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Is that Hardik Pandya or Anil Kumble? | Cricket News – Times of India

All-rounder Hardik Pandya was spotted trying his hands at leg-spin in Anil Kumble style at the nets during India's training session in Pallekele ahead of the first T20I on Saturday, which opens India's tour of Sri Lanka. Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants shared an image of Hardik bowling leg-spin and a similar action image of Kumble in his delivery stride besides that to showcase the similarity in action. Fresh from his match-winning exploits to help India win the T20 World Cup last month and a break from the tour of Zimbabwe after that, Hardik will be keen to return to the field in Sri Lanka. However, he won't be the vice-captain of the side, like he was during the T20 World Cup.After Rohit Sharma's retirement from T20Is, the BCCI decided to not just hand over the ca...
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San Francisco Unicorns 198/5 in 19.3 Overs | San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings Live Score, Challenger: Super Kings opt to bowl against Unicorns – The Times of India

San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings Live Score, MLC Challenger: The penultimate match of the 2024 MLC season, the San Francisco Unicorns take on Texas Super Kings in the Challenger game. The Unicorns suffered a big defeat in their qualifier game, while the Super Kings won big in their eliminator. var _mfq = window._mfq || []; _mfq.push(["setVariable", "toi_titan", window.location.href]); !(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n; n.loaded...
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San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings Live Score, Challenger: Last chance to enter the final for SFU and TSK – The Times of India

San Francisco Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings Live Score, MLC Challenger: The penultimate match of the 2024 MLC season, the San Francisco Unicorns take on Texas Super Kings in the Challenger game. The Unicorns suffered a big defeat in their qualifier game, while the Super Kings won big in their eliminator. var _mfq = window._mfq || []; _mfq.push(["setVariable", "toi_titan", window.location.href]); !(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n; n.loaded...
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San Francisco Unicorns 101/5 in 14.0 Overs | Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns Live Score, Qualifier: Washington Freedom opt to bowl against San Francisco Unicorns – The Times of India

Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns Live Score, MLC Qualifier: The league phase of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024 concluded with Washington Freedom and the San Francisco Unicorns emerging as the top two teams, showcasing their dominance and depth. Both teams finished with identical records of 5 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no result, only separated by net run rate. Under the astute leadership of Steven Smith, Washington Freedom have been a force to reckon with throughout the tournament. Smith's strategic acumen and consistent performance have inspired the team to deliver in crucial moments, making them one of the most balanced sides in the competition. On the other hand, the San Francisco Unicorns, led by the dynamic Corey Anderson, have matched Washington Freedom stride for stride. An...
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‘My father passed away when I was in second grade and…’: Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has shed light on the profound impact his father's untimely demise had on his bond with his sister, Juhika Bumrah. The tragic event, which occurred when Bumrah was in second grade and his sister in fourth, brought them closer as a family unit, forging an unbreakable connection that has only strengthened over the years.'As I told you, my father passed away when I was in second grade and my sister in fourth grade. Then we became really close as a family because life suddenly changed. We had some financial issues as well. So my mother started working. We became very close as a family because we went through a lot of ups and downs. But since then, that bond has become stronger and stronger. And that has only grown over the years," Bumrah told Indi...
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Bizarre! Cricket club in England bans players from hitting sixes. Here’s Why | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Southwick and Shoreham Cricket Club, one of the most historic cricket clubs in England, has implemented a new rule that prohibits batters from hitting sixes.While this regulation might appear unusual to certain cricket fans , it bears a striking resemblance to a common practice in gully cricket throughout India.It is important to note that a significant portion of backyard cricket takes place in residential neighborhoods.Consequently, hitting powerful shots frequently causes disturbance to the residents living in the vicinity.This is precisely the rationale behind the decision made by the Southwick and Shoreham Cricket Club, which has been in existence for an impressive 234 years, to forbid batsmen from hitting sixes during matches.In West Sussex, a cricket club has intro...
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‘Hum bahut acche log hai’: Shoaib Malik requests India to visit Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik has extended an invitation to the Indian cricket team to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be held in Pakistan. Malik emphasized the importance of keeping politics separate from sports, suggesting that any bilateral issues between India and Pakistan should be addressed independently of their cricketing engagements. "Whatever reservations there are between the countries, that's a separate issue and should be solved separately. Politics shouldn't come into sports. The Pakistan team went to India last year, and now it's a good opportunity for the Indian team too. I think there are many players in the Indian team who haven't played in Pakistan, so it would be great for them. Hum bahut acche log hai (we are good peop...
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‘Rohit Sharma will faint’: Ex-Indian cricketer furious at Gautam Gambhir’s ‘u-turn’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth recently expressed his scepticism regarding Rohit Sharma's participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup, given the batsman's age. While acknowledging Virat Kohli's potential to play in the tournament due to his exceptional fitness, Srikkanth cast doubts on Rohit's ability to compete at such a level past the age of 40.This criticism from the former player came in response to Gautam Gambhir's optimistic view that both Kohli and Rohit could extend their careers to the 2027 World Cup, contingent on their fitness."He (Rohit Sharma) is a good player, but his age is 37 presently, and the next ODI World Cup is three more years ahead. He will be 40 years old then. I mean, unless you are a super-fit person like MS Dhoni or Sachin Tendulkar, y...
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‘Sir ek photo dedo na’: Rohit Sharma mobbed by fans at airport. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Following a triumphant victory at the T20 World Cup, title-winning Team India's captain Rohit Sharma returned to India after a vacation in the United States on Thursday.Upon his arrival at the airport, he was greeted by a large crowd of enthusiastic fans eager to catch a glimpse of their cricketing hero.The crowd was so overwhelming that one fan even requested Rohit for a photograph, addressing him as "Rohit sir" and pleading, "Rohit sir ek photo dedo na" (Rohit sir, please have a selfie with me).Watch:Accompanying Rohit were his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, and their daughter, Samaira, adding to the celebratory atmosphere surrounding the superstar cricketer's homecoming. The craze and adulation from fans were palpable, reflecting the immense pride and joy that Rohit's leadership and...
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MI New York 58/2 in 8.0 Overs | Texas Super Kings vs MI New York Live Score, Eliminator: Texas Super Kings opt to bowl against MI New York – The Times of India

Texas Super Kings vs MI New York Live Score, MLC Eliminator: As the curtain falls on the league stage of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024, defending champions MI New York find themselves in a precarious position, having narrowly secured a spot in the final four. Their journey continues with a crucial Eliminator match against the Texas Super Kings, who are out for revenge after being knocked out by MI New York in the inaugural season's Challenger game in 2023. The Texas Super Kings have shown better form throughout the season, securing three wins, two losses, and two no results. One of their victories came against MI New York, where a stellar performance by Rashid Khan set the stage for a thrilling encounter, ultimately decided by a 15-run margin in favor of the Super Kings. Khan's except...
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Hardik Pandya reacts to Natasa Stankovic’s latest social media post after divorce | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: It has been one week since Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic announced his separation.In a post on Instagram, Stankovic shared her first Instagram post, which featured joyful images of herself and her son Agastya at a dinosaur-themed park in Serbia.Previously shared on her Instagram stories, these images were reposted to her main feed, accompanied by a heart emoji as the caption.Pandya commented on this post with a heart emoji, an evil eye emoji, a heart emoji, and an okay hand emoji, demonstrating a supportive gesture towards Stankovic despite their separation.(Photo Credits: Natasa Stankovic's Instagram post )Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya had been together for four years before deciding to mutually part ways. They emphasized that this decision w...
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‘Not heard of’: Gray-Nicolls faces fans’ ire after cheeky remark on MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: English cricket equipment and clothing brand Gray-Nicolls faced significant backlash online after making a hilarious remark about former Indian captain MS Dhoni. During the Test series between England and West Indies, wicketkeepers Jamie Smith (England) and Josh Da Silva (West Indies) were seen using Gray-Nicolls gloves. The brand posted a comment on Facebook saying, "Are you even a wicketkeeper if you don't use Gray-Nicolls? Great to see Jamie Smith and Josh Da Silva keeping wickets in the ongoing Test series.Nature is healing."Gray-Nicolls Facebook postOne fan, surprised by the oversight, asked, "Do you know a cricketer named M S DHONI?" To this, the company cheekily replied, "not heard of them." This response did not sit well with MS Dhoni's fans, who quickly flooded the c...
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‘Just an excuse’: Ex-Pakistan captain rubbishes claims behind Hardik Pandya’s captaincy snub | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has argued that Hardik Pandya was relieved of his captaincy of India's T20I team due to his fitness issues. In a conversation with the Caught Behind YouTube channel, Latif dismissed these claims of Pandya's fitness issue as 'just an excuse'.The controversy emerged in the backdrop of the leadership debate after T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma's retirement from the shortest format of the game.Pandya subsequently lost out on the T20I captaincy to Suryakumar Yadav as decided by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during the squad announcement for the Sri Lanka tour.Latif argued that the rationale behind questioning Pandya's fitness as a factor for his non-selection as captain is flawed, pointing out that history has see...
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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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‘De do bhaiya bat’: Rinku Singh now after Suryakumar Yadav to give him a bat | Cricket News – Times of India

In a funny exchange on social media, India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh entertained their fans, reminding of the viral video from the Indian Premier League earlier this year when Rinku was seen requesting Virat Kohli to give him a bat.The Indian team is currently on the tour of Sri Lanka, which is set to begin on July 27 with the first T20I.In an Instagram story that has gone viral, Surya posted an image of himself talking to Rinku. Below the image, he wrote: "Theek hai bat le lena".Taking the banter ahead, Rinku reposted the story and added: "De do bhaiya bat". Surya pipped Hardik Pandya to get the BCCI's nod for T20I captaincy.Having led India twice in the shortest format in the past, Surya will captain the side for a three-match T20I series in the island nation. Th...
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‘Sachin Tendulkar se darr lagta tha…’: Former player recalls Wasim Akram’s team talk to get the Master’s scalp | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The great Sachin Tendulkar has played many memorable match-winning knocks in his glittering career. And it was evident that teams used to plan specially to dismiss him in order to win matches.Against Pakistan, the Indian batting legend played quite a few match-winning knocks none better than the 98-run knock in the 2003 ODI World Cup clash at Centurion.During the 1990s, the Indian batting team was so much dependent on the Master that his wicket used to be the defining and deciding factor between victory and defeat.A video doing the rounds on the internet has former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali talking about the aura and respect that Tendulkar commanded in the Pakistan dressing room in the 1990s.Basit Ali says, "He (Tendulkar) was a top order batsman and I was a middle order bat...
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‘It’s not just Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli, there are…’ – Ashish Nehra on Kohli, Gambhir back in same dressing room | Cricket News – Times of India

India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir took the question on his relationship with Virat Kohli head-on at the press conference before the team's departure for the tour of Sri Lanka. While Gambhir said that the matter is not for "public" consumption, it remains to be seen how the two players, who have had multiple on-field spats in the past, work together towards a common goal.Sharing his two cents on the matter, former India pacer Ashish Nehra, who has been Gambhir and Kohli's teammate in both domestic and international cricket, feels that things are different when you are trying to achieve something in unison, unlike when you are playing for different teams and trying to defeat each other. "It's not just Gambhir and Kohli, there are so many players who have had on-field spats in the past...
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Watch: Shafali Verma and Radha Yadav relive India’s resounding win against Nepal in Women’s Asia Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India thrashed Nepal by 82 runs at Dambulla on Tuesday to reach the semifinals Women's Asia Cup.Shafali Verma starred with a 81-run knock that came off 48 balls and was studded with a six and 12 fours as India piled up 178/3 in their 20 overs.Deepti Sharma took 3 wickets, while Radha Yadav and Arundhati Reddy took 2 wickets each as Nepal managed just 96/9 in their 20 overs and were eliminated from the tournament.On Wednesday, BCCI Women shared a video on their official X handle in which Shafali Verma and Radha Yadav relive India's resounding victory. Radha Yadav starts by saying that they had an interaction with the UAE team during which Shafali Verma had said that a bowler will bowl atleast 1-2 bad balls in an over, to which Radha says that Shafali is capable enough to hit g...
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‘Historic moment’: Bihar Cricket Association chief lauds Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after budget | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president, Rakesh Tiwari has welcomed the announcement made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget regarding the development of sports infrastructure in Bihar. He considers this a historic moment for the entire sporting community of the state.Tiwari expressed his sincere gratitude towards the Finance Minister, stating that this initiative is a crucial step towards nurturing the immense sporting talent present in Bihar."I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Honorable Finance Minister for the significant investment announced in the sports infrastructure in the Budget 2024. This is a historic moment for the entire sports community of our state," said Rakesh Tiwari, as quoted by IANS."The development of new sports facilitie...
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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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‘The preparations started post WPL’: Stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana lauds India’s win over Nepal | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The stand-in captain of the Indian women's cricket team, Smriti Mandhana expressed satisfaction with the performance of the middle-order batters against Nepal in the women's Asia Cup group stage match on Tuesday. With the regular captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, resting for the game and India comfortably leading the group, Mandhana decided to reshuffle the batting order to provide valuable game time to the middle-order batters.Mandhana, typically an opener, did not open the innings, allowing Shafali Verma (81) and Dayalan Hemalatha (47) to open the batting. The duo laid a solid foundation with a 122-run partnership in 14 overs. Subsequently, S Sajana (10) and Jemmimah Rodrigues (28) contributed to India's total of 178/3, which proved sufficient as Nepal could only manage 96/9 in th...
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Shafali Verma stars as India thrash Nepal to qualify for women’s Asia Cup semifinals | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's explosive batter Shafali Verma led the charge with a remarkable 48-ball 81, her career-best, propelling the defending champions to a decisive 82-run victory over Nepal In a commanding display at the Women's Asia Cup T20 tournament at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Tuesday. This win ensured India's progression to the semifinals.The match witnessed India experimenting with their batting lineup, with Shafali Verma and Dayalan Hemalatha opening the innings. The duo provided a stellar start, amassing 122 runs in the first 14 overs, setting a strong foundation for India's innings.Opting to bat first after winning the toss, India capitalized on the opportunity with Hemalatha contributing a valuable 47 runs. The partnership's aggressive approach was...
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Viv Richards, Carl Hooper demand ‘apology’ from Brian Lara for ‘gross misrepresenations’ in his new book | Cricket News – Times of India

The release of Brian Lara's book -- LARA The England Chronicles -- has courted controversy for the West Indies batting legend ever since arriving on the book shelves.Claiming that Viv Richards was a hard taskmaster, Lara's book mentions that Richards used to make him and Carl Hooper cry as the skipper of the West Indies team with his "intimidating tone of voice', which could affect anyone who was "not strong".Both Richards and Hooper have demanded an apology from Lara for "gross misrepresentations" about them.The controversial excerpt in the book read, "I will say this: Viv used to make me cry every three weeks, but he would make Carl cry once a week. Viv's tone of voice is intimidating and if you're not strong enough, you can take that personally and be affected by it."Me, I was never ...
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ICC forms three-member panel to review conduct of T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

COLOMBO: As was widely expected, the International Cricket Council (ICC), soon after the conclusion of its four-day Annual Conference here on Monday, announced that it had formed a three-member committee to "review the delivery" of the T20 World Cup which was co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies last month.The committee includes three directors-former New Zealand batsman Roger Twose, Lawson Naidoo and Imran Khwaja, who is the deputy chair of the ICC."The ICC Board confirmed that there will be a review into the delivery of the ICC T20 World Cup," the ICC stated in a release soon after the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting (AGM).Reportedly, the ICC has incurred losses over $20m for conducting matches in New York, Florida and Dallas. Apparently, the tournament's expenses for the...
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Sri Lanka and Bangladesh win, move closer to semifinal berth at Women’s Asia Cup 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Women's Asia Cup T20 tournament witnessed two contrasting matches on Monday, with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh emerging victorious against Malaysia and Thailand, respectively, in Group B. These victories have brought them closer to securing a semifinal berth.In the first match, the hosts, Sri Lanka, showcased their dominance by thrashing Malaysia by a staggering 114 runs.Chamari Athapaththu's blistering unbeaten knock of 119 runs off 69 deliveries, laced with 14 boundaries and seven maximums, propelled Sri Lanka to an imposing total of 184/4 after electing to bat first. Harshitha Madavi (26) and Anushka Sanjeewani (31) also contributed with valuable runs.Sri Lanka's bowling attack complemented their batting prowess, as Shashini Gimhani (3/9), Kawya Kavindi (2/7), and Kavisha ...
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‘Let’s come together and…’: Rishabh Pant wishes Team India ahead of Paris Olympics. Watch | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's star wicketkeeper-batter and T20 World Cup champion Rishabh Pant has extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent for the upcoming Paris Olympics. The Indian contingent, comprising 117 athletes, will be aiming for their best-ever medal haul at the Summer Games, which will commence on July 26.Ahead of the prestigious event, Pant shared a video message on his social media platform, expressing his support for the athletes and captioning it, "May the tricolour fly high at Paris.Wishing our Indian Olympic athletes all the best for Paris 2024." In the video, he urged the nation to unite and support the Indian Olympic athletes, acknowledging their tireless efforts and dedication to making the country proud on the global stage.Watch:India achieved its best-ever medal tal...
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