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25Jan By source belowNo Comments
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U-19 World Cup: Musheer Khan stars as India crush Ireland by 201 runs | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a dominating display of cricketing prowess, Musheer Khan on Thursday showcased his immense talent with a superb century as India secured a comprehensive 201-run victory over Ireland in the ICC U-19 World Cup in Bloemfontein, South Africa.Musheer's impressive innings of 118 off 106 balls powered India to a commanding total of 301 for 7, setting a challenging target for Ireland.Ireland, in their pursuit of the imposing total, struggled against India's bowling attack, managing only 100 runs in 29.4 overs. Medium pacer Naman Tiwari (4/53 in 10 overs) and left-arm spinner Saumy Kumar Pandey (3/21 in 9 overs) played pivotal roles in restricting Ireland's batting lineup, with seven Irish batters failing to reach double figures.The Indian team demonstrated their superiority ...
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24Jan By source belowNo Comments
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U-19 World Cup: Indian batting hopes to show more intent against Ireland | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] India's emerging talents are set to adopt a more proactive batting approach as they face Ireland in their second group match of the ICC U-19 World Cup on Thursday. Despite comfortably defeating Bangladesh in their opening encounter, the Ireland game offers India an opportunity to showcase a different style of play before taking on tougher opposition in the upcoming Super Six phase.Ireland enter the match following a loss to Bangladesh after triumphing over minnows USA in the opening game.Instead of solely focusing on the opposition, India aim to elevate their own performance and align with a modern approach to the 50-over game, contrasting with the playing style of the early 1990s.Skipper Uday Saharan and top scorer Adarsh Singh, with strike-rates of 79 and 68 respectively in the ...
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23Jan By source belowNo Comments
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Bangladesh’s Maruf Mridha reprimanded for using abusive language against India in U-19 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Bangladesh bowler Maruf Mridha faced a reprimand from the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday for using "abusive language" during the U-19 World Cup match against India last Saturday.The ICC found Mridha in violation of Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. This article pertains to "using language, actions, or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match."As a consequence of this breach, one demerit point has been added to Mridha's disciplinary record. Notably, this marks his first offence within a 24-month period, according to the ICC's press release. Demerit points serve as a mechanism to address player misconduct and repea...
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22Jan By source belowNo Comments
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Watch: Indian-origin Kiwi batter Snehith Reddy copies Shubman Gill’s celebration style | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill found an admirer in India-origin New Zealand batter Snehith Reddy as the latter emulated Gill's celebration style after scoring a century against Nepal in the U-19 World Cup at Buffalo Park in East London on Sunday. After notching up his ton, Snehith took off his helmet, raised his bat and bowed down to the crowd, replicating Gill's trademark celebration."We were talking before the game, the boys, on what the celebrations are gonna be. I decided the Shubman Gill bow is my celebration, it was special," Snehith said later."One of my favourite players, I love the way he makes contact with the ball, his timing is exceptional and I tried to copy that to my batting a little bit," he said in a video footage uploaded by the ICC.His parents were also present at the ...
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21Jan By source belowNo Comments
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Kwena Maphaka: A left-handed Kagiso Rabada, who idolises Dale Steyn and wants to take Virat Kohli’s wicket in Test cricket

[ad_1] Kwena Maphaka bowls quick and his progress has been meteoric. The 17-year-old left-arm seamer has been in the fast lane. Maphaka is already playing his second U-19 World Cup, has represented South Africa A, and possesses an SA20 contract with Paarl Royals.The youngster caught the eye in his home U-19 World Cup with his fiery inswinging yorkers and quick bouncers against the West Indies. Coming off a short, bustling but rhythmic run-up, Maphaka returned figures of 5/38 and has already been tipped as the left-handed Kagiso Rabada. Given Maphaka went to the same school, the comparisons with fellow St Stithians alumnus Rabada are expected. But the prodigy from Johannesburg is humbled with all the attention he has been receiving. “Rabada is a great bowler and it is special to be compar...
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20Jan By source belowNo Comments
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U19 World Cup: All-round India outclass Bangladesh by 84 runs to open campaign on a high | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinners Saumy Kumar Pandey and Musheer Khan played pivotal roles in a commanding performance by the defending champions, India, as they outclassed Bangladesh by 84 runs in the opening game of the ICC U-19 World Cup on Saturday.Despite posting a seemingly modest total of 251 for 7, the Indian spin duo effectively stifled the run flow, dismissing the 'Tiger Cubs' for a meager 167 in 45.5 overs.AS IT HAPPENED: India vs Bangladesh, U-19 World CupChoosing to bat after being invited by Bangladesh, skipper Uday Saharan (64 off 94 balls) and left-handed opener Adarsh Singh (76 off 96 balls) both contributed half-centuries. Saumy, with figures of 4/24, bowled economically and delivered lethal arm balls with a skiddy action, while all-rounder Musheer (2/35) utilized sub...
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19Jan By source belowNo Comments
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In Shubman Gill’s footsteps, Uday Saharan is ready to show his potential in the U-19 World Cup

[ad_1] There are uncanny similarities between Shubman Gill and Uday Saharan. Both scored heavy runs for Punjab in junior cricket, were trained at home by their cricket-crazy fathers, and shifted base to get good facilities. Shubman, the player of the tournament in the 2018 U19 World Cup has graduated to the senior team, while Uday, who will be leading India in this year’s event promises to follow in the footsteps of his senior.Uday grew up in Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan, where his father an ayurvedic doctor used to run his own academy and was introduced to the game when he was just an infant. “I used to carry him on my lap to the academy. I failed to become a cricketer and I wanted my son to become one. He also showed interest from a very young age and never complained about it,” Saharan...
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19Jan By source belowNo Comments
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Can I touch your feet? Arshin Kulkarni after meeting his childhood hero Jacques Kallis

[ad_1] India U-19 all-rounder Arshin Kulkarni touched his childhood hero Jacques Kallis’s feet after meeting him for the first time in his life. all-rounder has idolised South African great all his life and got the chance to meet Kallis, who is currently working as the assistant coach for Pretoria Capitals in the SA20. In a video shared by Pretoria Capitals, the youngsters can bee seen having a chat with the former South African all-rounder and showed a note to Kallis, who has signed it for the then eight-year-old about 10 years ago. “You signed it and send it back to me around 10 years ago,” said Arshin, while showing the notes to Kallis. "Can I touch your feet?" 🥹 India U19 cricketer Arshin Kulkarni idolised Jacques Kallis all his life. On Monday, he got to meet his hero! 🥹#RoarSaam...
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17Jan By source belowNo Comments
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Watch: India U-19 cricketer Arshin Kulkarni touches Jacques Kallis’s feet for blessings ahead of U-19 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Two cricketers, who are generations apart, shared a heartwarming moment ahead of the ICC Under-19 World in South Africa, and the video that captured it has gone viral on social media.India's young sensation Arshin Kulkarni didn't miss the chance when he met South African legend and former allrounder Jacques Kallis ahead of the tournament.The video shows Kulkarni talking to Kallis and then touched his feet to take blessings, which visibly moved the Proteas legend.As a mementro from his meeting, the 18-year-old Kulkarni also took Kallis's autograph on his jersey. Kallis is currently the assistant coach of Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 league.The ICC under-19 ODI World Cup will be played from January 19 to February 11.India are placed in Group A of the 16-team tournament alongside Ba...
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10Jan By source belowNo Comments
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Naseer Khan to lead Afghanistan’s 15-member U-19 World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Afghanistan Cricket Board's selection committee has revealed the 15-member squad, captained by Naseer Khan, for the ICC U-19 Men’s World Cup 2024, set to commence on January 19 in South Africa.Naseer, the regular captain for Afghanistan, is expected to make a triumphant return and lead the squad, having recovered in time for the tournament. Numan Shah, the wicketkeeper-batter, has been appointed as the deputy captain, contributing to the team's strategic leadership.The squad boasts a mix of experienced players and emerging talent, with the return of top-order batter Ali Ahmad Nasar, who missed the U19 Men’s Asia Cup 2024. This combination sets the stage for a well-rounded team in the upcoming U-19 World Cup.The inclusion of dynamic opening batter Hassan Eisakhil, ri...
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10Jan By source belowNo Comments
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After rain, India share top honours with South Africa in U-19 Tri-Nation tourney | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian colts led by Uday Saharan and their South African counterparts jointly earned top honours of the U-19 Tri-Nation tourney as the title clash in Johannesburg was called off due to rain on Wednesday.Despite waiting for the designated cut-off time in the hope of achieving the minimum five overs required for a result, the wet playing conditions at the Old Edwardians Cricket Ground Club forced the match officials to abandon the final without a ball being bowled.As there was no reserve day scheduled, the title was shared between the India and South Africa teams.Five-time champions India will now redirect their attention to the upcoming U-19 World Cup, set to commence on January 19. The young Indian team will aim to showcase their skills and compete for another title...
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12Dec By source belowNo Comments
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India retain Asia Cup squad as Uday Saharan set to lead in U-19 World Cup – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Uday Saharan will captain India in the Under-19 World Cup in South Africa next year, with the same squad from the ongoing U-19 Asia Cup retained for the global event commencing on January 19.The 19-year-old from Punjab will also lead the team in a tri-series in South Africa, featuring England, starting from December 29, with Saumy Kumar Pandey serving as his deputy.For the tri-series, the BCCI has selected Prem Devkar, Ansh Gosai, and Mohammad Amaan as standby players."Post the tri-series, the India U-19 team will begin preparations for the much-anticipated U-19 World Cup," said BCCI in a statement.The five-time defending champions begin their campaign against Bangladesh in group A on January 20 in Bloemfontein.Ireland and the USA are the other two teams in the group A....
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6Dec By source belowNo Comments
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PoK-born cab driver’s English dream comes true: a year after son’s Test debut, another set to play U-19 World Cup

[ad_1] Last December, Naeem Ahmed saw his son Rehan become the youngest player to make an England Test debut. At 18 years and 128 days, Rehan received the cap from former skipper Nasser Hussain in Karachi, and his father was in the England huddle to witness the memorable occasion.A year later, Naeem, who hails from Mirpur in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, may have another reason to celebrate as his youngest son Farhan, 15, is expected to be named in the England Under-19 World Cup squad. “As a father, I am over the moon,” Naeem tells The Indian Express from Antigua. Naeem has got used to travelling around the world to watch his sons’ exploits first-hand. He spent a month in India when Farhan was playing a quadrangular series for England U-19 in Vijayawada. “The pride you must have in your he...
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21Nov By source belowNo Comments
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ICC moves men’s U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The ICC Board on Tuesday made the decision to relocate the upcoming men's Under-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa. This move came 11 days after the ICC provisionally suspended the cricket body in Sri Lanka due to government interference.Interestingly, it was Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) that took the initiative to contact the ICC, notifying them about the interference of the government in the administration of cricket within the country.Tensions between SLC and the Sports Ministry have been ongoing. The government has alleged SLC officials of engaging in corruption and mismanagement."The U19 World Cup has been shifted to South Africa from Sri Lanka due to SLC's suspension. In fact, participating nations were apprised some days back after SLC got suspended. South Af...
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