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18Jul

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I had the skills but Gautam bhai changed my mindset in KKR: Harshit Rana | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Harshit Rana, a 22-year-old fast bowler from South Extension, Delhi, expressed his unwavering determination upon receiving his first call-up to the Indian ODI team, which includes renowned players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. In an emotional statement, he said, "Delhi mein dil tooth sakta hai par humne kabhi hausla nahi haraa (Delhi can break your heart but I never lost hope)."Despite facing numerous setbacks and being overlooked during his journey from the junior levels, Rana's exceptional performance in the IPL, where he claimed 19 wickets and played a crucial role in Kolkata Knight Riders' victorious campaign, finally earned him recognition on the national stage."I believed in working hard but whenever I used to get hurt after being overlooked in age-group teams, I w...

16Jul

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‘I smile when you smile, I cry when you cry’: Gautam Gambhir’s emotional tribute video for KKR | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of the Indian cricket team, expressed his gratitude to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and their fans as he steps down from his role as the franchise's coach. Under his guidance, KKR clinched their first IPL title in ten years during the recent season.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially named Gambhir as the successor to batting icon Rahul Dravid on July 9.The former Indian batter will now take charge of the national team, leaving behind his successful stint with the Kolkata-based franchise.Gambhir shared a touching video on X, showcasing his strong bond with the Kolkata franchise, which he led to two IPL titles as captain. In the message, Gambhir recognized the significance of his journey with Kolkata, sta...

16Jul

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‘Usne khatam nahi kari…’: Amit Mishra tells who ended the feud between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: When Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir met during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) earlier this year, all expected sparks to fly.Instead, the two firebrand cricketers from Delhi shared a warm embrace choosing to let bygones be bygones.It was one of the heartwarming moments of the season. The long-standing alleged hostility between the two former teammates seemed to dissolve as they demonstrated mutual respect and camaraderie.In IPL 2023, Kohli and Gambhir, then the mentor for Lucknow Super Giants, had a fierce on-field altercation, but this season, it seemed they had left the past behind.Kohli, the face of RCB, and Gambhir, mentor of KKR, showed that their past differences were behind them.Now in a vid...

14Jul

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‘Some bonds are forever’: Gautam Gambhir-Shah Rukh Khan share heartwarming hug at Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s wedding ceremony | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Newly appointed Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir reunited with Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan at the wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant in Mumbai.In a video that went viral on social media, the Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh was seen giving a warm hug to the former KKR mentor Gambhir at the ceremony.The gesture showcased the camaraderie and respect between the two prominent figures, highlighting their shared history with the KKR franchise.As a player, Gambhir led KKR to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. He then proved his coaching credentials as the mentor of the KKR team that won the IPL title in 2024.But he stepped away from the franchise in pursuit of national objectives and replaced Rahul Dravid, whose tenure ended with India's triumph in the T...

12Jul

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IPL: When Kolkata Knight Riders got less prize money than what they paid to buy Mitchell Starc | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia pacer Mitchell Starc was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for a record Rs 24.75 crore in the players' auction December last year.And KKR went on to win their third IPL title with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a lopsided final at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on May 26.KKR bowled out Sunrisers Hyderabad for the lowest total in an IPL final, just 113 runs, as Australia's left-arm quick Starc shone brightly, claiming figures of 2-14, reaffirming his status as one of the premier bowlers in the world's most lucrative T20 tournament.Starc concluded the IPL with two standout performances, including a match-winning 3-34 in the first playoff against the same opponent.Starc was adjudged Man of the Match for his fiery spell.And now a vid...

12Jul

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Who will replace Gautam Gambhir at Kolkata Knight Riders? It could be… | Cricket News – Times of India

Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India's new head coach means that the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won't have their most influential figure, who won them three Indian Premier League titles, in their ranks for the next season; and reports suggest that the KKR management is already on the lookout for Gambhir's replacement. According to a report in The Telegraph, one of the frontrunners to replace Gambhir as KKR's mentor is South African great and the franchise's former coach Jacques Kallis.While Chandrakant Pandit is certain to remain the team's head coach, Kallis's appointment may see him performing the same role as Gambhir. "The franchise is also on the lookout for a replacement for Gambhir, who was key to its third IPL crown this year. The name of legendary South Africa all-rounder Jacq...

10Jul

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Gautam Gambhir is yet to ink salary deal, first big ‘Test’ would be ‘Down Under’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir's primary focus at the moment is assembling a support staff that aligns with his vision, as he prepares to tackle the immense challenges that lie ahead during his three-year tenure as India's head coach. The financial details surrounding his appointment are yet to be finalized, but Gambhir considers that to be the "last of his concerns" at this juncture.On Tuesday, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah officially announced Gautam Gambhir's appointment, a move that had been anticipated for some time.However, it has been learned that his salary is yet to be finalized, though it is expected to be in the same range as his predecessors Rahul Dravid and Ravi Shastri."For Gautam, it was important that he took charge and salary and other stuff can be worked out as it's not going any...

10Jul

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‘There is no bigger honour…’: KKR celebrate Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as India’s head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) celebrated the appointment of their former captain and mentor, Gautam Gambhir, as the head coach of the India men's cricket team with a heartfelt tribute. Gambhir, a two-time World Cup winner, will begin his tenure later this month with the limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka.KKR took to social media platform X to honor Gambhir's new role, posting an old quote from him: "There is no bigger honour than coaching your national team." Along with the quote, KKR also shared a video montage showcasing Gambhir's journey and accomplishments with the franchise, captioning - 'Guru Gambhir'.Gambhir's coaching journey officially begins as India face Sri Lanka in three T20Is and three ODIs starting July 27. Although Gambhir has no formal coaching experience, he has ...

2Jul

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‘Chalo Zimbabwe!’: KKR comes up with a unique post for Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) celebrated the selection of two of their players, Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana, for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe with a unique post on Tuesday.The IPL 2024 champions shared a special post to commemorate their achievement. Rinku had already secured his spot in the 15-member squad, while fast bowler Rana was later added to the Indian team for the initial two matches of the series."God's Plan, babay! ???? Chalo Zimbabwe!" KKR captioned the image of Rana and Rinku on their social media platform 'X'.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that alongside Rana, two other players, Jitesh Sharma and Sai Sudharsan, have also been included in India's squad for the Zimbabwe tour. Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh and Rana have be...

14Jun

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For Gautam Gambhir, rejecting a player based on ‘yo-yo test’ not the right way | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels players should be picked based on their batting and bowling skills and rejecting them just on the basis of their fitness test scores is not the right way. Gambhir, who was the mentor to Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2024 season, is the leading candidate to replace Rahul Dravid for the India head coach job after the T20 World Cup in the Americas.Gambhir asserted that fitness should be a factor for players but not selecting them based on their yo-yo test numbers is unfair. "Fitness should be a factor, but I also do not agree that we have to pass a fitness test to be called fit. I don't agree to that. Fitness should directly be related to the trainer. If a trainer feels that you're fit enough, some people ar...

7Jun

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On T20 World Cup snub, IPL title winner Shreyas Iyer says, ‘lack of communication and some decisions didn’t go in my favour’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India middle order batter Shreyas Iyer on Friday expressed his disappointment over lack of communication and certain unfavorable decisions that followed the ODI World Cup last year, stating that his bat will do the talking going forward. During the ODI World Cup in 2023, Iyer showcased his batting prowess, securing the third position among the highest run-scorers for India.He amassed an impressive 530 runs at an average of 66.25, including two centuries and three half-centuries.Despite his notable performances, Iyer was excluded from the BCCI's central contract list for the period spanning from October 2023 to September 2024. The decision was seemingly based on the perception that both Iyer and wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan had prioritized the IPL over domestic crick...