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25Jul

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IND vs SL: Mohammed Siraj Injured? India Pacer Receives Medical Attention During Practice

In a concerning update for fans, team India's frontline fast bowler Mohammed Siraj is reportedly facing an injury scare and may not participate in IND vs SL 1st T20I. According to RevSportz, the star pacer was seen receiving medical attention after being hit on his right leg with a ball during a practice session. Siraj is expected to lead India's young pace bowling attack in IND vs SL T20Is and ODIs in absence of Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah. However, if he is injured, it could alter the team's plans. Also on ABP Live | Paris Olympics 2024: India's Women's Archery Team Secure Place In Quarterfinals The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet provided an official update on whether Siraj is actually injured or if it is just a minor ni...

11Jul

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Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal felicitated by Haryana CM for T20 World Cup victory | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini honored leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who competed for India in the T20 World Cup, on Thursday.The Chief Minister thanked the Indian spinner on their victory and gave Chahal a scarf and an idol.Despite being a member of the 15-man squad, Chahal did not play in any of India's games during their winning run.India implemented a change in their playing XI following their convincing victory in the Super 8 match on a challenging New York surface thanks to pacers.In the West Indies, Kuldeep Yadav was picked over Chahal in the playing XI because of pitches that proved to be duel-faced, as per ANI.Following Mohammed Siraj's removal, the 'Chinaman' spinner emerged with performances that won contests, taking ten wickets at an economy rate of 6.95...

5Jul

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‘New ball in our era…’: Ravi Shastri reveals the ‘ultimate compliment’ for Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has always heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah for India pace spearhead's tremendous bowling skills. Earlier this year, Shastri had lauded Bumrah's unwavering commitment to Test cricket, emphasizing the pacer's desire to break away from the stereotype of being labelled as a "white-ball specialist."Shastri's admiration for Bumrah's journey from being labelled a white-ball specialist to becoming the top-ranked Test bowler underscores the importance of embracing challenges in cricket's pinnacle format.And now Shastri revealed a compliment for Bumrah that came from none other than former West Indies great fast bowler Andy Roberts.Speaking on Star Sports, Shastri disclosed that following Jasprit Bumrah's devastating performance in a two-Test series...

3Jul

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India T20 World Cup 2024 Victory Parade Live Streaming: When and where to watch?

India T20 World Cup 2024 Victory Parade Live Streaming: The triumphant Indian cricket team finally returns home on Thursday after they were stranded in Barbados due to the hurricane Beryl after defeating South Africa in the final on Saturday. The team will land in New Delhi in the wee hours of Thursday and will attend a breakfast hosted by prime minister Narendra Modi. After that, they will take a ride on an open-top bus in a parade from the National Centre for Performing Arts in Nariman Point to the iconic Wankhede Stadium in the evening. Both captain Rohit Sharma and BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted from their respective handles and urged fans to be present for the historic event. The last time a parade of this magnitude took place was when MS Dhoni led India to their first T20 World C...

3Jul

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‘Bhai same mere pass bhi’: Rishabh Pant’s viral medal pics get hilarious responses from teammates | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's pictures with T20 World Cup medal were a buzz on social media on Wednesday.With the champions' medal hanging around his neck, Rishabh posted selfies, which became an instant hit. To go with selfies, Rishabh's text post with them 'This medal hits you differently' was also liked by the fans.With the photos going viral on social media, teammates Axar Patel and Mohammed Siraj teased Rishabh with hilarious responses. Both Axar and Sira were the part of the T20 World Cup winning team alongside Rishabh and both were quick to mention that in the post. "Bhai same mere pass bhi hai," commented Axar on Rishabh's post. Siraj then joined the fun with 'bhai mere pass bhi h same' comment on the post.India's World Cup winners finally headed hom...

22Jun

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‘India must remain true to the best playing XI’: Sanjay Manjrekar emphasizes the importance of finding the right balance | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer and cricket commentator Sanjay Manjrekar emphasizes that India should focus on finding the right balance in their playing XI based on the conditions to secure victories. During the group stage in the United States, India opted for three frontline pacers and two spinners, but altered their combination in the Super 8 stage against Afghanistan by dropping Mohammed Siraj for Kuldeep Yadav to add an extra spinner.Manjrekar evaluated India's options, highlighting the presence of a diverse range of players. According to him, it's crucial for the team to choose the best combination suited to the conditions to increase their chances of winning."I think it's always nice to have many options, and that's just, I think is for the foremost for any team management when ther...

20Jun

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Indian players wear black armbands during the T20 World Cup game against Afghanistan. Here’s why | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketers, in a poignant tribute, wore black armbands during their T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Afghanistan at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown in Barbados.This gesture was in honour of former Indian fast bowler David Johnson, who tragically passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday at the age of 52.T20 WORLD CUP: SCHEDULE | POINTS TABLEDavid Johnson, known for his brief but memorable stint with the Indian team, played two Test matches in 1996, securing three wickets.His untimely death has sent shockwaves through the cricketing community.According to a Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) official, Johnson died after falling from the balcony of his fourth-floor apartment. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he was declared dead.Johnson is survived by his wife...

20Jun

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‘It’s better than New York’: Rohit Sharma praises Barbados’ 22-yard strip | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday gave thumbs up to the Kensington Oval pitch in Barbados after enduring some tough times in the Group stage of the T20 World Cup at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium track in New York.Rohit won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan in their opening Super 8 stage game. This is also the first time India chose to bat first in the tournament.While assessing the pitch, Rohit said it might get slower as the match progresses.“We are going to bat first. Looks alright at this moment, looks a good track. No grass on the pitch, I guess it will get slower. It's better than New York. We have to adapt to the conditions quickly," Rohit said after the toss.India have also changed their Playing XI, bringing in left-arm chinaman Kulde...

13Jun

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Former Indian head coach Anil Kumble to drop Mohammed Siraj if India field two regular pacers in T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble has voiced for the selection of Arshdeep Singh over Mohammed Siraj for the upcoming T20 World Cup matches if India are to field only two regular pacers.Kumble's recommendation is based on Arshdeep Singh's impressive performances in the ongoing T20 World Cup, particularly his career-best figures of 4/9 against the USA and his ability to bowl with precision in the death overs, as demonstrated in the match against Pakistan. ALSO SEE: T20 WORLD CUP 2024 Schedule | Points Table"I think the way he bowled that last over against Pakistan, and also the way he can bowl in different areas in the T20 game, I think certainly puts him ahead of Mohamed Siraj. If at all India takes that option of going with just the two seamers and Hardik Pandya," the former...

13Jun

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Watch: Mohammed Siraj receives ‘Fielder of the Match’ medal from Yuvraj Singh after India’s T20 World Cup win vs USA | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj was recognized for his exceptional fielding performance in India's resounding 7-wicket victory over the USA in their ICC T20 World Cup Group A encounter on Wednesday. Following the match, held at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Siraj received the 'Fielder of the Match' award from none other than Indian cricketing legend Yuvraj Singh, himself renowned for his exceptional fielding capabilities.ALSO SEE: T20 WORLD CUP 2024 Schedule | Points TableSiraj's impact on the game was undeniable. He showcased his athleticism and agility by taking two brilliant catches to dismiss Aaron Jones and Nitish Kumar. Additionally, his presence of mind and quick reflexes led to the run-out of Jasdeep Singh on the final ball of the USA's innings. One par...

11Jun

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‘How important my seven runs were’: Mohammed Siraj elated as batting practice paid off against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj expressed his joy after his crucial seven-run contribution with the bat played a pivotal role in India's six-run victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. Coming in at No. 11, Siraj managed to fend off Pakistani pacers' yorkers and accumulated three doubles (two of which were helped by overthrows) and a single off seven balls.This effort marked only the third time Siraj got to bat in a T20I, and it resulted in his highest score in the format - a crucial factor in the low-scoring game.T20 World Cup Schedule | Points Table"I have practiced a lot for it in the nets, even in the IPL, I practiced a lot because whatever runs the tailenders score are very crucial at the end of the day," Siraj said in a video released by BCCI. "At the end, it became clear...

6Jun

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T20 World Cup: India’s pacers make short work of Ireland to start campaign in emphatic fashion

In the end arrived the reminder that this was a T20 match after all; when Rishabh Pant reverse-scooped Barry McCarthy for a six over first slip’s head to wrap an emphatic eight-wicket win for India. Until the burst of impishness the half-packed stadium had waited for the whole day, the game had rolled along like the first morning of a Test match rather than a T20 game, its beats slow and wary.The chase of a meagre 97 was not without the stray shiver of fear, though. Even in sunshine, the ball moved handsomely at the hands of Ireland’s medium pacers. Only that they didn’t have the pace, patience and discipline to make it difficult. Or for that matter, the runs on the board. The match vindicated Rohit Sharma’s warning that wickets in New York would be a far cry from those in the IPL, wher...