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Yuvraj Singh trolls Shubman Gill in Rohit Sharma’s ‘garden mein ghoomne’ post | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India further solidified their position on top of the World Test Championship (WTC) rankings with a dominant innings and 64-run win in Dharamsala, sealing a resounding 4-1 series win over England.This impressive victory propelled India's percentage points from 64.58 to 68.51, achieved through their participation in nine matches during the ongoing WTC cycle.Their record includes six wins, two losses, and one draw.Celebrating the series triumph, India captain Rohit Sharma shared a photo on his social media, featuring Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Sarfaraz Khan, and Dhruv Jurel, acknowledging the valuable contributions of these promising young talents to the team's success."Garden mein ghoomne wale bande," Rohit's post read. The “garden mein ghoomne wale bande” here refers to ...
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Yuvraj Singh clarifies speculations on contesting Lok Sabha elections | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricket star Yuvraj Singh took to social media late Friday to dispel rumors regarding his candidacy in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Gurdaspur, Punjab. Contrary to widespread media reports, Singh affirmed that he would not be entering the political arena, opting instead to continue his philanthropic endeavors through his foundation, You We Can.In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Yuvraj Singh addressed the swirling speculation, stating, "Contrary to media reports, I'm not contesting elections from Gurdaspur. My passion lies in supporting and helping people in various capacities, and I will continue to do so through my foundation You We Can. Let's continue making a difference together to the best of our abilities."Reports had surfaced earlier sug...
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New chasemasters: Why Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel are a throwback to MS Dhoni-Yuvraj Singh

Only 32 times in 158 instances have India completed a successful chases in their Test history. Chennai 1999, Pune 2017, Chennai 2021, Bangalore 2004, 2005, 1987, or most recently Hyderabad 2024; there have been many instances of India failing to handle the fourth-inning pressure at home.On Monday, on a flaking pitch where the ball turned and occasionally kept low, India was struggling. Chasing 192, they were 120/5. Ranchi 2024 seemed like a repeat of the same old story. However, in Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel India would discover a pair of potential chase-masters. Gill likes fourth innings — in 10 knocks, he averages 44. To contextualise, Rohit Sharma averages only 32 and has scored a half-century fewer than Gill, having featured in eight more innings. Steve Smith, arguably the best ba...
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Watch: Vamshhi Krrishna slams six sixes in an over, joins Indian trio in elite list | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Andhra batter Vamshhi Krrishna achieved a remarkable and rare feat on Wednesday as he clobbered six sixes in an over during a Col CK Nayudu Trophy match against Railways in Kadapa.Pulling off a miraculous effort, Krrishna became only the fourth Indian batter after Ravi Shastri (1985), Yuvraj Singh (2007) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (2022) to crack six sixes in an over.In a stunning exhibition of clean striking, Krrishna collected 36 runs in the Damandeep Singh over amid his breathtaking 64-ball 110 on the fourth and final day of the Andhra vs Railways encounter.It turned out to be an absolute nightmare for Damandeep as Krrishna slammed him for six maximums -- all coming on the on-side.The first Krrishna hit was a slog-sweep as he fetched the ball from outside off and deposited it ove...
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MS Dhoni: ‘Great Mahendra Singh Dhoni in my pocket…’: Kevin Pietersen and Zaheer Khan’s banter during India vs England 2nd Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former cricket stars Kevin Pietersen and Zaheer Khan engaged in a light-hearted exchange during the lunch break on Day 4 of the 2nd India vs England Test, reminiscing about their Test wickets and sharing anecdotes about their encounters with legendary players.Pietersen amusingly remarked, "You know who else I've got in my pocket here? The great Mahendra Singh Dhoni.Right there, there he is next to Kamran Akmal," recalling his notable dismissal of Dhoni in a past Test match at The Oval.Responding to Pietersen's jest, Zaheer Khan humorously mentioned a recent meeting with Yuvraj Singh, hinting at Yuvraj's knack for dismissing Pietersen during their playing days."I remember him (KP) giving him (Yuvraj) a special nickname as well," Zaheer quipped, recalling the banter between the...
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‘Even the super seniors made me…’: Rishabh Pant reflects on his debut in 2017 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant recently reminisced about his debut with the national team, expressing gratitude for the warm welcome he received after an impressive stint in the 2016 U-19 World Cup.Pant marked his international debut against England in 2017, featuring in the third game of the three-match T20I series at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.Reflecting on the moment when he first stepped onto the international stage, Pant shared the sense of awe that surrounded him. "The majority of the time I didn't feel like that. I was in awe at the beginning. You had watched all of them on TV. But they were all welcoming. Even the super seniors made me comfortable," said Rishabh Pant in Star Sports 'Believe' series.The senior players, Pant recalled, played a...
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Watch: Mayhem in Bengaluru! Rohit Sharma-Rinku Singh slam 36 runs in an over to equal T20I record | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display of batting prowess, star Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh etched their names in T20I history by matching the record for the highest number of runs scored off a single over.The final five overs of the match witnessed a spectacular display of power-hitting as India accumulated a staggering 103 runs. Rohit and the left-handed Rinku in particular stole the show by smashing an incredible 36 runs off Afghanistan's Karim Janat's final over of the innings, which included a six off a no-ball.Rohit opened the over with a stunning four, and followed it up with consecutives sixes off a no-ball and on a free hit. Rohit then took a single off the third ball of the over, handing the baton to Rinku, who hit three humongous back-to-back sixes off the final t...
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‘Records are meant to be broken’: Yuvraj Singh praises record-breaker Prakhar Chaturvedi | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Karnataka batter Prakhar Chaturvedi became an overnight sensation with his record-breaking knock of 404 not out in the Cooch Behar Trophy final against Mumbai on Monday. What made his achievement more special is that he broke Yuvraj Singh's 25-year-old record for the highest score in the U-19 tournament final.Yuvraj showcased his batting brilliance by scoring an impressive 358 for Punjab in a match against Bihar in 1999.India's World Cup winning captain MS Dhoni was a member of the Bihar squad during that encounter.Reacting to his record being broken, Yuvraj expressed his delight over Prakhar's extraordinary feat and said he is immensely happy to observe that the future of Indian cricket is in safe hands."Very happy to see this! Records are meant to be broken and I'm glad to ...
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404 no error! Prakhar beats Yuvraj Singh’s 24-year record | Cricket News – Times of India

BENGALURU : Prakhar Chaturvedi wasn’t picked for the squad that will be defending India’s under-19 world title in South Africa later this month. But the Karnataka teen has ensured selectors will be keeping a keen eye on him from here on. Playing a marathon knock that took 885 minutes, the right-hander compiled an unbeaten 404 to become the highest individual scorer in the final of the Cooch Behar Trophy.In the process, Prakhar bettered Yuvraj Singh’s 24-year-old mark of 358. That innings of Yuvraj was watched from behind the stumps by a young wicketkeeper named MS Dhoni! The Cooch Behar Trophy has unearthed many legends. Indian cricket fans will be hoping Prakhar too will join their ranks.885 minutes, 638 balls, 404* runs...Even as his innings helped Karnataka win their maiden Cooch Beh...
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Prakhar Chaturvedi: Karnataka Ranji Debut Dream After Record-Setting 404 | Cricket News – Times of India

BENGALURU: Prakhar Chaturvedi sounded bushed, understandable if an 18-year-old bats 638 balls to score a record-setting 404, but elation was unmistakable too as he trained eyes on Karnataka U23 and Ranji Trophy debuts.On Monday, Chaturvedi became the first quadruple centurion in the Cooch Behar Trophy final as his knock earned Karnataka their maiden title in the U19 tournament.During his unbeaten knock, Chaturvedi also broke former India batter Yuvraj Singh's 24-year-old record of 358, the previous highest score in a Cooch Behar title clash.Riding on Chaturvedi's innings, Karnataka made 890 for eight in 223 overs, replying to Mumbai's 380 all out in the final at Shivamogga."It is a great feeling. I am delighted that the innings came in the final, and helped Karnataka earn the first titl...
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Gujarat’s Stunning Win vs Karnataka in Ranji Trophy | Siddharth Desai’s Magnificent 7 | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gujarat staged a remarkable turnaround on the final day of their Ranji Trophy Group C clash in Ahmedabad, securing a thrilling six-run victory by bundling out star-studded Karnataka for just 103.Despite a modest target of 110 runs, Karnataka appeared comfortable at 50 for no loss before a sensational collapse, led by left-arm spinner Siddharth Desai's outstanding 7/42.Supported by off-spinner Rinkesh Vaghela (3/38), Gujarat bowlers orchestrated the dramatic downfall, with Karnataka losing all their wickets for 53 runs in just 17 overs.This win marked Gujarat's second consecutive victory, propelling them to the top of the group with 12 points.Meanwhile, the eight-time champions Karnataka slipped to the third position with six points. Tripura secured the second spot after their...
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Karnataka’s Prakhar Chaturvedi scores unbeaten 404 against Mumbai in Cooch Behar Trophy final

Karnataka’s Prakhar Chaturvedi became the first player to score 400 runs in the final of the Cooch Behar Trophy after hammering an unbeaten 404 knock against Mumbai. In the process, Chaturvedi broke Yuvraj Singh’s 24-year-old record. Playing against Bihar Under-19 side (which also had a certain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in their ranks), Yuvraj had scored 358 runs in December 1999 while representing Punjab Under-19s at the Keenan Stadium in Jamshedpur. Chaturvedi’s knock on Monday came off 638 balls at a strike rate of 63.32 and included 46 fours and three towering sixes at the KSCA Navule Stadium. Thanks to his knock, Karnataka, who had Won the toss and elected to field first, managed to pile on 890 runs from 223 overs before they declared after losing eight wickets. They racked up a lead ...
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Yuvraj Singh hints at mentoring role to prepare Team India for challenges ahead | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Yuvraj Singh, the World Cup-winning hero, hinted at a potential mentorship role to help mentally prepare the Indian cricket team for future challenges. The Indian team has faced numerous near misses in their quest for an ICC trophy, including a defeat in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia.Having played a crucial role in India's previous World Cup triumph in 2011 and contributing significantly to their success in the Champions Trophy under MS Dhoni in 2013, Yuvraj possesses valuable experience.His suggestion of taking on a mentorship role could involve sharing insights, providing guidance, and offering mental preparation strategies to the current generation of players as they aim to secure future ICC trophies."I feel that we have played a lot of finals but not won one....
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‘Kuch toh log kahenge’: Yuvraj Singh sees nothing wrong in Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma returning to T20I fold | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: World Cup-winning India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has expressed his view that there is nothing wrong with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli making a return to T20 cricket after a 14-month hiatus, especially with an eye on the upcoming World Cup.Both Rohit and Kohli were included in the squad for the ongoing three-match T20 series against Afghanistan, which serves as India's final international assignment before the T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean.The inclusion of the experienced duo sparked a debate about the decision being a progressive step. However, Yuvraj seems to endorse the move, suggesting that the return of Rohit and Kohli to the T20 fold is a strategic decision in preparation for the upcoming World Cup.Their experience and skill in the shortest format of the gam...
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5 Most expensive overs in T20I cricket

Akila Dananjaya: 36 runs against Kieron Pollard (Antigua, 2021)When Pollard gets into the groove, nobody can stop him, and the same thing happened on that day when the West Indian big hitter took on Sri Lanka spinner Dananjaya, smashing him all over the park at Antigua’s Coolidge Cricket Ground for six consecutive sixes, becoming the second batter to do so in T20Is. And Dananjaya became the first cricketer in the world to pick a hat-trick and concede six sixes in an over in the same match. Source link
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WATCH – ‘Would like to explore India first…’: MS Dhoni’s video goes viral amid Maldives row | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Several esteemed former cricketers, including the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Venkatesh Prasad, and Suresh Raina, have voiced criticism against the 'racist' remarks made by public figures in the Maldives against India. They have urged fellow citizens to discover the splendor of Indian beaches.This controversy arises amidst the fallout over derogatory and 'anti-India' comments from Maldivian ministers, leaders, and other public figures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the union territory of Lakshadweep.Amidst this support from current and ex-cricketers, an old video featuring the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni has resurfaced on social media platforms.In the video, Dhoni, who guided India to three ICC trophies - 2007 T20 World Cup...
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged 12, creates buzz with debut in Ranji Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a teenager from Bihar, has made headlines by making his first-class debut in the ongoing season of the Ranji Trophy. Vaibhav, who claims to be just 12 years old, has entered the history books as one of the youngest debutants in India's first-class cricket, surpassing the early milestones set by legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh.Vaibhav marked his debut in a Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai at the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna, becoming part of the 38 teams competing in 19 matches across various venues in the country.If Vaibhav's age claim is accurate, he would be younger than Yuvraj Singh, who made his maiden first-class appearance at 15 years and 57 days, and Sachin Tendulkar, who debuted at 15 years and 230 days.The young batter had previou...
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Yuvraj Singh turns 42: Statistical highlights of birthday boy’s glittering career | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Yuvraj Singh, a legendary figure in Indian cricket, left an indelible mark on the sport with his dynamic and impactful playing style.Celebrating his 42nd birthday today, Yuvraj made his international debut in 2000 and swiftly became a crucial component of the Indian team, especially in the white-ball formats.Renowned for his explosive batting, Yuvraj played a pivotal role in India's success in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, where he was named the Player of the Tournament.His remarkable six consecutive sixes off Stuart Broad in the inaugural T20 World Cup is etched in cricketing history.Beyond his batting prowess, Yuvraj showcased resilience by making a triumphant comeback after successfully battling cancer. His contributions to Indian cricket have made him...
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Yuvraj Singh: India’s cricket icon with a swag celebrates his 42nd birthday | Cricket News – Times of India

India have produced all-rounders of the class of Kapil Dev, but the flair and swag associated with Yuvraj Singhnot only makes him stand out for how he approached and played the game but also for what he achieved through his skills that makes him once-in-a-generation cricketer. Today, one of India's most loved cricketer celebrates his 42nd birthday.Yuvraj made his India debut in the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy and never looked back, going on to win India the 2007 T20 World Cup and playing a key role in the 2011 ODI World Cup triumph. In fact, he was the 'Player of the Tournament' when India lifted the ODI World Cup for the second time. His six sixes in an over off Stuart Broad in the 2007 T20 World Cup is one of the most iconic moments in the history of Indian and world cricket.Yuvraj play...