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‘Hardik Pandya is as skilled as Ben Stokes, but…’: Former New Zealand all-rounder | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya possesses abilities that are on par with England's top all-rounder and skipper Ben Stokes, according to former New Zealand player Scott Styris. However, Styris believes that the talented Indian cricketer must demonstrate greater consistency in his performances.The Indian selectors opted for Suryakumar Yadav to lead the T20I team against Sri Lanka instead of Pandya.Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained the decision, stating that he "wanted someone who was likely to be available more often." "This champion all-rounder (Pandya) has got as many skills as anyone. He's probably in a similar ability-zone as someone like Ben Stokes. He's got much more talent than that (his recent performances)," Styris told PTI Videos in an interview.Styris had no doubt about Pandya's t...
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‘My father passed away when I was in second grade and…’: Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has shed light on the profound impact his father's untimely demise had on his bond with his sister, Juhika Bumrah. The tragic event, which occurred when Bumrah was in second grade and his sister in fourth, brought them closer as a family unit, forging an unbreakable connection that has only strengthened over the years.'As I told you, my father passed away when I was in second grade and my sister in fourth grade. Then we became really close as a family because life suddenly changed. We had some financial issues as well. So my mother started working. We became very close as a family because we went through a lot of ups and downs. But since then, that bond has become stronger and stronger. And that has only grown over the years," Bumrah told Indi...
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‘Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are best players in the world, but…’: How Sanath Jayasuriya is planning for India T20I series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sanath Jayasuriya, the interim head coach of Sri Lanka, disclosed on Wednesday that Zubin Bharucha, the high performance director of Rajasthan Royals, has assisted his batters in getting ready for the forthcoming Twenty20 series against India. The coach anticipates that his team will capitalize on the retirements of prominent players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.Following India's World Cup victory last month, Rohit, Kohli, and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement from T20 International cricket. On July 27, the Twenty20 series versus Sri Lanka will begin in Pallekele.Despite the fact that a few Sri Lankan players compete in the Lanka Premier League, Jayasuriya disclosed that they have trained with Bharucha for six days."We just started the sessions just ...
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Watch: Gautam Gambhir holds first practice session as Team India head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The transition period has begun for Team India in the shortest format of the game.Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian T20I cricket team reached Pallekele via Colombo from Mumbai on Monday.The Indian cricketers headed for their first practice session of the Sri Lanka series on Tuesday under the watchful eyes of Gautam Gambhir who succeeded Rahul Dravid as the head coach.The official broadcaster of the series shared a few clips on their official X handle of the Indian cricketers reaching the stadium and entering the field for a practice session.The Indian cricket team will play 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs against Sri Lanka, starting on July 27 and ending on August 7.The national selectors handed over the vice-captaincy to Shubman Gill in both T20Is and ODIs. Hardik Pandya was relieved o...
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Players won’t be able to pick and choose series under Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Both the new head coach and the chairman of selectors appeared entirely in sync as they made it clear that the days of cherry-picking series by citing workload management could be over. Gautam Gambhir's plain-speak and Ajit Agarkar's lucidity are going to make for a heady combo.They clarified certain difficult decisions, but in other cases, they were vague enough to leave room for interpretations.Although neither Gambhir nor Agarkar are particularly large on the outside, anyone in the Indian cricket community will attest to the fact that these are two well-observed, intelligent people whose opinions don't easily shift.They appeared to be prepared to back up their words as they presented a united front at their first joint press appearance.Although Agarkar is officially starti...
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Watch: Indian cricket team leaves for Sri Lanka tour | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shortly after Gautam Gambhir's first press conference as Team India head coach, the Indian cricket team left for the Sri Lanka tour from Mumbai on Monday.The Indian cricket team will play 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs against Sri Lanka, starting on July 27 and ending on August 7.The national selectors announced Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain and handing over the vice-captaincy to Shubman Gill in both T20Is and ODIs. Hardik Pandya was relieved of vice-captaincy in both formats.The selectors have also convinced Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who recently announced their retirements from T20I cricket, to travel to Sri Lanka for the three ODIs.Ravindra Jadeja, who too announced his T20I retirement after the T20 World Cup, has not been named in the ODI squad. Gambhir, in his press conferenc...
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‘Betterment of Indian cricket is important, Gautam Gambhir is not important’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir addressed his first press conference as Team India alongwith chief selector Ajit Agarkar in Mumbai on Monday ahead of the Sri Lanka tour that starts on July 27.Known to be a team man to the core since his playing days, Gambhir laid importance on taking the team forward saying that he has inherited a very successful team.Putting aside all the limelight on him, Gambhir said, "Betterment of Indian cricket is important, Gautam Gambhir is not important".The 42-year-old Gambhir takes over from batting great Rahul Dravid, who finished his stint with the T20 World Cup title in Barbados last month.On the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the T20 World Cup title triumph, Gambhir said, "Now that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play only two formats, I ex...
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‘I am taking over a very, very successful team’: Gautam Gambhir in his first press conference as Team India head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of Team India, held his inaugural press conference alongside chief selector Ajit Agarkar, discussing his vision and recent strategic decisions for Indian cricket. Gambhir emphasized prioritizing the progression of Indian cricket over his personal agenda, while Agarkar clarified leadership choices and player selections, such as appointing Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain and resting Ravindra Jadeja for the Sri Lanka series.Gambhir underscored his commitment to Indian cricket, stressing the importance of the team's success over personal gains. He acknowledged the accomplishments of his predecessor, Rahul Dravid, and highlighted his intent to continue the team's legacy of achieving significant milestones."I am taking over a very, ve...
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Ravindra Jadeja ‘rested’ for Sri Lanka series, not dropped: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is not part of India's squads for the upcoming Sri Lanka series, beginning a new era under head coach Gautam Gambhir. This follows Jadeja, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma's retirement from T20 Internationals after India's successful T20 World Cup campaign in the Americas.Kohli and Sharma have been included in the ODI squad due to the limited number of matches before the ICC Champions Trophy next February.However, Jadeja's absence triggered speculations about his future in the squad for the Champions Trophy. Despite these rumors, a report by ESPNCricinfo clarified that Jadeja was rested, not dropped. As per the report, the selectors assured Jadeja that he remains India's primary spin-bowling all-rounder.The decision to rest Jadeja was influenced ...
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Ravindra Jadeja’s absence from Sri Lanka tour sparks speculation about the all-rounder’s ODI future | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Among the notable absentees from India's squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka is all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has been crucial to India's ODI setup for the last decade. Following his recent retirement from T20Is, the new management under head coach Gautam Gambhir is seeking future replacements for the spin all-rounder position with an eye on the upcoming Champions Trophy.A BCCI source told the Hindustan Times, "There are only six ODIs, including the three in Sri Lanka, before next year's Champions Trophy. The selectors want to utilise the handful of games by giving more opportunities to Axar Patel and Washington Sundar."Jadeja has an impressive ODI record, registering 2756 runs at an average of 32.42 with a strike rate of 85.06, alongside taking 220 wickets at an ave...
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India vs Sri Lanka: Why Suryakumar Yadav got Gautam Gambhir’s vote of confidence | Cricket News – Times of India

Hardik Pandya relieved of vice-captaincy; Rohit, Virat in for ODI series in Sri LankaNEW DELHI: The national selectors have opted for stability as they announced Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain and handing over the vice-captaincy to Shubman Gill in both T20Is and ODIs for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka later this month. Hardik Pandya was relieved of vice-captaincy in both formats.The selectors have also convinced Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who recently announced their retirements from T20I cricket, to travel to Sri Lanka for the three ODIs.The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, has been firm on its stand of having a stable leadership for the white-ball teams. It was reported on Jul 17 that Agarkar and new head coach Gautam Gambhir had conveyed their thoughts to Hardik who w...
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Key Inclusions and Exclusions! Find out changes in India’s T20I squad for Sri Lanka series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the captain of the Indian T20 team. The announcement was made on Thursday, confirming the 33-year-old's leadership role for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.Suryakumar will be at the helm of a 15-player squad that is set to play three T20 international matches against the Sri Lankan side. The series is scheduled to commence on July 27, with the first match taking place in Pallekele.Suryakumar, a dynamic middle-order batsman who has been a consistent performer for India in the T20 format, has reportedly been selected as the top pick by the newly appointed coach Gautam Gambhir.Hardik Pandya, who served as Rohit Sharma's deputy during the T20 World Cup, initially emerged as a leading candidate for the position. However, his recurrent struggle...
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‘He tapped my shoulder and said…’: Axar Patel reveals what Rohit told after Klaasen assault in T20 World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Axar Patel's knack of taking wickets and scoring crucial runs when chips were down for the team made him the most valuable player in India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign.Axar showcased his all-round abilities during the recent World Cup. He proved to be a valuable asset to the team with his bowling prowess, both in the Powerplay and death overs.Not only did Axar excel with the ball, but he also made significant contributions with the bat.Axar played a vital knock of 47 in the final against South Africa. However, his bowling performance was subpar, as Heinrich Klaasen took advantage of his deliveries, resulting in Axar conceding 49 runs in his allocated 4 overs.In an exclusive interview with Cricbuzz, Axar shared his experiences from the match where Klaasen launched a bru...
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Hardik Pandya to skip ODI series in Sri Lanka: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya will captain India in the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka starting July 27, but he will not participate in the subsequent ODI series in August due to personal reasons. According to a report, Pandya has already communicated his decision to regular skipper Rohit Sharma, who is also taking a break from the series.An official confirmed Pandya’s decision, stating, "The break from ODIs is for very personal reasons. Hardik doesn't have any fitness issue as is being floated in the media."With Pandya unavailable for the ODIs, the leadership role could fall to either KL Rahul or Shubman Gill. Rahul, having led India in the last ODI series in South Africa, and Gill, who recently captained India to a 4-1 series win over Zimbabwe, are both bei...
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4th T20I: India eye series victory against Zimbabwe | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: When they play Zimbabwe in the fourth Twenty20 International on Saturday in Harare, a number of young Indian players who are returning to their best will be keen to win the series and start a new chapter in the shortest format.The Shubman Gill-led team found its groove in the second and third games to establish a commanding 2-1 lead with convincing victories, following an unexpected loss in the opening encounter.A series victory against Zimbabwe will not be highly regarded in the current cricket hierarchy, but it will undoubtedly inspire some young players who are eager to lead the team after some of the game's greatest players depart.Nobody makes a stronger case for that scenario than Abhishek Sharma and Washington Sundar, according to PTI.Washington is vying for the spin-al...
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‘The gesture by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli…’: VVS Laxman hails Rahul Dravid’s T20 World Cup victory celebrations – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: It was on June 29 in Barbados that Rohit Sharma and his men conquered the world by defeating South Africa by 7 runs in the final.Emotions flowed freely amidst jubilation galore as the whole of India celebrated winning an ICC global trophy after 11 years and their second T20 World Cup title after 17 years.Former India batsman, VVS Laxman, praised the team's "resilience" in winning the T20 World Cup "from the jaws of defeat" and stated the players' and former coach Rahul Dravid's fervent celebration demonstrated the significance of the victory for them."The kind of finish we had after we were under pressure with South Africa batters needing 30 runs off 30 balls. And from there to show character, resilience and self-belief to pull off the match from the jaws of defeat, it shows ...
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What awaits Team India’s new head coach Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A packed cricket calendar across formats awaits former opener and left-hand batter Gautam Gambhir, who was named as the new head coach of the India men's team on Tuesday.Gambhir took over from Rahul Dravid and is tasked with building on India's recent T20 World Cup triumph.Here's a look at what awaits Gambhir and his team in the three formats.Tests:After the home series against Bangladesh (2 Tests) and New Zealand (3 Tests) respectively, India will embark on a tough tour Down Under, where they'll play five Tests, and the series could be pivotal in deciding their fortunes in the ICC World Test Championship cycle.The team will be hoping for another series win after two fruitful tours of Australia since 2018, but Pat Cummins' squad has shown to be a pain in their side lately. Th...
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‘Not the right point to…’: Ruturaj Gaikwad says tough to fill India legend’s shoes | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, an Indian batsman, acknowledges the challenges that come with filling the void left by Virat Kohli's retirement from the number three position in T20Is. He understands the difficulty of replacing such a legendary player.Instead of focusing on the specific batting position, Gaikwad is concentrating on making significant contributions to the team with his batting skills.He is prepared to adapt to any role that the team management assigns him.The departure of experienced players like Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja from the T20 format after the World Cup victory has created opportunities for emerging talents. Gaikwad, with his impressive abilities, has the potential to secure the number three spot in the batting order."This is a big topic and I think it...
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‘Jasprit Bumrah mein confidence nahi tha, uska awkward bowling action…’: Ramiz Raja lauds Indian star after T20 World Cup heroics | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: While speaking on the gradual downfall of Pakistan's pace attack, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has hailed Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as a 'legend in all three formats". "In my book, Jasprit Bumrah is a legend in all three formats. There is no one greater who has played all three formats. (Toh aap dekh rahe hai, ek ladka kaha se utha hai, usme confidence nahi tha, uska awkward bowling action hain) So you can see, where this boy came from, he lacked confidence, had an awkward bowling action.He was unfit, but he came back, and now he has made India win the World Cup," Ramiz Raja said on his YouTube channel. Bumrah's exceptional performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 has earned him a plethora of plaudits, with his remarkable achievement of taking 15 wickets from ei...
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‘It’s their personal decision’: Kuldeep Yadav on retirement of India’s stalwart trio from T20Is | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India spinner Kuldeep Yadav respects the decision of Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Virat Kohli to retire from T20I cricket, viewing it as a "personal" choice. He believes that their departure will create opportunities for young players to step up and make their mark in the shortest format of the game.The T20 World Cup final was an emotional rollercoaster for Indian cricket fans.On one hand, they celebrated the end of India's 11-year ICC title drought, while on the other, they mourned the retirement of three iconic players from the T20I format.In his retirement announcement, Kohli expressed his belief that it was time for him to pass the baton on to the younger generation, signaling a new era in Indian cricket.Sharing similar views about giving an opportunity to the young...
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‘They should have won more trophies’: Michael Vaughan on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja’s white-ball careers | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan took a sly dig at Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja for their limited success in winning white-ball trophies, following their announcement of retirement from T20 Internationals. The three players have only secured one ICC trophy, the 2024 T20 World Cup, in the last decade, which they won in their final T20I appearances.The trio has been integral to Indian cricket for many years. Vaughan pointed out their underwhelming record in recent ICC tournaments despite their significance in the team."They'll all agree that it is a perfect way to go, but they should have won more white-ball trophies amongst them," Vaughan said on the Club Prairie Fire podcast. "To think that he (Rohit) has taken another seventeen ...
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‘Heart of the nation’: Jasprit Bumrah mobbed by fans, welcomed with petals. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah's return home was nothing short of extraordinary as a grand celebration was arranged to honour his homecoming after Team India's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign. Bumrah played a pivotal role in Rohit Sharma's side throughout the campaign, earning himself the Man of the Tournament accolade for his exceptional performances, including the crucial spell that helped India clinch the seven-run victory over South Africa in the final.A viral video captured the moment Bumrah was welcomed at his residence. Showered with petals and surrounded by enthusiastic fans, the pacer basked in the adoration of the crowd. His remarkable achievement of taking 15 wickets from eight matches with an economy of 4.17 throughout the T20 World Cup 2024 had clearly won the hearts of the na...
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India has readymade replacements for the greats: Andy Flower | Cricket News – Times of India

Former Zimbabwe captain talks to TOI on why India will move on quickly from the retirements of Kohli, Rohit and Jadeja in the shortest format...NEW DELHI: After their T20 World Cup triumph, India are back in action with a T20I series against a feisty Zimbabwe side. Nearly all the main team players have been rested from the India squad for this trip, while three heavyweights in Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja have retired from the format. Andy Flower, former Zimbabwe captain and current RCB head coach, spoke to TOI about what to expect from the five-game series. Excerpts from an exclusive chat...How do you see the next generation taking Indian cricket forward?This India-Zimbabwe series is going to be really interesting. It's a very strong side the Indian selectors have put ...
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‘Yuvi paji got very emotional’: Abhishek Sharma shares Yuvraj Singh’s reaction after India’s T20 World Cup win. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's historic triumph in the T20 World Cup has ignited a wave of inspiration and motivation among the country's Gen-Next stars, including Abhishek Sharma, who was watching the game with his mentor and former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh. Abhishek stated that the former all-rounder had got emotional after watching India's T20 World Cup win.Witnessing the emotions of a multiple World Cup winner like Yuvraj during India's thrilling win over South Africa left a profound impact on Abhishek."I was watching the match (T20 WC final) with the one and only Yuvi paji (Yuvraj Singh). He got very emotional when India won the final. Watching that, I felt very good and got very inspired. It's a dream for all of us to win an ICC trophy, and he has won it for India many times. I will neve...
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T20 World Cup: Sea of love for the champions as a billion dreams come home | Cricket News – Times of India

Fans wait over 4 hours for homecoming World Cup heroesThe sea looked bluer on the reclaimed-land side on Thursday evening. After their delayed departure from Barbados due to a hurricane, Rohit Sharma's T20 World Cup winning Team India returned home to a different kind of storm with cricket-crazy Mumbaikars filling the stretch from Nariman Point to Wankhede stadium and making the open top bus carrying India's cricket heroes happily, gently and proudly cut through the surging sea of admirers, each eager for a glimpse of the champions.Hours before the team even landed in Mumbai from Delhi well past 5pm, after having met PM Modi in the morning on touching down in the national capital, tens of thousands of cricket fans had flooded the route from the NCPA gates ignoring the showers, winding t...
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India T20 World Cup 2024 Victory Parade Live Streaming: When and where to watch?

India T20 World Cup 2024 Victory Parade Live Streaming: The triumphant Indian cricket team finally returns home on Thursday after they were stranded in Barbados due to the hurricane Beryl after defeating South Africa in the final on Saturday. The team will land in New Delhi in the wee hours of Thursday and will attend a breakfast hosted by prime minister Narendra Modi. After that, they will take a ride on an open-top bus in a parade from the National Centre for Performing Arts in Nariman Point to the iconic Wankhede Stadium in the evening. Both captain Rohit Sharma and BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted from their respective handles and urged fans to be present for the historic event. The last time a parade of this magnitude took place was when MS Dhoni led India to their first T20 World C...
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