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‘Virat Kohli has said to me that … ‘: Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals tough talk ahead of India’s 1st Test against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli (Photo Credits: Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has expressed his admiration for the veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli, acknowledging his consistency and discipline both on and off the field.Jaiswal, 22, has been in touch with Kohli since he started playing for India, seeking guidance on how to manage himself and maintain discipline in his daily routines to sustain a prolonged career."When I started playing like senior cricket, I did speak to Virat Paji that how he managed himself. Paji has said to me that if I want to play all that cricket, then I have to be disciplined in my daily routines and follow the process," Jaiswal told BCCI. "So I have seen him doing the stuff consistently day by day. Actually seeing him, it motivates m...
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IPL auction: Accelerated process to begin from player 117 | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: In order to speed up the IPL 2025 mega auction process in Jeddah on November 24 & 25, the BCCI will have an accelerated process which will start after 116 players have been sold. The 117th in the list is Ricky Bhui.In a communication to the franchises last week, the BCCI wrote, "For your planning purposes please note, subject to timings it is envisaged that the accelerated process will start after player No. 116. The first accelerated process will cover all the players from 117-574. Franchises will be asked to nominate a set number of players from this group by 10 PM on the evening of Nov 24. Once these players (117-574) have been presented, franchises will be requested to submit the names of players (unpresented/ unsold) from all those on the full list of 574 for further accel...
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EXCLUSIVE | Rishabh Pant should get Rs 25-30 crore in IPL Auction: Suresh Raina | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction is just a few days away and the excitement is building up for what promises to be an exciting event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on November 24-25. Plenty of big names have registered and there are high expectations of a bidding war for Rishabh Pant. The wicketkeeper-batter wasn't retained by the Delhi Capitals and is very likely to trigger a bidding war between teams looking for an Indian captain. Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman Suresh Raina feels Pant coming into the auction pool is an opportunity for the youngster to earn the big bucks."We should really look at this as an opportunity. If you see the Australian players, they are getting paid (big money). Then why not our players!," said Raina in an exclusive chat with ...
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IPL auction clashing with Perth Test: BCCI generally get their way, says Aaron Finch | Cricket News – Times of India

The upcoming mega Indian Premier League (IPL) auction has been scheduled in the middle of the opening Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia, which has surprised some of the Australian cricketers, including their former T20I captain Aaron Finch.The BGT opener in Perth begins on November 22 and the IPL Auction in Jeddah is scheduled for November 24 and 25, which will be the third and fourth days of the Test match. However, to ensure that the two events don't run simultaneously, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has kept the start-time on both days of the auction as 3 pm IST. By then, the day's play in Perth would have ended. "I just think it's a bit unusual that they've gone up against a Test match at the same time. Understanding the time zones a...
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Anderson could be the most significant IPL signing since Shane Warne

Like everybody else, cricket writers are allowed to have heroes too. Over the years there has been something both heroic and minimalist about Jimmy Anderson that I have found fascinating. Skill in a person who finished with 704 Test wickets, more than any other fast bowler, is a given. The aggression often appeared put on, and in fact was honed through sessions with a psychologist. There have been few sights more rewarding than watching Anderson bowl. He lacked the ferocity of the great West Indies fast bowlers. Nor did he have the metronomic efficiency of Glenn McGrath where evenness meant everything. Anderson had grace and elegance, and remarkable control over swing, effective even in Indian conditions. He said he learnt reverse swing from Zaheer Khan, and once admitted when comm...
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Gavaskar sees CSK, RCB chasing this India player in IPL 2025 auction | Cricket News – Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar. (Pic Credit - X) NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian player Sunil Gavaskar has predicted that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) might go all out to secure wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.With his proven record as a consistent run-scorer and his leadership experience, Rahul could become a hot commodity for teams seeking a reliable top-order batsman and potential captaincy material.Gavaskar highlighted that both CSK and RCB could benefit significantly from Rahul’s ability when needed. His versatility and composure make him an ideal fit for franchises looking to strengthen their batting lineup, setting the stage for an intense bidding war.'KL Rahul is going to unleash himself in the next three to five years'LSG made a no...
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Rishabh Pant breaks silence on not being retained by Delhi Capitals | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant had been part of Delhi Capitals but was not retained by the franchise before IPL 2025. Rishabh Pant has hit back at former India batter Sunil Gavaskar clarifying that not being retained by Delhi Capitals "wasn't about the money". The former DC captain was not retained by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Responding to a video by Star Sports which featured Gavaskar speaking about the IPL retentions and the upcoming auction, Pant said, "My retention wasn’t about the money for sure that I can say 🤍".Rishabh Pant likely to enter IPL 2025 mega auctionIn the video, Gavaskar said, "Auction dynamics are completely different so we don't know how it will go. But I feel Delhi would certainly want Rishabh Pant back in their squa...
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‘Mitchell Starc’s auction record in danger’: Irfan Pathan picks new most expensive player ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction | Cricket News – Times of India

Mitchell Starc's IPL auction record in danger (Photo Credit PTIGetty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian pacer Mitchell Starc stunned the cricketing world in the IPL 2024 auction when he was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for an unprecedented INR 24.75 crore, becoming the most expensive player in IPL history. However, according to former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan, Starc’s record might be short-lived. Pathan took to X (formerly Twitter) to predict, “Mitchell Starc’s auction record is in danger. Rishabh Pant is ready to break it.”Rishabh Pant, who recently returned to competitive cricket following a car accident, has been in sensational form. Despite the 3-0 whitewash in the Test series against New Zealand, his recent performances have drawn widespread acclaim.Also See:Live Cricket...
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Sir Viv Richards compares James Anderson’s IPL move to LeBron James’ longevity | Cricket News – Times of India

LeBron James and James Anderson (Photo Credits: Reuters/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sir Viv Richards has likened James Anderson’s decision to enter the IPL 2025 mega auction to the longevity and brilliance of basketball superstar LeBron James. Speaking to Sky Sports, Richards praised Anderson's resilience and ability to remain at the top of his game at the age of 42. “If he feels that he can do it at 42. There are times we see guys, look at LeBron James in basketball—there are athletes across the globe who continue to excel in their disciplines well into their late careers. And if they feel you want to carry on, why not? I think these guys are good enough to dictate how they'd like things to go,” Richards said. “I think he (Anderson) is clever enough, he's smart enough and I th...
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This India star tipped as MS Dhoni’s successor at Chennai Super Kings by former player | Cricket News – Times of India

(Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has suggested that Chennai Super Kings should consider signing KL Rahul as a potential successor to MS Dhoni.The five-time IPL champions have already retained their captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, along with key players Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, and Matheesha Pathirana, while MS Dhoni has been kept on the roster as an uncapped player.With CSK in search of a suitable replacement for the legendary wicketkeeper-batter, Chopra believes Rahul could be an excellent option for the role."What all do they need? I feel they need a successor to Dhoni, a wicketkeeper-batter and it's great if they get an Indian. Everyone is saying, let me also say - he is more than 30 years old, is going to be a father very soon and everyone ha...
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‘If KKR don’t bid, I feel…’: Sunil Gavaskar predicts Shreyas Iyer’s future in IPL 2025 auction | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer's release by Kolkata Knight Riders, despite leading them to an IPL title this year, left fans surprised. However, legendary Sunil Gavaskar has proposed an intriguing idea for Iyer's future in the IPL.Iyer, who joined KKR in 2022 and took over as captain, missed the entire IPL 2023 season due to a back injury.Gavaskar reckons KKR will bid to reacquire their title-winning captain, Iyer, similar to his earlier prediction regarding Rishabh Pant. However, he emphasized that negotiations over the fee could lead to a disagreement.With a limited purse of Rs 51 crore and no Right to Match (RTM) card, KKR find themselves in a challenging position ahead of the auction. "When KKR won last year (IPL 2024), Shreyas Iyer was the captain. As I said earlier for Rishabh Pant as well,...
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Sourav Ganguly tells what KL Rahul needs to do to strike form | Cricket News – Times of India

KL Rahul during the practice match between India and India A at the WACA in Perth. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In response to KL Rahul's recent sub-par performance, former India captain Sourav Ganguly stated the 32-year-old has to talk to himself in order to boost his confidence.After smashing 68 against Bangladesh in the Kanpur Test, Rahul appeared to be getting back to form and had the ideal opportunity to gain confidence throughout the New Zealand series. Border-Gavaskar TrophyHowever, after scoring 12 runs in both innings of the first Test, he was left out of the starting lineup for the final two matches against the Kiwis.Ups and downs are a natural aspect of sports, according to Ganguly. He went on to say that Rahul is under a lot of strain because the Lucknow Super G...
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