Drama! Mitchell Johnson slams Josh Hazlewood for playing in IPL over national duty: ‘We’ve seen concerns …’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Drama! Mitchell Johnson slams Josh Hazlewood for playing in IPL over national duty: ‘We’ve seen concerns …’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Mitchell Johnson and Josh Hazlewood (Agency Photos) Mitchell Johnson, former Australian fast bowler, has criticised Josh Hazlewood for choosing to play in the Indian Premier League over preparing for the World Test Championship final against South Africa.Hazlewood, 34, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, returned to the IPL after its temporary suspension due to India-Pakistan…

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WTC Final: ‘We’ve Buried the Past,’ says Aiden Markram as South Africa dream big ahead of Lord’s encounter | Cricket News – Times of India

WTC Final: ‘We’ve Buried the Past,’ says Aiden Markram as South Africa dream big ahead of Lord’s encounter | Cricket News – Times of India

Aiden Markram (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) South African batsman Aiden Markram expressed confidence that his team will overcome past tournament failures when they face Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters at Lord’s on Sunday, Markram addressed concerns about previous defeats, including last year’s T20 World Cup…

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‘We’ve got you covered: Assam government extends child care leave to single fathers | India News – The Times of India

‘We’ve got you covered: Assam government extends child care leave to single fathers | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Assam government on Sunday announced that single fathers working in state government departments will now be eligible for child care leave. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared this decision through a post on X. “Sometimes life may take unexpected turns, and a man may have to be the sole caregiver for a…

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‘We’ve got to ride the momentum’: Tristan Stubbs reflects as Sunrisers Eastern Cape extend winning streak in SA20 | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘We’ve got to ride the momentum’: Tristan Stubbs reflects as Sunrisers Eastern Cape extend winning streak in SA20 | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sunrisers Eastern Cape players celebrate after taking a Joburg Super Kings wicket. (Pic courtesy – Sunrisers) Sunrisers Eastern Cape electrified St George’s Park with a fourth consecutive victory, defeating the Joburg Super Kings by 14 runs to move into second place on the SA20 table. The defending champions now sit at 19 points, one behind…

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‘I won’t change my tune, we’ve got to move with the times’: Michael Vaughan’s take on 4-day Test matches – Times of India

‘I won’t change my tune, we’ve got to move with the times’: Michael Vaughan’s take on 4-day Test matches – Times of India

Michael Vaughan (Photo Credits: Getty Images) Michael Vaughan, a former England cricket captain, maintains his support for four-day Test matches. He believes this format is essential for the future growth of Test cricket, emphasising the need to adapt to changing times.“I won’t change my tune. We’ve got to move with the times. Five-day Test match…

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“We’ve always had a positive political relationship with Trump”: Jaishankar

“We’ve always had a positive political relationship with Trump”: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed confidence in India’s ability to work with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump even as other countries remain concerned about the maverick leader’s return to office. “We’ve always had a positive political relationship with Trump and I would say that Trump has also had a positive political view of India,”…

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‘No panic, we’ve lost one game’: Scott Boland confident ahead of Adelaide Test against India | Cricket News – Times of India

‘No panic, we’ve lost one game’: Scott Boland confident ahead of Adelaide Test against India | Cricket News – Times of India

Scott Boland (Pic Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Australia are tweaking their bowling strategies for the Adelaide day-night Test against India‘s top-order batters, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. This follows Australia’s loss in the first Test held in Perth. Scott Boland, a seasoned pace bowler, is likely to replace the injured Josh Hazlewood in Adelaide. Despite…

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T Dilip: ‘Efforts we’ve been putting in …’Coach explains India’s intense fielding drills ahead of BGT opener | Cricket News – Times of India

T Dilip: ‘Efforts we’ve been putting in …’Coach explains India’s intense fielding drills ahead of BGT opener | Cricket News – Times of India

Team India fielding coach T Dilip (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: With the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy just two days away, Team India is leaving no stone unturned in its preparations for the five-match series against Australia, set to commence on Friday in Perth. The intense build-up has seen players participate in focused practice and simulation sessions…

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