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8Apr By source belowNo Comments
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‘MSD ended up…’: When MS Dhoni lost his cool, recalls Shane Watson | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australian great Shane Watson recounted a memorable incident involving the then Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The incident took place during CSK's match against the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2019 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.With just three runs required off the final three deliveries, tensions rose when Rajasthan Royals' all-rounder Ben Stokes delivered a high full-toss to Mitchell Santner. Santner managed to play the ball towards long-on, securing a crucial couple of runs. However, the on-field umpire Ulhas Gandhe deemed the delivery a waist-high no-ball. Surprisingly, this decision was overturned by the leg umpire Bruce Oxenford.Witnessing this turn of events, Ravindra Jadeja, positioned at the non-striker's end, engaged in conversation with th...
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5Apr By source belowNo Comments
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Not wise to rush Mayank Yadav into Tests: Shane Watson | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shane Watson, the two-time World Cup-winning Australian all-rounder, has cautioned against fast-tracking Mayank Yadav into Test cricket, despite the young pacer's impressive performances in the ongoing IPL.Yadav, representing the Lucknow Super Giants, has garnered attention with his raw pace and impressive control since making his debut against Punjab Kings.His consecutive match-winning displays have played a significant role in revitalizing his team's campaign in the tournament.However, Watson believes that while Yadav's performances in the IPL are noteworthy, it would be unwise to rush his progression to Test cricket. Also Read: How to watch IPL 2024 live in USA, Canada and MENA regionTest cricket demands a different skill set and level of experience, and Watson suggests th...
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2Apr By source belowNo Comments
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IPL 2024: How MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant turned the clock back in Vizag | Cricket News – Times of India

Master and protégé sparkled in the CSK-DC clash in VizagIt was rolling back of the clock. One that went a couple of years back, the other that went a couple of decades back.A quintessential Rishabh Pant innings was followed by vintage MS Dhoni in Vizag on Sunday. The protégé, coming back to competitive cricket after a horrific accident in December 2022, showed his wares first, then the master turned it on and made everyone stand up and yearn for more.Dhoni's powerful hits to the boundary ropes, and beyond it, were reminiscent of the time he went berserk against bowlers soon after he had made his international debut.His flowing golden mane peering out of the helmet added to the trip down the memory lane. His fans had spent two matches in this year's IPL without getting to see him wield t...
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1Apr By source belowNo Comments
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‘You’re not a true human being if…’: Shane Watson lauds Rishabh Pant’s comeback to cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson lauded Rishabh Pant's remarkable journey from a near-death car accident to a stunning performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL), stating that Pant's resilience is an inspiration to all.Pant, who survived a harrowing car crash in December 2022, made a triumphant return to competitive cricket in the IPL after undergoing major knee surgery and intense rehabilitation.Despite initial struggles in the tournament, Pant showcased his signature explosive batting style, scoring a crucial fifty with powerful boundaries and trademark one-handed sixes."It's inspirational, no question about it," remarked Watson, emphasizing the magnitude of Pant's achievement given his recent injuries. "You're not a true human being if you're not inspired by R...
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31Mar By source belowNo Comments
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‘Prithvi Shaw’s knock came from hurt within’, ‘Let’s hope that hunger stays’: Cricketers react to DC star’s knock

Prithvi Shaw spent the first two matches of Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2024 season out of the playing XI, but was finally recalled into the team for the game against the Chennai Super Kings at the ACA-VDCA stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. And he made his chance count, scoring a 27-ball 43, a knock which was studded with four boundaries and two sixes. Prithvi was among the four players who were retained by Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. But he was dropped by the franchise mid-way into IPL 2023. Coming into Sunday’s game, Prithvi had one half-century in his last 14 IPL innings. In fact, he was not even part of the match squads for their first two games. That hurt of being dropped for the first two games would have fueled his innings on Sunday, reckoned Virender Sehwag. ...
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30Mar By source belowNo Comments
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Uncertainty looms over Babar Azam’s decision on Pakistan’s white-ball captaincy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has offered Babar Azam the captaincy for the white-ball formats, but the star batsman is yet to make a decision, sources close to the matter have revealed.According to insiders, Babar has stipulated certain conditions for accepting the captaincy, notably including a role in the selection of coaches. He has expressed his desire to lead the team across all three formats of the game.However, the national selection committee appears to be divided on this issue.Notably, a former Punjab caretaker minister, despite lacking a cricketing background, opposes granting full authority to Babar."Some members of the selection committee now feel the best thing is to let Shaheen Shah Afridi continue as captain for the home T20 series against New Zealand in Apr...
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28Mar By source belowNo Comments
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IPL 2024: Why Shivam Dube is thriving at Chennai Super Kings | Cricket News – Times of India

Shivam Dube seems to have taken off from the last season. On Tuesday night, the big-hitting Mumbaikar's blazing 23-ball 51, which included five sixes, helped the Chennai Super Kings score 206 for six in 20 overs and eventually score a 63-run win over Gujarat Titans.ROLE CLARITY AT CSKHe played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals, but Dube seems to have found his mojo under MS Dhoni at CSK.The brief to him is very simple: Go and attack spin without fear. It has resulted in Dube smashed 57 sixes, including 35 sixes-the most by any Indian player in any edition of the IPL-in CSK's victorious campaign last year. After his latest heroics, Dube spoke about the freedom that CSK leadership has given him has worked to his advantage. "This franchise (CSK) is something differen...
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27Mar By source belowNo Comments
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Luke Ronchi emerges as front-runner for Pakistan’s head coach position | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has honed in on former Australia and New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Luke Ronchi as the prime candidate for the role of head coach. Sources within the PCB revealed on Wednesday that extensive discussions have transpired with the 42-year-old Ronchi, who boasts coaching experience with Pakistan Super League side Islamabad United.Amidst a scarcity of high-profile coaches willing to join the PCB ranks, Ronchi's name has risen to the forefront due to his familiarity with Pakistan cricket and his coaching credentials. Sources suggest that negotiations with Ronchi are progressing, with hopes of finalizing the contract in the coming days, ahead of Pakistan's upcoming home T20 series against New Zealand.Ronchi, who retired from professional cricket, has pr...
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14Mar By source belowNo Comments
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Shane Watson yet to decide on Pakistan coaching role despite PCB’s acceptance of demands | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson remains undecided on accepting the role of head coach for the Pakistan cricket team, despite the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) agreeing to his remuneration terms.Sources within the board revealed that Watson has demanded an annual salary of $2 million, roughly equivalent to 46 million rupees per month, marking the highest fee ever proposed for a foreign coach. This demand surpasses the compensations received by previous foreign coaches of Pakistan."Considering his young family in Australia and commitments in the USA Major League, he is assessing his options. The board expects him to dedicate ample time to Pakistan, aiding in talent discovery and domestic grooming," the source explained.Watson's deliberation on signing the contract is in...
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10Mar By source belowNo Comments
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Shane Watson in contention to become next Pakistan coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has emerged as a prime contender for the position of head coach of the Pakistan national men's team. The Pakistan team currently does not have a head coach and the national cricket board (PCB) plans to fill the spot before their upcoming home white-ball series against New Zealand in April.The PCB wants someone to fill the job permanently rather than temporarily, as was the case when former all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez was appointed for tours of Australia and New Zealand in December and January, as per ESPNCricinfo.Watson is presently in Pakistan, having a stint as coach with Pakistan Super League (PSL) Quetta Gladiators this year. He has overseen the franchise's resurgence, and they are on track to make the playoffs for the first time...
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8Nov By source belowNo Comments
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‘Humko bulao, I’ll teach everyone Hindi & some cricket’: Ravi Shastri’s hilarious response on being next England coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England on Wednesday finally had a win coming their way as they demolished Netherlands by 160 runs to snap their five-match losing streak at the World Cup.England rode on Ben Stokes' maiden World Cup ton and an all-round performance from the bowlers to register their second win.Having already been eliminated, the win came as a respite for Jos Buttler and co.amid some serious questions being raised over the team's performances in the tournament.With skipper Jos Buttler and the coaching staff under fire, former India coach Ravi Shastri shared his willingness of becoming the next England coach.Responding to a question from a fan during the England-Netherlands match, Shastri, in his own unique style said that it won't be a problem for him to coach the English side."Haan, humko bu...
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28Oct By source belowNo Comments
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Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli turn to ‘Batman of Mumbai’ | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Mumbai has been home to many great India batsmen, including Sachin Tendulkar. But there is only one 'Batman of Mumbai' -- Aslam Chaudhry.Unlike his fictional namesake, there is no need to use a flashlight or special telephone line to get hold of the bat-maker and repair specialist when the world's leading run-scorers need their favourite blades reconditioned while touring India or appearing in the lucrative Indian Premier League.Instead a call is put into Chaudhry's small, decades-old, workshop in a Mumbai side street, the home of M. Ashraf Bros, a bat-manufacturing business set up by his father in the late 1920s.Photographs of Tendulkar, a longstanding client, with Chaudhry adorn the walls.India's Virat Kohli, one of the leading run-scorers at the ongoing World Cup on home soil...
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22Oct By source belowNo Comments
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‘Don’t just call me a Pakistani…’: Waqar Younis’ stunning remark goes viral | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The legendary Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis tickled his funny bone as his comment went viral after the Pakistan-Australia match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.After being presented as Pakistani in the post match show along with former Australian cricketers Shane Watson and Aaron Finch, Waqar quickly reminded the panel of his Aussie connection. "I'm a half Aussie, don't just call me a Pakistani," he said on Star Sports.Waqar got married to Faryal, a doctor who hails from a Pakistani-Australian background. The couple has three kids and their residence is located in the town of Castle Hill, situated in the New South Wales region of Australia.Pakistan suffered 62-run defeat against Australia after they were bowled out for 305 in 45.3 overs, leaving both teams o...
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22Sep By source belowNo Comments
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‘If you want to win the World Cup, then you have to beat…’: Gautam Gambhir to Team India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, former India opener and a key member of the 2011 Men's ODI World Cup-winning team, has emphasised the significance of India's opening encounter against Australia in the upcoming mega event. Gambhir believes that if Rohit Sharma's side aims to clinch the coveted trophy, the clash against Australia will be the most pivotal game of their campaign.India, the champions of 1983 and 2011, will commence their quest in the 13th edition of the Men's ODI World Cupwith a showdown against the five-time champions, Australia, on October 8 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.This tournament marks the first time India is solely hosting the Men's ODI World Cup."Look, I have always said this, and there is no doubt in this, that if you want to win the World Cup, then you hav...
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16Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Wahab Riaz announces international retirement to focus on franchise cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

KARACHI: Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz on Wednesday announced his retirement from international cricket to focus on playing T20 leagues around the world.The 38-year-old left-arm pacer played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20 Internationals from 2008-2020, claiming 83, 120 and 34 wickets respectively."After an incredible journey, I've decided to retire from international cricket. Big thank you to PCB, my family, coaches, mentors, teammates, fans, and everyone who supported me. Exciting times ahead in the world of franchise cricket!," he said in a statement posted on social media platform X, formerly Twitter."As I bid farewell to this chapter, I am thrilled to embark on a new adventure in franchise cricket, where I hope to entertain and inspire audiences while competing against some of the b...
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29Jun By source belowNo Comments
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Ajit Agarkar quits Delhi Capitals after throwing his hat in selection ring | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Frontrunner for the chief selector's job of the senior men's national team, former India pacer Ajit Agarkar on Thursday quit from his post of assistant coach in IPL franchise Delhi Capitals.With news doing the rounds that Agarkar has thrown in his hat for the top job, DC's social media post on Thursday thanking Agarkar for his contributions, confirms Agarkar's intent of running for vacant post.With Agarkar's name in the reckoning, the now BCCI might have to increase the annual remuneration of Rs 1 crore offered to the chairman of selectors and Rs 90 lakh for the other members of the panel. Agarkar, who worked as an assistant coach with DC and as a commentator, earns way more than current annual package of chief selector and hence, the BCCI will have to review the existing pay...
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24Jun By source belowNo Comments
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MLC gives Shane Watson maiden break as head coach – Times of India

NEW DELHI: San Francisco Unicorns have announced former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as the team's head coach for the inaugural edition of the Major League Cricket T20 tournament in the US. This will be Watson's first stint as the head coach of a team. Watson's journey as coach began with the Delhi Capitals side in the Indian Premier League, where he has assisted the team's chief coach and former teammate Ricky Ponting in the league's last two editions. Watson's impressive CV includes winning the 2007 and 2015 ODI World Cups for Australia besides two Champions Trophy titles in 2006 and 2009. He was also part of IPL title-winning teams in 2008 (Rajasthan Royals) and 2018 (Chennai Super Kings).Accompanying Watson at the Unicorns will be a host of fellow Australians in the form of p...
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14Jun By source belowNo Comments
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Ricky Ponting to stay as Delhi Capitals head coach, hints co-owner Parth Jindal | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal on Wednesday hinted that former Australia captain Ricky Ponting is likely to be retained as the head coach of the franchise despite the team's disappointing ninth-place finish in the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).There were speculations about Ponting's future with the franchise after their poor performance, but Jindal's tweet hinted at the continuation of the core think-tank, which includes Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly and Ponting. This suggests that Ponting will remain in his role as the head coach for the upcoming season."Preparations for next years' IPL are underway here Delhi Capitals, along side SGanguly99 and Ricky Ponting. We assure the fans that Kiran (Grandhi) and I are working hard to get back to where we ...
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