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CSK pacer Matheesha Pathirana to miss initial IPL matches due to injury | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Matheesha Pathirana, the promising Sri Lankan pacer and key player for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), is set to miss the opening matches of the IPL 2024 season after suffering an injury during the second T20I against Bangladesh earlier this month. According to ESPNCricinfo, the 21-year-old right-arm bowler sustained the injury during the match and subsequently sat out the third T20I against Bangladesh.Also See: How to watch IPL 2024 live in USAPathirana's absence will be felt by CSK, especially considering his impressive performance in the previous IPL season where he emerged as one of the standout performers for the team, claiming 19 wickets at an average of 19.52. His ability to deliver crucial breakthroughs made him an integral part of CSK's bowling attack.CSK bowling coach Dw...
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Why 2024 IPL is vital to T20 World Cup in June | Cricket News – Times of India

With the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA a couple of months away, the 2024 Indian Premier League becomes doubly important as some aspects related to the Indian team’s final makeup need to be ironed out. TOI gives you a lowdown to what one can expect from the upcoming edition of the IPL.1) Performance of the old guardEarlier this year, BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced that India will be led by Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup, ending months of speculation whether the mantle of leadership will lie on Rohit or Hardik Pandya.Since the last T20 World Cup in Australia, Rohit has played only 3 T20Is against Afghanistan. The first two of which he was dismissed for duck. In the final T20I in Bengaluru, Rohit hit an unbeaten 121 to shut his critics up. Rohit had a below-par T20 World C...
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Watch: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson honours Ravichandran Ashwin for 500 Test wickets | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Amidst the fervor surrounding the Indian cricketing fraternity following Ravichandran Ashwin's historic milestone of securing 500 Test wickets, Rajasthan Royals, led by Sanju Samson, extended a heartfelt tribute to the legendary spinner. Ashwin's monumental achievement, attained during the recent Test series against England, marked a significant chapter in Indian cricketing history, elevating him to elite company alongside the iconic Anil Kumble.Also See: Watch IPL Live onlineIn a symbolic gesture of admiration and respect, Rajasthan Royals orchestrated a poignant ceremony to honor Ashwin's extraordinary feat. A video shared on the franchise's official social media channels captured the poignant moment as Samson presented Ashwin with a customized jersey, symbolizing the colle...
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CSK vs RCB Live Streaming, IPL 2024: When and where to watch Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore?

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Live Streaming, IPL 2024: A high-stakes match between cross-city rivals Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday will usher in IPL 2024, but, beyond the grandeur around it, the two protagonists will have to find early answers to some deep questions as they attempt to enter a rarefied territory. The Super Kings are five-time and defending champions, and a sixth title will put them in a space where no team has entered so far, not even Mumbai Indians, who also have five IPL trophies. On the other hand, the Royal Challengers, who recently grabbed their maiden title through Women’s Premier League, will be eager to add a first IPL title to their shelf. However, they have their own challenges to master. Find all live str...
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Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins eyes aggressive start in IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Newly-appointed skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Pat Cummins, is eager for his team to make a bold start in the upcoming IPL season, aiming to gain early momentum in the tournament.Acquired for a staggering Rs 20.50 crore during last year's player auction, Cummins has taken over the captaincy from South African Aiden Markram, expressing his desire for an aggressive approach in the opening fixtures."A bit of planning to go and then just want to get off to a really good start. T20s are hard. Kolkata's a good team, but I just want to see a really aggressive start to the season," remarked Cummins in a video shared by SRH on their official social media account.The Sunrisers Hyderabad will kick off their IPL campaign against the Kolkata Knight Riders, Cummins' former team, at ...
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IPL 2024: How RCB, CSK, Hyderabad, KKR shape up – a SWOT analysis | Cricket News – Times of India

TOI takes a look at what may lie in store for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) beginning on March 22.ROYAL CHALLENGERS BENGALURURCB have adopted a new team name, jersey and logo for the 17th edition. But the old question still remains — when will they end the title drought? The pressure has increased after the women’s team won the WPL.ALSO READ: How to witch IPL in USA STRENGTH: With a batting line-up comprising Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell – RCB will bank on their willow strength.Throw in Cameron Green and Rajat Patidar, their balanced top five can outbat any opposition.WEAKNESS: Lack of quality spinners is a concern. With legspi...
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Indian cricket’s new challenge: Nearly half in IPL 2024 played one or no Ranji game this season

Last month, the BCCI finally addressed a problem that was looming on the horizon as far back as in 2008 when the cash-rich IPL came into being. It warned players against picking “IPL over domestic cricket” and, to set an example, excluded two young stars Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan from its list of central contracts for missing Ranji Trophy matches this season.There’s a reason why the BCCI is now scrambling to cap this trend. Team lists analysed by The Indian Express show that of the 165 Indian cricketers who signed up for IPL 2024 starting Friday, 56 did not appear for a single game in the Ranji season that ended this week despite being on their state units’ radar while 25 more appeared in only one. “This is a matter of concern. Forget fast bowlers (who are injury-prone), even batte...
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ipl 2024: challenges and expectations for rohit sharma and virat kohli | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will enter IPL-2024 knowing India’s ICC trophy stocks have been depleted by years of drought. For both, the IPL will be a prelude to that elusive quest, another World Cup title, in the US and Caribbean in June. Form, fitness, technique and approach will be fine-tuned while strutting their stuff in franchise colours.The T20 WC follows but first, they must look the part. Looming issues of relevance seem to have been addressed for the moment, at least for one of them, Rohit has already been named India’s T20I captain for the WC by the BCCI secretary. For Kohli, issues of relevance would seem a no-brainer: he is a T20 giant and certainly the most consistent in India’s wins. Among other things, he has scored 518 runs in nine innings while successfully ...
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Watch: Glenn Maxwell hilariously imitates Virat Kohli’s batting style in RCB net session – Times of India

Some might call the game of cricket a bat-and-ball game. While the definition may have worked back in the 16th century when it was first played in South-East England, it may receive unfavourable support now. We are now living in the 21 st century, and as things have undergone changes, evolution so to speak, the gentleman’s game too has evolved into becoming something bigger. Though initially stated to be a children’s game by historians, the game has only gone on to become sophisticated and technical, and hence no longer just a game of bat-and-ball. In order to celebrate what we have currently, we ought to honour the past as well. And to take a little walk down the line in regard to the game of cricket, we go to England in the old days. Although cricket now attracts money from all corne...
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AB de Villiers expects ‘good friend’ Virat Kohli to be at his usual best in IPL 2024 – Times of India

NEW DELHI: AB de Villiers, the esteemed cricketer from South Africa, has expressed confidence in his former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate, Virat Kohli, ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). With the tournament set to commence in Chennai on Friday, de Villiers has backed Kohli to showcase his customary brilliance on the field.Despite a hiatus of almost two months from competitive cricket, during which Kohli opted out of the recently-concluded Test series against England due to the birth of his son, Akaay, de Villiers remains assured of Kohli's capabilities.Virat Kohli asks fans to stop calling him 'King': 'I feel embarrassed'Virat Kohli, the Indian batting maestro, has made a plea to his fans, asking them to avoid addressing him with the title 'Ki...
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Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya hug each other, chat at MI camp | Cricket News – Times of India

Seemingly, harmony reigns in the Mumbai Indians camp. On Wednesday evening at the Wankhede Stadium, MI captain Hardik Pandya and the franchise's former skipper and Indian captain Rohit Sharma embraced each other warmly and engaged in a pleasant conversation before the team's final intra-squad practice match, ahead of IPL 2024.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n; n.loaded = !0; n.version = '2.0'; n.queue = []; t = b.cr...
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‘One guy that I absolutely cannot wait…’: AB de Villiers picks this Indian star to watch out for in IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: AB de Villiers, the renowned South African batter, recently shared his insights on the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season during a discussion on his YouTube channel. He highlighted the potential of a rising Indian top-order batter and a young South African hitter who could excel in the tournament, set to commence on March 22.The IPL's 17th season is slated to kick off with a match between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, promising an exhilarating South Indian derby.De Villiers specifically praised Yashasvi Jaiswal, the opener who made waves with his stellar performances for Rajasthan Royals (RR), earning him a recall to the Indian national team across Test and T20I formats. De Villiers ...
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David Willey to miss start of IPL 2024, confirms Lucknow Super Giants coach Justin Langer | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer confirmed on Wednesday that England pacer David Willey will be unavailable for the initial matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.“Mark Wood pulling out of the tournament and also David Willey won’t be coming now either. That means we lack in the experience, but what I have seen in the last few days is that there is enormous talent,” said Langer in a virtual media interaction organised by the franchise.However, Langer didn’t specify the reason for Willey's absence, but it is highly anticipated that the seamer has taken time off for family commitments after participating in back-to-back professional leagues - the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20 and the Multan Sultans in the PSL.ALSO READ: Watch IPL in QatarThe E...
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‘Rohit Sharma sacked here as well’: Netizens question his absence from MI’s team bonding video | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ever since Hardik Pandya replaced Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians skipper, talks are doing the rounds on social media that all is not well in the MI camp.And the latest social media post of MI added fuel to the fire which has Rohit missing from a team photo collage featuring players enjoying while donning trendy shades.The change in leadership at Mumbai surprised many but Pandya did not think it would affect his relationship with India captain Rohit, who led the franchise to five IPL crowns."I don't think it will be awkward, or anything different. It will be a nice feeling because we've been playing (together) for 10 years," said Pandya."I've played my whole career under him, and I know he's going to have a hand on my shoulder always.ALSO READ: Watch IPL in Qatar"He's been tra...
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Justin Langer terms Rahul Dravid lucky, avoids question on coaching Team India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Justin Langer faced a 'probing delivery' regarding his potential future as coach of the Indian national team, but much like his playing days, he deftly judged it and left the one bowled on the "corridor of uncertainty" unanswered.After taking a two-year hiatus following his widely-publicized and acrimonious exit from the head coach position of the Australian team in 2022, Langer has returned as the head coach of IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants.Although he faced a straight question upfront, Langer chose not to provide a direct response, leaving the speculation surrounding his future coaching endeavors open-ended.Also Read: How to watch IPL 2024 live in USA, Canada and MENA regionWill he be considering the possibility of coaching the Indian team in the near future?He first l...
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‘He actually knows my name’: RCB’s Shreyanka Patil goes crazy after meeting Viral Kohli | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fulfilled their ambition to lift the silverware as they clinched victory in the Women's Premier League (WPL) final against Delhi Capitals. The highly anticipated final unfolded at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, witnessing RCB's long-awaited trophy moment with a resounding eight-wicket win.Shreyanka Patil, the off-spinner for RCB, emerged as the standout performer of the night, cementing her place as the leading wicket-taker in the WPL.With an impressive tally of 13 scalps, Patil played a pivotal role in securing victory for her team.Also See: How to watch IPL in CanadaFollowing their win, emotions ran high as Patil shared her sentiments during the RCB Unbox 2024 event on Tuesday. Meeting with RCB's legendary former captain, Virat Kohli, Patil expr...
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‘If KL Rahul performs well in IPL, reward will be…’: LSG head coach Justin Langer | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Head coach Justin Langer believes that if KL Rahul leads Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to their maiden IPL title, it would automatically earn him a spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup. Langer emphasised the importance of national hopefuls focusing on performing well for their franchises first.Rahul, who is recovering from a quadriceps injury and may not initially take on wicket-keeping duties in the IPL, is not yet assured of a place in the Indian T20 squad.Langer stressed that only a strong performance with both bat and gloves in the IPL could secure Rahul's spot in the national team.When asked about balancing Rahul's personal ambition with the team's interests, Langer indicated that it isn't a complicated matter."If the team does well, everyone gets rewarded. If KL c...
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MS Dhoni understood a long time ago, cricket is important but it’s not everything: Zaheer Khan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan has shared his perspective on Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's interests beyond cricket, emphasizing that the World Cup-winning captain recognized long ago that "cricket is important but it's not everything."Dhoni is poised to lead CSK in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League, commencing on March 22.The 42-year-old has been at the helm of the team since the league's inception in 2008."When you're playing, switching off (from the game) is very important. Cricket is not everything. Every cricketer has to face this eventually. When you step away from the game, you may not have a lot of options. We've seen many athletes struggle after retiring because they gave everything to the game, and when they left it, they didn...
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‘Virat is certainly…’: Steve Smith rallies behind Kohli’s place in T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The cricketing world received a major shock last week following the emergence of a report suggesting that Virat Kohli could be dropped from India's T20 World Cup squad.There was a widespread clamour from former players and cricket experts who threw their weight behind Kohli's inclusion in the squad. Star Australian batter Steve Smith also expressed his belief that India require a player of Kohli's caliber, particularly in high-pressure situations during the World Cup."He plays the situation. Some wickets you play on, your strike rate doesn't need to be high. You play according to what's in front of you. We have seen Virat play some masterclass innings and get his team over the line, whether it has been RCB or India. I've been on the opposition in the Australian team when he h...
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IPL 2024 in USA: How To Watch RCB vs CSK IPL Match Live Streaming in USA | Cricket News – Times of India

On March 22, brace yourselves as the cricketing world gears up for the electrifying commencement of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The inaugural showdown between the reigning champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and the formidable Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are set to ignite Chennai with pulsating cricketing fervor.WATCH IPL FOR FREE IN USA (OFFER VALID ONLY WITH ABOUND)To catch every moment of this epic clash live in the USA, look no further than the Cricbuzz app.Offering seamless live streaming, Cricbuzz promises an immersive experience that blends the artistry of cricket with sheer entertainment. And here's the cherry on top – you can watch it for free, exclusively with ABOUND!The opening fixture promises a battle royale between two cricketing icons, as ...