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“ He's been playing really mature innings and that's what is required for the team. I think in times of T20 cricket, the ego of the batsman can get in the way of what the team needs sometimes but he's…
Aaron Finch,
Justice for Samson: Tharoor blasts selectors for ignoring RR captain
“ I wouldn’t say pressure, it was our bad luck that the Australians played so brilliantly, you know Aussies, when it comes to finals they lift up the game. So more than the pressure, I think Rohit will…
Krishnamachari Srikkanth,
India At T20 World Cup 2024: Virat Kohli Needs To Bat In Powerplay, No…
“ It’s a mega tournament, and you will have to look at international capabilities, whether they can counter and win matches and what are the kinds of track records they have in T20Is,
Krishnamachari Srikkanth,
Kohli, Rohit to open for India in T20 World Cup: Kris Srikkanth
“ I would like to see more younger players in the T20 format, because it gets the load off them (experienced players) playing 50-over (ODIs) and Test matches. After this (T20) World Cup I would like to…
Yuvraj Singh,
Rohit, Virat deserve to retire when they want: Yuvraj Singh
“ I am thrilled to be an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Coming from the Caribbean where cricket is a part of life, the sport has always held a special place in my heart, and I look…
Usain Bolt,
Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt named T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador
“ I completely agree it's debatable, little concern for sure. But we need to find a way on how to deal with it. In Impact Player rule you will find half all-rounders but not not a complete one,
Zaheer Khan,
"Bhai Select Karo": On T20 WC, Agarkar Receives Public Plea For Star
“ We could see a wildcard entry in India’s T20 World Cup squad… MS Dhoni,
Varun Aaron,
MS Dhoni to Come Out of Retirement, Play T20 WC? Ex-IND Stars Float…
“ I don't believe in comparisons. When I was compared, I made some changes in stance and how I played, so people stop saying that I look or bat like Tendulkar. The tag of comparison comes with immense…
Virender Sehwag,
‘Visa, tickets already done’: Sehwag’s stamp of approval for India…
“ Hardik Pandya's hitting ability is going down. That's a big worry on a larger picture. At the Wankhede he is different but on pitches where there is little help is what is worrisome for him,
Irfan Pathan,
Hardik's "Hitting Ability Doing Down": Ex-India Star Shows No Mercy
“ It's our job, yes it's passion too, but it's what puts the food on the table for me. My job is on display for you to criticise. A corporate person's job is not on television to criticise, or have an…
Robin Uthappa,
‘Hardik is dealing with mental health issues’: Pandya ‘hurt’ after…
“ And to think that a guy with that much ability is going into a shell, saying, 'Oh, I need to save my wicket. I need to bat long for my team, doesn't need to do that. He just needs to bat like this. If…
Robin Uthappa,
KL Rahul for T20 WC? Uthappa feels LSG star can get a spot after CSK…