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15Apr

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IPL-17 | Starc unfazed by criticism, says lack of T20 experience could be reason for initial struggle

[ad_1] Kolkata Knight Riders’ Mitchell Starc bowls during the match against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League 2024, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 14, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI Australian speedster Mitchell Starc is not bothered about the criticism directed at him for not living up to his high IPL price tag but on Sunday admitted that his lack of T20 experience could be the reason for taking longer time to find his rhythm.Starc, the IPL's highest buy at a whopping ₹24.75 crore, came up with his best show this season, claiming 3/28, including two wickets in the final over, that helped KKR restrict Lucknow Super Giants to a below par 161 for 7. KKR then chased down the target in 15.4 overs with eight wickets intact.Prior to Sunday, Starc took just two wickets in four ...

14Apr

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Lucknow Super Giants create an unwanted first in eight-wicket mauling by Kolkata Knight Riders | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Opening batter Phil Salt smashed a fiery unbeaten 47-ball 89 after pacer Mitchell Starc's superb spell as Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday began their five-match home stretch with a lop-sided eight-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens.After an all-round bowling display restricted Lucknow to a below-par 161 for 7, the Kolkata batters made light work of the chase, accomplishing the target with 26 balls to spare.The defeat for KL Rahul's Lucknow turned out to be the first-ever against Kolkata in the IPL.Prior to the heavy defeat on Sunday, Lucknow had met Kolkata thrice in the IPL and had a 100 percent record against the Men in Purple.On all the other three past occasions, Lucknow won the game batting first.As KKR registered their first-ever win over LSG...

13Apr

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Gautam Gambhir defends KKR’s Mitchell Starc: ‘Four games don’t make him a bad bowler…four good games don’t make him brilliant either’

[ad_1] Of the few things that have gone wrong for the Kolkata Knight Riders in their near perfect IPL 2024 season so far, Mitchell Starc’s initiation as a KKR bowler seems to have been one of them. In the four games he’s played so far, Starc has conceded 154 runs and nabbed just the two wickets. This, after having been bought for a mind-numbing 24.75 Cr INR at the auction last December. KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir however, believes the sample size of four games isn’t enough to judge their pace spearhead. “It (his poor stats) doesn’t matter, T20 cricket is all about bowlers getting smashed. We’ve got three wins out of four.” Ahead of their match against Lucknow Super Giants here, Gambhir added, “In a team sport, it’s the wins that matter. We have got three wins out of four. Why should I not...

31Mar

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IPL 2024: Why Virat Kohli has taken the ‘aerial route’ | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] It's taken a long time coming, but there's a clear paradigm shift in Virat Kohli's batting approach in this edition of the IPL.In a stark contrast to his usual calculated approach focused on anchoring the innings, Kohli now appears willing to gamble more with his batting. This shift in strategy isn't without reason. There is talk that Kohli is not an automatic selection for this year's T20 World Cup.And that somewhere clearly seems to have hurt the pride of India's batting lynchpin.Kohli has seemingly shed his inhibitions and no more looks hesitant to play lofted shots whenever an opportunity presents itself. His first three innings have yielded Royal Challengers Bengaluru 181 runs and it has come at a strike rate of 141. On Friday, Kohli hammered Mitchell Starc for 33 runs in 17 ...

28Mar

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‘I wonder if IPL is even cricket’: Ravichandran Ashwin makes a big statement on the world’s top league | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Star India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed his views on the immense growth of the IPL, stating that the tournament has become so "huge" that cricket sometimes takes a backseat.Ashwin highlighted the challenges faced by players in managing their time between training sessions and advertisement shoots during the two-month-long competition.He reflected on the remarkable evolution of the IPL since its inception in 2008 and emphasised the demanding nature of the player's lifestyle on the road during the tournament."As a youngster coming into the IPL, I was only looking to learn from the big stars, I did not think about how the IPL would look 10 years down the line. I can say that, having been in the IPL for so many seasons, the IPL is huge," he said on the Club Pra...

24Mar

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IPL: ‘Biggest buy’ Mitchell Starc fails to shine despite Kolkata Knight Riders’ victory | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc's underwhelming performance raised eyebrows despite Kolkata Knight Riders clinching a tense 4-run win at the Eden Gardens in a nail-biting encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad.The highly anticipated return of the Australian speedster to the KKR lineup came with immense expectations, given his staggering price tag of Rs 24.75 crore. However, Starc failed to deliver, struggling against the SRH batters throughout his spell.Despite maintaining a pace above 140kmph, Starc leaked 53 runs in his four-over spell, alarming fans and pundits alike. His economy rate of 13.20, coupled with six wide deliveries, highlighted his struggles on the field.Tasked with leading the bowling attack while defending a formidable target of 209, Starc's performance was inconsistent....

22Mar

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‘Don’t want to think about injury, focus on…’: Shreyas Iyer ahead of KKR’s opening game against SRH | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Despite encountering challenges in the month leading up to the IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer is determined to push aside any negative thoughts and focus on the opportunities ahead.Recently omitted from the BCCI central contracts list due to his apparent hesitation to participate in the Ranji Trophy, Iyer showcased his batting prowess by scoring 95 runs in the final for Mumbai despite battling a recurring back injury.Also See: RCB Schedule IPL 2024Although the National Cricket Academy (NCA) has granted him clearance to participate in the IPL, they have advised caution regarding his forward lunges. Despite this, the KKR skipper remains confident in his physical condition and is determined to give his best on the field."I don't want to think about w...

22Mar

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Indian Premier League 2024 | Shreyas Iyer’s comeback in spotlight in Starc vs Cummins showdown

[ad_1] Shreyas Iyer's comeback from a long injury layoff will be in focus as IPL's two biggest signings, Australian pacers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, go head to head in Kolkata Knight Riders' opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Kolkata on March 23. The Indian batter, after missing the entire season last year due to a back injury, returns to lead KKR, who have made some tactical additions while keeping the nucleus of the side intact. Shreyas sparkled with the bat with a 95 in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy triumph recently but it remains to be seen whether he'll be available for all the matches, given his fitness concerns. KKR's most successful leader Gautam Gambhir is back in his second innings as a mentor. His partnership with head coach Chandrakant Pandit, a shrewd tactician in do...

19Mar

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Returning after almost a decade, Mitchell Starc puts on a spirited show in warmup match | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Making a return to the 'IPL circus' after nearly a decade, Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc showcased his skills with the new ball and endured some hits from Rinku Singh at the death during Kolkata Knight Riders' second warm-up match at Eden Gardens on Tuesday.Starc, who last featured in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014 and 2015, was acquired by KKR ahead of the 2018 edition but was sidelined due to injury that season.The Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise, shattered the all-time auction record in December last year, securing Starc for a hefty sum of Rs 24.75 crore to bolster their pace attack, which had been lacking bite in recent times."It's always a bit of a circus when it is the best T20 league in the world. It's definitely a new challenge. Yeah, ...

17Mar

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Shreyas Iyer makes low-key T20 return in practice match for Kolkata Knight Riders | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: After a hiatus of over three months, middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer made a somewhat nervy return to the T20 format while participating in an in-house practice match of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Kolkata on Sunday.Set to lead KKR in IPL 2024, Shreyas struggled to find his rhythm in the middle, scoring 22 runs off 19 balls before being stumped by Phil Salt off a local left-arm spinner.Shreyas, who last played a T20 match in December 2023 against Australia in Bengaluru, faced a challenging start, being beaten outside the off-stump by pacer Andre Russell on his first ball.Despite managing to hit Russell for a boundary on the next ball, the right-hander failed to settle into his groove during his time at the crease.ALSO READ: HOW TO WATCH IPL IN CANADAKnown for his...

16Mar

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Watch: Mitchell Starc excited about his return to IPL ‘circus’ | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Australia pacer Mitchell Starc talked about his return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) and said he's ready for a "bit of circus."Starc will wear the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) uniform when he rejoins the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2024, marking his eagerly awaited comeback to the league after almost nine years. Starc made headlines when he went to auction for an outrageous 24.70 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history after KKR's heated bidding battle with the Gujarat Titans.The experienced bowler, who played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the early IPL seasons, is excited to start this new chapter with KKR and has expressed his delight about the possibility of rejoining the team. When considering his IPL career, Starc mentioned ...

14Mar

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Mitchell Starc to be KKR’s X-factor in IPL: Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] KOLKATA: He is back. Gautam Gambhir, the man under whose leadership the Kolkata Knight Riders had won the IPL twice in 2012 and 2014, arrived in the city to guide the team in a new avatar. “I have always mentioned that KKR to me is not a franchise, but an emotion. I am thus happy to be back,” the KKR mentor said on Thursday evening.The former India opener, who returned to reunite with KKR after seven long years, was aware of the fans’ expectations.Gambhir joined the Knights in 2011 and was with the team till 2017. During the period, KKR qualified for the IPL playoffs five times and also made the final of the now-defunct Champions League T20 in 2014.“I know there will be expectations and I hope to live up to it and make the fans happy,” he stated amidst a roaring reception at the a...

11Mar

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Watch: Prithvi Shaw left stunned after getting clean bowled in Ranji Trophy final | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prithvi Shaw's weakness against incoming deliveries that sneak through his defences and crash into his stumps is well-known. The opener has been clean bowled innumerable times by deliveries coming back in.In the Day-night Test against Australia at Adelaide in December 2020, Shaw was clean bowled by Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins in the first and second innings respectively with deliveries that came back in. And in the ongoing Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Shaw was dismissed in a similar manner in the seventh over of Mumbai second innings.The bowler this time was Yash Thakur who bowled an in-seam delivery at 133.4kph pitched at good length.Shaw (11) looked to defend from the crease without accounting for the movement off the deck,...

4Mar

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Ashwin always trying to find ways to get you out: Joe Root | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Expressing deep admiration for Ravichandran Ashwin's formidable skills, aggressive mindset and unwavering commitment to taking wickets, England's senior batter Joe Root emphasized that the veteran Indian off-spinner poses a constant threat, displaying a distinct lack of belief in the traditional concept of wearing down the opposition.Ashwin, having recently achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing 500 wickets in the traditional format, joins the elite company of Anil Kumble as only the second Indian to accomplish this milestone.As he gears up to play his 100th Test match during the upcoming fifth match against England, commencing on March 7 in Dharamshala, Ashwin's prowess continues to command respect and attention on the cricketing stage."Ashwin is always trying to f...

22Feb

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Chennai Super Kings take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2024 opener on March 22 | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will kick off on March 22, with defending champions Chennai Super Kings taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), breaking the cash-rich league's long-standing tradition of the opening match between last edition's winners and runners-up.MS Dhoni-led CSK will play their first match in front of their home crowd at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The BCCI on Thursday unveiled the schedule of 21 matches for the first 17 days of the tournament, taking into consideration the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The complete IPL schedule will be disclosed at a later date, pending the finalisation of the general election dates.During the 17-day period, 21 matches will be played across 10 cities, with each team ...

20Feb

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IPL set for March 22 start, says league chairman Arun Dhumal | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 22, as confirmed by league chairman Arun Dhumal on Tuesday. Despite the upcoming general elections, the tournament will take place entirely in India.The schedule for the 17th edition of the IPL has not been announced yet due to the elections, which are expected to be held in April and May.Dhumal mentioned that initially, only the schedule for the first 15 days will be released, and the rest of the games will be decided after the announcement of the election dates."We are looking at a March 22 start for the tournament. We are working closely with the government agencies and we will first release the initial schedule. The entire tournament will be held in India," Dhumal told PTI."The Lok Sabha po...

9Feb

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‘Fantastic’ Jasprit Bumrah: Dale Steyn Praises India’s Premier Pacer | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah, with his unorthodox technique, ability to deliver toe-crushing yorkers, and unsettling pace, has transcended conventional challenges on the cricket field, attaining a legendary status, according to the renowned fast-bowler Dale Steyn.In the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam, Bumrah played a pivotal role in India's impressive victory, leveling the five-match series at 1-1.Steyn commended the premier pacer for his remarkable skill in consistently delivering wicket-taking yorkers, even on pitches in India known for being less supportive to fast bowlers. He emphasised that only a select few bowlers possess such a unique and impactful ability."I don't think there's any Test bowlers right now who are able to run in and bowl essentially wicket-taking...

6Feb

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3rd ODI: Australia take just 6.5 overs to destroy woeful West Indies | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] CANBERRA: Australia needed just 6.5 overs to thrash a woeful West Indies by eight wickets in an embarrassing end to their one-day international series in Canberra on Tuesday, with Jake Fraser-McGurk slamming 41 off 18 balls.The hosts won the first game in Melbourne by eight wickets and the second in Sydney by 83 runs to clinch the series, with the West Indies playing for pride.But after Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and sent them in on a humid day, they crumbled to 86 all out in the 25th over against an attack missing Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.In reply, Australia recorded their shortest successful run chase in the format with 259 balls remaining to cap a stunning capitulation by the Caribbean side."It was a good performance, the bowlers put it in ...

28Jan

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Watch: Adam Gilchrist hugs Brian Lara on West Indies’ historic win against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] 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 i...

10Jan

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Indian Premier League likely to be held in India despite elections | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is expected to be conducted in India, despite the upcoming general elections, according to a source from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The highly anticipated cricket tournament is set to commence on March 22, around the same time as the announcement of election dates. However, a reliable BCCI source has confirmed that the IPL will indeed be held in India."There are no plans to shift the tournament outside the country, considering the general elections will also take place during that time.If any state has valid reasons for not hosting matches at that time, the matches may be moved to another venue," a BCCI source told ANI.Teams have already finalized their squads after the IPL 2024 auction, which took place in Dubai l...