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Hardik Pandya’s tactics left Steve Smith ‘perplexed’; all-rounder’s captaincy has been ‘ordinary’, says Irfan Pathan

After Mumbai Indians lost their second match in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League, former cricketers again pointed out flaws in MI skipper Hardik Pandya’s captaincy and the tactics he employed. Mumbai Indians’ bowlers were tonked for 277 runs in a game that saw 523 runs being scored overall. In reply, Mumbai’s batters could only manage to score 246/5 as their chase fell short by 31 runs. Australia cricketer Steve Smith, who is on the commentary panel for Star Sports, expressed his surprise at some of the tactics employed by Mumbai Indians captain Hardik during the match. “I was perplexed with some of their bowling changes in the first innings for Mumbai. Jasprit Bumrah bowled in the 4th over where he went for 5 runs. Then, we didn’t see him again till the 13th over when SR...
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Takeaway from SRH vs MI six-hitting festival: 300-run mark in IPL is closer than ever before

SRH vs MI, IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad broke an IPL record on Wednesday; the highest score in the league that keeps lifting its yardstick. Travis Head and friends nearly breached a barrier too; the league’s first 300. They eventually fell 23 runs short of the golden frontier, but there were moments in the game they threatened to reach the elusive shore. A margin of 23 runs looks distant in this format, but look deeper and closer, the total was not that far away. Four more sixes, or six more fours, which they were adequately capable of, could have scripted history. There were 21 dot balls. Better manipulation of fields, more risks paying off, a top-edge or two, or a more fluent Mayank Agarwal (11 from 13 balls), or no Agarwal at all, the league’s first 300 could have been born. That th...
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IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians clash creates T20 cricket history with highest-ever match aggregate | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hyderabad witnessed a historic day as Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched a thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians by 31 runs in a high-scoring encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday.Batting first, Sunrisers embarked on a record-breaking spree, posting an astounding 277/3 in their allotted 20 overs. This remarkable total shattered the IPL record for the highest-ever team total, previously held by Royal Challengers Bangalore (263/5 vs Pune Warriors India) in 2013.In reply, Mumbai Indians launched a valiant pursuit but fell short, accumulating 246/5 in their 20 overs. Nonetheless, their total became the highest second-innings score in IPL history.The combined total of 523 runs marked a new milestone in T20 cricket, becoming the highest match aggregate ever rec...
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‘I know my name is often used to just…’: Virat Kohli on T20 cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli played a superb knock of 77 to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinch a four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday. With this win, RCB opened their account in IPL 2024 after suffering defeat in the season's opener against Chennai Super Kings.Kohli, who smashed 11 fours and two sixes during his 49-ball stay at the crease, single-handedly led RCB's chase before Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror sealed the deal with an unbeaten 48-run stand. RCB made 178 for six with four balls to spare.Kohli has been adjudged player of the match for his knock and also takes the orange cap for sitting top of the list of highest run-getters of this season."Don't get overexcited, it's just two games. I know what this (orange cap) means. It's ...
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Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusinghe criticizes BPL | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chandika Hathurusinghe, the coach of the Bangladesh cricket team, has raised concerns about the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), asserting that it has not contributed significantly to the development of T20 cricket in the country.Hathurusinghe highlighted a lack of local participation in key roles such as batting and bowling, with clubs overly reliant on foreign players during critical moments of the game. He urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to intervene and implement regulations to address the issue of players participating in multiple tournaments within the same window."We [Bangladesh] don't have a proper T20 tournament. This sounds very odd. When I am watching the BPL, I sometimes turn off the TV. Some players are not even of the [required] class. I have a big...
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‘Anyone who thinks T20 is a better game than the 50-over game is off their rocker’, says Ian Chappell | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has expressed concerns about the future of the 50-over format, attributing his apprehensions to the approach of cricket administrators.Chappell's remarks follow the decision to transition the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy, traditionally an ODI series since its inception in 2004, to T20Is. The change will be implemented in the upcoming series between Australia and New Zealand, set to commence in Wellington on Wednesday.Both Cricket Australia (CA) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have indicated the adoption of a points system for future back-to-back ODI and T20I series between the Trans-Tasman rivals."They certainly have T20 cricket at the top of the pole, and there's more and more T20 cricket being played and less and less 50-over cricket. Anyone wh...
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Mark Butcher Praises Heinrich Klaasen: One of the Best T20 Batsmen in World Cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England batter Mark Butcher has expressed high praise for South African batter Heinrich Klaasen, considering him one of the best T20 batters in world cricket at the moment. Butcher shared his opinion in an exclusive video on the SA20 official website, where he specifically highlighted Klaasen's exceptional skills in T20 cricket.Butcher, who is currently in South Africa for commentary duties in the SA20 season two, had the opportunity to witness Klaasen's remarkable performance during the ICC Cricket World Cup in India.His explosive innings, particularly his stroke-filled 109 runs off 67 balls, left a lasting impression on Butcher, reinforcing his belief in Klaasen's prowess in the T20 format.While Klaasen's standout performance may have taken place in the 50-overs vers...
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It’s difficult to match quality of IPL: Tom Moody – Times of India

DUBAI: Former Australian player Tom Moody is a very popular figure when it comes to franchise cricket. The all-rounder, currently in Dubai, is the director of cricket for the Desert Vipers, who finished runners-up in the opening edition of the DP World ILT20 here.Ahead of the second season of the league, the veteran Aussie feels the team is well prepared this year to go the distance. "We feel our recruitment process has been robust and we are going into the tournament with a lot of confidence and with a feeling that we will play till the last game and hopefully win," said Moody, during an interaction at the ICC Academy here.Though franchise cricket leagues are coming up all around the world, there is still a big gap among them. Talking about the same, Moody said, "This league is still v...
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‘Why are batters allowed to…’: Ian Chappell slams slow pace of play in Test cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The rise of T20 cricket has posed a threat to the survival of Test cricket, and according to Australian cricket legend Ian Chappell, another detrimental factor is the "abysmal pace of play." Chappell, in his column for ESPNcricinfo, attributes the sluggish tempo of the game to the batters, highlighting their tendency to waste considerable time in the middle."The pace of play in Test cricket is abysmal. It's slowing every day and nothing is being done to improve matters."On the one hand Ben Stokes genuinely strives to improve the entertainment quotient of Test cricket but he's being undermined by the administrators' lack of initiative," he wrote before asking some pertinent questions."Why are batters allowed to meet mid-pitch during overs to discuss who knows what without pena...
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‘He is a match-winner in short format, but…’: Kumar Sangakkara on Dhruv Jurel | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Dhruv Jurel's remarkable work ethic and relentless pursuit of excellence caught the attention of Rajasthan Royals, as noted by the IPL team's Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara. The talented young batter-keeper from Uttar Pradesh has now earned his maiden call-up to the Indian Test squad for the upcoming series against England.Jurel showcased his skills during the last IPL season, making a significant impact with his performances.His journey to the top has been marked by outstanding red-ball displays for his state in domestic cricket, and he has consistently represented India 'A'.The recognition of Jurel's dedication and talent is a testament to his hard work and commitment to the sport. As he prepares for the challenges at the international level, his inclusion in the Ind...
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‘Something is wrong’: AB de Villiers not happy after India-South Africa Test series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary batter AB de Villiers expressed his dissatisfaction with the recently concluded Test series between India and South Africa, lamenting the absence of a third match. He attributed the scarcity of Test matches to the growing influence of T20 leagues.South Africa secured victory in the opening Test in Centurion by an innings and 32 runs within three days.Subsequently, India triumphed in the second Test at Cape Town by seven wickets, concluding in just four and a half sessions, marking it as the shortest match played in the format."I am not happy that there is not a third Test. You have to blame the T20 cricket going around the world for that. I do not know whom to blame, but I sense something is wrong. If you want to see all the teams compete and see who is the best Tes...
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SA Test team controversy | This might be an inflexion point in the game, but we need to care

Only two players from the South African team that beat India in the first Test are in the squad to play in New Zealand. Image for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images It has been happening for a while but now it is out in the open, shorn of the veneer of normalcy that administrators like to put on things.South Africa favouring their domestic T20 tournament over a Test series in New Zealand is only the latest and least ambiguous step in a journey that cricket has been making in recent years. This might be an inflexion point in the game.Only two players from the team that beat India in the first Test (Keegan Petersen and David Bedingham) are in the squad. South Africa are led by Neil Brand, who will be making his Test debut. Six others are uncapped too.Former Australian captain St...
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Watch: Harry Brook smashes 24 runs in last over to help England chase down West Indies’ 223

In a drama-filled second T20I, Harry Brook smashed 24 runs in the las over when 21 were needed and helped England chased down 222 with one ball to spare to level the five-match series against West Indies. West Indies put up a formidable 222 for 6, the highest T20 score at Grenada National Cricket Stadium. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀! 🏏 Just watch this final over… Harry Brook take a bow! 👏#WIvENG pic.twitter.com/raErDRlvTZ — Cricket on TNT Sports (@cricketontnt) December 16, 2023 But England followed a great start — 73-0 after the powerplay and a 115 opening partnership between Salt and captain Jos Buttler — with an even better finish by Salt with help from Liam Livingstone and Brook to reach 226-3 and win by seven wickets. Salt finished 109 not out from 5...
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‘I hope Rinku Singh doesn’t want to be tagged himself as a…’: Ashish Nehra | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rinku Singh's consistent ability to successfully finish the matches, whether in the IPL or T20 internationals, has earned him the reputation of being a reliable finisher.However, former India pacer Ashish Nehra doesn't seem to be impressed with the word 'finisher' and feels a player of Rinku's caliber can even bat up the order and be in the scheme of the things of ODI cricket as well.Rinku smashed an unbeaten 31* in just nine balls in the second T20I against Australia consisting of four boundaries and two sixes. He also played a crucial role in the first match to help India chase down 209 with his unbeaten 22 off 14 balls."This is not the first time he has done it. We all have been discussing his role, his power. Not just about his batting, even with the way he throws himself...
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‘Any selector will be tempted…’: Ashish Nehra on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s T20I future | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The speculation surrounding the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in T20Is has been the talk of the town, specially within the cricket fraternity, following India's defeat in the World Cup final against Australia.Skipper Rohit and Kohli have been away from the shortest format since India's T20 World Cupsemi-final exit in November 2022.Hardik Pandya has mostly led the Indian team in T20Is since then.But former India pacer Ashish Nehra feels both the batters should continue playing T20Is given their current form and any selector will be tempted to get them on board."Virat Kohli is scoring 800 runs, 1000 runs in a calendar year. The way Rohit Sharma is batting, any selector will be tempted. Although they might have a discussion about whether or not Kohli and Rohit want to p...
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Australia’s Travis Head ready to throw his hat into IPL auction | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Having dedicated significant time to mastering red-ball cricket, Australian opener Travis Head expressed his eagerness to venture into the fast-paced world of T20 cricket.The 29-year-old, with an extensive record of 42 Tests and 62 ODIs, aims to participate in the IPL auction in December.Despite limited T20I exposure (20 matches) and a highest score of 91 against South Africa in August-September, Head is ready to embrace the slam-bang format and explore new opportunities in the upcoming IPL auction."I will be in," Head told reporters in Kolkata when asked if he will put his name in the IPL auction next year."I was restricted a little bit on time last year with getting married. I will put myself in this year and hopefully get picked up and get an opportunity. It was nice to be...
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Cricket, squash among 5 sports included in 2028 Los Angeles Olympic programme

Image for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Five sports, including cricket and squash, were included in the 2028 Los Angeles Games on Monday after gaining the approval of the International Olympic Committee.Cricket makes its return to the Olympics after more than 100 years after the sport was approved for inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee’s executive board.IOC president Thomas Bach, speaking after the second day of an executive board meeting in Mumbai on October 13, said officials had accepted a proposal by LA organisers for Twenty20 cricket to be included as one of five new sports together with baseball/softball, flag football (non-contact American football), squash and lacrosse.But the final choice of which sports a...
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Australia thrashes South Africa by 111 runs in Durban T20

Australia’s Mitchell Marsh in action as South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs looks on during the 1st T20 in Durban, South Africa, on August 30, 2023 | Photo Credit: Reuters Australia turned the highest Twenty20 total at Kingsmead into a 111-run win over South Africa. Made to bat first, Australia put up 226-6 then bowled out South Africa for 115 in 15.3 overs.New captain Mitch Marsh led with a 22-ball fifty in an unbeaten 92, and was supported by Tim David's 28-ball 64. All four debutants contributed, especially leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha with 4-31 and fast bowler Spencer Johnson's 2-33.South Africa never got going. It was 69-5 and lost its last five wickets for nine runs.Marsh walked in after only three deliveries and plundered 20 runs in the game's second over bowled by Lungi Ngidi. Matthew...
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Would love to see Virat Kohli play T10 format: Robin Uthappa | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa expressed his desire to witness Virat Kohli participating in the T10 format of the game.While representing the Atlanta Riders in the US Masters T10 League, Uthappa conveyed his perspective that the T10 format contributes a significant level of value to the realm of T20 cricket."I think T10 is here to stay. I think this version of the game is extremely entertaining for the viewer. Secondly, I think it opens up a different aspect of cricket that would add a lot of value to T20 cricket. So, I do hope that at some point, it gets introduced in India and the current cricketers can play this format of the game," said Uthappa."I certainly would love to see the Virat Kohli's of the world playing this version of the game. Because I think it would a...
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UAE thrashes New Zealand to level T20 series 1-1

UAE’s Muhammad Waseem reacts during the second T20 cricket match between the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on August 19, 2023. | Photo Credit: AFP Captain Muhammad Waseem smashed a chancy half-century and led United Arab Emirates to an emphatic win over a scratchy New Zealand to level their Twenty20 series on August 19.Waseem capitalised on two dropped catches and aced the run chase with a 29-ball 55 as UAE romped to 144-3 for a seven-wicket win with more than three overs to spare, and one of the best victories in a T20 against a test-playing nation.New Zealand's top order was strangled by the left-arm spin of Aaayan Afzal Khan, who took 3-20, before Mark Chapman’s fighting 63 off 46 balls lifted the Kiwis to 142-8.Defending that total...