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Citing worsening women’s rights, Cricket Australia scraps Afghanistan T20Is | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia cancelled a T20 men's cricket series scheduled for later this year against Afghanistan on Tuesday, citing a worsening state of affairs for women in the Taliban-ruled nation.Cricket Australia said that the three-match series set for August at a neutral venue has been postponed after receiving advice "that conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan are getting worse".Afghanistan's love of cricket has grown dramatically in the last few years because to victories over more powerful countries in international competitions.However, women are essentially forbidden from playing the game under the Taliban's form of Islamic governance."Strong commitment to supporting participation by women and girls in cricket around the world" is the position maintained by Australia's cri...
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‘I didn’t make KKR successful…’: Gautam Gambhir on IPL journey with SRK’s franchise | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketing stalwart Gautam Gambhir embarks on a new chapter in his association with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), transitioning from his tenure as captain to a role as 'Team Mentor' with the franchise. As Gambhir takes on this new responsibility, his aim remains clear: to elevate KKR's performance and place them in a stronger position than their current standing.Gambhir's leadership had been instrumental in guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL titles over the last decade, solidifying their presence in the fiercely competitive tournament. Now, as he embraces his role as 'Team Mentor,' Gambhir is determined to leverage his experience and expertise to steer the franchise towards further success."I can assure you that whenever I leave this place (KKR), we will be...
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Watch: Rashid Khan’s no-look six against Ireland in 2nd T20I | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: That Rashid Khan is a world class bowler is a well-known fact. That he is more than a handy batsman down the order is also well-known.The Afghanistan all-rounder has won his team many matches with the bat also, especially in the shortest format of the game.An example of Rashid's batting prowess was seen at Sharjah on Sunday when Afghanistan beat Ireland by 10 runs in the 2nd T20I.On the last ball of the 18th over bowled by Ireland pacer Barry McCarthy, Rashid hit a no-look six stunning one and all at the stadium.McCarthy bowled a low full-toss on middle-leg, Rashid just stood still and simply swiped it away over the deep backward square leg fence for a six. Rashid didn't even look at it as it sailed over and looked like he was dabbing by the time he was done with the shot.The...
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Sri Lanka 15/2 in 4.5 Overs | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI Live Score – The Times of India

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Pakistan’s search for foreign coach extends as Shane Watson, Darren Sammy opt out | Cricket News – Times of India

Pakistan's quest for a foreign coach has encountered setbacks as former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson and former West Indian captain Darren Sammy have withdrawn from contention for the position of head coach of the national team.Sammy declined approaches from the PCB, citing his existing contract with the West Indies board as the head coach of the WI white-ball teams.Meanwhile, Watson returned home on Saturday night after turning down the offer from the Pakistan board.According to a knowledgeable source familiar with the situation, senior PCB officials engaged in extensive discussions with Watson in Karachi during the Pakistan Super League matches, offering him the position of head coach.“Watson had initially shown interest and kept certain financial and other conditions to accept...
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Mohammad Kaif’s ‘doctoring’ comment re-ignites pitch row around 2023 ODI World Cup final, puts Rohit Sharma & Rahul Dravid under the scanner | Cricket News – Times of India

India's defeat against Australia in the ODI World Cup final last year was preceded and followed by a lot of talk around the pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and accusations of home team trying to influence the preparation of the playing surface in their favour. Re-igniting that debate with his comments on an interview to Lallantop, former India batsman Mohammad Kaif said focusing too much on the pitch "messed up" India's preparations while the Aussies learned from their mistakes during the league-stage loss against the home team.He said skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid were keeping a close eye on the preparation of the pitch that kept changing as the match-day came closer. "I was there for three days, did a lot of shows. Rohit Sharma came in the evening with Dr...
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Shreyas Iyer joins Kolkata Knight Riders amid back injury concerns | Cricket News – Times of India

Shreyas Iyer, captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has joined the team's training camp ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season despite earlier concerns about his participation due to back issues.KKR shared photos of the skipper's arrival in the city on Saturday.The 29-year-old missed the previous season due to a back surgery in April last year. Although he returned to action in September, he has been battling discomfort in his back.ALSO READ: How to watch IPL in CanadaIyer played in the opening two Tests against England but had to withdraw from the Indian squad for the last three matches due to back stiffness.He also skipped Mumbai's Ranji Trophy quarterfinal but returned for the semifinal and final matches.Unfortunately, he was unable to continue playing in the ...
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A chance contract and how it turned around for R Ashwin | Cricket News – Times of India

CHENNAI: With a spring breeze blowing across M A Chidambaram Stadium, it was an evening to remember for R Ashwin and all those who turned up. Ashwin, who recently achieved the milestone double of playing 100 Test matches and picking up 500 wickets in the longest format, was being felicitated for his achievements and the Chennai cricket fraternity did its bit to make it special for their No.1 star. It was a trip down memory lane for the champion offie as he recalled how the seeds of the journey were sown about 16 years ago. “I would definitely not be able to sleep tonight if I do not recall this instance,” said Ashwin, who was presented by TNCA with a cheque worth Rs 1 crore and a special mace. “In 2008, I was playing a (TNCA first-division) game for Jolly Rovers CC against India Cements...
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‘Gauti bhai has done…’: Manish Pandey opens up on reuniting with Gautam Gambhir ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Preparations for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are underway as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) gear up for what promises to be an electrifying season. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the team is set to open their season with a fiery encounter against Pat Cummins's Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23. The fervour is palpable as players and coaches converge at the training camp, primed for the season's kick-off.Notably, KKR welcomes back Gambhir, not in his former roles of captain or coach, but as a mentor.Gambhir's influence on KKR's legacy is indelible, having led the team to its maiden IPL triumph in 2012 and securing a second title in 2014. The latter victory, achieved in a thrilling final against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), saw Manish Pandey's heroic innings...
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Watch: Mitchell Starc excited about his return to IPL ‘circus’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia pacer Mitchell Starc talked about his return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) and said he's ready for a "bit of circus."Starc will wear the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) uniform when he rejoins the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2024, marking his eagerly awaited comeback to the league after almost nine years. Starc made headlines when he went to auction for an outrageous 24.70 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history after KKR's heated bidding battle with the Gujarat Titans.The experienced bowler, who played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the early IPL seasons, is excited to start this new chapter with KKR and has expressed his delight about the possibility of rejoining the team. When considering his IPL career, Starc mentioned his pr...
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‘Without Virat Kohli, the Indian team cannot…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

The debate around the media report that the BCCI selectors might not consider Virat Kohli for the T20 World Cup in June this year has been one of the hottest in cricket corridors over the past week, and former selector and India opener Kris Srikkanth lambasted it as the work of jobless "rumour mongers".The Indian team will be led by Rohit Sharma, as confirmed by the BCCI secretary Jay Shah earlier this month. However, the inclusion of Kohli for the tournament is not certain, according to a report published in 'The Telegraph'.The report mentioned that India's failure to win an ICC trophy since the 2013 Champions Trophy may force the selectors to take a few tough decisions, including that of leaving out former captain Kohli.But Srikkanth refuted those reports as mere rumours. "No chance. ...
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Impressed with his yorker, MS Dhoni invites teenage pacer to CSK nets | Cricket News – Times of India

When Kugadas Mathulan bowled a lethal in-swinging yorker that swept the batsman off his feet, he wouldn't have thought that the viral clip from the match between St. John’s College and Jaffna Central College will catch the attention of Chennai Super Kings' iconic skipper MS Dhoni.The 17-year-old right-arm Jaffna pacer's dream delivery not only did that but also reportedly earned him an invitation to bowl in the CSK nets in IPL 2024, which is allowing Dhoni to have a closer look at the young bowler.Interestingly, Muthulan's bowling action bears close resemblance to current Mumbai Indians' bowling coach Lasith Malinga. Like the Sri Lankan great, Muthulan too delivers with an unusual round-arm action that can put the batsmen off. Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana is also part of the CSK...
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‘Hardik Pandya kya chaand se utar ke aaya hai? Why different rules for him?’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Former India fast bowler Praveen Kumar did not mince words when asked about his views on the controversy around Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, who have been removed from BCCI's list of contracted players for allegedly not making themselves available for selection in domestic cricket when fit and not on national duty. Speaking on a YouTube show, Kumar supported BCCI's latest diktat, which makes it mandatory for all contracted players to play domestic cricket.However, he added that the rule should apply to all players, including Hardik Pandya -- who kept his place in the list of contracted players despite being out of action for more than three months following an ankle injury during the ODI World Cup. "Hardik Pandya chaand se thodi utar ke aaya hai? Khelna padega isko bhi. Kyun iske liye...
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‘Dhoni sahab is there…’: Shardul Thakur opens up on CSK aspirations ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Following Mumbai's triumph in clinching their 42nd Ranji Trophy title, all-rounder Shardul Thakur is gearing up for a new challenge as he prepares to don the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Thakur, who played a pivotal role in Mumbai's Ranji success, expressed eagerness to learn from the legendary MS Dhoni as he embarks on his IPL journey with CSK.The 17th edition of the IPL is set to kick off on March 22, with defending champions Chennai Super Kings slated to lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore in a highly anticipated encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.Thakur, who returns to the franchise that played a significant role in shaping his cricketing career, spoke to ANI about his aspirations for the IPL season ahea...
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‘Didn’t feel like…’: Delhi Capitals assistant coach Pravin Amre on Rishabh Pant’s outing in nets | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pravin Amre, the assistant coach of Delhi Capitals (DC), has hailed Rishabh Pant's remarkable return to form during the team's pre-season camp, asserting that Pant's batting prowess remains "vintage" despite a 14-month absence from the game due to injury. Pant's exceptional performance in the camp comes as a promising sign ahead of his comeback in the upcoming IPL season, following a harrowing car accident in December 2022."As coaching unit and personally, it was really pleasing to see him bat.It didn't feel like he was batting after a long time. The bat swing was vintage," Amre expressed, as quoted by DC in a media release. He credited Pant's dedication and hard work throughout the year, highlighting his mental resilience and hunger for success.Also See: How to watch IPL Cri...
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Mumbai end eight-year drought, clinch 42nd Ranji Trophy title | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Domestic powerhouse Mumbai ended their eight-year title drought by lifting the coveted Ranji Trophy for a record-extending 42nd time in a thrilling culmination to the tournament on Thursday. The iconic Wankhede Stadium witnessed Mumbai's triumph as they defeated a resilient Vidarbha by 169 runs on the fifth and final day of a gripping summit clash.Scorecard: Ranji Trophy finalThe fate of the final, Mumbai's 48th appearance in the prestigious tournament's history, was sealed when the hosts set a daunting target of 538 runs for the visiting team, Vidarbha.Despite a valiant effort from Vidarbha captain Akshay Wadkar, who showcased remarkable resilience with his first century of the year, and Harsh Dubey, who contributed a vital fifty, Mumbai emerged victorious after a seesaw bat...
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When Sunil Gavaskar ‘mildly reprimanded’ Yashasvi Jaiswal in hotel elevator | Cricket News – Times of India

In the second Test of India's tour of the West Indies last year, Yashasvi Jaiswal threw his wicket away having done all the hard work to score a half-century in India's first innings. On the subsequent tour of South Africa, Jaiswal came across Sunil Gavaskar in the hotel elevator, and the batting legend "mildly reprimanded" the youngster for his dismissal.Gavaskar's words seemed to have done wonders to Jaiswal's approach as he scored a mammoth 712 runs in the recently concluded five-Test home series against England -- the highest aggregate by an Indian batsman against England in a Test series. "It felt very nice to see Yashasvi getting all those runs (against England) and the manner in which he dominated the attack," Gavaskar said in an interview with the Hindustan Times."I had mildly r...
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WPL: Bowlers and Shafali Verma take Delhi Capitals to final; RCB and MI to play eliminator | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: It has been a mixed WPL season for Shafali Verma. While she started with a bang by scoring two half centuries in her first three innings of the tournament, the hard-hitting opener somewhat lost her mojo in the next four matches. The final league game against Gujarat Giants on Wednesday saw Shafali show her full array of strokes in a scintillating 37- ball 71 (7x4, 5x6) as Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets, chasing down a target of 127 in just 13.1 overs.Shafali was ably supported by Jemimah Rodrigues (38 n.o. off 28b; 4x4, 1x6) with the pair adding 94 for the third wicket. The win saw Delhi, the league toppers, romp into its second successive WPL final which will be played on Sunday, while the Eliminator, to be played on Friday, will see Mumbai Indians take on the Royal Challen...
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Najmul Shanto guides Bangladesh to comfortable win against Sri Lanka in first ODI | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh secured a comfortable six-wicket victory, thanks to an unbeaten century from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto in the first one-day international (ODI) of a three-match series against Sri Lanka in Chittagong.Najmul's impressive knock of 122 not out off 129 balls, supported by Mushfiqur Rahim's unbeaten 73, propelled Bangladesh to a total of 257-4 in 44.4 overs after bowling out Sri Lanka for 255 runs.Facing early challenges with the bat, Bangladesh found themselves struggling at 23-3 after Dilshan Madushanka and Pramod Madushan took early wickets.However, Najmul's partnership with Mahmudullah Riyad (37) steadied the innings before Mushfiqur joined him for a game-changing fifth-wicket stand of 165 runs.Earlier, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam claime...
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‘Gaddafi ki chhat dekhi hai…’: Wasim Akram says Pakistan can only dream of making a stadium like Dharamsala | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium, standing tall at the centre of Dharamsala, has garnered a good amount of attention over the last few weeks as it hosted India's fifth and final Test match against England.Considered one of the most beautiful venues to watch cricket across the world, the Dharamsala Stadium is nestled amid the picturesque Dhauladhar mountain range in Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by lush greenery and snow-engulfed Himalayas, this stadium offers spectators an unparalleled experience, where the beauty of the surroundings competes only with the intensity of the cricket on display.With its unique setting at an altitude of 1,457 meters above sea level, the stadium remains famous for its scenic beauty. And Dharamsala's beauty is admired by not only ...