Champions Trophy: Pakistan have plenty of problems in the team, says Irfan Pathan | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that Team India’s ability to handle pressure effectively gives Rohit Sharma’s side an advantage in the highly anticipated Champions Trophy clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.India started their campaign with a dominant six-wicket win over Bangladesh, while Pakistan stumbled to a 60-run defeat against New Zealand,…

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‘Mohammed Shami and management will make the right call together’: Irfan Pathan backs pacer’s delayed return | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami. (Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has endorsed the Indian team management’s cautious approach in not rushing Mohammed Shami back into international cricket during the first T20I against England in Kolkata, following his extended injury absence.Despite demonstrating his fitness through practice sessions and domestic matches for Bengal, Shami was not selected for…

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‘Humko toh cricket aati hi nahi hai’: Angry Sunil Gavaskar slams Team India after series defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar was no less than furious after India succumbed to a six-wicket defeat against Australia in Sydney on Sunday.The win enabled Australia to win the series 3-1 and reclaim the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2014-15. Gautam Gambhir press conference:…

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‘He put his body on the line’: Irfan Pathan lauds Rishabh Pant’s gritty knock at SCG | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan on Friday lauded Rishabh Pant for his gutsy knock on a challenging SCG pitch, describing it as a performance where he ‘put his body on the line’.Pathan praised Pant’s courage and determination, highlighting his ability to take on the Australian bowlers under difficult conditions.Despite…

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‘Nitish Reddy’s first-class average is 22’: Sanjay Manjrekar marvels at youngster’s knock | Cricket News – Times of India

Sanjay Manjrekar and Nitish Reddy (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Team India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy’s maiden Test hundred during the third day of the fourth Test against Australia captivated cricketing circles, with his determined knock earning high praise from former India internationals. Coming into bat at a precarious 191/6, Reddy produced a remarkable unbeaten 105…

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Sanjay Manjrekar, Irfan Pathan on-air chat turns ugly over Virat Kohli-Yashasvi Jaiswal run out | Cricket News – Times of India

Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan (Photo credit: Screengrab from video posted on X) NEW DELHI: Tempers flared up during a post-match chat between former cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan over the disastrous Virat Kohli-Yashasvi Jaiswal run out that put India on the backfoot late on the second day of the Boxing Day Test in…

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IND vs AUS: Day after ‘shoulder-bump’, Virat Kohli inspires team and fans on Day 2 at MCG – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A day after being fined for shoulder-bumping 19-year-old Australian debutant Sam Konstas, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli showcased his leadership by giving a pep talk to the team ahead of the second day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India found themselves under pressure after Australia posted a formidable…

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IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma confronts Marnus Labuschagne over pitch running – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma with Marnus Labuschagne (Video grab) NEW DELHI: In a high-tension encounter on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India captain Rohit Sharma confronted Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne over running on the pitch while taking runs. With the series tied at 1-1, the stakes…

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