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Tarannum Pathan Keen To Work With Idols Mithali Raj, Nooshin Al Khadeer During WPL With Gujarat Giants | Cricket News
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Tarannum Pathan Keen To Work With Idols Mithali Raj, Nooshin Al Khadeer During WPL With Gujarat Giants | Cricket News

[ad_1] Hard work and persistence always pay off, they say. For Baroda's Tarannum Pathan, it could very well be her life's theme. Having put in her best efforts for over a decade and more, the off-break bowler is all set to make a splash in the upcoming season of Women's Premier League (WPL) as part of the Gujarat Giants. Capable of delivering solid all-round performances, Tarannum credits her father and uncle for their undeterred support that helped her succeed. "It is all because of the hard work and dedication my father and uncle put in over the years. Family support has been immense; ...
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Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Ravindra Jadeja, Other Sports Stars Reach Ayodhya. Watch | Cricket News
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Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Ravindra Jadeja, Other Sports Stars Reach Ayodhya. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, Mithali Raj and Anil Kumble reached Ayodhya for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. Kumble, nicknamed Jumbo, said on the occasion: "It is a wonderful occasion, a very divine occasion. Blessed to be a part of this. It's very historic. Looking forward to seeking blessings from Ram Lalla...". Ravindra Jadeja, part of the current Indian team, also reached Ayodhya on the occasion, as did shuttler Saina Nehwal. While speaking to ANI, Nehwal couldn't express her happiness and asked people to visit the temple in ...
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“Have Always Looked Up To Mithali Raj”: Kashvee Gautam, WPL Auction 2 Crore Buy | Cricket News
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“Have Always Looked Up To Mithali Raj”: Kashvee Gautam, WPL Auction 2 Crore Buy | Cricket News

[ad_1] Uncapped Indian pacer Kashvee Gautam, who was picked up for Rs 2 crores in the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction by Gujarat Giants on Saturday, voiced her excitement on working with team mentor and Indian batting legend Mithali Raj and said that she has practiced on her range hitting. Seam bowler Kashvee Gautam (20), who can also wield the long handle, became India's most expensive uncapped player at the TATA WPL 2024 Auctions in Mumbai on Saturday after Gujarat Giants paid Rs 2 crore for her services. JioCinema WPL experts Aakash Chopra and Reema Malhotra spoke to Kashvee and her parents about the rapid turn of events.Kashvee is a right-arm seamer from Chandigarh who was unsold during the last WPL auction. She took a ten-wicket haul, including a hat-trick in an ODI game for Ch...
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“Disgraceful And Atrocious”: India Legend Slams Harmanpreet Kaur’s Behaviour In 3rd ODI vs Bangladesh | Cricket News
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“Disgraceful And Atrocious”: India Legend Slams Harmanpreet Kaur’s Behaviour In 3rd ODI vs Bangladesh | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Harmanpree Kaur© BCCI/SportzpicsHarmanpreet Kaur became a big topic of discussion in the Indian cricketing spectrum after the conclusion of the third ODI between India and Bangladesh's women's teams. The India captain's behaviour in the match has been criticised by many. Even Harmanpreet's former teammate, Mithali Raj, blasted the current skipper for her antics in the match. Speaking specifically of her alleged behaviour during the series-end photoshoot, Mithali called Harmanpreet's actions 'disgraceful and atrocious'.Harmanpreet didn't just shatter her stumps after getting dismissed in the match but also publicly criticised the umpires in the post-match presentation ceremony. Later, she is said to have asked the umpires to join the Bangladesh team in the series-end ...
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Sachin Tendulkar’s Advice Helped Me Reinvent My Game And Extend Career: Mithali Raj | Cricket News
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Sachin Tendulkar’s Advice Helped Me Reinvent My Game And Extend Career: Mithali Raj | Cricket News

[ad_1] Having stayed at the top of their game for more than two decades, both Sachin Tendulkar and Mithali Raj are epitome of excellence and longevity in world cricket. While Tendulkar made people fall in love with the game, Mithali became the first superstar of women's cricket in India. However, self doubt can creep even in the minds of greats like Tendulkar and Mithali. Ahead of Tendulkar's 50th birthday, Mithali spoke to PTI about her first interaction with him, the influence he had on her batting and on how a chat with the master blaster before the 2017 women's World Cup helped reinvent her game."I still remember our conversation before the 2017 World Cup in England. After a group conversation, I had a one-on-one chat with him. I wanted to ask him how he was able to have such a long ...
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“Never Bogged Down”: Ex-India Star Sums Up Virat Kohli’s Form In IPL 2023 | Cricket News
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“Never Bogged Down”: Ex-India Star Sums Up Virat Kohli’s Form In IPL 2023 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli's form has been a major boost for RCB this season.© AFPRoyal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have had mixed campaign so far in IPL 2023. The Faf du Plessis-led side have played four game so far, registering two wins and two defeats apiece. Despite a mixed outing so far, star batter and former captain Virat Kohli's form has been a major boost for RCB, who are chasing for their first IPL title this year. On Saturday, Kohli scored his third half-century of the season as RCB defeated Delhi Capitals.Former India women's team captain Mithali Raj believes Kohli's knock will inspire other players in the side to do well.Speaking on Star Sports' Cricket Live, Mithali Raj said, "An opener setting momentum for team is important in T20s and Virat did just that against Delhi Capitals. V...
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Watch: India Great Mithali Raj Dances To Sri Lankan Hit Song Manike Mage Hithe. Internet In Awe | Cricket News
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Watch: India Great Mithali Raj Dances To Sri Lankan Hit Song Manike Mage Hithe. Internet In Awe | Cricket News

[ad_1] The inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is set to get underway on Saturday, March 4 with Gujarat Giants taking on Mumbai Indians in the tournament opener at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Former India women's team captain, Mithali Raj, who announced her retirement from all formats of the game last year, will now be seen in a new role at the WPL. Mithali, who was roped in by Gujarat Giants' as the franchise's mentor, was seen shaking a leg.In a video shared by Gujarat Giants, Mithali, who is a trained dancer in Bharatnatyam, was seen dancing to the famous song 'Manike'.# #WPL #WomensPremieLeague #GujaratGiants #Adani #Cricket @M_Raj03 pic.twitter.com/6rIxPyiXXG— Gujarat Giants (@GujaratGiants) March 1, 2023Fans were impressed by Mithali's dance mo...
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“It Was Right Time To Move On”: Mithali Raj On Calling Time On Her International Career | Cricket News
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“It Was Right Time To Move On”: Mithali Raj On Calling Time On Her International Career | Cricket News

[ad_1] India cricket stalwart Mithali Raj, who called time on her international career in 2022, stated that she has no regrets about taking such a huge decision. The former India skipper made her debut in 1999 during an ODI against Ireland. She then went on to play 12 Tests, 232 ODIS, and 89 T20Is with 85 half-centuries and eight centuries. The 40-year-old Mithali played her last international match during the 2022 Women's ODI World Cup in New Zealand. After hanging her boots, Mithali joined the Gujarat Giants camp as the mentor for the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League.In a media interaction during the auction for the Women's Premier League on Monday, Mithali said, "It's not too late [for a women's IPL]. I'm content with the way my career is shaped, being part of the evolu...
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Indias Chances In T20 WC Will Be Largely Dependent On Top-Order: Mithali Raj | Cricket News
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Indias Chances In T20 WC Will Be Largely Dependent On Top-Order: Mithali Raj | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former skipper Mithali Raj feels India's chances of winning the Women's T20 World Cup will depend largely on the top order's form. The legendary batter added that the Indian bowlers will have to show a marked improvement in testing conditions at the marquee event beginning on Friday in South Africa. "India's chances will be largely dependent on the top order. Smriti Mandhana is playing well and is a match winner," Mithali wrote in her column for the ICC."Harmanpreet Kaur has looked in good form too but we have to beat Australia and England you need others batters to come to the party." The Indian team, which takes on Pakistan in their tournament opener on February 12 in Cape Town, have been playing in South Africa.The Indian team, which recently finished runners up in a Tri series...
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Ex-Australia World Cup Winner Rachel Haynes Appointed Gujarat Giants Head Coach | Cricket News
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Ex-Australia World Cup Winner Rachel Haynes Appointed Gujarat Giants Head Coach | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rachael Haynes will join Gujarat Giants as head coach© TwitterWomen's Premier League side Gujarat Giants, who are owned by Adani Sportsline, have appointed former Australian cricket team star Rachel Haynes as their head coach ahead of the inaugural season of the competition. Former India spinner Nooshin Al Khadeer will be serving as the bowling coach while all-rounder Tushar Arothe and Gavan Twining were named their batting and fielding coach respectively. Earlier, the Ahmedabad-based franchise pulled off a major signing when former India skipper Mithali Raj joined them as mentor and advisor for the first season of the WPL.“The likes of Rachael Haynes, Nooshin Al Khadeer, Tushar Arothe, and Gavan Twining will certainly take the performance of the team notches up,” Mithali said aft...
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