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In Pics: MS Dhoni may explore surgery option on his knee

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A leader like Hardik Pandya is a boon: Sai Sudharsan

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Some knocks transcend the win-loss binary. Chennai Super Kings’ five-star triumph late on Monday night captured the public imagination but did not take the sheen off Gujarat Titans’ left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan’s scintillating innings. It was an exhibition of skillful batting and immense self-belief. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/1kytGbz via IFTTT

Preparations for WTC final had begun during the IPL itself: Axar

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India's bowling all-rounder is quite confident about the team's chances in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final and also revealed that the members of the squad had started preparing for the marquee clash during the Indian Premier League (IPL) itself as the players held practice sessions with red-ball. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/azZch6v via IFTTT

ICC top brass seeks PCB assurances that it will send team to India for WC

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and CEO are in Lahore to seek guarantees from the PCB that it will not push for implementing a hybrid model for its matches in the ODI World Cup in India later this year. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/Xr07OVN via IFTTT

Steve Smith on potential spin threat ahead of WTC final

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Australia's batting star Steve Smith is expecting batting friendly conditions at the The Oval, the venue for the World Test Championship final against India. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/x1TeECf via IFTTT

Why BCCI should opt for open e-auction for bilateral rights

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reported to be wrestling with the question of what would be the best way to auction the media rights for bilateral cricket in the 2023-2027 cycle. The choice, if reports are to be believed, is between a closed process and an open e-auction. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/o91ZvUc via IFTTT

How Jadeja was reintegrated into Chennai Super Kings

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Dhoni and Jadeja have been part of many a battle together, including a memorable partnership in the 2019 ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand that ended in tears for the senior pro. Despite the immense professional respect for each other, their chemistry hasn't always been a smooth one. Last year, after a disastrous campaign when he was made captain for a while only to be removed midway, Jadeja left the CSK camp in a huff. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/GIhuYmL via IFTTT

Will Mahendra Singh Dhoni return for another IPL season?

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MS Dhoni knows his knee is not in shape any more to take the rigours of top-flight cricket. He mentioned that, too, saying that he will have to assess where his body is eight months from now. But just like Messi, it is the love of the fans that is pushing the CSK captain to stretch his horizon just a little more. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/MP6deyA via IFTTT

Seamer Tongue to make England debut in Ireland Test

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Worcestershire pacer Josh Tongue is poised to make his debut for the England cricket team in the upcoming one-off Test against Ireland at Lord's, according to England Cricket Board (ECB). from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/vkJmU37 via IFTTT

Josh Tongue to make England debut in Ireland Test

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Josh Tongue is set to make his England debut after being named Tuesday in the XI to play Ireland in this week's one-off Test at Lord's. The 25-year-old Worcestershire quick was initially only called up as cover due to injury concerns over pacemen James Anderson and Ollie Robinson, both of whom are now being rested prior to the start of the Ashes next month. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/DXYRlfC via IFTTT

McCullum says England will stick with 'Bazball' approach for Ashes

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England coach Brendon McCullum said the team will head into the Ashes series against Australia without fear of defeat, and he sees no reason to rein in their high-risk, high-reward 'Bazball' approach that has proven so successful over the last year. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/xz6PfT7 via IFTTT

IPL 2023: 11 players who made the maximum impact

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Every IPL throws up new stars. We try to go beyond the numbers and look at the impact that players have made... from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/U0rSyQR via IFTTT

'A fairytale finish': Ambati Rayudu after playing his last IPL match

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Chennai Super Kings' batter Ambati Rayudu couldn't have asked for a better finish to his IPL career as he signed off on a title-winning note, with CSK clinching its fifth IPL trophy after a thrilling win over Gujarat Titans in the final on Monday in Ahmedabad. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/kAMpdFS via IFTTT

In Pics: CSK beat Gujarat Titans to win fifth IPL title

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WATCH: How Jadeja guided Chennai Super Kings to fifth IPL title

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The phrase 'cometh the hour cometh the man' perfectly fits for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final in Ahmedabad to guide CSK to a record-equalling fifth IPL title in the wee hours of Tuesday. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/rLKoSAx via IFTTT

Australian mindset can't be taught: Sthalekar on India women losing knockout games

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The Indian women's cricket team has been guilty of losing knockout matches at global events far too many times and Lisa Sthalekar, the former Australia captain who knows a lot about winning, feels it can only break the jinx by getting over the line in a high-stake game. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/CRaQrI4 via IFTTT

In Pics: Australia squad for WTC final against India

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'Can talk about no warm-up game before WTC final only in hindsight'

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Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey is confident about his team's preparations for next month's World Test Championship final and said the decision of not playing a warm-up game ahead of the summit clash can only be talked about in hindsight. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/zqnOgKk via IFTTT

'Rain-proof measures a must in Indian stadiums before ODI World Cup'

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With the IPL final between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday night being pushed to the reserve day due to heavy rain, there is a growing concern on whether venues in the country are well-equipped to ensure that play starts as soon as showers stop, especially in the light of the fact that the ICC ODI World Cup in India later this year will be played in the months of October and November, a time when the North East monsoon is active. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/dFRqWw8 via IFTTT

Pics - Top-5: Fastest centuries in IPL 2023

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IPL Final LIVE: Gujarat Titans aim to spoil CSK's party for Dhoni

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WTC Final: Virat, Rohit key to India's chances, says Hussey

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Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey highlighted the significance of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in India's prospects of winning the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at the Oval in London. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/yGMcZOQ via IFTTT

GT vs CSK: Eyes on MS Dhoni in the IPL final

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The cricketing world will turn its attention to Ahmedabad on Sunday evening for two reasons. One, whether Gujarat Titans successfully defend their IPL title or will it be Chennai Super Kings winning a fifth trophy. And two, will it be the last time that the iconic CSK captain MS Dhoni is seen on a cricket field as a player. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/CBKy1NT via IFTTT

WTC Final: Yashasvi replaces Ruturaj as stand-by opener

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In-form Mumbai opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has found a place in the India squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval in London from June 7-12 as a replacement for stand-by opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who will be unable to travel to the UK for the match as he is getting married on June 2-3. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/RMyV6t7 via IFTTT

Shubman Gill's work ethic shines through

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It is the fifth ball of the 14th over of Gujarat Titans' innings. Mumbai Indians allrounder Cameron Green is running in to ball to a marauding Shubman Gill. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/fVdqsz5 via IFTTT

IPL Final: Gujarat Titans hope to gatecrash MSD party

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There is no trophy in the annals of cricketing history that MS Dhoni has not laid his hands on. But come Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, he would like to give one final push to bring home the fifth IPL title for the Chennai Super Kings. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/5TbJAYK via IFTTT

The confidence Shubman Gill carries is amazing: Hardik Pandya

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One of the hottest properties in international cricket currently, Shubman Gill has raised the bar with his prolific run in IPL 2023 and his century on Friday, which put Gujarat Titans into the final, has been lauded by his skipper Hardik Pandya as "one of the finest" he has ever seen in a T20 game. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/ubQqAtR via IFTTT

In Pics: CSK stand between GT and history

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Australia skipper Meg Lanning ruled out of Women's Ashes

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Cricket Australia said Lanning was asked to stay at home to manage the issue and gave no time frame on her return. It marks the second time the 31-year-old has missed the Ashes after a shoulder injury ruled her out of the 2017-18 series at home. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/ag1XeBY via IFTTT

In Pics: Gill ton helps GT beat MI to reach IPL final

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Pics: Best bowling figures in IPL playoffs

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GT vs MI Live: High-flying Mumbai face consistent Gujarat in a virtual semi-final

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WTC winning team to get USD 1.6 million prize money

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The ICC on Friday announced that the victorious team in the upcoming World Test Championship Final between India and Australia, scheduled for next month at The Oval, will be awarded a prize money of USD 1.6 million. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/XeRkj4c via IFTTT

In Pics: Kohli touches 250 million Instagram followers

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Former India and RCB captain Virat Kohli is the first Indian to have 250 million followers on Instagram from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/CdI3Zrj via IFTTT

IPL: Akash Madhwal proves he is not a one-trick pony

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The 29-year-old pacer from Uttarakhand has been trained by his state coach Manish Jha to “just bowl fast and not worry about leaking runs”. Akash has imbibed that philosophy wholly and backs his skills wherever he goes. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/qDOoEy5 via IFTTT

Australia call up reserve wicketkeeper Peirson for Ashes

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Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson will be joining the Australian squad ahead of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. He will be replacing Josh Inglis, who is set to return home for the birth of his first child. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/PdnkTvr via IFTTT

Anderson says he will 'definitely' be ready for Ashes opener

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England fast bowler James Anderson says he has recovered from a groin injury and will be fit for the first Ashes test against Australia next month. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/C5yNO6i via IFTTT

Ruturaj Gaikwad shows he is ready for CSK top job

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The crowd at the Chepauk on Tuesday night desperately wanted MS Dhoni to say he would come back as a player next year. But Dhoni is a realist. He said that he will take eight months to decide, but it is almost certain that the legend has played his last game at the Chepauk. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/uQaIhTJ via IFTTT

Chennai Super Kings: A team that never stops believing

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MS Dhoni has been there and done that, but on Tuesday night at Chepauk, he made it clear that it was more than "just another final". CSK have made it to the title round nine times before, but rarely has their ride to the final been as topsy-turvy as it has been this year. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/zuKhtLl via IFTTT

In Pics: Mumbai Indians knock out Lucknow Super Giants

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IPL: Five-star Akash scripts LSG's rout, MI set up Qualifier 2 clash with GT

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Uttarakhand-born uncapped Akash Madhwal wreaked havoc with his maiden IPL fifer as five-time champions Mumbai Indians blew away Lucknow Super Giants in a one-sided Eliminator clash in Chennai. Demolishing the Krunal Pandya side by a mammoth 81 runs, Mumbai registered the third biggest margin of win in the playoffs and booked their flights to Ahmedabad where they will face defending champions Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 2 on Friday. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/e4sQibl via IFTTT

In Pics: Impact cricketers from non-traditional countries

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In Pics: CSK beat Gujarat Titans to reach 10th IPL final

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IPL 2023: Non-traditional impact cricketers

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This season saw a number of players from outside the usual cricketing powerhouses making an impact for their teams. The Afghans, naturally, rule this space. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/1rjYc2F via IFTTT

In Pics: CSK beat Gujarat Titans to reach 10th IPL final

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Chennai Super Kings spin out Gujarat Titans, march into 10th IPL final

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Chennai Super Kings powered their way to a record-breaking 10th Indian Premier League final with a 15-run win over defending champion Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. Gujarat will have another chance to meet Chennai in the final when they take on the winner of Wednesday's Eliminator between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/rRq4jKE via IFTTT

'His dedication beat his ego': The Mohit Sharma story

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Having secured the coveted Purple Cap in IPL 2014 while playing for the Chennai Super Kings and representing India in two World Cups (2014 T20 World Cup and 2015 World Cup), Mohit Sharma demonstrated unwavering commitment by willingly embracing the role of a net bowler when circumstances didn't align with his expectations. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/FvY1Rd6 via IFTTT

Australia's decision to not play warm-up "fraught with danger": Border

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Former captain Allan Border expressed concerns over Australia's choice of not participating in any warm-up matches before the World Test Championship final against India and the Ashes series, stating that the decision carries significant risks. He said the move is 'fraught with danger'. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/ks4ZU1v via IFTTT

In Pics: Uncapped IPL heroes who can be future India stars

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Root 'predicts' many more productive years for Anderson

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Former England Test skipper Joe Root has given teammate and the leading wicket-taking pacer in the world James Anderson a big reason to go all out in the upcoming Ashes series, saying he wants to see the veteran bowler go on performing for many more years. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/1C8WdYq via IFTTT