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Venkatesh Prasad bats for inclusion of Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh in India’s T20 World Cup eleven | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad wants all-rounder Shivam Dube and swashbuckling Rinku Singh in the national team for the upcoming T20 World Cup in June.Dube has emerged as a standout performer for CSK in the ongoing IPL season, displaying an impressive strike rate of over 160. Given the spin-friendly conditions expected in the West Indies, Dube's skills could be crucial in navigating the slower pitches.Rinku Singh, known for his explosive batting prowess has made a compelling case for selection in India's T20 World Cup squad, particularly with the tournament being held in the USA and Caribbean."Shivam Dube for his striking ability against spinners, Surya (Kumar Yadav) for being the best T20 international batter and Rinku Singh for his exceptional finishing ability,"...

8Apr

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Virat Kohli’s value beyond strike-rate, should be in for T20 World Cup: Brian Lara | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Legendary Brian Lara has emphasized that Virat Kohli's impact goes beyond mere statistics, advocating strongly for Royal Challengers Bangalore superstar's inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad.Kohli faced criticism on social media following his 67-ball century for RCB against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. The innings matched the slowest century in IPL history, previously achieved by Manish Pandey in 2009.“The strike-rate depends on position, and for an opener strike-rate of 130-140 is pretty alright. But if you are coming in the middle-order then you may be required to hit at 150 or 160. As you have seen in this IPL, batsmen are hitting at 200 in the latter part of an innings.“But an opener like Kohli always has the chance of starting at 130, bat through the overs and ...

8Apr

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‘With that pace and accuracy…’: Former chief selector wants Mayank Yadav in India’s T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: New found Lucknow Super Giants speedster Mayank Yadav has been the talk of the town in the ongoing 17th edition of the Indian Premier League. Swaying away everyone with his pace and accuracy, the speed merchant, who recently clocked the fastest delivery of the season at 156.7 kmph, has everyone talking about him.And former chief selector MSK Prasad is of the opinion that Mayank deserves a place in India's T20 World Cup squad. Prasad, who is now LSG's strategic consultant, pointed out that Mayank has managed to unsettle and rattle the best in the business and the 21-year-old has been able to absorb the pressure really well at the big stage such as the IPL. “Had it been some other format, probably I would have thought differently. I would have taken a call only after watc...

7Apr

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‘Standout moment in Indian cricket was…’: India cricketers reveal their choice | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Reflecting on one of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket history, Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Dinesh Karthik reminisced about Yuvraj Singh's heroics during India's T20 World Cup 2007 clash against England, labeling it as the "standout moment in Indian cricket."On September 19, 2007, at Kingsmead, Yuvraj showcased a breathtaking performance that etched his name in the annals of cricketing folklore.In a crucial Super Eight phase match, both India and England were in dire need of a victory after losing their previous matches.The flamboyant batsman displayed a display of sheer brilliance by smashing six sixes in an over bowled by Stuart Broad, achieving a fifty off just 12 balls, which remains the fastest in the T20 format. Yuvraj's record-breaking feat played ...

6Apr

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Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad's leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League, an ESPNcricinfo report stated on Saturday. Hasaranga, who had not joined SRH, has been ruled after due to chronic heel pain in his left foot. The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) informed BCCI of his unavailability for the season. In December's IPL 2024 auction, Sri Lanka's star all-rounder was bought for his base price of Rs 1.5 crore by Hyderabad.A sought-after figure in the T20 league circuit, Hasaranga played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the last two seasons, doing well as a spinner.Hasaranaga, who last played in Sri Lanka's limited-overs series in Bangladesh in March, was treated by SLC medical personnel who felt the pain in his left heel was caused by wear and...

6Apr

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‘His form has been…’: Sourav Ganguly on Rishabh Pant’s selection in T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In spite of the fact that Rishabh Pant, the wicketkeeper-batter, is "fully fit," former India captain Sourav Ganguly stated on Saturday that the wicketkeeper-batter needs more time to get ready for the West Indies and USA T20 World Cup selection process.After returning to professional cricket after a terrifying car accident in December 2022, Pant, the captain of the Delhi Capitals, appears to be making progress in the ongoing Indian Premier League with back-to-back half-centuries.Asked if he thinks Pant is ready for selection in the India squad, Ganguly, who is DC's director of cricket, said after a team training session that: "Let a few more matches go. He is doing very well. As you all must have seen, you know, (wicket) keeping, batting. He has held up well."His form ...

6Apr

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Suryakumar Yadav back in the mix as faltering Mumbai Indians face Delhi Capitals at Wankhede | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The return of Suryakumar Yadav promises to inject much-needed vigor into Mumbai Indians' lineup as faltering MI and Delhi Capitals gear up to clash in a bid to reverse their fortunes in the Indian Premier League.With three consecutive losses, MI find themselves at the bottom of the table, while DC has also suffered setbacks, slipping to the ninth spot following a crushing defeat in their previous match.Suryakumar's potential comeback holds significant importance, especially with the impending T20 World Cup. Having recuperated from an ankle injury and surgery for sports hernia, the dynamic batter showed promising signs during his training session at the Wankhede Stadium, signaling his readiness to aid his struggling team.While MI's top order, including Rohit Sharma and I...

5Apr

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Delhi Capitals suffer injury blow as Kuldeep Yadav advised rest for groin niggle | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav is currently managing a groin niggle and has been recommended rest as a precautionary measure by the Delhi Capitals' team management during the ongoing Indian Premier League.The 29-year-old encountered the discomfort following DC's match against the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, which unfortunately ended in a loss for the team.Also Read: How to watch IPL 2024 live in USA, Canada and MENA regionDue to his injury, Kuldeep has had to sit out of the subsequent matches, allowing veteran pacer Ishant Sharma to make his return to the playing XI."It will take some time for him to be match fit," an IPL source told PTI when asked about Kuldeep's status.As a centrally-contracted player and a hopeful for the upcoming T20 World Cup, Kuldeep's injury and ...

5Apr

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Good news for Mumbai Indians: Suryakumar Yadav bats in the nets | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] MUMBAI: In a piece of news which will bring delight to the Mumbai Indians fans, star batsman Suryakumar Yadav, who joined the MI squad on Thursday, batted for close to two hours in the nets at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday.Arriving much earlier than the rest of the players, SKY practised his shots against throwdowns and MI left-arm spinner Kumar Kartikeya, and should be return to competitive cricket after almost three months for the team's next match, against the Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Having recovered from ankle and sports hernia injuries (which required a surgery) which kept him out of action since the start of this year, Surya was recently deemed fit by the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. Having lost all their three matches so far, MI...

5Apr

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IPL 2024: Stuart Broad backs struggling Jos Buttler to discover form | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Despite a subdued start in this year's Indian Premier League, Jos Buttler's former teammate, Stuart Broad, remains confident in the England white-ball captain's ability to bounce back. Buttler, who will lead England's T20 World Cup title defence, has faced challenges, managing only 35 runs in three matches for the Rajasthan Royals.Broad, speaking to Star Sports, acknowledged Buttler's recent lean patch but expressed optimism about his turnaround, stating, "Although he hasn't quite found his form in this tournament yet, he's been dismissed twice by some pretty good bowling.I think this will be the tournament where he plays well."IPL 2024 Points Table | IPL 2024 ScheduleHighlighting Buttler's crucial partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top of the order, Broad emphasi...

5Apr

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Stuart Broad reveals why Ben Stokes’s T20 World Cup withdrawal is ‘right decision’ | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former England pace sensation Stuart Broad has thrown his weight behind talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes' decision to skip this year's T20 World Cup due to fitness concerns.In an exclusive interaction at the Star Sports studio, Broad expressed support for Stokes' decision, stating, "Whatever Ben decides to do for the well-being of himself is the right decision."Acknowledging Stokes' track record of making sound career choices, Broad emphasized the significance of prioritizing health and workload management. "He wants to get back to (being) the all-rounder that he was and he feels like getting some workload through the knee in a controlled environment, without the help of a scale to pressurise the nature of a T20 World Cup, is the best choice," he said.While discussing ...

5Apr

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‘Mayank Yadav ko Haris Rauf ke video dikha rahe hain’ – Pakistan reporter blasted for bizarre claim | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] A sports content creator from Pakistan is facing flak on social media for his bizarre comment, where he claimed that India is preparing its new pace sensation Mayank Yadav for the India vs Pakistan match in the coming T20 World Cup by showing him the videos of Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf."Mayank Yadav will be part of India's T20 World Cup squad. I assure you.You can take a screenshot of my post. India are getting him ready and he will play against Pakistan. He is already being shown videos of Haris Rauf's spell against India in the last T20 World Cup," Farid Khan, whose bio on 'X' says 'worked with PCB', could be heard saying on a video he has posted.Interestingly, Rauf was famously given a pasting by Virat Kohli in the India vs Pakistan match in the last edition of the T20 World Cu...

4Apr

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‘Always tried to keep Shaheen away…’: Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has provided insight into his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi's recent removal from the captaincy, revealing that he had always harboured reservations about Shaheen assuming the role of skipper.Shaheen's tenure as T20I captain was short-lived, as he was relieved of the captaincy last Sunday after leading the Men in Green in just one series, resulting in a 4-1 defeat against New Zealand.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) subsequently reinstated Babar Azam as the captain of the white-ball format ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup.It has been reported by ESPNcricinfo that Shaheen expressed dissatisfaction after the PCB issued a statement on its official website regarding the captaincy change, attributing a statement to him that he did not ut...

4Apr

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EXCLUSIVE – ‘We have seen Sachin Tendulkar play under MS Dhoni…’: Sreesanth on Rohit Sharma playing under Hardik Pandya in IPL | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: When Hardik Pandya assumed the role of captain for the Mumbai Indians, replacing the experienced Rohit Sharma, the decision faced widespread criticism.Under Pandya's leadership, the new Mumbai Indians struggled, finding themselves at the bottom of the points table with three consecutive defeats.Former India pacer S Sreesanth, a member of India's victorious teams in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, believes that Rohit will excel in IPL 2024 now that he is relieved of the captaincy duties.TimesofIndia.com caught up with Sreesanth, who played 27 Tests, 53 ODIs, and 10 T20Is for India between 2005 and 2011, and spoke about the IPL 2024 title favourites, Rohit playing under Hardik, MS Dhoni's last season, RCB's title drought, and much more...Who do you see ...

4Apr

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IPL 2024: Is it time to fast-track pacer Mayank Yadav into the Indian team | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] MUMBAI: With each thunderbolt that Mayank Yadav is unleashing in IPL 2024, the latest one was a 156.7kph rocket which shattered his own record of 155.8 kmph there is now a growing buzz that the 21-year-old pace sensation from Delhi should be picked for the T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA in June. Word going around is that the decision-makers in Indian cricket are impressed with the pacer. “He’s ready for top-level cricket. The time to play him is now, when he has genuine pace, not when he loses this rare quality. In the past, India have lost out on tearaway pacers as they were made to play too late in their career, by which time they went down in pace; the case of former India pacer Abey Kuruvilla in the '90s is a classic example. At the moment, Mayank has a terrific chance o...

3Apr

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IPL 2024: CSK’s star pacer Mustafizur Rahman doubtful for Sunrisers Hyderabad clash | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: As per ESPNcricinfo's report, Chennai Super Kings' key pacer Mustafizur Rahman has departed for Bangladesh and his availability for CSK's upcoming IPL 2024 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Friday remains uncertain.Rahman, the left-arm seamer, has joined the rest of the touring group to facilitate visa acquisition for the upcoming T20 World Cup scheduled to be hosted by the West Indies and the United States.The T20 World Cup is set to commence on June 1, just a few days following the IPL final on May 26 in Chennai.Mustafizur's unique whippy cutters and enhanced pace proved to be a game-changer for CSK's bowling unit, as he made a remarkable impact by capturing a record seven wickets in just three games. His bowling average stood at an impressive 15.14, w...

3Apr

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Mayank Yadav: Still raw or ready for T20 World Cup? | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Mayank Yadav is not just bowling fast, but his sky-rocketing reputation as an express fast bowler has probably also put him in the fast lane to finding a place in the Indian team, and may be in line for a spot in the T20 World Cup squad as well.In just two career Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, the Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) pacer, who hails from Delhi, has impressed not just by bowling consistently above 150kmph but also hitting the right lengths and line to trouble every batsmen he has bowled to. The latest of his exploits came in LSG's match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday, where the right-arm speedster took three wickets (3/14) to dismantle the RCB top order, leading to LSG's victory over the home side at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.According to former Australia...

2Apr

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‘Talk of the town’: Brett Lee excited to see how Mayank Yadav progresses in next few months | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: As the T20 World Cup approaches, anticipation is mounting, and former Australian fast-bowling legend Brett Lee is eagerly awaiting the progress of India's latest pace sensation, Mayank Yadav, whom he describes as the "talk of the town."Mayank made a striking IPL debut for the Lucknow Super Giants against the Punjab Kings, where he grabbed headlines with his impressive performance.Recording figures of 3/27, Mayank showcased his blistering pace, captivating fans and experts alike.Notably, in the 12th over of Punjab's innings, he unleashed the season's fastest delivery, clocking an impressive 155.8 kmph, a moment that quickly went viral on social media platforms.IPL POINTS TABLE"First things first, I don't want to put any extra pressure on him, he is just 21. But he has go...

2Apr

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‘Virat Kohli seems to have…’: David Hussey fires ‘never write off your champions’ warning | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Australia cricketer David Hussey declared that Virat Kohli has "evolved again," cautioning against underestimating the champion player.Despite leading the run chart for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the current IPL season, Kohli faced criticism for his perceived lack of aggression in the recent match against KKR.IPL 2024 Points Table | IPL 2024 ScheduleKohli shares the position of the highest run-scorer with RR's Riyan Parag, accumulating 181 runs in three matches, including two fifties, at a strike rate of 141.4.As the T20 World Cup approaches, discussions about Kohli's place in the team have surfaced, notwithstanding his memorable performance against Pakistan in Melbourne."Virat Kohli is the leading run scorer, isn't he in the IPL currently?" Hussey replied wh...

2Apr

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‘Rohit Sharma wouldn’t have lost MI captaincy if…’: Navjot Singh Sidhu | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a recent statement made in the 'Star Sports Press Room', former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu shared his insights on the ongoing captaincy controversy surrounding the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the strategic challenges faced by teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL).Sidhu expressed his belief that if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had announced Rohit Sharma as the captain of India's T20 World Cup squad earlier, Rohit might not have been replaced by Hardik Pandya as MI's captain. He said, "If the BCCI had named Rohit as captain for the T20 World Cup in October, the franchise wouldn't have chosen Hardik as captain. It's a matter of the franchise's respect. So, the actual issue here is timing."Reflecting on the IPL matches, Sidhu acknowledged the h...