‘They need to be penalised’: Sunil Gavaskar calls for action amid England players’ early IPL exit controversy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The England and Wales Cricket Board‘s (ECB) directive for players to return home for national duty from IPL ahead of the T20 World Cup has sparked debate, with former India captain Sunil Gavaskar calling for decisive action from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and IPL franchises.Expressing his discontent, Gavaskar…

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‘Brutal!’ Fans react to Sunil Gavaskar’s scathing response to Virat Kohli on strike-rate talks | Cricket News – Times of India

After Sunil Gavaskar‘s scathing response to fellow batting legend Virat Kohli for his comment on cricket experts debating his strike rate in T20s, fans came out in huge numbers on social media to voice their opinion on the controversy. Prior to the announcement of India’s squad for the T20 World Cup, there were talks about…

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‘You had decided that you don’t want senior players’: Irfan Pathan questions Team India selection process ahead of T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has raised significant concerns regarding the selection process of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming T20 World Cup, questioning the consistency and rationale behind the decisions made by the selectors.Pathan highlighted a notable shift in strategy, recalling the aftermath of India’s disappointing performance in the last T20…

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‘Hardik Pandya will be…’: Sunil Gavaskar explains Team India vice-captain’s ‘frame of mind’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar believes there is no need to be overly concerned about Hardik Pandya‘s bowling form as the T20 World Cup approaches, stating that the all-rounder will excel when playing for the national team. India will kick off their T20 World Cup match against Ireland in New York on June…

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Amid raging Impact Sub debate, Sourav Ganguly urges BCCI to… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly called upon the BCCI to address the imbalance between bat and ball in the ongoing Indian Premier League, emphasizing the challenges faced by bowlers on flat pitches and the impact of additional batting firepower through Impact Players.The pitches in this edition of the IPL have predominantly favored batsmen,…

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‘He did the right thing…’: Former Australia star defends Virat Kohli’s strike rate amidst Sunil Gavaskar’s criticism – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch has come to the defense of Virat Kohli‘s strike rate amidst scrutiny, emphasizing the broader context of his partnership with Rajat Patidar. Finch’s perspective sheds light on the strategic nuances of Kohli’s innings, offering a counterpoint to the criticism levied by cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar.In an analysis on…

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‘That’s not what your team expects from you’: Sunil Gavaskar slams Virat Kohli’s slow batting display against SRH | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he emerged as the highest scorer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, came under scrutiny from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar. Despite Kohli’s contribution, Gavaskar expressed his disapproval of the pace at which the runs were scored.The former Indian cricketer’s criticism highlighted the importance of strike rate in the…

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‘Can’t you score against others?’: Sunil Gavaskar’s cheeky query to ‘Mumbai boy’ Yashasvi Jaiswal | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young Yashasvi Jaiswal, the dynamic Rajasthan Royals opener, shared insights into his remarkable success against his hometown team in a candid conversation with legend Sunil Gavaskar following his match-winning century against the Mumbai Indians on Monday.Jaiswal’s blazing innings of 104 not out off 60 balls powered the Royals to a commanding nine-wicket victory…

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‘Swinging their bat around bang, bang…’: Sunil Gavaskar calls for bowler protection amid IPL 2024’s batting carnage | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has voiced concerns over the plight of bowlers in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024, calling for measures to protect them amidst the relentless onslaught of batters.Speaking on the official broadcaster, Gavaskar proposed a solution to address the imbalance between bat and ball in T20 cricket. IPL 2024: POINTS…

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‘He wasn’t up to the mark’: Rishabh Pant under fire after Delhi Capitals’ loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals‘ defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday sparked disappointment among fans, with captain Rishabh Pant facing criticism for his lackluster performance.Chasing a challenging target of 267, Pant’s slow-paced innings of 44 runs off 35 balls drew scrutiny and raised questions from supporters. Despite his efforts, Delhi Capitals…

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