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‘Want our fans to be…’: Shikhar Dhawan’s message to Punjab Kings crowd | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan, the captain of the Punjab Kings, sent out a message to the home crowd encouraging them to pack the stadium and cheer loudly for their upcoming home match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday.The PBKS are prepared to play their next game of the current Indian Premier League season at home after an exciting victory against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.It's the inaugural night game at the brand-new PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, where PBKS will take on SRH.Before heading back to their home stadium, Dhawan and Sanjay Bangar, head of cricket development, expressed their excitement."We, as players, always want our fans to be the loudest. And Punjab fans already have it in their blood to be vocal and expressive at all times. So, we ...

7Apr

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‘No booing’: Hardik Pandya receives respite from crowd hostility amidst ESA Day festivities | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya experienced a welcome change as he did not encounter any crowd hostility at the Wankhede Stadium during their IPL clash against Delhi Capitals on Sunday.The stands, predominantly occupied by around 18,000 children from various NGOs, resonated with cheers for the home team as the match coincided with the ESA (Education and Sports for All) day organized by the Reliance Foundation.SCORECARD: MI vs DCPandya had previously faced booing and criticism from fans during the first three matches, played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, and the Wankhede Stadium itself. The 29-year-old all-rounder became the subject of fan ire both inside the stadiums and on social media platforms after his ...

5Apr

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Punjab Kings surpass Mumbai Indians to create this big IPL record after scintillating win over Gujarat Titans | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a sensational three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.With this win, Punjab Kings have now chased down targets of 200 or more on the highest number of occasions in IPL history. They have accomplished this feat six times in the T20 tournament.Following closely behind, the five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have successfully chased targets of 200 or more on five occasions.Meanwhile, both Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have won three matches each after successfully chasing down targets of 200 or more.ALSO READ: Watch IPL in QatarRecapping the match, Shubman Gill delivered a stellar performance, notc...

4Apr

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‘This is IPL for you…’: GT skipper Shubman Gill after losing to PBKS in a high-scoring thriller | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter, Punjab Kings (PBKS) emerged victorious over Gujarat Titans (GT) by three wickets. The match saw an outstanding unbeaten half-century from all-rounder Shashank Singh, whose aggressive innings of 61 runs off just 29 deliveries proved crucial in Punjab's successful chase of the 200-run target. Supporting him was Ashutosh Sharma, who contributed with a rapid 31 runs off 17 balls, forming a valuable 43-run partnership with Shashank.Despite a shaky start for PBKS, losing skipper Shikhar Dhawan early in the innings, Shashank and Ashutosh's aggressive batting propelled the team towards victory, with Punjab ultimately reaching the target with just one ball to spare.Also Read: How to watch IPL 2024 live in USA, Canada and MENA...

30Mar

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GT vs SRH Playing 11, IPL 2024: Natarajan comes in for Unadkat, Umesh and Saha to get another match

[ad_1] Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing 11, IPL 2024: A high-flying Sunrisers Hyderabad led by World Cup winner Pat Cummins will take on last edition’s runners-up Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Both the teams have won one game each in the tournament so far. Titans under new captain Shubman Gill managed to snatch a victory from the jaw of defeat against Mumbai Indians but fell flat against Chennai Super Kings in their second match. On the other hand, the explosive Sunrisers batting unit failed to cross the line against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens but they registered the highest team total in T20 history after scoring 277 for 3 against Mumbai Indians. GT vs SRH: Head To Head Titans have an upper hand with two wins in three matches,...

25Mar

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Watch – ‘Unreal humiliation’: Hardik Pandya faces a massive backlash from fans | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya's debut as Mumbai Indians captain was met with widespread dismay from fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. This reaction strongly indicated disapproval towards the team management's choice to replace Rohit Sharma with Pandya as captain.From fans, commentators, to cricket experts, Pandya found himself at the center of criticism for the decisions he made during MI's opening match against Gujarat Titans.Social media was flooded with videos reflecting the sentiment of fans who were clearly unwilling to accept Pandya as the skipper of Mumbai Indians.Pandya was booed by the Ahmedabad crowd that even left former England player Kevin Pietersen in disbelief, stating that he has never seen an Indian player receive such treatment before."I have never seen any...

23Mar

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Watch: Jasprit Bumrah unleashes scorching mix of bouncers, yorkers in MI net session | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Ahead of the much-awaited clash against the Gujarat Titans (GT), Mumbai Indians' (MI) pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah showcased his prowess in the nets by delivering some fiery yorkers and bouncers.With the opening encounter of the campaign set to take place at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, anticipation is running high as last year's runners-up, the Gujarat Titans, prepare to face off against the five-time champions, the Mumbai Indians.The clash promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with fans eagerly awaiting the battle between these two powerhouse teams in the IPL.Taking to social media platform X, MI showcased before the world a barrage of bouncers and yorkers by Bumrah that had MI batters searching for answers in nets."Bumrah = perfection #OneFamily #Mum...

23Mar

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GT vs MI Playing 11, IPL 2024: Umesh Yadav to fill Shami-sized hole, Suryakumar Yadav to miss out and where will Hardik Pandya bat?

[ad_1] Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Playing 11, IPL 2024: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will take on one-time champion Gujarat Titans in their opening clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. As expected despite some of the star names in the world games on either side Hardik Pandya will take centre stage in the clash. FOLLOW GT VS MI, IPL 2024 LIVE Both teams going in with two new skippers into the tournament will be hoping to start the campaign on a winning note which is especially true for Pandya under the circumstances in which he took reigns. Shubman Gill might not have as much pressure as Hardik but he too has to deal with expectations of matching the same success delivered by his former captain Pandya who was at the franchise in the last couple of season...

22Mar

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‘Why fear? BOOM is here’: Jasprit Bumrah joins Mumbai Indians’ training camp ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has joined the Mumbai Indians (MI) training camp, adding firepower to the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions ahead of the upcoming season. Bumrah's return comes after he missed IPL 2023 due to a back stress injury, marking his much-awaited comeback to the tournament.Having made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians in the 2013 season, Bumrah has been a pivotal figure for the franchise, featuring in 120 matches and claiming 145 wickets with an impressive economy rate of 7.4. His return to the squad adds depth and experience to MI's bowling arsenal, bolstering their quest for another title.The official social media handle of Mumbai Indians shared the exciting news of Bumrah's arrival, welcoming the star pacer back to the fold. "Wh...

6Feb

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Former BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah becomes another office bearer to have a stadium named after him

[ad_1] On Tuesday, the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) announced that it would rename its home venue in Khanderi, Rajkot, as the Niranjan Shah Stadium on February 14. This, a day before India and England take the field at the venue for the third Test of the ongoing five-match series. Having played 12 first-class games for Saurashtra in the 1960s and the 70s, Shah is more renowned for having served as secretary of SCA for almost four decades. Having also held the post at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), he is not the only office bearer to have a cricket stadium named after him; Chennai’s MA Chidambaram, Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy, Mohali’s IS Bindra and Mumbai’s Wankhede stadiums get their names from former presidents of the cricket board. Niranjan’s son Jaydev is the c...

31Dec

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Pause, rewind, play: From Pat Cummins silencing Motera to Sheetal Devi, the archer without arms, looking back at 2023’s newsmakers

[ad_1] For some of India’s top stars, 2023 was the year when they had to pause, reflect and reboot. In some cases, to recover from injuries; in a few others, to rediscover lost form. All in the hope that when the big day comes, they’ll be ready and recharged for the challenge Silence is golden, the saying goes. It was certainly golden for Pat Cummins and his team when the Aussie captain induced Virat Kohli to play on to his stumps in the World Cup final at the stadium named after the incumbent Indian prime minister. The stadium, with a capacity of 1.3 lakh, was rendered voiceless and even Kohli took an age to come to terms with what had happened. The stands that were raucously cheering every run, even though progress was slow, was suddenly hushed into becoming a library. Make no mistake,...

24Dec

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India’s Olympic bid: Ahmedabad’s Sardar Patel complex to be venue for 2036 Games, says Amit Shah | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday expressed optimism about the prospect of hosting the 2036 Olympics at the upcoming Sardar Patel complex near the mighty Narendra Modi cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.Earlier, in October, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the country's intention to bid for hosting the Olympics in 2036 during an event in Mumbai.To prepare for the endeavor, the Gujarat government has collaborated with top firms to develop sports infrastructure capable of supporting such a grand event. Speaking at the inauguration of the Sansad Khel Pratiyogita, a sports event organised in his Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, Shah said Modi had asked all MPs to promote sports in their areas."This competition will last for one-and-half months. I will join you ...

20Dec

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IPL’s big break for ‘Ranchi ka Gayle’ Robin Minz, father says ‘Dhoni told me if no one picks him we will’

[ad_1] IT WAS just another Tuesday for 48-year-old retired Army man Francis Xavier Minz. Working as a security guard, employed by a firm, at Ranchi airport, he was helping passengers with their boarding passes when Gujarat Titans picked his 21-year-old son Robin for Rs 3.60 crore after an intense bidding war with Mumbai Indians. “A CISF jawan came to me, hugged me saying, ‘Arrey Francis sir, aap toh crorepati ban gaye’ (You have become a millionaire),” Francis tells The Indian Express. The Minz family has roots in Telgaon, a village in the tribal belt in Gumla district. Cricket is not the biggest sport in the region that has produced several world-class hockey players. The Lakra siblings Bimal, Birendra and Asunta are from Gumla. Francis, too, was into sports, and it was his love for ath...

8Dec

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ICC rates Ahmedabad pitch which hosted ODI World Cup final as ‘average’

[ad_1] The ICC rated the Narendra Modi Stadium pitch in Ahmedabad as ‘average’ | Photo Credit: AP The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which hosted the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on November 19 has been rated "average" by the International Cricket Council (ICC). ICC match referee and former Zimbabwe batter Andy Pycroft, however, rated the outfield as "very good".Australia had won the World Cup final after beating India by six wickets on a pitch which was slow and sluggish. Opting to bowl, India could score just 240 in 50 overs with Australia achieving the target in 43 overs, with opener Travis Head making a 120-ball 137. The pitches used in India's league matches against South Africa, England, Pakistan and Australia in Kolkata, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and ...

26Nov

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Ambati Rayudu criticises slow pitch in ODI World Cup final, blames conditions for India’s loss to Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Days after India's disappointing six-wicket loss against Australia in the ODI World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, former 'Men in Blue' batter Ambati Rayudu expressed his dissatisfaction with the conditions, attributing the defeat to the slow pitch in the final.In an interview with BeerBiceps YouTube channel, Rayudu questioned the decision to create a slow pitch for the crucial match.He suggested that a normal surface would have been more suitable, given India's strength over the Australian team."Even the wicket was very, very slow and lethargic for a final. I don't know whose idea it was. I think even a normal surface would have done because we were way stronger than the Australian side. We didn't have to do all that in the final. It was just supposed...

23Nov

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‘Australia were tactically outstanding in the final’: Ashwin’s big revelation after defeat in World Cup title clash | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India's star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a startling revelation on Thursday giving full credit to Australian team management on being tactically outstanding in the World Cup title clash against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Despite facing defeats in the initial two matches of the group stage, Australiamanaged to stage an impressive comeback, securing victory in eight consecutive games.This remarkable turnaround led them to the finals against India, where they clinched the record-extending sixth World Cup title with a six-wicket triumph.Australia, who normally opt to bat after winning the toss, shocked everyone with their decision to bowl first and Ashwin noted that their choice was purely based on their tactical acumen as the pitch's black soi...

21Nov

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Country stands with them today and always: PM Modi on team India’s cricket World Cup loss

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Indian captain Rohit Sharma and player Virat Kohli during a meeting with the team in the dressing room at the Narendra Modi Stadium during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final match between India and Australia, in Ahmedabad on Nov. 19, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI After the World Cup final, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Indian men's cricket team for their 10 consecutive wins in the tournament and asked them to motivate each other as he met them after their loss to Australia."India stands with them today and always," the Prime Minister said, sharing a brief video on social media on November 21 of his meeting with the squad soon after the final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium."You reached here after winning 10 matches. These thin...

19Nov

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‘Never expected this, not in a million years’: Travis Head after Australia’s World Cup title victory | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: After delivering a remarkable innings in the World Cup final against India in Ahmedabad, Australia's centurion opener, Travis Head, expressed his astonishment, stating that he "never expected this in a million years."Head's innings of 137 runs off 120 balls played a pivotal role in dashing a billion hopes, as Australia successfully chased down the target of 241 with six wickets to spare.His dominating performance against the Indian bowlers not only secured Australia's victory but also contributed significantly to their record-extending sixth title in the tournament that has been a cricketing tradition since its inception in 1975.The opener's unexpected and exceptional display of skill and determination showcased the unpredictable and thrilling nature of cricket, leaving...

19Nov

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Rohit Sharma surpasses Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes against a single opponent | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma added another feather to his cap by breaking yet another record previously held by West Indies legend Chris Gayle. This achievement took place during the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Rohit now holds the record for hitting the most sixes against a single opponent in the ODI format, surpassing Gayle's previous record of 85 sixes against England.Rohit has managed an impressive total of 86 sixes against Australia in the 50-over format.Notably, this is the second record set by Gayle that Rohit has surpassed in this World Cup. Just a few days ago, Rohit broke Gayle's record for the most sixes in ODIs.During the final match, Rohit showcased his aggressive batting style, scoring 47 runs off 31 balls,...

19Nov

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ODI World Cup final: Pitch invader with ‘stop bombing Palestine’ runs into Virat Kohli

[ad_1] There was an unplanned pause in the proceedings during the India-Australia ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium as a pitch invader breached into the playing area donning a ‘stop bombing Palestine’ shirt in relation to the ongoing conflict with Israel. It would happen during the Indian innings as Virat Kohli batted alongside KL Rahul in the middle as the invader, also wearing a Palestine flag mask, sprinted towards Virat Kohli leading to a stoppage in the play.Most Read 1 Fans request Amitabh Bachchan not to watch India vs Australia ICC World Cup 2023 final, actor says ‘I am thinking…’ 2 World Cup: Back in Shubman Gill’s sprawling village home near Indo-Pak border, his grandparents recall tales of little ‘Shub’ before big ...