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Suryakumar Yadav inches closer to Rohit Sharma’s record | Cricket News – Times of India

Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India are set to face South Africa in a four-match Twenty20 International series, and all eyes will be on captain Suryakumar Yadav, who is approaching a significant milestone in his career.Suryakumar currently ranks third among Indian batters with the most runs against South Africa in T20Is. Surya, with 346 runs in 7 T20Is at an impressive average of 57.66, needs just 84 more runs to surpass Rohit Sharma's record and become the highest-scoring Indian batter against South Africa in T20Is.India's Test and ODI captain Rohit, who led India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup earlier this year, tops the list with 429 runs at an average of 26.81 in 18 T20I matches against South Africa.India’s run machine Virat Kohli is second on the tally...
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‘Bewakoof tu nahi, mai hu’: MS Dhoni’s cheeky response after CSK bowler goes against his advice | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni’s ability to blend leadership with humour was on full display during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 season, as recalled by former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Mohit Sharma on the "2 Sloggers" podcast. Mohit recounted a moment involving fellow CSK bowler Deepak Chahar. During an IPL encounter in Chennai, Chahar bowled a knuckle ball that was hit for a boundary. Dhoni, noticing the bowler's struggle, advised him to avoid knuckle ball. Chahar agreed; but a few balls later, he bowled the same knuckle ball again, which this time flew over the batter's head."Deepak Chahar has also received a lot of sticks (from Dhoni). In 2019, Deepak was playing, and I was not. The game was in Chennai, and everyone was sweating profusely. He bowled a knuckle ball that I think was a ...
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When Amit Mishra batted ahead of Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni, scoring 84 with Sachin Tendulkar in England | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Amit Mishra, renowned for his spin bowling, surprised everyone with his exceptional batting performance, outclassing both Indian batters and England bowlers. In an innings where prominent players such as MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir got out for 3 runs each, Mishra partnered with Sachin Tendulkar to score 84 runs.The English team grew increasingly frustrated due to Mishra's steadfast batting and their missed opportunities to dismiss Tendulkar.The tension on the field was noticeable as English players struggled to capitalize on their chances.The frustration led to a breach of cricket etiquette, with England players walking across the pitch. This behavior prompted the umpires to issue an official warning to England captain Andrew Strauss for his team's repeated violations. Despite t...
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Suresh Raina makes bold Virat Kohli claim ahead of Bangladesh series, says… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After a nine-month break from Test cricket, Virat Kohli is poised to rejoin the team for a grueling schedule of 10 Test matches, starting with a two-Test series against Bangladesh in Chennai.With the Indian men's cricket team preparing for a pivotal season in the World Test Championship (WTC), all eyes are on Kohli's return to the longest format of the game. Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has expressed immense confidence in Kohli's ability to excel in this crucial period. Raina predicts a run-fest from the star batsman. "Rohit is a fantastic captain and he proved it when the Indian team lifted the T20 World Cup Trophy. But the focus will be on Virat Kohli's return to Red-ball cricket. He loves Test matches and gives a lot of respect to them. Leading to the WTC, India will ...
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Suresh Raina wants this top-order batter to be India’s next T20I captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has endorsed vice-captain Shubman Gill as the ideal candidate for India’s next T20 captain despite BCCI recently appointed Suryakumar Yadav as the T20 captain ahead of Hardik Pandya.Raina believes Gill’s impressive performances and leadership qualities make him a standout choice for the role. Gill’s calmness under pressure, combined with his aggressive and strategic batting style, positions him as a natural leader."Shubman Gill is a super star.Gill is vice captain; it means someone is thinking about him. If he does well in the IPL and wins the trophy he is the future (captaincy). He will be the next super star," PTI quoted Raina as saying at an event.Raina is also thrilled about Rishabh Pant's imminent return to Test cricket after nearly two ...
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‘Important players should be…’: Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu weigh in on IPL retention | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League greats Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu have advocated for increased player retention ahead of the 2025 IPL auction. They believe that maintaining a stable core is crucial for teams' performance in the competition. During the last mega auction in 2022, IPL teams were allowed to retain up to four players.As the three-year cycle concludes and a mega auction aaround the corner, varied opinions on the number of players that should be retained have come in. Some teams are in favor of retaining up to eight players, while others are comfortable with four or five. The IPL Governing Council has yet to make a decision on this matter."Personally I feel retentions have to be a lot more because a franchise invests a lot on player, the core of the team is what makes every ...
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Ssshhhh…! When Suresh Raina silenced Pakistan fans | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The rivalry between India and Pakistan in cricket is unparalleled, captivating fans worldwide whenever these two nations clash on the field. One memorable incident occurred during the ICC T20 World Cup 2012, when former Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina silenced Pakistani supporters in his own unique way.In a Super 8s encounter at the jam-packed R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Pakistan batted first but struggled against India's bowling attack. Lakshmipathy Balaji and R Ashwin were the standout performers, taking three and two wickets respectively. Pakistan's innings lacked substantial partnerships, with only Shoaib Malik managing a top score of 28. AFP PhotoThe crucial moment came when Pakistan's captain, Mohammad Hafeez, was caught behind off Virat Kohli's bowling for 15.After Ha...
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Suresh Raina picked up by this new franchise ahead of second season of US Masters T10 | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Chicago Players franchise has added former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina to their squad for the second season of US Masters T10, which will take place in Houston, Texas, from November 8 to November 17.The Chicago Players, a new franchise for this season, bolstered their lineup with key players including Parthiv Patel and Isuru Udana. Additionally, the team features Gurkeerat Singh, Ishwar Pandey, Anureet Singh, and former New Zealand all-rounder Jesse Ryder."I am thrilled to be a part of The Chicago Players and excited to represent this dynamic franchise in the US Masters T10. The fast-paced nature of the T10 format is something I enjoy, and I look forward to playing in front of passionate cricket fans in the USA," IANS quoted Raina as saying.The team is owned by Vishal Pate...
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‘MS Dhoni!’: Suresh Raina’s mic-drop answer to ’20 runs in an over’ query. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a recent podcast, Suresh Raina was posed with a hypothetical yet high-stakes question: "Your team needs 20 runs in the final over, who would you choose as your batting partner?" Without missing a beat, Raina responded with confidence, "MS Dhoni." When the hosts offered him options, Raina shut down the suggestion with a mic-drop response: "I don’t want options!"Watch:This exchange perfectly encapsulates the unwavering trust and camaraderie that Raina shares with Dhoni, his former captain and longtime Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammate. While doubts swirl around whether Dhoni will play another season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Raina remains firm in his belief that Dhoni has more to offer, especially in mentoring the next generation.Dhoni had passed on the CSK captaincy...
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Jonty Rhodes names star India all-rounder as the best fielder in modern cricket – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Because of his versatility in fielding at any position on the ground, former South Africa cricketer and Pro Cricket League brand ambassador Jonty Rhodes declared that Ravindra Jadeja is the "best fielder" in modern cricket.After India won the T20 World Cup in Barbados in June of this year, Jadeja, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma announced their retirements from Twenty20 international cricket.Jadeja did, however, affirm that he will represent the nation in ODI and Test cricket. Earlier this month, during the ODI portion of the Sri Lanka trip, the all-round player was rested."Two of the players whom I have always admired as a fielder are Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja. They two are the best Indian fielders but when I talk of modern cricket, the best fielder it is surely Ravindra J...
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MS Dhoni’s close friend wants him to play IPL 2025 | Cricket News – Times of India

Doubts remain whether MS Dhoni will return to play another season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but Dhoni's close friend and former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammate Suresh Raina wants the legend to hand-hold Ruturaj Gaikwad for another season to teach him captaincy skills. Dhoni handed over the CSK captaincy to Gaikwad ahead of IPL 2024.Talking to 'Sports Tak', Raina said Dhoni's batting during the last edition of the IPL left little doubt that he has another season left in him."I want MS Dhoni to play in IPL 2025, considering how he batted last year. I feel Ruturaj Gaikwad needs one more year, the way he captained and a lot of things were said after the loss to RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru). However, Ruturaj has done a great job," said Raina, who announced his intern...
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‘Can’t take Bangladesh lightly’: Suresh Raina ahead of India’s Test series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina has cautioned against underestimating Bangladesh in the upcoming Test series, emphasizing the Asian side's potent spin attack. Speaking on the sidelines of a Legends League Cricket event, Raina highlighted the series as crucial preparation for India's tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy."Now, a team for Tests will be formed.Top players playing Duleep Trophy is a nice initiative by the BCCI. You get to know a lot of things when you play red-ball cricket," said Raina, as quoted by ANI. He lauded the BCCI's initiative to include top international stars and emerging talents in the tournament, scheduled to commence on September 5th."You cannot take Bangladesh lightly as they have a fine spin bowling attack and some good players who ...
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