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EXCLUSIVE | ‘Forget about New Zealand series’: Kapil Dev to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In the six innings vs New Zealand in the recently concluded three-Test series, Rohit Sharma could score only 91 runs while Virat Kohli ended with just 93 runs. Both the senior batters had underwhelming performances as India were completely outplayed and whitewashed 3-0.With the five-match Test series against Australia set to kick off on November 22 in Perth, the form of these two stalwarts has become a significant concern. India would hope they return to scoring ways when the action gets underway Down Under and they are getting a lot of support from former India greats. Former captain Kapil Dev is very optimistic and has backed the experienced pair to come good during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.India's pace attack will be over reliant on Jasprit Bumrah during Border-Gav...
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Rohit Sharma joins Indian captains in *this* unwanted list after New Zealand Test series loss at home – Times of India

Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the second Test match between India and New Zealand in Pune. AP New Zealand made history by winning their first Test series in India after securing a 113-run victory in the second match on Saturday. The visitors bowled out India for 245 runs while they were chasing a target of 359 on the third day. This victory gave New Zealand an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.This marks India's first Test series defeat at home since December 2012, when England led by Alastair Cook, defeated them 2-1.New Zealand had never won a Test series on Indian soil since their first tour in 1955.In the process, Rohit Sharma became the fourth Indian captain to have won an ICC trophy and concede a Test series at home as well. Previously, Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly and MS ...
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When Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble’s running between the wickets left everyone in splits | Cricket News – Times of India

Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble. (Photo by Simon Cross/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: There have been several funny run-outs in cricket history, where miscommunication, bizarre events, or pure bad luck led to some unforgettable moments. These run-outs show that even in a professional sport, moments of confusion and misjudgment can lead to hilarious results.During India's tour to Bangladesh in December 2004, India greats Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble were involved in a funny incident while running between the wickets during 1st Test in Dhaka.On the second ball of the 100th over of the Indian innings, Sachin Tendulkar flicked a Tapash Baisya delivery to deep square leg and straightaway made the call "two". Anil Kumble at the other end, took the first run but hesitated in taking the second one,...
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Ravindra Jadeja creates history, surpasses Pakistan’s Imran Khan to… | Cricket News – Times of India

Ravindra Jadeja and Imran Khan (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Team India star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made history during India's second Test against Bangladesh, surpassing Pakistan legend Imran Khan to achieve a remarkable all-rounder milestone. With his wicket on Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh, Jadeja has become the latest member of the prestigious 300-wicket club, having broken Imran's double record of 300 wickets and 3,000 runs in Tests. Jadeja, who now has 3130 runs and 303 wickets to his name, accomplished this feat in just his 74th Test, faster than Imran (75 Tests), Kapil Dev (83), and Ravichandran Ashwin (88), making him the quickest Asian cricketer to reach this achievement.The 35-year-old left-arm spinner also became the second-fastest all-rounder in the world to re...
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When Mohinder Amarnath called BCCI selectors ‘a bunch of jokers’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer and 1983 ODI World Cup hero Mohinder Amarnath, who turns 74 today (September 24), had once stirred a hornet's nest when he was dropped from the Indian cricket team.To say that the 1983 World Cup victory was a watershed moment for Indian cricket would be an understatement.It was on June 25, 1983 at Lord's that the Indian team, led by the flamboyant Kapil Dev stunned two-time defending World champions West Indies to perhaps change the game forever.Mohinder Amarnath played a pivotal role in India's maiden World Cup victory. He was the Man of the Match in both the semifinal and the final.In the semifinal against hosts England at Manchester on June 22, 1983, Amarnath took two wickets, before scoring 46 very crucial runs in the Indian run chase, as India won the ma...
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Are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli past their ‘prime’? Kapil Dev says ‘keep playing as long as…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev, famous for leading India to its first World Cup victory in 1983, believes a cricketer's prime years are between ages 26 and 34. Fitness then determines how long they can stay at the top. This insight is particularly relevant for celebrated players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both have exceeded this age range. Kohli, turning 36 in November, and Rohit, who turned 37 in April, have retired from T20Is after their successful T20 World Cup campaign but remain active in other formats.Kapil shared his views on MyKhel, saying, "In my opinion, the period between 26 and 34 years is your prime and thereafter the fitness of the players will ensure their longevity." Kapil himself retired at 35 after an illustrious ca...
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Ravichandran Ashwin joins legends Kapil Dev, Garfield Sobers in exclusive ‘all-rounders’ club | Cricket News – Times of India

Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday joined an elite group of all-rounders who have recorded multiple centuries and five-wicket hauls at the same Test venue. This rare achievement, accomplished by only a few legendary cricketers, highlights Ashwin’s exceptional skills with both bat and ball.Ashwin sparkled on home turf with his sixth Test hundred, his second in Chennai, as he remained unbeaten on 102 off 112 balls which included 10 fours and two sixes.Ashwin (102*) and Jadeja (86*) added 195 runs for a riveting unbroken seventh wicket stand to steer India out of trouble and post a formidable 339/6 on Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh after young pacer Hasan Mahmud (4/58) reduced the hosts to 144/6.West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder in cr...
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When Sunil Gavaskar was introduced as the player dropped by Garfield Sobers ‘three-four times’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar, one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, believes that even at the age of 75, he still requires an introduction at events celebrating his life and achievements.Despite retiring from the game 40 years ago, Gavaskar appreciates being introduced, as it allows him to hear positive things said about him.During the official release of a book titled 'Sunny G', which compiles anecdotal accounts about Gavaskar from his friends, family, and fellow cricketers, the Little Master shared a few amusing incidents related to introductions, reported IANS.He recounted a story about his uncle Madhav Mantri, who played Test cricket for India, and how a school principal introduced him based on the students' favorite cricketer."This takes me back to an incident which concerned my uncle. Ma...
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How ‘Haryana Hurricane’ Kapil Dev took the cricket world by storm | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: One of India's most iconic cricketers, Kapil Dev, earned the nickname 'Haryana Hurricane' due to his powerful presence both on and off the field and his origins from the state of Haryana. The moniker encapsulates his style of play, his background, and the impact he had on Indian cricket.Born on January 6, 1959, in Chandigarh, Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj quickly rose through the ranks of Indian cricket with his explosive all-around capabilities. Haryana, a state known for its robust and hardworking people, was the perfect backdrop for Kapil's emergence. The term 'Hurricane' aptly describes his dynamic and whirlwind approach to the game. Hurricanes are known for their intensity and unpredictability, much like Kapil's cricketing style. Whether it was with the bat or the ball, Kapil De...
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From outrage to victory: Sunil Gavaskar’s infamous walkout in 1981 Melbourne Test | – Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar's 'infamous' walkout during the 1981 Melbourne Test against Australia remains one of the most dramatic moments in cricket history. The incident occurred during the third Test of India's tour of Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).Gavaskar, India's captain and opening batsman, was batting with Chetan Chauhan when he was controversially given out LBW (leg before wicket) by Australian umpire Rex Whitehead.The ball, bowled by Dennis Lillee, appeared to have hit Gavaskar's bat before striking his pads. Furious with the decision, Gavaskar initially stood his ground, expressing his displeasure.However, after an animated exchange with Lillee, an incensed Gavaskar started walking off. In a moment of high tension, he gestured to his partner, Chauhan, to leave the fi...
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When Sachin Tendulkar donned Pakistan jersey before India debut! | Cricket News – Times of India

In a surprising and lesser-known chapter of cricket history, Sachin Tendulkar, who would go on to become one of India's most celebrated cricketers, briefly fielded for Pakistan during a festival match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.Tendulkar was just a 15-year-old prodigy, not yet the cricketing legend he would later become. The incident took place during Pakistan's 1987 tour of India when Javed Miandad and Abdul Qadir left the field during the lunch break, Sachin was called upon to serve as a substitute fielder for Imran Khan's team.Tendulkar, eager and energetic, was asked to field for the visiting team. He took up a position in the outfield, donning a Pakistan jersey for a brief time, marking an unusual moment where the future Indian icon played for his cricketing rivals.Imran posit...
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When Ian Botham broke Sunil Gavaskar’s tibia with a ferocious shot | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: When the England cricket team toured India in 1982, had lost in both Tests and ODIs. But a few months later, they were presented with a chance to take revenge straightaway with a return series.Despite Dilip Vengsarkar's century, England rode on the pace mastery of captain Bob Willis and Ian Botham to post a win in the first Test at Lord's. A high-scoring draw ensued in Manchester in a match curtailed by rain. The third Test at the Oval saw Botham, in a never-ending purple patch, setting a new record for the fastest double century, in 220 balls. The match also saw a blistering 97 off 93 balls by Kapil Dev as it ended in a draw.But Botham was not just heading towards a record breaking performance, he was smashing bones too.He broke Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar's tibia with a fero...
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First hat-trick heroes of Indian cricket across formats | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket has had numerous momentous feats over the decades, but few stand as tall as the hat-tricks claimed by the nation's intrepid bowlers across the three formats of the gentlemen's game.In the long Indian cricket history, there have only been nine instances where the bowlers have claimed hat-tricks. Three of them have been in Tests while ODIs have witnessed 5 hat-tricks.And in the shortest format, there has been a solitary hat-trick by an Indian bowler.Here's a look at the bowlers who claimed the first-ever hat-trick for India across formats:In the traditional format, it was the inimitable Harbhajan Singh who etched his name in history during the epochal 2001 Eden Gardens Test against Steve Waugh's redoubtable Australians.With the visitors cruising at 252 for 4 in ...
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When Sunil Gavaskar consumed 174 balls in an ODI to score… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The first cricketer ever to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket, Sunil Gavaskar is one of the greats in Indian cricket.The little master had an illustrious career spanning 16 years where he featured in 125 Tests for the country.Gavaskar, who was predominantly a Test player, was also part of 108 ODIs where he scored 3092 runs. However he did not have the best of times in the format, scoring a solitary century. One such occasion when Gavaskar -- the ODI batter -- garnered criticism was during the 1975 World Cup match against England at Lord’s Cricket Ground. It was the first match of the first-ever World Cup and Gavaskar played the infamous innings of 36 runs off 174 balls -- a performance which is remembered for its unusually slow pace and contributing to India's heavy defeat by 20...
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‘My towel fell down’: Syed Kirmani’s ‘secret’ story from the 1983 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kapil Dev's iconic unbeaten 175 not out against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup is one of the most legendary innings in limited-overs cricket history. But while Kapil was blazing away on the field, a lot was happening in the Indian dressing room as well. On June 18, 1983, India were in deep trouble at 17 for 5 when Kapil walked in to bat. With an incredible display of aggressive batting, he single-handedly turned the game around, scoring 175 runs off 138 balls, which included 16 fours and 6 sixes.His remarkable innings helped India post a competitive 266/8, and Kapil's knock knock not only was the key to a vital win but also inspired India's journey to their first World Cup triumph.Syed Kirmani, a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, shared a humorous anecdote from that mem...
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After a tirade against MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh’s father Yograj Singh criticizes Kapil Dev | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, has made controversial remarks targeting World Cup-winning former Indian captains Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. Singh accused Dhoni of undermining Yuvraj’s international cricket career and claimed Yuvraj’s achievements surpass those of Kapil Dev. These statements followed closely on the heels of his criticism of Dhoni for allegedly ending Yuvraj’s career prematurely.In a recent interview with Zee Switch, Yograj Singh blamed Dhoni for the downturn in Yuvraj’s career.Singh asserted that his son could have continued to play for India for another "4-5 years" if not for Dhoni's adverse influence."I won’t forgive MS Dhoni. He should look at his face in the mirror. He is a very big cricketer, but what he has done against my son, e...
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