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600 runs in a day in Tests? England star says… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England vice-captain Ollie Pope has expressed optimism about England's cricket team potentially achieving a score of 600 runs in a single day of Test cricket under favourable conditions. This confidence stems from England's recent performance, including a victory in the second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge, where England won by 241 runs. In this match, Pope, along with Harry Brook and Joe Root, scored centuries, marking a historic achievement for England by surpassing 400 runs in both innings for the first time in Test cricket's 147-year history.Pope's belief in England's scoring capabilities is further bolstered by a previous match against Pakistan at Rawalpindi in December 2022, where England scored 506-4 on the first day, facing only 75 overs. According to P...
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2nd Test: Shoaib Bashir’s fifer powers England to 241-run win over West Indies | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In the second test match at Trent Bridge, England cricket team achieved a commanding 241-run victory over the West Indies on the fourth day, thereby securing a decisive 2-0 series lead. This triumph was significantly bolstered by spinner Shoaib Bashir's exceptional performance, which saw him claim five wickets, contributing to the West Indies being dismissed for 143 in their pursuit of a 385-run target.The initial phase of the West Indies' innings showed promise, with an opening stand of 61 runs between captain Kraigg Brathwaite and opener Mikyle Louis. However, the departure of Louis for 17 runs, caught by wicketkeeper Jamie Smith off Chris Woakes, initiated a rapid decline for the visiting team. This was followed by a series of dismissals that saw the West Indies lose five ...
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Memories of another day: Revisiting James Anderson’s battles with Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar | Cricket News – Times of India

The retiring England pace great had some memorable duels with India's star batters during his long careerCHENNAI: "Let me know if you want to become a part of our support-staff." As the curtain fell on the career of one of the greatest of all time, the unique job offer from James Anderson made six years ago came to mind.It was the summer of 2018 and Anderson was suddenly hit by a force that hadn't really bothered him till then. Virat Kohli had discovered a way to deal with the legendary English paceman and Anderson, then 35, was caught off-guard. After the immense struggles of 2014, when Anderson had got Kohli four times for virtually nothing, the Indian master had come to England with a plan.Kohli threw the age-old formula of playing late against English swing bowlers out of the window...
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Windies Test cricket issues can’t be solved with money, says Brian Lara | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Brian Lara, the iconic West Indian batsman, expressed his opinion that the challenges faced by the West Indies team in Test cricket cannot be solely attributed to financial factors.He emphasized that the team's struggles also stem from their inability to effectively utilize the talented players currently available within their cricketing system.The West Indies find themselves in a precarious position in the first Test match of the three-game series against England. After being dismissed for a meager 121 runs in their first innings at Lord's, the West Indies conceded a substantial lead of 250 runs to the hosts.As the second day of the match concluded, the visiting team's prospects appeared bleak, with their second innings score standing at 79/6 after 34.5 overs, trailing Engla...
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England’s Ben Stokes becomes just third player after Garry Sobers and Jacques Kallis to achieve… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England's Ben Stokes achieved a significant milestone on Thursday, joining the elite ranks of West Indies' Garry Sobers and South Africa's Jacques Kallis, by becoming the third cricketer globally and the first from England to amass over 6,000 runs and take more than 200 wickets in Test cricket. This accomplishment was reached during the first Test of a three-match series against West Indies at Lord's, where Stokes secured his 200th Test wicket by dismissing Kirk McKenzie. To date, Stokes has participated in 103 Tests, during which he has taken 200 wickets. Additionally, he has scored 6,320 runs at an average of 35.30, including 13 centuries and 31 half-centuries, with his highest score being 258.For context, Garry Sobers has a record of 8,032 runs and 235 wickets in 93 Tests,...
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3 wickets in 4 balls — debutant Gus Atkinson steals limelight in James Anderson’s farewell match. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In his debut Test match at Lord's on Wednesday, England's Gus Atkinson stole the limelight as he showcased his bowling acumen with a remarkable seven-wicket haul, including three wickets in four balls against West Indies. Batting first after losing the toss in James Anderson's farewell match, West Indies, starting at 88-3 in the 35th over, faced a daunting challenge as Atkinson unleashed his devastating spell.Atkinson's second delivery of the over dismissed Alick Athanaze, caught in the slips by Joe Root after a well-played 23. In quick succession, Jason Holder, returning to Test cricket after nearly a year, edged the next ball to slip, where Harry Brook made no mistake.Joshua Da Silva survived the hat-trick ball but couldn't withstand Atkinson's relentless attack. On the fol...
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James Anderson names the best batter he has bowled against, and he is from India. Watch | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Seasoned England fast bowler James Anderson, who is set to retire from Test cricket after the match against the West Indies at Lord's, praised legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest opponent he has ever bowled against.With 188 Test matches under his belt, he stands second on the list of players with the most appearances, after Tendulkar (200) in the longest format of the game.With an impressive tally of 700 wickets from 187 matches, Anderson currently holds the third spot on the list of highest wicket-takers in Test history.This final match also presents him with an opportunity to surpass legendary spinner Shane Warne's record of 708 wickets.During a Q&A session on Sky Sports Cricket, the 41-year-old pacer was asked about the best batter he has faced th...
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Pat Cummins calls for specific windows for IPL and Test cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia's Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins has demanded that the unrelenting cricket schedule be fixed, stating that players' decision-making will be facilitated by having designated windows for both playing in the longest format and the IPL.Cummins delivered a speech this week at the MCC World Cricket Connects 2024, which took place at Lord's."Franchise cricket for some countries is more lucrative, more appealing than international cricket. If I went and played franchise cricket, I could probably be away for a half or a third of the amount we are for Australia.""In Australia you know Test cricket is from November to January and basically no other cricket is going to get in the way of us playing Test cricket then. If we can have specific windows for IPL but then also Test w...
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‘New ball in our era…’: Ravi Shastri reveals the ‘ultimate compliment’ for Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has always heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah for India pace spearhead's tremendous bowling skills. Earlier this year, Shastri had lauded Bumrah's unwavering commitment to Test cricket, emphasizing the pacer's desire to break away from the stereotype of being labelled as a "white-ball specialist."Shastri's admiration for Bumrah's journey from being labelled a white-ball specialist to becoming the top-ranked Test bowler underscores the importance of embracing challenges in cricket's pinnacle format.And now Shastri revealed a compliment for Bumrah that came from none other than former West Indies great fast bowler Andy Roberts.Speaking on Star Sports, Shastri disclosed that following Jasprit Bumrah's devastating performance in a two-Test series...
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‘Virat Kohli’s decision…’: Rajkumar Sharma on India star’s retirement from T20Is | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rajkumar Sharma, Virat Kohli's childhood coach, revealed his sentiments after the player announced his retirement from the Twenty20 Internationals after winning the ICC T20 World Cup, stating it was a wise move.The Men in Blue defeated South Africa by seven runs in Barbados on Saturday to win the coveted T20 World Cup for the second time.Rajkumar Sharma discussed his opinions on Virat Kohli's decision to retire from Twenty20 cricket after winning the Twenty20 World Cup final with Star Sports, according to ANI."The decision Virat Kohli has taken is a big decision, and he has taken it on a very big occasion when India won the World Cup, and Virat Kohli won the Man of the Match award in the final. That is the highest point for any player when he says goodbye to a format from suc...
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Spirited South Africa steals hearts, India wins Test

Jemimah Rodrigues takes a selfie with India Women players celebrating with the winners’ trophy after defeating South Africa on the 4th and last day of the one-off test cricket match between India and South Africa at M.A Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk in Chennai on July 1, 2024. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam Despite South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt’s (122, 314b, 16x4) valiant century, India romped home to a ten-wicket on the final day of the one-off Test at the MAC Stadium in Chennai on Monday.On an overcast morning, South Africa resumed on 232 for two and needed another 105 runs to make India bat again. Though the odds were stacked against the Proteas on a fourth-day pitch with uneven bounce, the visitors showed great character to take the match into the final session after c...
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Throwback: When Anushka Sharma posted a loving post for husband Virat Kohli when he stepped down as Test captain: ‘You did good’ | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

The entire country is still reeling in joy, as India lifted the coveted World Cup T20 trophy on June 29, beating South Africa by 7 runs. It was a bitter sweet moment for Indian fans, as after the big win, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced that they were retiring from T20 Cricket, paving way for the new boys to take over.Around two years back, Virat had stepped down as Test Cricket captain, to concentrate on his batting.His wife Anushka Sharma had then penned a long note for him, saying how it has been a growth for him, replete with challenges. She wrote, "I remember the day in 2014 when you told me that you have been made the captain as MS had decided to retire from test cricket.I remember MS, you & I having a chat later that day & him joking about how quickly your bea...
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Women’s Test Cricket | Shafali scores double ton; Indian batters smash 525 runs in a day to script history at Chepauk

A batting masterclass from Indian women belted out a new test match history with the team amassing 525 days on a batting paradise at Chepauk in a single day, the Day One of the One Off Test against South African Women. No men or women’s team has batted so beautifully and belligerently on the opening day of a test match to score so much and so fast that the few thousand fans at the venue could not believe their date with cricketing history at Chepauk, the greatly hallowed ground in the country, yet again. The day though began like any usual test match with the sun sprinkling golden dust from the nearby bay. Masabata Klaas was running in hard from the red-green tinged roof pavilion end and a golden-haired Annerie Dercksen strode fast with a gleaming red cherry in hand from the Wallajah Ro...
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Shafali Verma smashes fastest women’s Test double century against South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shafali Verma, the dynamic Indian opener, created history on Friday by smashing the quickest double-century in women's Test cricket during the one-off match against South Africa. The 20-year-old surpassed Australia's Annabel Sutherland, who had previously achieved the feat off 248 balls earlier this year. Shafali reached her double ton in just 194 deliveries.With this remarkable achievement, Shafali became the second Indian after former captain Mithali Raj to score a double century in Test cricket, nearly 22 years after Raj's feat.Mithali had scored 214 off 407 balls during the drawn second Test against England at Taunton in August 2002.Throughout her aggressive innings, Shafali struck an impressive 23 fours and eight sixes. She reached her milestone with back-to-back sixes o...
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‘If Australia beat India…’: Usman Khawaja reflects on Australia’s ability to lift their game in knockout matches – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Veteran Australia opener Usman Khawaja is certain that his team's chances of winning the T20 World Cup for the second time since 2021 won't be hindered by a shocking loss to Afghanistan.Afghanistan will need to overcome unlikely circumstances in order to defeat Australia in net run-rate, even if they lose to India in their final Super 8s encounter on Monday at Gros Islet."If Australia beats India and makes it to the semi-final, I think definitely, I think they can win. I think we've just got to get to the semi-final," Khawaja told PTI Videos in an interview ahead of Australia's last Super 8s match against India.He talked about how Australia could improve in the elimination phases."I think we've shown over the years that we're a great knockout team. As soon as there's a knocko...
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‘There’s similarity…’: Former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith feels comparing Rishabh Pant to Adam Gilchrist is premature | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith believes India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant could potentially get close to Australian great Adam Gilchrist's achievements if he maintains his current form. But Smith noted that comparing Pant to Gilchrist at this moment would be premature.Smith, impressed with Pant's performance since returning from a car accident, noted Pant's good performance in the IPL and his current form in the T20 World Cup.T20 World Cup Schedule | Points Table | Stats"Rishabh Pant since his accident has come back very strong and he looks in terrific form. He is dynamic. He's aggressive, he's dangerous," Smith was quoted as saying by PTI.Pant, much like Gilchrist, has demonstrated his ability to bat in various positions across different formats. Smith remarke...
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