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“Delhi Capitals Not Able To Back Players”: Former Coach Takes Dig At IPL Team | Cricket News
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“Delhi Capitals Not Able To Back Players”: Former Coach Takes Dig At IPL Team | Cricket News

[ad_1] Delhi Capitals, one of the few franchises to have failed in their pursuit of winning an Indian Premier League (IPL) title, gears up for another season, with Rishabh Pant back as captain. Though Delhi have had some fine players in their ranks, they've only managed to go as far as the final of the tournament once. Mohammad Kaif, a former coach and mentor with the franchise, feels the lack of success at Delhi Capitals is because of the franchise's inability to back players."When I was there, we went to the final in one season and finished top three in the other two seasons. I think the players are not getting backed properly. They are not able to identify players and back them. You can ask the same question of RCB," Mohammed Kaif said in an interview with Lallantop.In the IPL 2023 se...
“We Messed Up”: Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid Accused Of ‘Doctoring’ ODI World Cup Final Pitch | Cricket News
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“We Messed Up”: Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid Accused Of ‘Doctoring’ ODI World Cup Final Pitch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Unbeaten in the tournament until the final, India suffered an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Australia in the summit clash for the ODI World Cup 2023. With India's loss, ended the dream of millions of people to see the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and others lifting the coveted trophy. While there were several factors behind the team's loss, one of the biggest ones that has been discussed since the catastrophic result is the nature of the pitch. Many feel that the curator did a little too much to swing the game in India's favour. Now, former India batter Mohammad Kaif has admitted that the hosts did try to doctor the match, and unfortunately, went overboard."I was there for three days. Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid inspected the pitch every day for 3 days ahead of the ...
Will Gautam Gambhir Respond? Mohammad Kaif Reignites World Cup 2023 Debate With U19 Team Post | Cricket News
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Will Gautam Gambhir Respond? Mohammad Kaif Reignites World Cup 2023 Debate With U19 Team Post | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Indian batter Mohammad Kaif on Sunday praised Australia for their win over India in the ICC U19 World Cup final at Benoni, saying that this time Aussies were a better team both "on the pitch and on paper". Australia broke their winless streak against India in the U19 title clashes as its pace attack helped defend 254 against Men in Blue, winning their first title since 2010 and overall their fourth title on Sunday. Kaif took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote that results do not matter much at the U19 level, but rather future stars learn lessons that help them in their long j...
“Sarfaraz Khan…No Mohammed Siraj”: Mohammed Kaif’s Predicted XI for India vs England 2nd Test Has ”Biwi Ka Sawaal’ Twist | Cricket News
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“Sarfaraz Khan…No Mohammed Siraj”: Mohammed Kaif’s Predicted XI for India vs England 2nd Test Has ”Biwi Ka Sawaal’ Twist | Cricket News

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“Keep Your Mouth Shut And…”: Ex-India’s Star’s Brutal Take On KL Rahul’s Century | Cricket News
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“Keep Your Mouth Shut And…”: Ex-India’s Star’s Brutal Take On KL Rahul’s Century | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohammed Kaif feels that KL Rahul silenced his critics by letting his bat do the talking.© AFPFormer India batter Mohammad Kaif hailed KL Rahul for his gutsy century in the ongoing first Test against South Africa in Centurion. Rahul scored his 8th Test ton on Wednesday as he rescued India from a tricky situation on Day 2. He was unbeaten on 33 when India lost their seventh wicket for 164. He then scored 68 of India's 81 runs to take his team to respectable 245 against the Proteas. On a track where rest of his teammates struggled, Rahul batted with a lot of patience with wickets falling at the other end.Kaif feels that Rahul silenced his critics by letting his bat do the talking."It's not easy to hit a century at No.6. Very difficult conditions, overcast conditions. It was a wet pi...
Star Retorts With ‘Facts’ After David Warner’s ‘Need To Perform’ Remark For India After Cricket World Cup Final | Cricket News
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Star Retorts With ‘Facts’ After David Warner’s ‘Need To Perform’ Remark For India After Cricket World Cup Final | Cricket News

[ad_1] The war of words between former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif and David Warner fails to settle down. It all started with Mohammad Kaif calling India the "best team on paper" after the side's loss to Australia in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final. The winning team opener David Warner reacted strongly to it, saying "you need to perform when it matters." Now, Kaif has replied to it, saying that "it was Australia's day in final" and restating that India were "the tournament's best team".Australia defeated India by six wickets in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday for a record-extending sixth World Cup title triumph. Kaif too was taken aback by India's loss to the Kangaroos and remarked on Star Sports that, "I can never accept that the best team has has won the World Cup. The Indian team ...
“Need To Perform When It Matters”: David Warner After Mohammad Kaif Calls India ‘Best Team On Paper’ | Cricket News
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“Need To Perform When It Matters”: David Warner After Mohammad Kaif Calls India ‘Best Team On Paper’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of David Warner© AFPAustralian opener David Warner on Wednesday reacted strongly to Mohammad Kaif calling India the "best team on paper" despite losing the World Cup final, saying "you need to perform when it matters". Australia defeated India by six wickets in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday for a record-extending sixth World Cup title triumph.  Kaif too was taken aback by India's loss to the Kangaroos and remarked on Star Sports that, "I can never accept that the best team has has won the World Cup. The Indian team is the best team on paper," said Kaif, a member of the side that finished runners-up in the 2003 World Cup.Warner, Australia's leading run getter in the World Cup, responded to Kaif's claims saying the appearance on paper doesn't matter and one needs to pe...
‘It Shows His Character’: Ex-India Star On Virat Kohli Bowing Down To Sachin Tendulkar After 50th ODI Ton | Cricket News
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‘It Shows His Character’: Ex-India Star On Virat Kohli Bowing Down To Sachin Tendulkar After 50th ODI Ton | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli (left) and Sachin Tendulkar during India's World Cup 2023 semi-final vs New Zealand.© X (formerly Twitter)India star batter Virat Kohli slammed his 50th ODI century on Wednesday to script a new all-time record. During the Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final clash against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the right-handed batter scored a century to achieve the milestone. With it, Kohli also surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's previous world record of 49 ODI centuries. After crossing the 100-run mark, Kohli bowed down to Tendulkar, who was sitting in the stands. Tendulkar too acknowledged Kohli's gesture as he clapped and hailed the former for achieving the feat.Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif was mighty impressed with Kohli's gesture towards Tendulkar after the...
“Pakistan Team Was Too Soft…”: Ex-India Star’s Damning Cricket World Cup 2023 Verdict | Cricket News
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“Pakistan Team Was Too Soft…”: Ex-India Star’s Damning Cricket World Cup 2023 Verdict | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan cricket team had a disappointing run in the Cricket World Cup 2023 and the Babar Azam-led side failed to qualify for the semifinals after losing five out of their nine group stage matches. A massive reason behind the capitulation was the lack of form shown by the Pakistan pacers and the bowling department as a whole. Former Indian cricket team star Mohammed Kaif took to social media and said that the Pakistan side was "too soft" and their pacers were "too nice" in this World Cup.Kaif compared the pace attack to legends like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar - cricketers whom he felt were much more intimidating and had a great impact on opposition batters."Somehow feel this Pakistan team was too soft, their pacers too nice. Wasim, Waqar, Shoaib were intimidating....