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14Sep

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‘Rohit Sharma didn’t practice as hard as Sachin Tendulkar’: Jonty Rhodes recalls Mumbai Indians days | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Mumbai Indians fielding coach Jonty Rhodes reminisced about his earlier experiences with Rohit Sharma during the IPL. He emphasized that, in contrast to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit did not exhibit the same level of dedication and intensity during net practice sessions."I mean he hasn't changed at all. It's so ridiculous. I just picture his walk when he came out to bat and he would have a few throw-downs in the nets or even shadow-hitting, it was just majestic.He didn't practice as hard as Sachin Tendulkar. That's for sure. Maybe he practices away from the nets at times but just his technical ability and I think he doesn't have the best technique," Rhodes said in a YouTube podcast titled Aleena Dissects.Rhodes also discussed the factors that have contributed to R...

1Sep

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‘Record as captain of a new franchise…’: Jonty Rhodes praises KL Rahul’s leadership amid speculation over future with Lucknow Super Giants | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: KL Rahul's leadership has been praised by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fielding coach Jonty Rhodes, who acknowledged Rahul's efforts since taking charge of the franchise in its inaugural season in 2022. Under Rahul's captaincy, LSG made it to the playoffs in the first two seasons but finished seventh in the 2024 edition, raising questions about his future with the team.Discussions between team owner Sanjiv Goenka and Rahul about his potential retention have been reportedly positive.Rhodes, speaking to India Today, highlighted the challenges Rahul faced leading a new franchise and commended his ability to establish a competitive team culture."I think if you look at a record as a captain of a brand-new franchise, getting into the playoffs every time like he has, it's been something ...

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‘I was just looking to…’: Ayush Badoni on hitting world record 19 sixes | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ayush Badoni, captain of South Delhi Superstarz, believes his ability to timing the ball is the reason behind his record-breaking 55-ball 165-run effort against North Delhi Strikers in the Delhi Premier League. Badoni smashed a record 19 sixes during the match. The 24-year-old right-hander's outstanding performance on Saturday helped his club win by a score of 112 runs.Ayush broke the record for the most sixes by a batter in an innings, held jointly by Estonia's Sahil Chauhan and West Indian great Chris Gayle. In T20 games, Chauhan and Gayle had each hit 18 sixes. Ayush also established a 286-run stand for the second wicket with opener Priyansh Arya."I was just looking to time the ball well, I never thought I would end up hitting 19 sixes in an innings. I just focus on timing th...

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‘Gautam Gambhir just wants…’ – Jonty Rhodes shares his views on Team India coach | Cricket News – Times of India

Gautam Gambhir has had a mixed start as India's head coach since taking over from Rahul Dravid after India's T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year, but former South Africa great Jonty Rhodes said it shouldn't be looked at as a concern by the Indian fans or administrators. India's tour of Sri Lanka was Gambhir's first and so far the only assignment, and the team whitewashed their hosts 3-0 in the T20I series but suffered a 2-0 loss in the ODI series. Rhodes said it always takes time to adapt to a change."I think any time there's a change, whether it be the leadership from a captaincy point of view or from a coach and management (point of view), it's going to take an adjustment," the South African, who gave a different dimension to the art of fielding, was quoted as saying by India Today. ...

31Aug

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‘As I said, whatever happens…’: Jonty Rhodes on rumours around Rohit Sharma joining LSG | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Jonty Rhodes, the fielding coach for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), commented on the rumors surrounding India captain Rohit Sharma's potential move to the franchise for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.With the mega auction for IPL 2025 approaching, there has been growing uncertainty regarding Rohit's future, particularly his potential departure from Mumbai Indians, the team he has been associated with for many years.Having worked closely with Rohit during their time together at Mumbai Indians, which has won the IPL title five times, Rhodes, a former South African cricketer himself, expressed his admiration for the experienced opener's abilities and contributions to the team."I mean, for a long time at Mumbai Indians, I felt I had the best job in the world. I go...

31Aug

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Impact Player rule is killing the role of an all-rounder, says LSG coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants fielding coach Jonty Rhodes has ignited a debate surrounding the Indian Premier League's (IPL) Impact Player rule and retention policies. Rhodes expressed concerns that the Impact Player rule, while adding excitement, undermines the crucial role of all-rounders in T20 cricket.Introduced in IPL 2023, the Impact Player rule allows teams to substitute a player at any point during the game, effectively utilizing 12 players instead of 11. While acknowledging the rule's contribution to high scores and entertainment value, Rhodes worries that it diminishes the importance of genuine all-rounders who contribute with both bat and ball. "I am siding myself with the right use of the Impact player rule because players are almost playing with freedom so I'm just worried a...

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Jonty Rhodes names star India all-rounder as the best fielder in modern cricket – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Because of his versatility in fielding at any position on the ground, former South Africa cricketer and Pro Cricket League brand ambassador Jonty Rhodes declared that Ravindra Jadeja is the "best fielder" in modern cricket.After India won the T20 World Cup in Barbados in June of this year, Jadeja, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma announced their retirements from Twenty20 international cricket.Jadeja did, however, affirm that he will represent the nation in ODI and Test cricket. Earlier this month, during the ODI portion of the Sri Lanka trip, the all-round player was rested."Two of the players whom I have always admired as a fielder are Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja. They two are the best Indian fielders but when I talk of modern cricket, the best fielder it is surely Ravindra J...