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‘Anyone who thinks T20 is a better game than the 50-over game is off their rocker’, says Ian Chappell | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has expressed concerns about the future of the 50-over format, attributing his apprehensions to the approach of cricket administrators.Chappell's remarks follow the decision to transition the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy, traditionally an ODI series since its inception in 2004, to T20Is. The change will be implemented in the upcoming series between Australia and New Zealand, set to commence in Wellington on Wednesday.Both Cricket Australia (CA) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have indicated the adoption of a points system for future back-to-back ODI and T20I series between the Trans-Tasman rivals."They certainly have T20 cricket at the top of the pole, and there's more and more T20 cricket being played and less and less 50-over cricket. Anyone wh...
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Hasaranga takes 7-19 as Sri Lanka crush Zimbabwe to win ODI series | Cricket News – Times of India

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga made a stunning return to international cricket with a career-best 7-19 to guide his side to an eight-wicket win against Zimbabwe and clinch a 2-0 ODI series win Thursday in Colombo.In a game cut to 27 overs a side by two downpours, Sri Lanka's star bowler, in his first match after a six-month hamstring injury absence, skittled the tourists for just 96."It's been a long break," he told reporters afterwards. "It's hard work to come back to the side and (I am) very pleased with the effort."Sri Lanka knocked off the runs inside 17 overs with Kusal Mendis making the lion's share with an unbeaten 66 from 51 balls.Zimbabwe had got off to a good start reaching 43 for no loss but the introduction of Hasaranga proved disastrous for the visitors.H...
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‘The kind of quality player he is…’: Gambhir casts doubt on Samson’s place in Team India for future series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson has not been in the scheme of things of the Indian selectors despite boasting a good record in ODIs and it remains to be seen whether the wicket-keeper batter will be able to retain his place in the team for the future series.Samson notched up his maiden ODI hundred in the third ODI against South Africa to guide India to a series-clinching 78-run victory. He scored a measured 108 off 114 balls.Former India opener Gautam Gambhir expressed apprehensions about whether Samson, despite his match-winning performance, will be given consistent opportunities. He also mentioned that scoring a century creates pressure on the selectors to include you in the team."We all know how much talent he has. Not just us, everyone has talked about it given the kind of innings he has pl...
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3rd ODI: Sanju Samson slams maiden international century | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson ended his prolonged quest for a maiden international century by playing a pivotal role in leading the Indian innings with a remarkable 108-run knock against South Africa in the third and final ODI of the series in Paarl on Thursday.It took Samson more than eight years to bring up his maiden international hundred and the timing couldn't have been more opportune as it unfolded during the series decider.The landmark moment for him came when he pushed Maharaj to long-off for a single as the dressing room went on its feet to applaud a fine dig.Samson reached his century off 110 balls with six fours and two sixes and added another six before he skied a catch to mid-off.Samson discovered an ideal partner in the composed Tilak Varma, who notched up his maiden ODI fifty w...
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South Africa’s Andile Phehlukwayo ruled out of rest of ODI series against India | Cricket News – Times of India

South Africa suffered a setback as all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo has been ruled out for the remainder of the ODI series against India. The decision comes ahead of the second game scheduled to take place in Gqeberha on Tuesday.Phehlukwayo, who played a pivotal role by top-scoring with 33 in South Africa's modest total of 116 during the first match on Sunday, has been sidelined due to a side strain. Additionally, uncapped seamer Ottniel Baartman, who is also grappling with the same injury, is unavailable for the series. Beuran Hendricks, with eight ODI caps to his name, has been called in as Baartman's replacement.As of now, no replacement has been announced for Andile Phehlukwayo in the squad.Updated South Africa ODI squad: Aiden Markram (captain), Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Beuran H...
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Plan was to restrict South Africa under 400: Arshdeep Singh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh on Sunday disclosed that he and his pace-bowling counterpart Avesh Khan had initially strategized on how to limit the formidable South Africa to under 400.However, the reality turned out to be a dream performance by the young Indian duo, who executed a spectacular show by collectively claiming nine wickets.This outstanding effort resulted in the Proteas being dismissed for 116, marking their lowest ODI total at home."Axar (Patel), Avesh and I went for dinner last night and were discussing how brutal the Proteas can be when they wear pink jerseys, how they hit sixes," Arshdeep recalled the conversation while talking to reporters in the post-match interaction."We were just thinking about restricting them under 400, but when we saw purchase ...
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Why Arshdeep Singh thanked KL Rahul after winning man of the match award | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Arshdeep Singh experienced the pressure of entering his fourth career ODI without a single wicket to his name. Now, he has a moment to cherish for a lifetime after achieving a maiden five-wicket haul in India's dominant victory against South Africa Johannesburg on Sunday.Arshdeep claimed figures of 5/37 as the Proteas were dismissed for 116.He appeared somewhat fatigued, not realizing that Wanderers is situated at a higher altitude, and he ran out of breath after the initial four overs."I was under a bit of pressure because I never took any wicket in ODIs before. Was happy to get a fifth (five-wicket haul). The wicket had purchase early on and the plan was to get some LBWs and bowled," the left-arm seamer told the broadcasters during the innings break.Subsequently, during the...
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New Zealand to rest several veterans for ODI series against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Starting on Sunday, New Zealand will play a home one-day series against Bangladesh to test new talent while resting a few of its more seasoned players.The first of three ODIs between the teams will take place in Dunedin this coming weekend, after last week's drawn Test series in Bangladesh.Kane Williamson and Tim Southee, among other senior players, will get rest days.Seamer William O'Rourke, 22, and all-arounderJoshua Clarkson, 26, are both eligible to make their international debuts.Adithya Ashok, a 21-year-old leg-spinner who was born in India, was also called up to the team following his Twenty20 debut in August.New Zealand lost to hosts India in the semi-finals of the World Cup."With a few guys resting there are opportunities. We hope the new guys come in and show off th...
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Watch: KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah engage in a fun banter during training session | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, who will lead Team India in the three-match ODI series against South Africa, is leaving no stone unturned to get back into the groove ahead of the tough Proteas tour.Having donned the gloves in the ODI World Cup, Rahul is also expected to keep the wickets in the Test series as the national selection committee has not included Kona Bharat.Rahul posted a video on his Instagram account, showcasing his training session in Mumbai where he dedicatedly put in the effort and worked hard.He was also joined by pacer Jasprit Bumrah during the session and both the players underwent intense training. Rahul kept the atmosphere cheerful as he tickled his funny bone and predicted that Bumrah would say that the batter's job is easier than the bowlers."Today I am ...
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Watch: West Indies celebrate after ending a 16-year wait to beat England in an ODI series – Times of India

In a rain-affected third one-day international on Saturday, West Indies secured a four-wicket victory over England, clinching their first ODI series win against the English team in 16 years, and the team celebrated with the trophy in style.Keacy Carty's half-century and Matthew Forde's three-wicket haul played pivotal roles in this historic triumph. It was also the first home ODI series win for West Indies over England since 1998.The West Indies cricket board shared a small video clip of the celebrations on the microblogging website 'X'. After receving the trophy at the presentation ceremony, WI captain Shai Hope handed over the trophy to debutant Matthew Forde. The skipper could be heard saying, "Fordey, this is for you".In pursuit of a re-calculated target of 188 in 34 overs, West Ind...
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‘He will enjoy the South African wickets’: AB de Villiers on Sanju Samson’s inclusion in India’s ODI squad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Cricket legend AB de Villiers recently shared his thoughts on the inclusion of Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson in the upcoming South Africa tour, expressing optimism about Samson's performance on Proteas' wickets.De Villiers, speaking on his official YouTube channel, welcomed Samson's presence in India's ODI squad for the South Africa series.The legendary right-handed batsman noted that the Indian players can expect some bounce and movement during the upcoming matches, setting the stage for an exciting series."It's great to see him in the team. He will enjoy the South African wickets. He stands tall when he bats. There's a bit of bounce and movement and all the batters will be tested," ABD said on his official YouTube channel.Having made his ODI debut in 2021 against...
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‘Steve Smith’s form not a concern but…’: Mitchell Starc – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Steve Smith's recent performance on sub-continental tracks, with relatively modest returns in the first two ODIs against India, is not causing significant worry for the Australian team management, according to senior fast bowler Mitchell Starc.While Smith is typically a prolific scorer against India, he has posted scores of 0 and 41 in the first two ODIs, both of which were played on batting-friendly pitches.Smith's struggles began earlier in the Test series held in February-March, where he could only muster 145 runs across four Test matches.Starc, who is himself making a comeback after a groin injury, shared these thoughts ahead of the third and final ODI, which is scheduled for Wednesday."No. His (Smith) numbers speak for himself," Starc replied to a query on Smith's curren...
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2nd ODI: Shubman Gill creates record with 6th century, Shreyas Iyer smashes 3rd hundred – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer took Australian bowlers to the cleaners and blazed their way to hundreds during the second ODI of the three-match series in Indore on Sunday.Gill continued his dream run in ODI cricket with fifth hundred of the year and took 92 balls to reach his 6th hundred in the format.The opening batter Gill also owned the record of becoming the fastest Indian batter to score six ODI centuries (35 innings). He went past Shikhar Dhawan's (46) record of fastest to six ODI hundreds for India.KL Rahul (53), Virat Kohli (61), Gautam Gambhir (68) are the other batters to have scored fastest six ODI tons for India.Gill also joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Graeme Smith, Upul Tharanga and Kohli to score five or more ODI hundreds in a calendar year before turning...
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England’s first ODI against Ireland abandoned due to rain – Times of India

LEEDS: The first of the three one-day internationals between England and Ireland was called off due to rain on Wednesday without a ball being bowled at Headingley.Play was due to start at 1130 GMT in Leeds, but after multiple pitch inspections, umpires declared the pitch was too wet, with the match being called off just after 1545 GMT.The series is part of England's preparations as they look ahead to their title defence at next month's 50-overs World Cup in India.The second ODI will be held at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Saturday.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMetho...
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‘I choose to keep moving forward’: Sanju Samson reacts on missing out on India’s squad for the Australia ODIs

Sanju Samson has reacted after he was given cold shoulder from the selectors for the three-match ODI series against Australia. India will play three ODIs against Australia, starting from September 22 in Mohali. Most Read 1 Farida Jalal recalls the time when Amitabh Bachchan-Jaya Bachchan were dating: ‘They would pick me up at night, we would go for long drives’ 2 Jawan box office collection day 12: Shah Rukh Khan movie set to cross Rs 500 crore mark in India See More 28-year-old Sanju has shown his disappointed as the Kerala batter posted a photo on Instagram. He wrote, “It is what it is !! I choose to keep moving forward.” Sanju Samson was picked for the Asia Cup as a cover for KL Rahul. He was later relea...
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‘It’s beyond my understanding’: Harbhajan Singh on Yuzvendra Chahal’s omission from Australia ODIs | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has voiced his dissatisfaction regarding the exclusion of spinner Yuzvendra Chahal from the upcoming home ODI series against Australia. He expressed his confusion and disappointment, questioning why the 33-year-old talented spinner has not been given an opportunity.Previously, Chahal had also been left out of India's 15-member World Cup squad and has subsequently been plying his trade in County Cricket, representing Kent.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Harbhajan stated: "Yuzvendra Chahal should have been here. He has not been given an opportunity. It is beyond my understanding. Either he has fought with someone or he has said something to someone, I don't know. If we talk only about skill, his name should have been there in this team bec...
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Marco Jansen stars as South Africa beat Australia to clinch ODI series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Marco Jansen played a pivotal role as South Africa secured a come-from-behind series victory against Australia, in a thrilling fifth and final one-day international (ODI) at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, winning by a commanding margin of 122 runs.South Africa's convincing victory in this match sealed a 3-2 series win, showcasing their ability to bounce back after losing the opening two matches. This win served as a morale booster for South Africa as they prepared for the upcoming World Cup in India.Batting first after being sent in, South Africa initially struggled but managed to set a formidable target of 315-9. Marco Jansen made a significant contribution with the bat, scoring 47 runs off just 23 balls. Aiden Markram and David Miller also played crucial innings...
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Australia captain Pat Cummins eyes comeback during India ODI series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia's captain, Pat Cummins, who has been recuperating from a left wrist injury, expressed his intention to stage a comeback to international cricket during the upcoming three-match ODI series against India in late September. This return is strategically timed ahead of the World Cup.Cummins suffered a fractured wrist during the fifth Ashes Test at the Oval, which took place from July 27 to 31. Medical advice dictated a six-week period of rest for his recovery.As a result of his injury, the fast bowler will unfortunately be absent from Australia's five-match ODI series against South Africa, scheduled from September 7 to 17. However, Cummins aims to rejoin the team for the ODI clashes against India on September 22, 24, and 27. This return aligns with his preparation for th...
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Virat Kohli returns from West Indies in special charter flight | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's West Indies tour came to an end as the star Indian batter returned from the Caribbean island in a special charter flight on Thursday.The former India skipper Kohli, who was rested for the second and third ODIs against West Indies, took to Instagram to share photos of the private jet. He also thanked the private jet service for arranging his flight."Thank you @acs_aircharter and @capt.abupatel for arranging my flight and great service too," Kohli captioned the post.Kohli did not get a chance to bat in the first ODI he played as the team management experimented with the batting order.The decision to rest Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma in the last two ODIs has drawn a lot of flak with former players expressing their displeasure in keeping them on the benches in the...
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Stat Attack: India’s staggering 13th straight series win vs WI, Hardik’s first fifty as ODI captain | Cricket News – Times of India

After a shock loss in the second ODI, Team India bounced back with a bang in the third ODI vs the West Indies. A resounding 200 run win gave them a 2-1 series win and also a staggering 13th straight bilateral ODI series win against the Caribbean side. This is also a record for the most series wins by any team against one opposition.As the wait begins for the five-match T20I series between India and the West Indies to start on August 3, TimesofIndia.com here takes a look at some of the most interesting statistics from the three-match ODI series that saw Ishan Kishan walk away with the 'Man of the Series' award, further strengthening his claim for a berth in India's ODI World Cup squad:# India, with their 2-1 series triumph, have won their 13th successive bilateral ODI series vs the West ...