/103 in a match. In a series of tweets on the eve of his 100th first-class Unadkat shared an interesting story about his first-class debut. On the eve of my 100th first-class game, I want t...

16Jan

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Grateful for support, good wishes, says Rishabh Pant as he recovers

Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant. File | Photo Credit: PTI Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Monday thanked all his fans and well-wishers for their support and good wishes as he continues to receive treatment after meeting with a car accident last year. Pant said that his surgery was a success and his "road to recovery" has begun. He also thanked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and government authorities for their "incredible support". "I am humbled and grateful for all the support and good wishes. I am glad to let you know that my surgery was a success. The road to recovery has begun and I am ready for the challenges ahead. Thank you to the @BCCI, @JayShah & government authorities for their incredible support," tweeted Pant. I am humbled ...

16Jan

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Watch: Pakistan’s Nida Dar and Kainat Imtiaz involve in a bizarre run-out

Pakistan’s Nida Dar and Kainat Imtiaz were involved in a ridiculous mix-up as both ended up at the same end. The incident happened in the 31st over of the match. Nida Dar punched off the back foot to the left of the cover and was immediately off a run while kept saying no. They both ended up at the same end as Meg Lanning lobbed her throw to Beth Mooney, who removed the bails. Oh no! A mix-up in the middle for Pakistan sees both Batters stranded at the non-strikers end!#AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/JCKKldbuSI — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 16, 2023 But the question was which of the duo would walk back and after several replays, the third umpire arrived to the conclusion that Dar reached the non-striker’s first. Dar beat Kainat by a toe. After being put into bat, Pakistan poste...

15Jan

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Ishan Kishan is strong contender for Test spot in Pant’s absence: Mohammad Azharuddin

Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin believes Ishan Kishan would be a strong option as a wicket-keeper batter in the absence of Rishabh Pant for next month’s four-match Test series against Australia. Ishan was handed a maiden call-up in India’s Test squad for the Border-Gavaskar trophy beginning at Nagpur on February 9. Azhar, who is doing commentary in the International League T20 in UAE, said what happened to Pant is very unfortunate but Ishan’s aggressive style of batting makes him a strong contender for the wicketkeeper-batter’s slot. Pant was severely injured in a car accident in the last week of December while he was travelling from Delhi to Roorkee. He will be sidelined for most of the 2023 season as he recovers from multiple injuries. “Ishan Kishan has been selected in the ...

14Jan

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Ethics Officer dismisses ‘Conflict of Interest’ complaint against BCCI president Roger Binny

Roger Binny, BCCI President. File | Photo Credit: R. Ragu The BCCI Ethics Officer Justice (Retd) Vineet Saran has "dismissed" the 'Conflict of Interest' case filed against BCCI president Roger Binny, stating that complainant Sanjeev Gupta's claims were devoid of any "merit". Gupta's contention in his complaint was that 1983 World Cup hero's daughter-in-law Mayanti Langer Binny working for Star Sports as an anchor amounts to having a contract with the BCCI and thus is a Conflict of Interest. Star Sports is the official broadcaster of Indian Premier League as well as Indian national team's home games along with all ICC events. Gupta, a former Apex Council member of Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), has been filing complaints against who's who of Indian cricket including Sachin ...

14Jan

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‘Potentially last minute that was a change of mind’: Zampa on being told he had a ‘very good chance’ of featuring in the Australia squad for India Tests

Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa wasn’t added to Australia’s 18-player squad for the India Test series in February-March. The 30-year-old however, felt like his recent white ball cricket outings for Australia were in favor of him to be one of the four spinners the Pat Cummins-led lineup has added. “I’m very disappointed. I would have loved to have been on it,” Zampa was quoted by cricket.com.au. “Don’t know what’s next for me now, it’s two-and-a-half years until the next subcontinent tour. I thought with the way I’ve been going in international in particular that this was going to be my opportunity.” An 18-player Test squad has been assembled for the Qantas Tour of India in February and March. Congratulations to everyone selected! pic.twitter.com/3fmCci4d9b — Cricket Australia (@Crick...

14Jan

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5 teenagers who will challenge Magnus Carlsen at Tata Steel Chess Wijk

As ‘Chess Wimbledon’ gets underway at Tata Steel Chess Wijk on Saturday, all eyes will undoubtedly be on five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen as he tries to dominate the world of chess. Among the challengers this time, he faces as many as five teenagers, three of who are from India. Let’s take a look at the young challengers Dommaraju Dommaraju Gukesh has already experienced quite a few highs and lows. He became India’s youngest Grandmaster but missed becoming the world’s youngest GM by just 17 days. (Twitter) At just 16, the Indian Grandmaster is the youngest of the challengers. Ever since becoming a GM in 2019 – at the age of 12 and missed becoming the youngest GM by 17 days — Gukesh has sent shockwaves around the world with his performances, including becoming the youngest person...