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Credit to bowlers for executing their plans on a tricky surface: Shanaka

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Skipper Dasun Shanaka on Thursday lauded the all-round performance of his bowlers after Sri Lanka's five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Group B match in Pallekele. Young pacer Matheesha Pathirana led the attack from the front, grabbing 4 for 32 as Bangladesh folded for a paltry 164 after opting to bat. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/sK9Cocf via IFTTT

Prithvi Shaw to make Northamptonshire return in 2024

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Young Indian opener Prithvi Shaw is poised to make a comeback to the Northamptonshire County Cricket Club in 2024 after his tenure this year had been curtailed due to a knee injury. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/TbvDn6f via IFTTT

I don't mind bowling with the new ball or the old ball: Shami

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Mohammed Shami said he has no ego and would only follow the team's instructions if asked to bowl in the ODIs with a used Kookaburra rather than a dazzling white one. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/46lODyz via IFTTT

Asia Cup LIVE: Bangladesh opt to bat vs Sri Lanka

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"India-Pakistan will always...": Babar Azam ahead of high-octane IND vs PAK clash

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Brimming with confidence after their crushing win over minnows Nepal in their Asia Cup 2023 opener, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said his team is 100 percent ready for much-awaited blockbuster against India. India and Pakistan will lock horns on September 2 in Pallekele. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/o4Ov7KE via IFTTT

In Pics - Asia Cup: SL, Bangladesh look for winning start

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In Pics - Asia Cup: Last chance for India to iron out areas of concern

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Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh seek winning start amidst challenges

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Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are set to face off in the Asia Cup, facing significant challenges such as injuries and unimpressive ODI performances. The reigning Asia Cup champions, Sri Lanka, have faced numerous hurdles in the lead-up to the tournament, including injuries to key players and Kusal Perera's COVID-19 recovery. They are eager to secure a victorious start and gain momentum in the tournament. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/uAtZHXO via IFTTT

We won’t have any home advantage: Rahul Dravid

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Rahul Dravid, who has returned a mixed bag, when asked if the quadrennial extravaganza would define his legacy in his first stint as the senior team coach, said, “I’m not into legacies. As a coach I’m looking forward to the World Cup. I just stay in the present, worry about the job I have to do now and not about the future.” from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/0suZljC via IFTTT

Pakistan vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023: When and where to watch

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Pakistan will begin their campaign in the Asia Cup on Wednesday taking on Nepal in the city's sweltering heat as multi-team international cricket returns to the country after nearly 15 years. It has been a long, rough road for Pakistan cricket ever since the militant attack on the Sri Lankan team in Lahore in March, 2009. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/avOB0wc via IFTTT

Asia Cup 2023: Recovering KL Rahul out of first two matches

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With a little over a month left for the ICC World Cup and a few days before India open their Asia Cup campaign against Pakistan, questions swirl over the fitness of middle-order batter and designated 50-overs wicketkeeper KL Rahul. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/fgGcmR0 via IFTTT

Road to ICC ODI World Cup begins with Asia Cup

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Time is running out. The Asia Cup, that starts in Multan on Wednesday with Pakistan taking on Nepal, is probably the last stop for five of the six nations that will also be part of the World Cup to firm up their final 15, if not the playing XI, for the quadrennial showpiece. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/9z0UXfS via IFTTT

Could Tilak Varma be the next Yuvraj or Raina?

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20-year-old Tilak Varma from Andhra Pradesh has so far played only 7 T20I matches for India. But what the team management, his team-mates, the selectors and the fans have seen has been some impressive knocks. The left-hander who was spotted in the IPL while playing for the Mumbai Indians has so far scored 174 runs in 7 T20I innings at an average of almost 35 and a strike rate of over 138. He has so far bowled in one match and registered figures of 1/17. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/Y1Jqg6x via IFTTT

Asia Cup: KL Rahul unavailable for first two games, says Dravid

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The BCCI on its official handle shared a statement by Team India coach Rahul Dravid on the current fitness status of KL Rahul, who was last week named in the squad of Asia Cup that starts on Wednesday. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/d5wyIqE via IFTTT

In Pics: ODI Batting Report Card of Indian batters in Asia Cup squad in the last 1 year

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Any bowler who sledges Virat Kohli will pay the price: Ntini

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Every cricketer, current or former, has voiced their opinions on how to handle a batter of Virat Kohli's calibre and former South Africa pacer Makhaya Ntini has offered a special approach to deal with the former Indian captain on the field. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/ch0yQ1k via IFTTT

Smriti Mandhana opts out of WBBL to play domestic cricket

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India's vice-captain and star batter Smriti Mandhana, who recent has opted out of this year's edition of Women's Big Bash League, which will be played from October 19 to November 26. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/avXnrzN via IFTTT

WATCH: Rishabh Pant's rehab video goes viral

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India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is steadily progressing on the path to recovery following a car accident that occurred in December last year. Emerging from what could have potentially been a life-threatening incident, the left-handed batsman has dedicated his time to rigorous gym sessions aimed at enhancing his overall fitness. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/YuzHQ79 via IFTTT

WATCH: Karun Nair, triple centurion in Tests, smashes 40-ball ton

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Karnataka batsman Karun Nair, the only Indian batsman to score a triple century after Virender Sehwag, smashed a belligerent century off just 40 balls during the second semi-final match of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/9cN4mgh via IFTTT

Watch: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Tilak Varma's new hairdos ahead of Asia Cup

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As Team India gears up for the upcoming Asia Cup, star India players Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and newbie Tilak Varma took some time off for themselves, getting new hairdos. While Bumrah and Tilak got their hair styled by famous stylist Aalim Hakim in Mumbai, Kohli got his hair styled in Bengaluru. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/fuxz7WU via IFTTT

In next two months, I want to create memories with this team: Rohit

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Rohit Sharma understands the gargantuan pressure that a home World Cup brings but the Indian captain wants to insulate himself from the outside chatter as he embarks on an arduous journey to win the country's first ICC trophy in a decade. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/mXz9Igo via IFTTT

Asia Cup 2023: 'Right decision by Rohit to pick Kuldeep ahead of Chahal'

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India star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's exclusion from India's Asia Cup 2023 squad raised quite a few eyebrows. The question - why Kuldeep over Chahal? - started doing the rounds of social media after the latter's exclusion from the continental event. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/ztruL4H via IFTTT

Tickets for non-India games in Mumbai and Bengaluru sold out already

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It's not just the Indian team that cricket-crazy fans are craving to watch in the ICC 2023 ODI World Cup in India in October-November. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/jpXlgIA via IFTTT

Wade replaces injured Maxwell in Australia squad for South Africa tour

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Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade has replaced injured all-rounder Glenn Maxwell in the Australia squad for the limited overs tour of South Africa, the team said on Monday. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/Ve3KafN via IFTTT

Oval Invincibles win men's Hundred tournament

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The Oval Invincibles clinched their maiden victory in the men's edition of The Hundred. Overcoming a challenging start, they orchestrated an impressive turnaround to defeat the Manchester Originals by a margin of 14 runs in the final showdown at Lord's on Sunday. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/NFfly81 via IFTTT

'I would love to see...': Hayden picks India squad for World Cup

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In a bold move, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden reshaped the Indian squad for the upcoming World Cup 2023, making significant decisions. Hayden introduced wicket-keeper batsman Sanju Samson into the squad while simultaneously sidelining Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/ybhoOle via IFTTT

Watch: Kohli, Jadeja bat together during training camp

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Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are leaving no stone unturned to gear up for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 as the star Indian players sweat it out at nets during the six-day conditioning camp in Bengaluru. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/7REakZy via IFTTT

In Pics: Pakistan whitewash Afghanistan 3-0 to top ODI rankings

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How Indian batters can tackle left-arm seamers? Ex cricketer has an advice

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Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar emphasised the importance of a strategic approach when facing left-arm seam bowlers. He advised Indian batters to focus on scoring runs in the areas between mid-off and mid-on or mid-wicket, while maintaining a steady head position at the crease. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/G5N0OBz via IFTTT

VVS Laxman, Hrishikesh Kanitkar to be head coaches for Asian Games

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Batting great and National Cricket Academy chairman VVS Laxman will be the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, while exIndia allrounder Hrishikesh Kanitkar will be the interim head coach of the Indian women’s cricket team for the Asian Games, which will be held in Hangzhou i from Sep 23 to Oct 8. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/eDoy7H1 via IFTTT

BCCI president Roger Binny to attend Asia Cup matches in Pakistan

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BCCI president Roger Binny on Saturday confirmed that he would travel to Pakistan during the Asia Cup next month on invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/3KpJWAD via IFTTT

Pakistan whitewash Afghanistan 3-0 to top ODI rankings

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In a commanding display, Pakistan ascended to the summit of the one-day international rankings by securing a convincing 59-run victory against Afghanistan in the third and final match held in Colombo on Saturday. This triumph marked a resounding 3-0 series sweep by Pakistan. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/M5Gms9k via IFTTT

Watch: Sehwag picks this player as leading run-getter in World Cup

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Former India opener Virender Sehwag picked the player who he thinks will score the maximum runs in the forthcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/iRwVS7q via IFTTT

Olonga issues apology note over false news of Streak's demise

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The cricket world was taken by storm on Wednesday when the news of former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passing away broke out but in a major relief to his fans the news emerged a few hours later that the player is alive. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/ZmvhzVg via IFTTT

Watch - 'Kaun kaun dieting pe hai': Dhoni hilariously asks gym friends

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It is no secret that MS Dhoni is a fitness freak and even after international retirement the former India skipper's video of hitting the gym keeps surfacing on the social media. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/HO3c1Q5 via IFTTT

World Cup door not closed on Brook: Buttler

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Despite not initially making the cut in the original 15-member squad for England's World Cup title defence in India later this year, there's still a chance for Harry Brook to contribute, according to team captain Jos Buttler. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/xoRlTvG via IFTTT

AB de Villiers' big statement on Virat Kohli and India's No. 4 conundrum

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Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has put forth the notion that Virat Kohli could be the solution to India's persistent dilemma at the No. 4 batting position for the upcoming ICC World Cup. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/kM1C7GN via IFTTT

Veteran spinner missing from Ganguly's India WC squad

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Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has picked his squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. The roster features some notable decisions, particularly surrounding the inclusion of players recuperating from injuries. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/VGIj0Cn via IFTTT

'Supernatural powers': Hasan Ali's spot-on prediction moments before Pakistan's win

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As Pakistan beat Afghanistan in an ill-tempered thriller by one wicket in Hambantota on Thursday to seal three-match ODI series, pacer Hasan Ali's insane prediction moments before the tense finish turned out to be a perfect one. Hasan on X (formally known as Twitter) had predicted that Pakistan will finish the game with a four off the edge and things turned exactly the same way when Naseem Shah collected a boundary off Fazalhaq Farooq to seal the win for his side in a final-over tense finish. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/5PrJ1He via IFTTT

Tickets for 2023 ODI World Cup on sale from Friday

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The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 tickets will be available for general sale on Friday at 8 pm IST, starting with non-India warm-up matches and non-India event matches. The ODI World Cup will take place in India from October 5 to November 19. The sale aims to manage ticket demand and provide fans with the best chance to see the world's best players. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/hfCZnkW via IFTTT

BCCI asks Virat Kohli, others not to make ‘confidential matter’ public

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After Virat Kohli shared his Yo-Yo test score on social media platform Instagram on Thursday, the Indian cricket board was reportedly unhappy and communicated to the former captain and other players not to put confidential information in public domain. The players are currently undergoing a six-day preparatory camp at Alur, Bengaluru ahead of the start of Asia Cup. Kohli after his Yo-Yo test in the camp had put out on social media that he scored 17.2 in the fitness test. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/aIkyuC0 via IFTTT

WATCH: MS Dhoni celebrates the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3

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India celebrated the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3's lunar module on the moon's surface on Wednesday. Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was one of the several excited citizens who waited to witness this historic moment. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/Qs7S8qD via IFTTT

Tim Paine joins Adelaide Strikers as assistant coach

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Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine has taken up a role as an assistant coach for the Adelaide Strikers in the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL). from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/O10oEN8 via IFTTT

WATCH: Afghanistan's Farooqi runs out 'shocked' Shadab Khan

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Pakistan's star allrounder Shadab Khan played a brilliant cameo as the Green Shirts registered a thrilling one wicket win against Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/ErK3JLY via IFTTT

Umesh Yadav joins Essex County Club for remainder of the season

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Indian pacer Umesh Yadav joined Essex for the remainder of the 2023 season, replacing injured Doug Bracewell. Yadav becomes the team's second active foreign player, joining South African Simon Harmer. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/3XaYT5q via IFTTT

'India will win World Cup if...': What Sourav Ganguly feels about team's chances

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As India's wait for an ICC Trophy stretches over a decade, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly feels there is no need to press the panic button, adding that if Rohit Sharma and co. are to lift the ODI World Cup this year, the batters need to perform well. India last won an ICC title in 2013 when MS Dhoni-led side beat England in the Champions Trophy final. Prior to that in 2011, India won the ODI World Cup after 28 years. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/sFz6N0L via IFTTT

'Social media is biased and...': Gautam Gambhir's sharp World Cup remark

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One of the finest top-order batters and World Cup winner, Gautam Gambhir on Thursday took a jibe at the social media culture, pointing out that there has been a tendency to celebrate individuals more than the team in the country. Gambhir's remarks came in context to the the 2011 World Cup triumph as he reiterated that the title win was a collective effort. Pointing out that social media has been biased, Gambhir felt that other performers apart from MS Dhoni aren't celebrated enough. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/0Tr61AR via IFTTT

Live Score: Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI

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WATCH: 'Shreyas Iyer a good candidate for India captaincy after Rohit Sharma'

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Virat Kohli reveals his Yo Yo test score ahead of Asia Cup 2023

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When it comes to fitness, India captain Virat Kohli is unbeatable. He is known for his disciplined, rigorous and unparalled fitness routine. Virat, who is now gearing up for the Asia Cup 2023, on Thursday, shared a post on his Instagram stories and revealed his Yo Yo test score. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/faRrzcP via IFTTT