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Why the ODI needs this World Cup – Times of India

The 50-over format is no more a cosy fit in cricket's lucrative T20 ecosystem. Come World Cup time, however, the one-day game can again be king. At least for a few days. At least for one more edition..."When the World Cup rolls around, it'll be bigger than Ben Hur again." This was the astute Adam Zampa in October last year, talking to ABC Sport about the relevance - or lack thereof - of ODI cricket. Of course, Zampa went on to express a lot of misgivings about where the 50-over format was currently at, specifically going on to add, "There's about 10 overs in the middle that needs to be scrapped."Be that as it may, we've reached that 'Ben Hur' moment for ODIs now, at least for the next two months, with a home World Cup complete with the delightful prospect of a couple of India-Pakistan m...

25Sep

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BCCI AGM: Avishek Dalmiya, Arun Dhumal re-elected in IPL governing council; Ombudsman to continue till June, 2024 – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former CAB president Avishek Dalmiya and current IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal have been re-elected in the IPL governing council as per decisions taken at the Annual General Meeting of the BCCI held in Goa on Monday.The general body was apprised about BCCI earning more than 38 per cent from annual revenue generated by the ICC and also Rs 67 crore (approx) per match earning from media rights during the next cycle of bilateral series."All routine decisions happened. The list of names for the cricket committees and the sub-committees will be prepared by the office bearers as entrusted by the House. As far as IPL GC is concerned, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal and Avishek Dalmiya were supposed to be elected and it happened on expected lines," a state unit representative told PTI.It ha...

25Sep

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BCCI earned Rs 377.49 cr revenue from WPL | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) earned a revenue of Rs 377.49 crores revenue from the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League (WPL), which was held from March 4-26, 2023 in Mumbai at two venues.As per the BCCI treasurer Ashish Shelar's report for the financial year 2022-23, presented during the Annual General Meeting of the cricket body in Goa on Monday, the Board earned a revenue of Rs 377.49 crores from the WPL, which included five teams. An income analysis done in Shelar's report shows that surplus from the WPL accounted for 6% of the BCCI's total income for the 2022-23 financial year. 37% of the share of the BCCI's income in this period came from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Board earned 38% of its income from the sale of media rights, and 10%...

23Sep

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‘Big difference’: KL Rahul on opening and batting in middle-order | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's stand-in skipper KL Rahul, who is leading the team in the first two ODIs of the ongoing three-match series against Australia, shed light on the nuances of batting as an opener versus batting in the middle order. Rahul's insights came after he delivered a match-winning performance with a half-century, batting at No.4, in India's first ODI victory over Australia, taking the hosts to a 1-0 series lead.Rahul, who has predominantly opened the innings in his career, emphasised the significant disparity between the two roles."At the top of the order, you are creating the game yourself. Even when you are chasing, you know you need to score a particular score. You go in with zero baggage. There is no pressure of falling wickets or required run rate. But when you bat in the mid...

21Sep

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WATCH: Andre Russell grooves to Jawan’s Ramaiya Vastavaiya – Times of India

NEW DELHI: West Indies and Kolkata Knight Riders swashbuckling allrounder Andre Russell on Thursday set the internet abuzz when he showcased his dance moves to the Bollywood song "Ramaiya Vastavaiya" from the film "Jawan." Known for his explosive batting and impactful performances on the cricket field, Russell proved that he can groove just as effortlessly off the pitch. In a video that went viral on social media, Russell's energy and rhythm were on full display as he danced to the beats of the song. KKR took to their social media and shared the video.WATCH: Russell, affectionately known as "Dre Russ," has been an instrumental figure for the KKR in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since his acquisition by the franchise. Russell has played 112 matches in the IPL and scored 2262 at an aver...

20Sep

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Tim Southee to take call on World Cup availability next week after thumb surgery – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee is scheduled to have surgery on his damaged right thumb on Thursday. Next week, it will be decided whether or not he will be available for the World Cup in India.In the fourth One-Day International against England last week, Southee fractured and dislocated his right thumb while attempting to take a catch.Gary Stead, the head coach of New Zealand, is optimistic that the 34-year-old seamer will make a full recovery in time for the team's big-event debut on October 5."We've got our fingers crossed the surgery goes well for Tim," Stead said in Auckland."He'll have some pins or screws inserted in his right thumb and, providing the procedure is a success, it will be a matter of ensuring Tim can tolerate the pain and manage the actual wound when ...

19Sep

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Injuries are not in players’ hand, determined to earn national spot back: Deepak Chahar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India seamer Deepak Chahar believes injuries are not in the hands of a sportsperson but he is determined to get his place back in the national team, having fully recovered from hamstring and back issues.The 31-year-old, who last played for India in December last year, has been bogged down by multiple injury concerns in the past. Chahar picked up a hamstring injury earlier in the season and missed as many as six IPL league games for Chennai Super Kings.Chahar had missed the whole of 2022 IPL due to a back injury and also sat out of the T20 World Cup in Australia."A player should not get disappointed by injuries. These things are not in a player's hand. My priority right now is to remain fit and be available for the team. I will give my 100 per cent for the team whenever I get ...

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...

3Sep

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Former PCB chairman criticises Asia Cup scheduling after India-Pakistan match washout | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Najam Sethi, has launched a scathing critique of the Asia Cup scheduling following the disappointing washout of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match due to rain in Pallekele on Saturday.Expressing his frustration, Sethi, who assumed the role of PCB chairman on an interim basis following Ramiz Raja's departure last year, expressed disappointment at the missed opportunity. He particularly took aim at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), alleging that his proposal to stage the tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had been unjustly dismissed in favour of accommodating Sri Lanka as a co-host.In a statement posted on his X account, Sethi remarked, "How disappointing! Rain mars the greatest contest in cricket. But t...

1Sep

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Watch: Three sixes in a row! Rinku Singh does it again | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The memories of Rinku Singh smashing five successive sixes in the IPL remain vivid in the hearts of cricket fans. Once more the batter came up with a dazzling display with the bat on Thursday.The left-handed batter achieved the feat yet again by smacking three consecutive sixes in the Super Over to help Meerut Mavericks pull off a stunning victory over Kashi Rudras in the UPT20 League match.Needing 17 runs to secure victory in the Super Over, Rinku and Divyansh Joshi were given the task. Rinku failed to score a run on the first ball but he showcased remarkable prowess, and dispatched the subsequent three balls over the ropes.After opting to bat first, Madhav Kaushik's impressive knock of 87 runs helped Meerut post 181/4 on the scoreboard. In response, Karan Sharma (58) and Sh...

31Aug

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How Viacom 18 has created a near monopoly with India home cricket rights | Cricket News – Times of India

Viacom 18 now officially holds the rights for all India home cricket across TV and digital for the next five years. They beat the other two serious contenders - Star India and Sony in a three way battle in an e-auction on Thursday to bag the coveted rights. With this Viacom 18 has created a near monopoly in the Indian cricket broadcasting sphere.How was the bidding conducted?3 Key Points:- The BCCI had opted for an e-auction for the bilateral media rights- The base price was of Rs 25 crore for India digital and rest of world TV & digital rights and Rs 20 crore for India television rights, continuing the trend from IPL media rights auction.- This brought the combined rights value to INR 45 crore per game for a total of 88 matches for the 2023-28 cycle. What were the final winning bid...

31Aug

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Matheesha Pathirana didn’t copy slingy action from Lasith Malinga, it’s natural: Coach Bilal Fassy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Matheesha Pathirana's sling-shot action immediately reminds one of Lasith Malinga, but the young Sri Lankan did not purposely mimic his legendary senior, according to his childhood coach Bilal Fassy, who insisted that the much-discussed bowling style came naturally to the pacer.Pathirana's Malinga-like motion has earned him nicknames such as Podi (Little) Malinga in Sri Lanka and Baby Malinga among Chennai Super Kings (CSK) supporters.Pathirana had a breakout season for IPL champions Chennai Super Kings. He took 19 wickets in 12 matches and was the go-to bowler for Mahendra Singh Dhoni in crucial circumstances.While Dhoni is training the 20-year-old to be CSK's designated death overs specialist, Fassy believes the Sri Lankan cricket establishment should treat him with caution...

29Aug

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‘Home advantage significantly reduced due to IPL’, feels Rahul Dravid ahead of ODI World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Rahul Dravid perceives a noticeable decline in the advantage of playing on home turf for subcontinental teams. This shift is attributed to the fact that foreign players, due to their exposure in the Indian Premier League (IPL), have developed a heightened ability to adeptly navigate the intricacies of Indian playing conditions.With the ODI World Cup slated to be held in India in October-November, Dravid feels that the home advantage is a thing of the past."The whole thing of home advantage on the sub-continent has reduced to a large extent over the past 10-12 years. People come and play here so much, especially tournaments like the IPL. They are here for two-three months getting used to conditions. It will be a tight tournament," former Indian skipper sa...

28Aug

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‘Having conversations with Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli’: Star India batter on cracking challenging ODI code | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite facing challenges in his audition for the No. 4 slot in India's ODI batting lineup, dynamic Suryakumar Yadav remains resolute in his determination to decipher the code for successful runs in cricket's most demanding format.Renowned as the top-ranked T20 batter globally and a pivotal figure for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, Suryakumar has encountered difficulties in anchoring India's ODI innings leading up to the World Cup.His struggle to notch a single half-century across 20 matches between February 2022 and August 2023 highlighted the complexities of the transition.Indian captain Rohit Sharma recently shared that Suryakumar was actively seeking guidance from players who have thrived in the format. Suryakumar himself has now provided additional insights into this end...

26Aug

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Watch – ‘Kaun kaun dieting pe hai’: MS Dhoni hilariously asks gym friends while cutting a cake | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: It is no secret that MS Dhoni is a fitness freak and even after international retirement the former India skipper's video of hitting the gym keeps surfacing on the social media.In the latest video that has been doing the rounds on social media, Dhoni was seen celebrating alongside his gym companions and cutting a cake with them. In a recent gym video, he exudes pure joy as he celebrates. The footage captures Dhoni enthusiastically cutting cakes alongside his gym companions. The caption of the video suggests that the cheerful gathering was in honour of CSK's triumphant victory in the IPL."Hum khilayenge. Kaun kaun kha raha hai aur kaun kaun dieting pe hai vo batao," Dhoni was heard saying in the video.Dhoni's fan following is unmatched. His enigmatic aura, calm demeanour, and ...

25Aug

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‘Afghanistan will play to win in Asia Cup & World Cup’: Rookie spinner Noor Ahmad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rising Afghan cricketer Noor Ahmad has lavished praise on India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, crediting the Gujarat Titans skipper for his progress in cricket.Speaking exclusively with IANS, the 18-year-old left-arm wrist-spinner who impressed all with his skills in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL), claiming 16 wickets from 13 matches for Gujarat Titans, Noor shared his thoughts on the upcoming Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup and how Afghanistan will not be just a 'participating' team but will 'play to win'.Excerpts: Your game is getting better and better and people have started calling you ‘KOHINOOR’. How do you see your progress in cricket?It's all about the confidence you have in yourself... Every day I go to practice, I keep believing that I can get better. I'll always...

22Aug

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Ravichandran Ashwin urges Indian fans to move past ‘IPL warfare’; backs Shreyas Iyer for No 4 slot

Ravichandran Ashwin weighed in on who should be India’s No 4 batter in the 50-over format a day after the Asia Cup squad for the Men in Blue was announced. “The No 4 slot is one of the most debated slots. Shreyas Iyer is extremely important to our side. He’s one of the best players in the Indian line-up against spin and a very consistent No 4 for India. He’s played a crucial role in India’s success whenever he’s played at No 4. If he’s completely fit to play, there’s no debate who should be No 4 for India,” said Ashwin on his YouTube channel, Around The World of Cricket. He went on to add: “Tilak Verma is an exciting talent. Both Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak bring an X-factor to the team as back-up middle-order batters. Tilak hasn’t scored a lot in the Ireland series. But he’s showing unr...

22Aug

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Rinku Singh’s story is of hard work and perseverance: Abhishek Nayar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Witnessing the transformation of a once 'shy' and 'low self-confident' young boy into a budding player for India has been a journey closely followed by Abhishek Nayar. He narrates Rinku Singh's narrative as a tale of relentless determination and hard work.At the age of 25, Rinku surged into the national spotlight following his remarkable feat of smashing five consecutive sixes, propelling Kolkata Knight Riders to an astonishing victory over Gujarat Titans during this year's IPL.Subsequently, on Sunday, he convincingly demonstrated his ability to replicate such prowess at the highest echelons by delivering a noteworthy performance of 38 runs off 21 balls on his India debut against Ireland."I have seen Rinku evolve as an individual. The first time I saw him in the KKR set up, a...

22Aug

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Rinku Singh: Those five sixes in IPL 2023 changed my life | Cricket News – Times of India

DUBLIN: He has played just a couple of international matches so far but Rinku Singh is already a popular name among Indian fans thanks to his five successive sixes in IPL 2023. Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, he smashed five sixes in the final over against Gujarat Titans to steer his side to a sensational win. Recalling the same, Rinku said that moment changed his life forever. "Those five sixes changed my life. People remember me for that moment. I was feeling great when they took my name and the love they have been showering me with," he said during an interaction with his Indian teammate Ravi Bishnoi on BCCI.tv. Rinku earned his maiden India call-up for the ongoing T20I series in Ireland, where he has featured in both matches so far, scoring 38 runs in an innings at a strike ra...

22Aug

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It’s an open World Cup: Brendon McCullum | Cricket News – Times of India

'Whoever starts well in WC will give themselves best chance of success'MUMBAI: Few batsmen terrorized the bowlers like Brendon McCullum did. The best part about this Kiwi is that he is still going after the rival bowlers, thanks to his Bazball theory!Besides his entertaining batting, 'Baz' is someone who will always be remembered as someone who has made the transition from being a great player to a successful coach -as is reflected in the amount of victories England have notched up since his appointment as the Test team's head coach. In an exclusive interview with TOI on the sidelines of the CEAT Cricket Rating awards here on Monday, McCullum spoke on several topics -ranging from England's chances in the Test series in India next year to of course, the 2023 ODI World Cup. Excerpts... Ho...