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15Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Watch: Prasidh Krishna grabs a wicket on his comeback | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Gearing up for the T20I series against Ireland, Prasidh Krishna grabbed a wicket continuing his comeback to competitive cricket in Bengaluru on Sunday.Bowling for Mysuru Warriors against Hubli Tigers in the KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 tournament, Prasidh clean bowled his Karnataka teammate Luvnith Sisodia for a three-ball duck in the first over.Prasidh, who had undergone surgery for lumbar stress fracture earlier this year, last played for India in an ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare in August last year.The Ireland series is viewed as an opportunity for Prasidh to tune his body to the rigours of international cricket after a lengthy gap.Prasidh had also bowled in the KSCA T20 tournament for G Kasturirangan Memorial Trophy tournament last month.Earlier this year, Prasidh was ...
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13Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Prasidh Krishna bowls at full tilt, warms-up for Ireland tour | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In preparation for his upcoming trip to Ireland, fast bowler Prasidh Krishna showcased his full-throttle skills while representing Mysuru Warriors against Hubli Tigers in the KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 tournament in Bengaluru on Sunday.Scheduled to depart for Ireland on August 15 alongside fellow Indian players, including captain Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh aimed to fine-tune his game before the important series. India is set to engage in three T20Is against Ireland on August 18, 20, and 23 at Malahide, Dublin.Utilising the KSCA T20 tournament, Prasidh delivered two intense overs, maintaining a high pace, and even managed to take a wicket while conceding just 13 runs.His highlight was clean bowling his Karnataka teammate Luvnith Sisodia for a swift three-ball duck, demonstrat...
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12Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Watch: Rohit Sharma hits the gym ahead of hectic Team India schedule | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Fitness is imperative for any sport. And when it comes to the rigours of international cricket with a hectic schedule, fitness becomes all the more important.The Indian cricket team is lined up for a busy season ahead. The Indian team is already playing a T20I series in the West Indies and will travel to Ireland for another T20I series.Though Rohit Sharma is not a part of these T20I squads, India have a busy ODI schedule lined up. The Asia Cup starts from August 30. Australia tour of India starts September 22. And then the all-important ODI Cricket World Cup gets underway from October 5 in India. India tour of South Africa is also lined up in December.Rohit, who recently returned from the United States, after winning the Test and ODI series against the West Indies, hit ...
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11Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Shakib Al Hasan to lead Bangladesh in Asia Cup, World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] DHAKA: Bangladesh on Friday appointed veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as their ODI captain for both the Asia Cup and the 2023 World Cup .Apart from the two marquee events, Bangladesh will also face New Zealand in a white ball series in late September before travelling to India for the World Cup beginning October 5."We have appointed Shakib as the captain for the Asia Cup and World Cup. The World Cup and Asia Cup squads will be announced tomorrow. The selectors will pick a squad of 17 members," said Nazmul Hassan, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president.Shakib has taken over from Tamim Iqbal, who was ruled out of the Asia Cup with a back injury.Now, Shakib has become the Bangladesh captain in all three formats of the game. He has been the team's Test and T20I skipper since...
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7Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Injury layoff will help Jasprit Bumrah return fresh to international cricket: Glenn McGrath | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Glenn McGrath, the legendary Australian fast bowler, expressed his belief that the extended period of injury recovery could prove to be a blessing in disguise for India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah.McGrath feels that this break from international cricket would allow Bumrah to return to the game refreshed and at his best, just in time for the ICC World Cup 2023.Bumrah had been out of action for almost a year due to a lower back stress fracture. His last appearance for India was in a T20I against Australia in Hyderabad in September 2022.However, after a lengthy rehabilitation process, the 29-year-old is now ready to lead India in a three-match T20I series against Ireland later this month.The time away from the game due to injury might have given Bumrah an opportunity ...
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7Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Watch: 83-year-old former Scottish cricketer plays with oxygen cylinder on his back | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Age is no barrier for a sportsman and it has been truly justified by the 83-year-old former Scottish first-class cricketer Alex Steele who recently donned wicket-keeping gloves while carrying an oxygen cylinder on his back.Steele's passion for the game was quite evident in the video as he was standing right behind the wickets against a medium-pacer and easily collected the ball going down the leg side.Steele has been suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a terminal respiratory disease, since 2020.His love and never-say-die attitude towards the game is really commendable as he continues his fight against the illness.Steele, a club cricketer for Forfarshire Cricket Club, had made his debut for the Scotland national team in first-class cricket during a match agains...
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4Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Paul Stirling to lead 15-member Ireland squad for T20I series against India | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Cricket Ireland has appointed Paul Stirling as the captain for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India. The team's 15-member squad also includes all-rounders Fionn Hand and Gareth Delany.After completing their tour of the West Indies, the Indian team will head to Ireland for this short T20I series. Currently, Team India is engaged in a five-match T20I series against the West Indies.The T20I matches between India and Ireland will take place on August 18, 20, and 23 at the Malahide Cricket Club Ground.It will be an exciting contest as Ireland take on one of the top T20 sides in the world, providing a great opportunity for their players to showcase their skills on the international stage.“While the majority of the squad reflects the playing group that successful...
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31Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Draw with Ireland puts Nigeria through to Women’s World Cup last 16 | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Nigeria secured a spot in the Women's World Cup last 16 by playing a goalless draw against Ireland in Brisbane. This result placed them in the second position in Group B, just behind co-hosts Australia.The Nigerian team's next opponent in the knockout stage will be the winners of Group D, which is likely to be European champions England.To seal their spot in the last 16, Nigeria had to overcome a somewhat lackluster first half. They didn't display the same level of flair that helped them upset Australia with a 3-2 victory in their previous match in Brisbane. During the initial half of the game against Ireland, Nigeria struggled to break through the Irish defensive line. Asisat Oshoala, the lone striker, found it challenging to make an impact on the match.However, Nigeri...
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27Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Jasprit Bumrah fully fit, might play T20 series against Ireland: BCCI secretary Jay Shah | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Finally, good news for Indian cricket fans as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has attained full fitness, confirmed BCCI secretary, Jay Shah, on Thursday. In all probability, Bumrah is likely to travel to Ireland for a three-match T20I series next month.The squad for the series is expected to be announced this week. The three T20Is will take place on August 18, 20 and 23.The BCCI secretary also asserted that there will be consistency in player selections.Currently Bumrah,KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant and Prasidh Krishna are nursing injuries at the NCA.“There is no time frame for these players to declare themselves fit. But we will have consistency in selection after the Ireland tour. No player will be directly included in the World Cup squad without playing matches ...
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26Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Watch: Ireland’s Katie McCabe scores stunning corner-kick goal against Canada at Women’s World Cup | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Goals direct from corners are extremely rare in football but in a remarkable display of skill, Ireland captain Katie McCabe achieved the rare feat of scoring directly from a corner kick against the Olympic champion Canada at the Women's World Cup in Perth, Australia on Wednesday.The stunning goal also marked Ireland's first-ever goal in the Women's World Cup, making it a memorable moment for the team.McCabe's incredible corner kick occurred just four minutes into the match. She launched the ball from the right side, sending it high into the box, beyond the reach of any players, and it elegantly curved into the far corner of the net, leaving the Canadian defence and goalkeeper stunned. The goal sparked jubilant celebrations among Ireland's players and fans.Despite McCabe...
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22Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Jasprit Bumrah may play T20Is vs Ireland | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] MUMBAI: Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who has been out of action since September last year due to a serious back injury, is now fit and could return to international cricket in the three-match T20I series in Ireland (Aug 18-23) next month.Bumrah was picked for the home ODI series against New Zealand, but was then rested after experiencing back pain again. The BCCI is treading cautiously this time and wants him to play a few practice games at the National Cricket Academy before pronouncing him fit for a return to international cricket.In a medical update on Friday, the BCCI, while informing about the fitness status of Bumrah and pacer Prasidh Krishna — who too underwent back surgery after suffering from a similar stress fracture — said, “The two fast bowlers are in the final stages of ...
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19Jun By source belowNo Comments
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Wanindu Hasaranga: World Cup Qualifiers: Hasaranga takes six-for as Sri Lanka thrash UAE by 175 runs | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga delivered an outstanding performance, claiming career-best figures of 6/24 as Sri Lanka began their ICC World Cup Qualifier group league campaign with a dominant 175-run victory over the United Arab Emirates in Bulawayo on Monday.Sri Lanka's top-order batters all contributed with half-centuries, propelling their team to an imposing total of 355/6 in their allotted 50 overs. The late fireworks from Charith Asalanka and Hasaranga further boosted the score, with Hasaranga finishing unbeaten on 23 off just 12 deliveries.In the UAE's chase, Hasaranga returned to the attack and dismissed three of their top five batters, leading to their eventual collapse as they were bowled out for 180 in 39 overs. In the process of taking six wickets, Hasaranga ...
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31May By source belowNo Comments
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Ireland aims for historic Test victory against England at Lord’s, says captain Andrew Balbirnie | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Ireland's cricket captain, Andrew Balbirnie, believes that defeating England in a Test match would be their most significant achievement in the sport. As the underdogs prepare to face Ben Stokes' men at Lord's this week, Balbirnie acknowledged the immense challenge but expressed confidence in his team's abilities.Ireland has built its reputation on impressive performances in white-ball internationals, having defeated top teams like Pakistan, England, and the West Indies in previous World Cups. They also triumphed over eventual champions England at the 2022 T20 World Cup. However, their Test cricket history is relatively short, with only six matches played and no wins to their name.Reflecting on their previous Test at Lord's four years ago, in which they dismissed England for a mer...
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24May By source belowNo Comments
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Uncapped fast bowler Josh Tongue included in England squad for Ireland Test | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a notable selection move, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday included uncapped fast bowler Josh Tongue in England's 16-man squad for the upcoming one-off Test against Ireland.The 25-year-old Tongue, who has yet to make his international debut in any format, has made a strong impression with his performances in the County Championship Division Two this season.Representing Worcestershire, Tongue has showcased his talent by claiming 11 wickets in the competition so far. Additionally, he exhibited his potential during an England Lions Test victory over Sri Lanka in February, where he took an impressive eight wickets.The solitary four-day Test against Ireland is scheduled to take place at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground from June 1 to June 4. This e...
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2May By source belowNo Comments
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ICC Test Rankings: India regain No. 1 Test spot after overtaking Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Following the annual update that drops results from the 2019-20 season and reflects all series completed since May 2020, India regained the number one position in the ICC men's Test team rankings after overtaking Australia.The rankings assess series completed prior to May 2022 at 50 per cent and subsequent series at 100 per cent and India's rating points have moved up from 119 to 121 as their 2-0 defeat to New Zealand in March 2020 no longer figures in the rankings.India were last at the top for a month in December 2021.Australia have slipped from 122 to 116 rating points as their home series wins over Pakistan (2-0) and New Zealand (3-0) in 2019-20 no longer figure in the rankings, while their 4-0 win over England in 2021-22 has its weighting halved to 50 per cent.Aust...
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28Apr By source belowNo Comments
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2nd Test: Mendis bags five as Sri Lanka crush Ireland to seal series | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] GALLE: Ramesh Mendis took five wickets and Prabath Jayasuriya became the fastest-ever spinner to 50 Test wickets Friday as Sri Lanka thrashed Ireland by an innings and 10 runs in the second Test.The hosts swept the two-match series in Galle 2-0, recording their 100th Test win and leaving the tourists still seeking a first victory in cricket's longest format.Harry Tector fought a lone last-day rearguard action to try to bat out a draw, scoring 85 and mounting a 41-run stand for the ninth wicket, but Mendis took 5-64 as Ireland were bowled out for 202 in their second innings.Asitha Fernando bowled Tector with a yorker to end the resistance and accounted for last man Ben White with the very next ball to wrap up another emphatic win in style.The visitors posted 492 in their first inni...
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27Apr By source belowNo Comments
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Madushka, Mendis double tons maintain Sri Lanka control

[ad_1] Sri Lanka’s Nishan Madushka (L) plays a shot as Ireland’s wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker watches during fourth day of the second and final cricket Test match between Sri Lanka and Ireland at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on April 27, 2023. | Photo Credit: AFP Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis converted centuries into maiden doubles by baton-charging the Ireland bowlers as Sri Lanka sustained control of the second Test here on April 27.At stumps on day four, Ireland was 54 for the loss of openers James McCollum (10) and Peter Moor (19) and still 159 runs from making Sri Lanka bat again.McCollum was brilliantly bowled by offspinner Ramesh Mendis and Moor was dismissed when Angelo Mathews held a superb low catch at short extra cover.Sri Lanka was pushing for a 100th te...
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27Apr By source belowNo Comments
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2nd Test: Madushka, Mendis hit double tons as Sri Lanka pummel Ireland | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] GALLE (Sri Lanka): Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis both made double centuries against Ireland Thursday as Sri Lanka's top four batsmen all hit hundreds for only the third time in Test history.The hosts declared their first innings on 704 for three after tea on the fourth day of the second Test, 212 runs ahead.Sri Lanka had just over a day to secure a win and a 2-0 series victory that would maintain the visitors' 100 percent losing record in Tests.Madushka converted his maiden Test century into a double hundred when he cut Matthew Humphreys for four, becoming the second-youngest Sri Lankan to score a Test 200 after Mahela Jayawardene.He was dismissed for 205 in the third over after lunch, lbw to Andy McBrine, with Ireland successfully reviewing the decision after the initial appea...
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