‘His mobility will encourage Team India’: Kevin Pietersen lauds Rishabh Pant’s wicket-keeping masterclass | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant showcased a wicket-keeping masterclass in Wednesday’s Indian Premier League encounter against Gujarat Titans, further cementing his credentials for a place in India’s T20 World Cup squad.Former England captain Kevin Pietersen lauded Pant’s performance, stating to Star Sports, “His mobility tonight was something that will give him great encouragement,…

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Watch: It’ll be hard to convince MS Dhoni for sure to come to West Indies for T20 World Cup, says Rohit Sharma | 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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‘Everything is fake’: Rohit Sharma denies meeting with chief selector Ajit Agarkar and coach Rahul Dravid for T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s cricketing landscape buzzed with speculation as reports emerged of a purported meeting between India captain Rohit Sharma, BCCI chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, and head coach Rahul Dravid to deliberate on India’s roadmap for the upcoming T20 World Cup. However, Rohit Sharma swiftly debunked these claims, labeling them as ‘fake’ during an…

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‘Yeh dekho Babar Zaman, sorry Babar Azam…’: New Zealand star’s funny Punjabi commentary – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand cricketer Ish Sodhi was seen trying his hand at Punjabi commentary. In a blooper reel, Sodhi mistakenly refers to Babar Azam as “Babar Zaman,” eliciting laughter. In a recent video shared by Pakistan Cricket‘s official social media handle, Sodhi tried his luck in commenting on a previous encounter between Pakistan and…

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EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan incredibly safe for cricket tours; Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill key for India in T20 World Cup, says New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In 2021, the New Zealand cricket team abruptly withdrew from a tour of Pakistan due to security concerns. However, they have since visited the country twice in 2023.With less than two months remaining until the ICC T20 World Cup commences in the West Indies and the USA from June 1-29, New Zealand are…

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What about Team India regulars?: Irfan Pathan explains why red-hot Dinesh Karthik’s inclusion in T20 World Cup squad is unlikely | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Aged 38, Dinesh Karthik has set the Indian Premier League stage of fire with jaw-dropping performances in the first half of the tournament this season.And with his 35-ball 83 blitzkrieg against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday night, albeit in a losing cause, Karthik made a strong case for himself for his inclusion in Team…

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‘Took Rohit Sharma’s words seriously’: Aged 38, Dinesh Karthik ‘auditions’ for T20 World Cup with unreal blitz | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: On an evening at Chinnaswamy where records were broken one after another and Royal Challengers Bengaluru succumbed to a dreadful fifth straight defeat, their stumper-batter Dinesh Karthik had a night to remember as he smoked an unreal 35-ball 83 in the improbable chase of 288. In a record-shattering contest that had 549 runs…

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‘Hardik is not a newbie, needs to…’: Irfan Pathan questions Pandya’s leadership skills | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan raised doubts about Hardik Pandya‘s leadership prowess on Monday, criticising his failure to adjust to match scenarios and devise effective strategies, which has proven costly for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in this IPL season.Taking over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma, Hardik has faced substantial criticism from fans and…

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EXCLUSIVE – ‘I feel India…’: Brett Lee on Rohit Sharma-led team’s T20 World Cup title chances | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With the announcement of India’s T20 World Cup squad expected in the coming weeks, Australian cricket legend Brett Lee believes that Team India, despite their loss in the ICC ODI World Cup final at home, will be the frontrunners for the title in the 2024 edition. The coveted tournament is scheduled to commence…

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‘I am sick and fed up…’: Kieron Pollard defends Hardik Pandya amidst criticism | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians‘ batting coach and former all-rounder Kieron Pollard has come out in staunch defense of Hardik Pandya. Following Mumbai Indians’ IPL match against Chennai Super Kings where Pandya faced significant scrutiny for his performance, Pollard rallied behind his teammate, asserting that cricket is a team game and calling for support rather than…

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