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‘No issues with my body’: Hardik Pandya focuses on IPL after freak injury | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya expressed his assurance that his predecessor, Rohit Sharma, would remain a pivotal guiding figure for him throughout the IPL, despite the unforeseen shift in leadership announced by the franchise before the upcoming season.Pandya, who previously captained the Gujarat Titans over the past two seasons, returns to Mumbai Indians as captain for the 2024 edition.Rohit, who led Mumbai Indians to five titles, was unexpectedly replaced by Pandya ahead of the 2024 season."It will not be any different, he will always be there to help me. This team, what it has achieved, it has achieved under him and I just have to carry forward that. He is going to have his hand on my shoulders," said Pandya in a media interaction in Mumbai."We respect fans but we f...
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IPL 2024: I will be carrying forward what Rohit Sharma started for Mumbai Indians, says Hardik Pandya | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Addressing a press conference alongwith head coach Mark Boucher ahead of the upcoming of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai Indians new captain Hardik Pandya said that he had never thought of leading the franchise with which he started his journey."It feels wonderful, my journey started from here and I never thought that 10 years down the line, I will be leading this side. It feels very good," Pandya said when asked about his new role as the captain of the side in Mumbai on Monday.Pandya had made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians in 2015 and won four titles with the side before joining Gujarat Titans in 2022.Pandya led Gujarat Titans to a title win in the same season.The all-rounder was traded by Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans ahead of the upcoming season.Coming back...
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Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra reveals he could’ve stopped Hardik Pandya but ‘never tried to convince’ him

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya though had only a couple of seasons with Gujarat Titans has had a huge impact on them. He led the franchise to a trophy in 2022 and was a finalist in 2023 only to lose to MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings in a rain-curtailed close encounter. Earlier this year the all-rounder returned to Mumbai Indians. Titans Head Coach Ashish Nehra would reveal that he “never tried” to convince Hardik to stay at the franchise. “I never tried to convince Hardik Pandya to stay back. I could have stopped him had he been going to some other team. [But] he played for that team for five or six years.” Nehra was quoted by PTI. Pandya was one of the key players in the Mumbai Indians squad who helped the franchise win four trophies under Rohit Sharma before moving to Titans. As...
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‘Not just me, the whole India…’: Ashish Nehra on new Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra showed faith in newly appointed skipper Shubman Gill, stating that all eyes will be on him as the whole country would like to see how he performs in his new role as a leader.Gill has been given charge of the Titans after Hardik Pandya moved back to Mumbai Indians as their captain for the upcoming IPL season. Also Read: How to watch IPL in UAEHow to watch IPL in CanadaNehra was predictably queried about his perspective on Gill's elevation as captain and how he planned to navigate leading a team comprising seasoned players."As a new captain, I want to see how he (Gill) operates and not just me, the whole India would like to see because he is that kind of a player," the former left-arm seamer said.Nehra emphasised his confidence in Gill's c...
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‘Could have stopped him if…’: Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra admits ‘never convinced’ Hardik Pandya against his return to Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra on Saturday conceded that the side will dearly miss former skipper Hardik Pandya but also admitted that he never tried to convince Hardik Pandya against returning to Mumbai Indians -- his former franchise ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. Also See: How to watch IPL Cricket 2024 in USA and CanadaThe 17th edition of the cricketing extravaganza begins from March 22 and Nehra's Titans will lock horns with MI in their opener on March 24. Hardik, who led GT to IPL title in their maiden year before taking them to the final last year, returned to Mumbai in December, replacing Rohit Sharma as their skipper."In any sport, you have to move on. You cannot buy experience and to replace someone like Hardik Pandya or (an injure...
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Watch: Hardik Pandya has the legacy of taking it on, says Kieron Pollard ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kieron Pollard, who became the first player to represent the Mumbai Indians in 150 matches and after IPL retirement is the MI batting coach, I excited and all geared up for the new IPL season.In a video shared by Mumbai Indians on X, Pollard, who has always been an integral part of the five-time champions, welcomed back Hardik Pandya to the team."I'm very excited to see how the 2024 season holds for us.It's a new season. We have a couple of new guys in the batting line-up as well. Obviously it's nice to have him (Pandya) back. He has been a part of Mumbai Indians over the past five-six years. He has done fantastic things for Mumbai. Looking forward to see him in a new role. And everyone is here to give him (Pandya) support. He has the legacy of taking it on as well."Pandya wa...
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‘No one will forget…’: MI new skipper Hardik Pandya fires warning ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Returning to Mumbai Indians, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya pledged on Friday to deliver a brand of cricket that will be unforgettable as he leads the five-time champions in this IPL season.Pandya, who was traded by MI from Gujarat Titans before the upcoming season, made his IPL debut with MI in 2015 and clinched four titles with the franchise before joining GT in 2022.Under his leadership, GT secured a title win in the same season."The feeling of wearing this colour is very special for me. Journey started here, coming back home and playing is always going to be special," said Pandya, who replaces Rohit Sharma as captain, in a video posted by the franchise on social media."We will make sure we will play a brand of cricket which all will be proud of and at the same point of ti...
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‘Let the fun begin’: Rajasthan Royals welcome star trio in camp ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England opener Jos Buttler, along with Indian players Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson, has joined the Rajasthan Royals camp in preparation for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.With the tournament just a week away, the Royals aim to build on their strong performance from the previous season, where they narrowly missed out on the title, ultimately losing in the final to the Gujarat Titans in the season before.The team will be eager to continue their high-flying form and make a strong bid for the IPL championship in the upcoming season.RR took to X to announce the arrival of their skipper Samson and the star duo of Chahal and Buttler."Let the fun begin", RR captioned Samson's arrival post."Darr ka mahol hai Welcome, @yuzi_chahal bhai," RR wrote on X ...
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Indian Premier League 2024 | Rishabh Pant declared fit as keeper-batter; set to return as Delhi Capitals captain

The BCCI on March 12 declared Rishabh Pant fit to play as a wicketkeeper-batter in the upcoming IPL, brightening his prospects of a national comeback in the T20 World Cup after suffering multiple injuries in a harrowing car crash 14 months ago.Pant, who will once again be back as Delhi Capitals skipper, has undergone extensive rehabilitation and is ready to shoulder the dual responsibility in the event starting March 22, ending weeks of speculation surrounding his exact role in the league. "After undergoing an extensive 14-month rehab and recovery process, following a life-threatening road mishap on December 30th, 2022, near Roorkee, Uttarakhand, Rishabh Pant has now been declared fit as a wicket-keeper batter for the upcoming IPL 2024," said the BCCI in a statement. The T20 World Cup i...
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‘They are better off without Hardik Pandya’: Former Australia spinner feels all-rounder’s absence won’t hurt Gujarat Titans | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya leaving Gujarat Titans for Mumbai Indians turned out to be the biggest cricketing news late last year ahead of the IPL auction.As Hardik replaced a highly-successful Rohit Sharma -- who led the franchise to five titles -- as leader, the development caused a stir among Mumbai Indians fans and on social media.With Hardik now all set to begin his new journey at Mumbai, former Australian spinner Brad Hogg feels that his absence won't hurt Gujarat Titans in the upcoming season and the side is perhaps better off without him. "I don't think Hardik Pandya is going to be a huge loss really (for GT). Yes he is a quality all-rounder in the middle order, but they can cover it. They have got really good bowling depth there. Titans didn't rely on Hardik too heavily in the bow...
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Gujarat Titans’ Rs 3.60 crore new signing Robin Minz meets with accident, currently under observation | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In an unfortunate turn of events, Gujarat Titans’ uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Robin Minz was involved in a bike accident on Saturday and is currently under observation.Last year, Robin became the first-ever player from the Adivasi community to be part of the Indian Premier League when he was bought by the Titans for a whopping Rs 3.60 crore at the December auction.As per a report in News18, Robin was on his Kawasaki superbike when it collided with another bike, resulting in loss of control.Robin has suffered bruises on right knee and his superbike was severely damaged."He lost control when his bike came in contact with another bike. Nothing serious at the moment and he is currently under observation," Francis Minz, his father, was quoted as saying in the report.It is yet to ...
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PM Modi wishes India pacer Mohammad Shami ‘speedy recovery’ after heel surgery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Mohammad Shami a speedy recovery after the Indian seamer announced that he had undergone an heel surgery on Monday night. “Wishing you a speedy recovery and good health. I’m confident you’ll overcome this injury with the courage that is so integral to you,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X. In a reply post for the PM on X, Shami wrote, “It was such a wonderful surprise to receive a personal note from Prime Minister Narendra Modi sir wishing me a speedy recovery. His kindness and thoughtfulness truly mean a lot to me. Thank you so much Modi sir, for your well wishes and support during this time. I will continue to work hard towards my recovery,Thank you all for your continued wish, love and support.” The 33-year-old Shami said that completed a ...
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‘It will be challenging for Hardik Pandya to replace five-time title-winning MI captain’: Parthiv Patel | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel on Thursday expressed his belief that Hardik Pandya would face immense pressure while leading the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming IPL.However, Patel acknowledged the decision to appoint Pandya as the captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma's legendary reign, as a well-thought-out choice made by the franchise."Of course, his (Pandya's) captaincy is a talking point.The way he led the side (Gujarat Titans), winning the championship in the first year, a last-ball finish in the final next year, it was a great run at Gujarat Titans," Parthiv told Jio Cinema."Hardik has moved on, and is now back in Mumbai, where his cricket started. There will be a lot of expectations from MI because the trophy is long due."For MI, qualifying is not a success; it's ...
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Chennai Super Kings take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2024 opener on March 22 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will kick off on March 22, with defending champions Chennai Super Kings taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), breaking the cash-rich league's long-standing tradition of the opening match between last edition's winners and runners-up.MS Dhoni-led CSK will play their first match in front of their home crowd at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The BCCI on Thursday unveiled the schedule of 21 matches for the first 17 days of the tournament, taking into consideration the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The complete IPL schedule will be disclosed at a later date, pending the finalisation of the general election dates.During the 17-day period, 21 matches will be played across 10 cities, with each team playin...
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Spencer Johnson aims for T20 World Cup spot after IPL stint | News | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Left-arm pace sensation Spencer Johnson is gearing up to showcase his skills in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) this May, in the quest for a coveted spot in Australia's T20 World Cup squad. The 28-year-old, recently acquired by Gujarat Titans for a staggering Rs 10 crore, is poised to make a strong impression in the IPL as a stepping stone to secure his place in the national team.Set to feature in the second T20I against West Indies at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, Johnson remains focused on the task at hand while acknowledging the significance of the opportunity before him. "I'm just taking it in my stride, but when you sit back and think about it it's pretty ridiculous. I'm here now and just keep going," he remarked in an interview with 'Perth Now'.With an eye on the T2...
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Exclusive – ‘He is the guy’: Kevin Pietersen predicts this Indian batter will be standout performer in ICC T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Over a decade has passed since India won an ICC silverware by defeating England in the ICC Champions Trophy final in 2013.In terms of silverware in T20 cricket, however, we need to move way back to the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007, where the Indian team, under the shrewd leadership of MS Dhoni, emerged victorious with a win against arch-rivals Pakistan in the summit clash in South Africa.The T20 World Cup returns to the Caribbean this year. The last time West Indies hosted the shortest format World Cup was back in 2010, which was a memorable year for England as they thumped Australia to lift the title.A flamboyant Kevin Pietersen won the Player of the Tournament award, having scored 248 runs that included a stellar knock of 47 off 31 balls against a fierce A...
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Hardik Pandya starts bowling in nets | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: In a piece of good news for the Mumbai Indians, with IPL 2024 set to start on March 22 - less than a couple of months away - their new captain Hardik Pandya, who has completely recovered from his ankle injury, has started bowling at full tilt in the nets.The Mumbai Indians recently appointed Pandya as their captain after trading him in from Gujarat Titans for Rs 15 crore in the trading window.Hardik suffered the ankle injury during India's 2023 ODI World Cup league match against Bangladesh in Pune in November and was then ruled out of the rest of the World Cup and the subsequent tour of South Africa.In a video he posted on Instagram, Pandya can be seen bowling at full tilt, in what appears to be in the nets back home in Baroda."I'm feeling very good after coming back here. I tre...
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‘Didn’t go as planned…’: Shubman Gill reveals his handwritten resolution note of 2023 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India batting star Shubman Gill revealed a New Year resolution he had set for himself at the beginning of 2023, expressing that the year had been brimming with new experiences, although its conclusion didn't unfold as anticipated.Shubman took to Instagram and shared a handwritten note just a day before the arrival of the New Year.Accompanying this note were snapshots capturing Shubman's best moments of the year 2023, including scenes of disappointment during the ODI World Cup, moments with his parents, donning the Gujarat Titans' jersey, and celebrating a memorable century for Team India. "Most hundred for India, make my family happy, give my best effort and be less hard on myself', World Cup, and Orange Cap (in Indian Premier League 2023)," Shubman's hand-written note said w...
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Why did Mumbai Indians ruthlessly swap Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya and why does Chennai Super Kings still stick to Thala Dhoni?

Mumbai Indians have been busy of late. In June, their top management told Rohit Sharma that they were looking beyond him. November was when the Gujarat Titans IPL-winning skipper Hardik Pandya returned to his old franchise and in December, replaced Rohit as MI captain. Around these time-consuming events involving intense negotiations, there have been rumours, denials, heartbreaks, intrigue and a trail of rhetorical questions. With Rohit leading from the front during India’s exceptional World Cup campaign, how can MI even think of a leadership change? How on earth could Gujarat Titans let India’s future captain and priceless brand Hardik leave without any fuss? Why can’t MI-Rohit and GT-Hardik be like the long-lasting and highly-successful Chennai Super Kings-MS Dhoni partnership? Conven...
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Landscape gardener 18 months back, Spencer Johnson makes his mum smile with hefty IPL paycheck | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia's Spencer Johnson, a landscape gardener just a year ago due to the absence of a professional cricket contract, is now celebrating a remarkable turn of events. In a span of 18 months, the fast bowler has transitioned from tending to gardens to securing a substantial IPL deal with the Gujarat Titans, bringing a radiant smile to his mother's face.The astounding transformation in Johnson's fortunes was highlighted at the IPL auction in Dubai on Tuesday, where the Gujarat Titans invested a significant Rs 10 crore in acquiring him.This hefty price tag not only signifies a major breakthrough in his cricketing career but also stands as a testament to the unpredictability and resilience inherent in the world of sports. It wasn't too long ago that Johnson faced the prospect o...