Exclusive: Rishabh Pant is biggest match-winner for India, and is yet to hit his prime, says Mohammad Kaif | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant marked his much-awaited return to the Test arena with a swashbuckling hundred against Bangladesh in the Chennai Test.After a stroke-filled 39 in the first innings, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman smashed 109 in the team’s second essay and also featured in a 167-run partnership with Shubman Gill, setting the ground for India’s eventual…

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Exclusive | ‘Bangladesh played very well in Pakistan, but India…’: Mohammad Kaif on why upsets are unlikely in the series – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India have dominated their Test rivalry against Bangladesh, winning the majority of the matches – 11 out of 13 with two ending in draws. Bangladesh have struggled to compete with India’s strong batting line-ups and bowling attacks.India’s batters like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Rahul Dravid have often proven too strong for Bangladesh…

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‘Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif of Afghanistan cricket’: Ravichandran Ashwin excited about young Afghan batters | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan are set to face New Zealand in a landmark one-off Test match in Greater Noida, India, starting Monday. As anticipation builds, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his excitement about two young Afghan batters—Riaz Hassan and Bahir Shah—whom he believes could be crucial to Afghanistan’s future in Test cricket.Ravichandran Ashwin praised the…

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‘Everyone’s different…’: What Sourav Ganguly learnt from Virender Sehwag about leadership with NatWest series victory | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: It was on July 13, 2002 when Sourav Ganguly and his young team won the NatWest Trophy final against England, chasing down a steep target of 326 with three balls to spare at the famed Lord’s cricket ground. Chasing 325, Virender Sehwag smashed a 49-ball 45, while Ganguly hit a 43-ball 60 in…

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‘Fans’ prayers are not with them’: Mohammad Kaif calls out lack of support for Pakistan team in T20 World Cup campaign | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressed disappointment over the lack of support for the Pakistan team during the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup. According to him, neither their fans nor former players were backing the team. Kaif acknowledged that Pakistan had not performed well in the tournament.The team, led by Babar Azam, was…

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‘Virat Kohli should bat at…’: Mohammad Kaif wants changes in India’s opening combination at T20 World Cup 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After Virat Kohli‘s consecutive lacklustre performances in the T20 World Cup 2024, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has suggested a change in Kohli’s batting order. According to Kaif, Kohli should occupy the number three spot, with Rishabh Pant opening alongside Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. SEE ALSO: T20 WORLD CUP 2024 Schedule | Points…

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‘Kohli will have to…’: Kaif’s strike-rate advice for Virat ahead of Pakistan clash | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif stated that star batter Virat Kohli will need to adjust his strike rate during the highly anticipated ICC T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan in New York on Sunday.After a comprehensive victory over Ireland, India are brimming with confidence and momentum. Meanwhile, Pakistan will be looking to rebound…

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‘They will win you the trophy’: Mohammad Kaif’s advice to RCB for IPL success | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has offered insightful advice to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, suggesting that the franchise should prioritize investing in Indian players if they aim to clinch the Indian Premier League trophy in the future.Speaking on Star Sports, Kaif lauded RCB‘s recent resurgence in the tournament despite facing six consecutive losses earlier…

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‘No captain or selector can ignore him’: Support grows for Shivam Dube’s inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings‘ all-rounder Shivam Dube has garnered significant support for his inclusion with the anticipation building around the imminent announcement of India’s squad for the T20 World Cup, owing to his exceptional performances in IPL 2024.Dube’s impressive tally of 350 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 172.41 in nine innings has…

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