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“Incredible To See What He Does…”: Shubman Gill Praises Star India Batter | Cricket News
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“Incredible To See What He Does…”: Shubman Gill Praises Star India Batter | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shubman Gill smashed 116 runs in the 3rd ODI© AFPIndia's star opener Shubman Gill reminisced about his growing-up days watching Virat bat and heaped praises on the former India captain for converting his starts into impactful innings. The 23-year-old said that Virat's knocks are a masterclass on how to construct an inning. He said this while speaking after the completion of the first inning against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram."It is amazing to see what he does. I watched him growing up and it is incredible to see what he does. Once you get a start how to convert it into a hundred and how to convert those hundreds into 150-160 is a lesson we learn," stated Gill.Reflecting on his brilliant knock in the third ODI the batter mentioned that his...
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“He Is Rare Talent”: Rohit Sharma Lavishes Praise On India Pacer | Cricket News
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“He Is Rare Talent”: Rohit Sharma Lavishes Praise On India Pacer | Cricket News

[ad_1] India skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday lauded Mohammed Siraj as a "rare talent" after the fast bowler led the team's record 317-run demolition of Sri Lanka in the third ODI. Siraj returned figures of 4-32 to help dismiss the tourists for 73 in 22 overs after India posted 390-5 with Virat Kohli smashing an unbeaten 166 in Thiruvananthapuram. The victory was the highest ever in ODI matches as India surpassed New Zealand's 290-run thrashing of Ireland in 2008.Rohit said Siraj's control with the white ball has bolstered India's pace attack, which was without injured quick Jasprit Bumrah after he was withdrawn from the squad."The way he was swinging the ball, he is a rare talent," Rohit said of Siraj after India's 3-0 series sweep."The way he has come up in the last few years is good to ...
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Is ODI Cricket Dying? Asks Yuvraj As Poor Turnout Mars IND-SL Series | Cricket News
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Is ODI Cricket Dying? Asks Yuvraj As Poor Turnout Mars IND-SL Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] Poor turnout for the third and final ODI between India and Sri Lanka here on Sunday raised serious questions about the relevance of the 50-over format, with former star Yuvraj Singh also flagging concerns. The match was rendered inconsequential after India took an unassailable lead by winning the first two games of the heavily one-sided series. India is scheduled to host the ODI World Cup later this year, and the many empty chairs at the Greenfield International Stadium did not make for good viewing."... But concern for me half empty stadium? Is one day cricket dying?" Yuvraj, India's 2011 World Cup-winning hero, asked on Twitter as Shubman Gill closed in on a century in the company of Virat Kohli, who remained unbeaten on a scintillating 110-ball 166.The stadium, which saw a pack...
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“I Have No Idea”: Virat Kohli’s Honest Response To Question On New Milestone | Cricket News
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“I Have No Idea”: Virat Kohli’s Honest Response To Question On New Milestone | Cricket News

[ad_1] Following his match-winning century in the third ODI against Sri Lanka, star Indian batter Virat Kohli said that he aims to bat with attacking intent and is not desperate to get to a milestone. A destructive powerplay spell from Mohammed Siraj continued Sri Lanka's downfall for the third straight ODI, helping the hosts clinch a massive 317-run win in the final ODI at Kerala on Sunday. Virat Kohli won the 'Man of the Match' award for his match-winning ton and also the 'Man of the Series' for scoring 283 runs in the series, which included two centuries."I have no idea (when asked about the MoS awards he has won). For me, it is just a byproduct of the intent I have, the mindset that I play with. Mindset is always to help the team win, bat for as long as possible and if you do that, y...
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“Virat Kohli Is GOAT Of International Cricket”: Ex-Sri Lanka Star Levies Ultimate Praise On India Talisman | Cricket News
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“Virat Kohli Is GOAT Of International Cricket”: Ex-Sri Lanka Star Levies Ultimate Praise On India Talisman | Cricket News

[ad_1] A true icon of modern cricket, Virat Kohli extended his soaring form with the bat, slamming an unbeaten 166 in the third ODI against Sri Lanka to help his team secure a historic win. In what was Kohli's second century of the series, the superstar batter has made his intentions clear in a year that will see India host the ODI World Cup. Having taken his time to score the 71st international ton from 70th, Kohli now has 74 triple-digits scores to his name in rapid fashion. As the cricket fraternity hails his brilliance, Virat has been labelled the 'GOAT' of international cricket by former Sri Lanka star Farveez Mahroof."Simply the GOAT of international cricket. If Lionel Messi is the GOAT in football, it's Virat Kohli for me in international cricket," Farveez Maharoof said on ESPNcri...
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Kuldeep Yadav’s Stunning Delivery Bamboozles Dasun Shanaka In 3rd ODI. Watch | Cricket News
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Kuldeep Yadav’s Stunning Delivery Bamboozles Dasun Shanaka In 3rd ODI. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Dasun Shanaka was bowled out for 11 by Kuldeep Yadav© TwitterTeam India unlocked a new milestone on Sunday after they registered a massive 317-run victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI match, to become the first team to achieve a win by such a big margin. The Rohit Sharma-led side also clean-swept the three-match ODI series as began their preparations for the upcoming World Cup on a winning note. Posted a total of 390/5, courtesy of the top knocks from Virat Kohli (166*) and Shubman Gill (116), Team India bundled out Sri Lanka for a meagre total of 73 runs after Mohammed Siraj took a four-wicket haul. Apart from all this, one thing which will definitely remain in the memories of the fans and the players is the stunning dismissal of visitors' skipper Dasun Shanaka by Ku...
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R Ashwin Explains Why ODI World Cup Matches Should Begin At 11:30 AM | Cricket News
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R Ashwin Explains Why ODI World Cup Matches Should Begin At 11:30 AM | Cricket News

[ad_1] Senior India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin feels matches of the ODI World Cup at home later this year should begin earlier in the day to reduce the effect of dew factor. Dew has affected matches in the subcontinent for the longest time, providing the teams chasing an unfair edge. The prospect of the dew effectively means the captain winning the toss decides to field. "My suggestion - or rather my opinion - for the World Cup is to look at what venues we are playing in, and at what times. Why shouldn't we start matches at 11.30 am during the World Cup?" Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.In India, day-night ODIs begin at 1:30pm and go well into the primetime.The 36-year-old off-spinner feels the difference between the quality of teams is not visible because of the dew. He gave the exa...
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“Rohit Sharma Should Be Kicking Himself”: Gautam Gambhir On India Captain’s Long Century Drought | Cricket News
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“Rohit Sharma Should Be Kicking Himself”: Gautam Gambhir On India Captain’s Long Century Drought | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma has now gone 50 innings without scoring a century in international cricket.© AFPIndia captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed on 42 in the third and final ODI against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The 35-year-old has now gone 50 innings without scoring a century in international cricket. Now, former India batter Gautam Gambhir has raised concerns over his long-century drought. Gambhir, while speaking on Star Sports, feels Rohit must be kicking himself, and compared his situation to that of star batter Virat Kohli, who had failed to register a ton for more than three years."We should talk in the same phase. Virat Kohli didn't get a hundred for three and a half years. I think Rohit should be kicking himself. It will be equally hard on Rohit Sharma as well. 50 in...
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Virat Kohli’s Priceless Reaction To Shreyas Iyer’s Spinning Delivery. Watch | Cricket News
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Virat Kohli’s Priceless Reaction To Shreyas Iyer’s Spinning Delivery. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shreyas Iyer bowled the 18th over and conceded only 2 runs© TwitterTeam India gave a fabulous Sunday to its fans with a historic clean sweep over Sri Lanka in the three-match ODI series. The Rohit Sharma-led side wrote a new chapter in the history of cricket as they registered a monstrous win of 317 runs in the third and final ODI at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. It was a memorable day for Virat Kohli as he brought up his 46th ODI ton and guided Team India to a total of 390/5. Later, Sri Lanka could not even inch closer to the target as Mohammed Siraj stood like a wall and scalped four wickets as the visitors were bundled out for 73.On the cusp of winning, Team India tried a new bowling option and brought in Shreyas Iyer to bowl the 18th over. Iyer's ...
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“Tried Very Hard”: Mohammed Siraj After Missing Out On Maiden ODI Five-Wicket Haul | Cricket News
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“Tried Very Hard”: Mohammed Siraj After Missing Out On Maiden ODI Five-Wicket Haul | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pacer Mohammed Siraj rued missing a chance to get his maiden five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka as India registered the biggest win by runs in ODIs at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. Siraj expressed that he tried really hard to get to his first fifer in the 50-over format but could only manage four wickets in the match. "I wanted to try and get my first fifer. Tried very hard, but you get only as much as you deserve," said the pacer.Siraj revealed his game plan and stated he uses his outswing deliveries to plant a seed of doubt in the minds of the batsmen."The outswing was coming out nicely, but the wicket-taking over was the scrambled seam. I just try to generate some doubt in the batter's mind with those outswing deliveries. Captain tried hard to get me...
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