‘No one will mind’: Former India cricketers float idea of MS Dhoni’s ‘wildcard’ entry in T20 World Cup squad – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketers Irfan Pathan and Varun Aaron have light-heartedly ignited speculation by proposing the inclusion of the legendary MS Dhoni in India’s T20 World Cup squad, despite the internationally retired stalwart’s last Team India appearance dating back almost five years.“We could see a wildcard entry in India’s T20 World Cup squad… MS…

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‘One of the worst decisions…’: Mohammad Kaif has his say on Virat Kohli’s controversial dismissal – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As expected, Virat Kohli‘s controversial dismissal against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on Sunday has become a major talking and debatable point in IPL 2024.Chasing 223, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were bowled out for 221 on the last ball as KKR won the match by 1 run. RCB’s star batsman…

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‘Chaati thok ke kehta hun…’: Opinions divided as former cricketers react on Virat Kohli’s controversial dismissal | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former cricketers’ reactions to Virat Kohli‘s controversial dismissal reflect a stark division of opinions within the fraternity. While some veterans criticised the decision, citing inconsistencies in the umpiring, others defended the call, highlighting the need to respect on-field decisions.Star RCB batter Kohli engaged in a heated exchange with the on-field umpires, venting his…

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What about Team India regulars?: Irfan Pathan explains why red-hot Dinesh Karthik’s inclusion in T20 World Cup squad is unlikely | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Aged 38, Dinesh Karthik has set the Indian Premier League stage of fire with jaw-dropping performances in the first half of the tournament this season.And with his 35-ball 83 blitzkrieg against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday night, albeit in a losing cause, Karthik made a strong case for himself for his inclusion in Team…

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‘Hardik is not a newbie, needs to…’: Irfan Pathan questions Pandya’s leadership skills | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan raised doubts about Hardik Pandya‘s leadership prowess on Monday, criticising his failure to adjust to match scenarios and devise effective strategies, which has proven costly for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in this IPL season.Taking over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma, Hardik has faced substantial criticism from fans and…

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‘Would definitely select him if I were a selector…’: Former India all-rounder on this CSK batter’s chances in T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the T20 World Cup draws closer, India’s batting depth receives a significant boost with the emergence of Shivam Dube as a strong contender for a spot in the squad. The Chennai Super Kings‘ player’s standout performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League have thrust him into contention for a place in India’s…

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‘Kohli better than Gayle’: Irfan Pathan picks Virat in India’s T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan recently took on the role of a selector, crafting his ideal India squad for the highly anticipated T20 World Cup. Pathan assessed various players, identifying those who have strongly positioned themselves for selection and those who still have work to do to secure a spot in the squad.With…

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‘Impossible for RCB to win the IPL…’: Former cricketers slam Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s bowling display | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders’ victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2024 clash on Friday was nothing short of impressive, as they registered a commanding seven-wicket win. Led by explosive performances from Venkatesh Iyer and Sunil Narine, KKR chased down the 183-run target set by RCB with ease, showcasing their prowess…

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