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Olympics: Satwik-Chirag India’s prime medal hopes on badminton courts in Paris as PV Sindhu eyes historic hat-trick | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are determined to secure India's maiden badminton gold medal, while PV Sindhu aims to reinforce her position as one of the most outstanding sportspersons by clinching an unparalleled third consecutive Olympic medal as the Indian badminton contingent commences its journey at the Paris Games on Saturday.Sindhu will have to draw upon her big-match mentality to contribute another medal to her collection of silver and bronze from the previous two editions. Meanwhile, Satwik and Chirag will strive to maintain their successful run in the French capital, having already captured the men's doubles super 750 title here earlier this year.For Ashwini Ponnappa, Paris is expected to be her final Olympic appearance, and she will aspire to be third time fortunat...
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Yuzvendra Chahal is a proven match winner but… – Former India spinner on Chahal’s omission from India squad | Cricket News – Times of India

Former India left-arm spinner Venkatapathy Raju attributes Yuzvendra Chahal's omission from India's white-ball squads for the Sri Lanka tour to his lack of match practice. Despite being India's highest wicket-taker in T20Is with 96 wickets in 80 matches since his debut in 2016, Chahal was not selected."He should be playing more matches, again and again.You should always believe in yourself. Chahal has been a brilliant bowler. But unfortunately, we look more into the all-rounders. That's why we had Jadeja, then we had Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. If Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja are part of the team, you can't keep them away from the eleven," said Raju in conversation with IANS.In the Indian squad that won the T20 World Cup, Chahal was the fourth spinner chosen, following Axar Patel, R...
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‘Sir ek photo dedo na’: Rohit Sharma mobbed by fans at airport. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Following a triumphant victory at the T20 World Cup, title-winning Team India's captain Rohit Sharma returned to India after a vacation in the United States on Thursday.Upon his arrival at the airport, he was greeted by a large crowd of enthusiastic fans eager to catch a glimpse of their cricketing hero.The crowd was so overwhelming that one fan even requested Rohit for a photograph, addressing him as "Rohit sir" and pleading, "Rohit sir ek photo dedo na" (Rohit sir, please have a selfie with me).Watch:Accompanying Rohit were his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, and their daughter, Samaira, adding to the celebratory atmosphere surrounding the superstar cricketer's homecoming. The craze and adulation from fans were palpable, reflecting the immense pride and joy that Rohit's leadership and...
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Hardik Pandya reacts to Natasa Stankovic’s latest social media post after divorce | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: It has been one week since Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic announced his separation.In a post on Instagram, Stankovic shared her first Instagram post, which featured joyful images of herself and her son Agastya at a dinosaur-themed park in Serbia.Previously shared on her Instagram stories, these images were reposted to her main feed, accompanied by a heart emoji as the caption.Pandya commented on this post with a heart emoji, an evil eye emoji, a heart emoji, and an okay hand emoji, demonstrating a supportive gesture towards Stankovic despite their separation.(Photo Credits: Natasa Stankovic's Instagram post )Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya had been together for four years before deciding to mutually part ways. They emphasized that this decision w...
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‘Just an excuse’: Ex-Pakistan captain rubbishes claims behind Hardik Pandya’s captaincy snub | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has argued that Hardik Pandya was relieved of his captaincy of India's T20I team due to his fitness issues. In a conversation with the Caught Behind YouTube channel, Latif dismissed these claims of Pandya's fitness issue as 'just an excuse'.The controversy emerged in the backdrop of the leadership debate after T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma's retirement from the shortest format of the game.Pandya subsequently lost out on the T20I captaincy to Suryakumar Yadav as decided by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during the squad announcement for the Sri Lanka tour.Latif argued that the rationale behind questioning Pandya's fitness as a factor for his non-selection as captain is flawed, pointing out that history has see...
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‘De do bhaiya bat’: Rinku Singh now after Suryakumar Yadav to give him a bat | Cricket News – Times of India

In a funny exchange on social media, India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh entertained their fans, reminding of the viral video from the Indian Premier League earlier this year when Rinku was seen requesting Virat Kohli to give him a bat.The Indian team is currently on the tour of Sri Lanka, which is set to begin on July 27 with the first T20I.In an Instagram story that has gone viral, Surya posted an image of himself talking to Rinku. Below the image, he wrote: "Theek hai bat le lena".Taking the banter ahead, Rinku reposted the story and added: "De do bhaiya bat". Surya pipped Hardik Pandya to get the BCCI's nod for T20I captaincy.Having led India twice in the shortest format in the past, Surya will captain the side for a three-match T20I series in the island nation. Th...
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When Mohammed Shami contemplated suicide by jumping from 19th floor | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's star pacer Mohammed Shami has faced numerous obstacles throughout his career. Despite being India's top wicket-taker in the last three ODI World Cups, his personal life has often been in the spotlight. The 33-year-old pacer, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, went through separation from his wife, Hasin Jahan, who filed a police complaint against him, alleging domestic violence and match-fixing.Although Shami was cleared of these allegations, his friend Umesh Kumar disclosed on Shubhankar Mishra's podcast that during this challenging period, Shami had contemplated suicide. The revelation reflects on the immense pressure and emotional turmoil that the cricketer faced while dealing with personal and professional challenges simultaneously."Shami was fighting with everything d...
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‘With ball in hand .. ‘: Mohammed Shami gears up for comeback | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian pace veteran Mohammed Shami is diligently working towards his return to international cricket. In a recent social media post, he shared an image of himself training intensely in the nets, accompanied by a caption that clearly conveyed his determination to make a strong comeback and his desire to make a significant impact for the Indian team."Ball in hand and obsession in my heart, ready to turn the game.#shami #mdshami #mdshami11," Shami posted on his social media.Shami's most recent competitive match was in November, when he represented India in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad, which unfortunately ended in a loss for India. However, Shami had an exceptional tournament, leaving fans and cricket experts in awe of his pace and swing. H...
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‘It is now up to…’: Pakistan Cricket Board on India’s participation in 2025 Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has left it up to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to convince the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send its team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, scheduled for the first quarter of next year. The event's budget was recently approved during recent ICC meetings in Colombo but the schedule and format were not discussed at all, a PCB source said."The PCB now has done what was required of it as hosts of the Champions Trophy. It has submitted the draft schedule and format for the event and also submitted budget for the event,” news agency PTI quoted a PCB insider as saying."It is now up to the ICC how soon they circulate, discuss and finalize the schedule of the Champions Trophy. The PCB for its part in the draft schedule...
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‘Teesre-chauthe over mein…’: Suryakumar Yadav gives big hint to Axar Patel ahead of first T20I in Pallekele | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Newly-appointed skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday gave a big hint to left-arm spinner Axar Patel ahead of the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.The Sri Lanka series marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Indian T20I team under Suryakumar's captaincy. As he steps into this new role, all eyes will be on him to see how he navigates the team through the series and establishes his leadership style.His previous experience of captaining the Indian side was in 2023 when India won 4-1 against Australia at home, before being held to a 1-1 draw in South Africa.After arriving in Sri Lanka on Monday, Team India had their first training session on Tuesday at the Pallekele International Stadium under the watchful eyes of newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir.Before the c...
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Watch: Gautam Gambhir holds first practice session as Team India head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The transition period has begun for Team India in the shortest format of the game.Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian T20I cricket team reached Pallekele via Colombo from Mumbai on Monday.The Indian cricketers headed for their first practice session of the Sri Lanka series on Tuesday under the watchful eyes of Gautam Gambhir who succeeded Rahul Dravid as the head coach.The official broadcaster of the series shared a few clips on their official X handle of the Indian cricketers reaching the stadium and entering the field for a practice session.The Indian cricket team will play 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs against Sri Lanka, starting on July 27 and ending on August 7.The national selectors handed over the vice-captaincy to Shubman Gill in both T20Is and ODIs. Hardik Pandya was relieved o...
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‘Mumbai to Pallekele via Colombo’: Team India arrives in Sri Lanka ahead of white-ball series. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket squad touched down in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Monday evening, in preparation for their upcoming limited-overs series set to commence on July 27.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, showcasing the team's arrival. "Mumbai to Pallekele via Colombo, #TeamIndia have reached Sri Lanka," read the caption of the video.Gautam Gambhir, India's newly appointed head coach, addressed the media in Mumbai before the team's departure.The series will commence with three T20Is on July 27, 28, and 30 at the Pallekele International Stadium.Following the T20I leg, the action will shift to the R Premadasa Stadium for a three-match ODI series starting from August 1.During the press conference, Gambhir acknowledged the si...
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I have a fabulous relationship with Jay Shah: Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Before departing for Sri Lanka, head coach of Team India, Gautam Gambhir, discussed his relationship with Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Jay Shah, at a news conference."I have a fabulous relationship with him. Jay Shah and I go a long way back. All these speculations about different things are given on different pages.I think we can do a better job by clarifying those things rather than putting it in the press. We go a long way back. So far, it's been a great relationship. Hopefully, it continues that way," Gambhir said in the press conference.The former left-hand hitter went on to say that the team's success comes before his own."The betterment of Indian cricket is more important. Gambhir is not important. All of us have hearts in the right pl...
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‘You want him to play important games’: Gautam Gambhir on workload management for Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The newly-appointed India head coach Gautam Gambhir held his first press conference on Monday. He discussed several key topics, emphasizing the importance of workload management for premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, whom he described as a 'rare bowler.' Gambhir's tenure officially begins with India's tour of Sri Lanka, which starts on Saturday in Pallekele and includes three T20 Internationals and three ODIs."I've said it before, workload management for someone like Jasprit (Bumrah) is important. He is one rare bowler that anyone would want. You want him to play important games. That's why the workload management for not just him but fast bowlers is important," Gambhir stated during the press conference.Bumrah's value to the Indian team has been consistently proven. His outstandi...
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‘Big shoes to fill…’: Gautam Gambhir on succeeding Rahul Dravid as Team India head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir feels he has large shoes to fill as he takes over as head coach of Team India, following in the footsteps of greats like Rahul Dravid and Ravi Shastri."The most important thing is that they will always have my back. Aim to make it a happy and secure dressing room. I am taking over a very successful team. Runner-ups in WTC and 50-overs WC.I have big shoes to fill and looking forward to it," Gambhir said in a press conference in Mumbai on Monday.Abhishek Nayar will serve as the team's assistant coach, alongwith Ryan Ten Doeschate."I have worked closely with Abhishek and Ryan in the last two months at IPL with KKR. Both are absolute professionals and hopefully have a successful stint with the Indian team as coaches."With Team India captain Rohit Sharma and star ba...
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Watch: Indian cricket team leaves for Sri Lanka tour | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shortly after Gautam Gambhir's first press conference as Team India head coach, the Indian cricket team left for the Sri Lanka tour from Mumbai on Monday.The Indian cricket team will play 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs against Sri Lanka, starting on July 27 and ending on August 7.The national selectors announced Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain and handing over the vice-captaincy to Shubman Gill in both T20Is and ODIs. Hardik Pandya was relieved of vice-captaincy in both formats.The selectors have also convinced Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who recently announced their retirements from T20I cricket, to travel to Sri Lanka for the three ODIs.Ravindra Jadeja, who too announced his T20I retirement after the T20 World Cup, has not been named in the ODI squad. Gambhir, in his press conferenc...
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‘Betterment of Indian cricket is important, Gautam Gambhir is not important’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir addressed his first press conference as Team India alongwith chief selector Ajit Agarkar in Mumbai on Monday ahead of the Sri Lanka tour that starts on July 27.Known to be a team man to the core since his playing days, Gambhir laid importance on taking the team forward saying that he has inherited a very successful team.Putting aside all the limelight on him, Gambhir said, "Betterment of Indian cricket is important, Gautam Gambhir is not important".The 42-year-old Gambhir takes over from batting great Rahul Dravid, who finished his stint with the T20 World Cup title in Barbados last month.On the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the T20 World Cup title triumph, Gambhir said, "Now that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play only two formats, I ex...
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‘I am taking over a very, very successful team’: Gautam Gambhir in his first press conference as Team India head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of Team India, held his inaugural press conference alongside chief selector Ajit Agarkar, discussing his vision and recent strategic decisions for Indian cricket. Gambhir emphasized prioritizing the progression of Indian cricket over his personal agenda, while Agarkar clarified leadership choices and player selections, such as appointing Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain and resting Ravindra Jadeja for the Sri Lanka series.Gambhir underscored his commitment to Indian cricket, stressing the importance of the team's success over personal gains. He acknowledged the accomplishments of his predecessor, Rahul Dravid, and highlighted his intent to continue the team's legacy of achieving significant milestones."I am taking over a very, ve...
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‘Behuda zabaan’: Basit Ali slams Mohammed Shami over his ‘cartoon’ remark for Pakistan great Inzamam-ul-Haq | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticized Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami for his 'cartoon-giri' comments about Inzamam-ul-Haq’s reverse swing allegations. Ali, speaking on his YouTube channel, expressed his disapproval of Shami's choice of words, describing them as 'behuda' (indecent) and disrespectful."When Shami talks about Inzi bhai and calls him a cartoon, that's not right.Inzamam has led this country and captained it. Shami, your choice of words isn't good. We praise your bowling, but you should have chosen your words better. You didn't pick your words well, and that hurt me," Ali said."If you think Inzi bhai said something wrong, say it nicely. Don't call him a cartoon and all that. Have some respect. He's a senior. You should respect your seniors. ...
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Sairaj Bahutule to be India’s bowling coach in Sri Lanka | Cricket News – Times of India

COLOMBO: Former India and Mumbai leg-spinning allrounder Sairaj Bahutule will travel to Sri Lanka as Team India's bowling coach for the six-match white-ball series, TOI has learnt. Serving as a bowling coach at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for the last three years, Bahutule has been a part of the support staff with the India A and the Indian teams with previous head coach Rahul Dravid and NCA chairman VVS Laxman. Bahutule, who played two Tests and eight ODIs for India and took five wickets between 1997-2003, featured in 188 first-class games, in which he took a staggering 630 wickets@26.00, and scored 6176 runs@31.83. The Mumbaikar has done good work with India’s young spinners, and his presence should particularly help the team’s spinners Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi and Washi...
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Injured Shreyanka Patil ruled out of Asia Cup; India name Tanuja Kanwar as replacement | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young India spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the ongoing Women's Asia Cup T20 tournament due to a fractured fourth finger on her left hand. Shreyanka sustained the injury while attempting to take a catch during India's opening match against Pakistan and has been replaced by Tanuja Kanwar in the squad per the Asian Cricket Council's statement.Shreyanka, 21, had a noteworthy performance against Pakistan, securing two wickets for 14 runs in her 3.2 overs, contributing to India's successful effort in bowling out the opposition for a low score. Tanuja Kanwar, 26, uncapped left-arm spinner, steps in to fill Shreyanka's spot. Kanwar has experience playing for Gujarat Giants in this year's Women's Premier League (WPL), where she took 10 wickets in eight matches with an e...
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‘Mind over matter’ approach can bring Olympic glory for Indian wrestlers in Paris | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

Messy is an understatement to describe the state of Indian wrestling in the run-up to the Olympics. Fair to suffice that the sport was grappling and witnessed bouts off the mat than on it. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) struggled to get out of the controversy that revolved around its former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. A new set of office-bearers got elected but that body also was suspended for blatant disregard of procedures, before finally falling in line and getting reinstated.Amid that wreck, which saw sitting protests by big names like Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik turn into furore, planning for the Olympics took a backseat.The eventual result was only six wrestlers making it to the Paris Games -- five women and just one for the men's competition.Cr...
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Watch: Smriti Mandhana’s heartwarming gesture for specially abled fan at Women’s Asia Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Adeesha Herath, a specially abled Sri Lankan fan had a pleasant surprise when she met with Team India star opener Smriti Mandhana during the Women's Asia Cup in Dambulla. After India triumphed in their opener against arch-rivals Pakistan, Mandhana interacted with the fan and also presented her with a mobile phone.In a heartwarming interaction, Mandhana also posed for photographs with the fan at the stadium.In their tournament opener title contenders India romped to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan. India first bundled out Pakistan for a below-par 108 after being asked to bowl and then chased down the target with as many as 35 balls remaining for a big win.Chasing 109, Indian openers Shafali Verma (40) and Smriti Mandhana (45) were at their best as they toyed with the Pakistan...
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A mentor and a friend! How Abhishek Nayar brought the best out of India stars Rohit Sharma, Rinku Singh, Dinesh Karthik | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India is yet to make it official but in all likelihood, Abhishek Nayar will be joining the Indian team in Sri Lanka for the white-ball tour involving three T20Is and as many ODIs.Alongside former Dutch international Ryan ten Doeschate, Nayar is set to take on his new role in Team India support staff as an assistant coach as the team begins its new journey under Gautam Gambhir.Part of the IPL winning Kolkata Knight Riders, earlier this year, Nayar -- a former India international -- is a well known figure in domestic and franchise cricket and has been responsible in getting quite a few India stars to their best.Rohit Sharma, Dinesh Karthik and Rinku Singh, all have had the help and guidance of Nayar, who took them out of their tough phases an...
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‘Jo naseeb mai hai uske aage…’: Mohammed Shami aspires for World Cup glory after teammates’ T20 World Cup triumph | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has expressed his desire to win the World Cup, drawing inspiration from witnessing his teammates' recent T20 World Cup victory. The Indian team ended an 11-year ICC trophy drought by defeating South Africa by seven wickets in the T20 World Cup final. Shami commended the team's patience and resilience throughout the tournament and shared his personal reflections on missing out on the ODI World Cup title.Shami shared his thoughts during Shubhankar Mishra's podcast, where he praised the Indian team's performance in the T20 World Cup. The veteran bowler also reflected on the feelings of confidence and invincibility that hovered over the Indian squad throughout the tournament."Even in 2023, you wouldn't have heard anyone say that India will lose," Shami...
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Ravindra Jadeja’s absence from Sri Lanka tour sparks speculation about the all-rounder’s ODI future | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Among the notable absentees from India's squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka is all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has been crucial to India's ODI setup for the last decade. Following his recent retirement from T20Is, the new management under head coach Gautam Gambhir is seeking future replacements for the spin all-rounder position with an eye on the upcoming Champions Trophy.A BCCI source told the Hindustan Times, "There are only six ODIs, including the three in Sri Lanka, before next year's Champions Trophy. The selectors want to utilise the handful of games by giving more opportunities to Axar Patel and Washington Sundar."Jadeja has an impressive ODI record, registering 2756 runs at an average of 32.42 with a strike rate of 85.06, alongside taking 220 wickets at an ave...
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