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Australia’s Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood create history with record 10th wicket partnership against New Zealand – 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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2nd ODI: Australia thump West Indies by 83 runs to seal series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Man of the match Sean Abbott showcased an impressive performance by claiming three wickets and contributing a lively 69 runs as Australia comfortably secured an 83-run triumph over the West Indies in the second one-day international, thereby clinching the three-match series on Sunday.In pursuit of 258-9, the West Indies succumbed to a total of 175 in the 44th over at the humid Sydney Cricket Ground.Abbott's standout bowling performance of 3-40 was complemented by Josh Hazlewood, who also played a pivotal role with figures of 3-43."It was a challenging start to the game, the West Indies bowled quite well early on. It was a tricky surface, but our late middle order did a terrific job," said Australia skipper Steve Smith."I thought 250 was around par and we came out and did the ...
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Watch: Adam Gilchrist hugs Brian Lara on West Indies’ historic win against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Fierce competitors during their playing days, cricketing greats Adam Gilchrist and Brian Lara have had innumerable memorable clashes against each other.But the former rivals share a great camaraderie off the field and that was evident when while doing commentary for the official broadcaster for the second Test between Australia and West Indies. Gilchrist hugged Lara in a heart-warming gesture the moment the West Indies registered the historic win at the Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday.Former New Zealand cricketer, the third commentator in the box, couldn't contain his excitement on the Windies win. All the three commentators stood up from their seats cheering and clapping. While Smith went on to commentate on the match, Gilchrist turned to his left and hugged Lara who was in tear...
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2nd Test: Australia strike late to claim slight advantage over West Indies | Cricket News – Times of India

In a captivating second day of play in the second Test between Australia and the West Indies in Brisbane, Australia managed to level the contest by taking the late wicket of Tagenarine Chanderpaul.At stumps, the West Indies were 13-1, holding a lead of 35 runs, after Chanderpaul was deemed out on review for a faint edge off Josh Hazlewood in the final over of the night.Australia bowled out the West Indies for 311 in their first innings during the opening session. Australia faced a challenging situation in their first innings, finding themselves at 24-4 and later at 54-5. However, a counter-attacking innings from wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who scored a brisk 65 off 49 balls, rescued the team.After Carey's dismissal at 150, Australia was still 161 runs behind, and the West Indies appeared s...
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Watch: Josh Hazlewood ‘shoos’ away Covid positive Cameron Green while celebrating fall of wicket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a hilarious turn of events, Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood shooed away teammate Cameron Green while celebrating fall of a wicket in the ongoing second Test against West Indies at The Gabba on Thursday.Green, who was found Covid positive ahead of the Test was asked to maintain distance by Hazlewood after the fall of Kraigg Brathwaite. Ahead of the start of the game, Australia faced an unwelcoming presence of the COVID-19 virus on the squad.Travis Head, Cameron Green, and coach Andrew McDonald tested positive, setting a momentary shadow over the team.While Head managed to recover in time for the Brisbane Test, McDonald and Green had to maintain a cautious distance from the group.The twist in the tale, however, unfolded as Green, despite testing positive, found a place in Aus...
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Aus vs WI 1st Test | Hazlewood stars as Australia claims 10-wicket win inside 3 days

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood, left, holds up the ball after taking 5 wickets against the West Indies on the third day of their Test match in Adelaide, Australia, on January 19, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Josh Hazlewood claimed his 11th five-wicket total in Test matches as Australia completed a 10-wicket win over West Indies on Friday before lunch on the third day of the first Test. Australia dismissed the West Indies for 120 in the 13th over of the day on Friday, leaving the home side needing just 26 runs to win. Steven Smith (11) and Usman Khawaja (9) easily completed that total for Australia, although Khawaja retired hurt after being hit by a bouncer with Australia needing one run to win. Marnus Labuschagne hit the winning run two balls later. Hazlewood already had four for 18 at the st...
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1st Test: Australia crush West Indies by 10 wickets at Adelaide Oval | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: World champions Australia clinched a resounding victory over a depleted West Indies side by 10 wickets inside seven sessions at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. Josh Hazlewood emerged as the star performer, claiming an impressive five-wicket haul with figures of 5/35.The match witnessed a dramatic incident as Usman Khawaja was forced to retire hurt after a blow to the head by West Indies debutant Shamar Joseph, just one run shy of victory.Marnus Labuschagne then sealed the win for Australia off the second ball he faced.Australia's dominance was evident throughout the match, with a substantial first-innings lead of 95 putting them firmly in control of the low-scoring contest. Hazlewood's dismantling of the West Indies top order on Thursday set the tone for the inevitable victory.W...
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‘A picture I’ll post in my house’: West Indies debutant Shamar Joseph after picking Steve Smith’s wicket on first ball in Test cricket

Early on Wednesday, Shamar Joseph had told his teammates that he was going to pick a wicket off his very first delivery in Test cricket. Bold as the 24-year-old was in his foresight, even he couldn’t have predicted the batter he’d send back to the pavilion. Steaming in to bowl from over the wicket, Shamar had already fumbled and abandoned his run up on the first attempt. The nerves were jangling, as he’d concede later, “bowling to one of the best batsmen in the Australian team.” And so he went again, this time all the way through and pitched it in the corridor of uncertainty to induce an outside edge of Steve Smith that was nabbed by the fielder at third slip. And off he went, screaming and running about in celebrations, swiftly accompanied by all his teammates at the Adelaide Oval. Spe...
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Watch: ‘Who will teach me…’ – Hasan Ali responds aggressively to fan’s mockery of catching skills | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's fiery pacer, Hasan Ali, didn't mince words when responding to a fan who taunted him about his catching skills after Australia secured an 8-wicket victory in the third Test in Sydney.After the conclusion of the three-match Test series, a video surfaced on social media capturing the moment Hasan went towards the stands to sign autographs for fans. In the video, a fan mockingly remarked, "Come here, let me teach you how to catch."Hasan, known for his aggressive on-field demeanor, swiftly fired back at the fan, saying, "Sure, come here. Who will teach me how to catch?"WATCH:Despite Pakistan's efforts, they were unable to secure their first win on Australian soil since 1995. Australia, led by skipper Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, successfully orchestrated Pakistan's c...
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3rd Test: David Warner bids adieu with a flourish as Australia sweep series against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a fitting farewell to the longest format of the game, David Warner's impactful innings of 57 guided Australia to a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Pakistan, securing a 3-0 series sweep on Saturday. Despite being denied the opportunity to score the match-winning runs, Warner's contribution played a pivotal role in Australia's successful pursuit of a modest target of 130 runs.Scorecard: Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd TestPakistan, aiming to break a 16-game losing streak in Australia since 1995, added 47 runs to their overnight total but fell short, being dismissed for 115 just before lunch. Guard of honor for WarnerWarner, playing in his 112th and final Test match, was warmly embraced by opening partner Usman Khawaja at the boundary rope and received a guard of honor fro...
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Josh Hazlewood strikes thrice in an over as Pakistan crumbles to 68/7 in Sydney

Pakistan pacers managed to retain a first innings lead after restricting Australia to 299 in Sydney on Friday. However, the moods in the visiting side’s dressing room were dampened by the end of the day as the Aussie bowlers – led by Josh Hazlewood – removed seven wickets in the final session of the day. With Pakistan four wickets down for 60, Hazlewood would add to their troubles in the penultimate over of the day. The right arm seamer went on to remove Saud Shakeel, Sajid Khan and Agha Salman in a maiden over – W,0,W,0,W,0. By the end of the day, the score read 68/7 with Pakistan leading by 82 runs. “I have had good luck with Shakeel in this series. On this wicket, we were attacking the stumps as much as Pakistan were doing. I have noticed in this game that when we are bowling with wo...
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AUS vs PAK | Josh Hazlewood has Pakistan reeling after Jamal’s third Test heroics

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood celebrates with teammates after a wicket on day 3 of the third Test against Pakistan in Sydney on January 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP Josh Hazlewood claimed three wickets in an electrifying over to bowl Australia into a potential winning position over Pakistan in an absorbing third Test in Sydney on January 5, 2024. Paceman Hazlewood ripped through to reduce the tourists from 67 for four to go to the close on the third day at 68 for seven, a lead of 82, on a deteriorating Sydney Cricket Ground pitch. Pakistan’s last genuine hopes of building a challenging target for Australia to chase in the fourth innings hinge on Mohammad Rizwan, who is six not out, and bowling hero Aamer Jamal, who is yet to score. Hazlewood swung the contest, taking 4-9 off five overs, a...
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3rd Test: Pakistan claim lead against Australia in Sydney after Jamal takes six | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's Aamer Jamal claimed six wickets for 69 runs as Pakistan took a narrow first-innings lead against Australia in the third Test on Friday. However, Australia's home bowlers fought back strongly, leaving the match finely balanced heading into the final two days. Josh Hazlewood, the Australian paceman, turned the tide in his team's favor with four wickets for just nine runs, including three crucial wickets in the penultimate over of the day.This left Pakistan struggling at 68/7 with a lead of only 82 runs.Scorecard: Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd TestMohammad Rizwan, who remained unbeaten on six, and Aamer Jamal, who was yet to score, will resume on Saturday, aiming to set a challenging fourth-innings target for Australia on a deteriorating pitch. Hazlewood expressed the im...
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Boxing Day Test: Pat Cummins the hero as Australia beat Pakistan to win series | Cricket News – Times of India

MELBOURNE: A fired-up Pat Cummins bagged five wickets and 10 in the match to earn Australia a nail-biting 79-run win in the second Test and clinch the series against a battling Pakistan on Friday.Set 317 for victory, the visitors put up a stellar fight as they chased their first Test triumph in Australia since 1995.AS IT HAPPENEDBut they were dismissed for 237, with the last five wickets falling for 18 runs.Australian skipper Cummins was the chief destroyer, taking 5-49 to go with his first innings 5-48 -- only the second 10-wicket haul of his Test career.Mitchell Starc chipped in with 4-55 as the tail collapsed after Shan Masood (60), Agha Salman (50) and Babar Azam (41) gave them a fighting chance."Little bit twitchy, felt okay but they were batting pretty nicely," said Cummins."Anyth...
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IPL auction 2024 | Australian fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins become expensive players

Australians Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc broke all record at the Indian Premier League 2024 auction in Dubai. Pat Cummins went to Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹20.50 crore while Mitchell Starc was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping amount of ₹24.75 crore | Photo Credit: Swapan Mahapatra The Indian Premier League (IPL) player auction in Dubai on December 19 saw many records being broken. Australian world-cup winning captain Pat Cummins was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for a whopping amount of ₹20.50 crore. Pat Cummins beat England all-rounder Sam Curran who was snapped by Punjab Kings for an amount of ₹18.50 crore in the 2023 auction. Also read: IPL 2024 auction LIVEWithin hours of signing of Pat Cummins by Sunrisers Hyderabad, his compatriot Mitchell Starc broke all records ...
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Australia set to maintain winning formula for second Test against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia are poised to field an unchanged XI in the upcoming second Test against Pakistan in Melbourne, as revealed by the team's announcement of a streamlined squad on Monday. The decision sees back-up fast bowler Lance Morris omitted, affirming confidence in the victorious lineup from the recent Test in Perth.The home side dominated the opening Test, clinching a resounding 360-run victory within four days at Perth on Sunday.Off-spinnerNathan Lyon achieved a significant milestone by claiming his 500th wicket, adding to the team's triumph.Opener David Warner's resilient innings of 164 not only played a crucial role in the team's success but also solidified his position for the upcoming Boxing Day Test. Warner, facing scrutiny amid a lean run, ensured his continued presence i...
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IPL 2024 player auction talking points: Will there be a market for all-rounders? Will Afghans be flavour of auction?

A total of 333 players are set to go under the hammer at the IPL 2024 player auction, with the IPL Governing Council announcing the final list of players for the event set to be held in Dubai on December 19. Out of the lot, 119 are overseas players, including one each from Namibia and the Netherlands. Altogether, 23 players have put in their names with a base price of Rs 2 crore, among them three Indians – Umesh Yadav, Shardul Thakur and Harshal Patel. As expected, it is the Australian players who recently won the 50-over World Cup who are dominating this list. Travis Head, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Steve Smith, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis and Sean Abbott are listed at a base price of Rs 2 crore. Seven English players, including the promising Harry Brook, are part of this list. Among...
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IPL 2024 player auction list announced: World Cup star Rachin Ravindra priced at Rs 50 lakh, Aussie WC winners set Rs 2 crore base price

While plenty of Australia’s Cricket World Cup winners like Travis Head, Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, Josh Inglis, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc will be available for a starting price of Rs 2 crore at the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 player auctions, New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra has chosen to enter the auction at a price of Rs 50 lakh. Ravindra was one of the breakout stars from the recently-concluded Cricket World Cup in India, scoring 578 runs from 10 innings at an average of 64.22. This included the 75 runs he scored against the Indian pace attack at Dharamsala. 23 players will be entering the IPL 2024 auction, which will be held at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on December 19, with a base price of Rs 2 crore. This will include India’s Shardul Thakur. There will be 333 cric...
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Australia’s World Cup journey: From embarrassing to inspiring | Cricket News – Times of India

Pegged at the bottom of the table after two back-to-back losses, Australia were hallucinating at the dangerous prospect of an early exit from their sixth World Cup-chasing campaign. Sri Lanka were cruising nicely with 125 for no loss and looking good for much more. Captain Pat Cumminswent for another bouncer and the Lankan right-hander went for the instinctive hook.From deep square leg,David Warner, the youngest Aussie at 37, dived and effected a stunning catch.One can say that the turnaround button was switched on that moment. It all started with a catch. In the final, eight hard-fought wins later, Travis Head replicated that Warner moment. Running back following a Rohit Sharma miscued skier, the eventual player of the match, threw himself to grasp a heart-stopping catch. The Australia...
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‘It’s India’s World Cup to lose…’: Jason Gillespie ahead of India vs Australia final – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the cricketing world gears up for the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, former Australian fast-bowler Jason Gillespie, a key member of the 2003 World Cup-winning team, believes that Australia is hitting its stride at the perfect moment. Gillespie expressed his views ahead of the highly anticipated final against India, scheduled for Sunday afternoon.Australia, five-time World Cup champions, have had a remarkable journey in the current edition, overcoming initial setbacks against South Africa and India.The team, led byPat Cummins, enters the final on the back of an impressive eight-match unbeaten streak.Gillespie, drawing from his experience as a World Cup winner, shared his insights, saying, "Australia are peaking at the right time. India, whilst ...