‘He is a big-match player’: Former cricketers back Hardik Pandya to shine in T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Sanjay Bangar have defended the selection of Hardik Pandya for the T20 World Cup, citing his exceptional performances in past international tournaments.Questions arose about Pandya’s role as an all-rounder and captain after a lackluster IPL season. However, Manjrekar firmly believes that the selectors made the right choice in…

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T20 World Cup: Will Pakistan benefit from the Gary Kirsten impact? | Cricket News – Times of India

Gary Kirsten delivered the goods for India and Gujarat Titans in the IPL. As Pakistan‘s white-ball coach, another interesting challenge awaits himMan-of-the-tournament in the 2011 World Cup Yuvraj Singh labels him the best coach he’s ever played under. Other members of that victorious campaign like Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh also speak glowingly about his…

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Watch: Virat Kohli gets thunderous applause from fans as he steps onto the field ahead of warm-up game | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s popularity is unmatched, just a glimpse of him is enough to leave the crowd crazy. Ahead of India’s T20 World Cup warm-up match against Bangladesh, the crowd’s enthusiasm at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York reached its peak.The moment Kohli stepped onto the field to join his fellow…

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On Rohit Sharma-Hardik Pandya IPL episode, Irfan Pathan says, ‘don’t even talk about it’ in Indian dressing room | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The unceremonious exit of Rohit Sharma as skipper of Mumbai Indians and Hardik Pandya taking over caused a great furore in the recently concluded IPL season.What followed it was boos all around the country for Hardik as fans showed their displeasure and disapproval over the all-rounder leading the franchise.It was a 10th place…

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‘India superior to Pakistan but…’: Sourav Ganguly on the big T20 World Cup clash | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The much-awaited first-round clash between archrivals India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup is scheduled for June 9 at the 34,000-capacity newly-constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.India and Pakistan are favorites to make it to the Super 8 stage from Group A, which also includes Ireland.India have banked on…

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If he has applied, Gautam Gambhir would be a good coach for India: Sourav Ganguly | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir would make a “good coach” for the Indian cricket team, according to former captain Sourav Ganguly, if he had sought for the role. Ganguly also supported the hiring of a domestic player to the prominent role.During his speech at the International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference’s opening in Mumbai, Ganguly discussed…

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Ricky Ponting predicts these two players as leading wicket-taker and run-getter in T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has predicted India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and Aussie batting sensation Travis Head to emerge as the leading wicket-taker and run-getter, respectively, in the upcoming T20 World Cup.Ponting, renowned for his cricketing acumen, believes Bumrah’s exceptional pace and skill in delivering crucial breakthroughs will make him the tournament’s…

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‘Can I bring my girlfriend?’: Gautam Gambhir reveals first conversation with ‘KKR’s MVP and brother’ Sunil Narine | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir has heaped praise on star all-rounder Sunil Narine, who played a pivotal role in KKR’s third Indian Premier League title this year. Narine was named the ‘Most Valuable Player’ of IPL 2024. Narine regained his magical touch this season, scoring 488 runs and taking 17 wickets throughout…

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My relation with Virat Kohli is not to give masala to the public: Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir shared a warm embrace during the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League. It was one of the heartwarming moments of the just concluded season. The long-standing alleged hostility between the two former teammates seemed to dissolve as they demonstrated mutual respect and camaraderie. Kohli, the face of…

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