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‘Bad guy image, tattoos, good manager, relationship with Bollywood actresses’: Ex-cricketer’s rant about ‘possible’ requirements for India selection | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The BCCI on Thursday announced the India white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, featuring three T20Is and three ODIs. The series will kick start Gautam Gambhir's tenure as head coach. The squads see the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI team and the appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I captain. Notably absent from the T20I squad are Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma, despite their strong showings in the recent series against Zimbabwe.Gaikwad had notable scores of 7, 77, and 49 in three innings against Zimbabwe. While Rinku Singh, despite calls for his inclusion, missed out on an ODI call-up again but remains in the T20I team. Former Indian batter Subramaniam Badrinath has criticized the omission of Gaikwad and Rinku from these squad...
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IPL: Are Chennai Super Kings eyeing Rishabh Pant as potential replacement for MS Dhoni? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the Indian Premier League prepares for a mega-auction before the 2025 season, a report suggested that Chennai Super Kings are planning for a future without their iconic captain, MS Dhoni. With Dhoni likely to play his final season next year, CSK have already appointed Ruturaj Gaikwad as his successor in the captaincy role. However, finding an on-field replacement for Dhoni is a significant challenge.Reports indicate that CSK might be considering Rishabh Pant as a potential replacement for Dhoni. Delhi Capitals are reportedly uncertain about retaining Pant as their captain, despite support from their director of cricket, Sourav Ganguly. This uncertainty has led to speculations about Pant's future with the franchise and the possibility of him being traded before the 2025 sea...
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Internet goes berserk after Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped from India’s T20I squad for Sri Lanka series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has been dropped from India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, causing an uproar on social media. With the Chennai Super Kings captain scoring 133 runs in three innings during India's T20 series against Zimbabwe, his omission has shocked many fans and experts alike.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad on Thursday, appointing Suryakumar Yadav as the captain of Team India. Shubman Gill has been named as the vice-captain, following his leadership role in the T20I series against Zimbabwe. In a notable change from previous selections, Hardik Pandya, who has captained the team in the past, will not assume the captaincy role for this series.The squad will see the return of pacers Arshdeep Singh a...
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‘Politics Won’: Fans Express Outrage As Ruturaj Gaikwad Overlooked For IND vs SL Series

Fans on Twitter voiced their disappointment over the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee's decision to exclude in-form Ruturaj Gaikwad from India's T20I squad for the upcoming IND vs SL series. Ruturaj Gaikwad has consistently performed well whenever given the opportunity, yet he was not even considered as a backup opener for the T20I series in Sri Lanka. Interestingly, Riyan Parag, despite having a poor run during the Zimbabwe tour, has been selected. India's T20 squad for Sri Lanka tour will be captained by Suryakumar Yadav, with Shubman Gill serving as his deputy. Check below some viral reactions... Feeling For This Guy 💔Performed Everytime 💥 Still Got Robbed by Politics 😡Politics Won & Performance Lost 😔💔#INDvsSL #BCCI #JusticeForRuturaj #...
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‘Shubman Gill ke paas captaincy ka idea hi nahi hai’: Amit Mishra feels Ruturaj Gaikwad should hire a good ‘PR’ manager | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Amit Mishra didn't mince words on Tuesday, openly stating that he wouldn't have chosen Shubman Gill as India's T20I captain for the Zimbabwe series, opting instead for Ruturaj Gaikwad. Mishra, who played 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is for India, admitted that the decision to appoint Shubman as captain was surprising.Despite the controversy, Shubman led India to a 4-1 series win in the recently concluded T20I series against Zimbabwe.Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra's podcast on YouTube, Mishra said: "Mai Shubman ko captain nahi banaunga, kyunki maine usey IPL me dekha, he doesn't know ki captaincy kaise karna hai, uske paas captaincy ka idea hi nahi hai. (I would not have made him the captain. You saw the IPL this season, Gill doesn't know how to captain the...
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3rd T20I: Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar shine as India beat Zimbabwe for 2-1 series lead | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Skipper Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad delivered top knocks before bowlers put up an all-round show as India registered a comfortable 23-run win over Zimbabwe in the third T20I in Harare on Wednesday. Gill (66 off 49), Yashasvi Jaiswal (36 off 27), and Gaikwad (49 off 28) powered India to 182 for four after opting to bat first. Despite a resilient half-century from Dion Myers (65* off 49), Zimbabwe finished at 159 for six as India gained a 2-1 lead in the five-game series.Opting to bat on a fresh pitch, India made strategic selections, bringing in T20 World Cup winners Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (12* off 7), and Shivam Dube, which meant leaving out Riyan Parag from the middle order.As It HappenedThe opening combination of Jaiswal and Gill set an aggressive tone, contributing sig...
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It will be tough to fill Kohli’s shoes: Gaikwad

Virat Kohli gestures upon his arrival at New Delhi airport after winning ICC T20 World Cup 2024, on July 04, 2024. | Photo Credit: The Hindu India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad knows well that it will be "tough" and "hard" to replace retired Virat Kohli at number three spot in T20Is and said he is just focusing on making valuable contributions with the bat in whatever position the team leadership deems fit.The retirement of Kohli, skipper Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja from the shortest format following the T20 World Cup triumph has opened the doors for the upcoming players and Gaikwad is one such talented batter who has the potential to seal the No. 3 spot.“This is a big topic and I think it’s not the right point to think about it. To even compare with him (Kohli) or try to fil...
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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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I always believe in my hitting ability: Abhishek Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young batter Abhishek Sharma expressed his confidence in his batting skills after scoring a century off just 47 balls against Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I, despite failing to score in his international debut the previous day.His impressive performance propelled India to a total of 234 for 2. The Indian team then proceeded to dismiss the home side for a mere 134 runs in 18.4 overs, securing a resounding 100-run victory in Harare on Sunday.The win allowed India to level the five-match series at 1-1, having suffered a narrow 13-run defeat in the opening encounter."I feel like if it's your day, you express yourself. After the drop, I thought it was my day and had to take responsibility," Abhishek said, as quoted by PTI, at the post-match presentation."Rutu helped me in keeping perspe...
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2nd T20I: Ton-up Abhishek Sharma stars as India hammer Zimbabwe for series-levelling win | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rising star Abhishek Sharma made a stunning impact with a 46-ball maiden ton as India hammered Zimbabwe by 100 runs in the second T20I in Harare on Sunday, leveling the series at 1-1. Taking a perfect revenge of a shock loss on Saturday, India handed Zimbabwe their joint second worst defeat after an all-round show led by Abhishek. Making a solid recovery from a surprising 13-run loss in the opener, India made reached 234 for two with Abhishek's dazzling 100-run knock, which featured eight sixes and seven fours.The formidable score was achieved on the same surface where batting wasn't particularly easy. Indian bowlers then bowled out Zimbabwe to 134 runs in 18.4 overs, with Mukesh Kumar and Avesh Khan dismantling Zimbabwe’s top order in the Powerplay, effectively sealing the c...
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IND vs ZIM 2nd T20I Highlights: Abhishek’s Maiden Ton Paves Way For Remarkable Turnaround

IND vs ZIM 2nd T20I Highlights: India beat Zimbabwe by 100 runs in the second T20I of the five-match series in Harare on Sunday (July 7) to level the series 1-1. The Men in Blue had succumbed to a shocking 13-run defeat to Zimbabwe in the series opener but produced a remarkable turnaround to win the second match quite convincingly. The foundation of India's win was laid by Abhishek Sharma's maiden international hundred with the southpaw scoring 100 off 47 balls that helped India post 234/2 in 20 overs. In response, the Indian bowlers were spot on and never let Zimbabwe get going. With the scoreboard pressure from the word go, chasing a mammoth target, the hosts lost wickets at regular intervals. Avesh Khan was the pick of the bowlers for the Men in Blue,...
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In his second match for Team India, Abhishek Sharma scripts history with century, becomes… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma's outstanding century in his second T20I match not only made him the highest scorer for India against Zimbabwe in T20Is but also set a new record for the quickest century by an Indian batsman in this format, achieved in just two innings.Sharma, taking just two innings to hit a century for India in T20Is, surpassed Deepak Hooda (three innings) and KL Rahul (four innings) as the fastest to achieve this milestone.He reached his century with three consecutive sixes, scoring his first 50 runs in 33 balls and his next 50 in a mere 13 balls.With this knock, Abhishek, at 23 years and 307 days, has joined an elite list of young Indians to score a century in T20Is, following closely behind Suresh Raina (23 years and 156 days), Shubman Gill (23 years and 146 days), and Y...
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1st T20I: Luke Jongwe shows off sensational boot-call celebration after Dhruv Jurel’s wicket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe’s fast-medium bowler Luke Jongwe pulled off a sensational boot-call celebration after taking the wicket of Indian batsman Dhruv Jurel in the first T20 international match of the five-match series.The celebration took place during the 10th over of India's innings. On the fifth ball, Jongwe delivered a deceptive delivery to Jurel, who attempted to drive it through extra cover.The ball, however, wasn’t as full as Jurel anticipated, and Jongwe cleverly took the pace off it. As Jurel pressed forward, he mistimed his shot, resulting in a catch by Madhevere at short cover. This dismissal saw India further sliding into trouble at 43-5.Jongwe, thrilled by his success, executed a unique celebration. He mimicked making a phone call with his boot, delighting fans and adding a to...
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IND vs ZIM Live Cricket score: India, Zimbabwe look to the future in T20I series – The Times of India

India vs Zimbabwe Live Score: World champions India will usher in a new era as they take on Zimbabwe in a five-match Twenty20 series at the Harare Sports Club starting Saturday. Shubman Gill will lead India for the first time, with senior players rested in the aftermath of joyous celebrations of winning the T20 World Cup. The 24-year-old batter, who led the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League, returns to India's T20 eleven along with middle order bat Rinku Singh. The duo had missed out on the World Cup, but traveled to the West Indies and United States as reserve players. Star batting duo Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirements from T20 internationals after lifting the World Cup trophy in Barbados on June 29. Ravindra Jadeja also announced his international reti...
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IND vs ZIM 2024 1st T20I Playing 11: India set to field three debutants against Sikandar Raza’s new-look Zimbabwe

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Playing 11: A new-look T20 side will be in action when Shubman Gill’s India will face Sikandar Raza-led Zimbabwe in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Saturday.In the first glance of India’s T20I future after the retirements of World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, India will field a young squad brimmed with IPL talent as the roadmap to the 2026 T20 World Cup begins in Zimbabwe. The hosts will hope to make the most of India’s off-season tour to the nation. Raza’s side is hosting a bunch of new faces who will be aiming to put Zimbabwe back on the radar after they missed out on the T20 World Cup in the Americas. India to have at least three debutants The Men in Blue in all likelihood will field at least thr...
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Watch: Shubman Gill-led Team India lands in Harare for T20I series against Zimbabwe | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A youthful Indian squad, led by Shubman Gill and coach VVS Laxman, has arrived in Zimbabwe for a series of five T20 Internationals, scheduled to commence from July 6 in Harare. The squad features emerging talent such as Riyan Parag and Abhishek Sharma, who have earned their maiden call-up to the Indian team following their impressive performances in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.In a video posted on Zimbabwe Cricket's 'X' handle, Laxman and his boys can be seen departing the Harare airport. Watch video:A reserve in India's T20 World Cup squad, Gill will reportedly join the team in Harare directly from the United States, where he was on a break.Zimbabwe Cricket also shared images of the players lining up with their luggage outside the airport. Among those feature...
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