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Watch: Litton Das earns Dhoni comparison with a no-look run out against Sri Lanka in 3rd T20I | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Remember the back-flip run out by MS Dhoni of New Zealand's Ross Taylor at Ranchi in 2016?As Taylor was going for the second run, Dhoni collected the throw on the bounce and just flicked back the ball onto the stumps, without turning, to dislodge the bails to run out the Kiwi batsman. Bangladesh wicket-keeper Litton Das emulated the legendary former Indian captain in the 3rd T20I against Sri Lanka at Sylhet on Saturday.On the last ball of the Sri Lanka innings, Dasun Shanaka miscued a pull off Mustafizur Rahman to long-on and the batters tried to steal a second. The throw from the deep by Rishad Hossain was a poor one as it was well outside the off-stump.Litton had to run across to glove the ball and then back flicked it without having a look at the stumps. The hit the target...
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Kane Williamson declines New Zealand ‘forced’ Neil Wagner to retire | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kane Williamson on Wednesday dismissed the claim made by former batsman Ross Taylor that suggested New Zealand's star pacer Neil Wagner was "forced to retire" before the commencement of the two-Test series against Australia at home.Wagner, in an emotional announcement, declared his international retirement on the eve of the first Test in Wellington.This decision came after selectors informed him that he would not be considered for the playing XI at any point during the Test series.Despite the retirement announcement, the 37-year-old Wagner participated as a substitute fielder in the first Test, which New Zealand lost by 172 runs.He was also seen carrying drinks on several occasions during the match. Williamson's refutation contradicts the notion that Wagner's retirement was a...
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‘I do not think anybody is forced to retire’: Kane Williamson clarifies after Ross Taylor questions Neil Wagner’s retirement – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor has stirred speculation regarding the retirement of pace bowler Neil Wagner, suggesting it was a "forced" decision. Wagner's retirement announcement came ahead of the first Test against Australia, citing discussions with coach Gary Stead about his omission from the squad for the upcoming series.Taylor's remarks came in response to Wagner's retirement, suggesting it may not have been entirely voluntary."I think it all makes sense a little bit now. There is no sugarcoating it: I think it is a forced retirement," Taylor remarked during ESPN's 'Around the Wicket' podcast.Wagner's absence in the squad for the series against Australia raised eyebrows, particularly given his previous contributions against the Australians. Taylor expressed sur...
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Neil Wagner’s retirement was forced: Ross Taylor | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand's star batter Ross Taylor has raised speculation about fast bowler Neil Wagner's retirement, implying that it might have been compelled, indicating potential discord within the New Zealand cricket team.Despite being informed that he wouldn't feature in the playing XI for the series against Australia, Wagner emotionally declared his retirement in a press conference ahead of the first Test.Interestingly, the 37-year-old Wagner did participate in the first Test as a substitute fielder and occasionally served as a drinks carrier."I think it all makes sense a little bit now. There's no sugarcoating it. I think it's a forced retirement. If you listen to Wagner's press conference, he was retiring, but it was after this last Test match. So he did make himself avail...
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David Warner, Adam Zampa star as Australia beat West Indies by 11 runs in first T20I | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: David Warner showcased his batting prowess by smashing 70 runs off 36 balls in his 100th Twenty20 International, playing a crucial role in Australia's 11-run victory against the West Indies in the opening clash of their three-match series in Hobart on Friday.Australia, after being sent in to bat on a cold and windy evening, posted an imposing total of 213-7.Warner, who joined the exclusive club of players with 100 internationals in each format alongside Ross Taylor and Virat Kohli, led the charge with an explosive innings. His knock included 12 fours and a six, providing a solid anchor to the Australian innings.In response, the West Indies fought valiantly but fell short, managing 202-8 in their allotted overs. Adam Zampa played a pivotal role in Australia's bowling attack, c...
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David Warner joins elite company with 100 appearances in all formats | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Seasoned Australia opener David Warner achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the first player from his nation to make 100 appearances in all formats of the game. Warner's landmark was celebrated as he took to the field for Australia's first T20I clash against West Indies on Friday.Warner's 100th T20I appearance saw him join the ranks of former skipper Aaron Finch (103) and star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell (100) as just the third Australian player to achieve the feat in the shortest format. Warner now shares the elite company of India's Virat Kohli and New Zealand's Ross Taylor as the only players to represent their countries a hundred times in all formats.Speaking about the milestone, Warner expressed his thoughts after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. "We were ...
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‘India will be nervous’: New Zealand plays mind games ahead of crucial World Cup semi-final clash | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As New Zealand gears up for the semi-final clash against the formidable Indian team, which has remained unbeaten in all the 9 league matches, their strongest hope would be from a clash four years back in a near-similar situation in which the Kiwis had triumphed.Two days ahead of the make-or-break clash, former New Zealand player Ross Taylormade an attempt to play mind games and reminded India of the outcome of the 2019 World Cup semi-final clash.Back then, India's formidable run was halted as New Zealand defeated the Virat Kohli-led side in the rain-affected semifinal at Manchester.Taylor on Monday suggested that India might be feeling nervous about facing New Zealand in the World Cup, drawing comparisons to both teams' campaigns in the 2019 edition.Similar to 2019, India ent...
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Cricket World Cup: Ross Taylor says India will be nervous about facing this New Zealand team

India might be headed into the Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand as the overwhelming favourites, but former Black Caps cricketer Ross Taylor believes that the hosts will be “nervous” taking on the Kiwis at the Wankhede Stadium later this week. “When we have nothing to lose, New Zealand teams can be dangerous. If there is a team that India will be nervous facing, it will be this New Zealand side,” Taylor wrote in his column for ICC. India topped the standings at the end of the group stage, winning all nine of their matches. They defeated New Zealand by four wickets in Dharamsala. Follow all the action from the Cricket World Cup 2023 on our special World Cup section. You can also find the latest stats, like the top scorer and the highest wicket-taker of the current editi...
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India will be nervous facing New Zealand in World Cup semifinal, says Ross Taylor

India will be nervous facing New Zealand in the World Cup, reckons Ross Taylor, drawing parallels from the campaigns of both teams in the 2019 edition.New Zealand had stopped India's dominant run four years ago when they beat the Virat Kohli-led side in the rain-hit semifinal at Manchester.Like 2019, India go into the semifinals as table toppers. New Zealand, who started the tournament well, finished fourth in the league stage with five wins in nine games.Also Read: We will lean on experience of senior players to tackle India’s ‘threat’ in World Cup semifinal, says New Zealand’s Devon Conway "As New Zealand prepare to take on India in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-finals, it is impossible not to look back at the parallels with 2019," Taylor, who was part of that semifinal in...
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David Warner, Mitchell Marsh achieve milestones in record-breaking World Cup match | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: During Australia's match against Pakistan, the dynamic duo of David Warner (163 off 124 balls) and Mitchell Marsh (121 off 108) achieved remarkable milestones and set several records, solidifying their place in World Cup history.Scorecard: Australia vs PakistanThe most noteworthy achievements and records from their extraordinary partnership include:Century Opening PairDavid Warner and Mitchell Marsh became only the fourth opening pair in the history of the World Cup to score centuries in the same match. This feat had never been achieved before by an Australian opening pair.Record-Breaking PartnershipThe partnership between Warner and Marsh, which reached an impressive 259 runs, stands as the second-highest opening partnership in the history of the World Cup. Furthermore, it i...
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Carrot of international cricket will stay for a while, players need to be paid adequately: Ross Taylor | Cricket News – Times of India

LONDON: New Zealand great Ross Taylor feels time has come to pay cricketers adequately to keep them interested in playing international cricket or else more players will give up their national contracts.New Zealand pacer Trent Boult is one of the biggest names in world cricket to have withdrawn from his national contract as he wanted to spend more time with family and make himself available for T20 franchise cricket.England opener Jason Roy too gave up his incremental contact with the ECB for more lucrative opportunities in leagues around the world.“As it stands, players have to think about their futures and their longevity. I don't see a mass exodus when they are young. I definitely see it coming from players who are towards the end of their careers. That happens in other sports too,” ...
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Ross Taylor backs India pace attack to fire in World Test Championship Final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor firmly believes that India have the pace attack to trouble Australia in the World Test Championship Final, scheduled at the Oval in London from June 7-11, despite missing the services of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah due to injury.Taylor, a World Test Championship winner, feels Indian fast bowlers have all the firepower to create problems for Australia."Any time you play in England, conditions and the weather play a big part," Taylor told ICC website."Any time you think of Australia and India, and also you're playing in a neutral ground, the seamers play a big part. The Australian seamers are renowned for bowling with the Dukes ball and have a lot of experience."But Taylor didn't rule out India's chances."I wouldn't rule out this Indian ...
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New Zealand hope Kane Williamson ready for Sri Lanka despite bereavement | Cricket News – Times of India

CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand expect record-breaking batsman Kane Williamson will be "ready to go" when their Test series starts against Sri Lanka on Thursday, despite his late arrival because of a bereavement.Williamson has remained at home in the build-up to attend a memorial service on Wednesday for his grandmother.Ahead of the opening Test in Christchurch, captain Tim Southee said the Black Caps were "feeling for Kane at the moment".Southee said that while Williamson had not been part of the team's preparations he had trained with his domestic side "so I am sure he will be hitting plenty of balls and making sure he is ready to go come Thursday".The 32-year-old Williamson is key to New Zealand's chances in the two-Test series.He overtook Ross Taylor to become their highest run-scorer in ...
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NZ vs ENG 2nd Test: Kane Williamson century sees New Zealand set England 258-run target | Cricket News – Times of India

WELLINGTON: Record-breaker Kane Williamson stroked a superb century Monday to steer New Zealand to 483 all out in their second innings and set England a target of 258 runs to win the second Test in Wellington.Former captain Williamson hit 132 and Tom Blundell was last man out for 90 as the hosts fought back after being asked to follow on.England were 48-1 in their second innings at stumps after opener Zak Crawley, on 24, was bowled by a delivery that nipped back from New Zealand captain Tim Southee.Ben Duckett remained unbeaten on 23 and nightwatchman Ollie Robinson was on one, leaving England to score a further 210 runs on Tuesday's final day for a 2-0 sweep after winning the first Test by 267 runs.All to play for on Day 5. England require another 210 runs in Wellington 🏏 Tomorrow is F...
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Kane Williamson breaks Ross Taylor’s record, becomes New Zealand’s highest Test run-scorer | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kane Williamson on Monday surpassed Ross Taylor to become New Zealand's leading run-scorer in Tests. Williamson achieved the feat during Day 4 of the second Test match against England at Basin Reserve in Wellington.The former New Zealand captain hit England pacer James Anderson towards midwicket for a boundary to get past Taylor's record of 7,683 runs in Tests. Taylor retired from international cricket last year after playing 112 Tests.Williamson raised his bat fleetingly to acknowledge an ovation from the Wellington crowd after reaching 29 not out. New Zealand’s best ever 🌿#SparkSport #NZvENG https://t.co/pzLVWsCgmG— Spark Sport (@sparknzsport) 1677449828000Taylor, who played 112 Tests and scored 7684 runs at an average of 44.16, including 19 centuries, 3 double tons and 35 ...