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“Whenever MI Lost, Hardik Pandya Had A Big Role To Play”: Irfan Pathan’s Strong Charge | Cricket News
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“Whenever MI Lost, Hardik Pandya Had A Big Role To Play”: Irfan Pathan’s Strong Charge | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former allrounder Irfan Pathan on Monday questioned Hardik Pandya's leadership skills, saying his inability to adapt to match situations and failure to come up with a proper plan has cost Mumbai Indians dearly so far in this IPL. Hardik, who replaced Rohit Sharma as captain of MI this season, has received a lot of flak from fans and former players alike following the five-time champions' dismal run so far."Hardik needs to manage MI really well. Whenever MI lost, Pandya had a big role to play," Pathan said on Star Sports Pressroom."Even yesterday, Akash Madhwal didn't bowl the last over, you need to give responsibility to him. When Shreyas Gopal got the wicket of Rachin Ravindra, why didn't you give him another over? He only bowled one over... there was some slowness in the pitch a...
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“Virat Kohli’s Strike-Rate 138, Rohit Sharma’s 139”: T20 WC Winner Blasts Those Targetting RCB Star Alone | Cricket News
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“Virat Kohli’s Strike-Rate 138, Rohit Sharma’s 139”: T20 WC Winner Blasts Those Targetting RCB Star Alone | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli has been one of the few positives in an otherwise blow hot, blow cold campaign of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024. The former Indian cricket team captain has already scored a ton and two half-centuries in six matches to lead the run-scoring charts. However, that hasn't meant that Virat Kohli has gone about without getting criticised. He has a strike-rate of 141.77 and often plays the 'anchor' role for RCB.Many feel that the 'anchor' role is no longer suited for modern-day T20. With the T20 World Cup squad to be announced soon, there is much intrigue about what Kohli's role is exactly going to be.Former Indian cricket team all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who was part of the 2007 T20 World Cup-winning side, lashed out on those singling out Kohli's strike-rate. He then ...
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“Lack Of Faith, Lack Of Skill”: Irfan Pathan Tears Into Hardik Pandya’s Captaincy | Cricket News
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“Lack Of Faith, Lack Of Skill”: Irfan Pathan Tears Into Hardik Pandya’s Captaincy | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians captain and all-rounder Hardik Pandya was put to sword by fans and former cricketers after yet another underwhelming show in the Indian Premie League (IPL) 2024. Hardik faced brutal criticism from prominent former players lost the high-profile encounter against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. Hardik, who bowled the last over the innings, was ripped apart by the 42-year-old MS Dhoni, conceding 20 runs in the final 4 balls. His decision to bowl at the absolute end has been questioned by many, including former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan. (IPL 2024 Points Table)Booed and heckled by fans ever since he took over MI's captaincy, Pandya found himself in the line of fire. Hardik was openly criticised by Irfan who put big question marks on the decision-making that the form...
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In Series Of Posts, Irfan Pathan Explains Everything That’s Wrong With RCB | Cricket News
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In Series Of Posts, Irfan Pathan Explains Everything That’s Wrong With RCB | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) found another reason to disappoint their fans on Saturday. Despite seeing Virat Kohli match his highest IPL score, 113, the Bengaluru franchise couldn't beat the Rajasthan Royals, as the Sanju Samson-led side continued its unbeaten run in the campaign. With RCB suffering its 4th loss in 5 games, the team is staring at another below-par campaign which is likely to see them miss out on a playoffs spot yet again. Irfan Pathan, former India cricketer-turned-commentator, dissected RCB's problems one by one as he explained the reasons behind the franchise's troubles in the T20 league.RCB found it tough to break RR's partnerships, with Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson virtually doing it all for their side while chasing the target of 184. Irfan admitted t...
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“He Is Murdering Spinners”: Irfan Pathan’s Out-Of-This-World Praise For CSK Star, Wants Him For T20 WC | Cricket News
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“He Is Murdering Spinners”: Irfan Pathan’s Out-Of-This-World Praise For CSK Star, Wants Him For T20 WC | Cricket News

[ad_1] The race for T20 World Cup 2024 is getting intense, with many 'contenders' putting in a strong shift in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign. One of those players who is vying for the tight middle-order battle is Chennai Super Kings' Shivam Dube. Though CSK lost their last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, it was Shivam Dube's blitzkrieg that left everyone in awe. The left-hand hit 24-ball 45, including 4 sixes and 2 fours, to help CSK reach 165/5 at the end of 20 overs. For former cricketers like Irfan Pathan, Dube has emerged as a strong contender for the middle-order spots in India's T20 World Cup squad.In a chat on Star Sports, Irfan said that Dube would be in the Indian team if he was the selector. Highlighting the left-handed batter's hitting ability agains...
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Ruturaj Gaikwad Faces Heat Over MS Dhoni’s Role In CSK’s Loss vs SRH | Cricket News
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Ruturaj Gaikwad Faces Heat Over MS Dhoni’s Role In CSK’s Loss vs SRH | Cricket News

[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings lost their second consecutive match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign, going down to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday. The match needed an MS Dhoni special at the end but the wicket-keeper batter came out to bat with just three deliveries left. Former England captain Michael Vaughan found the decision by CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad baffling, suggesting Dhoni should've been sent higher in the batting order to bat. Even former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan questioned the tactic by Ruturaj, suggesting CSK would've score more runs had Dhoni come out earlier.Dhoni was brilliant with the bat when the Super Kings took on Delhi Capitals in the last match, scoring 16-ball 37. Yet, he came out to bat against the Sunrisers when just 3 deliveries were left in ...
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“Haven’t Seen That”: Ex-India Star’s Blunt Take On KKR’s Rs 24.75 Crore Buy Mitchell Starc | Cricket News
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“Haven’t Seen That”: Ex-India Star’s Blunt Take On KKR’s Rs 24.75 Crore Buy Mitchell Starc | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mitchell Starc in action for KKR in IPL 2024© AFPIt has been a tough start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season for Mitchell Starc after the Australian cricket team fast bowler was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a record Rs 24.75 crore in the auction. Starc has not taken any wicket in the two matches and against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday, he ended up conceding 47 runs in 4 overs. Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Irfan Pathan believes that Starc is the most dangerous bowler when the ball is swinging but due to either pitches or playing conditions, he has not been effective in this year's competition till now."Starc is at his best when he is swinging the ball in. When that looping swing starts to the right-hand batter, it can be lethal. And I h...
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“Gautam Gambhir, The Senior Guy…”: What Led To The Hug With Virat Kohli, Ex-Teammate Reveals | Cricket News
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“Gautam Gambhir, The Senior Guy…”: What Led To The Hug With Virat Kohli, Ex-Teammate Reveals | Cricket News

[ad_1] Apart from the match, there was an on-field incident during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders game. During one of the strategic timeout in the RCB innings, Gautam Gambhir shook hands with Virat Kohli. They also hugged. For the uninitiated, Kohli and Gambhir have had a troubled past. The two stars were involved in a highly-publicised on-field spat that also involved Naveen-ul-Haq at the IPL 2024. However, when Kohli and Gambhir came face-to-face on Friday, a different scene played out at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.Former Indian cricket team star Irfan Pathan, who has played with both of Gambhir and Kohli, commented on the incident."Gautam Gambhir, the senior guy, actually came forward. Sometimes you cross the line but as soon as that thing has gone past, when ...
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“Captain Can’t Bat With Strike Rate Of 120”: Ex-India Star On Hardik Pandya’s Sluggish Knock | Cricket News
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“Captain Can’t Bat With Strike Rate Of 120”: Ex-India Star On Hardik Pandya’s Sluggish Knock | Cricket News

[ad_1] SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI) produced a run fest in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Wednesday, amassing a combined 523 runs at the Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad. SRH registered the biggest-ever IPL total with 277/3, surpassing the previous best of 263 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2013. In reply, MI gave them a tough fight with their 246/5 in 20 overs, but SRH prevailed on the night by 31 runs.Tilak Varma led the charge for MI in the massive chase, smashing 64 off just 34 balls after openers Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan gave the visitors a flying start.Naman Dhir, who continues to fill the void left due to Suryakumar Yadav's injury, also played a fine cameo of 30 from 14 balls.Down the order, Tim David smashed an unbeaten 42 off just 22 ball...
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Hardik Pandya’s Captaincy ‘Ordinary To Say The Least’: Irfan Pathan, Shreds Star’s Poor Batting After SRH Smashed 277 | Cricket News
28Mar By adminNo Comments
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Hardik Pandya’s Captaincy ‘Ordinary To Say The Least’: Irfan Pathan, Shreds Star’s Poor Batting After SRH Smashed 277 | Cricket News

[ad_1] The extraordinary capitulation of Mumbai Indians, under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, against SunRisers Hyderabad on Wednesday will be remembered for a long time. The SRH came out all guns blazing to smash 277/3 in 20 overs - the highest ever score in the IPL's 17-year history - as MI bowlers looked absolute clueless. Though MI batters tried to put up a fight, it was not enough to surpass such a huge total. For Hardik Pandya, who took over MI's captaincy from Rohit Sharma, this was the second successive loss.Hardik Pandya's captaincy has been questioned by former Indian cricket team star Irfan Pathan. Despite Jasprit Bumrah being in their ranks, Pandya brought in the star bowler late. That decision irked Pathan.The captaincy of Hardik Pandya has been ordinary to say the least. ...
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