‘Potential to be one of the biggest leagues’: Allan Donald calls for more Indian cricketers in SA20, praises its growth | Cricket News – The Times of India

Allan Donald (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: South African cricket legend and SA20 ambassador Allan Donald has voiced his hopes of seeing more Indian players in the South African T20 league, but acknowledged that the decision ultimately lies with the BCCI. Speaking during an online media interaction, Donald reflected on the impact of Dinesh Karthik,…

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Watch: Vintage Dinesh Karthik rolls back the years with three consecutive sixes in SA20 | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik rolled back the years with some stupendous hitting in the SA20 match between Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals at The Wanderers Stadium, in Johannesburg on Thursday.Batting first while playing for Paarl Royals, Karthik top scored for his team with a 39-ball 53 to help his team post…

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One-handed stunner! 39-yo Dinesh Karthik lights up SA20 with glovework for Paarl Royals. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Dinesh Karthik (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Paarl Royals’ wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik produced a jaw-dropping, one-handed catch that left cricket fans and commentators in awe during the SA20 clash against MI Cape Town at Boland Park. Known for his sharp reflexes and safe hands, Royals keeper Karthik proved why he is considered one of the finest glovesmen…

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‘Pressure is mounting’: Dinesh Karthik on challenges for Gautam Gambhir as India head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

Gautam Gambhir (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir‘s tenure as India’s head coach has been a topic of intense discussion, with mixed performances across formats drawing attention to his leadership. While his influence in T20 cricket has been widely praised, the results in Tests and ODIs have raised questions about the challenges he faced early…

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Shubman Gill’s white-ball habits costing him dear in Australia, feels Dinesh Karthik | Cricket News – Times of India

Shubman Gill (Photo: Video grab) Shubman Gill has so far hasn’t lived up to his promise on the tour of Australia, failing to convert his starts into big innings; and former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik believes a “technical error” has crept into Gill’s game because of “a lot of white-ball cricket“.“I think Shubman Gill definitely…

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‘Important to have strong teams, there is strength-vs-strength’: Jacques Kallis on SA20’s successful seasons | Cricket News – Times of India

File photo of former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis. (BCCI) Amid the influx of T20 leagues and the cramped calendar as a result, getting a clean window to rope in the best of talents is a challenge. Indian Premier League (IPL) with its big money is the biggest T20 league by a distance. It leaves…

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru explains their decision to opt for Phil Salt instead of Faf du Plessis | Cricket News – Times of India

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have explained their decision to release Faf du Plessis before the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah last month. Delhi Capitals subsequently secured du Plessis for Rs 2 crore.RCB released a video detailing their rationale. Mo Bobat, RCB’s director of cricket operations, highlighted fan input.“All of you voted (fans voted via…

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Sanju Samson has cemented his spot as T20I opener, says Dinesh Karthik | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson has been in scintillating form, especially in T20 Internationals, recently becoming the first Indian to score back-to-back centuries in the format. His promotion to the opening slot by India’s new captain Suryakumar Yadav and management under Gautam Gambhir has proven to be a game-changer, with Samson delivering consistent performances at the…

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‘What is the hurry boss?’: Dinesh Karthik on calls for retirement of seniors after New Zealand debacle | – Times of India

R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja NEW DELHI: India’s recent 3-0 whitewash against New Zealand at home has put the team’s big guns under fire. Angered by the embarrassing series loss, fans have been demanding retirements of Test veterans that include Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. As India performed poorly with both bat…

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