‘Like a biscuit packet, every player has a best before tag’: Former India cricketer weighs in as stars retire early from international cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Like a biscuit packet, every player has a best before tag’: Former India cricketer weighs in as stars retire early from international cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

Nicholas Pooran retires from international cricket at 29. (Agencies Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has weighed in on the growing trend of players retiring early from international cricket, calling it both surprising and understandable. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra admitted that while fans may be stunned to see players like Heinrich…

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Kane Williamson declines New Zealand Cricket central contract again | Cricket News – Times of India

Kane Williamson declines New Zealand Cricket central contract again | Cricket News – Times of India

Kane Williamson of Middlesex CCC during a training session. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Kane Williamson has once again turned down a central contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC), raising fresh questions about the former captain’s long-term international future. As a result, he is likely to miss New Zealand’s two-Test tour of Zimbabwe in late…

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Virat Kohli in County Cricket? Middlesex hope to lure Indian star for red-ball stint at Lord’s | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli in County Cricket? Middlesex hope to lure Indian star for red-ball stint at Lord’s | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli (Getty Images) Could Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli return to red-ball cricket in England despite recently announcing his retirement from Test matches? Middlesex certainly hope so. According to a report in The Guardian, the London-based county side is eager to bring Kohli on board for a potential first-class or one-day stint at the…

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When you leave, you want to leave the team in a better place: Virat Kohli | Cricket News – The Times of India

When you leave, you want to leave the team in a better place: Virat Kohli | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma celebrate after winning the Champions Trophy in Dubai. (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India ended their 12-year ICC ODI title drought in style, defeating New Zealand by four wickets to claim their record-breaking third ICC Champions Trophy title on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. Star batter Virat Kohli, reflecting on…

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Spin, strangle, conquer: India’s quartet chokes New Zealand in Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

Spin, strangle, conquer: India’s quartet chokes New Zealand in Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav and KL Rahul celebrate the wicket of New Zealand’s Kane Williamson. (ANI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Eat, sleep, spin choke, repeat. India’s bowling effort in the Champions Trophy has had a repetitive ring to it but in spite of that, every tightening of the grip has felt different and had a…

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IND vs NZ: Kuldeep Yadav puts India on top with twin strikes in Champions Trophy final – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

IND vs NZ: Kuldeep Yadav puts India on top with twin strikes in Champions Trophy final – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Kuldeep Yadav celebrates with teammates after the wicket of New Zealand’s batter Rachin Ravindra. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav turned the tide in India’s favour with two crucial wickets after New Zealand got off to a strong start in the ICC Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.Rachin Ravindra…

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Champions Trophy final: Where the match might turn | Cricket News – The Times of India

Champions Trophy final: Where the match might turn | Cricket News – The Times of India

TOI looks at the possible matchups that could determine the outcome of this high-stakes game…Rachin Ravindra vs India’s spin quartetRachin Ravindra has been a revelation for New Zealand. His century in the semifinal against South Africa underscored his ability to anchor an innings as well as accelerate when needed. Ravindra’s approach to counter India’s spinning…

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Are India favourites in Champions Trophy final clash against New Zealand? | Cricket News – The Times of India

Are India favourites in Champions Trophy final clash against New Zealand? | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: In Sunday’s Champions Trophy summit matchup against New Zealand, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has selected India as the favorite, but he has noted that the advantage will be negligible because the Black Caps are a strong team. With an all-win record, India advanced to the final after defeating Australia in the…

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‘Done everything well, but …’: Dinesh Karthik identifies key threats for India in Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Done everything well, but …’: Dinesh Karthik identifies key threats for India in Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

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 the Black Caps in the…

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