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'IPL 2021 auction snub turned Sai Sudharsan obsessed to upgrade'

NEW DELHI: In a world enamoured with intent, impact and sixes off every ball, Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Sai Sudharsan bears shining testimony over the importance of another aspect, which is as vital if not more: Consistency.

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Virat Kohli batting as well as he has ever done, says RCB mentor Dinesh Karthik

CHENNAI: The floodlights at the MA Chidambaram Stadium hadn’t yet flickered on, but Virat Kohli was already at work, fine-tuning his strokes on Thursday. That, in a nutshell, would tell you how charged the champion batter is to make it count against a team that has bothered him through his…

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Rohit Sharma equals unwanted IPL record with duck against CSK

NEW DELHI: On a day when Rohit Sharma became the second-most capped player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, he also etched his name into an unwanted record.

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'Can now field two to three teams at the same time': Dinesh Karthik credits IPL for revolutionising Indian cricket

NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has credited the Indian Premier League (IPL) with revolutionising Indian cricket to the point where the country can now field two to three national teams of the same quality simultaneously. Speaking at the Padukone Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence on Friday, Karthik praised…

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'Come the big game, these guys stand up': Dinesh Karthik lauds Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their ability to rise to the occasion

NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has hailed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for delivering match-winning performances in the ICC Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup finals respectively, despite their underwhelming form earlier in the tournament. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Karthik praised the veteran duo for their ability to rise…

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'Done everything well, but ...': Dinesh Karthik identifies key threats for India in Champions Trophy final

NEW DELHI: Dubai is set for a thrilling showdown as India take on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. India enter the contest as firm favourites, having won all four of their matches in the tournament, including a 44-run victory over…

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'Indian cricketers shouldn't be allowed to play overseas T20 leagues unless retired': Dinesh Karthik after debut SA20 season

NEW DELHI: Dinesh Karthik came in as Jos Buttler's replacement in the Paarl Royals squad ahead of the third season of the SA20 - South Africa's premier T20 competition. On January 11, he made his debut against two-time defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape in a milestone moment. 'DK', as he…

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Vernon Philander hails SA20's impact: 'Rubbing shoulders with legends like DK, Root, Williamson key for young Proteas'

TimesofIndia.com in Gqeberha: Lhuan-dre Pretorius is 18 and has played for the South Africa U19s. He's scored 338 runs this SA20 season.

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Watch: Vintage Dinesh Karthik rolls back the years with three consecutive sixes in SA20

NEW DELHI: Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik rolled back the years with some stupendous hitting in the SA20 match between Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals at The Wanderers Stadium, in Johannesburg on Thursday.

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'Pressure is mounting': Dinesh Karthik on challenges for Gautam Gambhir as India head coach

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir's tenure as India's head coach has been a topic of intense discussion, with mixed performances across formats drawing attention to his leadership. While his influence in T20 cricket has been widely praised, the results in Tests and ODIs have raised questions about the challenges he faced…

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'Best competition after IPL,' says Dinesh Karthik, the first Indian to feature in SA20

NEW DELHI: Former India keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Saturday became the first Indian ever to feature in South Africa's SA20 when he stepped out on the field for hosts Paarl Royals against Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the third match of the new season.

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SA20 Season 3: Consistent Paarl Royals eye maiden title in 2025

The Paarl Royals have consistently reached the play-offs in the SA20’s first two seasons but have failed to advance beyond. As the third season kicks off on Thursday, 9 January 2025, the Royals aim to break this pattern and clinch their maiden title.

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Watch: Paarl Royals' Dinesh Karthik sweats it out ahead of SA20 season

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik will return to professional cricket after seven months. He will play for Paarl Royals in the SA20 league, with the third season starting on January 9. Karthik is the first Indian cricketer in the South African tournament.

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'Nitish needs the DSP to protect him': Dinesh Karthik's hilarious take on late-evening Melbourne drama

Nitish Kumar Reddy's maiden Test hundred came amid dramatic scenes in front of a mammoth 83,073 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, as the largest ever crowd on the third day of a Boxing Day Test saw the rise of cricket's latest hero. But it was not without…

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Shubman Gill's white-ball habits costing him dear in Australia, feels Dinesh Karthik

Shubman Gill has so far hasn't lived up to his promise on the tour of Australia, failing to convert his starts into big innings; and former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik believes a "technical error" has crept into Gill's game because of "a lot of white-ball cricket".

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'He is a freak of nature': Dinesh Karthik lauds Jasprit Bumrah's domination in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

NEW DELHI: India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is rewriting the record books in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, delivering performances that have left cricket experts and fans in awe. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has heaped praise on the pacer, calling him a "freak of nature" and likening him to a…

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SA20 celebrates its growing popularity with inaugural ‘SA20 India Day’ in Mumbai

Mumbai: Building on its success over the past two seasons, SA20, South Africa’s premier T20 league, hosted its first-ever ‘SA20 India Day’ in Mumbai. The event, aimed at strengthening ties between India and South Africa through cricket, saw participation from prominent figures including SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith, SA20 India…

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People who choose Test cricket over T20s should be financially wealthy & have enough opportunities to compete: Dinesh Karthik

MUMBAI: Batting for many cricketers around the world who only play Test cricket and thus miss out on the lucrative bandwagon of T20 leagues, former India wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has emphasized the need for cricket boards and governing bodies to support players across formats through financial incentives.

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Virat Kohli is keeping an eye on RCB's progress at IPL mega auction

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained Virat Kohli for Rs 21 crore before the IPL 2025 Auction, fueling speculation about his potential return as captain. Former skipper Faf du Plessis was released, hinting at Kohli’s likely leadership comeback. TimesofIndia.com previously reported that the Indian run machine is set to…

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Sanju Samson has cemented his spot as T20I opener, says Dinesh Karthik

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson has been in scintillating form, especially in T20 Internationals, recently becoming the first Indian to score back-to-back centuries in the format. His promotion to the opening slot by India's new captain Suryakumar Yadav and management under Gautam Gambhir has proven to be a game-changer, with Samson…

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Rohit Sharma's 'safe space' in Tests putting him at risk

In the home Test season this year, Rohit Sharma has appeared a shadow of himself in the 10 innings he has played across five matches; and the former India wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik feels "getting into a safe space" could be the reason behind the Indian captain's poor run.

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EXCLUSIVE | I was desperate for India A call... dream is to play for the country: Baba Indrajith

Some twelve years back, Baba Indrajith was at one of the lowest points of his cricketing career when he wasn't picked for India U-19 squad for the World Cup. He was dejected but very happy for his twin brother Baba Aparajith who made the cut and had a good outing…

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Is it the end of the road for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma?

NEW DELHI: The inglorious conclusion to India's illustrious home record has left the country facing the prospect that aging legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli may be nearing the end of their careers.

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Advice to Virat Kohli: 'Go back to domestic cricket'

In four innings against New Zealand in the ongoing home Test series, Virat Kohli has scored just 88 runs -- 70 of which came in one innings alone. The statistic highlights his continued struggle in the red-ball format, leading to advice from his former teammate Dinesh Karthik.

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'Onus of series loss is on...': Former cricketers defend Gautam Gambhir

NEW DELHI: Former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar feels it would be unjust to blame coach Gautam Gambhir for the Test series defeat to New Zealand, but former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik feels the senior Indian players have the responsibility.

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