Butterfingers! Punjab Kings drop three catches in first 5 overs, including two of Virat Kohli, against RCB | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings faced a disappointing start against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their crucial encounter at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday.After winning the toss and choosing to field first, Punjab Kings struggled with their fielding, dropping three vital catches in the opening five overs, including two off Virat Kohli.Kohli’s…

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‘We were taking the softer option earlier, but now…’: Dinesh Karthik on resurgent RCB’s changed approach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Thursday highlighted a shift in strategy for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), suggesting the team has moved away from a ‘softer option’ to a more assertive approach in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).The change has been instrumental in the team’s resurgence, as they look to make…

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‘Mistreated MS Dhoni, now KL Rahul’: Fans slam LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka’s act, call Shah Rukh Khan ‘superior’ in handling losses | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Following a humiliating loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul and team owner Sanjiv Goenka were seen having a visibly intense discussion.Goenka appeared clearly dissatisfied with the outcome and was caught by cameras deep in conversation with KL Rahul…

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‘You see class in his batting’: This young batter’s style reminds former India cricketer of Yuvraj Singh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has drawn parallels between Sunrisers Hyderabad‘s young sensation Abhishek Sharma‘s batting style and the iconic strokes of Yuvraj Singh. In the aftermath of SRH’s remarkable chase against Lucknow Super Giants, Chopra highlighted Abhishek’s elegant bat swing reminiscent of his mentor Yuvraj’s flair.“Abhishek Sharma is a very…

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‘If this doesn’t wake KL Rahul up…’: Former New Zealand pacer calls out LSG skipper’s approach against SRH | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants‘ defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 match has sparked a candid critique from New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan, who didn’t hold back in his assessment of LSG skipper KL Rahul‘s batting style.Following LSG’s lackluster performance, McClenaghan slammed Rahul’s timid approach at the crease, particularly pointing…

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‘Your time is around the corner’: Yuvraj Singh heaps praise on young Sunrisers Hyderabad opener | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After Sunrisers Hyderabad‘s resounding victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh lauded the SRH openers, particularly young Indian batter Abhishek Sharma.Following Abhishek Sharma’s stellar performance, the youngster credited Yuvraj Singh, Brian Lara, and his father for their guidance and support. Sharma’s gratitude towards his mentors encapsulated the profound…

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‘Virat Kohli is a terrible influence when it comes to…’ – says RCB captain Faf du Plessis | Cricket News – Times of India

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis has forged a strong friendship with batting legend Virat Kohli, especially since the South African joined Kohli at RCB and both started opening for the team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). IPL 2024: Results | Points Table Still having an outside chance in the race to…

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Watch: ‘Pati, patni aur cricket’ – Nitish Rana sent to the cleaners by Saachi | 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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‘Lost for words, unreal batting’: KL Rahul left stunned as Hyderabad blow away Lucknow | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The 10-wicket thrashing left the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) team and fans in disbelief as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) dominated the chase from start to finish.In a display of relentless dominance, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma orchestrated SRH’s fastest chase of a 160-plus target, securing a convincing 10-wicket victory over LSG in the IPL…

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166-run hunted down in mere 45 minutes! Sunrisers Hyderabad onslaught goes to a new high | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma annihilated the 166-run target set by Lucknow Super Giants in a mere 45 minutes. The duo’s explosive batting performance saw them amass an astonishing 148 runs off just 30 boundary deliveries, which included 16 fours and 14 sixes.SRH completed their run-chase in under 10 overs,…

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