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]‘Eleven months is…’: AUS legend's no-nonsense statement on Bumrah's comeback
Published on Aug 08, 2023 10:07 AM IST
The legendary Australian pacer feels Jasprit Bumrah can make an instant impact for Team India despite missing the entire home season.
![India's Jasprit Bumrah sits on the fence during the match (Reuters) India's Jasprit Bumrah sits on the fence during the match (Reuters)](jpg/cricket-india--0_1691469364631_1691469389652.jpg)
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Wasim Jaffer identifies Ishan Kishan's replacement for T20I series decider vs WI
Wasim Jaffer wants Ishan Kishan to make way for a promising young talent in the third T20I against the West Indies.
![India's Ishan Kishan is bowled by West Indies' Romario Shepherd during their second T20 cricket match (AP) India's Ishan Kishan is bowled by West Indies' Romario Shepherd during their second T20 cricket match (AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/08/148x111/Guyana-India-West-Indies-Cricket-15_1691463838009_1691463854058.jpg)
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 10:43 AM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Star Sports deletes Asia Cup promo of Dhawan's 'Pakistan' message for India
Shikhar Dhawan spoke about the impending Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan next month and about his experience of being part of the rivalry.
![Shikhar Dhawan is not in reckoning for selection for the Asia Cup squad Shikhar Dhawan is not in reckoning for selection for the Asia Cup squad](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/star_sports_deletes_1691431686664_1691431695370.jpg)
Published on Aug 08, 2023 06:48 AM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
'Dravid doesn't support Hardik like...': Ex-India cricketer questions The Wall
On Hardik Pandya's run as India captain, Parthiv Patel says the support he is getting from Rahul Dravid not the same as Ashish Nehra.
![Hardik Pandya's support from Rahul Dravid isn't the same as Ashish Nehra, feels Parthiv Patel.(Getty) Hardik Pandya's support from Rahul Dravid isn't the same as Ashish Nehra, feels Parthiv Patel.(Getty)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/hardik-dravid-getty_1691423547290_1691423565353.jpg)
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 08:43 AM IST
Ex-IND pacer slams critics for pointing finger at Dravid for Hardik's Chahal act
A former India fast bowler has jumped to Dravid's defence while pointing fingers at Hardik for the two defeats.
![The captain and the head coach have been criticised for India's twin T20I loss against West Indies The captain and the head coach have been criticised for India's twin T20I loss against West Indies](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/dravid_hardik_bb_1691435178124_1691435185811.jpg)
Published on Aug 08, 2023 06:13 AM IST
IND predicted XI vs WI, 3rd T20I: Kuldeep returns as India play to save series
IND predicted XI vs WI, 3rd T20I: The batting has been a concern, with the lineups not working out and falling cheaply both in Tarouba and Guyana.
![IND predicted XI vs WI, 3rd T20I(AFP) IND predicted XI vs WI, 3rd T20I(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/CRICKET-IND-WIS-ODI-11_1691432813117_1691432846778.jpg)
Published on Aug 08, 2023 07:40 AM IST
'He's like Rohit': Ashwin's stupendous WC suggestion for IND's middle-order woes
Ashwin has a “stupendous” suggestion for chief selector Ajit Agarkar and the team management which could probably solve India's middle-order woes.
![Ashwin has an out-of-the-box suggestion for India selectors for the World Cup Ashwin has an out-of-the-box suggestion for India selectors for the World Cup](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/ashwin_rohit_wc_1691418071764_1691418086942.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 09:49 PM IST
KKR coach backs out-of-favour star to team up with Hardik Pandya at Team India
The star has been kept as one of the standbys for the Asian Games, which will be held in September-October in Hangzhou, China.
![Hardik Pandya bowls against West Indies (AP) Hardik Pandya bowls against West Indies (AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/AP08-06-2023-000313B-0_1691443735995_1691443771319.jpg)
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 06:40 AM IST
'Gill going to fail…': KKR coach passes deal-breaking verdict on India opener
KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar says Shubman Gill will raise his stakes even further with a commanding show at the World Cup.
![Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill during a practice session (ICC Twitter) Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill during a practice session (ICC Twitter)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/ANI-20230605079-0_1691417152182_1691417190252.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 07:51 PM IST
ICC punishes Nicholas Pooran for 'publicly criticising' umpire during 2nd India
Pooran has been punished by the ICC for breaching the Code of Conduct during the match in Guyana on Sunday and handed a hefty fine.
![Nicholas Pooran (L) of the West Indies chats with umpires Leslie Reifer Jr. (C) and Nigel Duguid (R) during the 2nd T20I match between West Indies and India at Guyana National Stadium in Providence, Guyana, on August 6(AFP) Nicholas Pooran (L) of the West Indies chats with umpires Leslie Reifer Jr. (C) and Nigel Duguid (R) during the 2nd T20I match between West Indies and India at Guyana National Stadium in Providence, Guyana, on August 6(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/CRICKET-WIS-IND-26_1691422253990_1691422300112.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 09:31 PM IST
Babar Azam matches Chris Gayle magnificent T20 feat with incredible ton in LPL
Babar Azam scored 104 off 59 balls to help his side close the stiff 189-run chase in 19.5 overs.
![Babar Azam scored 104 off 59 balls(Twitter) Babar Azam scored 104 off 59 balls(Twitter)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/b_1691427090533_1691427101246.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 10:25 PM IST
'Decided not to watch but...': Rohit buries ghost of WC 2011 with painful remark
Taking a trip down memory lane, Rohit Sharma recalled India's bitter-sweet campaigns at the ICC World Cup.
![Rohit Sharma signs autograph after the third ODI cricket match between India and West Indies(AP) Rohit Sharma signs autograph after the third ODI cricket match between India and West Indies(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/Trinidad-India-West-Indies-Cricket-4_1691409096241_1691409143995.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 05:23 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
'I know everything about you': Sachin Tendulkar's golden words to Tilak Varma
The introduction of Tilak Varma in the international stage has been the biggest positive for India in the five-match T20I series against West Indies.
![Tilak Varma in action against West Indies(AFP) Tilak Varma in action against West Indies(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/CRICKET-IND-WIS-T20I-31_1691409435283_1691409582108.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 07:44 PM IST
India's T20 approach lacks vital dash of madness
It could be anxiety to secure a regular spot when playing for the country, but India urgently need batters to adopt a far more robust approach
![Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma in action against West Indies(AFP) Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma in action against West Indies(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/CRICKET-IND-WIS-T20I-30_1691421186470_1691421214914.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 08:45 PM IST
Ashish Magotra, New Delhi
Hardik Pandya the bowler hits his stride, delivery by delivery
The all-rounder is gradually building up his bowling, which will be key for India in the ODI World Cup they host in October-November
![India's captain Hardik Pandya bowls against West Indies during their second T20 cricket match at Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana(AP) India's captain Hardik Pandya bowls against West Indies during their second T20 cricket match at Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/AP08-06-2023-000313B-0_1691417815256_1691417876979.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 07:49 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Parshavi Chopra switches to leg-break, spins into focus
The 17-year-old from Uttar Pradesh shone in India’s U-19 World Cup victory in January
![Parshavi Chopra (centre) started playing cricket at the age of 10. She has represented Uttar Pradesh at the U-14, U-16 and U-19 levels Parshavi Chopra (centre) started playing cricket at the age of 10. She has represented Uttar Pradesh at the U-14, U-16 and U-19 levels](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/FnpLPVkWAAcLqgl_1691417486925_1691417491870.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 07:44 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
'Way Gill, Kishan are batting...': Ex-pacer launches all-out attack on IND stars
The former Indian pacer was not pleased with the batting performances of Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill.
![West Indies' bowler Yannic Cariah watches India's batsmen Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan building up their partnership(AP) West Indies' bowler Yannic Cariah watches India's batsmen Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan building up their partnership(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/AP08-01-2023-000383B-0_1691415446554_1691415498491.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 07:09 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
PCB re-appoints Inzamam-ul-Haq as chief selector ahead of 2023 Asia Cup
Apart from the World Cup, Inzamam will also have to pick Pakistan teams for Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka between August 31 and September 17
![Inzamam-ul-Haq, 53, had earlier held the position of chief selector between 2016 and 2019.(Twitter) Inzamam-ul-Haq, 53, had earlier held the position of chief selector between 2016 and 2019.(Twitter)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/_2e9cb69a-812b-11ea-bf35-36f2d834daf8_1691412329871.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 06:19 PM IST
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Rohit Sharma's blockbuster reaction on Tilak Varma's 'Samaira' celebration vs WI
Tilak Varma has been the only positive in India's back-to-back defeats in the T20I series against West Indies
![India captain Rohit Sharma reacts to Tilak Varma's celebration on scoring maiden international fifty India captain Rohit Sharma reacts to Tilak Varma's celebration on scoring maiden international fifty](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/rohit_tilak_abr_1691406922449_1691406931507.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 05:26 PM IST
Ex-India cricketers 'baffled' and 'mind-blown' at Hardik Pandya's tactical botch
If Hardik's post-match comments has fetched in criticism in abundance, the all-rounder is now facing flak for not giving Yuzvendra Chahal a final over vs WI.
![India's captain Hardik Pandya is bowled by West Indies' Alzarri Joseph.(AP) India's captain Hardik Pandya is bowled by West Indies' Alzarri Joseph.(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/AP08-06-2023-000292A-0_1691407090055_1691407152864.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 04:53 PM IST
'Without Bumrah...': Kaif's blistering 'Rohit, Dravid' WC message amid criticism
While most have gone to the extent of writing off the side for the 2023 World Cup, Mohammad Kaif has jumped to Team India's defense with a blistering message.
![Mohammad Kaif's message took internet by storm Mohammad Kaif's message took internet by storm](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/kaif_rohit_dravid_1691402014680_1691402025827.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 04:12 PM IST
Pooran shatters T20I record against India, leaves Buttler, Maxwell in his wake
Nicholas Pooran has been instrumental in West Indies taking a 2-0 lead in their five-match T20I series against India.
![Pooran scored his half century in 29 balls on Sunday(AFP) Pooran scored his half century in 29 balls on Sunday(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/CRICKET-WIS-IND-32_1691402492834_1691402570579.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 03:53 PM IST
'Time running out': Ex-India batter includes Samson in India's 'negative points'
Given the 'inconsistent' tag Sanju Samson has dealt with throughout his career, the time to get rid of it is running out, feels Parthiv Patel.
![Sanju Samson is out stumped during the 2nd T20I.(AP) Sanju Samson is out stumped during the 2nd T20I.(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/Guyana-India-West-Indies-Cricket-6_1691401338130_1691401361928.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 03:23 PM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad part ways with Brian Lara after bottom-place finish in IPL
Former champions Sunrisers Hyderabad have parted ways with Brian Lara after a bottom-place finish in IPL 2023.
![Gautam Gambhir and Brian Lara before an IPL match(IPLT20.com) Gautam Gambhir and Brian Lara before an IPL match(IPLT20.com)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/d3eab3b0-fe6e-499c-989e-bfb45fc84f52_1649077716650_1691400788193.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 03:04 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
'I had promised...': Tilak's 'Rohit-Samaira' connection behind unique 50 gesture
Tilak Varma smashed his maiden T20I fifty against the West Indies on Sunday. He dedicated his special celebration to Rohit Sharma’s daughter Samaira.
![Tilak dedicated his special celebration to Rohit’s daughter Samaira(Rohit Sharma Instagram/Twitter @Fancode) Tilak dedicated his special celebration to Rohit’s daughter Samaira(Rohit Sharma Instagram/Twitter @Fancode)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/Collage_Maker-07-Aug-2023-01-48-PM-387_1691398803632_1691398809359.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 03:45 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Prasad blasts India's lack of 'intensity, hunger', Chahal blunder after 2nd loss
In an extension of a previous tweet, Prasad highlighted which he felt were certain shortcomings plaguing the Indian team.
![Yuzvendra Chahal of India appeals.(AFP) Yuzvendra Chahal of India appeals.(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/CRICKET-IND-WIS-T20I-5_1691395413727_1691395426806.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 05:34 PM IST
Pandya jumps past Bumrah and Ashwin; sets up unique first for Indians in T20s
Hardik Pandya scored 24 runs and was India's highest wicket taker with three scalps during their second T20I against the West Indies.
![Pandya was India's highest wicket taker in the second T20I(AP) Pandya was India's highest wicket taker in the second T20I(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/Guyana-India-West-Indies-Cricket-25_1691394614260_1691394650091.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 01:40 PM IST
‘Been working with Rahul Sir’: India star gives special mention to Dravid
In his first two international outings, Tilak Varma has impressed and shown that he can acclimatize to the international stage.
![India's head coach Rahul Dravid during a training session at The Oval (AP) India's head coach Rahul Dravid during a training session at The Oval (AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/Britain-Cricket-India-Australia-27_1691394390123_1691394481051.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 01:21 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi