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Xtra Time Web Desk: Varun Chakravarthy reclaimed his stellar form with the ball in a thrilling evening clash of IPL 2024, between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 29, Monday. He emerged as the standout performer for the home team, securing impressive figures of 3-16 in four overs. KKR co-owner, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan along with his little son AbRam was spotted enjoying the match from the VIP box.
Amidst a pitch that deviated from its usual batting-friendly nature, Chakravarthy seized the opportunity, capitalizing o ..read more
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MS Dhoni and his wife Sakshi Singh Dhoni. File Pics
Xtra Time Web Desk: IPL 2024: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, currently leading Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League season, is riding high on success as his team bounced back with a remarkable victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. Despite facing setbacks in previous matches against Lucknow Super Giants, CSK showcased a dominant performance, securing a convincing win by 78 runs.
Adding to the excitement, Dhoni’s wife, Sakshi, was present at the MA Chidambaram Stadium to witness the thrilling encounter. During the match, Sak ..read more
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Director of Cricket of DC Sourav Ganguly rings the Eden Bell, pic:x
Xtra Time Web Desk: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, participated in the traditional bell-ringing ceremony at Eden Gardens on 29th April before the clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capital. Although he is now the Director of Cricket of Delhi Capitals but homeland comes first. Gautam Gambhir being present at the Eden as the mentor of KKR, yet the first preference for ringing the bell was given to the Prince of Kolkata.
The ceremony took place in the presence of Cricket Association of Bengal officials i ..read more
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Xtra Time Web Desk: In anticipation of the upcoming Champions Trophy scheduled tentatively for February-March next year, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi as the designated venues. Despite ongoing speculation regarding a potential ‘hybrid model’ to accommodate India’s participation, the PCB remains steadfast in its commitment to host the tournament within the country.
The Champions Trophy, last hosted in England in 2017, is poised to return, with India’s participation still pending confirmation. Amidst uncertainty surrounding ..read more
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Xtra Time Web Desk: Chennai Super Kings’ batting coach Mike Hussey has showered praise on captain Ruturaj Gaikwad for his exceptional batting skills and leadership qualities, following CSK’s victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. Gaikwad’s aggressive 98 runs, coupled with a stellar bowling display led by Tushar Deshpande, propelled CSK to a commanding 78-run win. Gaikwad’s fearless innings, supported by contributions from Daryl Mitchell and Shivam Dube, guided CSK to a formidable total of 212/3. In response, SRH faltered under pressure, succumbing to Deshpande’s devast ..read more
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Rinku Singh (L), K Srikkanth (R), pic:x
Xtra Time Web Desk: Former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth has thrown his weight behind Rinku Singh’s selection in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Srikkanth highlighted Singh’s impressive international record despite limited opportunities, endorsing him as a valuable addition to the team. Singh, representing KKR in the IPL, has showcased consistent performances, notably scoring 356 runs at a striking rate of 176.23. With two fifty-plus scores under his belt, Singh has proven his mettle as a game-changer.
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Babar Azam, pic: x
Xtra Time Web Desk: The Pakistan Cricket Board made a decisive move on 28th April, Sunday, revealing the selection of World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten to lead Pakistan’s ODIs and T20Is, renowned for his successful coaching stints with India and South Africa, notably guided the Indian team to victory in the 2011 ODI World Cup under the leadership of MS Dhoni at the iconic Wankhedestadium. While former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie will assume the role for Test cricket. Additionally, former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood was named as the team’s assistant coach ..read more
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Virender Sehwag (L), Ravichandran Ashwin (R), pic: x
Xtra Time Web Desk: Legendary former Indian cricket, Virender Sehwag, has raised concerns over the performance and tactics of seasoned spin-bowling all-rounder, Ravichandran Ashwin, in the IPL 2024. Ashwin’s struggle to make an impact with the ball has been evident, having secured only two wickets in eight matches while conceding over nine runs per over. Despite his lacklustre performance, Ashwin has brushed off the importance of taking wickets in T20 cricket. Sehwag has strongly criticized this stance, suggesting that Ashwin’s approach may ..read more
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Irfan Pathan (L), Virat Kohli (R), pic: x
Xtra Time Web Desk: In a recent post-match analysis, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan vehemently defended Virat Kohli’s performance against Gujarat Titans in a IPL 2024 fixture. Amidst mounting criticism over Kohli’s strike-rate, Pathan asserted that the focus should remain on Kohli’s match-winning capabilities rather than scrutinizing his scoring rate.
Addressing the media on Star Sports, Pathan emphasized Kohli’s indispensable role in the team and stressed the significance of considering both his strike-rate and average. Pathan further lamented t ..read more
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Xtra Time Web Desk: Concerns loom over Hardik Pandya’s bowling fitness, with selectors monitoring his recovery closely. The dilemma between including Pandya or opting for alternatives like Shivam Dube or Rinku Singh intensifies as the tournament draws near.
The selection conundrum extends to balancing power-hitters and top-order stability. With limited flexibility due to the top order’s one-dimensional nature, tough decisions lie ahead for selectors, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s positions seemingly secure.
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