‘I am taking over a very, very successful team’: Gautam Gambhir in his first press conference as Team India head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of Team India, held his inaugural press conference alongside chief selector Ajit Agarkar, discussing his vision and recent strategic decisions for Indian cricket. Gambhir emphasized prioritizing the progression of Indian cricket over his personal agenda, while Agarkar clarified leadership choices and player selections, such as appointing…

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‘If India don’t want to come to Pakistan, we will…’: Hasan Ali reacts to reports that India may skip Champions Trophy in Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan all-rounder Hasan Ali has voiced his reaction to the possibility of India not travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In an interview with Pakistan’s Samaa TV, Ali echoed the sentiment of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), asserting that if the Champions Trophy is set to be held in Pakistan,…

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BCCI monitoring off-duty India internationals’ availability in domestic circuit | Cricket News – Times of India

“The BCCI will continue to monitor player availability and participation in the upcoming domestic cricket season, 2024-25.” This statement included in the BCCI press release on Thursday, which announced India’s T20I and ODI squads for the tour of Sri Lanka, is a clear message to India internationals to remain available for competitions in the domestic…

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‘So many emotions…’: Hardik Pandya thanks fans for warm welcome after T20 World Cup win | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Versatile Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya expressed his gratitude to his supporters in Vadodara on Tuesday for their enthusiastic reception after the Indian team’s victory in the ICC T20 World Cup. This win marked the end of India’s 11-year drought for an ICC title.Following the successful T20 World Cup campaign, Hardik was greeted with…

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‘The most complete fast bowler right now’: Former India pacer compares Jasprit Bumrah to Wasim Akram – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Laxmipathy Balaji has compared current Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to the legendary Wasim Akram. Balaji believes Bumrah is Asia’s next best pacer, second only to Akram.Balaji pointed out the similarities between Akram and Bumrah. Both are known for their accuracy, yorkers, pace, and change of angles.T20 World Cup Schedule |…

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‘Virat Kohli’s popularity in Pakistan is on par with Dilip sahab, Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has expressed his amazement at the overwhelming love and admiration that Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli receives from Pakistani fans. Despite not having played in Pakistan for over a decade, Kohli’s fan base in the country remains unaffected and is, in fact, growing stronger.Latif compared Kohli’s fame to…

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‘Inka naam sunenge aap, bhavishya mai bahut sunenge’: Former India cricketers shower praise on Nitish Kumar Reddy – Times of India

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy showcased his prowess with the bat, playing a big part in guiding Sunrisers Hyderabad to victory against formidable Rajasthan Royals on Thursday. The young all-rounder’s stellar performance drew accolades from cricketing pundits and teammates alike.Former India batter Mohammad Kaif, speaking on Star Sports, lauded Reddy’s classy shot-making ability, especially…

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Happy Birthday Rohit Sharma! The ‘Hitman’ of Indian cricket turns 37 today – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Few names shine as brightly as Rohit Sharma in cricket history, and on Tuesday, as the Team India captain marks his 37th birthday, the cricketing world celebrates the journey of this batting maestro.Rohit’s illustrious career, spanning over a decade and a half, has seen remarkable achievements and unforgettable moments. From his emergence as…

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