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Greg Chappell: ‘Pain of discipline better than pain of regret’ Chappell extends support to Prithvi Shaw | Cricket News – Times of India

Greg Chappell and Prithvi Shaw. (Getty Images) Aussie great & ex-India coach pens letter to faltering batting talent, says Mumbai axing could become turning point of his careerMUMBAI: Troubled batting talent Prithvi Shaw, once touted as the next big thing but now down and out in his career and dropped even from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad, has found support from an unlikely corner - Greg Chappell, former India coach and ex-Australia captain.Disturbed by the downswing in Prithvi's fortunes, Chappell has written a heartfelt letter to the 24-year-old cricketer (TOI has a copy) reminding him how career lows can turn into turning points."Hi Prithvi, I understand you're facing a challenging time right now, being out of the Mumbai team. It's natural to feel frustrated and perhaps a bit uncert...

28Oct

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After surpassing Don Bradman, Agni Chopra, son of Vidhu Vinod Chopra, impresses again with back-to-back double tons | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Agni Chopra continued his red hot run in the Ranji Trophy by scoring yet another double century while representing Mizoram. In a match against Manipur, Agni, son of filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra and film critic Anupama Chopra, showcased his batting prowess, amassing a remarkable 218 runs off a mere 269 deliveries.Agni has been a standout performer in the Ranji Trophy Plate League, making an incredible start to his first-class career by scoring four consecutive centuries. He registered scores of 105, 101, 114, 10, 164, 15, 166, and 92 in his first four Ranji matches, becoming the first batter in history to score centuries in his first four first-class games - a feat even the legendary Don Bradman never accomplished.Agni had previously scored 110 and an unbeaten 238 in Mizoram's ma...

21Oct

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When Australia captain Mark Taylor gave a tribute to Don Bradman with his declaration | Cricket News – Times of India

Mark Taylor (Photo Source: @PictureSporting on X) The Peshawar Test during Australia's tour of Pakistan in 1998 ended in a tame draw on a flat deck that saw over 1400 runs scored in the match, including four hundreds, one of which was a triple century by Aussie skipper Mark Taylor.Batting first, Australia reached 599 for 8 at the end of day two. Taylor, opening the batting, was unbeaten on 334, which incidentally was also the highest score scored by the batting legend, Sir Don Bradman.Taylor had decided to bat for a few more minutes on the third morning before declaring, but he realised that fans and experts might see this as a decision to break Bradman's record. The thought led to Taylor declaring the innings, which earned him lifelong respect from the cricket fraternity around the world....

16Oct

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Harry Brook surpasses Virat Kohli in latest ICC Test rankings; Joe Root hits career-high rating | Cricket News – Times of India

Harry Brook, Joe Root and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Harry Brook’s meteoric rise in Test cricket continues as the 25-year-old England batter has now surged to second place in the latest ICC Test batting rankings.After a jaw-dropping triple century against Pakistan in the first Test in Multan, Brook jumped eleven places to share the second spot with New Zealand's Kane Williamson.In the process, Brook also overtook Indian batting legend Virat Kohli, who slipped one spot to seventh in the latest rankings.Brook’s stunning performances have solidified his status as one of the most exciting batters in the Test arena.His triple hundred not only dismantled Pakistan’s bowling attack to give England a 1-0 lead in the ongoing series but also underlined his potential to become one of the modern greats.Hi...

27Sep

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Quickest since 1949! Kamindu Mendis equals legendary Don Bradman with new record | Cricket News – Times of India

Kamindu Mendis and Don Bradman (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's batting sensation Kamindu Mendis has joined an exclusive club in Test cricket, equalling a remarkable record, previously held by the legendary Don Bradman.By reaching 1,000 Test runs in just his 13th innings, Mendis has become the fastest to achieve the milestone since 1949, placing him third on the all-time list, tied with Bradman.Herbert Sutcliffe and Sir Everton Weekes both reached 1,000 Test runs in just 12 innings, placing them among the fastest in Test cricket history.The 25-year-old middle-order dynamo continues to impress as he smashed his fifth Test century in Sri Lanka's second Test against New Zealand in Galle on Friday. Mendis's unbeaten 182, paired with Kusal Mendis’s brilliant 106, propelled Sri Lanka to a...

17Sep

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Why the 1932-33 ‘Bodyline’ series became cricket’s darkest chapter | Cricket News – Times of India

The 1932–33 Bodyline series between England and Australia remains one of the most infamous episodes in cricket history. It was a fiercely contested Ashes series, remembered not just for England's victory but for the controversial tactics employed by their captain, Douglas Jardine, to counter the batting brilliance of legendary Australian batter Don Bradman.At the heart of the controversy was the "Bodyline" bowling strategy, in which England's fast bowlers, particularly Harold Larwood and Bill Voce, delivered short-pitched balls aimed at the batsman's body.With fielders positioned close on the leg side, the plan was to force the Australian batsmen into defensive positions or induce catches from their evasive shots. While this approach was technically within the laws of the game, it was view...

9Sep

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Nissanka matches Don Bradman’s feat following Sri Lanka’s win over England in third Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan batter Pathum Nissanka achieved a significant milestone on Monday during the third Test match against England at The Oval. Nissanka scored an unbeaten 127 in 124 balls, helping Sri Lanka chase down 219 runs and secure a win.Nissanka joined an elite group of players who have scored centuries in successful run-chases on English soil. This group includes Don Bradman, Graeme Smith, and Gordon Greenidge among others.Nissanka's century makes him the seventh batter to achieve this feat in England, reported ANI.West Indies' Greenidge (214* in 1984), Arthur Morris of Australia (182 in 1948), Australia's Bradman (173* in 1948), South Africa's Smith (154* in 2008), West Indies' Shai Hope (118* in 2017) and West Indies' Conrad Hunte (108* in 1963) are the players to have smashed ...