‘He has to be on that aeroplane’: Sanju Samson’s explosive IPL form reignites T20 World Cup selection debate | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has played a stunning knock against Lucknow Super Giants, garnering support from veteran cricketers for his inclusion in the India’s T20 World Cup squad.In an IPL match on Saturday at the Ekana Stadium, Samson’s breathtaking performance not only secured a crucial victory for Rajasthan Royals but also reignited…

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‘Don’t think as captain he’s quite got it right’: Former Australia great criticizes Hardik Pandya’s captaincy at Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – Times of India

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal…

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Du Plessis effect!: In an unusual move, broadcasters go zoom in on coin, putting rest to toss-tampering theories | Cricket News – Times of India

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal…

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‘Everything is fake’: Rohit Sharma denies meeting with chief selector Ajit Agarkar and coach Rahul Dravid for T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s cricketing landscape buzzed with speculation as reports emerged of a purported meeting between India captain Rohit Sharma, BCCI chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, and head coach Rahul Dravid to deliberate on India’s roadmap for the upcoming T20 World Cup. However, Rohit Sharma swiftly debunked these claims, labeling them as ‘fake’ during an…

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What about Team India regulars?: Irfan Pathan explains why red-hot Dinesh Karthik’s inclusion in T20 World Cup squad is unlikely | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Aged 38, Dinesh Karthik has set the Indian Premier League stage of fire with jaw-dropping performances in the first half of the tournament this season.And with his 35-ball 83 blitzkrieg against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday night, albeit in a losing cause, Karthik made a strong case for himself for his inclusion in Team…

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‘BCCI needs to enforce sale of RCB’: Indian tennis great after franchise’s torrid run in IPL | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Extremely hurt and disappointed just like a million of other Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s fans and supporters, Indian tennis great Mahesh Bhupathi on Monday suggested the sale of the franchise to more ‘caring’ owners. RCB on Monday suffered their fifth straight defeat and sixth in 7 matches. In a run-fest at the Chinnaswamy, RCB…

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‘Think wisely BCCI’: Virat Kohli’s hundred for RCB rallies support for his T20 World Cup selection | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli hit the first hundred of IPL 2024 on Saturday; and even though his 8th IPL century did not result in a win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the knock rallied support for the batting legend after reports last month that voices in the BCCI corridors are questioning whether Kohli should be picked in…

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‘Selectors don’t go by…’: Official clarifies BCCI stand on Virat Kohli’s spot in T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Stylish Indian batsman Virat Kohli currently leads the IPL 2024 batting chart with 181 runs in three matches. While his strike rate (141.4) may not be exceptional, a BCCI official is optimistic about Kohli’s potential to enhance it, given his form and experience.Before the commencement of IPL 2024, there were speculations that Kohli…

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