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‘Neither has India won anything nor has Dhoni done that well in T20Is’: Aakash Chopra questions MS Dhoni’s inclusion in ICC T20I Team of the Decade
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 02, 2021 07:45 AM IST
Former India batsman Aakash Chopra has said he was surprised by Dhoni’s selection in the ICC T20I team of the decade and ‘intrigued’ by the exclusion of Jos Buttler.
‘I have a problem with his kind of cricketers in white-ball cricket’: Sanjay Manjrekar on Ravindra Jadeja
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 30, 2020 08:44 AM IST
Sanjay Manjrekar talked about his selection thought process and explained that he does not have a problem with Jadeja. But he maintained that he does not prefer ‘his kind of cricketers in white-ball cricket’..
‘We started picking up in grand style’: Sachin Tendulkar names the ‘best series of his life’
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 16, 2020 01:34 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar talked about the series in an interview with ABC Australia, who were documenting Steve Waugh’s camerawork in India. Tendulkar remarked that the contest was the best series of his life.
Chris Morris a special talent, lends great balance to RCB
By AB de Villiers
UPDATED ON OCT 12, 2020 07:33 AM IST
IPL 2020: His value was proven again in Dubai on Saturday when he took three for 19 in his four overs, making an impressive debut for RCB in the important win over CSK.
Courtney Walsh named West Indies women head coach
By Reuters | Reuters
UPDATED ON OCT 02, 2020 12:11 PM IST
Walsh, 57, will take charge of the team until the end of 2022 and oversee their run in the Women’s Cricket World Cup and the Women’s T20 World Cup.
On this day in 2007, Yuvraj Singh stunned the world and etched his name in history
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 19, 2020 01:32 PM IST
That exact moment is still played on TV screens by Indian fans even though it happened 13 years ago in South Africa. Yuvraj Singh’s name is forever etched in history. He scored his fifty of just 12 balls, which is still the fastest in the T20 format.
England vs Australia: Eoin Morgan is the most dangerous left-handed batsman Australia have ever faced
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 11, 2020 08:51 AM IST
Ahead of the first ODI between England and Australia, the visitors will be wary of certain statistics, which are massively against them.
ICC postpones Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON AUG 25, 2020 06:14 PM IST
As part of the ICC’s comprehensive contingency planning process across all ICC events and after consultation with Members and with the relevant government and public health authorities, the decision has been taken to postpone the fixtures.
Hope women’s cricket isn’t put on back burner: Heather Knight on 2021 WC postponement
By Press Trust of India | PTI
UPDATED ON AUG 09, 2020 03:08 PM IST
The 29-year-old ace English cricketer said the event was “feasible”, differing with the ICC’s decision to push it from next year to February-March of 2022 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘I didn’t want to go to the ground, had fallen out of love with the game’: England all-rounder David Willey
By hindustantimes.com | Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUL 31, 2020 01:40 PM IST
30-year-old pacer David Willey was ignored for the World Cup last year despite being with the side for the majority of the year. Rising fast bowler Jofra Archer was favoured over Willey by the selectors for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
ICC postpones two more qualifying events due to Covid-19
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times
PUBLISHED ON JUL 23, 2020 06:57 PM IST
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 series, which was to be hosted in Namibia in September and forms part of the qualification for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, involving Namibia, Papua New Guinea and the United States has been postponed.
‘I was screaming on the inside’: Mohammad Amir reveals why he retired from Test cricket
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 23, 2020 12:33 PM IST
However, Amir announced his retirement from Test cricket last year after taking part in the 2019 Cricket World Cup. The decision baffled many and was criticised by several former cricketers. But what prompted Amir to take such a step? He has revealed.
‘Lights up a cigarette and has few minutes on his own’: New book reveals how Ben Stokes calmed his nerves before World Cup Super Over
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 15, 2020 10:22 AM IST
The pressure and intensity of a World Cup final heading into a Super Over was sure to be immense. It even led to the hero of the match, Stokes, to take a ‘cigarette break’ before the start of the Super Over.
Sri Lanka orders criminal probe into 2011 World Cup final fixing allegations: Report
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 30, 2020 09:18 AM IST
The issue was sprung up earlier this month when in an interview with local TV channel ‘Sirasa’, Aluthgamage, who was Sri Lanka sports minister at the time, said that the 2011 World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka was fixed.
Gautam Gambhir believes MS Dhoni would have ‘broken many records’ had he batted at No. 3
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Yash Bhati | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 14, 2020 03:25 PM IST
Despite playing predominantly at the number 6 position, Dhoni has scored 10773 runs in ODIs and averages more than 50.
‘Ashish Nehra made a comeback’: Former chief selector comments on MS Dhoni’s fitness
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Yash Bhati | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 06, 2020 12:01 AM IST
The Covid-19 pandemic led to the indefinite postponement of the IPL and it has further increased the speculation surrounding Dhoni.
‘I don’t think it’s a good idea,’ Akram on hosting T20 World Cup as per schedule
By hindustantimes.com | edited by Arnab Sen | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON JUN 05, 2020 12:17 PM IST
The ICC could decide the tournament’s fate on June 10 as there are still a lot of travel restrictions in place and getting all the teams in Australia, is going to be an onerous task.
Srikkanth had to cancel US holiday after India started winning: 83 director Kabir Khan reveals interesting stories he uncovered while making film
By HT Entertainment Desk | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON MAY 09, 2020 10:55 AM IST
Director Kabir Khan has said that he uncovered over a 100 stories about the Indian cricket team while writing 83, and that is why it took him over a year to finalise the script.
Anushka Sharma wishes Women in Blue all the best for T20 World Cup: ‘We’re watching you ladies smash it’
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON FEB 21, 2020 05:20 PM IST
Actor Anushka Sharma took to Twitter to wish the Indian women’s cricket team all the best for the T20 cricket World Cup.
ICC U19 World Cup: Bangladesh U19 players dance after sealing historic final berth - Watch
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 07, 2020 09:05 AM IST
ICC U19 WC: Bangladesh stunned New Zealand by six wickets to set-up a date with defending champions India, who had earlier beaten Pakistan by 10 wickets to enter the championship clash. The BAN U19 cricketers celebrated their victory in the semifinal by dancing.
Humour: Offensively yours
By Rehana Munir | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON FEB 01, 2020 09:30 PM IST
A delicious put-down – whether real or apocryphal – sticks in one’s memory like glue
Video of MS Dhoni singing appears on Instagram, fans say they ‘can’t get enough’ of Mahi - WATCH
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 04, 2019 04:31 PM IST
Ahead of his return, a video has surfaced where Dhoni can be seen humming to the tune of an old hindi song. An Instagram user posted a video of Dhoni singing an old hindi song at a party.
MS Dhoni takes on CSK’s Dwayne Bravo in table tennis match, here’s what happened next - VIDEO
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 28, 2019 03:16 PM IST
As seen in a throwback video released by Chennai Super Kings on their Instagram page, Dhoni is no less a competition when it comes to playing table tennis.
Deepika Padukone says Ranveer Singh has to wear white shirt-blue jeans for her family: ‘It’s dress code for Padukone family events’
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 09, 2020 10:57 PM IST
Asked if Ranveer Singh can be dressed in a simple white T-shirt and blue jeans, Deepika Padukone reveals that there is the dress code for everyone when attending a Padukone family event.
‘Do not see Dhoni playing the next World Cup,’ Gautam Gambhir on MS Dhoni’s future with Team India
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 30, 2019 03:14 PM IST
Dhoni’s retirement speculations have been doing the rounds ever since the former India captain made himself unavailable for selection after the 2019 ODI World Cup.
Facebook bags ICC digital rights
By Saumya Tewari | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 27, 2019 08:32 AM IST
Facebook will carry a range of digital content, including post-match recaps, in-play key moments, and other feature content for four years, from 2019 to 2023, as part of the agreement
Why is Faf du Plessis not playing against India despite turning out for English county side Kent?
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 14, 2019 02:44 PM IST
The cricket board decided to make some changes in personnel and went ahead with Quinton de Kock as the captain of the T20I side which takes on India in place of Faf du Plessis.
‘Guys are still thinking about it’: Kane Williamson on heartbreaking loss in World Cup final
By ANI | Dubai
UPDATED ON SEP 11, 2019 12:06 PM IST
The 50-over and super over had ended as a tie in the World Cup final and England was declared as the winner due to the boundary-countback rule.
‘These two guys have done very well,’ Batting coach Vikram Rathour identifies players who could solve India’s No.4 crisis
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 07, 2019 08:20 AM IST
One of the main tasks for Rathour would be to solve the no. 4 conundrum. Team India have been looking for a no. 4 batsmen for a long time and have tried several batsmen in the position.
The Zoya Factor song: Shah Rukh Khan declares Sonam Kapoor ‘Lucky Charm’ of Dulquer Salmaan’s cricket team
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON SEP 03, 2019 12:52 PM IST
The first song of Sonam Kapoor and Dulquer Salmaan’s film, The Zoya Factor shows how she goes on to become the lucky charm of Indian cricket team in the film.