‘I was mentally prepared’: Tilak Varma reveals why he targeted Jofra Archer in second India vs England T20I | Cricket News – The Times of India

Tilak Varma celebrates after hitting the winning runs. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s middle-order batter Tilak Varma credited a calculated strategy for his blistering assault on England pacer Jofra Archer during the second T20I in Chennai on Saturday. Tilak, who anchored India’s two-wicket victory with an unbeaten 72 off 55 balls, took apart Archer, smashing…

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Watch: Tilak Varma’s special requests for Varun Chakravarthy and Washington Sundar in Chennai | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the Indian cricket team reached Chennai for the second T20I against England scheduled for Saturday, the cricketers looked upbeat with a series lead in hand, having won the first match of the series in Kolkata.Varun Chakravarthy, who plays for Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket, was the man of the match in the…

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1st T20I: India eye fresh start against England with focus on Mohammed Shami | Cricket News – The Times of India

India cricketers during a practice session at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: When the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian T20 team plays an evenly matched England in a five-match series beginning in Kolkata on Wednesday, fans will be closely watching fit-again pacer Mohammed Shami‘s return as they try to make up for the…

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Ian Healy warns other teams after BCCI’s strict new guidelines | Cricket News – The Times of India

Captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir with chief selector Ajit Agarkar. NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Ian Healy has cautioned cricket teams to remain watchful of team discipline following the BCCI‘s introduction of a strict 10-point code of conduct for players. This comes after India’s 1-3 defeat to Australia in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Healy,…

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‘Bhalo, Paaji?’: Suryakumar Yadav looks back at playing under Gautam Gambhir for Kolkata Knight Riders – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav started his IPL career with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and was a part of the KKR squad from 2012 to 2017. During his stint with KKR, he was mostly used as a lower-order batsman and gained attention for his innovative shots, particularly his scoop shots and his ability to play…

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Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal make Team India’s Champions Trophy squad | Cricket News – The Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah during a training session. (PTI Photo) Selectors hopeful of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah recovering in time for ICC tournament; Mohammed Shami makes ODI returnMUMBAI: Jasprit Bumrah was on Saturday named in India’s squad for the Champions Trophy in spite of the premier pacer being advised complete rest for…

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‘Can’t fit everyone’: Ajit Agarkar explains Karun Nair snub from India’s Champions Trophy squad | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite a spectacular run of form in domestic cricket, Indian batter Karun Nair on Saturday found himself out of India’s Champions Trophy squad. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar, addressing the media in Mumbai, shed light on the decision.“Averaging 750+ is simply insane,” Agarkar admitted, referencing Nair’s exceptional Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign. Go Beyond The…

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‘Available!’ Kevin Pietersen wants to become Team India batting coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As reported by TimesofIndia.com quoting a Cricbuzz report on Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking to expand India Men’s team coaching staff, specifically a batting coach.Although there hasn’t been a formal statement, team management and BCCI discussions indicate that the support crew needs to be strengthened. Saif…

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