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EXCLUSIVE: Want to be world’s best bowler, not world’s fastest, says Mayank Yadav | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mayank Yadav was a relatively unknown name until the young pacer from Delhi unleashed a barrage of thunderous deliveries, clocking in at over 155 kmph, during the IPL 2024 clash against Punjab Kings. Making his debut for Lucknow Super Giants, Mayank stole the limelight with his fiery pace, sending seasoned batters packing and bagging the Man of the Match award as well. It was a debut to remember for the 21-year-old speedster.Mayank, who had been part of LSG for the past few years, was in his room the day before the clash against Punjab Kings when he heard a knock on his door.Opening it, he found his captain KL Rahul standing there, ready to deliver the news he had been eagerly anticipating: "Mayank, get ready! You're making your debut tomorrow."Having awaited this moment for ...

31Mar

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‘Take a lot of inspiration from…’: Latest pace sensation Mayank Yadav calls this bowler his role model | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mayank Yadav, the 21-year-old pacer, unleashed his fiery pace and ignited the tournament with a match-winning spell of 3/27 in a blazing debut for Lucknow Super Giants against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. His scintillating performance not only earned acclaim from cricketing legends but also resonated with a sense of determination and passion that defined his journey to IPL stardom."Pace is a natural thing for me," Mayank shared, reflecting on his innate ability to bowl fast. "I never put stress on bowling fast, but rather on staying consistent and helping my team." His words reflect a mindset honed through dedication and hard work, traits instilled in him since childhood.Mayank's cricketing journey was shaped by his admiration for pace greats like Brett Lee and ...

31Mar

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‘Where have you been hiding!’: Cricket legends heap praise on pace sensation Mayank Yadav | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a stunning display of speed and skill, 21-year-old Mayank Yadav has announced himself as India's latest fast bowling sensation during the IPL 2024 season, leaving cricket enthusiasts in awe with his fiery deliveries. Yadav's sensational performance on the field has not only garnered attention but also drawn high praise from cricketing legends.Yadav, Lucknow Super Giants pacer, achieved a remarkable feat of bowling the fastest delivery of the season, clocking an astonishing speed of 155.8 km/h against Punjab Kings in Lucknow. This lightning-fast delivery catapulted him into the record books, placing him among the elite ranks of IPL's fastest bowlers.Brett Lee, the former Australian quick, hailed Yadav's raw pace, declaring him as India's newest speedster. "India has just fo...

16Mar

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South African great senses ‘little needle’ between big personalities Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former South African pacer Dale Steyn feels it will be a challenging task for Hardik Pandya to step in as Mumbai Indians captain in place of Rohit Sharma and hopes that the two big personalities put aside their 'ego' before stepping onto the field.The 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League kicks off from March 22 and Mumbai Indians take last year's finalists Gujarat Titans in their first clash on March 24.Also See: How to watch IPL Cricket 2024 in USA and CanadaHardik, who led Titans in two seasons, late last year moved back to his former franchise Mumbai, replacing five-time title winner Rohit as captain."I think it will be challenging ... the whole dynamics of leaving Mumbai and then coming back to Mumbai. I hope they have some sort of camp a month before the IPL. So, an...

15Mar

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‘Important for Virat Kohli to…’: SA great sounds warning for RCB superstar ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former South African pacer Dale Steyn emphasized the importance of Virat Kohli scoring significant runs in the upcoming IPL to solidify his position in India's T20 World Cup-bound squad. Steyn noted that several other players have surpassed the star batter in recent months.Kohli has been absent from the Indian team since the T20I series against Afghanistan at home in January, opting out of the subsequent five-match Test series against England due to family reasons."I think, look, it's very important that he scores runs because it will put him in a good frame going to the World Cup."There're many guys who have leapfrogged him recently because he's taken a bit of a break and there're many contenders that are possible to take to that World Cup (squad)," Steyn said in an interact...

4Mar

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James Franklin replaces Dale Steyn as Sunrisers Hyderabad pace bowling coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday announced James Franklin, the former New Zealand fast bowler, as their pace bowling coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.Franklin takes over from Dale Steyn, the former South African speedster, who has requested a break from the franchise for personal reasons this season."Dale Steyn will not be joining us this season due to personal reasons and James Franklin will be the Pace Bowling coach for this season.Welcome on board, James!" SRH announced on its social media platforms.Franklin, who has a career that includes 31 Tests, 110 ODIs, and 38 T20Is for New Zealand from 2001 to 2013, previously showcased his playing skills for Mumbai Indians during the 2011 and 2012 seasons.However, his upcoming role as the pace bowling coach for Sunr...

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IPL 2024: Dale Steyn requests break from his role as Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former South African pacer Dale Steyn will not be part of Sunrisers Hyderabad coaching staff in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League as the bowling coach has asked for a break, a Cricbuzz report stated. The franchise is also reportedly considering Pat Cummins as the captain for the upcoming season set to commence on March 22.Steyn made a request for a break from his coaching responsibilities and the franchise is currently in the process of searching for a replacement bowling coach.Apart from playing 93 Tests, 125 ODIs, and 47 T20Is in a glittering international career, Steyn played for the now-defunct Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.In 2022, Steyn joined the SRH franchise in a bowling coach role and has been credited...

21Feb

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Is Jasprit Bumrah a perfect fit to succeed Rohit Sharma as captain? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: How effective are bowlers, particularly fast bowlers, when they take the captaincy duties? The example of Australia's skipper Pat Cummins comes to mind in this ongoing debate.Since taking over the reins of the Australia team in Tests and ODIs, Cummins hasn't disappointed as a leader and has been commendable in all departments. Under his captaincy, Australia clinched the ICC World Test Championship title in 2023 by defeating India in the final, followed by a triumph in the ICC ODI World Cup, where they conquered India once again on their home turf.This victory marked Australia's sixth ODI World Cup title.Cummins has led Australia in 41 matches across formats, while also contributing significantly with the ball, bowling 879.5 overs and claiming 121 wickets.These stats showcased...

9Feb

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‘Family is your most important priority’: Dale Steyn backs Virat Kohli on break from cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Expressing his backing for star batsman Virat Kohli amidst the discussions surrounding his non-participation in the Test series against England, fast-bowling great Dale Steyn said "family should come first and that should be the end of the story."Kohli's absence from the first two Tests, attributed to personal reasons, is anticipated to extend further as he is likely to opt-out of the third and fourth Tests.His participation in the final match remains uncertain."I think family is your most important priority. I'm sorry, like, that's it, you know. That's the end of the story. Like right there," Steyn remarked during the virtual interaction with the Indian media on the eve of the SA20 title clash in Cape Town.He added, "I've got three dogs, and if one dog got sick, and I was in...

9Feb

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‘Fantastic’ Jasprit Bumrah: Dale Steyn Praises India’s Premier Pacer | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah, with his unorthodox technique, ability to deliver toe-crushing yorkers, and unsettling pace, has transcended conventional challenges on the cricket field, attaining a legendary status, according to the renowned fast-bowler Dale Steyn.In the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam, Bumrah played a pivotal role in India's impressive victory, leveling the five-match series at 1-1.Steyn commended the premier pacer for his remarkable skill in consistently delivering wicket-taking yorkers, even on pitches in India known for being less supportive to fast bowlers. He emphasised that only a select few bowlers possess such a unique and impactful ability."I don't think there's any Test bowlers right now who are able to run in and bowl essentially wicket-taking yorke...

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U-19 World Cup: Farmer’s son Raj Limbani cycles his way to success! | Cricket News – Times of India

VADODARA: His virtually unplayable inswinger uprooted the stumps of New Zealand opener Tom Jones off the very first ball of the innings in the U-19 World Cup tie on Tuesday. Before NZ could recover, the 18-year-old Baroda pacer, Raj Limbani scalped another wicket in the same over, setting the stage for India's massive victory at Bloemfontein in South Africa.Limbani's feat came as a pleasant reminder of Baroda pacer Irfan Pathan who claimed a hat-trick against Pakistan in the very first over of the 2006 Karachi Test. Obviously, Limbani felt good after a stupendous performance. "Our team played a good game and I am happy that I could contribute to the victory. It has improved my confidence," Limbani told TOI from South Africa.When asked if he had a specific plan against the Kiwis, Limbani...

5Jan

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Kagiso Rabada equals Jacques Kallis as sixth-highest wicket-taker for South Africa in Tests | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has equaled the record of legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis to become the joint sixth-highest wicket-taker for the Proteas in Test cricket. Rabada achieved this feat during the second Test match between India and South Africa in Cape Town, which concluded in just two days. In the game, Rabada took three wickets for 38 runs in the first innings and one wicket for 34 in the second innings.With this, Rabada has now taken 291 wickets in just 62 Test matches at an impressive average of 22.05. His best bowling figures in a Test innings is 7/112.Comparatively, Jacques Kallis took the same number of wickets, 291, but in 165 Test matches, with an average of 32.63. Kallis' best bowling figures in a Test innings is 6/54. The highest wicket-take...

4Jan

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IND vs SA: Vernon Philander questions technique of batters, Dale Steyn slams Newlands pitch

With the second Test between India and South Africa not even lasting 2 whole days, the Newlands pitch has come under plenty of scrutiny with former players like Dale Steyn expressing their opinions on the surface. “Why we so scared of cracks? Think Sydney, Perth. Cracks so wide you can park a car inside them, and yet they always get to days 4 and 5! Pointless a test being over so fast you don’t even see a hint of a crack. Pitches deteriorate over the days, let it happen. Two day tests are not Test matches,” Steyn tweeted. Former Protea player Vernon Philander, however, questioned the techniques of the batters while playing on a pitch as tricky as this one which saw 33 wickets fall in one and a half day. Why we so scared of cracks? Think Sydney, Perth. Cracks so wide you can park a car ...

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Swapping Dale Steyn for Roger Federer, how Nandre Burger became South Africa cricket’s ‘next big thing’

Neil Levenson couldn’t contain his excitement. The year was 2014 and the cricket coach at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) in Johannesburg thought he’d just seen the future of South Africa’s pace bowling. He recognised that there was still a lot to work on – technical stuff such as the alignment from the landing foot to the release point – but all of that didn’t matter. The coach had seen enough – in one nets session – to be firm in his belief. And so, he made it known to the boy himself. “You could play professional cricket and bowl at 140kph.” There was however one tiny matter of concern.Nandre Burger didn’t want to become a professional cricketer. The sport for him had been more of a pastime at WITS, while he pursued a degree in sports psychology. Playing what little club c...

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‘Skill is one thing, but he has…’: Allan Donald reveals what makes Kagiso Rabada a special bowler | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former fast bowling legend Allan Donald believes that Kagiso Rabada's relentless drive for success and his flawless technique in releasing the ball position makes him as a modern-day legend for South Africa. Donald emphasised Rabada's unique attributes, particularly highlighting his hip rotation, which resembles that of a javelin thrower, contributing significantly to the pace in his deliveries.According to Donald, Rabada's bowling style is reminiscent of the greats from the past, adding to his stature in the game.At 28 years old, Rabada, who has participated in 61 matches, is on the verge of reaching a significant milestone, being just 13 wickets away from achieving 300 Test wickets."Skill is one thing but he has an got amazing ability to run the ball away. He has got some a...

13Dec

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‘He is right up there…’: Dale Steyn compares this South Africa batter with Virat Kohli | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: South Africa secured a five-wicket victory against India in a rain-affected second T20I, taking a 1-0 lead in the ongoing three-match series. Despite the hosts needing to chase down a revised target of 152 in just 15 overs, they managed to achieve the victory with seven balls to spare.India's innings concluded with three balls remaining due to rain, posting a total of 180/7 in 19.3 overs.South Africa responded aggressively after the rain break, with their top order setting the tone and maintaining the required run rate throughout the powerplay.Opener Reeza Hendricks impressed in South Africa's successful chase, scoring 49 off 27 balls. Former South African pace great Dale Steyn praised Hendricks' technical prowess, especially his cover drive, comparing it to the elegance of f...

26Jul

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‘James Anderson is the greatest fast bowler to play the game’: Ben Stokes

689 wickets from 182 Test matches in a career spanning across 20 years. It’s hard to look past James Anderson as the greatest Test pacer ever – he is, after all, leading the tally in terms of wicket taking. England skipper Ben Stokes also has no qualms over terming his most experienced pacer as the G.O.A.T. “James Anderson is the greatest fast bowler to play the game,” Stokes told reporters ahead of the fifth Ashes Test. “And he’s still looking as good as he was two years ago, although he hasn’t had the impact he would have liked in this series.” When asked of the other greats in the Test cricket arena such as Dale Steyn, Curtly Ambrose and Glenn McGrath, Stokes said, “I only faced Steyn. I didn’t face McGrath, I didn’t face the other guys. I’ve faced a lot of them, been on the field a...

17Jul

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Vidwath Kaverappa, Vyshak Vijaykumar and V Koushik – Three aces in Karnataka’s pace pack | Cricket News – Times of India

BENGALURU: R Vinay Kumar, Sreenath Arvind and Abhimanyu Mithun are the names which come up when one talks of a potent Karnataka pace bowling attack of recent times. The trio was a proven package of skill, swing and pace. Their exit from the state set-up left big shoes to fill. It won’t be out of place to say that the former Ranji Trophy champions have finally unearthed another pace pack which is a force to reckon with.The emergence of Vidwath Kaverappa and Vyshak Vijaykumar in the 2021-22 season and the resurrection of V Koushik’s career last year augurs well for Karnataka cricket. Last season, they held fort, especially in the absence of the team’s bowling mainstay, Prasidh Krishna.In the Duleep Trophy, which concluded on Sunday, the trio formed the fulcrum of the pace attack for champ...

14Apr

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The World Cup is still unfinished business: Trent Boult | Cricket News – Times of India

Rajasthan Royals pacer Trent Boult may have given up his NZ central contract but the desire to play international cricket remains...At the peak of his game, Trent Boult caught everyone by surprise when he declined New Zealand's central contract after the T20 World Cup last November. He may not have been picked to play international cricket since but if the first two games for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL are any indication, he hasn't lost any bit of his potency with the ball. He spoke to TOI on a range of issues since the big decision.Excerpts...Coming back to Rajasthan Royals, has your routine changed as a freelance cricketer this year?My routine stays similar to what it has been to my international career over the years. It's always a challenge coming into a new franchise and a new yea...