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Yashasvi Jaiswal’s work ethic is quite impressive: Sanath Jayasuriya | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With the Olympics going on, the India-Sri Lanka limited-overs series has hardly raised the fervour among fans. Sanath Jayasuriya, the interim head coach of Sri Lanka, however, believes the series holds “massive importance” for young players from both sides. The Lankan legend spoke to TOI on a number of topical subjects related to the two teams in this exclusive interview.Excerpts...It will be a full-strength Indian team for the series, how do you see the series panning out?We know how good they (India) are. They are playing really well – in the IPL, in the T20 World Cup. If someone isn’t playing well, the other one is taking responsibility. We have a tough task in hand, but I am confident that our players can win the series. The Lankan team couldn’t perform to their potential...
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‘World can think what they want to, we as a team were…’: Jasprit Bumrah on challenges faced by Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya in IPL | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah, India's premier fast bowler, recently shared his thoughts on the challenges faced by Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya during the 2024 IPL season in an exclusive interview with The Indian Express. Bumrah discussed the difficulties Pandya encountered and the importance of mental resilience in dealing with criticism and adversity.Pandya, who assumed the captaincy role from Rohit Sharma just before the season began, was subjected to intense scrutiny and frequent booing from fans, particularly at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians' home ground.The team's poor performance, finishing last in the IPL standings with only four wins in 14 matches, further exacerbated the situation.Bumrah stressed the importance of blocking out negative thoughts, a strategy Pandya e...
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‘My father passed away when I was in second grade and…’: Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has shed light on the profound impact his father's untimely demise had on his bond with his sister, Juhika Bumrah. The tragic event, which occurred when Bumrah was in second grade and his sister in fourth, brought them closer as a family unit, forging an unbreakable connection that has only strengthened over the years.'As I told you, my father passed away when I was in second grade and my sister in fourth grade. Then we became really close as a family because life suddenly changed. We had some financial issues as well. So my mother started working. We became very close as a family because we went through a lot of ups and downs. But since then, that bond has become stronger and stronger. And that has only grown over the years," Bumrah told Indi...
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Jasprit Bumrah reflects on early IPL days under Rohit Sharma captaincy, says… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has expressed his admiration for Rohit Sharma's leadership skills. The fast bowler reminisced about his experiences playing under Rohit in the IPL.The pacer's words shed light on the strong bond and understanding between the two players, which has developed over the course of their time together in the IPL and the Indian national team.Reflecting on his early days with the Mumbai Indians, Bumrah shared that he heavily relied on captain Rohit to set the field placements for him. Over time, however, he learned to manage these tasks himself, as he wanted to become more self-reliant and not depend on others."When I came into cricket, I didn't know a lot - when I started playing IPL - I used to go and tell Rohit Sharma you set the field, I don't...
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Selectors keen to pick impressive Arshdeep Singh for Australia Test series | Cricket News – Times of India

COLOMBO: Indian selectors are considering picking left-arm bowler Arshdeep Singh for the Test team despite him only playing limited-overs cricket so far. He impressed during India's T20 World Cup win and there are talks that he might be included in the Test squad for the Australia tour later this year.The Punjab and Punjab Kings pacer took 17 wickets to finish as the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, along with Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi."Arshdeep has moved the ball impressively in white-ball matches for India. He could be asked to play a few domestic red-ball games, starting with the Duleep Trophy on September 5, to enhance his chances of selection for the Australia tour. There's a real chance that he could be India's trump card, along with (Jasprit) Bumrah, in Australia....
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‘You want him to play important games’: Gautam Gambhir on workload management for Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The newly-appointed India head coach Gautam Gambhir held his first press conference on Monday. He discussed several key topics, emphasizing the importance of workload management for premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, whom he described as a 'rare bowler.' Gambhir's tenure officially begins with India's tour of Sri Lanka, which starts on Saturday in Pallekele and includes three T20 Internationals and three ODIs."I've said it before, workload management for someone like Jasprit (Bumrah) is important. He is one rare bowler that anyone would want. You want him to play important games. That's why the workload management for not just him but fast bowlers is important," Gambhir stated during the press conference.Bumrah's value to the Indian team has been consistently proven. His outstandi...
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‘Betterment of Indian cricket is important, Gautam Gambhir is not important’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir addressed his first press conference as Team India alongwith chief selector Ajit Agarkar in Mumbai on Monday ahead of the Sri Lanka tour that starts on July 27.Known to be a team man to the core since his playing days, Gambhir laid importance on taking the team forward saying that he has inherited a very successful team.Putting aside all the limelight on him, Gambhir said, "Betterment of Indian cricket is important, Gautam Gambhir is not important".The 42-year-old Gambhir takes over from batting great Rahul Dravid, who finished his stint with the T20 World Cup title in Barbados last month.On the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the T20 World Cup title triumph, Gambhir said, "Now that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play only two formats, I ex...
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‘Would give my best if I get a chance’: Arshdeep Singh on possible Test debut against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Arshdeep Singh, the Indian fast bowler who played a crucial part in the team's victory at the T20 World Cup, expressed his thoughts on the possibility of playing Test cricket, stating that he will do his best in the format if given a chance.The young pacer was speaking during a visit to Chandigarh University, where he received a warm reception after India's historic triumph at the T20 World Cup held in Barbados.Arshdeep emerged as India's leading wicket-taker in the event. He claimed 17 wickets in eight matches, maintaining an impressive average of 12.64 and an economy rate of 7.16. His best bowling figures in a single match were 4/9.Speaking to the media on the prospects of debuting for India in Tests during the Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia later this year, ...
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‘It’s not that difficult…’: Suryakumar Yadav reveals his captaincy mantra | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Flamboyant batsman Suryakumar Yadav was on Thursday named as India's T20I captain by the Indian cricket board (BCCI) for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.Though this is not the first time that Surya was named as skipper of the India T20I side, this step marks an important phase in the transition of Indian cricket with the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the shortest format of the game and Gautam Gambhir succeeding Rahul Dravid as the Team India head coach.After the ODI World Cup in 2023, Surya was named as the captain of the Indian team for the T20I series against Australia and also for the subsequent T20I series against of South Africa and he had led India to a 4-1 T20I series win over Australia and followed it up with a 1-1 result in South Africa.Star ...
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Will Rohit Sharma make himself available for Sri Lanka ODIs? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir, who will begin his tenure with the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, recently expressed his desire for all players, including stalwarts Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rohit Sharma, to be available for all three formats.Following that, according to reports, it is likely that Rohit may make himself available for the three ODIs against Sri Lanka, scheduled for August. Given the limited number of one-day internationals India will play before the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025, Rohit might choose to participate in the thre-match ODI series against the Islanders.According to Cricbuzz, Rohit, currently on holiday in the US, was unavailable for confirmation but is expected to inform the BCCI of his availability soon. If confirmed, Rohit will undo...
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Suryakumar Yadav-like catch on a hill! Young Pakistani boy becomes viral sensation – WATCH | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Time and again, local cricket matches worldwide have produced captivating visuals that thrill the fans. Following a young boy's imitation of Jasprit Bumrah's unsusual bowling action, another video clip has gone viral on social media, reminding of Suryakumar Yadav's heart-stopping catch during the T20 World Cup final last month.After a young Pakistani boy impressed Wasim Akram with his Bumrah-like action, another young cricketer from Pakistan has garnered attention online with the vide of his catch.The video captures a local cricket match in Pakistan, where children are seen playing on a hilly terrain. As a batsman played a lofted shot high into the air, the wicketkeeper charges uphill, never losing sight of the ball, and finishing a stunning one-handed grab with his outstretc...
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‘So many emotions…’: Hardik Pandya thanks fans for warm welcome after T20 World Cup win | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Versatile Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya expressed his gratitude to his supporters in Vadodara on Tuesday for their enthusiastic reception after the Indian team's victory in the ICC T20 World Cup. This win marked the end of India's 11-year drought for an ICC title.Following the successful T20 World Cup campaign, Hardik was greeted with open arms upon his return to his hometown, Vadodara, on Monday.The 30-year-old cricketer also participated in a roadshow to celebrate the Indian team's remarkable achievement in the tournament, reported ANI.Taking to X, Hardik thanked fans for a "surreal" welcome back home, which made him experience "so many emotions"."Surreal Thank you for all the love Baroda, thank you for the support and thank you for making this such a special day. So many ...
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‘I was completely blank’: Rohit Sharma reveals the most nerve-wracking moment of T20 World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma finally revealed the most nerve-wracking moment of the T20 World Cup final that ultimately sealed the fate of the championship.India found themselves in a challenging situation as South Africa closed in on victory, needing a mere 30 runs from the final 30 deliveries with six wickets remaining.Heinrich Klaasen was in sublime form, unleashing a flurry of shots against the Indian spinners and sending the ball to various parts of the stadium.His blistering knock saw him reach a half-century off just 23 balls.During the crunch-final moments of the match, Rohit's mind was devoid of any thoughts. The Indian skipper emphasised the significance of remaining in the moment in those pivotal five overs."Yes, I was completely blank. I don't look too far ahead. It...
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BCCI directs India’s international cricketers to participate in domestic cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The BCCI has directed all star cricketers to participate in domestic cricket whenever they are free from national duty, with exceptions for senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah. This move highlights the BCCI's focus on domestic cricket's role in maintaining player form and competitive edge. The national selection committee will now pick teams for the Duleep Trophy, replacing the zonal selection committee.The directive insists that Test specialists play in at least one or two Duleep Trophy games in August to prepare for upcoming Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. This is viewed as essential for the players' readiness for international matches.A BCCI source told PTI, "This time there is no zonal selection committee for the Duleep Trophy...
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‘Wah jee wah, look at that control … ‘: Wasim Akram in awe of young Pakistani kid imitating Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has inspired many aspiring bowlers worldwide. With his ability to send stumps cartwheeling, bamboozle batsmen, beat star batters with his sheer pace and off-cutters, and uproot stumps with his lethal toe-crushing yorkers, Bumrah has become a vital cog in the Indian bowling setup and an inspiration to many bowlers globally.A notable example of his influence emerged when a young Pakistani kid captured the internet’s attention with his flawless imitation of Bumrah’s distinctive bowling action. This young boy's imitation has resonated with fans and cricketing communities alike.Even Pakistan's bowling legend Wasim Akram expressed delight upon seeing the video of the youngster flawlessly imitating Bumrah's bowling style.Akram took to social media a...
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Hardik Pandya receives warm welcome in Vadodara, holds roadshow to celebrate Team India’s T20 World Cup triumph | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was given a warm reception in his hometown of Vadodara, Gujarat, on Monday following his triumph in the T20 World Cup.The 30-year-old participated in a roadshow to celebrate the team's victory, where many fans gathered to welcome him. Krunal Pandya, Hardik's brother, was also present at the event, reported ANI.Despite facing injuries and controversies in the recent past, Hardik delivered when it mattered most, playing a crucial role in India's ICC T20 World Cup success.In the final against South Africa, he took the vital wicket of Heinrich Klaasen during the 177-run chase and bowled the decisive final over, dismissing David Miller and turning the game in India's favor.This tournament served as a redemption story for Hardik, who had been booed in...
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Flawless! Young Pakistani boy amazes with perfect imitation of Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling action. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a heartwarming display of passion and talent, a young Pakistani fan has captured the internet’s attention with his flawless imitation of Jasprit Bumrah’s distinctive bowling action.Bumrah, known for his unique and highly effective bowling style, has been an inspiration to many aspiring cricketers around the globe. However, this young boy's imitation has struck a particular chord with fans and cricketing communities alike.The video, which has gone viral on social media, shows the young boy replicating every detail of Bumrah’s action with astonishing accuracy.From the quirky run-up to the precise delivery stride, his imitation is near-perfect.The boy's dedication and hours of practice are evident as he mirrors Bumrah’s style, down to the minutest nuances. The young prodigy’s...
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This day in 2022, Jasprit Bumrah’s white-ball masterclass decimated England | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah delivered the best spell by an Indian bowler outside Asia on July 12, 2022, in the first ODI of the England tour at The Oval, which decimated the hosts and laid the foundation of a big win for the visitors. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Bumrah broke the back of England batting with his opening burst of four wickets with the new ball, including the wickets of Jason Roy (0) and Joe Root (0) in his first over of the day. He then sent back Jonny Bairstow (7) and Liam Livingston (0) before ending his first spell. From the other end, Mohammed Shami ensured no let-off, ending with figures of 3 for 31. Coming back for his second spell, Bumrah clean-bowled Brydon Carse (15) and David Willey (21) to finish with figures of 6 for 19 and bundle England out for 110 in 25...
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For Suresh Raina, ‘King’ is Virat Kohli & ‘GOAT’ is …. – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, currently in England playing for the Indian Champions in the World Championship of Legends, named MS Dhoni as the greatest of all time (GOAT) when asked during a fun activity with presenter Shefali Bagga.Following a match against the South Africa Champions on Wednesday, the left-handed batter Raina participated in the activity where he had to associate cricketers with certain terms.During the activity, Raina mentioned Virat Kohli when he heard the term 'King' and 'run-machine', Shubman Gill as the 'future', and Jasprit Bumrah as a 'death-over specialist'.And when asked about the 'GOAT', Raina instantly replied with 'MS Dhoni'. The two cricketers share a close friendship and have played together for many years, winning the 2011 ODI World C...
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Arshdeep Bumrah se dab nahi rahe hain, seekh rahe hain: Ramiz Raja | Cricket News – Times of India

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh ended the T20 World Cup 2024 as the joint highest wicket-taker with 17 wickets, the same as Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi; but it's the Indian fast bowler's willingness to learn and hold his nerves under pressure that has earned him a lot of praise and respect from cricket experts and former players. India won the T20 World Cup with an eight-match unbeaten run.Rohit Sharma and his boys defeated South Africa in the final on June 29 in Barbados, a game that went down the wire as the Indian bowlers scripted a thrilling comeback win by seven runs.Part of that comeback story was Arshdeep's bowling, as the left-armer delivered the penultimate over and gave away just four runs to finish with a spell of 2 for 20.While 'Player of the Tournament' Jasprit Bumrah (15 ...
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‘Jasprit Bumrah mein confidence nahi tha, uska awkward bowling action…’: Ramiz Raja lauds Indian star after T20 World Cup heroics | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: While speaking on the gradual downfall of Pakistan's pace attack, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has hailed Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as a 'legend in all three formats". "In my book, Jasprit Bumrah is a legend in all three formats. There is no one greater who has played all three formats. (Toh aap dekh rahe hai, ek ladka kaha se utha hai, usme confidence nahi tha, uska awkward bowling action hain) So you can see, where this boy came from, he lacked confidence, had an awkward bowling action.He was unfit, but he came back, and now he has made India win the World Cup," Ramiz Raja said on his YouTube channel. Bumrah's exceptional performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 has earned him a plethora of plaudits, with his remarkable achievement of taking 15 wickets from ei...
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ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June: Jasprit Bumrah beats Rohit Sharma

India’s Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma. File | Photo Credit: ANI Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah on July 9 won the ICC Men's Player of the Month for June, beating skipper Rohit Sharma and Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz.“A hero for India in their victorious T20 World Cup campaign has also scooped up ICC Men’s Player of the Month honours,” ICC stated.After his stellar T20 World Cup 2024 campaign in which he claimed Player of the Tournament, Bumrah also claimed the Men’s Player of the Month accolade for June.The 30-year-old was at his best in the U.S. and Caribbean, taking 15 wickets at an average of 8.26, at an astonishing economy of 4.17. He joined Virat Kohli as an Indian player to claim the Men’s T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament award.After winning the ICC Men’s Player of ...
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Jasprit Bumrah, Smriti Mandhana named as ICC players of the month for June | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India men's team pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and women's team batting mainstay Smriti Mandhana were named as ICC players of the month for June on Tuesday.Bumrah, who was named the Player of the Tournament award for his outstanding T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, won June Men's Player of the Month award.With a contested cricket month that culminated with India's victory in the T20 World Cup in Barbados, Bumrah defeated his Team India captain Rohit Sharma and Rahmanullah Gurbaz of Afghanistan to earn the honor.In the USA and the Caribbean, the 30-year-old was at his consistent best, claiming 15 wickets at an average of 8.26 and an incredible economy of 4.17.Bumrah proved to be a constant for India during the T20 World Cup in New York, taking 3/6 against Ireland to start the tour...
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‘I have been living a dream’ – Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

India's bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who has been hailed as "once in a generation" bowler by his teammate and batting legend Virat Kohli, said the love that he and the rest of the team have been receiving since winning the T20 World Cup is like "living a dream". Bumrah's outstanding performance in the tournament, which ended with India's win over South Africa in the final on June 29 in Barbados, saw him claim 15 wickets -- most of which came at crucial moments through the tournament.He played a key role in India's triumph, marking the country's second overall and first world title in the shortest format in 17 years. In recognition of his performance, Bumrah was honored with the 'Player of the Tournament' award."I am so thankful for the last few days. I've been living a dream and it...
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‘Heart of the nation’: Jasprit Bumrah mobbed by fans, welcomed with petals. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah's return home was nothing short of extraordinary as a grand celebration was arranged to honour his homecoming after Team India's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign. Bumrah played a pivotal role in Rohit Sharma's side throughout the campaign, earning himself the Man of the Tournament accolade for his exceptional performances, including the crucial spell that helped India clinch the seven-run victory over South Africa in the final.A viral video captured the moment Bumrah was welcomed at his residence. Showered with petals and surrounded by enthusiastic fans, the pacer basked in the adoration of the crowd. His remarkable achievement of taking 15 wickets from eight matches with an economy of 4.17 throughout the T20 World Cup 2024 had clearly won the hearts of the na...
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‘This experience is something which…’: Kuldeep Yadav on T20 World Cup win | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav expressed his feelings about India's victory in the T20 World Cup on Saturday. He described the experience as surreal and beyond belief. The triumph was particularly special for Yadav, who played a crucial role in the team's success throughout the tournament.India clinched their second T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa in a thrilling final held in Barbados on June 29."It has been an unreal experience for me, and I hope I keep experiencing such things henceforth," he said, as quoted by PTI, during a felicitation function in Kanpur."This experience is something which could take a lifetime for some people. Thus, I want the team to fare the same way in the next ICC tournament (Champions Trophy) and play its best cricket."Kuldeep was t...
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