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Yashasvi Jaiswal chases Sachin Tendulkar’s record as India gear up for Adelaide Test against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

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Yashasvi Jaiswal chases Sachin Tendulkar’s record as India gear up for Adelaide Test against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As Team India prepares for the pink-ball Test match against Australia in Adelaide, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will have a record to aim for, one that might see him surpass the great Sachin Tendulkar.Jaiswal, who is only 22 years old, is smashing records. The young player dominated the home conditions for the majority of the year before slaying the Aussie conditions in the first Test match in Perth with a brilliant 161.Jaiswal has amassed 1,280 runs so far this year, including three hundreds and seven fifties, at an average of 58.18 and a strike rate of 72.52, with an unbeaten 214 his highest score. Border-Gavaskar TrophyThe young player needs just 282 more runs to surpass Sachin's record for the most Test runs an Indian has made in a calendar year.With seven hundreds and five fifti...

How Team India can qualify for World Test Championship final | Cricket News – Times of India

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How Team India can qualify for World Test Championship final | Cricket News – Times of India

With 15 Tests to go before this cycle ends, there are plenty of permutations and combinations that need to go in Rohit Sharma and Co's favourThe comprehensive 295-run victory against Australia in the Perth Test gave India a major boost in their attempt to qualify for the 2025 World Test Championship Final. The result pushed Australia to the second spot on the points table, while India claimed the top position.Border-Gavaskar TrophyA couple of days later, the equation changed again with South Africa's emphatic triumph over Sri Lanka at Kingsmead, Durban. The victory saw the Proteas overtake Australia and claim the No. 2 spot, pushing the Aussies to No. 3.Still, there are three months left before the WTC points table is finalised, and the situation is already looking quite fluid.What India n...

PV Sindhu set to begin a new chapter with December 22 wedding | Badminton News – Times of India

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PV Sindhu set to begin a new chapter with December 22 wedding | Badminton News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medalist shuttler PV Sindhu, who recently clinched the title at the Syed Modi International tournament in Lucknow, is set to get married on December 22 in Udaipur.Sindhu will tie the knot with Hyderabad-based Venkata Datta Sai -- an executive director at Posidex Technologies."The two families knew each other but it was only a month ago that everything was finalised. This was the only possible window as her schedule will be hectic from January," Sindhu's father, PV Ramana, told PTI."So that is the reason the two families decided to have the marriage ceremony on December 22. The reception will be held in Hyderabad on December 24. She will start her training soon after as the next season is going to be important."The wedding festivities will commence on December 20...

Wicket celebration gone wrong! Bowler horribly twists ankle, shouldered off the field. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

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Wicket celebration gone wrong! Bowler horribly twists ankle, shouldered off the field. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

(Photo credit: Screengrab from video posted on X) NEW DELHI: In an unfortunate turn of events, Nepal's spinner Yuvraj Khatri suffered an ugly injury after his wicket celebration went horribly wrong during the Under-19 Asia Cup clash against Bangladesh in Dubai on Sunday.Yuvraj badly twisted his ankle while celebrating the fall of Bangladesh wicket and had to be shouldered off the field.The incident took place in the 28th over of the Bangladesh chase when Yuvraj trapped Md Rizan Hossan in front of the stumps for a golden duck.As soon as the on-field umpire raised his finger after Nepal's appeal, Yuvraj took off for a sprint celebration, leaving behind his teammates.But then, towards the end of the celebratory jump, he badly landed on his ankle, twisting it and fell down in agonizing pain. Y...

Ton-up Mohamed Amaan sets up India’s first win at Under-19 Asia Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

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Ton-up Mohamed Amaan sets up India’s first win at Under-19 Asia Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Middle-order batter Mohamed Amaan struck an unbeaten 118-ball 122 as India thrashed minnow Japan by a massive 211 runs to register their first Under-19 Asia Cup win in Sharjah on Monday. After Amaan's solid century propelled India to a commanding 339 for six, a clueless Japan were stopped at 128 for 8 as India gained two crucial points and boosted their NRR to +1.680 in the group.After Japan opted to bowl, Amaan anchored the India with a composed ton that included seven boundaries. Alongside Amaan, opener Ayush Mhatre and middle-order KP Karthikeya provided valuable support with half-centuries.After Mhatre's explosive 29-ball 54 (six fours and four sixes) laid a solid platform, Karthikeya contributed a brisk 57 off 49 balls, hitting five fours and a six alongside Amaan ton.Furth...

Rohit Sharma to bat in middle-order for India in pink-ball Test vs Australia in Adelaide? | – Times of India

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Rohit Sharma to bat in middle-order for India in pink-ball Test vs Australia in Adelaide? | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Will Rohit Sharma not open and instead bat in the middle-order for India in the upcoming pink-ball in Adelaide? The Indian team management on Sunday gave indications that India skipper might come down the order against Australia in the second Test, starting December 6.Having missed the first Test due to paternity leave, all eyes were on Rohit as to how the 37-year-old would adjust to the Australian conditions ahead of the fast-approaching pink-ball Test in Adelaide. But the opener didn’t come out to bat at the top in the warm-up game against Prime Ministers XI in Canberra.In a surprising move, the team, on Sunday stuck to their Yashasvi Jaiswal-KL Rahul opening combination in the pink-ball warm-up clash.The duo of Jaiswal-Rahul walked out to bat in the twilight phase -- consider...

1Dec

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Fiery Harshit Rana claims 4 wickets in 6 balls to trigger PM XI’s collapse in warm-up game | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young India pacer Harshit Rana was at his absolute best on Sunday as his fiery spell triggered a big middle-order collapse for Prime Ministers XI on the second day of the warm-up game in Canberra. In a terrific display of fast bowling with a moving pink ball, Harshit picked up four wickets in span of just 6 balls as Prime Ministers XI nosedived after being comfortably placed at 131 for 2. Harshit, who came into the attack in the 15th over of the innings, initially leaked runs but then turned things upside down in the 23rd and 25th overs.Prime Minister's XI were moving steadily at 131 for 2 but Harshit’s four-wicket burst across two overs saw them slump to 133 for six. Jack Clayton, who was batting on 40, became Harshit's first victim as he was knocked over off the fourth ball of...

30Nov

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‘Ek time par ek hi kaam ho sakta hai’: Rohit Sharma requests fan in Australia. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Team India skipper Rohit Sharma has often been a favourite among fans across the globe, and his recent interactions with them in Australia were no different. During a moment at Manuka Oval in Canberra, where the Indian team was preparing for a warm-up fixture against Australia's Prime Minister's XI, Rohit found himself surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd of supporters.As the fans clamoured for autographs and selfies, the usually composed skipper seemed slightly overwhelmed by the outpouring of love. Amid the chaos, he humorously addressed the situation, telling one fan, “Ek time par ek hi kaam ho sakta hai” (Only one task can be done at a time). Watch:His request for patience echoed the reality of being a cricket superstar who often juggles between mee...

30Nov

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U19 Asia Cup: Ton-up Shahzaib Khan, pacers fire Pakistan to 43-run win over India | Cricket News – Times of India

Shahzaib Khan (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: A belligerent 147-ball 159 from Shahzaib Khan was followed by a fiery all-round pace show as Pakistan thrashed India by 43 runs in their U19 Asia Cup Group A opener in Dubai on Sunday.The eight-time champions were far from their best as Pakistan pulled off their top game to hand India a bitter defeat at the Dubai Cricket Stadium. With the clinical win, Pakistan opened their account in Group A and secured 2 crucial points.Shahzaib led the way from the front in the clash of arch-rivals as he broke several records with his daddy ton.After the opener's ton propelled Pakistan to 281, pacer Ali Raza led the bowlers' show as India were stopped at 238 in the 48th over.As It HappenedWhile Shahzaib's 159 is now the highest individual score in youth ODIs aga...

30Nov

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IPL’s youngest crorepati Vaibhav Suryavanshi off social media, ‘focused’ on lifting Asia Cup title | Cricket News – Times of India

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Amid all the buzz around becoming the youngest player ever to be signed by an IPL franchise, teenage prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi has his eyes set on the Under-19 Asia Cup title as the eight-time champions India lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their opener in Dubai on Saturday. Bihar's Suryavanshi landed a whopping Rs 1.10 crore IPL contract at the mega auction as Rajasthan Royals made history, bringing in a 13-year-old on board.Suryavanshi's base price was Rs 30 lakh but after an bidding war with Delhi Capitals, Royals secured the uncapped teenager for a jaw-dropping amount. Suryavanshi recently hogged limelight, becoming the youngest to score a century in an international youth match, hitting a 62-ball 104 against Australia Under-19 in Ch...

30Nov

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After consecutive Olympic medals, Harmanpreet Singh now targetting World Cup glory | Hockey News – Times of India

Harmanpreet Singh (Photo credit: FIH) NEW DELHI: Team India captain Harmanpreet Singh has achieved two Olympic bronze medals and is now after a Hockey World Cup medal, a feat he aims to accomplish in the 2026 edition.India boasts three World Cup medals: a bronze in 1971, a silver in 1973, and a gold in 1975 under Ajitpal Singh's captaincy.Harmanpreet secured Olympic bronze medals in Tokyo and Paris. He captained the team during the Paris Olympics. He also led the team to victory in the 2016 Junior World Cup in Lucknow."The goal will always be to bag Olympic gold and a World Cup medal. The way we performed in Paris shows that we can compete with top teams and win," Harmanpreet told PTI."Our immediate target is next FIH Pro League matches and then win the Asia Cup and qualify directly for th...

30Nov

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‘Arshdeep Singh’s wicket-taking prowess even better than Jasprit Bumrah’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Arshdeep Singh was the most expensive pacer to be sold at the two-day Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in Jeddah last week as Punjab Kings shelled out a whopping Rs 18 crore for the left-arm quick.Despite not being retained by the franchise ahead of the auction, Punjab went big for Arshdeep and snatched the 25-year-old from Sunrisers Hyderabad using their RTM card. And former India opener Aakash Chopra has labelled Punjab's Arshdeep move a terrific one as his wicket-taking capabilities have even surpassed the likes of India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the shortest format. The left-arm pacer has turned into a lethal weapon for India in the last couple of years and recently Arshdeep also surpassed Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar...

29Nov

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Team India in Canberra: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma bat despite rain; update on Playing XI and more | Cricket News – Times of India

India batter Shubman Gill in the nets in Canberra. (Image: X/BCCI) On Friday, Indian cricket team held a practice session in Canberra before the warm-up game against the Prime Minister's XI and the second Test versus Australia, which begins on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval.With the day-night Test in the offing, India braced for the pink ball challenge by hitting the nets for the first time since landing in Canberra.Virat Kohli back among the runs with a solid hundred vs Australia in PerthAt the forefront of the focus was Shubman Gill who returned to the nets and showed signs of full recovery from a thumb fracture that had ruled him out of the first Test in Perth. India had won the first Test by 295 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Gill, India's top-order batter, face...

28Nov

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‘1.4 billion Indians are strongly rooting for … ‘: PM Modi hails Anthony Albanese for hosting Team India | Cricket News – Times of India

PM Modi hails Anthony Albanese for hosting Team India (Photo Credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Prime Minister's XI match against India on November 30, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted a reception for the Indian cricket team at the Australian Parliament on Thursday. The reception served as a diplomatic event highlighting the strong bilateral relations between India and Australia, with cricket as a shared passion.Prime Minister Albanese interacted with the Indian players, acknowledging their recent victory in Perth and wishing them luck for the upcoming matches. "Big challenge ahead for the PM’s XI at Manuka Oval this week against an amazing Indian side. But as I said to PM Narendra Modi, I’m backing the Aussies to get the job done," wrote PM Albanese on X.Indian Prime Mi...

28Nov

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India vs Australia 2nd Test: Team India lands in Canberra after Perth victory | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After the stupendous victory in the first Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Indian cricket team landed in Canberra.India A is scheduled to play a two-day warm-up match against Prime Ministers XI at the Manuka Oval in the Australian capital of Canberra from Saturday.The Indian cricket board (BCCI) shared a video on their official X handle in which the Rohit Sharma-led team make their journey from Perth to Canberra.The pink ball warm-up match in Canberra is of utmost importance for India as it will be the only practice game they will get to play ahead of the day-night second Test in Adelaide.And it will be also the first game for captain Rohit Sharma on this trip to Australia as he missed the first Test in Perth due to the birth of his son.Young Devdutt Pad...

27Nov

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Beast mode on! Hardik Pandya lights up Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with destructive 30-ball 69 in Baroda’s win | Cricket News – Times of India

Hardik Pandya (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: All-rounder Hardik Pandya was at his absolute best on Wednesday as his sizzling 30-ball 69 powered Baroda to a thrilling three-wicket win over Tamil Nadu in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Indore.Hardik lit up the Holkar Stadium with his brutal knock in the high-scoring encounter which saw the 31-year-old hit 4 fours and 7 colossal sixes.In a sheer display of power hitting, Hardik took TN bowlers to the cleaners, smacking them to all the corners of the park.Gurjapneet Singh, in particular, came under Hardik's radar as in his 17th over the all-rounder collected 29 with the help of 4 consecutive sixes and a four.In chase of a massive 222-run target, Hardik's dazzling effort at no.6 slot, powered Baroda to a final-ball win.With Baroda needing 11 off t...

23Nov

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Sunil Gavaskar hails ‘special’ Yashasvi Jaiswal, says he has cricketing world at his feet | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Legendary Sunil Gavaskar was on Saturday full of praise for Yashasvi Jaiswal after his brilliant batting display against Australia, stating that the young opener has the 'cricketing world at his feet'.Gavaskar, who was renowned for his own opening skills, noted that Jaiswal brings a refreshing approach to the role, playing with aggression rather than being overly cautious.Assembly Election ResultsOn Day 2, Jaiswal finished unbeaten on 90, forming a solid 172-run partnership with KL Rahul (62 not out). Together, they frustrated the Australian pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, as well as veteran spinner Nathan Lyon, giving India a commanding 218-run lead."This boy's is special. Looking at where he's come from, the way he's b...

23Nov

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It was difficult to wait for my debut, but words of Gautam Gambhir, parents helped: Harshit Rana | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India pacer Harshit Rana on Saturday said he overcame a challenging mental phase ahead of his much-awaited India debut in Perth against Australia, thanks to the guidance of head coach Gautam Gambhir and the unwavering support of his parents. Harshit revealed that coach Gambhir and his parents' advice to stay patient and focus on preparation proved pivotal as he seized his moment, scalping three crucial wickets to help India bowl out Australia for just 104 in their first innings.Assembly Election ResultsReflecting on his journey, Harshit credited Gambhir for instilling confidence and perspective. "It was difficult for me to wait (for my debut), but Gauti bhai was saying to keep my patience and do well whenever my chance comes. He always gives confidence. He was telling me to keep...

22Nov

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KL Rahul controversial dismissal: Who said what | Cricket News – Times of India

(Photo credit: Screengrab from video posted on X) NEW DELHI: The 2024-25 edition of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy on Friday got off to a chaotic start as a record 17 wickets fell on the opening day of the Perth Test.As batters found themselves in the firing line, the quicks from both the sides enjoyed the grassy and bouncy conditions, pulling off incredible performances.And amid a bowlers' show at the Optus Stadium in front of a packed house, a KL Rahul contentious call added more spice to the drama as his caught behind dismissal became a big talking point of the day.Late in the first session, Rahul, batting on 26, was adjudged out caught behind by the third umpire after on-field umpire Richard Kettleborough had ruled the decision in Rahul's favour.As the on-field umpire gave a cold shoulder ...

22Nov

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‘Greater b**ty’: Sanjana Ganesan’s post for husband Jasprit Bumrah goes viral! | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (Photo credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah was at his absolute best on Friday as his magical spell put India in command against Australia on the opening day of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth.Bumrah produced a fiery spell as his four-for had the hosts down on their knees at 67 for 7 at the close of play in front of a packed house at the Optus Stadium.Also See: Live Cricket ScoreAfter India were shot down for 150 in their first innings, Bumrah and Co. made the perfect use of grassy and bouncy conditions, just like the Aussie quicks, as the hosts ended the day still 83 runs behind.With Bumrah putting India in pole position, the social media doffed its hat to the pace spearhead. And amid all the praise, Bumrah had a special compliment from wi...

22Nov

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‘Not for first time & certainly not…’: Sanjay Manjrekar doffs hat to Jasprit Bumrah and Co. | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (AP photo) NEW DELHI: In a stunning start to the latest edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the opening day of the Perth Test saw as many as 17 wickets falling as bowlers wreaked havoc on a grassy and bouncy Optus Stadium track.After India were shot down to 150 all out, Australia too found themselves teetering on 67 for 7 in reply at the close of play on Day 1.While pacers Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc fired bullets one after another at the batters in the morning, India pacers then came up with the response of their own as Jasprit Bumrah and Co. put the hosts' batters on the mat.After a torrid show from the batters, breath-taking pace bowling was on display as the quicks saved the day for India, putting the team in the driver's seat after the opening day'...