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Mohammed Shami Trolls South Africa On Live TV, Even Gautam Gambhir Chuckles. Watch | Cricket News
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Mohammed Shami Trolls South Africa On Live TV, Even Gautam Gambhir Chuckles. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohammed Shami in a chat with the broadcaster© TwitterMohammed Shami was once again at his best as the Indian team decimated South Africa in a World Cup 2023 match on Sunday. Shami, who didn't play for India until an injury ruled Hardik Pandya out of the team, bagged two wickets as the Proteas were bundled out for just 83 runs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. While India are undoubtedly the most in-form team in the tournament, to see their bowlers outplay South African batters to such an extent was a surprise for many. In fact, after the game, Shami even decided to troll Temba Bavuma's side on live TV.Ravindra Jadeja was India's wrecker-in-chief with the ball, bagging 5 wickets in the match while Shami and Kuldeep Yadav claimed 2 scalps each. Mohammed Siraj bagged one wicket in the...
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India May Drop Cricket World Cup…: Ex-India Star’s ‘Caution’ For Rohit Sharma And Co. | Cricket News
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India May Drop Cricket World Cup…: Ex-India Star’s ‘Caution’ For Rohit Sharma And Co. | Cricket News

[ad_1] The India vs Australia ODI series started a great not for the KL Rahul-led Indian cricket team on Friday. The Indian cricket team, which is in the final stages of preparation for the Cricket World Cup, won the first match of India vs Australia three-ODI series by 5 wickets. There were great shows from Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill all of whom are part of India's Cricket World Cup squad.However, one aspect which the Indian cricket team management might be concerned about, ahead of the Cricket World Cup, is the team's fielding. On several occasions, during fielding and while attempting to take catches, the Indian cricket team stars were found wanting. Former Indian cricket team star Mohammed Kaif cautioned the side ahead of the Cricket World Cup."Caution: India may ...
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Who Will Trouble Babar Azam? Kaif Picks This Indian Bowler. It’s Not Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News
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Who Will Trouble Babar Azam? Kaif Picks This Indian Bowler. It’s Not Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Pakistan skipper Babar Azam© AFPFormer Indian cricket team star Mohammed Kaif believes that pacer Mohammed Shami can cause problems for Babar Azam when India take on Pakistan in their first match of Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday. In a recent interaction, Kaif explained that Shami managed the bowling well when Jasprit Bumrah was out of action due to injury and with the fast bowler enjoying a good run of form, he can prove to be a key asset for the Rohit Sharma-led side in the high-voltage match against Pakistan."Mohammed Shami is a fantastic bowler, his form is also very good. And even in Bumrah's absence, he managed the bowling very well. Even his form in the IPL was great. So he has a lot of talent. In my opinion, Babar Azam is going to have a lot of difficulty," Kaif s...
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“This Is Not Good News”: Mohammad Kaif On India Star’s Injury Status | Cricket News
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“This Is Not Good News”: Mohammad Kaif On India Star’s Injury Status | Cricket News

[ad_1] KL Rahul has been out of action since May 2023 due to a calf injury.© InstagramDespite making it to the squad for the Asia Cup, India batter KL Rahul will miss the first two games of the tournament, confirmed head coach Rahul Dravid ahead of the start of the continental event. Rahul, who has been out of action since May 2023 due to a calf injury, has suffered a fresh niggle. Dravid confirmed that Rahul will not travel to Sri Lanka with the rest of the team and will miss both group games, against Pakistan and Nepal.However, former India batter Mohammed Kaif has said that there is no guarantee that wicket-keeping batter KL Rahul will be fit for any matches in the 2023 Asia Cup."This means KL Rahul's injury could aggravate. If he is unfit now, there is no guarantee that he will be fi...
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“Biggest Match-Winner, Wins 50% Of Matches”: Mohammad Kaif On India Superstar | Cricket News
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“Biggest Match-Winner, Wins 50% Of Matches”: Mohammad Kaif On India Superstar | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif asserted on Monday that the Indian team has the capability to win the World Cup at home this year and it should not be judged on the basis of two T20I losses in the West Indies. India, after winning the two-Test series and ODIs in the Caribbean, are trailing 0-2 in the five-match T20I series, leading to criticism over the side's preparations ahead of two major competitions -- the Asia Cup in Pakistan and Sri Lanka and the ODI World Cup at home. However, Kaif said at a function here that the fears of India under-performing in the World Cup were unfounded, although he indicated that pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah will have to be fully fit for the hosts to end the title drought."India has lost just two matches (T20Is against West Indies), so we do not need ...
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“Mistakes Have Happened But..”: Ex-India Star’s Clear Take On Coach Rahul Dravid’s Tenure | Cricket News
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“Mistakes Have Happened But..”: Ex-India Star’s Clear Take On Coach Rahul Dravid’s Tenure | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif asserted on Monday that the Indian team has the capability to win the World Cup at home this year and it should not be judged on the basis of two T20I losses in the West Indies. India, after winning the two-Test series and ODIs in the Caribbean, are trailing 0-2 in the five-match T20I series, leading to criticism over the side's preparations ahead of two major competitions -- the Asia Cup in Pakistan and Sri Lanka and the ODI World Cup at home.However, Kaif said at a function here that the fears of India under-performing in the World Cup were unfounded, although he indicated that pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah will have to be fully fit for the hosts to end the title drought."India has lost just two matches (T20Is against West Indies), so we do not need t...
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‘Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel Not Great In Middle-order’: Ex-India Star Names Ideal Choice For World Cup | Cricket News
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‘Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel Not Great In Middle-order’: Ex-India Star Names Ideal Choice For World Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India international Mohammad Kaif believes that Sanju Samson is fully equipped to bat in the the middle-order and should be in the final 15 for the ODI World Cup at home in October-November. Samson smashed an impactful fifty under pressure in the series deciding third ODI against West Indies in Tarouba on Tuesday. Battling for a middle-order spot alongside Suryarkumar Yadav, Samson delivered in a must-win situation to make a strong case for himself. Shreyas Iyer and K L Rahul's absence from the team due to injuries have provided the opportunities to the likes of Samson and Suryakumar, who had a forgettable series in the Caribbean.India have often slowed down in the middle orders and Kaif feels Samson can address that issue."I am massively impressed by Samson. He played an i...
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Mohammad Kaif Has Unflinching Take On ‘Best Captain’ Question | Cricket News
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Mohammad Kaif Has Unflinching Take On ‘Best Captain’ Question | Cricket News

[ad_1] The India cricket team has had some of the finest leaders over the years. Be it Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli or others, many captians have led a lasting impact on the team. While it was Kapil and Dhoni who succeeded in getting India the biggest accolades in the form of World Cups, the likes of Ganguly and Kohli transformed the way India played cricket, especially against big teams. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif, who led the team's chase in that epic NatWest series triumph against England in 2002, was asked to pick the best captain he played under and he had no hesitation in picking Ganguly's name.In an interaction on 'Virtual Encounters' on DD India, Kaif hailed the captain Ganguly was during his active days as a cricketer."I would say Sourav Ganguly. I ...
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“This Is Being Lazy”: India Great Lambasts Rohit Sharma And Co For Poor Fielding In WTC Final | Cricket News
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“This Is Being Lazy”: India Great Lambasts Rohit Sharma And Co For Poor Fielding In WTC Final | Cricket News

[ad_1] Team India in action© AFPTeam India has been subjected to severe criticism ever-since they lost against Australia in the World Test Championship final on Sunday at The Oval. The Rohit Sharma-led side was bundled out for 234 while chasing 444 after Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland broke the backbone of India's batting order. Many fans and experts raised questions at the poor display of batting and bowling from Team India but former batter Mohammad Kaif pointed out that the team also needs to work on their slip fielding.During Australia's second innings, India lost an easy opportunity of dismissing Alex Carey on 41 as a shot from the edge of the wicketkeeper's bat, landed between Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara at the slip. However, both the players remained standing at their places a...
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Ex-India Star’s Son ‘Super Happy’ After Meeting MS Dhoni. Here’s The Reason | Cricket News
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Ex-India Star’s Son ‘Super Happy’ After Meeting MS Dhoni. Here’s The Reason | Cricket News

[ad_1] MS Dhoni (L) with Mohammed Kaif's son at the airport© InstagramFormer Indian cricket team star Mohammed Kaif took to social media to share pictures from his sudden reunion with MS Dhoni at the airport. Both cricketers were there with their families and in the pictures posted on Instagram, all of them could be seen interacting. In his post, Kaif wished Dhoni a speedy recovery from his surgery and explained how the meeting made his son “super happy” as the ex-India skipper told him that he also used to play football in his younger days.“We met the great man and his family at airport today. He was returning home after surgery. Son Kabir super happy as Dhoni told him he too, like him, played football as a kid. Get well soon, see you next season champion,” he wrote on Instagram along w...
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