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ICC Rankings: Mohammed Nabi ends Shakib Al Hasan’s long reign as top ODI all-rounder | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's all-rounder Mohammed Nabi on Wednesday made history by becoming the oldest player to lead the ICC ODI all-rounders' list, ending Shakib Al Hasan's long reign at the top.Nabi, aged 39 years and 1 month, reached the No. 1 spot after his impressive performance in the opening match of Afghanistan's three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, where he scored 136 runs and also picked up a wicket.This accomplishment surpasses the previous record held by Tillakaratne Dilshan, who was 38 years and 8 months old when he topped the rankings in June 2015.Shakib, the Bangladesh all-rounder, held the position for an impressive 1739 days, from May 7, 2019, when he took over from Rashid Khan, until February 9, marking the longest unbroken stretch at the top of the ODI all-rounder ...

10Feb

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Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 WC: Maharaj

South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj believes that spinners will play a crucial role in the upcoming T20 World Cup. File | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI Cape Town South Africa's premier left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj is confident that slow bowlers will play a vital role on flat decks expected to be on offer during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas in June. The ninth edition of the T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the West Indies and USA from June 1 to 29 this year. "Spinners will play a crucial role in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Wickets are getting better and boundaries are getting shorter. There is much need for a spinner in the team to provide control and variety," told PTI in an interview. "Hopefully, these T20 platforms can give spinners even bigger role to players comi...

23Jan

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Joyous Reactions from David Warner, Keshav Maharaj, and Danish Kaneria on Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha | Off the field News – Times of India

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories...

21Jan

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WATCH: South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj’s special message ahead of Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketers Anil Kumble and Venkatesh Prasad have reached Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to attend the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on Monday. The star-studded guest list for the event includes Sachin Tendulkar, World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, the 'little master' Sunil Gavaskar, as well as Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, Virendra Sehwag, and Indian cricket coach Rahul Dravid.In anticipation of this special occasion, South Africa's star spinner Keshav Maharaj conveyed a beautiful message to the Indian community a day before the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony. Maharaj shared a video message on social media, expressing his sentiments.“Namaste everyone. I just want to wish Mahesh (diplomat) and the Indian community here in South Africa all t...

9Jan

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‘I am a devotee of Lord Hanuman and Lord Ram’: Keshav Maharaj on ‘Ram Siya Ram’ song | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj finds the 'Ram Siya Ram' song played during his entrance quite apt for the occasion. Recently, during the second Test match between India and South Africa in Cape Town, the devotional tune filled the air as Maharaj came out to bat on the opening day.India's batting star Virat Kohli added a touch of reverence as the song echoed around the ground. When Maharaj came to the crease accompanied by the tune of 'Ram Siya Ram', Virat, who was fielding at slips, welcomed him with a gesture of folded hands along with bow and arrow movements. This delightful interaction between the Indian maestro and Maharaj resonated widely across social media, capturing a charming moment on the field.Speaking about the 'Ram Siya Ram; song being played during his entr...

30Dec

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South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee ruled out of second Test against India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has opted out of the second Test against India due to pelvic inflammation that emerged during the first Test victory in Centurion this week.Experiencing discomfort in his pelvis, the 23-year-old's condition worsened during bowling on the third day of the match on Thursday, which South Africa won by an innings and 32 runs.Scans conducted on Friday unveiled the severity of the injury, as confirmed by a statement from Cricket South Africa.As of now, no replacement has been introduced to the squad.Coetzee was part of a four-man seam attack for South Africa at Centurion where they bowled India out twice. But the second, and final, Test at Newlands in Cape Town will likely see the return of spinner Keshav Maharaj to the home line-up.!(functi...

25Dec

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After rejection over sporting dove logo, Usman Khawaja calls out ICC’s ‘double standards’ – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Following the International Cricket Council (ICC) refusal to allow Usman Khawaja to affix a dove sticker on his bat and shoes for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against Pakistan, the seasoned opener has criticized the global cricket governing body for what he perceives as 'double standards.'The black dove emblem on Khawaja's bat and the corresponding placement on his right shoe featured a reference to Article One of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood."Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers Association had approved Khawaja's use of the black dove logo with an olive branch for the Test beginning ...

22Dec

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WATCH: ‘Ram Siya Ram’ – KL Rahul, Keshav Maharaj stump-mic conversation goes viral | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson on Thursday notched up his maiden one-day international century as India secured a 78-run victory over South Africa in the third ODI. With this win, they won the three-match series 2-1. Samson scored 108 (114 balls) and Tilak Varma made a patient 52 (77 balls) to guide India to a competitive 296 for eight. In reply, South Africa were eventually bowled out for 218 in 45.5 overs.India will now take on the Proteas in the two-match Test series, starting December 26.However, amidst the thrilling cricket action at Paarl's Boland Park, a fascinating incident unfolded. The stump mic caught a viral exchange between KL Rahul and Keshav Maharaj.During the 33rd over, as Maharaj entered the field, the stadium DJ coincidentally began playing the song 'Ram Siya Ram' in the back...

21Dec

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‘Happy to see the results go my way now’: Sanju Samson after maiden ODI ton | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian batsman Sanju Samson delivered a spectacular century in the third ODI against South Africa in Paarl. Expressing joy over his maiden ODI century, Samson mentioned that it feels emotional to see the results align with his hard work.A historic first ODI century by wicketkeeper-batsman Samson, coupled with a half-century from Tilak Varma, propelled India to a competitive total of 296/8 in the third ODI against South Africa in Paarl on Thursday."I feel really emotional, going through the emotions now. I am very happy to achieve this. I have been putting in a lot of work, both physically and mentally, and I am happy to see the results go my way now. They bowled really well with the new ball, and the older ball was getting slower and more difficult to bat. So after KL got out...

14Nov

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Mohammed Siraj replaced as No.1 ODI bowler by Keshav Maharaj | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mohammed Siraj's brief stint as the world's number one ODI bowler came to an end after just a week with South African spinner Keshav Maharaj taking over the top spot on Tuesday.Siraj had reclaimed the number one position on November 8, replacing Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi. However, the updated rankings revealed Maharaj as the new top-ranked bowler.Maharaj's performance in the World Cup, with seven wickets in three matches since November 1, including a four-for against New Zealand in Pune, contributed to his ascent in the rankings.Despite the change, the difference between the two players is minimal, with just three rating points separating them.Siraj, India's fifth-highest wicket-taker in the tournament, has claimed 12 wickets in nine fixtures, with his best figures being...

9Nov

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‘No.1 ranking doesn’t matter to me, what matters is…’: Mohammed Siraj | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mohammed Siraj has become one of the most important weapons of Team India's armoury in a very short span of time. Moreover his exploits with the white ball propelled him to the top of the ICC ODI Rankings.But Siraj, who earlier held onto the top spot as well, said the number one ranking doesn't hold any significance for him and his ultimate goal is to see India lifting the World Cup trophy."To be honest, I was No.1 for some time in between, then I went down. The number doesn't matter to me. The goal is that India wins the World Cup. That is the team and my goal," Siraj said in a video posted by the Indian Cricket Team on Instagram."I hope my performance is good for India. This is all that matters."I feel so proud to be part of this team. The involvement and giving such a perf...

7Nov

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Virat Kohli has always acknowledged that we selected him at the right time | Cricket News – Times of India

The first time I saw Virat Kohli was when he was playing for India 'A' in an Emerging tournament in Australia. In Brisbane, he opened the innings for us against New Zealand 'A,' who had seven internationals playing for them, while we had picked an under-23 side. NZ 'A' scored around 270, after which Viratscored a superb hundred to win us the match. What struck me about him was not just his game, but the fact that he stuck around to finish the job for his side.It convinced me that he was good enough to play for India.When you pick a player as a selector, the timing is the most important thing. You need to give an opportunity to play a higher level of cricket at the right time, not when he has lost form. I must congratulate and thank my entire selection committee for backing my call to pi...

6Nov

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‘Jahaan se woh ball karte hain…’: Shoaib Malik explains why Ravindra Jadeja is tough to face – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja played a big part in keeping the hosts’ unbeaten run intact against South Africa on Sunday, contributing with both bat and ball. Jadeja scored an unbeaten 29, off 15 balls, and took his maiden World Cup five-wicket haul to dismantle the Proteas run chase. Jadeja's 5 for 33 was only the second World Cup fifer by an Indian spinner after Yuvraj Singh(5/31) achieved the feat in the 2011 edition against Ireland.And the star all-rounder deservedly earned wholehearted praise from his skipperRohit Sharma after the match. Rohit commended Jadeja's understanding of his role and the team's expectations, acknowledging the all-rounder's significant contribution to the team.Former Pakistan cricketers also agreed with Rohit's praise and said that on turning ...

4Nov

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‘South Africa match will be tougher for India because…’: Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar has made a noteworthy observation, stating that South Africa possesses an all-encompassing team, similar to India's, in anticipation of their upcoming encounter in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 scheduled for Sunday at Eden Gardens.As of now, India hold the top position in the World Cup 2023 points table, having accumulated 14 points through their performance in the first seven matches.They are set to face the Proteas, who have secured 12 points from their seven games. It's worth noting that both India and South Africa have now secured their places in the 2023 World Cup's knockout stages."It's going to be a different challenge to the one the last time the two table-toppers met when India faced New Zealand a few weeks ago and completely swamped the...

4Nov

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Suryakumar gears up for showdown against Keshav Maharaj | Cricket News – Times of India

KOLKATA: His chinks against left-arm spin is well exposed as explosive Indian middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav was seen gearing up to tackle Keshav Maharaj in a specialised manner on the eve of their World Cup clash against South Africa in Kolkata on Saturday.The Indian T20 specialist, who is yet to replicate this in the ODIs, has an average of 17.00 against left-arm spin and has been dismissed eight out of 18 times in ODIs so far.On the day, the likes of Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul skipped their optional training, Surya headed to the spin bowling net for a long session with the local left-arm tweakers.Hardik Pandya's ankle twist against Bangladesh had made an opening in the team for Surya and the Indian 360-degree batter has showed that he too can bat with patience in a gritty 47-ball 4...

3Nov

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World Cup: How a potent bowling attack is powering South Africa campaign | Cricket News – Times of India

PUNE: India are not the only team having a 'Chinaman' bowler in the ranks. South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi is cut from the same cloth as Kuldeep Yadav. Like the Ravindra Jadeja-Kuleep combo of left-arm spin, the Shamsi-Keshav Maharaj duo is turning out to be a vital cog in South Africa's wheel.In that sense, it was somewhat surprising that Shamsi, Man of the Match during their win against Pakistan, was not picked in the XI for the game against New Zealand in Pune.He had to make way for pacemanKasigo Rabada.World Cup 2023: South Africa defeat New Zealand by 190 runsThe Proteas have a potent bowling strike force at their display and it's no surprise that they topped the points table after Wednesday's match, although they have played a match more than India. "All our bowlers want to strike,"...

1Nov

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Cricket World Cup: Keshav Maharaj spins a web to accelerate New Zealand collapse and ends South Africa’s 5-match losing streak to them

Keshav Maharaj’s pursed lipped celebrations – where his nostrils flare up and exhale fire, the unblinking eyes are blazing flames, and he thumps his chest with a closed right wrist – could become the iconic image of South Africa’s gumption in this World Cup. The Proteas landed in Pune, with that picture of Maharaj roaring after a single-wicket victory over Pakistan freeze-framed in memory. While their batsmen continued piling on misery on opposing bowling crews, scoring a couple of more hundreds batting first and accumulating most sixes by any team in a single World Cup, it was Marco Jansen and Maharaj who ensured New Zealand didn’t even begin to dream of challenging 357, let alone come within 5 runs of a 380-odd score like they did against Australia. New Zealand had won five World Cup ...

1Nov

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New Zealand vs South Africa Highlights, ODI World Cup: Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen shine in South Africa’s resounding victory over New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: South Africa's Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen lit up the cricketing world with their remarkable centuries, securing a resounding 190-run victory over New Zealand in their ICC ODI World Cup match at MCA stadium in Pune on Wednesday. Their blazing performances not only enthralled cricket enthusiasts but momentarily shifted the nation's sporting spotlight from rugby to cricket.As it happened: New Zealand vs South AfricaDe Kock's masterful innings of 114 off 116 balls marked his fourth century in the tournament, placing him in exclusive company alongside Kumar Sangakkara, who achieved this feat during the 2015 edition of the World Cup. Notably, only three players in World Cup history have managed to accumulate four centuries in a single tournament, with India skipper R...

30Oct

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Fit-again Hasan Ali hit straps, batters slog it out in Pakistan training | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: On the eve of their World Cup match against Bangladesh at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, the Pakistani team witnessed a series of activities and practice sessions.Hasan Ali, who is now fit after missing the previous match due to illness, displayed good form. Meanwhile, captain Babar Azam and senior player Mohammed Rizwan extended their net sessions.Pakistan, having faced four consecutive defeats, confront a must-win situation against Bangladesh to sustain their slim hopes for semi-final qualification.With Hasan back and deemed fit to play, the team might consider including him alongside Mohammad Wasim Junior to establish a formidable four-pronged pace attack on the seam-friendly Eden pitch.The potential strategy might involve dropping Mohammad Nawaz, who faced criticism for loose bo...

29Oct

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World Cup: South Africa spin twins working in tandem | Cricket News – Times of India

Maharaj, Shamsi complement each other as team eyes semis berthCHENNAI: Spinners at the MA Chidambaram Stadium are usually expected to steal the show with their tricks, but South African tweakers Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi grabbed the headlines not with their primary skill. While Shamsi had his moment under the sun with the ball too, the duo held on with the bat for the last-wicket partnership to help Proteas pip Pakistan by one wicket on Friday."I had my pads on for a very long time. I've never done a press conference about my batting. Really nice to be able to help the team with the bat," Shamsi said, soaking in the moment of victory.On the other hand, Maharaj was pleased to get the match-winning runs, hitting Mohammed Nawaz for a boundary. "I think as a cricketer, you dream of ...