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Ex-India Star Delivers Big Verdict On Rohit Sharma’s “Jo Bhi Garden Mein Ghoomega” Remark | Cricket News
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Ex-India Star Delivers Big Verdict On Rohit Sharma’s “Jo Bhi Garden Mein Ghoomega” Remark | Cricket News

[ad_1] India captain Rohit Sharma is a full package of entertainment, not just with the bat but also on the field. In the 5-match Test series against England, Rohit didn't just entertain with his bat but also his comments as he was tasked with the responsibility of leading a young Indian team. Rohit, widely considered as one of the most approachable captains, had fun leading youngsters like Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Rajat Patidar, Yashasvi Jaiswal etc.During the on-field action, Rohit was also heard giving strict instructions to players, with "jo koi bhi garden mein goomega... (anyone who roams around as if he's in a garden...)", he was heard as saying by the stump-mic."The careers of some players end at 30, and for others like Rohit, it begins. Rohit has that self-confidence, self-bel...
Another Gautam Gambhir vs MS Dhoni Saga As Ex India Star Re-Ignites 2011 World Cup Debate | Cricket News
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Another Gautam Gambhir vs MS Dhoni Saga As Ex India Star Re-Ignites 2011 World Cup Debate | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Gautam Gambhir and MS DhoniTime and again, former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir highlighted how 'her worship' remains a problem in Indian cricket. Whenever individual players get more importance for victories over teams, Gambhir shakes his head in disbelief, asking for the trend to be stopped. The cricketer-turned-politician had famously said that the credit for India's ODI World Cup triumph in 2011 should be given to the entire team and not an individual (MS Dhoni). The Gambhir vs Dhoni chatter on social media is back after former India pacer Praveen Kumar shared his opinion on the topic."India needs to come out of this hero worship. Whether it's Indian cricket, whether it's politics, whether it's Delhi cricket. We have to stop worshipping heroes. The only thing th...
“You Don’t Play For India, State And Get In IPL Directly”: Angry Ex-MI Star Blasts Hardik Pandya | Cricket News
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“You Don’t Play For India, State And Get In IPL Directly”: Angry Ex-MI Star Blasts Hardik Pandya | Cricket News

[ad_1] The new Indian Premier League (IPL) season beckons and one of the most intriguing aspects of it will be the change of guard in Mumbai Indians. The five-time champions will have a new skipper at the helm in Hardik Pandya, with previous captain Rohit Sharma featuring just as a batter. The move to change captaincy has been one of the most debated topics in the buildup to the IPL 2024. Whether Hardik Pandya can lead his old franchise with success is the question.In a video, which has been widely shared on social media, former Indian cricket team player Praveen Kumar can be seen being asked this tough question on Mumbai Indians' change in captaincy."Did MI take a hurried decision? Or, the decision to make Hardik Pandya captain was the right one?" Praveen Kumar, who has played for Mumba...
“Earn Money But Aise Bhi Nahi”: Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer Delivered Blunt Message | Cricket News
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“Earn Money But Aise Bhi Nahi”: Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer Delivered Blunt Message | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shreyas Iyer (L) and Ishan Kishan© AFPFormer Indian cricket team fast bowler Praveen Kumar weighed in on the controversy surrounding Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan not receiving central contracts from the BCCI. With the Board focusing on domestic cricket, both cricketers were penalised for not taking part in Ranji Trophy matches. In an interview with Times Of India, Praveen said that cricketers should look to earn money but not at the expense of domestic cricket. The former pacer advised young players to prioritise international cricket over the Indian Premier League (IPL) and try to balance both things in their careers."I have been saying this for long. Paisa kamao, kaun mana kar rha hai? Paisa kamane chahiye lekin aise bhi nahi hona chahiye ki aap domestic nahi khel rahe, country...
“Indian Fans Were Abusing Rohit Sharma…”: Ex-RCB Star Recounts Horrific Incident | Cricket News
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“Indian Fans Were Abusing Rohit Sharma…”: Ex-RCB Star Recounts Horrific Incident | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma will be in focus when the Indian cricket team gets down to action in the T20I series against Afghanistan in Mohali on Thursday. The Indian cricket team skipper is making a comeback in the format after a over a year. The last time he played a T20I, it was in the semi-finals of the 2022 T20 World Cup against England. After that the general notion was that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would be gradually phased out of the T20Is.However, both have been called up for the T20I series against Afghanistan - the last competition for the Indian cricket team ahead of the T20 Cricket World Cup 2024.Ahead of the series, former India pacer Praveen Kumar recounted an incident were fans were abusing him in 2012."I have never got into a fight with anyone. We three were there me, Rohit ...
“If Elder Brother Scolds…”: Ex-India Pacer’s Explosive Take On Gautam Gambhir-Virat Kohli Spat | Cricket News
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“If Elder Brother Scolds…”: Ex-India Pacer’s Explosive Take On Gautam Gambhir-Virat Kohli Spat | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Virat Kohl (L) and Gautam Gambhir© X (formerly Twitter)The on-field altercation between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 became a massive debate among cricket fans around the world. During the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants, Kohli and Gambhir ended up having a war of words as the other cricketers tried to separate them. Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Praveen Kumar believes that such altercation can take place during a cricket match and even added that if Gambhir scolds Kohli as an 'elder brother', that is no reason for a controversy.During his interview with Lallantop, Praveen was asked about Kohli - someone he knew from his days in domestic cricket - and he pointed out what makes t...
‘Lalit Modi Threatened To End My Career’: Ex-RCB Star’s Huge Revelation | Cricket News
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‘Lalit Modi Threatened To End My Career’: Ex-RCB Star’s Huge Revelation | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Lalit Modi© X (formerly Twitter)Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Praveen Kumar revealed that Royal Challengers Bangalore was not his first choice in the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and how his reluctance to join the franchise earned him an extreme reaction from Lalit Modi. During an interaction with Lallantop, Praveen explained that he wanted to join Delhi Daredevils because it was close to his hometown of Meerut but he signed a paper from an RCB official which turned out to be a contract. When Praveen approached Lalit to tell him about his choice, the IPL commissioner threatened to end his career."I did not want to play for RCB because Bangalore was quite far away from my place, I didn't know English, and the food was not to my liking. ...
“Sab Peete Hai”: Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni’s Ex-India Teammate Makes Sensational Claim On His Playing Days | Cricket News
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“Sab Peete Hai”: Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni’s Ex-India Teammate Makes Sensational Claim On His Playing Days | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Praveen Kumar and Suresh Raina© BCCI/IPLThe early 2000s were an interesting time for Indian cricket. From around that time, players from small cities, towns made their way into the Indian cricket team. MS Dhoni is a prime example among them. Another player who made it big despite not starting from a place with no huge cricket background was Praveen Kumar. Hailing from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Praveen Kumar made a name for himself as a premium swing bowler. He was a handy batter too. Overall from 2007 to 2012, Praveen Kumar played six Tests, 68 ODIs and 10 T20Is.Praveen Kumar also played for IPL teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kings Xi Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad.However, his international career was not long. People often point that Praveen Kumar had off-field ...
“There Are Cameras Now”: Ex-India Pacer’s Huge ‘Ball Tampering’ Claim On Pakistan | Cricket News
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“There Are Cameras Now”: Ex-India Pacer’s Huge ‘Ball Tampering’ Claim On Pakistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan pacer Aamer Jamal© AFPFormer Indian cricket team fast bowler Praveen Kumar said that ball-tampering used to be a common practice among players and added that Pakistan bowlers used to do it a bit more than others to boost their reverse swing. Reverse swing emerged as a formidable weapon for fast bowlers in the 1990s and Pakistan fast bowlers were considered to be experts of the skill. In an interview with Lallantop, Praveen said that players used to scratch the ball from one side to make it reverse swing but added that even after tampering, one needs the skill to use the reverse swing properly in their bowling."Everyone does a little bit; they (Pakistan bowlers) do it a bit more. That's what I've heard. Now, there are cameras everywhere. Earlier, everyone used to do it. An...
Former India Pacer Praveen Kumar And His Son Survive Car Crash In Meerut | Cricket News
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Former India Pacer Praveen Kumar And His Son Survive Car Crash In Meerut | Cricket News

[ad_1] In 2020, Praveen Kumar had revealed his battle with depression but he is now in good shape.© AFPFormer India pacer Praveen Kumar and his son had a narrow escape when his SUV collided with a trailer truck in Meerut on Tuesday night. The accident brought back memories of Rishabh Pant's horrific car crash last year. The 36-year-old Kumar, who played six Tests, 68 ODIs and 10 T20s for India in a career that promised a lot more, told PTI that he and his son are doing fine."It could have been a lot worse. By the grace of god we are okay and I am talking to you. I had gone to drop my nephew but a massive truck hit my car from behind around 9:30pm. Thank God it was a big car, else there could have been injuries," Kumar, who lives in Meerut with his family, told PTI."I initially thought ju...