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5Apr By source belowNo Comments
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Stuart Broad reveals why Ben Stokes’s T20 World Cup withdrawal is ‘right decision’ | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former England pace sensation Stuart Broad has thrown his weight behind talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes' decision to skip this year's T20 World Cup due to fitness concerns.In an exclusive interaction at the Star Sports studio, Broad expressed support for Stokes' decision, stating, "Whatever Ben decides to do for the well-being of himself is the right decision."Acknowledging Stokes' track record of making sound career choices, Broad emphasized the significance of prioritizing health and workload management. "He wants to get back to (being) the all-rounder that he was and he feels like getting some workload through the knee in a controlled environment, without the help of a scale to pressurise the nature of a T20 World Cup, is the best choice," he said.While discussing ...
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‘Confidence was there because…’: Ashutosh Sharma after his knock in Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: After his impactful performance against Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2024, Punjab Kings' batsman Ashutosh Sharma credited his confidence to the unwavering support of the coaching staff. The 25-year-old's explosive 31-run knock off 17 balls played a pivotal role in PBKS's thrilling 3-wicket victory, showcasing his ability to finish games under pressure.Speaking at the post-match press conference, Ashutosh expressed gratitude towards the Punjab Kings' management for instilling belief in him."Confidence was there because the coaches and Punjab Kings management believed in me a lot. They were backing me a lot. That confidence, I carried," Ashutosh stated.He emphasized the importance of repaying the faith shown by the coaches, highlighting their encouragement towards him as a ...
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On this day almost two decades ago: How MS Dhoni tore Pakistan apart with his explosive batting | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: On April 5, 2005, cricket witnessed the beginning of a meteoric rise for Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who announced his arrival on the international stage with a spectacular 148-run knock against Pakistan. Playing at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, Dhoni showcased his batting skills for the world in the second ODI of the six-match series.Opting to bat first after winning the toss, India faced an early setback with the dismissal of Sachin Tendulkar.However, Dhoni, alongside Virender Sehwag, unleashed a batting masterclass to put up a blistering 96-run partnership. Sehwag's departure for 74 did little to deter Dhoni, who then joined forces with Rahul Dravid, stitching a formidable 149-run stand.In a display of sheer dominance, Dhoni's expl...
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‘Mayank Yadav ko Haris Rauf ke video dikha rahe hain’ – Pakistan reporter blasted for bizarre claim | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] A sports content creator from Pakistan is facing flak on social media for his bizarre comment, where he claimed that India is preparing its new pace sensation Mayank Yadav for the India vs Pakistan match in the coming T20 World Cup by showing him the videos of Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf."Mayank Yadav will be part of India's T20 World Cup squad. I assure you.You can take a screenshot of my post. India are getting him ready and he will play against Pakistan. He is already being shown videos of Haris Rauf's spell against India in the last T20 World Cup," Farid Khan, whose bio on 'X' says 'worked with PCB', could be heard saying on a video he has posted.Interestingly, Rauf was famously given a pasting by Virat Kohli in the India vs Pakistan match in the last edition of the T20 World Cu...
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4Apr By source belowNo Comments
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Watch: ‘Biryani time’ for Chennai Super Kings in Hyderabad | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] It is 'biryani time' for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) whenever they are in Hyderabad during the IPL, and it was no different ahead of their next match of this edition against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday.The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led CSK are in Hyderabad for their away match, and the city happens to be the home town of Chennai team's former player Ambati Rayudu, fondly called 'ATR' by his friends.ALSO READ: How to watch IPL in USARayudu announced his retirement from cricket after the 2023 IPL season, which was also the fifth time CSK lifted the IPL trophy to become the joint most successful team alongside the Mumbai Indians. CSK posted a video of the biryani party, as the players devoured the world famous Hyderabad delicacy, and captioned it "Super Kudumbam (family)! When Emotions Mee...
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4Apr By source belowNo Comments
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‘It is so funny watching Virat Kohli…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In the middle of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's challenging start to the IPL season, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has shed light on the infectious energy of star batter Virat Kohli, likening his demeanour on the field to that of a child at play. Speaking on ESPN's Around the Wicket program, Maxwell revealed, "He is like a kid in the field.It is so funny watching him bounce around. I have to sort of remind him to act his age every now and then because he is making me look bad as we are from the same age group. It is not going well if I am telling you that."Despite RCB grappling with losses in three out of four matches, Kohli has emerged as a shining beacon of consistency, leading from the front with an impressive tally of 203 runs in four matches at an average of ...
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4Apr By source belowNo Comments
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‘When a player comes to MS Dhoni, he becomes a completely different player – how?’ | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key s...
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4Apr By source belowNo Comments
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‘Embarrassed with…’: Ricky Ponting blasts Delhi Capitals after sorry loss to Kolkata Knight Riders | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key s...
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4Apr By source belowNo Comments
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IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant fined Rs 24 lakh – here’s why | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key s...
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4Apr By source belowNo Comments
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IPL 2024: Is it time to fast-track pacer Mayank Yadav into the Indian team | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] MUMBAI: With each thunderbolt that Mayank Yadav is unleashing in IPL 2024, the latest one was a 156.7kph rocket which shattered his own record of 155.8 kmph there is now a growing buzz that the 21-year-old pace sensation from Delhi should be picked for the T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA in June. Word going around is that the decision-makers in Indian cricket are impressed with the pacer. “He’s ready for top-level cricket. The time to play him is now, when he has genuine pace, not when he loses this rare quality. In the past, India have lost out on tearaway pacers as they were made to play too late in their career, by which time they went down in pace; the case of former India pacer Abey Kuruvilla in the '90s is a classic example. At the moment, Mayank has a terrific chance o...
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3Apr By source belowNo Comments
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‘4-1 was undeserved’: England pacer on their series battering against India | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: England pace bowler Ollie Robinson has expressed his belief that England's 1-4 defeat in the Test series against India was "undeserved" despite playing some "really good cricket". Robinson, speaking to Sky Sports, reflected on the series outcome, suggesting that with a few tweaks, the result could have been different."We were really close to reversing that result.Obviously the catch I dropped in the fourth Test would have helped us but, no, we feel like 4-1 was undeserved, really," Robinson stated, highlighting the team's disappointment with the final scoreline. "We played some really good cricket and maybe on another tour it could have been 3-2 to us, who knows?"In the Test series against India, England, led by Ben Stokes, managed to secure victory in the opening game ...
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3Apr By source belowNo Comments
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IPL 2024: ‘Can you get Virat Kohli out for us?’ ‘Yes Sir’- and Siddharth delivered | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) head coach Justin Langer praised the young spinner Manimaran Siddharth for claiming the prized wicket of star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batsman Virat Kohli during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between the two teams at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday.Siddharth secured Kohli's dismissal to mark his maiden IPL wicket, placing him in the esteemed company of bowlers who have claimed the legendary right-hander as their first-ever IPL victim.Kohli appeared to be in fine form, having scored 22 runs off 15 balls, including two boundaries and an impressive straight six. However, Siddharth delivered a slower delivery that spun away from Kohli, causing him to mistime his shot and be caught by Devdutt Padikkal, thereby giving LSG their first breakth...
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3Apr By source belowNo Comments
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‘Look mom…’: Mayank Yadav after delivering fastest ball of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) rising pace sensation, Mayank Yadav, showcased his elation following his team's impressive 28-run triumph over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M. Chinnnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday. Mayank, whose fiery three-wicket haul decimated the RCB top order, took to Instagram with a heartwarming post, captioned "Look mom I can fly", reflecting his joy and satisfaction with his performance.Within just two matches, Mayank has garnered widespread acclaim for his consistent pace, consistently touching speeds of 150 kmph-plus. Against RCB, the 21-year-old prodigy claimed three wickets in his four-over spell, conceding only 14 runs, earning him the prestigious 'Player of the Match' accolade.Notably, Mayank scripted history by becoming the first bowler ...
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3Apr By source belowNo Comments
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What Mayank Yadav is ‘doing really well’? Lucknow Super Giants’ star explains | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Following Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) emphatic win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), star batter Quinton De Kock praised the remarkable pace of Mayank Yadav, hailing his performance as a game-changer in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.LSG delivered a commanding performance at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday, securing a thumping 28-run victory over RCB.Mayank Yadav's searing pace left the opposition batting lineup in disarray, propelling LSG to their second consecutive win in the tournament.The Delhi tearaway showcased his prowess by becoming the sixth bowler in IPL history to claim three-wicket hauls in two consecutive matches. Clocking an astounding speed of 156.7 kph, Yadav unleashed the fastest delivery of the ongoing season, ranking...
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2Apr By source belowNo Comments
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‘Rohit Sharma wouldn’t have lost MI captaincy if…’: Navjot Singh Sidhu | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a recent statement made in the 'Star Sports Press Room', former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu shared his insights on the ongoing captaincy controversy surrounding the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the strategic challenges faced by teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL).Sidhu expressed his belief that if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had announced Rohit Sharma as the captain of India's T20 World Cup squad earlier, Rohit might not have been replaced by Hardik Pandya as MI's captain. He said, "If the BCCI had named Rohit as captain for the T20 World Cup in October, the franchise wouldn't have chosen Hardik as captain. It's a matter of the franchise's respect. So, the actual issue here is timing."Reflecting on the IPL matches, Sidhu acknowledged the h...
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2Apr By source belowNo Comments
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IPL 2024: How MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant turned the clock back in Vizag | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Master and protégé sparkled in the CSK-DC clash in VizagIt was rolling back of the clock. One that went a couple of years back, the other that went a couple of decades back.A quintessential Rishabh Pant innings was followed by vintage MS Dhoni in Vizag on Sunday. The protégé, coming back to competitive cricket after a horrific accident in December 2022, showed his wares first, then the master turned it on and made everyone stand up and yearn for more.Dhoni's powerful hits to the boundary ropes, and beyond it, were reminiscent of the time he went berserk against bowlers soon after he had made his international debut.His flowing golden mane peering out of the helmet added to the trip down the memory lane. His fans had spent two matches in this year's IPL without getting to see him w...
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1Apr By source belowNo Comments
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‘You’re not a true human being if…’: Shane Watson lauds Rishabh Pant’s comeback to cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson lauded Rishabh Pant's remarkable journey from a near-death car accident to a stunning performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL), stating that Pant's resilience is an inspiration to all.Pant, who survived a harrowing car crash in December 2022, made a triumphant return to competitive cricket in the IPL after undergoing major knee surgery and intense rehabilitation.Despite initial struggles in the tournament, Pant showcased his signature explosive batting style, scoring a crucial fifty with powerful boundaries and trademark one-handed sixes."It's inspirational, no question about it," remarked Watson, emphasizing the magnitude of Pant's achievement given his recent injuries. "You're not a true human being if you're not inspire...
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30Mar By source belowNo Comments
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India’s T20 World Cup squad likely to be announced by the end of April | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] The 15-member Indian squad for the forthcoming T20 World Cup, to be held in the USA and West Indies, is expected to be announced by the end of April, as the ICC's deadline for team submissions is May 1 -- according to a BCCI source. All the participating teams will have the opportunity to alter their initial squads until May 25."The Indian team will be selected some time during the last week of April, the time by which the first half of IPL will be over and national selection committee will be in a position to assess form and fitness of the contenders," the senior BCCI source told PTI on condition of anonymity."The first batch of cricketers will leave for New York immediately after the end of the league stage of Indian Premier League (IPL) on May 19. Those players, whose teams won...
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30Mar By source belowNo Comments
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Watch: Bangladesh take ‘one of the worst’ DRS call against Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A shocking Decision Review System (DRS) call has left cricket fans astounded during the second Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram on Saturday.During the 44th over, Taijul Islam bowled to Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis, who defended the ball with ease. However, Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto, standing at the other end, thought he saw something different and opted for a review, believing there was a chance of an LBW (leg before wicket) dismissal.To everyone's disbelief, the replays clearly showed that the ball had struck the middle of Mendis's bat, making it one of the worst DRS calls ever made.WATCH:Earlier, Sri Lanka's captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and elected to bat first, seeking to clinch the series with...
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