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How a frail teenager became superfast pacer: The story of Mayank Yadav

NEW DELHI: Devender Sharma’s phone rang, just past midnight Saturday. In most ideas, midnight is the start of a new day, a changeover in the passage of time. The message in the call, too would be signifying that – a new start. But the voice at the other end was…

The Times of India · Mar 31, 2024

'Take a lot of inspiration from...': Latest pace sensation Mayank Yadav calls this bowler his role model

NEW DELHI: Mayank Yadav, the 21-year-old pacer, unleashed his fiery pace and ignited the tournament with a match-winning spell of 3/27 in a blazing debut for Lucknow Super Giants against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League.

The Times of India · Mar 31, 2024

Smith at ease with T20 World Cup fate as Tests loom

Steve Smith's future as a T20 batter for Australia seems over, but he is embracing his role as a Test opener ahead of the first five-day game with New Zealand.

AAP · Feb 26, 2024

World Cup semifinal: India is the form team, but Kiwis will be up for a tough scrap

India face NZ in the first world cup semifinals in Mumbai. India must rise above pressure, past record, expectations to win. Rohit, Gill, Kohli, Rahul, Iyer, Bumrah, Shami, Kuldeep must perform. NZ have Boult, Ferguson, Santner, Williamson, Conway, Mitchell, Neesham, Young.

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

World Cup semifinal, India vs New Zealand: The Men in Black you hate to hate

MUMBAI: With Pakistan, it's war. With Australia it's a game of one-upmanship. With former Colonial rulers England, it's payback time. But one team that Indians find hard to hold a grudge against, of any kind, are the Blackcaps, the perennial "good guys" of the game.

The Times of India · Nov 14, 2023

World Cup semifinal, India vs New Zealand: Dominant India face familiar foes New Zealand

NEW DELHI: India's unwavering performance in the league stage saw them win nine games in a row, but their past performance is merely a shiny antique in a showcase, and on Wednesday in Mumbai, the hosts will take on New Zealand in the first World Cup semifinal, they will need…

The Times of India · Nov 14, 2023

As Kiwis, we tend to stay near our feet: Lockie Ferguson

MUMBAI: Sleeveless T with arms shining in the Wankhede floodlights with sweat, a bushy moustache covering his smile, Kiwi pacer Lockie Ferguson tested the partly brown, partly grassy practice nets and some teammates like Glenn Phillips with some brisk deliveries during an intense three-hour net session on Monday. Having just…

The Times of India · Nov 14, 2023

World Cup: What lies ahead for India, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia

Will India's formidable pace trio overpower New Zealand's batting brilliance, or can Australia's top-order dominance stand strong against South Africa's explosive starters? TOI examines what lies ahead in the semifinals

The Times of India · Nov 14, 2023

IND vs NZ semifinal | Patchy form will have no bearing on November 15, says Ferguson

New Zealand bogey team for India in ICC tourns; have had rollercoaster ride in WC so far. Lockie Ferguson says every team is exceptional, but NZ ready to start from zero in semis. India unstoppable, but NZ hopes to build on recent ICC history & league game in Dharamsala.

The Hindu · Nov 13, 2023

IND vs NZ semifinal | Wankhede Stadium pitch will be in focus; Dravid & co. inspect 22-yard strip

At Wankhede Stadium, 3/4 Men's World Cup matches saw teams batting first score 350+. NZ yet to play there, so pitch focus. Dravid, Rathour & Mhambrey inspected pitch, which was used for Aus-Afg game. Lockie Ferguson said they must adapt quickly on Wed. for pitch.

The Hindu · Nov 13, 2023