‘Respect wahi deta hai jiski apni hoti hain’: Salman Butt defends Babar Azam amid controversy over captaincy resignation – Times of India

Babar Azam. (Photo by Alex Davidson via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former captain Salman Butt has defended Babar Azam after his resignation as Pakistan’s white-ball captain. This comes after ex-pacer Sikander Bakht made critical remarks about the star batter.Bakht had suggested that Babar should have resigned immediately after Pakistan’s group stage exit from the T20…

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India vs Pakistan at Women’s T20 World Cup: How the arch-rivals’ encounters panned out so far | Cricket News – Times of India

India and Pakistan will face off on Sunday in Dubai. NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan have played each other only 15 times in Twenty20 Internationals so far, with their first game against each other in the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009. India dominated the encounters winning 12 matches, while Pakistan have succeeded in…

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Women’s T20 World Cup, Highlights: All-round New Zealand thrash favourites India by 58 runs | Cricket News – Times of India

(Photo credit: @WHITE_FERNS) DUBAI: A completely out of sorts India were trumped by opposition skipper Sophie Devine‘s flamboyant batting and tactical astuteness as New Zealand powered to 58-run win in a lopsided Women’s T20 World Cup game here on Friday. The ‘White Ferns’ also put an end to their 10-match losing streak with their biggest…

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Run-out controversy! Why Amelia Kerr was given not out by on-field umpires during India-NZ Women’s T20 World Cup match | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In an unusual turn of events at the T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Friday, Amelia Kerr was declared not out by the on-field umpires despite being short of her crease, as they had already signalled the end of the over.The incident unfolded when Kerr hit…

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Rohit Sharma says ‘helicopter ghuma na’ after Axar Patel’s failed MS Dhoni imitation. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma (PTI/Screengrab) NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma shared a lighthearted moment during his latest appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, where he and some of his teammates were invited on the back of their 2024 T20 World Cup triumph. Rohit, along with Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube,…

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‘After winning the World Cup, my life has…’: Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma (Photo Credits: Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian legendary batter Rohit Sharma‘s recent remarks in Marathi, following India’s triumphant Test series win against Bangladesh, sparked a wave of excitement among fans on Thursday. Speaking during an event in Rashin, Maharashtra, where he laid the foundation stone for a new sports complex under CricKingdom, Rohit…

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‘Sensible decision’: Basit Ali hails Babar Azam for quitting captaincy and benefiting Pakistan cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

Basit Ali and Babar Azam (Screengrab and Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has praised Babar Azam‘s decision to step down as captain of Pakistan’s white-ball cricket team, calling it a “sensible decision” that will benefit both Babar and the national side. Basit, speaking on his YouTube channel, expressed that Babar’s resignation…

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Virat Kohli becomes fastest to 27,000 runs in international cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In yet another landmark achievement, Virat Kohli etched his name deeper into the annals of cricket history by becoming the fastest player to score 27,000 runs in international cricket. Kohli reached the milestone in just 594 innings, breaking the previous record held by Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who achieved the feat in…

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‘Sharmaji ka ladka…’: Rohit Sharma on why expectations are important in life | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Alex Davidson via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Expectations from Rohit Sharma, especially in major tournaments and series, are always high due to his stature in international cricket. As the captain of the Indian team in ODI and Test matches, Rohit is expected to lead with clarity, calmness, and tactical acumen. His…

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