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‘Bahut special hai’: Suryakumar Yadav opens up about his relationship with new coach Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket is set to embark on a new chapter as they face hosts Sri Lanka in the first of a three-match T20I series on Saturday. This series marks the beginning of a new era under head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav.Gambhir, who recently took over from Rahul Dravid following India's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign, has already made significant changes to the team. One of the most notable decisions was appointing Suryakumar Yadav as the T20I captain, replacing Hardik Pandya. This choice sparked considerable discussion, but as the series opener approaches, the focus is now on the present and the future.Suryakumar Yadav, known for his aggressive batting style and innovative shots, shared insights into his relationship with Gambhir, describing it as ...
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‘Not heard of’: Gray-Nicolls faces fans’ ire after cheeky remark on MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: English cricket equipment and clothing brand Gray-Nicolls faced significant backlash online after making a hilarious remark about former Indian captain MS Dhoni. During the Test series between England and West Indies, wicketkeepers Jamie Smith (England) and Josh Da Silva (West Indies) were seen using Gray-Nicolls gloves. The brand posted a comment on Facebook saying, "Are you even a wicketkeeper if you don't use Gray-Nicolls? Great to see Jamie Smith and Josh Da Silva keeping wickets in the ongoing Test series.Nature is healing."Gray-Nicolls Facebook postOne fan, surprised by the oversight, asked, "Do you know a cricketer named M S DHONI?" To this, the company cheekily replied, "not heard of them." This response did not sit well with MS Dhoni's fans, who quickly flooded the c...
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MCA Elections: Ajinkya Naik becomes youngest president after beating Sanjay Naik 221-114 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Naik beat Sanjay Naik by a significant margin of 107 votes to become the new president of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Tuesday. Ajinkya, the former MCA secretary, secured a decisive victory with 221 votes against Sanjay's 114. The victory makes 37-year-old Ajinkya the youngest president in the history of the MCA, backed by veteran politician and former BCCI and ICC president Sharad Pawar.The election process began on July 4, following the untimely death of previous MCA president Amol Kale in New York. Kale had traveled with MCA officials to watch the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan when he passed away. "The victory is a testament to Amol Kale's exemplary achievement. My efforts will be to replicate his commitment and dedication to improving t...
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I have a fabulous relationship with Jay Shah: Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Before departing for Sri Lanka, head coach of Team India, Gautam Gambhir, discussed his relationship with Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Jay Shah, at a news conference."I have a fabulous relationship with him. Jay Shah and I go a long way back. All these speculations about different things are given on different pages.I think we can do a better job by clarifying those things rather than putting it in the press. We go a long way back. So far, it's been a great relationship. Hopefully, it continues that way," Gambhir said in the press conference.The former left-hand hitter went on to say that the team's success comes before his own."The betterment of Indian cricket is more important. Gambhir is not important. All of us have hearts in the right pl...
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‘Betterment of Indian cricket is important, Gautam Gambhir is not important’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir addressed his first press conference as Team India alongwith chief selector Ajit Agarkar in Mumbai on Monday ahead of the Sri Lanka tour that starts on July 27.Known to be a team man to the core since his playing days, Gambhir laid importance on taking the team forward saying that he has inherited a very successful team.Putting aside all the limelight on him, Gambhir said, "Betterment of Indian cricket is important, Gautam Gambhir is not important".The 42-year-old Gambhir takes over from batting great Rahul Dravid, who finished his stint with the T20 World Cup title in Barbados last month.On the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the T20 World Cup title triumph, Gambhir said, "Now that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play only two formats, I ex...
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‘I am taking over a very, very successful team’: Gautam Gambhir in his first press conference as Team India head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of Team India, held his inaugural press conference alongside chief selector Ajit Agarkar, discussing his vision and recent strategic decisions for Indian cricket. Gambhir emphasized prioritizing the progression of Indian cricket over his personal agenda, while Agarkar clarified leadership choices and player selections, such as appointing Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain and resting Ravindra Jadeja for the Sri Lanka series.Gambhir underscored his commitment to Indian cricket, stressing the importance of the team's success over personal gains. He acknowledged the accomplishments of his predecessor, Rahul Dravid, and highlighted his intent to continue the team's legacy of achieving significant milestones."I am taking over a very, ve...
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‘If India don’t want to come to Pakistan, we will…’: Hasan Ali reacts to reports that India may skip Champions Trophy in Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan all-rounder Hasan Ali has voiced his reaction to the possibility of India not travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In an interview with Pakistan's Samaa TV, Ali echoed the sentiment of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), asserting that if the Champions Trophy is set to be held in Pakistan, it will indeed take place there, and the tournament could go on without India. "If we're going there (to India) to play, then they should come to Pakistan too. A lot of people have said countless times that sports should stay away from politics. But if you look at it from another angle, many Indian players have said in interviews that they want to play in Pakistan. So it doesn't mean that the team doesn't want to come; they definitely do. But obviously, they have...
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BCCI monitoring off-duty India internationals’ availability in domestic circuit | Cricket News – Times of India

"The BCCI will continue to monitor player availability and participation in the upcoming domestic cricket season, 2024-25." This statement included in the BCCI press release on Thursday, which announced India's T20I and ODI squads for the tour of Sri Lanka, is a clear message to India internationals to remain available for competitions in the domestic circuit whenever they are are not selected for the Indian team. While the 2024-25 domestic season begins only in September with the Duleep Trophy, the statement is a kind of manadate from the BCCI with an imprint of India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir, who has been vocal about players featuring in all three formats and honing their skills accordingly.The reason for this monitoring also has its roots in the controversy that led to Shreyas...
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‘So many emotions…’: Hardik Pandya thanks fans for warm welcome after T20 World Cup win | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Versatile Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya expressed his gratitude to his supporters in Vadodara on Tuesday for their enthusiastic reception after the Indian team's victory in the ICC T20 World Cup. This win marked the end of India's 11-year drought for an ICC title.Following the successful T20 World Cup campaign, Hardik was greeted with open arms upon his return to his hometown, Vadodara, on Monday.The 30-year-old cricketer also participated in a roadshow to celebrate the Indian team's remarkable achievement in the tournament, reported ANI.Taking to X, Hardik thanked fans for a "surreal" welcome back home, which made him experience "so many emotions"."Surreal Thank you for all the love Baroda, thank you for the support and thank you for making this such a special day. So many ...
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‘Remember their faces’: Virat Kohli says good luck to Indian athletes for Paris Olympics – Watch | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, the current Indian cricket superstar, has appealed to the country's supporters to back the country's Olympic team. He wants them to accompany the athletes as "they inch closer to the podium with dogged determination" in the quadrennial extravaganza that starts in Paris from July 26.Kohli stated that it is time for India to be acknowledged as a major force in international sports in a little over a minute-long social media video that included some sportsmen headed to Paris, including javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and boxing prospect Nishant Dev."There was a time when the world could only think of India as a land of snake charmers and elephants. Over time, that has changed. Today we are known to the world as the largest democracy, a global tech hub," he said."We ar...
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Rohit Sharma buries retirement talks – ‘You’ll see me playing at least for…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma's words in response to a question from the crowd on his retirement plans were followed by a deafening cheer as the India captain buried talks of retiring from cricket anytime in the near future. Rohit led India to the T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados on June 29 this year and announced soon after the thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the final that he will no longer play T20 internationals.It led to speculations if Rohit is thinking about ending his white-ball international career by quitting the ODIs as well. "I don't look that far ahead," Rohit said in his reply while making a public appearance at a promotional event. "So clearly you will see me playing at least for a while."The video of Rohit's reply made it to the social media and has been widely circulated.W...
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110M! Sanju Samson flexes his muscles with out-of-the-park six. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson stunned cricket fans with a colossal 110-meter six during India's 5th and final T20 international match against Zimbabwe. Facing Brandon Mavuta, Samson launched the ball over the roof and out of the ground, demonstrating his immense power. His innings of 58 off 45 balls, combined with disciplined bowling from Mukesh Kumar, played a crucial role in securing India's 42-run victory in the match, sealing the series 4-1 in favour of India.Samson's innings was marked by four sixes, demonstrating his ability to pick the right moments to attack. He shared a crucial 65-run partnership with Riyan Parag, who contributed 22 off 24 balls. This stand helped stabilize the innings after a shaky start, with India at 44 for three during the Power Play. Samson's aggressive stroke p...
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‘Original batting don…’: Pakistan greats wish Sunil Gavaskar on birthday | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar turned 75 on Wednesday, and tributes from across the border flooded in, with Pakistani greats referring to him as the "original batting don" of Indian cricket.As one of the best batters in history, Gavaskar received birthday greetings from his former opponents, which included Pakistani batting greats Javed Miandad, Zaheer Abbas, Mushtaq Muhammad, Sadiq Muhammad, Shoaib Muhammad, Mohsin Khan, and Iqbal Qasim."Now that you have completed 75 pray, you carry on your magnificent innings in life," Zaheer Abbas told PTI.Even though Gavaskar isn't playing cricket anymore, Zaheer expressed his happiness at seeing him remain a prominent commentator."Like his batting, his insight into the game is invaluable. He was the original batting don of Indian cr...
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Concentration was a God-given gift: Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News – Times of India

Long before India became a cricketing superpower and long before Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli arrived, the country's mood barometer fluctuated depending on the answer to the question: "Gavaskar out hua, ya khel raha hai?"Braving some of the most fearsome attacks in world cricket in the 70s and early and mid-80s, Sunil Gavaskar single-handedly gave Indian cricket the steel, spine and respect.Post retirement, he transitioned into a TV commentator, who called a spade a spade. Even as the country is still dealing with the hangover of India's T20 World Cup win, it also bows down to Sunil Gavaskar on his 75th birthday. The master batter was the first to score 10,000 Test runs (10,122), and the first to score 30 Test hundreds (34). In an exclusive interview with TOI, Gavaskar shares his th...
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Team India set for Gambhir makeover? Gautam appointed new head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

After a month of speculation, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Tuesday finally announced, as expected, Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of Team India across formats.Known to be a headstrong and outspoken character right from his playing days, the gutsy Gambhir takes over the coaching reins from the more reticent Rahul Dravid, who ended his tenure with the T20 World Cup win last month.Gambhir, a former BJP MP from 2019 to '24, opted out of active politics before the Lok Sabha elections this year. He subsequently mentored his former IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders all the way to the title, a campaign which significantly boosted his chances of replacing Dravid. In the preceding two years, Gambhir had mentored Lucknow Super Giants into the IPL playoffs.Gambhir era begins in Indian cric...
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Video | गौतम गंभीर बने भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम के नए कोच, जय शाह ने किया ऐलान

भारतीय क्रिकेटर गौतम गंभीर (Gautam Gambhir) को टीम इंडिया (Team India) का मुख्य कोच बनाया गया है. बीसीसीआई (BCCI) सचिव जय शाह (Jay Shah) ने गंभीर के नाम का ऐलान किया है. बता दें, राहुल द्रविड़ (Rahul Dravid) का कार्यकाल आईसीसी टी20 विश्व कप के बाद खत्म हो गया था और उसके बाद से ही यह पद खाली था. बीसीसीआई की तीन सदस्यों वाली क्रिकेट सलाहकार समिति ने टी20 विश्व कप (T20 World Cup) के दौरान ही गौतम गंभीर और डब्ल्यूवी रमन का साक्षात्कार लिया था. वहीं टीम इंडिया जब तूफान के चलते बारबाडोस में फंसी हुई थी, तब जय शाह ने साफ किया था कि एक बार मुंबई पहुंचने पर सभी पक्षों से बात करने के बाद भारतीय टीम के हेड कोच का ऐलान किया जाएगा. ...
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‘Jasprit Bumrah mein confidence nahi tha, uska awkward bowling action…’: Ramiz Raja lauds Indian star after T20 World Cup heroics | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: While speaking on the gradual downfall of Pakistan's pace attack, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has hailed Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as a 'legend in all three formats". "In my book, Jasprit Bumrah is a legend in all three formats. There is no one greater who has played all three formats. (Toh aap dekh rahe hai, ek ladka kaha se utha hai, usme confidence nahi tha, uska awkward bowling action hain) So you can see, where this boy came from, he lacked confidence, had an awkward bowling action.He was unfit, but he came back, and now he has made India win the World Cup," Ramiz Raja said on his YouTube channel. Bumrah's exceptional performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 has earned him a plethora of plaudits, with his remarkable achievement of taking 15 wickets from ei...
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‘My wife refers to you as my work wife’: Rohit Sharma pens heartfelt note for Rahul Dravid | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian men's cricket team captain Rohit Sharma shared a heartfelt note for former head coach Rahul Dravid on Instagram. Reflecting on Dravid's tenure, which concluded after leading the team to glory in the T20 World Cup, Rohit expressed deep gratitude and admiration for his mentor.Hailing Dravid as a 'confidant,' Rohit wrote, "I have been trying to find the right words to properly express my feelings on this, but I’m not sure I ever will.So, here’s my attempt.""Since my childhood days, I have looked up to you just like billions of others but I was lucky enough to get to work with you this closely. You are an absolute stalwart of this game but you left all of your accolades and achievements at the door and walked in as our coach and came on a level where we all felt comfortabl...
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‘They should have won more trophies’: Michael Vaughan on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja’s white-ball careers | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan took a sly dig at Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja for their limited success in winning white-ball trophies, following their announcement of retirement from T20 Internationals. The three players have only secured one ICC trophy, the 2024 T20 World Cup, in the last decade, which they won in their final T20I appearances.The trio has been integral to Indian cricket for many years. Vaughan pointed out their underwhelming record in recent ICC tournaments despite their significance in the team."They'll all agree that it is a perfect way to go, but they should have won more white-ball trophies amongst them," Vaughan said on the Club Prairie Fire podcast. "To think that he (Rohit) has taken another seventeen ...
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Happy Birthday Sourav Ganguly: The ‘dada’ of Indian cricket turns 52 | Off the field News – Times of India

Sourav Ganguly, the former captain credited for instilling belief back into Indian cricket, turned 52 on Monday.Famously given the name of 'Prince of Kolkata' by former England captain Geoffrey Boycott, Ganguly took over India captaincy four years after his famous Test debut at Lord's in 1996 where he struck a century against England. He took over captaincy in the year 2000, when Indian cricket was trying to come out of the match-fixing scandal, and soon started grooming young talent and throw them in the line of fire.The two names that come straight to mind on those lines are Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh. Under Ganguly's leadership India reached the finals of ICC Knockout Trophy in 2000, followed by the famous win over Australia in a Test series at home to win the Border-Gavaskar T...
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Special bus ready for Team India’s T20 World Cup victory parade – see photos | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In anticipation of celebrating Team India's recent success in the 2024 T20 World Cup held in Barbados, Mumbai is ready for an elaborate victory parade. A specially designed bus is being prepared to transport the champions through the city, ensuring the event is both visually stunning and a fitting homage to the team's triumph. This initiative is part of the broader festivities planned to honour the team's exceptional performance in the tournament.To ensure the safety and security of both the participants and the spectators, the Mumbai Police have detailed extensive security measures for the upcoming roadshow, which is expected to draw large crowds as there is free entry for fans at Wankhede Stadium today. Here are the photos:(Photo Credits: X)(Photo Credits: X)The parade, fea...
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‘It’s home’ – Rohit Sharma lifts T20 World Cup trophy, shows it to fans amid loud cheers in New Delhi. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team's triumphant return home after their historic victory in Barbados has been marked by a grand welcome and celebrations.Upon landing in Delhi early Thursday morning, the Indian cricket team was greeted by hundreds of enthusiastic fans who had gathered at the Indira Gandhi International Airport to welcome their heroes. Despite the steady drizzle, the fans lined up outside the airport, holding placards, waving the national flag, and cheering for their favourite players. The captain, Rohit Sharma, added to the excitement by lifting the coveted trophy amid the uproar, allowing the fans to catch a glimpse of the silverware.Watch video:The team's journey back to India was facilitated by a specially arranged Air India charter flight, aptly...
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‘Mere interviews toh dur ki baat hai, mere gharwale…’ – Abhishek Sharma reflects on maiden India call-up. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team's tour of Zimbabwe has provided an opportunity for several promising talents to showcase their skills on the international stage. Among the notable inclusions are the all-rounders Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag, along with the pacer Tushar Deshpande, who have received their maiden call-ups to the national team.Abhishek Sharma, a 22-year-old batting all-rounder from Punjab, had a breakthrough season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, amassing 484 runs in 16 games at an impressive strike rate of 204.21, including a remarkable 42 sixes. His explosive batting and handy off-spin bowling have earned him recognition, and he will be eager to translate his domestic success to the international arena."I received a call from Gill after the selection, I fel...
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Taskin Ahmed denies being dropped from India game for oversleeping and missing team bus, says ‘I wasn’t going…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladeshi pacer Taskin Ahmed found himself embroiled in a controversy during the T20 World Cup when he was allegedly dropped from the crucial Super Eights clash against India due to oversleeping and missing the team bus. However, the player refuted these claims, stating that his exclusion was based on team combination reasons.The incident in question occurred on June 22 in North Sound, Antigua, where Bangladesh lost the match against India by a substantial margin of 50 runs.The Tigers made only one change to their playing XI, replacing Taskin with Jaker Ali.Taskin Ahmed, in an interview with the Dhaka-based newspaper Ajker Patrika, clarified his stance on the matter. He acknowledged being late but claimed to have arrived at the ground around 30-40 minutes before the toss. "...
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T20 champions India likely to land in New Delhi from Barbados on Thursday morning | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team, having achieved a remarkable victory, is set to embark on their journey back home from Barbados. Their arrival in Delhi is expected on Thursday morning (IST), according to the latest reports.Initially scheduled to depart from Barbados on Monday at 11 AM local time (8:30 PM IST), the team's travel plans were disrupted due to Hurricane Beryl.This powerful storm resulted in the closure of airports and businesses, stranding the team in Barbados for the past two days.The situation has escalated as Hurricane Beryl has intensified into an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm in recent hours. Warnings have been issued regarding life-threatening winds and the potential for a dangerous storm surge.According to the latest report from the Na...
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