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7Sep

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Mitchell Starc eyes return to IPL in 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc is setting his sights on a comeback to the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the 2024 season, marking his return to the lucrative Twenty20 tournament after an absence of eight years.Left-arm pacer Starc had last represented Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2015 IPL edition. In recent years, he had opted to skip the IPL to manage his workload and concentrate on his responsibilities with the national team.Starc expressed that participating in the IPL would serve as valuable preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is set to take place in the United States and the West Indies."Look it's been eight years. I’m definitely going back in (next) year," the 33-year-old told the 'Willow Talk' podcast."Amongst other things, it’s a great lead-u...

19Aug

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Watch: Sourav Ganguly’s motivational words in Delhi Capitals’ off-season camp | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: 'We did not do everything right' last season admitted Sourav Ganguly as the Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket vowed to come back stronger while addressing a young brigade during franchise's first off-season camp for IPL 2024 on Saturday.Addressing a set of domestic players from both men's and women's teams that included the likes of Yash Dhull, Khaleel Ahmed, Ganguly gave an inspiring speech pointing out the down side of the forgettable 2023 season. "It was a very very poor season, by any standards and I think we did not do well enough. So it's important for us that we learn from that and come back as a better team. There is no harm in losing but the problem will be when we don't improve and get better," said Ganguly."We have 6 months. We will give you everything, every sup...

19Aug

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Lasith Malinga set to return to Mumbai Indians as fast bowling coach: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After a two-year stint with Rajasthan Royals, former Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga is set to return to Mumbai Indians, this time as a fast bowling coach. Malinga will be replacing New Zealander Shane Bond in the support staff of the five-time champions. Bond, the Kiwi veteran had held the position for the past nine seasons. However an IPL source confirmed to PTI that Bond's contract with Mumbai is still under review."MI's contract with Bond is still not over as yet," the source said.Earlier, ESPNCricinfo has reported that it's also not clear whether Bond would continue as the head coach of MI Emirates in the ILT20 where they finished third this year.Malinga had a fruitful career with Mumbai Indians winning five titles overall -- four in IPL (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019) and the ...

7Aug

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IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad show Brian Lara the door, Daniel Vettori is new head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League (IPL) side Sunrisers Hyderabad replaced West Indies batting great Brian Lara with former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori as head coach.SRH made the announcement on their social media handles.Vettori has been the assistant coach of the Australia men's team and also previously coached Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.Lara worked as SRH batting coach before taking over as the head coach last year. Under Lara, the 2016 champions finished last in the 10-team league after four wins in 14 matches."As our 2 year association with Brian Lara comes to an end, we bid adieu to him," the team said on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter."Thank you for the contributions to the Sunrisers. We wish you all the best for your future endeavours." V...

7Aug

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Daniel Vettori replaces Brian Lara as head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad

Former New Zealand captain, Daniel Vettori has been appointed head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as the franchise looks to overturn a disappointing IPL 2023, where they ended at the bottom of the points table. In IPL 2023, Sunrisers finished last (tenth) with four wins and ten losses. 🚨Announcement🚨 Kiwi legend Daniel Vettori joins the #OrangeArmy as Head Coach🧡 Welcome, coach! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/2wXd8B1T86 — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) August 7, 2023 “Kiwi legend Daniel Vettori joins the #OrangeArmy as Head Coach. Welcome, coach!,” Sunrisers Hyderabad took on Twitter to make the announcement. As our 2 year association with Brian Lara comes to an end, we bid adieu to him 🧡 Thank you for the contributions to the Sunrisers. We wish you all the best for your future endeavours ...

28Jul

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Dhoni: ‘He is in rehab’: Wife Sakshi provides update on MS Dhoni’s injury to fans | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The charismatic 'Captain Cool' MS Dhoni displayed his indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season while leading Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Despite facing issues with his knee, Dhoni's determination and leadership were pivotal in guiding CSK to their fifth IPL title.In a viral video on social media, Sakshi Dhoni, MS Dhoni's wife, provided an update on his condition, revealing that he is currently undergoing rehabilitation to address his knee concerns.In the video, a fan was heard shouting, "Mahi bhai kaisa hai? (How is Mahi bhai?)".Sakshi, who was standing upstairs during a movie screening, replied to the fans, saying: "He is recovering. He is in rehab."Throughout the 2023 IPL season, Dhoni took the field, showcasing a determ...

27Jul

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Delhi Capitals to invest in Arun Jaitley stadium upgradation | Cricket News – Times of India

In a first, Capitals & DDCA agree to work in tandem for stadium's upkeepNEW DELHI: Delhi and District Cricket Association's (DDCA) has entered into an agreement with IPL franchise Delhi Capitals to look after the maintenance and upgrade of the Arun Jaitley stadium, previously known as Ferozshah Kotla.TOI has learnt that the Capitals management is taking an active interest in helping the association look after the stadium. This is a rare move in Indian cricket where a franchise has taken it upon itself to help maintain its home venue beyond the IPL season.Top officials from the Capitals management, including co-owner Parth Jindal, met DDCA president Rohan Jaitley and directors a couple of weeks ago. The meeting ended in an agreement that would see Capitals more involved in maintainin...

16Jul

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‘There was no phone call, no communication’: Yuzvendra Chahal opens up about RCB snub | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has spoken out about his disappointment after Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) failed to retain him ahead of the 2022 IPL mega auction, saying he felt terrible because there was no phone call or communication from management despite playing for the franchise for eight years.Chahal had been a key member of the RCB since the 2014 season, appearing in 114 matches for the team. He established his name with strong performances at one of the most difficult stadiums for bowlers in the IPL, the M Chinnaswamy, where smaller boundaries make it more difficult for the bowling side to restrict the hitters.RCB, on the other hand, released their star spinner ahead of the 2022 IPL big auction and did not purchase him."Definitely, I felt very sad. My journe...

14Jul

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Justin Langer appointed as head coach of Lucknow Super Giants | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants have appointed former Australian opening batsman Justin Langer as their new head coach, replacing Andy Flower.This decision has also raised questions about the future of team mentor Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir joined the team as its mentor in the 2022 season.Langer brings valuable coaching experience to the role, having previously served as the coach of the Australian national team. "Lucknow Super Giants have appointed legendary former Australian cricket team coach and batsman Justin Langer as their team head coach. As the two-year contract of Andy Flower comes to an end, Lucknow Supergiants thanks Andy Flower for his contribution," LSG said in a statement.Langer, who had formed a potent opening combination with Matthew Hayden in Test cricket, was appointed a...

10Jul

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IPL brand value reaches USD 3 billion: Houlihan Lokey report | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: The stand-alone brand value of the IPL is now USD 3.2 billion, up by 80% from USD 1.8 billion in 2022, while the business enterprise value of the IPL stands at USD 15.4 billion, which is up by 80% from USD 8.5 billion in 2022, as per a brand valuation study by Global investment bank Houlihan Lokey, Inc., the results of which were issued on Monday. A copy of the report is with TOI. Houlihan Lokey's Corporate Valuation Advisory Services advises companies on all valuation matters affecting their financial reporting, tax, and strategic planning initiatives. Offerings include purchase price allocation (valuation of all acquired assets and liabilities), equity valuations for stock, and tax entity valuation for restructuring.The massive surge IPL's brand value is mainly do the impact o...

4Jul

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India’s fantasy sports’ revenue rises 24% during IPL 2023: Report

The revenue of fantasy gaming platforms during Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches rose 24% from a year earlier. Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The revenue of fantasy gaming platforms during Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches rose 24% from a year earlier to over 28 billion rupees ($342 million) with over 61 million users participating, a report by the Redseer consultancy said.Fantasy gaming apps gained popularity in India during the pandemic. Many new companies entered the market to cash in on cricket's popularity and have launched virtual leagues and contests in other sports such as soccer.The IPL, one of the most followed sporting events in India, held matches from mid-March to end-May, attracting millions of viewers, while gaming ...

30Jun

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Watch – ‘Moments that made the night special’: CSK post a video on one month of fifth IPL title | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: It has been a month since Chennai Super Kings won their fifth IPL title after edging out 2022 champions Gujarat Titans by five wickets in a last-ball thriller in Ahmedabad.The CSK took to Twitter on Friday to post a video featuring winning moments of the final. 'Moments that made the night special in #Yellove! #ReliveChampions23 #WhistlePodu', the franchise captioned the video.This was the first time in the history of the IPL that the final was played on the reserve day after rain washed out the original scheduled day.Chennai chased down a rain-revised target of 171 in 15 overs. Ravindra Jadeja scored 10 runs off the final two balls in front of 80,000 fans at the world's largest cricket stadium.The MS Dhoni-led CSK also equalled the record of Mumbai Indians for winning the mo...

29Jun

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IPL: Jos Buttler set to be offered lucrative multi-year contract by Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: According to a report in British newspaper 'Telegraph', England's limited over captain Jos Buttler is set to be offered a lucrative multi-year contract by Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals.According to 'The Telegraph', Rajasthan Royals is trying to tie Buttler down to longer-term deal but the offer is yet to be formally tabled and it is also not clear if the cricketer will sign the deal."England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler is set to be offered a landmark four-year deal by his Indian premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals," the report said."It is understood that the offer to Buttler is yet to be formally tabled, and it's unclear whether the T20 World Cup winning captain intends to accept the deal."It is a multi-million-pound deal though the exact amount ...

20Jun

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‘Thanks MS Dhoni Sir’: Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets signed jersey from Chennai Super Kings captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Talismanic wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni's popularity is just not limited to his fans but the young cricketers across the globe have a penchant to meet their idol or to play alongside him.Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the latest to join the bandwagon and got lucky too as he got a signed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey sent by Dhoni on Tuesday.Even the legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar had his shirt signed by the two-time world cup winning captain after a match during the 16th edition of the IPL.Gurbaz took to Twitter to share a picture of a CSK jersey sent by Dhoni as a gift. “Thanks @msdhoni sir for sending the gift all the way from india," wrote Gurbaz.Gurbaz represented Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during IPL 2023 and played a couple of good kn...

15Jun

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IPL: Ricky Ponting stays with Delhi Capitals; Ajit Agarkar to get bigger role | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Capitals management has started restructuring its support staff for next year’s IPL. The management has decided to stick with Ricky Ponting as the head coach despite a horrid season this year. TOI understands that the franchise is likely to prune the support staff by letting go the services of Shane Watson and James Hopes as assistant coach and fast bowling coach respectively.“Preparations for next year’s IPL are underway here at Delhi Capitals, alongside Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting. We assure the fans that Kiran (Grandhi, co-owner) and I are working hard to get back to where we want this franchise to be and that is right at the very top,” co-owner Parth Jindal tweeted on Wednesday.Sources said that Ajit Agarkar, who has been an assistant coach for the last two...

14Jun

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Ricky Ponting to stay as Delhi Capitals head coach, hints co-owner Parth Jindal | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal on Wednesday hinted that former Australia captain Ricky Ponting is likely to be retained as the head coach of the franchise despite the team's disappointing ninth-place finish in the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).There were speculations about Ponting's future with the franchise after their poor performance, but Jindal's tweet hinted at the continuation of the core think-tank, which includes Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly and Ponting. This suggests that Ponting will remain in his role as the head coach for the upcoming season."Preparations for next years' IPL are underway here Delhi Capitals, along side SGanguly99 and Ricky Ponting. We assure the fans that Kiran (Grandhi) and I are working hard to get back to where we ...

10Jun

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“I was the first person Rinku Singh called after hitting 5 consecutive sixes in the IPL”: Dhruv Jurel | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders batting sensation Rinku Singh etched his name in the record books after hammering five sixes in a row to pull off a heist against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023. Needing 29 off the final over, while chasing a mammoth 205 against 2022 champions Gujarat Titans, Rinku's pyrotechnics gave KKR an unbelievable win.After the win, Rinku, who looked elated and was thronged by his teammates in front of dejected GT players, went back to his hotel room after the match and made a call to his best friend and domestic cricket roommate - Dhruv Jurel.A Kargil war veteran's son, Jurel, who represented Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023, spoke to TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive interview and discussed his IPL 2023 experience, meeting 'idol' MS Dhoni, Rinku's blitz, and much more......

1Jun

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Don’t think any T20 league can be a threat to IPL: Arun Singh Dhumal | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Amid the boom of T20 leagues across the world, Indian Premier League chairman Arun Singh Dhumal feels that none of them can be a threat to world's top T20 competition and said the BCCI don't see anyone else as their rival. With the lucrative leagues cropping up in United Arab Emirates and South Africa this year along with the ongoing Big Bash League in Australia and one starting in the United States next month, a confident Dhumal was certain of IPL's supremacy in franchise cricket. "We don't see anyone else as our competition, there is none even close to IPL," Dhumal told Reuters."Our best wishes to all the boards starting their own T20 leagues, but I don't think any of them can be a threat to IPL."The IPL, with an estimated brand value of $8.4 billion, continues to attract t...

1Jun

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A leader like Hardik Pandya is a boon: Sai Sudharsan | Cricket News – Times of India

CHENNAI: Some knocks transcend the win-loss binary. Chennai Super Kings’ five-star triumph late on Monday night captured the public imagination but did not take the sheen off Gujarat Titans’ left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan’s scintillating innings. It was an exhibition of skillful batting and immense self-belief. Dogged by strike-rate issues in earlier matches — including Qualifier-1 where the GT team management decided to retire him out — Sudharsan had gotten off to another sluggish start in the final before he managed to successfully change gears mid-innings. “In all my previous innings, I was batting alongside Shubman Gill (who had been scoring runs at a fast clip). This time, I was with Wriddhi bhai (Wriddhiman Saha) and the run rate had fallen. We were just one wicket down, so I th...

31May

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MS Dhoni may explore surgery option on his knee | Cricket News – Times of India

CHENNAI: MS Dhoni said on Monday night after Chennai Super Kings' IPL triumph that he will play one more time, provided his body holds.It is his left knee that has troubled him through the IPL, impeding his running between the wickets. He played with a brace on and now that the IPL is over, one understands that he will do thorough checks to understand how grave the situation is.It was told to TOI that surgery is an option that Dhoni may explore to get 100 % fit. But the decision won't be taken in a hurry and Dhoni will weigh the pros and cons of it before taking the call.It won't be off the mark to suggest that surgery is required if he has to get back to his best. But it will mean a long period of rehabilitation and at 42, whether that will allow him to be at his best for the next IPL ...