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CRICKET | Dottin, Ismail, Athapaththu, and Meghna could be in spotlight at WPL auction

West Indian Deandra Dottin, despite her falling out with Giants last season, has opted for the highest reserve price. | Photo Credit: Getty Images West Indian Deandra Dottin and Australia’s Kim Garth are the only two players to have opted for the highest reserve price of Rs. 50 lakh for the Women’s Premier League, to be held in Mumbai on December 9.As many as 165 players will go under the hammer ahead of the second edition of the league. Of them, 104 are Indians; of the 61 overseas players, 15 are from associate nations. There are 56 capped players and 109 uncapped.A total of 30 slots are available for the five franchises. Nine of those slots are for overseas players. Four cricketers have put themselves in the Rs. 40 lakh bracket: Australians Annabel Sutherland and Georgia Wareham, Eng...
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2nd T20: Issy Wong fires England A Women to series-levelling win against India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England A Women managed to level their three-match series against India with a four-wicket victory, thanks to Issy Wong's late heroics in the second T20 game in Mumbai on Friday.Pursuing a target of 150, England faced some hiccups towards the end, but Wong, representing Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League, played a decisive innings. She scored a quickfire 35 runs off 15 balls (including 5 boundaries and 1 six), turning the game in England's favour.Despite the match initially appearing to be heading for a tight finish, Wong's aggressive play on the turning track at the Wankhede Stadium, especially the final 23 runs off just seven balls, secured the win for England.With 17 runs needed off 12 balls, Wong struck two fours and a six off Kashvee Gautam (1/34), guiding Engl...
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‘Rohit does not have much ego’: Ashwin on if Mumbai Indians make Hardik captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin believes that if all-rounder Hardik Pandya assumes the role of Mumbai Indians skipper, Rohit Sharma will manage the situation with grace. According to Ashwin, the Team India captain Rohit Sharma lacks ego and would handle the transition smoothly.Pandya recently rejoined Mumbai Indians through an all-cash deal after a trade-off with Gujarat Titans, the IPL team he captained for two years.Pandya, who began his IPL journey with Mumbai Indians in 2015 and secured four titles, moved to Gujarat Titans in 2022. There, he led the team to victory in the same season and guided them to the runners-up position in IPL 2023.The decision to bring Pandya back to the Mumbai Indians raised eyebrows, particularly regarding the team's captaincy, which is curr...
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‘Check them in IPL’: Kevin Pietersen on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s inclusion in T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

DEHRADUN: Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen feels Indian captain Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli have "every chance" to be in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World 2024.The discussion around the future of Kohli and Rohit has gained prominence following India's loss in the ODI World Cup final to Australia, especially considering the depth of talent in the current Indian cricket setup.While Rohit and Kohli showcased impressive form in the recently concluded ODI World Cup in India, Pietersen emphasizes that their performance in the IPL 2024 will play a pivotal role in determining their selection for the T20 World Cup scheduled for June next year."They (Kohli and Rohit) have every chance, would have to see how they go in IPL, check them in the IPL. Because they have be...
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‘He might be hurt with Hardik’s trade’: Kris Srikkanth deciphers Jasprit Bumrah’s cryptic post | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As Jasprit Bumrah's 'silence is sometimes the best answer' Instagram story went viral on social media on Tuesday, 1983 World Cup winner Kris Srikkanth decoded the post, suggesting that the star Mumbai Indians pacer might not be happy with the Hardik Pandya's trade. With Hardik's returning to Mumbai after spending a couple of years at Gujarat Titans, Srikkanth said that Bumrah would have been hurt as the 29-year-old may have harboured captaincy aspirations.Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Srikkanth praised Bumrah and said that one cannot find another cricketer like him. "He's is the best bowler in the world currently, be it Tests or white-ball cricket, not to forget his World Cup performance. He was even the stand-in captain against England in the fifth Test last year...
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‘Ravindra Jadeja was banned…’: Former KKR Team Director slams Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians move | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After spending two seasons at Gujarat Titans, star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Monday moved to Mumbai Indians -- his first IPL team.However, Pandya's move to his old IPL franchise drew mixed reactions from all corners and former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team director Joy Bhattacharjya was not pleased with all-rounder's decision to join Mumbai ahead of IPL 2024. In a conversation on the Oaktree Sports YouTube channel, Bhattacharjya criticised Pandya's surprising move by drawing parallels to an incident involving Ravindra Jadeja back in 2010. Jadeja had faced consequences after refusing to renew his contract with the Rajasthan Royals as he wanted a transfer to Mumbai. The all-rounder was banned from the league for 1 year. “I do not think it is a great idea for the tou...
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WATCH: ‘Loyalty and commitment’ – Shubman Gill on Gujarat Titans’ captaincy challenge | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans on Monday appointed Shubman Gill as their captain for the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) following Hardik Pandya's decision to join Mumbai Indians, his first IPL team. Shubman was part of the Gujarat Titans' inaugural title wining team in 2021, under Pandya's captaincy. Shubman, who has played 91 IPL matches in his career so far, scoring 2790 runs at an average of 37.70, including 3 centuries and 18 fifties, said he is excited for the big challenge. In a video posted by Gujarat Titans on their social media, their new captain Shubman spoke about the big role in the side."I think it's gonna take, like, probably till the time we don't play the first match. It's not gonna, you know, quite sink in. It's a great feeling. I mean, I was about seven or e...
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IPL 2024 purse details: How Hardik Pandya’s sensational return to Mumbai Indians impacts the auction tables

After the list of players retained and released were confirmed by the Indian Premier League – including the headline-grabbing Hardik Pandya move to Mumbai Indians – here’s how teams have shaped up ahead of the auction in Dubai on December 19. Chennai Super Kings The big news from CSK’s point of view is the effective confirmation of the fact that MS Dhoni will return for another season, and as the captain. And of course, to no one’s surprise, they have retained a large number of their title-winning squad. With the retirement of Ambati Rayudu and the release of Ben Stokes, they have a hefty purse to fill up their six slots. Purse remaining: Rs 31.40 crore, Available slots: 6 (Overseas: 3) Retained Players: Ajay Mandal, Ajinkya Rahane, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Maheesh Theekshana, Mathe...
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‘Experiences with GT…’: Hardik Pandya pens heartfelt note for Gujarat Titans as he leaves for Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star allrounder Hardik Pandya on Sunday returned to his former franchise Mumbai Indians after an all-cash deal trade-off with Gujarat Titans. Pandya was picked by Gujarat Titans before the 2022 auction from the list of available players for the two new franchises -- GT and Lucknow Super Giants.Pandya, who spent two years with Gujarat Titans, guiding them to title win in 2022, their debut season, played 31 matches for the team and scored 833 runs at an average of 37.86 and a strike rate of over 133.He also scored six half-centuries and a best score of 87*. He also bagged 11 wickets for the team, with the best figures of 3/17.Pandya took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted a special message."I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the fans, team, and management at Gujarat Tit...
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Hardik Pandya on his Mumbai Indians homecoming: ‘It has not sunk in yet, finally back where my whole cricketing journey started’

After much anticipation and buzz around the cricket world, the Mumbai Indians finally confirmed the return of Hardik Pandya back to the franchise after a couple years at Gujarat Titans. For the GT skipper, who led the franchise to a maiden season win in 2022 and another final appearance this year, the return however is yet to sink in. In a recently posted video from the franchise on their social media, Pandya shares, “The feeling of coming back to Mumbai is very special for a lot of reasons. How my cricketing journey started in 2015 with MI, them noticing me in 2013.” Pandya was part of the five-time IPL winners for a total of seven seasons, of which Mumbai won four. “When I look back, the whole span of 10 years has been something very special. It has not sunk in yet that I’m finally ba...
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‘Let’s make it memorable!’: Shubman Gill’s first reaction after being named Gujarat Titans skipper | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star India batter Shubman Gill is quite elated on being named skipper of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans (GT) after former GT captain Hardik Pandya was traded to Mumbai Indians on Monday.Gill took to social media platform 'X', formerly Twitter, expressing his pride in assuming a new role and extending his gratitude to the franchise for placing their trust in him."I am proud to assume the Captaincy of Gujarat Titans and I cannot thank the franchise enough for their trust in me to lead such a fine team.Let's make it memorable! To all the fans... #AavaDe," Gill wrote on X.Gill has compiled an impressive record, accumulating 1373 runs in 33 innings at an average of 47.34, which includes three centuries and eight fifties.The last season was particularly signif...
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Hardik Pandya expressed his desire to return to Mumbai Indians, reveals GT team director Vikram Solanki | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans team director Vikram Solanki expressed respect for Hardik Pandya's decision to join Mumbai Indians for the upcoming IPL 2024, following the confirmed trade announced by the Indian Premier League (IPL).The double trade involving Hardik returning to MI and Cameron Green moving to Royal Challengers Bangalore was officially confirmed by the IPL on Monday, substantiating earlier speculations.Hardik's homecomingIn a statement released on Monday, Solanki conveyed his best wishes to Hardik for his future endeavors and disclosed that the all-rounder had expressed a desire to make a move away from the Gujarat Titans franchise."As the first captain of Gujarat Titans, Hardik Pandya has helped the franchise deliver two fantastic seasons that resulted in winning one TATA IPL...
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‘Excited to join Andy Flower in the team’: Cameron Green after being traded to RCB | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australian all-rounder Cameron Green conveyed his enthusiasm about joining the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.In a trade move on Monday, the Mumbai Indians (MI) exchanged Green, their all-rounder, to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in anticipation of the IPL 2024 player auction."Hey RCB fans, it is Cam Green here, I am excited to join Andy Flower(the team's head coach).I can't wait to see you guys at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, cheers," said Green in a video posted by RCB on social media platform 'X', formerly Twitter.Green, acquired by MI for a substantial Rs 17.5 crore in last December's auction, showcased his skills in 16 matches. The Australian cricketer made a noteworthy impact, amassing 452 runs, including an unbea...
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‘Feels good to be back’: Hardik Pandya recalls wonderful memories after returning to Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya is finally coming back to his home after he was traded to his former Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans on Monday.MI, a five-time champion, successfully traded all-rounder Pandya at his current player fee of Rs 15 crore as franchises gear up to finalise their wish lists and allocate budgets for the upcoming IPL auction scheduled for December 19 in Dubai.Recalling his good old memories at MI, Pandya - who was purchased by the Mumbai franchise for Rs 10 lakh in 2015 - took to social media platform 'X', formerly Twitter, posted a throwback video saying it feels good to be back."This brings back so many wonderful memories. Mumbai. Wankhede. Paltan. Feels good to be back." Pandya's video caption read.Pandya, who was released just...
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IPL: Hardik Pandya returns to Mumbai Indians, Shubman Gill named Gujarat Titans captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As speculated since Sunday, all-rounder Hardik Pandya has bid adieu to Gujarat Titans and the franchise has named opener Shubman Gill as captain.Gujarat Titans, who won the IPL title in their debut season in 2022 under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, announced on Monday that the India all-rounder is leaving the franchise after two successful seasons with them.In a press release, Gujarat Titans stated: "During his tenure with the team, Hardik showcased his prowess and has left an indelible mark on the franchise. Leading from the front alongside a seasoned coaching staff, players, management, he established and helped build the core values of the team."The press release quotes Vikram Solanki, Director of Cricket, as saying, "As the first captain of Gujarat Titans, Hardik Pandya...
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Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians deal done, Shubman Gill likely new Gujarat Titans captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With Mumbai Indians were still working out a deal with Gujarat Titans to buy back Hardik Pandya, Titans kept Pandya in the list of retained players on Sunday. However, TOI understands that MI and Titans were working on modalities to trade Pandya which was completed late on Sunday. TOI had reported on Nov 25 that Hardik was in talks with Mumbai Indians to come back to his alma mater.It has also been learnt that the Titans management have identified Shubman Gill as their captain if Pandya’s deal with MI formalizes.According to sources, the Titans management had a long meeting with Gill and have discussed their auction strategy. Mumbai Indians have also releasedCameron Green and will trade him to Royal Challengers Bangalore.It is learnt that MI are ready to shell out a huge amou...
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IPL 2024 Retention Full List: Who’s In, Who’s Out | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans retaining Hardik Pandya as skipper ahead of the auction turned out to be the biggest news as the players' retention deadline closed on Sunday.With rumours rife of Hardik's switch to his former franchise, his retention came as a major surprise.Alongside Hardik, there were quite a few players let go by all the 10 franchises ahead of the December 19 auction with Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders indicating a major revamp with wholesale releases. Here's the complete list of Retained and Released players of IPL teams:1. Mumbai IndiansRetained: Rohit Sharma (Capt), Dewald Brevis, SKY, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Cam Green, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Ma...
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IPL Retention: Gujarat Titans retain Hardik Pandya; Mumbai Indians release Jofra Archer | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Putting an end to the rumours, for now, about a Hardik Pandya switch to Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans on Sunday announced they have retained their star skipper ahead of the December 19 auction.As the retention deadline ended at 4 pm IST, speculation surrounding Hardik's future came to a halt with Titans keeping him for the 2024 edition of the cricketing carnival.Speculations were rife that Hardik will be traded in an all-cash deal with Mumbai, ending this two-year stint with the Ahmedabad-based franchise but Titans and Hardik have found a way to continue their journey together. However with the current trading window open till 12th December, there is still a possibility of a Hardik switch. The other big retention news came from the Mumbai camp as express pacer Jofra Archer, ...
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Mumbai Indians have struck gold: Ashwin on Pandya’s potential return to his old franchise

Hardik Pandya. File | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji If there is any truth to the chatter around Hardik Pandya shifting base to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans, then the five-time IPL champions have "struck gold", India off-spinner R Ashwin said. With the IPL trading window concluding on November 26, reports have indicated that Pandya could be returning to MI in an all-cash trade with GT, as the 30-year-old is expected to be worth more than Rs 15 crore. "If it's true, Mumbai Indians have struck gold. So, it's a complete cash deal from whatever I read. There's no player that Mumbai is giving," Ashwin said in a video he shared on his Instagram account. "Mumbai Indians have never given players on trade. I don't think it has happened ever. But, how does that XI look like if Hardik goes back...
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‘Mumbai Indians have struck gold’: Ravichandran Ashwin hails Hardik Pandya’s potential move – Times of India

NEW DELHI: World number one Test bowler Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his thoughts on the potential move of star all-rounder Hardik Pandya to Mumbai Indians in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In a video shared on his official Instagram account, Ashwin suggested that if the news is true, the five-time IPL winners have "struck gold.""Mumbai Indians have struck gold.So if it's true and it's a complete cash deal from whatever I read. There's no player that Mumbai is giving, Mumbai Indians have never given players on trade. I don't think it has happened ever. But how does that XI look like if Hardik goes back who's an MI grown player," Ashwin remarked in the video."There's three times when a captain has been traded. One, yours truly, no. 2 Ajinkya Rahane and now Hardi...