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'Mumbai Indians ki kahani khatam': What went wrong for five-time IPL champions

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are all but out of the race to IPL 2024 playoffs. Going through one of their worst seasons in IPL history, Hardik Pandya Co. faced their eighth defeat in 11 matches, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders by 24 runs on their home ground, Wankhede Stadium, on…

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'Virat Kohli needs to dictate terms, not anchor, at T20 World Cup'

BCCI ended all debates and speculations over Virat Kohli's strike rate in T20s with his inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad, but the discussions around the batting legend have now veered towards whether he should open, play aggressively, be the sheet anchor and so on.

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'Never doubt Virat Kohli, he is a World Cup player'

Runs continue to come off his bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League and the BCCI selectors had no second thoughts about including his name in India's T20 World Cup squad. Those two facts highlight that even in the twilight of his career, you discount Virat Kohli at your own…

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'Inka naam sunenge aap, bhavishya mai bahut sunenge': Former India cricketers shower praise on Nitish Kumar Reddy

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy showcased his prowess with the bat, playing a big part in guiding Sunrisers Hyderabad to victory against formidable Rajasthan Royals on Thursday. The young all-rounder's stellar performance drew accolades from cricketing pundits and teammates alike.

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'Travis Head's bat was in the air': Former India cricketer blasts 'horrible' umpiring

NEW DELHI: The third umpire's decision on Travis Head's controversial run-out created a buzz on social media after the Australian was declared not out, despite his bat being in the air, during the IPL 2024 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

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'Don't do that in a team game': Irfan Pathan questions MS Dhoni's decision not to take 'singles'

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has raised concerns over MS Dhoni's decision-making during Chennai Super Kings' recent clash against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, with specific focus on Dhoni's approach towards strike rotation and his struggles against spin bowling.

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Irfan Pathan questions BCCI's 'clarity of planning' and choice of Hardik Pandya over Jasprit Bumrah as T20 vice-captain

NEW DELHI: Despite his lacklustre show with both bat and ball in the ongoing IPL 2024, all-rounder Hardik Pandya was chosen as Team India's vice-captain for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the United States. India will kick off their World Cup campaign against Ireland in…

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'You had decided that you don't want senior players': Irfan Pathan questions Team India selection process ahead of T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has raised significant concerns regarding the selection process of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming T20 World Cup, questioning the consistency and rationale behind the decisions made by the selectors.

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Virat Kohli's strike-rate debate: Former India all-rounder shuts down trolls criticising RCB star

NEW DELHI: Will Jacks' sizzling maiden century, alongside Virat Kohli's fiery fifty, propelled the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant nine-wicket win over the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

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Twenty20 World Cup | India should pick two wrist-spinners, says Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan suggests India should pick 5 specialist bowlers and 2 wrist-spinners for T20 World Cup squad.

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Sanju Samson pips KL Rahul as Irfan Pathan unveils preferred Team India squad for ICC T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has weighed in on the much-anticipated selection of Team India's squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, slated to be announced by May 1.

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'He never played...': Hardik Pandya slammed for not utilising Jasprit Bumrah properly against Jake Fraser-McGurk

NEW DELHI: Powerful hitting from Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristan Stubbs propelled the Delhi Capitals to a 10-run victory over the Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring Indian Premier League game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday.

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'He hasn't made an impact at international level': Irfan Pathan urges caution on Hardik Pandya's role in Team India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian seamer Irfan Pathan has urged Indian cricket to reassess the importance placed on Hardik Pandya's role as an all-rounder, emphasizing the need for impactful performances in ICC tournaments. Pathan's remarks come amidst Pandya's struggles in the ongoing IPL season, sparking debates over his inclusion in India's…

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Indian cricket should not give Hardik Pandya so much priority, says Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan criticizes Hardik Pandya's performance in ICC tournaments, urges Indian cricket to prioritize team over individuals.

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'Haarne pe bahut pareshan ho jaati hai': Irfan Pathan shares Preity Zinta's passionate involvement with Punjab Kings

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan shed light on the deep involvement of Punjab Kings co-owner and Bollywood actress Preity Zinta with the team, revealing intriguing details during a mid-innings discussion on Star Sports, before Punjab Kings' stunning run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders.

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'No one will mind': Former India cricketers float idea of MS Dhoni's 'wildcard' entry in T20 World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketers Irfan Pathan and Varun Aaron have light-heartedly ignited speculation by proposing the inclusion of the legendary MS Dhoni in India's T20 World Cup squad, despite the internationally retired stalwart's last Team India appearance dating back almost five years.

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'Struggling Hardik Pandya will become a weak link': Irfan Pathan raises alarm for Mumbai Indians

NEW DELHI: Concerns over Hardik Pandya's performance resurfaced, both as a player and captain, after Mumbai Indians (MI) suffered a significant setback in their IPL 2024 encounter against Rajasthan Royals, succumbing to a nine-wicket defeat.

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Irfan Pathan says watch out for these three Indian players at T20 World Cup

With the BCCI expected to announce India's T20 World Cup squad before the end of this month, former India pacer and 2007 T20 World Cup winner Irfan Pathan has picked his "top 3" who, he believes, will have a major impact on India's campaign.

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'Chaati thok ke kehta hun...': Opinions divided as former cricketers react on Virat Kohli's controversial dismissal

NEW DELHI: Former cricketers' reactions to Virat Kohli's controversial dismissal reflect a stark division of opinions within the fraternity. While some veterans criticised the decision, citing inconsistencies in the umpiring, others defended the call, highlighting the need to respect on-field decisions.

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India's T20 World Cup squad: Can Dinesh Karthik's finishing skills fetch him the ticket?

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik once again demonstrated why he is considered one of the best finishers in the world. Karthik blasted an explosive 83 off 35 balls as RCB posted 262 runs while chasing a target of 287 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Although his efforts didn't lead…

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Impact subs add lower order firepower as IPL smashes scoring records

NEW DELHI: The better use of the Indian Premier League's 'impact substitute rule' has been the key reason for the high-scoring matches in this season's Twenty20 competition, according to experts.

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What about Team India regulars?: Irfan Pathan explains why red-hot Dinesh Karthik's inclusion in T20 World Cup squad is unlikely

NEW DELHI: Aged 38, Dinesh Karthik has set the Indian Premier League stage of fire with jaw-dropping performances in the first half of the tournament this season.

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'Better than Gayle, just behind Rohit, Hardik': Former India T20 World Cup winner hits out at Virat Kohli's strike-rate critics

NEW DELHI: Despite being the highest run-scorer in the IPL this season so far, Virat Kohli's strike-rate has been a major talking point among fans and cricket pundits.

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'Hardik is not a newbie, needs to...': Irfan Pathan questions Pandya's leadership skills

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan raised doubts about Hardik Pandya's leadership prowess on Monday, criticising his failure to adjust to match scenarios and devise effective strategies, which has proven costly for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in this IPL season.

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'Would definitely select him if I were a selector…': Former India all-rounder on this CSK batter's chances in T20 World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: As the T20 World Cup draws closer, India's batting depth receives a significant boost with the emergence of Shivam Dube as a strong contender for a spot in the squad.

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