IPL 2021

Head coach Rahul Dravid remained tight-lipped when questioned about India's opening combination for their T20 World Cup opener against Ireland on June 5. While Rohit Sharma is anticipated to partner with Virat Kohli at the top of the order, there is also speculation regarding Yashasvi Jaiswal as a potential option. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/not-going-to-reveal-our-cards-but-team-india-head-coach-rahul-dravid-on-opening-pair/articleshow/110677093.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

Anrich Nortje dismantled Sri Lanka with career-best figures of 4/7, leading South Africa to a six-wicket victory in their T20 World Cup opener on Monday by capitalizing on the available bounce. Playing at a venue where India is set to compete in three of their four Group A league matches, Sri Lanka's decision to bat first proved costly. Nortje, Kagiso Rabada (2/21), and Keshav Maharaj (2/22) combined to claim eight wickets, restricting Sri Lanka to their lowest T20 total of 77 in 19.1 overs. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-anrich-nortje-shines-as-south-africa-cruise-to-commanding-win-over-sri-lanka/articleshow/110675470.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

Sri Lanka's batting performance was abysmal, as they were bowled out for a meager 77 runs, their lowest total in T20 cricket history. South Africa, despite the low target, had to work hard for their victory, eventually reaching the target with six wickets in hand and 3.4 overs to spare. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/its-a-tough-wicket-from-a-batting-perspective-proteas-skipper-aiden-markram-after-defeating-sri-lanka/articleshow/110676102.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

The Board of Control for Cricket in India had advertised for the position, and Rahul Dravid's India teammate Gautam Gambhir is considered to be the frontrunner to replace him. "Every tournament is important. Every game that I've coached for India has been very important for me. So for me this is no different just because it is going to be the last one that I'm in charge of," said Dravid. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/rahul-dravid-confirms-he-wont-re-apply-for-job-of-indias-head-coach-t20-world-cup-his-last-assignment/articleshow/110674972.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

West Indies, considered one of the favourites to lift the T20 World Cup title, narrowly avoided an upset against Papua New Guinea, securing a five-wicket victory in their T20 World Cup opener. Despite PNG's commendable performance, captain Rovman Powell admitted his team needs improvement in all areas. Roston Chase's unbeaten 42 runs were crucial, with Powell praising his all-round contribution. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/credit-has-to-be-given-to-png-skipper-rovman-powell-cautions-west-indies-bowlers-after-narrow-win-in-t20-world-cup/articleshow/110649253.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

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West Indies stuttered and stumbled before eventually scrambling a five-wicket win over minnows Papua New Guinea in the opening Group C encounter of the T20 World Cup in Guyana on Sunday. Set a modest target of 137, the two-time former champions were undone by clever, disciplined PNG bowling, slumping to 97 for five with only four overs left before all-rounder Roston Chase's unbeaten 42 off 27 balls helped the co-hosts over the line with an over to spare from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/west-indies-pushed-to-limit-by-plucky-png-in-their-t20-world-cup-opener/articleshow/110645431.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

Riyan Parag, 22, from Assam enjoyed a breakout IPL season this year with 573 runs at a strike-rate close to 150, coming in at No.4 for the Rajasthan Royals. Playing for Royals since his debut season in 2018, Parag's totals in five previous seasons made for a sorry reading -- 160, 86, 93, 183, 78. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/dont-even-want-to-watch-t20-world-cup-says-rajasthan-royals-star-riyan-parag/articleshow/110644890.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

Virat Kohli received the ICC ODI Player of the Year award and was named in the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year for 2023. The announcement came as India prepared for their T20 World Cup opener against Ireland on June 5. Kohli's remarkable 2023 performance included 1,377 runs and six centuries in 27 ODIs. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/watch-virat-kohli-receives-icc-odi-player-of-the-year-2023-award/articleshow/110631793.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

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India ticked multiple boxes during their 60-run victory over Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup warm-up match here on Saturday, but none bolder than a fifty by Rishabh Pant which has all but sealed his place as the first-choice wicketkeeper batter in the ICC showpiece. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-rishabh-pant-hardik-pandya-star-in-indias-easy-win-over-bangladesh-in-warm-up-game/articleshow/110627494.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

During Bangladesh's pursuit of 183, the fan got through the security cordon and ran onto the field to meet Rohit. Soon after the intrusion, the security hurled to the field and grabbed the fan. They then escorted him out of the park as the play resumed after the brief interruption. Earlier, Rishabh Pant reinforced his claim for a berth in India's playing 11 for the T20 World Cup as the first-choice wicketkeeper batter as he made a flowing fifty to guide his side to 182 for five against Bangladesh. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-fan-interrupts-play-to-meet-india-skipper-rohit-sharma-during-warm-up-game-in-new-york/articleshow/110626810.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

In a comical scene, the fielding team went into a frenzy trying to dismiss the opposition batsman. The young boys chased the ball in groups, making three failed attempts to hit the stumps, all while both the batsmen remained at the same end of the pitch. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/watch-bet-you-have-never-seen-this-before-in-cricket-at-any-level/articleshow/110608520.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

Pakistan stumper Azam Khan faced severe online criticism following his underwhelming performance during Pakistan's ongoing tour of England, particularly in the fourth T20I at the Oval in London on Thursday. But the team, led by skipper Babar Azam himself, rallied around the young wicketkeeper-batsman to offer both motivation and support. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/watch-pakistan-wicketkeeper-azam-khan-almost-in-tears-comforted-by-captain-babar-azam/articleshow/110608133.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

As the United States of America opens its doors to co-host a major international cricket tournament for the first time, in a nation typically enthralled by baseball and basketball, there's no grander showcase for the sport than witnessing traditional rivals India and Pakistan go head-to-head in New York on June 9. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/watch-misbah-ul-haq-says-the-indian-player-posing-biggest-threat-to-pakistan-in-their-t20-world-cup-face-off-will-be-/articleshow/110607668.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

In a video posted by the NBA on Instagram, India skipper Rohit Sharma brought his sense of humour to the forefront by humorously addressing the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy in Punjabi. Posing alongside the iconic NBA trophy, Rohit began the video with a playful greeting, saying, 'Oh Larry paaji, kya haal chaal'? from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/rohit-sharmas-hilarious-oh-larry-paaji-comment-on-nba-trophy-goes-viral-watch/articleshow/110602351.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

As India gear up for the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, cricketers like Shivam Dube and Ruturaj Gaikwad share expertise with US diplomats in Mumbai. Mohammed Siraj mentors bowling, Gaikwad and Dube coach batting. Indian stars, including Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, head to the US for the tournament, aiming to clinch their first T20 World Cup title since 2007. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/watch-shivam-dube-ruturaj-gaikwad-mohammed-siraj-teach-nuts-and-bolts-of-cricket-to-us-diplomats-ahead-of-t20-world-cup/articleshow/110578540.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

After a light training session session a day before, the Indian team on Thursday hit the nets and meant serious business as skipper Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav were seen batting against likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya. Yuzvendra Chahal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Avesh Khan and Rinku Singh, who arrived late in New York featured only in light training drills. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-in-team-indias-first-practice-session-hardik-bowls-for-almost-an-hour-rohit-suryakumar-focus-on-getting-used-conditions/articleshow/110577703.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

England will head into the defense of its T20 World Cup title on the back of a 2-0 series victory over Pakistan after coasting to a seven-wicket win in their fourth and final match at The Oval on Thursday. After restricting Pakistan to 157 all out, England powered to its target with 27 balls remaining largely thanks to Phil Salt’s 45 and captain Jos Buttler’s 39 in their opening stand of 82 off 38 balls. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/england-head-into-t20-world-cup-title-defense-with-2-0-series-win-over-pakistan/articleshow/110577394.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir embraced each other during the 2024 Indian Premier League season, demonstrating mutual respect and camaraderie. Kohli and Gambhir showed that their past differences were behind them. Gambhir guided KKR to their third IPL title, ending a 10-year title drought. He addressed the perceived rift and emphasized the importance of their relationship. from Cricket News: Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/my-relation-with-virat-kohli-is-not-to-give-masala-to-the-public-gautam-gambhir/articleshow/110548406.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT