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20Jan

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From Rohit Sharma to Sachin Tendulkar: Sports stars invited for Ram temple inauguration | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar, two-time World Cup winning captain MS Shoni, current India captain Rohit Sharma and chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand are among a wide array of sporting personalities who have been invited for the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya next week. Former India captains Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly and Anil Kumble also feature on the list of cricketers who have been invited for the event. The 500+ state guest list for the ceremony features a mix of politicians, actors, sports stars and industrialists. Weightlifter Karnam Malleswari, footballer Kalyan Chaube, long-distance runner Kavita Raut Tungar and paralympic javelin thrower Devendra Jhanjadia have also received invitations as have women cricket captain Mitali Raj, shuttlers Saina Nehwal...

19Jan

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‘He tried to go hard…’: Rohit Sharma praises Virat Kohli’s intent in T20I comeback against Afghanistan | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India's T20I series against Afghanistan marked the return of both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to the format after more than a year, indicating their aspirations to be part of the squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. While Rohit Sharma redeemed himself with a century in the third T20I, Virat Kohli showcased commendable intent despite scoring fewer runs, leaving an impression on the skipper.In a post-match chat with Jio Cinema, Rohit emphasized the importance of clarity in player roles and expressed satisfaction with Kohli's aggressive intent, even though he faced an early dismissal. Rohit also acknowledged Sanju Samson's intent."We only need to give the players clarity about their position and the manner of cricket we want them to play with. The boys know what to expect wh...

19Jan

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Rohit Sharma’s exceptional captaincy skills in thrilling T20I victory | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India's captain, Rohit Sharma, displayed exceptional leadership and resilience in the third T20I against Afghanistan, guiding his team to a thrilling victory and equalling the T20I win record set by the legendary MS Dhoni. Having faced setbacks in the first two matches of his comeback T20I series, Rohit's triumphant comeback, 121 not out off 69 balls, in Bengaluru showcased both individual brilliance and strategic acumen.Teaming up with finisher Rinku Singh (69* off 39), Rohit rescued India from a precarious batting situation, leading the hosts to a victory in the double Super Over thriller. His outstanding century, a record-breaking fifth T20I century for India, and an unbeaten 190-run partnership with Rinku Singh helped India recover from 22/4 to post a formidable tot...

19Jan

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Dhruv Jurel: Son of Kargil War Veteran Ready for England Series | – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Dhruv Chand Jurel became a household name in Agra’s Defence Colony when he captained the India Under-19 team to win the Asia Cup title in September 2019. He was famous as 'Captain Dhruv' in his locality. If you ask for Dhruv there, in the Defence Colony, people will help you reach his doorstep.Recently, the buzz has returned to his residence. Now, if you ask locals about him, they will say Dhruv, jo Virat aur Rohit ke saath khelne wala hai (Dhruv, the one who is set to play alongside Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma) A Kargil war veteran's son, Jurel, who represents Rajasthan Royals in IPL, was given a call-up to the Test team for the upcoming series against England, starting in Hyderabad on January 25.The 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman was almost asleep when his phone st...

19Jan

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Race for Indian Wicketkeeper’s Slot Heats Up for T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Ishan, Jitesh, Sanju, Rahul or Pant? Who will be behind the stumps in the T20 World Cup?BENGALURU: Since MS Dhoni’s retirement in 2019, the Indian wicketkeeper’s slot has been a game of musical chairs. Since Jan last year, India have primarily tried three men behind the stumps – Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan in T20Is. With the T20 World Cup scheduled in June, the race for the wicketkeeper’s slot is gathering momentum.In the last 12 months, Ishan Kishan has figured in the most T20Is — 11 matches — while both Samson (9) and Jitesh (9) have been given opportunities to showcase their skills with the bat and behind the stumps. However, since Nov, the team management has shown more faith in Jitesh, who has also been India’s first choice in the last two series against Sout...

18Jan

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When Virat Kohli told Team India’s fielding coach he didn’t want to stand in slips and instead… | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: For those who have tracked Virat Kohli's journey since his early days, it's evident that he has invested considerable effort behind the scenes to transform himself into the fittest cricketer on the global stage. His dedication to the sport and sacrifices, discipline, and commitment to fitness have not only reshaped his own career but also positioned him as an inspiring figure for numerous aspiring cricketers worldwide.From a chubby cricketer who loved biryani, rolls, and his favourite 'choley bhaturey', to the lean run machine that he is now, Virat's cricketing and fitness journey has been a fascinating one.The 35-year-old's live-wire athleticism was one of the key moments in India's thrilling win in the third and final T20I against Afghanistan. Virat was given the 'Fie...

18Jan

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We have one more…’: Rohit Sharma eyes T20 World Cup glory | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The dejection was clearly evident on Rohit Sharma's face when the broadcasters asked the Indian skipper about the ODI World Cup loss. India, who were the only unbeaten team till the final in the quadrennial event, held in India, had lost to Australia in the title clash at the jam-packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in November last year. Following a triumphant 3-0 victory in the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against Afghanistan, Rohit faced questions from the broadcasters regarding the ODI World Cup setback.To this, Rohit, who looked emotional, said: "I don't want to think about it now (World Cup loss). For me, 50 over World Cup is the biggest World Cup. It's not like I don't give that importance to the T20 World Cup and World Test Championship....

18Jan

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‘Notice me please’: Ashwin’s cheeky swipe at IPL franchises after Gulbadin Naib’s stunning blitz | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib smashed a dazzling 23-ball 55 not out to take the third and final T20I in Bengaluru to a Super Over. Chasing a massive 213 for victory, Gulbadin's herioc effort took the Afghans level to India's total but the former captain couldn't take his side across the line in the tight last-ball finish.Although India pipped the visitors in the double Super Over thriller but Gulbadin's stunning fight gathered massive praise on social media.Veteran India spinner R Ashwin too was in awe of Gulbadin's knock as he lauded his supreme effort while taking a dig at the Indian Premier League franchises. The 32-year-old last featured in the auction process in 2018 and was ignored by all the franchises.Alongside Gulbadin, openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadr...

18Jan

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Rohit Sharma on India’s Squad for T20 World Cup: Challenges of Selection and Keeping Everyone Happy | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key s...

18Jan

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Rahul Dravid concerns | Lack of team-time | T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India's final T20 encounter before the World Cup was a three-match series against Afghanistan, which they won 3-0.And though India head coach Rahul Dravid was pleased with the series result, he was primarily concerned about his team's lack of practice time before the marquee tournament in the USA and the West Indies."Unfortunately, we really won't have much cricket as a team anymore. We will obviously have the IPL, and you know, everyone will be watching closely to see how some of those guys play and what are the slots we need to fill in the team," Dravid said in his post-match press conference.After the 3-0 series victory against Afghanistan, Dravid was happy because a few bench players showed well, providing the team additional alternatives ahead of the T20 World Cup ...

18Jan

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Rohit Sharma retired hurt or retired out? Rahul Dravid hails India captain’s game sense | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] The question on everyone's mind is whether Rohit Sharma retired hurt or retired out during the third and final T20 against Afghanistan. The situation arose when the Indian skipper walked back before the last ball of the first Super Over, after the match ended in a tie and was eventually decided with a second 'Super Over' tiebreaker.As it turned out, Rohit's exit was a strategic move.With India needing two runs from one ball to win at that point, Rohit wanted to capitalize on the better running abilities of the third batter, Rinku Singh, to secure the extra run. However, the intrigue heightened as Rohit returned to open the innings alongside Rinku in the second Super Over.The rules stipulate that once a batsman is declared retired out, he cannot come out to bat again if another Sup...

18Jan

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Rinku Singh is doing what is expected of him, says Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Team India skipper Rohit Sharma has stressed the importance of having a player like Rinku Singh in the latter part of the innings as the hard-hitting middle-order batter once again proved his worth with an impressive unbeaten 69 off 39 balls while partnering Rohit to rescue India from a challenging situation in the third T20I against Afghanistan in Bengaluru on Wednesday. "The last couple of series that he played, he showed what he can do with the bat. Very calm and knows his strength pretty well. He is coming off age and doing what is expected of him and he has done really well for India," said Rohit, who scored a memorable 121 not out off 69 balls -- his fifth T20I century."It augurs well for the team moving forward, wanted someone like that at the backend and we know what he ha...

18Jan

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Rohit Sharma bats in 2nd Super Over after retiring out in 1st. Is that legal? Here’s what rules say

[ad_1] It took not one but two Super Overs to decide the fate of India’s third and final T20I against Afghanistan. But thanks to skipper Rohit Sharma’s antics with the bat — a record 5th T20I hundred followed by crucial boundaries in both super overs — the hosts prevailed in Bangalore to wrap up the series with a whitewash. However, the Indian captain coming in to bat for the second Super Over became a point of contention in the aftermath of the thriller. What happened in the Super Overs between India and Afghanistan? Having been India’s leading run scorer, Rohit would accompany Jaiswal to bat in the first super over. However, before the last ball – when India required two to win – the Indian skipper would retire himself out to bring in Rinku Singh at the non-striker’s end. As the match ...

18Jan

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Watch: Virat Kohli’s funny entry for victory photo after India swept Afghanistan 3-0 | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] A double 'Super Over' thriller at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru saw India sweep Afghanistan 3-0 to win their last T20I series ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year in the West Indies and USA.After the match was tied with Afghanistan equalling India's total of 212, the 'Super Over' decider came into play, but that too ended in a tie, resulting in another 'Super Over' that India won with Ravi Bishnoi's double-wicket effort. Maddening celebrations followed in the Indian dug out as well as in the stands, which also brought out the kid in Virat Kohli when he was seen sliding on grass to enter the frame for team photograph. Watch Virat's entry in video below:The match also saw Rohit Sharma get his first runs of the series after scoring ducks in two previous innings. And it...

18Jan

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India vs Afghanistan T20I: Bengaluru Blockbuster, Super Over Thriller | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Hosts clinch thriller after tie and two Super Overs to sweep T20I series against AfghanistanBENGALURU: The third and final T20I between India and Afghanistan was not just a run-feast but a humdinger of a match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Wednesday. Skipper Rohit Sharma led the charge with a quick-fire century (121; 69b, 11x4, 8x6) and Rinku Singh (69; 39b, 2x4, 6x6) finished with a flourish to help India post 212/4.It was a competitive total to chase, but anything is possible at a venue, known to be a good batting strip.Down 0-2 in the three-match series, the visitors who had nothing to lose came all guns blazing. Special knocks from Rahmanullah Gurbaz (50;32b, 3x4, 4x6), Ibrahim Zadran (50, 41b, 4x4, 1x6) and Gulbadin Naib (55; 23b, 4x4, 4x6) helped the Afghans take the ...

17Jan

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Double Super Overs Dhamaka seals a tense India-Afghanistan T20 game

[ad_1] It was an inconsequential match – both in terms of the outcome of the series as well as the composition of the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup. It was the last international game India played in the format before the global showpiece event, but with the IPL coming up in a couple of months, nothing really hinged on this game.But the drama and length of the game – a T20 game running almost four and a half hours with two sets of Super Overs – was akin to a match with much more riding on it. There were batsmen taking extra runs despite a throw deflecting of their body, a batsman of Rohit Sharma’s pedigree retiring himself out to get in a faster runner between wickets, and tempers being frayed between India and Afghanistan – two teams that generally get along quite well; the game wa...

17Jan

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3rd T20I: Rohit Sharma stars with record ton as India clinch double Super Over thriller to sweep series | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A spirited Afghanistan gave India a run for its money in the nerve-wrenching third T20I in Bengaluru as it took a mammoth 423 in 40 overs and two Super Overs for Rohit Sharma and Co. to sweep series 3-0 on Wednesday. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed a run fest of a rare kind as India pipped Afghanistan in a memorable battle that saw Rohit Sharma smash a record fifth T20I ton. Leading from the front, Rohit donned the glittering cap of saviour thrice in the night, first with a situation-defying hundred in regulation time and then with two mini assaults to help India fight past a feisty Afghanistan in a dramatic finish.The result meant that India won their final series before the T20 World Cup with a satisfying 3-0 margin.Before Super Overs kicked in, Rohit (121 not out...

17Jan

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Record 5th T20I hundred: Rohit Sharma erases doubts over his T20 world cup spot with a captain’s knock

[ad_1] India were 22/4 inside four overs but judging by the way Rohit Sharma was going after two successive ducks, there was hardly any circumspection in his approach. The Indian captain could have easily got out for a single-digit score – even a third zero on the trot – but rode his luck and exploded as the innings went on. His fifth T20I hundred, the most by anyone in the format, would have brought much relief for him and the selectors. It would have put to rest any doubts, if there were any in the first place, about his spot for the ICC T20 World Cup. When the selectors brought back Rohit and Virat Kohli for the series against Afghanistan, they couched it as a necessity due to the unavailability of the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya. But there was no doubt that the select...

17Jan

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India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I tied, Super Over necessitated to get result

[ad_1] India and Afghanistan played a scintillating 3rd T20I as the match ended in a tie after the visitors chased down the target of 212 in 20 overs which led to a Super Over. Gulbadin Naib was the man of the moment for Afghanistan as he scored 55 runs to drag his team to the target and he was aptly supported by openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran who both scored 50s of their own. Should Rohit Sharma have batted in the second Super Over against Afghanistan? Decoding the IND vs AFG Super Over controversy Earlier, India skipper Rohit Sharma produced a marvellous, situation-defying hundred, his fifth in T20Is, as India recovered from a top-order meltdown to post a massive 212 for 4 against Afghanistan. Rohit (121 not out, 69b, 11×4, 8×6) and his perfect sidekick Rinku Singh (69 ...

17Jan

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Watch: Mayhem in Bengaluru! Rohit Sharma-Rinku Singh slam 36 runs in an over to equal T20I record | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display of batting prowess, star Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh etched their names in T20I history by matching the record for the highest number of runs scored off a single over.The final five overs of the match witnessed a spectacular display of power-hitting as India accumulated a staggering 103 runs. Rohit and the left-handed Rinku in particular stole the show by smashing an incredible 36 runs off Afghanistan's Karim Janat's final over of the innings, which included a six off a no-ball.Rohit opened the over with a stunning four, and followed it up with consecutives sixes off a no-ball and on a free hit. Rohit then took a single off the third ball of the over, handing the baton to Rinku, who hit three humongous back-to-back sixes off the f...