‘We were beaten but India series was good preparation’: Brendon McCullum after England’s ‘disappointing’ Champions Trophy campaign | Cricket News – The Times of India

England’s head coach Brendon McCullum, left, and Mark Wood. (AP Photo) England’s head coach Brendon McCullum addressed their Champions Trophy campaign, which ended without a win, including a seven-wicket defeat to South Africa on Saturday. Despite the team’s seventh consecutive ODI loss, their longest run of defeats since 2000/2001, McCullum maintained that their prior losses…

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Dubai Capitals beat Desert Vipers in last-ball thriller to reach ILT20 final | Cricket News – The Times of India

Dubai Capitals triumph in last-ball thriller to reach final. (ILT20 Photo) Dubai Capitals secured their spot in the ILT20 Season 3 final with a thrilling last-ball victory against Desert Vipers at Dubai International Stadium. The win was powered by Gulbadin Naib‘s outstanding performance, including his third consecutive half-century against the Vipers and two crucial wickets.The…

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ILT20: Desert Vipers beat Gulf Giants by six wickets for second consecutive win in season 3 | Cricket News – Times of India

Sam Curran and Sherfane Rutherford celebrate after Desert Vipers beat Gulf Giants. (ILT20 Photo) Desert Vipers clinched their second consecutive victory in the ILT20 Season 3, defeating the Gulf Giants by six wickets at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. An unbeaten 42 from all-rounder Sam Curran, coupled with Sherfane Rutherford’s explosive 40 off 18…

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Big Names, Small Bids! Top overseas players sold at 2025 IPL mega auction but fetched lower prices | Cricket News – Times of India

Faf du Plessis and Sam Curran (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 Mega Auction was marked by high stakes and exciting bids, with teams vying for both proven stars and emerging talents. Among the overseas players who fetched significant sums were some notable names, including Jos Buttler (who joined Gujarat Titans for Rs…

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4,4,6,6,6,4: Travis Head smashes 30 runs off Sam Curran’s over in 1st T20I – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australian opener Travis Head delivered a brutal assault on Sam Curran, smashing 30 runs off a single over in the first T20I at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, as the visitors cruised to a 28-run victory over England. Head’s fireworks were the highlight of the match, helping Australia post a competitive total of…

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‘ECB had made it clear that…’: Punjab Kings coach Sanjay Bangar reveals assurances for IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings coach Sanjay Bangar has shed light on the challenges faced due to the unexpected departure of key England players for international duty in the critical phase of IPL 2024. In a press conference after their final league match, Bangar revealed that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had initially assured…

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Will Shikhar Dhawan play against CSK in Dharamsala? PBKS spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi gives a major update | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sunil Joshi, the spin bowling coach of the Punjab Kings, shed light on his team’s affinity for playing IPL matches in Dharamsala, where they are set to face the formidable Chennai Super Kings. Despite the challenging nature of facing a five-time champion team like CSK, Joshi emphasized the unique advantages that Dharamsala offers…

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‘I would not even pick him in my team’: Virender Sehwag questions Sam Curran’s role in Punjab Kings | 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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