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16Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Ravichandran Ashwin: I try to keep negativity away from my thought process | Cricket News – Times of India

India's star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin tells TOI why he is not stressed about selection matters or the prospect of being left out of the upcoming ODI World Cup squad...CHENNAI: When India's white-ball spinners were finding it tough to deal with West Indiesbatters, consequently losing the T20 series 2-3, the No. 1 spinner in the country, Ravichandran Ashwin, was playing a TNCA league match for his club at the non-descript India Pistons ground on the southern fringes of Chennai.The offspinner, with 489 Test wickets and 151 ODI scalps, has been through a lot in the last few months. The 36-year-old was not considered for the World Test Championship final, came back strong in the West Indies Test series after that, and now he is not in India's scheme of things for the World Cup in Octo...
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‘I feel my game will get more aggressive as years go on’: England batter Zak Crawley | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England batter Zak Crawley believes that his approach to the game will progressively become more aggressive as he continues to develop, but he remains committed to playing quality shots and choosing the right moments for aggression.Following his outstanding performance as the leading run-scorer for England in the 2023 Ashes series, Crawley transitioned to the Hundred tournaments, representing London Spirit.In a crucial match against Trent Rockets at Lord's, he made a notable impact by scoring 30 runs off just 15 balls, significantly contributing to his team's victory.With the Test series success under his belt, Crawley now aims to replicate his exceptional form in white-ball cricket as well. His success in the longer format has bolstered his confidence, and he's eager to carr...
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I think there’s a lot of smoke and mirrors with Bazball: Nathan Lyon

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon fires a shit against England’s “Bazball” style of play by saying he he is 2-0 up against Bazball. Lyon was ruled out of the Ashes after the second Test due to a calf injury. “I know everyone keeps talking about BazBall, to be honest, I didn’t really see BazBall… throughout my two Tests again them,” Lyon told SEN’s The Run Home. “I’m 2-0 in my Tests against BazBall… I look at the Australian cricket team and the batters we’ve had, David Warner for example… I’ve seen him score hundreds in a session… and that’s off playing an attacking brand of cricket. “I think there’s a lot of smoke and mirrors with BazBall, if I’m being honest with you, and I feel like if you’re going to play an aggressive brand of cricket anyway, it’s about being able to go up and down in...
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2Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Ashes 2023 will serve as a good advertisement for Test cricket

One for both: While Stokes’ men denied Cummins’ side Ashes glory on English soil yet again, the Australians retained the urn as the series was drawn 2-2.  | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Ashes 2023, arguably one of the most memorable spectacles in cricket history, has come to a close with England defeating Australia by 49 runs in the final Test at The Oval. Right from the very first ball of the series that Zack Crawley crashed to the boundary line, a lot has happened on and off the field in an eventful clash between two titans of the world. ‘To each, their own’ is a phrase that has relevance to the way the Ashes was played. While the home side came out all guns blazing with its famed Bazball ploy, the visitors replied with their own style of dominance through a mixture of attrition and...
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2Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Will England’s ‘Bazball’ style work against India’s spinners? | Cricket News – Times of India

Stokes says 'only time will tell' but Harbhajan Singh feels there's 'no chance' of attacking batting approach succeeding on rank turnersCHENNAI: The final embers of a fascinating Ashes hadn't yet died down when England skipper Ben Stokes was made to face the inevitable query that is going to be the talk of the Test cricket universe for the next six months: "Will Bazball work in India?""When we beat New Zealand 3-0, the talk was we couldn't do it against South Africa, Pakistan or Australia.So who knows if we can do it against India? Only time will tell," Stokes quipped, still soaking in the fragrance of a fantastic comeback in the series.Under Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, England have won 14 out of 18 Tests now. It's a brilliant record and even the best bowling attacks around the w...
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26Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Australia eager to secure Ashes series win in England at The Oval | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia, having retained the Ashes, are now determined to achieve an elusive Test series victory in England as they head into the series finale at The Oval starting Thursday. With the urn secured at 2-1 up with one match to play, Australia are well aware of the significance of ending their 22-year wait for an Ashes series win on English soil.Following a dominant performance by England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, which ended in a rain-marred draw, the Australian squad is determined to avoid a repeat of their 2019 campaign, where England managed to level the series 2-2 with a win at The Oval.Australia batsman Travis Head expressed the team's mindset, stating, "The feeling around it was yes, we have got away with one, but ultimately we have come here to win the Ashes a...
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15Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Ashes: ‘There’s some nasty stuff been said but…’, says Australia’s Alex Carey on Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey recently looked back on his infamous stumping of Jonny Bairstow during the final day of the second Ashes Test match at Lord's. Carey acknowledged that there were some negative comments directed towards him in the past few days.Addressing the issue for the first time since Bairstow's dismissal, Carey revealed that he had been subjected to unpleasant remarks. Nevertheless, he emphasised the unity within the entire team, highlighting their collective support and solidarity."There's some nasty stuff been said but…it is the Ashes, there was nasty stuff said before that as well. I feel really well supported. I think the whole group does. From Australia I still think we've got lots of fans and from England, I don't think we've made any, but we prob...
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3Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Virat Kohli’s tormentor Todd Murphy to replace Nathan Lyon in Australia’s XI

Nathan Lyon has been ruled out from the rest of the Ashes series, the Cricket Australia has confirmed it on Monday. In Lyon’s absence, Todd Murphy is set to make his Ashes debut. Todd Murphy, had an impressive debut against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to replace Lyon. Murphy finished as Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker (behind Lyon) with 14 at an average of 25.21 against India and has removed Virat Kohli four times. “Todd is pretty well placed. “We like to have a spinner in our attack, it’s a different balance, and as you saw (on Sunday) at certain times, we had to do it differently without Nathan Lyon down the other end which we’ve been so used to,” England coach Andrew McDonald was quoted by cricket.com.au. “At times it looked a bit chaotic, so we do like to ha...
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3Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon ruled out of Ashes due to calf injury

Australia’s Nathan Lyon, right, walks on crutches in the field ahead of the fifth day of the second Ashes Test match between England and Australia, at Lord’s cricket ground in London on July 2, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Australian spin spearhead Nathan Lyon was on Monday ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series due to an injury in his right calf.The 36-year-old off-spinner, who was playing his 100th consecutive Test for Australia, had suffered a "significant calf tear" while fielding on day two of the second Test that Australia won by 43 runs to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. He left the ground immediately and did not bowl or field after the injury but hobbled onto the pitch to bat in Australia's second innings, adding 15 valuable runs. Fellow off-spinner Todd Murphy i...
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2Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Cummins told me not to bat with injured calf but I had to support my teammates: Lyon

Australia’s Nathan Lyon plays a shot during the fourth day of the second Ashes Test match between England and Australia, at Lord’s cricket ground in London on July 1, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon was told by his skipper Pat Cummins not to bat with a significant calf strain in the ongoing second Test against England but the veteran spinner ended up doing that to "support" his teammates.Lyon, playing in his 100th consecutive Test, is suspected to have torn his right calf while running to catch a ball on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.But on Saturday, he hobbled on to the batting crease and helped Australia add 15 runs to increase their lead to 370 runs.Lyon was the last man out for four runs, his cameo finishing Australia's second innings on 279....
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2Jul By source belowNo Comments
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England vs Australia, Ashes 2023, 2nd Test: I’d do anything for this team, says Nathan Lyon after one-legged cameo | Cricket News – Times of India

Nathan Lyon etched his name into the legendary tales of Lord's with a courageous display of batting, defying a barrage of menacing bouncers despite his limited mobility on Saturday.The Australian off-spinner's participation in the Ashes series seemed improbable after he suffered a severe calf injury while fielding on Thursday. However, he astounded almost everyone present at the ground when he limped out to bat at the number 11 position, aiming to bolster his team's lead over England.What unfolded was a truly peculiar innings that will be remembered for years to come at the historic venue. Batting alongside fast bowler Mitchell Starc, Lyon, who was playing in his 100th consecutive Test match, appeared vulnerable as he contended with the hostile bowling.Despite his one-legged stance, Lyo...
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1Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Watch: Injured Nathan Lyon walks out to bat in ‘heroic’ act | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In an exemplary display of courage and determination, injured Nathan Lyon hobbled down to the centre to bat for Australia in the second innings on Day 4 of the second Ashes Test against England. Amid a standing ovation from the fans at Lord's, Lyon walked in as the last man, helping Australia add vital 15 runs for the final wicket.Lyon, who suffered a 'significant' strain late Thursday and was on crutches ever since, wasn't expected to play any further part in the match. Stunning the crowd with his heroic effort, the 35-year-old won hearts all around. During his gutsy 27-minute stay in the middle, Lyon painfully ran a single for his partner Mitchell Starc and even hit a boundary off Stuart Broad. Lyon was the last man out for 4 runs as Australia folded for 279 in their second...
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30Jun By source belowNo Comments
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Steve Smith rues Nathan Lyon injury: ‘Hopefully I won’t have to bowl too much’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After notching his 32nd Test century for Australia earlier in the day, Steve Smith found himself in an unfamiliar role of bowling the final few deliveries to England captain Ben Stokes. It was an unusual sight as Smith, seemingly reluctant, skipped in to perform this task, displaying his aversion towards it."Hopefully I won't have to bowl too much," he told reporters, having stepped in just before the close of the second day of the second Ashes Test to relieve Australia's tired fast bowlers following an injury to their regular spinner Nathan Lyon.In his remarkable 100th consecutive Test appearance for the visiting team, Lyon experienced a setback during his run-up while trying to catch a ball. It was evident that he had strained his right calf. Consequently, Steve Smith took ...
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29Jun By source belowNo Comments
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Nathan Lyon: Australia’s Nathan Lyon suffers calf injury in Ashes blow | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon experienced a concerning injury during the second day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's in London. Lyon suffered a calf problem while fielding a shot from England's Ben Duckett, causing him to hold his calf muscle in apparent pain.The 35-year-old cricketer limped off the field slowly and sat down for a few minutes as a member of Australia's medical team assessed his injury. Lyon appeared emotional, wiping away tears, and eventually made his way towards the dressing room, aided by a staff member who provided support to prevent any balance issues.The extent of Lyon's injury and the impact it may have on his further participation in the Test match or the series remains uncertain."Nathan Lyon suffered an injury to his right calf while fielding ...
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27Jun By source belowNo Comments
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Australia didn’t even bring their ‘B Game’ in Ashes opener, says Labuschagne | Cricket News – Times of India

LONDON: Marnus Labuschagne said Australia, especially the pacers, did not even bring their "B Game" in the win against England in the Ashes opener, adding that there is plenty of room for the visitors to improve as the series goes on.Australia edged out England to win the opening Test in Birmingham by two wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.There were a number of impressive individual performances from the visitors but Labuschagne felt that the formidable Australian pace attack was not at its best."I don't think we played our B-game. I think there's a few guys that played exceptionally well, Usman (Khawaja) played really well, Nathan Lyon bowled exceptionally," Labuschagne told 'SEN Cricket'."All our fast bowlers - having seen them bowl for four or five years now – it wa...
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25Jun By source belowNo Comments
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Ashes: James Anderson promises ‘more aggression’ against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Experienced fast bowler James Anderson on Saturday expressed his determination that England would adopt a "more positive, more aggressive, more entertaining" approach as they seek to even the Ashes series at Lord's in the upcoming week.Australia secured victory in the initial Test at Edgbaston by a narrow margin of two wickets, taking advantage of England captain Ben Stokes' declaration of the team's first innings at 393 for eight.Certain critics argued that this strategic choice allowed Australia to maintain a foothold in the match, which they subsequently capitalized on with gratitude."I think we'll go more positive, more aggressive, more entertaining," said 40-year-old Anderson who endured a tough first Test in which he took just one wicket."We want to try and make sure pe...
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22Jun By source belowNo Comments
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Former skipper Tim Paine believes Australia holds advantage over England in Ashes series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Test skipper of the Australian cricket team, Tim Paine, has expressed his belief that Australia possesses an advantage over England in the upcoming Ashes series due to their ability to play at "different tempos," while England tends to adopt a more aggressive approach.Australia secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over England in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston, with Test captain Pat Cummins scoring an unbeaten 44 runs to guide the team to victory in a challenging situation.Speaking ahead of the second Test at Lord's on June 28, Paine, who recently stepped down as captain due to a 'sexting' scandal, stated, "They (Australia) can play at different tempos, they can play different scenarios and I think their game will stand up in different conditions. England, we know, ar...
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21Jun By source belowNo Comments
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Eng Vs Aus Test Fine: 1st Ashes Test: Australia, England fined for slow over-rates | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday imposed a 50 percent fine on both Australia and England for slow over rates during the gripping Ashes opener at Edgbaston. Additionally, both teams had two World Test Championship points deducted for their slow play.According to the ICC, captains Pat Cumminsand Ben Stokes admitted their guilt and accepted the proposed sanctions, eliminating the need for formal hearings.The statement from the ICC confirmed this information.The first Ashes Test between England and Australia delivered a thrilling spectacle, culminating in England's dramatic two-wicket defeat. It marked an exhilarating start to the latest chapter of cricket's greatest rivalry.1/15Cummins the hero as Australia edge England in Ashes thrillerShow Captions<p>...
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21Jun By source belowNo Comments
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Ashes Stat Attack: Australia pull off their highest successful chase in 75 years | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In what was an amazing advertisement for Test cricket, Australia managed to pull a 2 wicket victory out of the jaws of defeat in the first Ashes Test vs England. Led ably by their skipper Pat Cummins, who remained ice cold in the face of incredible pressure and Nathan Lyon, who gave Cummins great support, the Aussies had the last laugh after a stage where it looked like England would win comfortably. Incredibly, this marked the first time since 1992 that England failed to win a Test match after taking 8 wickets in the fourth innings. Aussie opener Usman Khawaja also became just the 13th batter in Test history to bat on all 5 days of a five-day Test match.Overall, there are some amazing stats that have emerged after what is being called 'one of the best Ashes Tests ever played...
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