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“Battle-Hardened Cricketer” Mark Boucher Reckons Hardik Pandya to Shine in IPL 2025

“Battle-Hardened Cricketer” Mark Boucher Reckons Hardik Pandya to Shine in IPL 2025

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Former Mumbai Indians coach Mark Boucher has calculated that Hardik Pandya will be shining in IPL 2025. He said that torrid time in the previous season added to his tough character and the all-rounder will be at his best in the upcoming edition. It was hard season for Pandya after he replaced Rohit Sharma as MI Captain. The decision didn’t go well with MI fans and booed the all-rounder at the Wankhede Stadium at every opportunity. The results also did not favour as Mumbai finished last in the points table. However, Pandya got his support after playing a vital role in India’s T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy triumphs. “It was really tough for him last season. He was being booed by the crowd every time he took the field, he deserves better, he deserves 100 per cent respect,” said Boucher. “A cricketers never wants such a thing to happen with him. But he is a tough character,” he added. Hardik Pandya (image: X) “He is a battle-hardened cricketer. He has been through tough times, …

“You Wouldn’t Say He’s Done Yet” Ricky Ponting Reckons Rohit Sharma’s Future

“You Wouldn’t Say He’s Done Yet” Ricky Ponting Reckons Rohit Sharma’s Future

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The Australia legend Ricky Ponting reckoned that Rohit Sharma had a sense of unfinished business in him, which might drive him to continue playing ODI cricket for India until the 2027 World Cup. It is worth noting that the 37-year-old has ended rumours about his potential retirement from ODI cricket. While speaking on the ICC review, former cricketer Ricky Ponting addressed Rohit Sharma’s response to a reporter regarding his retirement from ODI cricket. “I think he was just trying to put those questions to bed and say, ‘No, I’m still playing well enough. I love playing in this team. I love leading this team.’ And I think the fact that he said that, to me, it means that he must have that goal in mind of playing in the next (50-over) World Cup (in 2027).” The Indian captain has announced his retirement from T20Is after the side’s 2024 T20 World Cup triumph. Ricky Ponting also thinks that Rohit wants to make up for India’s loss in 2023 ODI World Cup finals. They were the favourites …

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli still batting incredibly well’: Shane Watson reckons India seniors can continue keeping youngsters out | Cricket News

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli still batting incredibly well’: Shane Watson reckons India seniors can continue keeping youngsters out | Cricket News

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Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has backed India superstars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to continue leading the batting line-ups in the longer formats after their recent Champions Trophy displays. Kohli finished with 218 runs as India’s second-highest run-getter in the tournament with a century against Pakistan and a match-winning 84 against Australia in the semi-final. Meanwhile, skipper Rohit aggregated 205 runs after setting up a 252-run chase against New Zealand with a stroke-filled 76. Watson backed the senior duo to continue playing for India as long as they maintain the form and fitness at the top. Story continues below this ad “Those guys are still batting incredibly well. So, Virat, how well he batted during the tournament, the runs he got, he still is the best chaser that’s ever played the game of ODI cricket. And we saw how well he’s batting. And Rohit, in the final, that was an amazing innings against the New Zealand bowling attack,” Watson told in an interaction with Hindustan Times. “… if those guys are still batting as …

“Players Need to Learn Patience” Dale Steyn Reckons Afghanistan to Win an ICC Tournament

“Players Need to Learn Patience” Dale Steyn Reckons Afghanistan to Win an ICC Tournament

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South African legend Dale Steyn has praised Afghanistan’s growth and backed them to win an ICC tournament within the next decade. Afghanistan men’s cricket team has evolved from an affiliate member to a formidable force in white-ball tournaments. They almost reached the knockouts in the 2023 ODI World Cup, defeating England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. After defeating mighty Australia, they also reached the semifinals in the 2024 T20 World Cup. With defeating England on a high chase encounter in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025, Dale Steyn has said, “We live in a time now where people are not patient enough. We can hardly watch two seconds on an Instagram story and it just feels like the Afghanistan players are similar when they’re playing their cricket.” “Patience is one of the biggest things that Afghanistan players need to learn, and once they get that down, honestly, in the next decade, they could win ICC tournaments, for sure. “They want things to happen so quickly. This ball must be a wicket, there’s no patience to building up …

‘Never looked at Jos Buttler and thought ‘wow what a leader’ – Nasser Hussain reckons England captain’s time is up | Cricket News

‘Never looked at Jos Buttler and thought ‘wow what a leader’ – Nasser Hussain reckons England captain’s time is up | Cricket News

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Former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton slammed Jos Buttler’s leadership after the team’s stunning Champions Trophy 2025 exit on Wednesday, following their eight-run defeat to Afghanistan in Lahore. England’s string of defeats extended to seven straight matches since the India tour under Buttler’s leadership, with the captain himself struggling to contribute with the bat, scoring 23 and 38 in two games against Australia and Afghanistan. In a post-match chat with Atherton, Buttler conceded that he will take time to reflect on his position after heading back home. Meanwhile, Atherton and Hussain remarked that the captaincy tag never really suited Buttler, who took over from Eoin Morgan in mid-2022. Story continues below this ad “I think his time is done as captain,” Atherton said on Sky Sports. “I think that’s probably right. England do judge themselves on these ICC events, they’ve made that very clear, that because they come along so frequently now, they build towards these tournaments. “But England have had three bad ones in a row now, the disastrous 50-over World Cup …

Aakash Chopra reckons Champions Trophy 2025 could be final ICC event for Rohit-Kohli duo – India TV

Aakash Chopra reckons Champions Trophy 2025 could be final ICC event for Rohit-Kohli duo – India TV

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Image Source : GETTY Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma The stage is set for yet another edition of the Champions Trophy 2025. The marquee event will kick off on February 19 and will see the best eight teams in world cricket face off in a bid to get their hands on the marquee title. One of the biggest favourites for the competition are undoubtedly Team India.  Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue will hope for a repeat of 2013 as they look to get their hands on the title. Ahead of the tournament, it is clear that Team India will be going into the tournament with several veterans on their side.  Skipper Rohit Sharma is aged 37, whereas Virat Kohli is 36 years old. Furthermore, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is also in the twilight of his career at 36 years old. The trio have already announced their retirement from the shortest format after the T20 World Cup win, and according to former India cricketer Aakash Chopra, the upcoming Champions Trophy could be …

“You Might Not Require” Chopra Reckons Jaiswal’s Future in Champions Trophy 2025

“You Might Not Require” Chopra Reckons Jaiswal’s Future in Champions Trophy 2025

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Aakash Chopra said he believes India might not require the services of youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Champions Trophy 2025 and also reckoned that the opener could lose his place in the provisional squad. The former opener stated that the batting order looks settled and spoke about Bumrah’s injury concerns. He feels that injury concerns might force the team to make wholesale changes to get their combination right. Jaiswal made his ODI debut in the first match of a three-match ODI series in England’s tour of India 2025. The left-handed batter opened alongside Rohit Sharma while Shubman Gill at No.3 and Shreyas Iyer at No.4 in the absence of an injured Virat Kohli. He scored only 15 runs and was dropped Jaiswal for the second game when Virat Kohli returned to playing 11 for the second ODI in Cuttack. “The batting order is looking set. Rohit has started scoring runs. Shubman Gill is our vice-captain, and he is in good form. Virat Kohli will eventually return to form. Even if he doesn’t, god forbid, India …

Jasprit Bumrah’s absence in Champions Trophy will reduce India’s chances of winning by 30-35%, reckons Ravi Shastri | Cricket News

Jasprit Bumrah’s absence in Champions Trophy will reduce India’s chances of winning by 30-35%, reckons Ravi Shastri | Cricket News

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Former India coach Ravi Shastri said that Jasprit Bumrah’s potential absence from the Champions Trophy will reduce India’s chances of winning it. “Bumrah not fit will reduce India’s chances (of winning the Champions Trophy) by 30%, literally by 30-35%. With a fully fit Bumrah playing, you are guaranteed of those death overs. It would’ve been a different ball game altogether,” Shastri said on the ICC Review. The ace pacer suffered back spasm in the 5th Test against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy in January which ruled him out from bowling in the second innings. Although, he has been included in the squad for the Champions Trophy, his chances of playing will depend on the update that the sports science experts are expected to provide to the BCCI after which a call would be taken on the Champions Trophy. Story continues below this ad The pacer is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the NCA and is not in the ODI squad for the three-match series against England beginning Thursday. In the ICC Review, Shastri said that …

Whitewashing Sri Lanka will push Australia closer to Test greatness, reckons Nathan Lyon | Cricket News

Whitewashing Sri Lanka will push Australia closer to Test greatness, reckons Nathan Lyon | Cricket News

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Defending World Test Championship winners are still not a great team, reckons spin veteran Nathan Lyon. However, a series cleansweep in Sri Lanka would help the Aussies nudge closer to that mark, he says. After drubbing the hosts in Galle by an innings and 242 runs, Australia are aiming to close the series 2-0 with the second Test starting Thursday. Australia will then enter white-ball mode with two ODIs in Sri Lanka before the Champions Trophy in Pakistan this month. The team will regroup later to defend the World Test Championship at Lord’s against South Africa in June. Since opening the WTC cycle with a 2-2 draw in England, Australia have gone onto win 10 of their next 13 Tests. “It’s about us on our journey to becoming a great team, to make sure we go 2-0 up,” Lyon told reporters. Story continues below this ad Australia’s success has been compared with some of the nation’s great test teams led by Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting. Asked what would elevate the current group into greatness, …

Relegation is a possibility, reckons Ruben Amorim after Manchester United end year with 2-0 loss to Newcastle | Football News

Relegation is a possibility, reckons Ruben Amorim after Manchester United end year with 2-0 loss to Newcastle | Football News

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said that the team are in a relegation battle after the Red Devils lost 2-0 to Newcastle United, a fitting end to their subpar 2024. “I think (relegation) is a possibility and we have to be clear with our fans. We have to change something but this season will be really hard on everybody. It can make us stronger and we have to fight,” Amorim said. “It’s also my fault in this moment, because I think the team is not improved, I think it is a little bit lost in this moment. So it’s a little bit embarrassing to be much as United coach and to lose a lot of games. But we have to cope with that, difficult moments in the life of everybody. So it’s a hard moment,” he added. Amorim hasn’t had the best start as United manager after replacing Erik Ten Hag, with the team losing 5 of their last 6 Premier League matches and sitting at the 14th position. “Of course, I didn’t choose the …