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'Big boys of world cricket...': Mohammad Kaif heaps praise on Afghanistan for beating Australia in T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Praise poured in from all corners of the cricket world as Afghanistan stunned heavyweights Australia in their T20 World Cup clash Kingstown, St Vincent on Sunday.

The Times of India · Jun 23, 2024

'If Gautam Gambhir will be the coach of the team for 3-4 years, India will surely win a World Cup'

NEW DELHI: Sanjay Bhardwaj, the coach of former India opener Gautam Gambhir, believes India will secure a World Cup victory if Gambhir becomes the head coach of the men's cricket team.

The Times of India · Jun 23, 2024

Pressure of winning makes Men in Blue vulnerable: Ian Smith

Ian Smith was in the commentary box when MS Dhoni fell just short of his crease, being run out by a direct hit from Martin Guptill in the deep, during the World Cup semifinal in 2019. Smith's voice, a combination of euphoria at New Zealand closing in on the final-and…

The Times of India · Jun 23, 2024

'Jalsa rakhe, kaghaz lehra kar bole...': Skipper Babar Azam roasted in Pakistan parliament after early T20 World Cup exit. Watch

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's disastrous T20 World Cup campaign in the USA has expectedly triggered a backlash against the players and skipper Babar Azam, in particular, has found himself in the eye of the storm, receiving flak from all quarters.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2024

'India must remain true to the best playing XI': Sanjay Manjrekar emphasizes the importance of finding the right balance

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer and cricket commentator Sanjay Manjrekar emphasizes that India should focus on finding the right balance in their playing XI based on the conditions to secure victories.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2024

T20 World Cup: Kyle Mayers replaces injured Brandon King in West Indies squad

NEW DELHI: Due to a side strain, West Indies opening batsman Brandon King will miss the rest of the Twenty20 World Cup. Kyle Mayers will take his position in the squad, as confirmed by the International Cricket Council, the tournament's organisers.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2024

Babar Azam to pursue legal action against accusers after T20 World Cup criticism

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam is reportedly preparing to take legal action against YouTubers and former cricketers who have accused him of misconduct during the T20 World Cup. Sources cited by Geo News indicate that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is collecting evidence for this legal pursuit.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2024

'Fear of failure and...': Former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith analyzes Indian cricket team's struggle to win ICC trophy

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith believes that the Indian cricket team's inability to clinch major titles stems from a deep-rooted fear of failure. Despite their immense talent and skill, Team India has not secured a ICC trophy since 2013, leaving fans and experts perplexed.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2024

'There's similarity...': Former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith feels comparing Rishabh Pant to Adam Gilchrist is premature

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith believes India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant could potentially get close to Australian great Adam Gilchrist's achievements if he maintains his current form. But Smith noted that comparing Pant to Gilchrist at this moment would be premature.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2024

'It is not right': Gautam Gambhir calls on ICC to scrap this 'very unfair' rule in white-ball cricket

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has termed the two new-ball rule in One Day Internationals ‘unfair’ and accused it of altering the dynamics of the game.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2024