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‘I didn’t make KKR successful…’: Gautam Gambhir on IPL journey with SRK’s franchise | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketing stalwart Gautam Gambhir embarks on a new chapter in his association with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), transitioning from his tenure as captain to a role as 'Team Mentor' with the franchise. As Gambhir takes on this new responsibility, his aim remains clear: to elevate KKR's performance and place them in a stronger position than their current standing.Gambhir's leadership had been instrumental in guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL titles over the last decade, solidifying their presence in the fiercely competitive tournament. Now, as he embraces his role as 'Team Mentor,' Gambhir is determined to leverage his experience and expertise to steer the franchise towards further success."I can assure you that whenever I leave this place (KKR), we will be...
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What made Smriti Mandhana says ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ after famous WPL triumph

Ee Sala Cup Namde- Every year when the Indian Premier League and more recently, the Women’s Premier League rolls out, this cheer or slogan can be heard around the internet as well as packed stadiums in the country whenever Royal Challengers Bangalore take to the field. It’s the war cry that the RCB faithful have adapted in order to cheer their team in thick and thin. The chant ultimately bore fruit on Sunday when after a long wait, the women’s team of RCB managed to get their hands on the WPL trophy, something that their men’s counterparts haven’t been able to do in 16 tries. What does Ee Sala Cup Namde mean? The viral chant which is in the Kannada language can be loosely translated to “This year the cup will be ours.” Before collecting the WPL trophy, RCB captain Smriti Mandhana change...
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KL Rahul gets ‘all clear’ from NCA but told to avoid keeping initially in IPL | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants' captain KL Rahul has received the green light from the National Cricket Academy and is all set to take the field for his franchise from the opening IPL game but has been cautioned against taking up wicket-keeping duties in the initial matches.Rahul had a quadriceps strain during the first Test against England in Hyderabad. Despite initial expectations of him rejoining the team by the third game, the elegant right-hander experienced tightness in his muscles and opted to sit out for the remainder of the matches.Rahul recently posted a short video of his batting, basic keeping drills and outfielding practice at the NCA."The NCA has given him clearance and he will join his mates in Lucknow on Thursday (March 20) before they travel to Jaipur for the opening g...
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‘Garden me ghoomne nahi deta’: Mumbai Indians’ unique welcome for former skipper Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians on Monday announced the arrival of former skipper Rohit Sharma in a unique way ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.In a video posted on their official social media handle titled 'Woh aa gaya...Ro aa gaya', a young boy can be seen telling his friend, "Woh aa gaya. Jo garden mein ghoomne nahi deta."The 'garden' reference in the video was picked up from Rohit's viral comment during the Test series against England where he was seen telling youngsters not to field like someone who was roaming around in a garden.After a lengthy home schedule, Rohit joins the MI camp as the franchise gears up for the upcoming season.Hardik Pandya, who took over from Rohit as skipper on Monday lauded his predecessor, saying he will continue to ...
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‘Kya baat hai yaar’: Virat Kohli happy to be back at RCB den ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli expressed his delight on joining the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp in preparation for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), scheduled to commence on March 22.Kohli acknowledged his happiness, stating, "It is really good to be back," as he gears up to represent his franchise once again in the highly anticipated tournament.Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set to clash with RCB in a South Indian derby in IPL opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.ALSO READ: How to watch IPL in USAKohli has been absent from competitive cricket since the conclusion of the two T20I matches against Afghanistan in January. His absence was extended to the five-match Test series against England at home due to the birth of his son Akaay i...
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Trying to hasten my recovery during World Cup led to prolonged rehab, admits Hardik Pandya | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya's attempt to expedite his return during the business end of last year's ODI World Cup match actually worsened his ankle injury, leading to a delay in his potential comeback by five months.Pandya sustained the injury while attempting to stop the ball during his follow-through in India's fourth World Cup match against Bangladesh in Pune on October 19.Initially targeting a return during the home T20Is against Afghanistan, Pandya's rehabilitation process took longer than anticipated. His eventual return vehicle now appears to be the upcoming IPL -- a lucrative league that propelled the dynamic Baroda all-rounder to fame nearly a decade ago."My injury was a freak one. It had nothing to do with my past injuries or my fitness. I tried to stop the ball and twisted my an...
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Watch: Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher uncomfortably avoids query on Rohit Sharma’s removal as captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher on Monday found himself in an uncomfortable situation while avoiding a question related to former skipper Rohit Sharma during a media interaction ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.The journalist's query regarding Rohit's removal as skipper saw both Boucher and new skipper Hardik Pandya lost for words."I just want to know what was the one reason that made the management decide that Rohit should not captain Mumbai Indians and Hardik should captain the side?," the journalist asked.Boucher initially put the microphone up to respond to the query but then eventually shook his head and chose to stay tight-lipped.Sitting beside Boucher, Hardik too had a straight face amid an awkward moment of silence.Hardik earlier replac...
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‘Rishabh Pant might find it very…’ Sunil Gavaskar on wicketkeeper-batter’s comeback to competitive cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar anticipates that Rishabh Pant may encounter challenges in finding his fluent form at the outset of the IPL. However, he believes that Pant's knees will respond positively as he gradually engages in more batting during match scenarios.Pant, who endured a harrowing car accident in December 2022, will mark his return to competitive cricket as the captain of Delhi Capitals after a rigorous 14-month-long rehabilitation program."It'll be very difficult. But the good thing is he (Pant) has played some cricket. So he has got some practice. To get fluency in batting is a little tough," Gavaskar told 'Star Sports'.Gavaskar elaborated on his viewpoint by suggesting that Pant's initial struggle to regain his fluent form in the IPL could stem from the ...
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Virat Kohli joins Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of IPL clash with Chennai Super Kings

Virat Kohli made his first public appearance after the birth of his son when he returned to Bengaluru to join the Royal Challengers Bangalore camp ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season. “It’s really good to be back, firstly playing cricket and just starting off the IPL. Always exciting to come back to Bangalore for the start of the IPL season. So similar emotions, similar feelings and I haven’t been off the media radar. I have been into the normalcy, you can say for 2 months. So, yeah, I am pretty happy and excited to be back and I hope all the fans are excited and happy as well,” Kohli said in a video shared by RCB. Kohli, who was out of the country for the birth of his second child, arrived in India on Sunday. The former India and RCB captain was seen taking rounds of the...
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‘Rohit will have his hand on my shoulders’: Hardik Pandya on taking up MI captaincy

Mumbai Indians coach Mark Boucher and team captain Hardik Pandya during a press conference in Mumbai, on March 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya on Monday said his predecessor Rohit Sharma will continue to be a guiding force for him during the IPL despite the unexpected change of leadership that the franchise announced ahead of the upcoming season, triggering a "backlash" from the fans. Pandya, who led Gujarat Titans in the past two seasons, is back at Mumbai Indians as captain for the 2024 edition. Having led Mumbai Indians to five titles, Rohit was surprisingly replaced by Pandya going into the upcoming season. "It will not be any different, he will always be there to help me. You mentioned that he is the captain of the Indian team, which helps me be...
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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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Ravichandran Ashwin asks for ‘help’ from Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

Veteran India off-spinner and former Chennai Super Kings player Ravichandra Ashwin has reached out to his ex-employers, asking for "help" with tickets for his kids to watch the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season opener between CSK and Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. "Unreal ticket demand for the #CSKvRCB #IPL2024 opener at Chepauk.My kids want to the see opening ceremony and the game. @ChennaiIPL pls help," Ashwin posted on microblogging website 'X' on Monday.Ashwin plays for the Rajasthan Royals currently in the IPL.Last week, Ashwin had expressed his gratitude towards former India skipper MS Dhoni, acknowledging the pivotal role the CSK captain played in shaping him into one of the world's premier spin bowlers. Ashwin credited...
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Hardik Pandya Live, Mumbai Indians updates: MI captain speaks ahead of IPL 2024

Hardik Pandya on World Cup ankle injury Hardik Pandya injured his ankle during the ODI World Cup match against Bangladesh in Pune. (ICC Media Zone) India all-rounder Hardik Pandya revealed that he had promised the team management a return in five days after injuring his ankle in the league stage of the ODI World Cup last October before being ruled out for almost three months. Featuring in the fourth match of the home World Cup against Bangladesh in Pune, Hardik appeared to twist his ankle while bowling his first over in the game. After the physios walked in to attend him, Hardik walked out of the field while it was later revealed that he would take no further part in the match. While India won the match by seven wickets and proceeded to the final without dropping another game, Hardik’s...
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Watch IPL Live Streaming: When, where, and how to watch IPL 2024 online LIVE in the MENA region | Cricket News – Times of India

Get ready for the IPL fever as the 17th season of the much-anticipated league will commence with defending champions and five-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai.For cricket aficionados in the MENA region, Cricbuzz stands out as the premier portal to the enthralling spectacle of the IPL. Serving as the revered guardian of cricket's storyline, Cricbuzz extends an invitation to viewers with the assurance of live streaming for every match, ensuring an uninterrupted connection to the thrilling narrative's highs and lows.MENA region includes Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Madagascar, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Réunion, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Su...
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Watch: Bhangra in Lucknow – by Jonty Rhodes, Justin Langer, Lance Klusener | Cricket News – Times of India

Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) 10-km run titled ‘Run today for greener tomorrow' had a dash of music and dance, which put the spotlight on none other than the IPL franchise's foreign coaching staff who performed some 'bhangra' steps in western style to enthral the fans who attended the event. LSG's head coach Justin Langer, assistant coach Lance Klusener and fielding coach Jonty Rhodes couldn't resist shaking a leg when the DJ played the famous Punjabi number 'bolo tara ra ra' by pop singer Daler Mehndi.The event was jointly flagged off by Langer, Klusener, Rhodes, the team's CEO Col Vinod Bisht and deputy CEO Satyam Trivedi.Speaking on the occasion, Trivedi said that the LSG would plant a tree each in the honour of all runners. It would also give a message of environmental protection to t...
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Watch: Virat Kohli joins RCB camp ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India run machine and former captain Virat Kohli arrived in Bengaluru ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League and RCB's Unbox event.India and RCB stalwart Kohli has been with the franchise since the inception of the IPL and has led the team from the front for nine years.RCB took to X to announce the arrival of Kohli and captioned it: "Too much happening too quickly and we're not slowing down.Is he here?"Kohli was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Sunday night to catch a flight to Bengaluru to join his team for IPL 2024. Kohli was seen donning a cool white T-shirt, which featured a huge illustration of a cute cartoon character and had the word 'Dad' written on it.Kohli missed India's 4-1 Test series triumph over England for personal reasons.IPL 2024 will get u...
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RCB win maiden WPL title with an all-round display | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: What the men haven’t been able to do, the women have done! And done with great poise. Finalists in the 2009, 2011 and 2016 Indian Premier League, the Royal Challengers Bangalore men couldn’t clinch the ultimate prize. The RCB women did it in their first Women’s Premier League (WPL) final itself. As Richa Ghosh smashed a length ball from Arundhati Reddy over extra cover for a four, RCB not only won its maiden WPL title but also their first-ever silverware in any competition. As the captain of the side, Smriti Mandhana accomplished what her male counterparts like Anil Kumble (2009 IPL captain), Daniel Vettori (2011 IPL captain) and Virat Kohli (2016 IPL captain) couldn’t do and that’s to lift the winners’ trophy. It was a convincing and professional effort from the girls in red...
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IPL 2024: Shreyas Iyer declared fit to play for KKR, but with a rider

SHREYAS Iyer, who had missed out the last two days of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy finals citing back issues, has been declared fit to play the IPL but with a rider. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain, who joined the IPL franchise, has been advised that he can’t lunge too much while playing the forward defense as this could aggravate his injury. The Indian Express understands that Iyer visited a spine specialist in Mumbai after consultation with the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore and the doctor has declared him fit to play with the precaution that he needs to be cautious while stretching his leg. “He is fit to play, a specialist spine doctor was consulted in Mumbai who has advised him not to stretch his leg too forward while defending the ball. He has joined IPL franchise KKR ...
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Shreyas Iyer makes low-key T20 return in practice match for Kolkata Knight Riders | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After a hiatus of over three months, middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer made a somewhat nervy return to the T20 format while participating in an in-house practice match of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Kolkata on Sunday.Set to lead KKR in IPL 2024, Shreyas struggled to find his rhythm in the middle, scoring 22 runs off 19 balls before being stumped by Phil Salt off a local left-arm spinner.Shreyas, who last played a T20 match in December 2023 against Australia in Bengaluru, faced a challenging start, being beaten outside the off-stump by pacer Andre Russell on his first ball.Despite managing to hit Russell for a boundary on the next ball, the right-hander failed to settle into his groove during his time at the crease.ALSO READ: HOW TO WATCH IPL IN CANADAKnown for his profi...