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Border Gavaskar Trophy: How Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami had helped India register maiden series victory in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 29, 2018. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami form one of the most potent fast-bowling partnerships in world cricket. Their combination is highly effective due to a blend of contrasting but complementary skills.While Bumrah is known for his unorthodox action and ability to bowl consistently at high speeds, excelling in hitting yorkers, especially at the death, and generating seam movement, Shami offers similar pace but focuses more on seam position and swing, both conventional and reverse.His accuracy with both new and old balls makes him dangerous across formats.Both Bumrah and Shami had played pivotal roles in India's historic Test series triumph in 2018-19...

20Oct

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Virender Sehwag opens up about Babar Azam’s form slump in conversation with Shoaib Akhtar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Virender Sehwag has come up with a piece of advice to struggling Pakistan batter Babar Azam on how to regain his lost form.In a discussion on Shoaib Akhtar's YouTube channel, Sehwag suggested that Babar's difficulties stem from mental hurdles. He further emphasized that Babar should concentrate on domestic cricket to work through these challenges."Babar Azam should play domestic cricket now.He should work on his fitness, spend some time with family, then come back to international cricket as a physically fitter and mentally stronger player."Sehwag Hopeful About Comeback | #PAKvENG | #INDvNZ | Shoaib Akhtar"With expectations from Babar decreasing and his resignation from captaincy, it seems he has been more impacted mentally than in terms of technique. He need...

19Oct

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When Sachin Tendulkar’s helpful gesture left the bowler scratching his head – Times of India

Allan Donald and Sachin Tendulkar (X Photo) In 1996, the Indian cricket team toured South Africa. Dodda Ganesh, a member of the team, faced challenges with English language comprehension. Sachin Tendulkar recounted an experience during the tour, stating, "Kuch fikar nahi karna, aur darna nahi, just go on the front foot." Tendulkar mentioned Ganesh had a habit of smiling regardless of the conversation and often called him 'sir,' despite Tendulkar's request otherwise.Tendulkar provided Ganesh with advice about facing the bowler Allan Donald. He said, “Dodda, first four balls will be outswingers. Then, maybe the next two balls—one bouncer and one length ball. Donald bowled a couple of deliveries, and then said 'I’m going to hit you there' or something like that.”After the over, Tendulkar and ...

30Sep

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BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla defends Kanpur as Test centre amid criticism | Cricket News – Times of India

KANPUR: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Monday put up a stout defence of Kanpur as a Test centre, saying the venue can't be denied the chance to host long format matches as it is set to undergo an upgrade to improve its infrastructure. Persistent rain has played havoc with the second Test between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park as two full days of play were washed out without a ball being bowled.The stadium has an outdated drainage system and three super soppers were used to dry the ground after rain.On Sunday, it did not rain much and the sun also came out for a brief period but the wet outfield did not allow play to begin. Only 35 overs could be bowled across the first three days of the Test."Well criticism is one thing which we are used to being in administration of BCCI in ...

7Sep

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Virat Kohli: The record-breaking maestro of modern day cricket | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's exceptional skills and remarkable consistency have earned him a place among the most outstanding cricketers in history. His ability to perform at the highest level across all formats of the game sets him apart from his contemporaries.Kohli's batting prowess is unmatched, as he consistently delivers stellar performances in Test matches, ODIs, and Twenty20 Internationals.His unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence have made him a force to be reckoned with on the cricket field.With numerous records to his name and an insatiable hunger for success, Kohli has become a role model for aspiring cricketers worldwide. His impact on the sport extends beyond his individual achievements, as he has also proven to be an astute leader, guiding the Indian cricket...

6Sep

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‘Opportunity to play for India is…’: Yashasvi Jaiswal eyes consistency ahead of Bangladesh series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As he concentrates on red-ball cricket at the current Duleep Trophy and gets ready for the next two-Test series against Bangladesh, India's Yashasvi Jaiswal has placed a strong emphasis on consistency. A vital member of India's red-ball team, the 22-year-old struck 30 runs off 50 balls for India 'B' during their Duleep Trophy match against India 'A' on Thursday in Bengaluru."It's a great opportunity whenever we have the chance to play the Duleep or Ranji Trophy. I'm really looking forward to that, and I hope I'll enjoy my game. I'll try my best," he told JioCinema, as per PTI.With nine Test matches under his belt since his debut and looking forward to India's World Test Championship campaign, Jaiswal said, "Every match is important because of the World Test Championship. You hav...

4Sep

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Jay Shah encourages players to ‘prepare and seize opportunities’ ahead of Duleep Trophy – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to launch its 2024-25 domestic cricket season with the commencement of the Duleep Trophy on September 5th, 2024. This prestigious red-ball tournament will serve as a key platform for players to prepare for the upcoming international calendar, which features a significant number of Test matches.ICC Chairman and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah conveyed his best wishes to all participating players, emphasizing the significance of red-ball cricket as the "purest form of the game." He highlighted the tournament's role in providing opportunities for preparation and showcasing talent."The 2024-25 domestic season is set to kick off tomorrow with the prestigious Duleep Trophy! It's an exciting start as four teams, featuring some of the fine...

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‘I’ve worked on my…’: How Shubman Gill plans to improve his Test performances – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Although Shubman Gill is aware that his Test career has not yet reached the pinnacles of expectations, the right-hander is counting on a strengthened defense against spinners to make an impact in the ten conventional format matches that will be played this coming season. In what may have been his most sustained performance in Test cricket to date, Gill amassed close to 500 runs in the home series against England this year.Now, he hopes to build on that performance in the two-match series against Bangladesh, which begins on September 19, where he will face a formidable line-up of visiting spinners."I worked on my defence a little bit more against spinners. You should be able to defend a lot more when you are playing on a turning track against spinners, then you can play the scori...