‘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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‘Don’t even talk about it’: Former cricketers’ advice to Rahul Dravid on Rohit Sharma-Hardik Pandya MI situation | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the T20 World Cup kicks off, all eyes will be on the Indian cricket team, particularly on the dynamics between captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Hardik Pandya. Following a disappointing season with the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024, where Pandya replaced Sharma as skipper, the duo now finds themselves in the national…

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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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‘Our next mission is…’: ‘Happy’ Gautam Gambhir sets ambitious goals for Kolkata Knight Riders | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir has revealed that the franchise’s next mission is to become the most successful team in the Indian Premier League. Speaking on Sportskeeda, Gambhir expressed satisfaction with KKR’s recent win but emphasized that the journey toward greater success has just begun.“We are still two trophies away from MI…

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‘No rocket science’: Former cricketers explain how Gautam Gambhir led KKR to the third IPL title in 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders clinched their third Indian Premier League title in 2024 under the mentorship of Gautam Gambhir, who returned to the franchise this season. Gambhir, who previously led KKR to titles in 2012 and 2014 as captain, has been widely praised for his strategic influence and leadership.Former Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom…

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Watch: Guard of honour for Dinesh Karthik after RCB bow out in Eliminator | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Dinesh Karthik, the top finisher for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, may have played his final cricket match in the Indian Premier League (IPL).The RCB walked away with their wings melted and scorched after soaring high with six straight victories. Their aspirations of a season straight out of a fairytale were dashed on Wednesday when…

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