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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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BCCI to review policy on participation of retired players in overseas T20 leagues | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to review its existing policy regarding the participation of retired players in overseas T20 leagues during its upcoming Apex Council meeting on July 7.Under the current policy, a BCCI registered player is allowed to compete in overseas T20 leagues only after retiring from international cricket and domestic cricket, including the Indian Premier League (IPL).The decision to review the policy comes as Ambati Rayudu, who recently retired from the IPL after playing a significant role in the Chennai Super Kings' title-winning campaign, is set to participate in the inaugural Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States in July, representing the Texas Super Kings.Ambati Rayudu (AFP Photo)The objective behind this potential p...

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 ...

28Jun

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Team India ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Match Schedule, Timings, Venue and Teams | Cricket News – Times of India

A quick look at the ICC 2023 ODI World Cup schedule released on Tuesday will show that the hosts - Team India - will be doing most of the travelling.Among the 10 participating nations, India will be playing all their 9 league stage matches in different venues. That's 9 cities over the course of just over a month. India play their first match on October 8 vs Australia and their last league stage match is against Qualifier 1.Two teams will join the 8 other teams via the qualifier tournament, which is currently being played in Zimbabwe.The decision to schedule India's 9 league stage matches in 9 different cities is to make sure that the maximum number of fans across the country get to see their favourite cricketers live in action. But this also means that Team India will need to adapt them...

26Jun

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Rishabh Pant reunites with Team India teammates, shares pics – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant on Monday delighted fans as he reunited with his Team India teammates at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.Pant, who has been recovering from injuries he sustained after suffering a horrific car accident last December, shared pictures of the joyful reunion on his social media handle. The heartwarming images clearly showcased the camaraderie and excitement as the players gathered together.The wicketkeeper-batter posted pics along with KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, and Yuzvendra Chahal at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.Taking to Twitter, Pant posted on Monday: 'Reunion is always fun with the gang'.In one of the images Shardul was seen making a prank at Chahal along with Siraj and Pant.The 25-year-old Pant is on the road to rec...

26Jun

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Watch: MS Dhoni picks dates over chocolates on a flight, makes ‘Candy Crush’ trend | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Humility is the foundation of all good virtues and Mahendra Singh Dhoni is known for his humility and down to earth nature, despite his superstar stature and immense fan-following across India and abroad.The former Indian captain is known to back youngsters and let them take centre stage with the trophy when they celebrate a tournament victory be it in international cricket or in the Indian Premier League (IPL).In a video that is going viral, Dhoni has shown another side of his humble and down to earth nature.The video shows Dhoni onboard a flight with his wife Sakshi and an airhostess readying a plate full of chocolates, dates and other eatables to offer to the former India captain.As the airhostess brings Dhoni the tray, he is pleasantly surprised by the sweet gesture and g...

26Jun

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I am a far better jumper than I was a year ago: Murali Sreeshankar | More sports News – Times of India

KOCHI: There is a spring in Murali Sreeshankar's steps these days. A third-place finish in Paris Diamond League couple of weeks back, a big leap of 8.41m in the qualifying round of the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar, which also sealed his ticket for the World Championship, followed by a gold-winning performance of 8.29m in the final round has shown that the long jumper from Palakkad in Kerala is heading in the right direction."It's been a good season so far. But I feel there is still scope for a lot of improvement in my jumps," the 24-year-old told TOI before he flew to Lausanne, where he is scheduled to compete in the next Diamond League meeting on Friday.Sreeshankar's determination to raise the bar augurs well for Indian athletics. Besides the Diamo...

25Jun

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IND vs WI: How Ruturaj Gaikwad’s selection can be Indian cricket’s game-changing call

When selectors named the Test squad for India’s tour of the Caribbean, eyebrows were raised over Sarfaraz Khan and Abhimanyu Easwaran’s omission, as much as for the call-up of Ruturaj Gaikwad.The Gaikwad development is being viewed with great interest. Even Dilip Vengsarkar at whose academy Gaikwad blossomed, is in wait – and – watch mode. “He is definitely someone with a great potential, but you will only know when he plays,” Vengsarkar told the Express.There is no doubting Gaikwad’s potential, for he has shown what he can do in the IPL. But Test cricket remains a big leap for some of those who have not been able to replicate white-ball success into red-ball cricket. From Michael Bevan to Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina to Jos Buttler, a lot of big names, who despite looking comfortable aga...

22Jun

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Major League Cricket 2023: Mini CSK reunion in Texas | Cricket News – Times of India

A Chennai Super Kings (CSK) reunion of sorts will be part of the inaugural edition of the Major League Cricket (MLC), which begins from July 13 in Texas, USA.Co-owned by CSK, the Texas franchise of MLC, named Texas Super Kings, will have some of the former and current CSK players and officials together to form the core of their squad. Leading the team will be Faf du Plessis, who was a CSK veteran before not being retained ahead of the 2023 IPLseason.He will be reunited with his former teammates at CSK, including all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, who will be back on the field as a player after serving as the CSK bowling coach in the 2023 season.Also in the Texas Super Kings' dugout will be New Zealanders Devon Conway and Mitchell Santner, both of who played key roles in CSK winning their fifth I...

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 ...

14Jun

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Ravi Shastri: Look to Aussies for Test succession plan | Cricket News – Times of India

Ex-coach Ravi Shastri says selectors must take hard calls, draw inspiration from more successful sides to create roadmap for futureLONDON: India's crushing loss in the World Test Championship final to Australia has prompted former head coach Ravi Shastri to call for a transition to younger players in the red-ball format.Shastri said the team management and selectors must chart a succession plan and draw inspiration from Australian side in terms of blending youth with experienced players and getting them Test match ready.India will begin their 2023-2025WTC cycle with a two-match series in the Caribbean from July 12.The West Indies tour might see the first signs of a transition for the ageing Test squad. "That's what the think-tank and the selectors will have to see...sit and draw a plan,...

13Jun

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KL Rahul checks in at NCA for extensive rehabilitation programme | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer KL Rahul has begun his rehabilitation programme at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) as he aims to make a comeback during the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka in September, just before the highly anticipated ODI World Cup.Rahul, a key figure in the Indian cricket team, sustained a thigh injury while captaining the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL). As a result, he had to withdraw from the IPL and also missed the subsequent World Test Championship final. Following medical advice, he underwent a successful thigh surgery in the United Kingdom.On Tuesday, Rahul took to social media to share pictures of his return to the NCA, captioning them with the word "home." The NCA is known for its state-of-the-art facilities and is considered a hub for cricket r...

12Jun

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Suresh Raina’s name in Lanka Premier League 2023 player auction list | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suresh Raina, the former Indian cricketer and a key player for the Chennai Super Kings side in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is set to feature in the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 auction.The auction is scheduled to take place in Colombo on June 14, with the tournament itself commencing on July 31.Raina, known for his powerful batting at the top of the order, has been a consistent performer in the IPL. He participated in every season of the tournament from 2008 to 2021, except for 2020 when he returned to India due to the COVID-19 pandemic.With 205 IPL matches under his belt, Raina has amassed over 5500 runs, including an unbeaten century.During his IPL career, Raina represented both the Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Lions. In domestic tournaments, he play...

12Jun

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Rohit Sharma: Need 20 to 25 days to prepare for a game like this | Cricket News – Times of India

India skipper pleads for increased preparation before events like WTC, proposes best-of-three final, rotation of venueAfter a draw in the fourth Test against Australia in March in Ahmedabad confirmed India's qualification for the World Test Championship final, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was rightly asked how the team will handle the short turnaround time in formats between the end of IPL, a T20 event and the start of the WTC final against Australia at the Oval.Rohit's response was almost dismissive."Whatever time we find after the IPL, we will try and get ready for the WTC final. Around 21st May (end of IPL league phase), there will be six teams that will be out of the play-offs. Whichever players are available, we will try and find time to get them to the UK," he had said.However, aft...

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......

10Jun

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India vs Australia WTC Final: Pluck and luck play a part in Ajinkya Rahane’s redemption | Cricket News – Times of India

After his hurricane yet pleasing 27-ball 61 for Chennai Super Kings against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in the IPL, Ajinkya Rahane, while speaking to Ravi Shastri, the former India coach on TV, said, "I love playing at the Wankhede. I know the ground well. I have not played a Test here, yet."That word "yet", was a bigger statement than his refreshingly liberated innings and the stroke-filled cameos he essayed throughout the IPL. It basically said, "I am not going anywhere. Not yet".1/9Ajinkya Rahane becomes 13th Indian to score 5000 runs in Test cricketShow Captions<p>Ajinkya Rahane who made his comeback into the Indian team completed 5000 runs in the longest format of the game during the WTC final against Australia at the Oval.<br /><br /><br /><br...

7Jun

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A relentless drive for greatness has catapulted conqueror Dhoni into a common man’s hero

M.S. Dhoni was nervous.He was watching a familiar and, for him, once-his-bread-and-butter phase unfold in the IPL 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The end overs of a run chase that have been so central to his life, where he has played and won so many matches, including the biggest of his life — the 2011 ODI World Cup final against Sri Lanka — and served as the ultimate cricket talisman and guru for his teammates.But he had never been spotted like this — the version of himself that has for the past two decades mostly been hidden from the public eye — the emotionally-laden leader of sorts. It is a quality that does not always come easily to him, and no one would begrudge one of the most scrutinised cricketers in the world if he wanted to seal off parts of himself. Emo...

7Jun

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WTC Final: Rohit Sharma marks 50th Test in biggest red-ball game | Cricket News – Times of India

Apart from early morning media commitments, like the one at 9.15 am London time at the Oval on Tuesday, the other thing that Rohit Sharma loves to hate is the word "talented". It was used liberally to describe his game in his formative years. "I hate that word. Because it means you are just gifted and don't have to work for things," he had said in 2018.Rohit was generously gifted in terms of picking length early. Hence, at times, in the sporadic appearances he made in Test cricket, his dismissals gave the impression that he didn't romance the grind of Test cricket enough. Caught mid-on, caught mid-off, caught deep cover, caught deep mid-wicket after glorious 20s and 30s. It added to the fans' frustrations and helped his critics sharpen their knives.As Rohit prepares to lead India in the...