South Africa coach says another knockout-stage defeat in an ICC event stings ‘a little bit more’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

South Africa coach says another knockout-stage defeat in an ICC event stings ‘a little bit more’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

South Africa faced another disappointment in the knockout stage of an International Cricket Council tournament, losing to New Zealand in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday. But team’s head coach, Rob Walter, believes they are progressing well ahead of hosting the ODI World Cup in two years’ time.The ODI World Cup…

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‘Magical, heartwarming & bit sad’: Preity Zinta after taking 3rd holy dip in Maha Kumbh | India News – The Times of India

‘Magical, heartwarming & bit sad’: Preity Zinta after taking 3rd holy dip in Maha Kumbh | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Actress Preity Zinta on Wednesday took the third holy dip at Maha Kumbh mela, the spiritual gathering that is set to wrap up with ‘Shahi Snan’ on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.Sharing her experience from her visit to Kumbh in Prayagraj, the actress said attending the gathering was “magical, heartwarming & a bit sad”.“This…

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‘Taking it a little bit too far’: Brad Hogg criticises Australian coach over remarks on India’s ‘intimidation’ of Sam Konstas | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Taking it a little bit too far’: Brad Hogg criticises Australian coach over remarks on India’s ‘intimidation’ of Sam Konstas | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah, right, and Australia’s Sam Konstas. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg has expressed his disapproval of Australia head coach Andrew McDonald‘s comments on Team India’s alleged “intimidating” behavior towards rookie opener Sam Konstas during the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The controversy arose after Usman Khawaja‘s dismissal in Australia’s…

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‘A bit of theatre’: Pat Cummins praises Virat Kohli for adding drama to rivalry | Cricket News – Times of India

‘A bit of theatre’: Pat Cummins praises Virat Kohli for adding drama to rivalry | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After his team’s victory in the final Test at Sydney, Australian skipper Pat Cummins praised Virat Kohli for his exceptional performances in Australia over the years.He highlighted how much the team enjoyed playing against him, noting that Kohli’s presence not only brought vital runs but also added an element of “theatre” to the…

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‘We were a little bit surprised in the first innings’: Andrew McDonald praises Rishabh Pant’s adaptability | Cricket News – Times of India

‘We were a little bit surprised in the first innings’: Andrew McDonald praises Rishabh Pant’s adaptability | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald on Saturday applauded Rishabh Pant‘s adaptability with the bat in the ongoing fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Pant’s contrasting approaches in the two innings left an impression, with McDonald acknowledging the Indian wicketkeeper-batter’s ability to tailor his game to the situation….

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