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‘Rohit Sharma will faint’: Ex-Indian cricketer furious at Gautam Gambhir’s ‘u-turn’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth recently expressed his scepticism regarding Rohit Sharma's participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup, given the batsman's age. While acknowledging Virat Kohli's potential to play in the tournament due to his exceptional fitness, Srikkanth cast doubts on Rohit's ability to compete at such a level past the age of 40.This criticism from the former player came in response to Gautam Gambhir's optimistic view that both Kohli and Rohit could extend their careers to the 2027 World Cup, contingent on their fitness."He (Rohit Sharma) is a good player, but his age is 37 presently, and the next ODI World Cup is three more years ahead. He will be 40 years old then. I mean, unless you are a super-fit person like MS Dhoni or Sachin Tendulkar, y...
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‘Sachin Tendulkar se darr lagta tha…’: Former player recalls Wasim Akram’s team talk to get the Master’s scalp | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The great Sachin Tendulkar has played many memorable match-winning knocks in his glittering career. And it was evident that teams used to plan specially to dismiss him in order to win matches.Against Pakistan, the Indian batting legend played quite a few match-winning knocks none better than the 98-run knock in the 2003 ODI World Cup clash at Centurion.During the 1990s, the Indian batting team was so much dependent on the Master that his wicket used to be the defining and deciding factor between victory and defeat.A video doing the rounds on the internet has former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali talking about the aura and respect that Tendulkar commanded in the Pakistan dressing room in the 1990s.Basit Ali says, "He (Tendulkar) was a top order batsman and I was a middle order bat...
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Michael Vaughan believes this player can break Sachin Tendulkar’s Test record for most runs | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has commended Joe Root for his exceptional batting skills, suggesting that Root has the potential to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record for the highest number of runs scored by a batter in the history of men's Test cricket.Sachin Tendulkar's record of 15,921 Test runs stands as one of cricket's most formidable achievements.Over his 24-year career, Tendulkar displayed unparalleled skill, consistency, and longevity, cementing his status as the "God of Cricket." While greats like Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, and Kumar Sangakkara have come close, Tendulkar's record remains unbroken.Former England captain Michael Vaughan has identified Joe Root as a potential successor to Tendulkar's record. Vaughan praised Root's exceptional batting skills,...
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Swami Vivekanand Quotes: From Ramakrishnan–Swami Vivekanand to Ramakant Achrekar-Sachin Tendulkar: Famous Indian Guru-Shishya pairs

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‘Irreplaceable’: Kapil Dev says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are same as Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has declared that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are indispensable members of the Indian team in all formats. He compared their significance to that of Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni, two legendary figures in Indian cricket history.Following India's thrilling victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final, where Kohli played a match-winning knock of 76 runs, he announced his retirement from T20 international cricket.In the subsequent press conference, Rohit also revealed his decision to retire from T20Is."No one can take Virat and Rohit's place in the Indian team in any format. They have been a huge servant of Indian cricket and it was a happy farewell for them. The stature that Virat has made of himself in all formats, he will su...
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‘Easily one of the best players’: Brian Lara rates this batter as more talented than him and Sachin Tendulkar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara reveals that he believes his former teammate Carl Hooper possessed more talent as a batter than both himself and Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. Lara elaborates on Hooper’s exceptional skills, particularly highlighting his impressive performance as a captain and his critical role in significant matches."Carl was easily one of the best players I've ever seen. I would say that not even Tendulkar and myself would come close to that talent," wrote Lara in his new book - 'Lara: The England Chronicles.'Lara further elaborates on Hooper's exceptional aptitude, particularly during his tenure as captain, noting that Hooper truly shone when given leadership responsibilities. "Separate Carl's career from playing to captaining, and his numbers ...
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‘The real reason…’: When Sachin Tendulkar recommended MS Dhoni’s name for Team India captaincy – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: That it was India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar who had recommended MS Dhoni's name for captaincy is a known fact.It was in 2007 that the Indian cricket board (BCCI) had offered Tendulkar that captaincy in 2007 but he declined due to his health condition. The batting maestro had recommended MS Dhoni's name instead for the role of captaincy after observing his calm demeanor and his decisive power.Now in a viral video, Tendulkar is seen talking on a stage telling the audience what led to him declining Team India's captaincy.Tendulkar says, "The real reason for turning down captaincy was that my body was giving me a lot of trouble and I remember having that meeting with Mr. Pawar (Sharad) in England, it was before The Oval match and he said 'according to me you should take the...
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Yuvraj Singh reveals his all-time playing XI without MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has unveiled his all-time playing XI, a lineup of iconic cricketers from various eras and countries, notably omitting his former captain MS Dhoni. Yuvraj announced this decision after leading the India Champions to victory in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024, where they defeated the Pakistan Champions by five wickets in the final.Yuvraj highlighted his appreciation for exceptional talent across the cricketing world. As per an ANI report, Yuvraj’s all-time XI includes India's Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma as the only Indian players. The complete lineup that Yuvraj Singh selected comprises Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Ricky Ponting, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Adam Gilchrist, Andrew Flintoff, Wasim Akr...
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‘I don’t want to pick sides because…’: Rohit Sharma reluctant to name the winner of Wimbledon 2024. Watch | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma made a rare appearance at Wimbledon on Friday, seizing the opportunity to witness the semi-final matches featuring Carlos Alcaraz against Daniil Medvedev, and Novak Djokovic against Lorenzo Musetti.As a tennis enthusiast, Rohit expressed his excitement at being able to attend the prestigious event during his time in London.'I am a big tennis fan. Obviously, since I was in London, there was a good opportunity for me to catch up on the semi-finals. I was lucky enough to get in there and watch an exciting game,' Rohit told Star Sports after witnessing Alcaraz's triumph over Medvedev.Watch:When asked about his prediction for the second semi-final match, Rohit acknowledged that Novak Djokovic would likely emerge victorious. However...
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Memories of another day: Revisiting James Anderson’s battles with Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar | Cricket News – Times of India

The retiring England pace great had some memorable duels with India's star batters during his long careerCHENNAI: "Let me know if you want to become a part of our support-staff." As the curtain fell on the career of one of the greatest of all time, the unique job offer from James Anderson made six years ago came to mind.It was the summer of 2018 and Anderson was suddenly hit by a force that hadn't really bothered him till then. Virat Kohli had discovered a way to deal with the legendary English paceman and Anderson, then 35, was caught off-guard. After the immense struggles of 2014, when Anderson had got Kohli four times for virtually nothing, the Indian master had come to England with a plan.Kohli threw the age-old formula of playing late against English swing bowlers out of the window...
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‘Playing for England is the best job in the world’: James Anderson signs off in style | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary English fast bowler James Anderson bid farewell to his illustrious Test career with a resounding victory over the West Indies at Lord's. At the age of 41, Anderson's final appearance on the international stage saw him showcase his trademark discipline and control, claiming 3 wickets for 32 runs in 16 overs as England secured an innings and 114-run triumph within three days.The England selectors had already agreed with Anderson that this first Test of the three-match series would mark his farewell to national duty, paving the way for the team's rebuilding process ahead of the 2025/26 Ashes series in Australia. Anderson's retirement brings an end to a remarkable career that spanned 188 Tests, during which he amassed an astonishing 704 wickets, second only to the legen...
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‘Welcome to Wimbledon’: Rohit Sharma makes rare appearance at ‘Big W’ | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma made a surprising appearance at Wimbledon with the Friday fixtures lining up semi-final matches featuring Carlos Alcaraz against Daniil Medvedev, and Novak Djokovic against Lorenzo Musetti.Rohit's visit to the iconic Centre Court came during his vacation in London, following his recent triumph of leading the Indian team to their first T20 World Cup title in 17 years.Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik was also spotted enjoying the Wimbledon action on Friday.Earlier, the Wimbledon Centre Court witnessed a special moment when the announcer acknowledged the presence of cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, hailing him as a World Cup winner and the highest run-scorer in the history of the sport.The semi-final matches at Wimbl...
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‘Bowled fans over with…’: Sachin Tendulkar lauds James Anderson after last Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: 'A joy to watch you bowl,' said legendary Sachin Tendulkar as he led the cricketing fraternity in wishing England great James Anderson, who ended over two-decade long career on Friday. With England's big win over West Indies in the first Test at The Lord's, Anderson's glittering career came to an end. The 41-year-old walked away with impressive 704 wickets in 188 Tests which had 32 five-wicket hauls in it.“Hey Jimmy! You've bowled the fans over with that incredible 22-year spell. Here's a little wish as you bid goodbye,” Tendulkar wrote on his ‘X' account.“It has been a joy to watch you bowl - with that action, speed, accuracy, swing and fitness. You've inspired generations with your game,” he added.Tendulkar, who retired in 2013, wished Anderson to have a wonderful time with...
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In Pakistan, Virat Kohli will forget the love he has received in India: Shahid Afridi | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi has expressed that if Indian cricketer Virat Kohli visits Pakistan, he will be overwhelmed by the love and admiration he receives from Pakistani fans.Amid reports suggesting India's reluctance to participate in the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan, he urged the Indian team to visit Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, setting aside the political tensions between the two nations. "I welcome the Indian team (in Pakistan) and they should come. We've always received huge respect and love in our tours of India. In the same way, the Indian team also received love and respect during their tour in 2005. Cricket tours should be kept aside from politics. There is no big politics than India and Pakistan playing against each other in their c...
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After heated on-field exchange with brother Yusuf, Irfan Pathan’s adorable patch-up gesture. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Never-seen-before visuals of former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan yelling at his big brother Yusuf after a shock run out dismissal at World Championship of Legends took social media by storm on Thursday. Amid a horrible mix-up, Irfan was thrown under the bus by Pathan Senior as the former got run out at the non-striker's end during India Champions clash against South Africa Champions.And soon after the dismissal, a fuming Irfan was seen shouting at Yusuf, telling him 'pehle bol na'. However after the game, a calm Irfan was seen making an adorable patch-up gesture for his elder brother. In a video posted on social media, Irfan was seen kissing Yusuf's forehead and hugging him after the end of the game.The heated exchange between Irfan and Yousuf occurred in the 18th over of ...
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James Anderson names the best batter he has bowled against, and he is from India. Watch | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Seasoned England fast bowler James Anderson, who is set to retire from Test cricket after the match against the West Indies at Lord's, praised legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest opponent he has ever bowled against.With 188 Test matches under his belt, he stands second on the list of players with the most appearances, after Tendulkar (200) in the longest format of the game.With an impressive tally of 700 wickets from 187 matches, Anderson currently holds the third spot on the list of highest wicket-takers in Test history.This final match also presents him with an opportunity to surpass legendary spinner Shane Warne's record of 708 wickets.During a Q&A session on Sky Sports Cricket, the 41-year-old pacer was asked about the best batter he has faced th...
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James Anderson’s daughters ring bell at Lord’s in his farewell match. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: James Anderson's farewell match at Lord's was marked by a heartwarming moment as his daughters had the privilege of ringing the iconic bell before the start of opening day’s play against West Indies on Wednesday.The legendary fast bowler, who has taken a record-breaking 700 Test wickets, received a standing ovation and a wave of applause from the crowd as he stepped onto the field for his 188th and final Test.England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to field against the West Indies, a decision that was met with resounding cheers from the spectators at the "Home of Cricket."The overcast conditions seemed to favour Anderson, known for his exceptional swing bowling skills. Fans and pundits alike anticipated that the conditions would provide the perfect stage for Anderso...
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‘You are becoming younger and…’: Sachin Tendulkar shares a throwback image wishing Sunil Gavaskar on 75th birthday | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: On the occasion of Sunil Gavaskar's 75th birthday, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartfelt message along with a nostalgic image of their younger selves. In his tribute, Sachin expressed his admiration for Gavaskar, whom he considers one of his special batting heroes. Sharing an image of their younger versions, Sachin penned, "My special wishes to one of my special batting heroes, Mr.Sunil Gavaskar. You’ve crossed 75 years, my prayers for a long and healthy life.""The more batters spend time at the crease, the more free-flowing they become. You are no different. You are becoming younger and more energetic by the day! To see you being as involved and as enthusiastic today about cricket, reflects how much you love the game," he added.Sachin highlighted Gavaskar's abil...
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‘Original batting don…’: Pakistan greats wish Sunil Gavaskar on birthday | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar turned 75 on Wednesday, and tributes from across the border flooded in, with Pakistani greats referring to him as the "original batting don" of Indian cricket.As one of the best batters in history, Gavaskar received birthday greetings from his former opponents, which included Pakistani batting greats Javed Miandad, Zaheer Abbas, Mushtaq Muhammad, Sadiq Muhammad, Shoaib Muhammad, Mohsin Khan, and Iqbal Qasim."Now that you have completed 75 pray, you carry on your magnificent innings in life," Zaheer Abbas told PTI.Even though Gavaskar isn't playing cricket anymore, Zaheer expressed his happiness at seeing him remain a prominent commentator."Like his batting, his insight into the game is invaluable. He was the original batting don of Indian cr...
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Concentration was a God-given gift: Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News – Times of India

Long before India became a cricketing superpower and long before Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli arrived, the country's mood barometer fluctuated depending on the answer to the question: "Gavaskar out hua, ya khel raha hai?"Braving some of the most fearsome attacks in world cricket in the 70s and early and mid-80s, Sunil Gavaskar single-handedly gave Indian cricket the steel, spine and respect.Post retirement, he transitioned into a TV commentator, who called a spade a spade. Even as the country is still dealing with the hangover of India's T20 World Cup win, it also bows down to Sunil Gavaskar on his 75th birthday. The master batter was the first to score 10,000 Test runs (10,122), and the first to score 30 Test hundreds (34). In an exclusive interview with TOI, Gavaskar shares his th...
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One tennis player I would love to bat with has to be Federer: Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar said that one tennis player he would love to bat with was Roger Federer (right). | Photo Credit: X/@sachin_rt Batting icon Sachin Tendulkar has picked the legendary Roger Federer as one tennis player he would have loved to bat with given the latter's "cricket connection" and interest in the sport.A regular at the Wimbledon over the years, Tendulkar met Federer when he visited the centre court in London to watch some tennis action on Saturday.“One tennis player I would love to bat with has to be Roger because also he’s got cricketing connections,” Tendulkar told Star Sports on the sidelines of Wimbledon.“His mother is from South Africa and he follows cricket and when we sat together and chatted we discussed a lot of cricket not just tennis so it has to be Roger.”The 51-...
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‘I don’t have any regrets’: England great James Anderson ‘proud’ of longevity as Test exit looms | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: James Anderson, who will turn 42 at the end of July, expressed his pride in his longevity as a Test bowler as he readies himself for his final international match. The first game of the series between England and the West Indies at Lord's, commencing on Wednesday, will mark his retirement from international cricket.Anderson's remarkable career has spanned over two decades, during which he has amassed an impressive tally of 700 Test wickets.His achievement is unparalleled among fast bowlers, with no other seamer having taken more wickets in the format. In terms of Test appearances, only the legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has played more matches than Anderson's 188."Playing my 188th Test at just short of 42 years old, makes me the most proud and I'm still pushing mys...
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‘The other guy is from Indian cricket team’: Sachin Tendulkar picks partner beyond Roger Federer and Shane Warne. Watch | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar graced the prestigious Centre Court at Wimbledon 2024 with his presence on Saturday. Besides witnessing the high-octane tennis matches, Tendulkar shared a frame with Roger Federer and expressed his desire to partner with the tennis legend in a cricket match.Tendulkar, when queried about his preferred tennis star to partner with in cricket, chose Federer, attributing his choice to Federer's familial cricket background and their mutual enjoyment of the game. Tendulkar said, "One tennis player I would love to bat with has to be Roger (Federer) because he has also got cricketing connections. His mother is from South Africa, and he follows cricket. And when we sat together and chatted, we discussed a lot of cricket, not just tennis. So i...
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Watch: Global sports icons, including India’s Sachin Tendlukar, welcomed to the Royal Box at Wimbledon 2024 | Tennis News – Times of India

The Royal Box at Wimbledon's centre court is always one of the centres of attraction during arguably the most revered Grand Slam event on the international tennis calendar, and global sporting icons graced the occasion at this year's edition as well.As a tradition, the celebrities are individually introduced to the crowd in attendance and welcomed to the Royal Box. Among those present on Saturday were cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar from India, alongside greats of the gentleman's game from England, namely Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Joe Root -- each receiving a rousing reception from the crowd. WATCH VIDEOTendulkar, Guardiola, Olympians and sporting stars welcomed into royal box | Wimbledon 2024Among the other sporting royalty present were Premier League champions Manchester City's coac...
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‘Please welcome, Sachin Tendulkar’: Wimbledon Centre Court erupts in applause for cricket icon. Watch | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Wimbledon Centre Court experienced a special moment when the announcer hailed Sachin Tendulkar as a cricketing icon known for being a World Cup winner and the highest run-scorer in the history of the sport. This announcement was met with significant applause from the audience. The post capturing this moment, titled "It's great to welcome you back to Centre Court, @sachin_rt," displays the warm reception he received."We are also joined by a legend of the game from India.Another World Cup winner and all-time highest run scorer in the cricket history, please welcome, Sachin Tendulkar!" The crowd erupted in applause for the cricket icon, marking a grand and memorable welcome for Tendulkar.Watch:Accompanying Sachin Tendulkar in the VIP section were notable England cricketers B...
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Never seen Rohit so emotional in 15 years like he was after final, says Kohli | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: During the team's felicitation ceremony at a packed Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, Virat Kohli shared a heartfelt moment with Rohit Sharma. In their fifteen-year-long association, Kohli had never witnessed "an emotional" Rohit until the Indian captain embraced him with tears in his eyes following the T20 World Cup victory."This is the first time in 15 years that I have seen Rohit show so much emotion.When we were climbing those steps (at Kensington Oval) he was crying and I was crying," Kohli said, as quoted by PTI, during the ceremony after a memorable open bus victory parade.As the Indian team celebrated their triumph, Kohli's mind wandered back to a statement he had made on this very ground when he was just 21 years old. At that time, he had declared, "it was only...
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