‘He’s not good enough…’: Former cricketer raises concerns over Ravindra Jadeja’s batting abilities ahead of T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody has raised concerns over Ravindra Jadeja‘s suitability as India’s No.7 batsman in the upcoming T20 World Cup, emphasizing the need for a player who can make a significant impact with a better strike rate at that position. Moody’s comments come amidst ongoing discussions about India’s squad composition for…

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‘He is a human, so will play like a human too’: Former India cricketers back Virat Kohli’s fiery response to critics – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s sublime batting display, an unbeaten 70 off 44 balls, guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant nine-wicket victory against Gujarat Titans on Sunday, solidifying his position as the Orange Cap holder in IPL 2024. However, amidst his stellar performance, Kohli’s strike rate and approach faced scrutiny, prompting a fiery response from…

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No Sanju Samson, no Hardik Pandya: This former cricketer’s India T20 World Cup squad has many surprises | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has stirred the pot with his preferred India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, notably excluding Sanju Samson from his lineup despite Rajasthan Royals captain’s recent heroics in the IPL 2024.Doull’s selection conundrum mirrors the dilemma facing Ajit Agarkar-led selectors, particularly regarding the two wicket-keeping positions…

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T20 World Cup selection takes centrestage as Delhi Capitals face Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – Times of India

Axar in focus as hopefuls slog it out at training before DC-MI tie in sweltering conditionsNEW DELHI: Usually, halfway through an IPL season, the training sessions get shorter with several players opting to focus on recovery. With the summer sun getting stronger, one would have expected the same ahead of Saturday’s match between Delhi Capitals…

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‘There is no point in picking him’: Yuvraj Singh on why India should snub Dinesh Karthik for T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Yuvraj Singh has expressed his admiration for Dinesh Karthik‘s performance with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. However, he believes that the experienced wicketkeeper should only be included in India’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup if he is assured a place in the starting lineup. “DK…

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No Virat Kohli, no Hardik Pandya: Sanjay Manjrekar makes bold India squad picks for T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar made surprising additions and omissions in his 15-member India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas. Amidst heightened anticipation surrounding the squad announcement, Manjrekar’s choices have sparked intense debate among fans and experts.Manjrekar raised eyebrows by excluding talismanic India batter Virat Kohli from his squad, opting…

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‘Experience and form’: Virender Sehwag picks his strongest Team India playing XI for T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag has disclosed his top picks for India’s T20 World Cup 2024 playing XI, as the deadline for squad submission for the mega event looms on May 1. Sehwag’s selections offer insights into the potential composition of India’s formidable lineup for the marquee event in the Americas.In a recent…

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