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‘To call senior players for ODI series is…’: Former India cricketer endorses ‘Gautam Gambhir era’ ahead of Sri Lanka series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the Indian cricket team prepares for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, former left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha has declared that a new era has commenced under the guidance of newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir. During an event hosted by Sony Sports Network, Ojha highlighted the importance of this change."The Gautam era has started, and it will be interesting to see what changes he will bring to Team India, as this is the new era of the team," Ojha was quoted as saying by ANI.Gambhir, who took over from Rahul Dravid after India's triumphant campaign in the T20 World Cup last month, is set to embark on his first tour as the head coach. His tenure has already brought about significant changes, such as the appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as the T20I captain, replacing Hard...
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I had the skills but Gautam bhai changed my mindset in KKR: Harshit Rana | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Harshit Rana, a 22-year-old fast bowler from South Extension, Delhi, expressed his unwavering determination upon receiving his first call-up to the Indian ODI team, which includes renowned players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. In an emotional statement, he said, "Delhi mein dil tooth sakta hai par humne kabhi hausla nahi haraa (Delhi can break your heart but I never lost hope)."Despite facing numerous setbacks and being overlooked during his journey from the junior levels, Rana's exceptional performance in the IPL, where he claimed 19 wickets and played a crucial role in Kolkata Knight Riders' victorious campaign, finally earned him recognition on the national stage."I believed in working hard but whenever I used to get hurt after being overlooked in age-group teams, I w...
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‘Fir toh aap international hi khelte’: Ishan Kishan on ‘controversy’ about skipping domestic cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan faced criticism for not participating in domestic cricket after former coach Rahul Dravid suggested he should do so to make a comeback to the Indian team. Following an extended break for personal reasons, Kishan returned to play in the Indian Premier League. However, he has not secured a spot in the national squad since his break from international cricket last December.Kishan has now provided reasons for his breaks, which eventually led to his removal from the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) central contracts list. "I took a break, and I think it was normal. There is a rule that if you want to make a comeback, you must perform in domestic cricket. It is as simple as that. Now, it was very different for me to play domest...
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From Cricket to Cornell to World Cup: Saurabh Netravalkar in his own words | Cricket News – Times of India

Left-arm seamer Saurabh Netravalkar was India's highest wicket-taker in the U-19 World Cup in 2010. Among his scalps was Joe Root. Three years later in his debut Ranji Trophy game for Mumbai against Karnataka, he took three wickets. It turned out to be his lone first-class match before he left for the USA in 2015 to work as a software engineer. He went on to become the captain of the USA cricket team in 2018.Now 32 and playing under skipper Monank Patel, Netravalkar's bowling (4-0-18-2), and nerveless calm in the Super Over, were key to the USA's improbable triumph against Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The cricketer spoke with Avijit Ghosh about his rollercoaster career. Edited excerpts from the 2018 interview:Tell us about your journey from a young Mumbai cricketer to being a ...
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Duleep Trophy to kick start India’s domestic cricket season 2024-25 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The BCCI on Thursday announced the commencement of the Indian domestic cricket season for 2024-25, which will kick off with the Duleep Trophy on September 5.For the 2024-25 season, the BCCI has carefully designed the fixtures, considering various factors to strengthen the foundation of domestic cricket, with a particular emphasis on prioritizing player well-being.The season will start with the prestigious Duleep Trophy, where four teams selected by the senior men's selection committee will compete. The tournament will commence in Anantapur on September 5.Following the Duleep Trophy, cricket enthusiasts can look forward to the Irani Cup and the Ranji Trophy, featuring the first five league matches.The season will then transition to white-ball cricket, with the Syed Mushtaq Ali...
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Ajinkya Rahane underlines importance of fitness, game plan as Mumbai begin off-season camp

Ajinkya Rahane thank the crowd after winning the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha on March 14, 2023. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Mumbai skipper Ajinkya Rahane on June 3 underlined the importance of working on fitness and exhorted the players of his state side to utilise the off-season training camp for getting better. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) launched the three-month long camp on the theme titled ‘Home of the Champions’ for the upcoming season. Rahane, who led Mumbai to their record-extending win in the Ranji Trophy last season, said work behind the scenes is critical for players to deliver on the field. "It will inspire many youngsters to do well for Mumbai and carry the legacy forward and do well for Mumbai in all age groups (teams),” Rahane told media. "Working on...
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