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Rohit Sharma backs modern-day great Virat Kohli, tight-lipped about his batting order
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma backs modern-day great Virat Kohli, tight-lipped about his batting order

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was in a playful mood as he addressed the press conference on Christmas Eve in Melbourne. Discussing his form and the team's plans for the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test, Rohit was at his inimitable best, fielding questions from reporters with enthusiasm. When asked if he had spoken to Virat Kohli about his much-discussed weakness with deliveries …

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New Zealand great Tim Southee bows out after ‘incredible journey’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

New Zealand great Tim Southee bows out after ‘incredible journey’

The Hindu  

Tim Southee said he would never forget his “incredible journey” after the New Zealand great confirmed Tuesday he had retired fully from international cricket. So yeah, I’ll be done.” Southee’s 391 wickets is second only to Richard Hadlee in the New Zealand Test cricket history books. It’s been a great ride and I’ve got 17 years of memories which I’ll …

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Skippers hail New Zealand 'great' Southee before final Test
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4 weeks ago

Skippers hail New Zealand 'great' Southee before final Test

Hindustan Times  

Tim Southee was hailed a New Zealand cricketing "great" by opposing captains on Friday as the seamer prepared to take on England in the last Test of a 16-year career. New Zealand Test captain Tom Latham said Southee would be missed for a range of reasons. "He's going to be remembered as one of the greats of our game and …

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Pat Cummins' blunt response to 'commentators' as Australia captain addresses rift rumours right before pink-ball Test
1 month ago

Pat Cummins' blunt response to 'commentators' as Australia captain addresses rift rumours right before pink-ball Test

Hindustan Times  

Australia captain Pat Cummins has once again dismissed speculation of a rift within the team, following comments made by pacer Josh Hazlewood during the Perth Test that ignited rumors of discord. Australia's captain Pat Cummins speaks to the media during a press conference at the Adelaide Oval Hazlewood, while speaking to the media on Day 3 of the Test, had …

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Jasprit Bumrah imitates Brett Lee's action, iconic chainsaw celebration in front of Aussie legend; bowling great reacts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah imitates Brett Lee's action, iconic chainsaw celebration in front of Aussie legend; bowling great reacts

Hindustan Times  

Team India's premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, had an interesting conversation with former Australian pacer, Brett Lee, during the second day of the opening Test in Perth. During the chat, Bumrah seemingly talked to Lee about the latter's bowling action, and even tried to imitate his run-up and follow through. Jasprit Bumrah imitates Brett Lee's action Bumrah is leading the …

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Ali: The jury has spoken. What happens next will be a great test of American democracy
7 months, 1 week ago

Ali: The jury has spoken. What happens next will be a great test of American democracy

LA Times  

Former President Trump walks out of court Thursday after being found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Former President Trump was found guilty Thursday of all 34 felony counts against him in the New York hush money case in connection with falsifying records around a payment made to silence porn star Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 …

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Ravi Shastri, Shubman Gill set to be honoured at BCCI Awards in Hyderabad
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravi Shastri, Shubman Gill set to be honoured at BCCI Awards in Hyderabad

Firstpost  

Hyderabad: Former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri will be honoured with BCCI’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The BCCI awards will be held for the first time since 2019 and both India and England teams are expected to be in attendance ahead of the first Test beginning in Hyderabad on Thursday. When you perform in that …

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Surrey are a rarity – a truly great county side
1 year, 4 months ago

Surrey are a rarity – a truly great county side

The Telegraph  

Surrey were quietly furious when, in 2019, they failed to back up the previous season’s Championship win. Sure, they pay players well, but it also means they can look after them in a manner that makes Surrey the destination club across the country; just look at Dan Lawrence’s move from Essex. It means they are always able to pluck an …

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Curtly Ambrose — ‘Sachin Tendulkar’s humility was his greatest asset’
1 year, 5 months ago

Curtly Ambrose — ‘Sachin Tendulkar’s humility was his greatest asset’

The Hindu  

West Indies fast bowling great Curtly Ambrose feels slow pitches have contributed a lot to the decline of pacers in the Caribbean. In a chat with Sportstar, Ambrose delves into the state of cricket in the West Indies, how the sport has increasingly become a batter’s game, and why he found Sachin Tendulkar one of the hardest to bowl to. …

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Mark Wood set to unleash more Ashes ‘thunderbolts’
1 year, 5 months ago

Mark Wood set to unleash more Ashes ‘thunderbolts’

The Hindu  

England fast bowler Mark Wood has said he is ready to hit Australia with more “thunderbolts” in next week’s fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford following his impressive return to international duty at Headingley. READ: Gary Stead to remain New Zealand men’s cricket coach until 2025 Wood was clocked at 96.5 mph at one stage during his Headingley heroics, with …

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Ashes 2023, 2nd Test Day 5 Highlights: Australia win by 43 runs, take 2-0 lead in Ashes 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023, 2nd Test Day 5 Highlights: Australia win by 43 runs, take 2-0 lead in Ashes 2023

India Today  

18:22 IST: It was a fascinating session of Test cricket! The first hour belonged to the hosts as Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett played really well and scored runs at a quick rate as well. The former also survived a few close LBW calls from Mitchell Starc and on one occasion was given out but DRS saved him as there …

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Ashes 2023, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Steve Smith 85 not out highlights Australia's dominant day
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Steve Smith 85 not out highlights Australia's dominant day

India Today  

18:22 IST: It was a fascinating session of Test cricket! The first hour belonged to the hosts as Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett played really well and scored runs at a quick rate as well. The former also survived a few close LBW calls from Mitchell Starc and on one occasion was given out but DRS saved him as there …

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England Cricket Board offers to host India vs Pakistan Test series
2 years, 3 months ago

England Cricket Board offers to host India vs Pakistan Test series

India Today  

The England Cricket Board has floated an idea of an India-Pakistan Test series on English soil. According to reports, the deputy chairman of ECB, Martin Darlow, has held talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board during the current T20 series and offered England's grounds as venues for ideally a three-match Test series in future. However, the BCCI was not very impressed …

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Bumrah: We let the game slip away after dominating three days
2 years, 6 months ago

Bumrah: We let the game slip away after dominating three days

The Hindu  

India stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday blamed his side's defeat to England in the rescheduled fifth Test to the batting failure in the second innings, saying they let the match slip away from their hands after dominating major part of it. England rode on Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow's majestic centuries to thump India by seven wickets and register …

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Transitional South Africa has shown character: Mike Procter
2 years, 11 months ago

Transitional South Africa has shown character: Mike Procter

The Hindu  

A formidable all-rounder in his time, an impact cricketer and a game-changer, Mike Procter is among the golden greats of the game. His Test career was cut short by the South African government’s then apartheid policies - he played all his seven Tests against Australia, knocking over 41 batters and scoring 226 runs. Somewhere his character rubs on this team.” …

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'Every time I see him, he introduces something new': Tendulkar reserves humongous praise for 27-year-old India youngster
3 years ago

'Every time I see him, he introduces something new': Tendulkar reserves humongous praise for 27-year-old India youngster

Hindustan Times  

When the great Sachin Tendulkar speaks, you ought to listen. The biggest example of Tendulkar's prediction came true was when in 2013, he called Mitchell Johnson as the player to watch out for during the Ashes, and the left-arm quick rattled England with 37 wickets. Calling Siraj a great learner, the India great lauded the energy and body language of …

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Ashes: It is a great starting point for us as a team, says Travis Head
3 years ago

Ashes: It is a great starting point for us as a team, says Travis Head

India TV News  

Australia batter Travis Head believes that winning the first Ashes Test by nine wickets is a great starting point for the team. He expressed gratitude towards captain Pat Cummins and head coach Justin Langer for providing the clarity and chance in doing the job to perfection. Head had words of praise for off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who became the third Australian …

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Chinese hockey team loses another game in test for Olympics
3 years, 1 month ago

Chinese hockey team loses another game in test for Olympics

Associated Press  

MYTISHCHI, Russia — The players hoping to make China’s men’s hockey team for next year’s Beijing Olympics lost a second trial game against a Russian club on Wednesday as uncertainty builds over whether they will be allowed to play at the Winter Games. The Chinese team’s 5-4 overtime loss to Amur Khabarovsk in another KHL game two days earlier was …

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WTC final | New Zealand in great place to create history, says Trent Boult
3 years, 7 months ago

WTC final | New Zealand in great place to create history, says Trent Boult

The Hindu  

The qualification process for the World Test Championship final is still a bit of enigma for Trent Boult but the New Zealand pace spearhead is confident that his team is capable of creating history when it clashes with India for the inaugural title. "The way the group has travelled and performed around New Zealand and the world, the boys are …

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The great British travel testing debate
3 years, 7 months ago

The great British travel testing debate

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Neither is evident here.” But it’s hard to feel too much sympathy – SameDayDoctor’s fit-to-fly PCR test costs £195 for …

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Rahul Dravid has done a great job at NCA as he looks after the 2nd string players, says Sourav Ganguly
3 years, 10 months ago

Rahul Dravid has done a great job at NCA as he looks after the 2nd string players, says Sourav Ganguly

India Today  

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly lauded his former team-mate and India legend Rahul Dravid for looking after the second-string of players of Team India, and providing the team with a strong bench-strength. He took the example of India’s tour of Australia to highlight how without key players such as Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, players such as Siraj and Thakur stepped …

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Steve Smith will do a great job as captain again: Matthew Wade
4 years, 1 month ago

Steve Smith will do a great job as captain again: Matthew Wade

The Hindu  

Australia’s stand-in T20 skipper Matthew Wade said that batting mainstay Steve Smith, who has “plenty of say” in how the team is driven on the field, would do a “great job” if he is given the leadership role again. Matthew Wade, the guy that played as wicketkeeper-batter, is a completely different player than the one that’s been playing the last …

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Pink ball Test in series against India will be a great thing: Mitchell Starc
4 years, 7 months ago

Pink ball Test in series against India will be a great thing: Mitchell Starc

India TV News  

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has never been a fan of the pink ball despite Australia's impressive record at home in the Day-Night format of Test cricket but is eager to bowl with the pink ball during the series against India in the coming Australian summer. “I think absolutely a pink ball test in this series against India is a …

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Sportstar archives: Up, close and cricket with Rahul Dravid
4 years, 9 months ago

Sportstar archives: Up, close and cricket with Rahul Dravid

The Hindu  

Rahul Dravid batted for nearly 32 hours and faced 230 overs and hit 85 fours to make 602 runs during the recent Test series against England. That's the great challenge of playing international cricket and doing well abroad. We took the positives out of that Test match, and came back at Nottingham and Headingley and in fact played very well …

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