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Huge Blow To India’s 156.7 Kmph Pace Sensation Mayank Yadav, Tipped For T20 World Cup. Out Of IPL 2024 For… | Cricket News
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Huge Blow To India’s 156.7 Kmph Pace Sensation Mayank Yadav, Tipped For T20 World Cup. Out Of IPL 2024 For… | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mayank Yadav in action for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024© AFPPace sensation Mayank Yadav is unlikely to play the next two games for Lucknow Super Giants as he continues his recovery from tightness in his hip, said head coach Justin Langer on Thursday. LSG face Delhi Capitals here on Friday before travelling to Kolkata for the away game on April 14. Langer and Co. is hoping that Mayank regains full fitness before the home game against Chennai Super Kings on April 19. "That's the plan (to have Mayank fit for the match against Chennai Super Kings on April 19). We want him to play every game if possible," Langer said on the eve of the game against DC. "But he'll be working towards it; he's working very hard every day to be ready for whatever our next game is. He won't play tomorrow...
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Not Mayank Yadav, LSG Coach Celebrates This Youngster For Scalping Virat Kohli. Watch | Cricket News
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Not Mayank Yadav, LSG Coach Celebrates This Youngster For Scalping Virat Kohli. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer has revealed how young left-arm spinner M Siddharth fulfilled his promise - getting Virat Kohli out. Siddharth made just his second appearance for LSG on Tuesday, dismissing Royal Challengers Bengalur (RCB)'s star batter Kohli for his first IPL wicket. After bowling him a couple of quick ones, Siddharth set up Kohli's downfall with a slower one. Kohli tried to flick the ball but got a leading edge, which went straight to the fielder at point.After the match, Langer revealed his first chat with Siddharth, who promised to get Kohli out."Had never spoken to him before... I saw bowl an arm ball. The first thing to come out of my mouth after meeting M Siddharth was 'Hey Sid! you reckon you can get Virat out for us?' He goes, 'Yes sir!...
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“Rahul Dravid Must Be Waking Up Really Excited” Australia Great On His Possibility Of Coaching Indian Team In Future | Cricket News
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“Rahul Dravid Must Be Waking Up Really Excited” Australia Great On His Possibility Of Coaching Indian Team In Future | Cricket News

[ad_1] Team India in action© AFPJustin Langer got a 'probing delivery' on his possible future as coach of the Indian national team but the former Australian opener like his playing days, judged it perfectly and left the one bowled on the "corridor of uncertainty". Langer, who took a two-year-break after his much publicised acrimonious exit from Australian team's head coach's position in 2022, is back as the head coach of IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants. He got a straight question first up.Will he be considering a possibility of coaching Indian team in the near future? He first laughed as the franchise very rightly wanted to keep it strictly about themselves but the gritty Aussie very nicely skirted the question."I was talking to Ricky Ponting and I cannot believe depth of talent in In...
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“Will Have Sleepless Nights…”: Justin Langer Ahead Of IPL Coaching Debut | Cricket News
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“Will Have Sleepless Nights…”: Justin Langer Ahead Of IPL Coaching Debut | Cricket News

[ad_1] If KL Rahul leads Lucknow Super Giants to their maiden IPL title, he will automatically be rewarded with a spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, reckons head coach Justin Langer, who wants his team's national hopefuls to "concentrate" on doing well for the franchise first. Rahul, who is coming back from a quadriceps injury and is not expected to keep wickets at the beginning of the IPL, is still not a certainty in the Indian T20 squad and only a good IPL with both the bat and gloves can seal the deal for him.Asked how he would balance his skipper's personal ambition with the team's interests, Langer said it isn't all that complicated."If the team does well, everyone gets rewarded. If KL can captain LSG to IPL title, that means he would have captained well, batted well and...
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On West Indies Star’s “Toota Hai Gabba Ka Ghamand” Welcome At LSG, Australia Legend’s Response | Cricket News
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On West Indies Star’s “Toota Hai Gabba Ka Ghamand” Welcome At LSG, Australia Legend’s Response | Cricket News

[ad_1] West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph was welcomed by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year in a unique way. LSG took to X (formerly Twitter), posting a video of Shamar being asked about the Wi-Fi password of the room he was sitting in.Shamar replied, "Toota hai Gabba ka ghamand (The Gabba's pride has been shattered), referring to India's famous win over Australia in Brisbane's Gabba stadium back in 2021, which marked Australia first loss at that venue in a Test after 32 years and a series win for India by 2-1. After Rishabh Pant hit the match-winning shot during a run-chase of 328 runs, commentator and former cricketer Vivek Razdan said these words, which has since then become an iconic piece of commentary in cricket, considering how hard-fought ...
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“Can’t Consider Yourself Great Coach If…”: Justin Langer On How LSG Owner Convinced Him To Join Franchise | Cricket News
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“Can’t Consider Yourself Great Coach If…”: Justin Langer On How LSG Owner Convinced Him To Join Franchise | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Australia opening batter Justin Langer will start his the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 following his appointment as head coach of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Langer will replace Andy Flower who has joined Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as head coach for the upcoming season. Under Flower, LSG reached the playoffs in back-to-back seasons since the franchise joined the league in 2022. Meanwhile, Langer was the head coach of the Australian team between 2018 and 2022, before being replaced by Andre McDonald.During his tenure, Australia retained the Ashes on English soil after 18 years in 2019. Langer also led them to a maiden T20 World Cup title in 2021.Ahead of the upcoming IPL season, Langer has revealed how LSG owner Sanjeev Goenka convinced hin to take the coachin...
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“Every Game Is…”: Australia Great Compares IPL To Olympics In Massive Verdict | Cricket News
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“Every Game Is…”: Australia Great Compares IPL To Olympics In Massive Verdict | Cricket News

[ad_1] Legendary Australian cricket team opener Justin Langer compared the Indian Premier League (IPL) to the Olympic Games and said that every game in the competition is a spectacle. Langer became the head coach of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the IPL 2024 season as the franchise moved away from the management of Andy Flower and Gautam Gambhir. Langer mentioned his conversations with Ricky Ponting and Tom Moody as the ex-Australia coach got ready for his stint in the IPL."Having sat with Ricky for so long and he talked about his time with the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. How much he loves the tournament. And Tom Moody, one of my best friends, he's been so involved in the IPL and just to hear them talking about it," Langer said on a video uploaded by the LSG."The IPL is like...
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“Rubbish Shot Yesterday”: Australia Great Reveals Banter Between Steve Smith, Virat Kohli | Cricket News
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“Rubbish Shot Yesterday”: Australia Great Reveals Banter Between Steve Smith, Virat Kohli | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane remained unbeaten on Day 4 of the ongoing World Test Championship final against Australia and kept India in the fight as they need 280 runs to win on the fifth day. Australia declared their innings at 270/8, setting up a target of 444. Later, India lost the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Shubman Gill, before Kohli and Rahane stitched the unbeaten partnership of 71 runs. On Day 4, former Australia coach Justin Langer shed light on a sledging incident between Virat Kohli and Steve Smith.On the third day, Australia star batter Steve Smith was dismissed for 34 after he played a poor shot on Ravindra Jadeja's delivery, which was caught by Cheteshwar Pujara. Talking about the dismissal, Langer revealed the conversation that took place betw...
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“Steve Waugh Rang Me Before The Series…”: Ex-Australia Head Coach’s Stunning Ajinkya Rahane Revelation | Cricket News
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“Steve Waugh Rang Me Before The Series…”: Ex-Australia Head Coach’s Stunning Ajinkya Rahane Revelation | Cricket News

[ad_1] On his return to the side, Ajinkya Rahane scored a gritty 89 to lead India's fightback.© AFPAjinkya Rahane's return to the Indian team for the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia has been a topic of debate within the cricketing folklore. Rahane, who dropped from the team after the two-match Test series against New Zealand in January 2022, was recalled to the side after his exploits in the domestic circuit, as well as the Indian Premier League. On his return to the side, Rahane scored a gritty 89 to lead India's fightback against a dominant Australian side.During his knock, Rahane also went past the milestone of 5,000 Test runs.Former Australia head coach Justin Langer, who is on commentary duty for the ongoing WTC Final, made a shocking revelation regardi...
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“No Cowards In An Australian Team”: Pat Cummins Fires Back At Justin Langer | Cricket News
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“No Cowards In An Australian Team”: Pat Cummins Fires Back At Justin Langer | Cricket News

[ad_1] Skipper Pat Cummins made clear Tuesday there were "no cowards" on the Australian team, firing back at comments made by former coach Justin Langer. Langer last week attacked the anonymous "cowards" who leaked against him in the lead-up to his resignation this year after widespread reports in the Australian media, citing sources, about his intense coaching style.Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley rejected Langer's claims and threw his support behind the playing group, with Cummins also strongly defending his dressing room."There's no cowards in an Australian cricket team, not ever," Cummins told reporters in Perth ahead of the first Test against the West Indies on Wednesday, adding that he was "disappointed" Langer had dredged up the issue."I think it's disappointing sometimes the...
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