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20Oct

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‘He doesn’t have a gym body but…’: Mohammad Kaif after Sarfaraz Khan’s 150-run knock vs New Zealand – Times of India

Sarfaraz Khan (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has once again come forward to applaud young batting sensation Sarfaraz Khan, whose determined 150-run knock in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand has earned widespread praise. Kaif emphasized that Sarfaraz's fitness should not be a factor in team selection, saying the young cricketer’s skills far outweigh aesthetic expectations.Referring to a previous post about Sarfaraz’s challenging childhood on X (formerly Twitter), Kaif wrote, "I have always maintained Sarfaraz shouldn't be kept out because of fitness. He doesn't have a gym body but can bat for hours. Cricket is a game that accommodates all."Sarfaraz's gritty century on day four of the Bengaluru Test came as a crucial rescue act for India...

5Oct

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MS Dhoni to meet CSK owners ahead of IPL mega auction | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India and Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni is set to meet with team owners in mid-October where he is expected to finalize his decision on whether he will play the upcoming season of Indian Premier League (IPL).According to a report from Cricbuzz, legendary Dhoni, who recently returned to India after a trip to the US, will sit down with CSK's management in Mumbai to discuss his future role ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.While Dhoni remains tight-lipped about his plans, CSK have not yet confirmed his participation for the upcoming season, keeping fans and pundits in suspense.A final decision will be made after this meeting, which will be pivotal for the team’s strategy going into the auction. Dhoni’s legacy with CSK, where he has led the franchise to five IPL title...

4Oct

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‘Everyone knows IPL rule changed for MS Dhoni sahab’: Mohammad Kaif makes bold statement | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed strong support for a new rule change in Indian Premier League (IPL) that could potentially benefit MS Dhoni, allowing the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain to continue playing in the IPL beyond 2024. Under this rule, players who have not represented the Indian national team for five years will be treated as "uncapped" players, regardless of their past achievements. Dhoni, who last played for India in the 2019 World Cup, qualifies under this reclassification for the 2025 IPL season.Speaking on Star Sports, Kaif voiced his approval for this adjustment, emphasizing Dhoni's immense influence on the game. "You will get the chance to see MS Dhoni again. He is fit, batting at a strike rate of 200, keeping well, and that is why ...

1Oct

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IPL Retention: Kolkata Knight Riders advised by Mohammad Kaif to first retain… – Watch | – Times of India

The next most-awaited news ahead of Indian Premier League's (IPL) 'Big Auction' later this year is the list of players that the 10 franchises decide to retain, which is expected to be known soon. The Board of Control for Cricket in India and the IPL Governing Council have cleared the decks by announcing the Player Regulations for the period 2025-2027. Each franchise can retain a total of six players, which can include a maximum of five capped players (Indian and overseas) and two uncapped players, "either via retention or by using the Right to Match (RTM) option" during the players' auction. "I think it will be a tough decision," former India batsman Mohammad Kaif said on a Star Sports video, talking about how defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) may go about retaining players. ...

24Sep

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Exclusive: Rishabh Pant is biggest match-winner for India, and is yet to hit his prime, says Mohammad Kaif | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant marked his much-awaited return to the Test arena with a swashbuckling hundred against Bangladesh in the Chennai Test.After a stroke-filled 39 in the first innings, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman smashed 109 in the team's second essay and also featured in a 167-run partnership with Shubman Gill, setting the ground for India's eventual 280-run victory.Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that the flamboyant keeper-batsman is the biggest match-winner for India in Test matches and his best is yet to come.In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, Kaif, who played 13 Tests and 125 ODIs for India, said that even though Ishan Kishan hit a hundred in a recent Duleep Trophy game, his comeback in the Indian team looks tough as long as Pant is there.Kaif said...

18Sep

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Exclusive | ‘Bangladesh played very well in Pakistan, but India…’: Mohammad Kaif on why upsets are unlikely in the series – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India have dominated their Test rivalry against Bangladesh, winning the majority of the matches - 11 out of 13 with two ending in draws. Bangladesh have struggled to compete with India's strong batting line-ups and bowling attacks.India's batters like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Rahul Dravid have often proven too strong for Bangladesh attack.While India have overwhelmingly dominated the rivalry, Bangladesh's improvement in the last decade has added more competitiveness to their encounters. Players like Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Tamim Iqbal have been key contributors for Bangladesh, and their presence has made these contests more engaging.Bangladesh will be on a high after their Test series victory against Pakistan, but former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif...

9Sep

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‘Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif of Afghanistan cricket’: Ravichandran Ashwin excited about young Afghan batters | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan are set to face New Zealand in a landmark one-off Test match in Greater Noida, India, starting Monday. As anticipation builds, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his excitement about two young Afghan batters—Riaz Hassan and Bahir Shah—whom he believes could be crucial to Afghanistan's future in Test cricket.Ravichandran Ashwin praised the duo on social media platform X, comparing them to former Indian cricket stars Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif, who played pivotal roles in India’s cricketing success in the early 2000s.Ashwin views Riaz Hassan and Bahir Shah as key players who could help stabilize Afghanistan’s batting lineup, which has relied heavily on seasoned players like Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah.Scorecard: Afghanistan vs New Zealand"This one...