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Virat Kohli named ICC Men’s ODI cricketer of the Decade
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON DEC 28, 2020 02:51 PM IST
Such has been Virat Kohli’s consistency in one-day internationals that he is primed to break the records of his idol Sachin Tendulkar, whose feats were once considered untouchable.
India vs Australia: Virat Kohli and Team India need to win 3rd ODI in Canberra to avoid host of unwanted records
By hindustantimes.com | New Delhi, Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON DEC 02, 2020 06:56 AM IST
In case of a loss, it would be the fourth time that India would have lost more than 5 matches on the trot in ODI cricket. India’s worst string of losses came in 1981 when they lost 8 matches on the trot.
Virender Sehwag reveals ‘favourite song’ that he would often sing while batting
By hindustantimes.com
UPDATED ON OCT 29, 2020 10:57 PM IST
While everyone knew about Sehwag’s slam-bang batting style, no one really knew about how he get himself upbeat while playing several of those big knocks in international cricket. After his retirement from the game Sehwag did reveal that he would often sing Hindi film songs while batting.
England vs Australia: Analysis of Mitchell Starc’s poor ODI form in 2020 and why he needs to buck the trend in England
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON SEP 10, 2020 07:26 PM IST
Eng vs Aus: This will also be the first time England will host Australia at home as champions of the 50-over format, a favour they would have long wanted to return to the Aussies who have won the title five times. But the Aussies are a handful on a cricket field, whether champions or not.
Indian Premier League in UAE - ‘He is an asset to any team’: Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Sunrisers Hyderabad trump card
By hindustantimes.com | Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON SEP 01, 2020 02:38 PM IST
IPL 2020: Bhuvneshwar was the Purple Cap winner, given to the highest wicket-taker in an IPL season, in 2016 and 2017 and is the only bowler to have achieved the feat in back to back seasons.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi writes heartfelt letter of appreciation to MS Dhoni - Read full text of letter
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON AUG 20, 2020 04:56 PM IST
In a warm letter of appreciation, PM Modi lauded the former captain for his efforts on the field and also for setting a great example for those coming from smaller towns in the country.
MS Dhoni might get permanent seat at Wankhede Stadium in honour of World Cup-winning six - Report
By hindustantimes.com
UPDATED ON AUG 18, 2020 02:23 PM IST
Dhoni retires: Now that Dhoni has called time on his glorious international career, a report in The Indian Express states that a member of the Mumbai Cricket Association Apex Council has written a letter to the MCA proposing that it might dedicate a seat, permanently, where the ball landed (when Dhoni hit the winning six) to celebrate the former captain’s achievements.
MS Dhoni second only to Virat Kohli, and ahead of Sachin Tendulkar, in elite ODI list
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 16, 2020 09:55 AM IST
But for someone like MS Dhoni, batting in ODIs was all about a bit of brain and a lot of brawn. Dhoni’s batting mirrored his streetsmart personality. Always ready with a fix for the most complex of situations.
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By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 15, 2020 08:57 PM IST
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MS Dhoni retires from international cricket; leaves behind an unmatched legacy
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON AUG 16, 2020 07:23 AM IST
Dhoni made his international debut in an ODI against Bangladesh in December 2004 and played his maiden Test match almost a year later against Sri Lanka in Chennai. He was part of the team that played India’s first ever T20 international against South Africa in December 2006.
Kumar Sangakkara names former India star among bowlers he found difficult to face
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 11, 2020 08:17 AM IST
Sangakkara, who is now the president of the Marylebone Cricket Club, hosted a Q&A session with fans recently and he was asked about the bowlers he found most difficult to face.
India to host T20 World Cup in 2021: ICC
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON AUG 07, 2020 08:28 PM IST
The International Cricket Council on Friday confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 that was postponed due to Covid-19 will be held in Australia in 2022. India will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 as planned.
Tough performing instantly after four-five months: Poonam Yadav
By Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUL 25, 2020 06:43 PM IST
Poonam has not seen a proper cricketing facility since turning up at the iconic MCG for the T20 World Cup final in March and with the only scheduled series before next year’s ODI World Cup cancelled, she may not get to play an international game for the rest of the year.
Three members of South African women squad test positive for COVID-19
By Press Trust of India | Cape Town
UPDATED ON JUL 25, 2020 10:46 AM IST
“We can confirm that three people have tested positive. The players and support staff that have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of 10 days and will take no part in the training camp,” CSA said in a release.
Aakash Chopra picks Ben Stokes as best all-rounder across formats, names next two in his list
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON JUL 18, 2020 05:06 PM IST
Chopra went on to pick Bangladesh’s Shakib-al-Hasan and India’s Ravindra Jadeja as the next two all-rounders after Stokes.
Du Plessis donates bat and pink ODI jersey for auction to raise funds to combat Covid-19
PUBLISHED ON JUL 18, 2020 04:25 PM IST
Du Plessis had recently taken to social media to express his support towards the Black Lives Matter movement.
Kirsten reveals how Dhoni cancelled a team trip as coach wasn’t allowed entry
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 17, 2020 07:05 AM IST
Speaking about Dhoni in a recent interview Kirsten pointed out that Dhoni’s loyalty made him one of the most impressive people the South African had ever met.
‘It’s all a bit numb’: New Zealand coach on 2019 ICC World Cup final loss on boundary count
By Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUL 13, 2020 03:28 PM IST
Tuesday will mark one year of the epic World Cup final at the Lord’s where New Zealand had lost to hosts England on boundary count-back rule after scores were tied even after the super over.
Tom Moody reveals how India ‘sabotaged their hopes’ of winning 2019 ICC World Cup
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 11, 2020 08:05 AM IST
In the 2019 ICC World Cup when Virat Kohli’s team were the outright favourites, India failed to get past the semi-final hurdle.
Yuvraj Singh shares throwback pic to wish birthday wishes to MS Dhoni
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON JUL 07, 2020 10:10 PM IST
The duo played in tandem to take India home in several scintillating chases as a new Indian team shed its tag of chockers while chasing and became one of the best in the business in ODIs.
‘The heights he has achieved’: Waqar Younis lauds Dhoni on 39th birthday
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 07, 2020 06:04 AM IST
Waqar Younis said MS Dhoni continued the good work started by Sourav Ganguly, as captain, and got great results for the team.
‘Not writing him off, no question whatsoever’: Michael Hussey on MS Dhoni’s comeback
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON JUL 03, 2020 10:13 PM IST
Dhoni, who has been on a self imposed break from cricket since playing in the ICC World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, was supposed to lead Chennai Super Kings in the season opener on March 29.
What is impressive is his consistency across all formats: Aussie ODI captain praises Virat Kohli
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON JUN 30, 2020 02:35 PM IST
Finch has seen Indian captain Virat Kohli grow as a batsman from very close quarters over the past decade. He has played against him in the international circuit as well as in the Indian Premier League.
Former India cricketer Robin Singh’s car seized for lockdown violation: Report
By hindustantimes.com
UPDATED ON JUN 25, 2020 04:27 PM IST
The report states the incident happened on Saturday when the former cricketer was coming from East Coast Road and he did not carry any e-pass. Singh also didn’t have any emergency to travel as well, according to the report.
‘Difficult challenge for Sarfaraz to sit on the bench’: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif
By hindustantimes.com
PUBLISHED ON JUN 22, 2020 05:48 PM IST
Ahmed lost his captaincy after Pakistan failed to make it to the knock-out stages of the ICC World Cup in England last year and was also dropped from the team.
Video of Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali dancing on street to live music goes viral on social media
By hindustantimes.com
UPDATED ON JUN 17, 2020 04:16 PM IST
Reports last month had stated that Hasan Ali has been suffering from a back problem after playing in the Pakistan Super League earlier this year. The forced break due to the coronavirus pandemic has given him time to recuperate.
Harbhajan puts 2011 World Cup win at par with home Test series triumph against Australia in 2001
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON JUN 11, 2020 12:19 PM IST
Apart from the fact that Harbhajan is India’s second highest wicket taker in international cricket, across all formats, the tweaker was also part of some of Indian cricket’s biggest victories.
He played as if result did not matter to him: Rahul Dravid on MS Dhoni
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 11, 2020 03:12 PM IST
Dravid has seen Dhoni play some phenomenal knocks from very close quarters and he feels Dhoni’s ability to dissociate himself from the result of a match is something that has helped him.
‘It will make bowlers robots’: Wasim Akram on ICC’s saliva ban
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON JUN 10, 2020 04:18 PM IST
Fast bowlers have traditionally used saliva and sweat to shine one side of the ball to get swing. But sweat alone is not enough to generate a lot of swing.
‘Haven’t seen him get angry’: Dinesh Karthik recalls 2004 India A tour when he first played with MS Dhoni
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Prashant Saxena | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 09, 2020 06:30 PM IST
Speaking in an episode of Star Sports’ Cricket Connected chat show, the wicketkeeper said that Dhoni has remained the same since the first time he had met him.