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Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Jos Buttler pays emotional tribute to late father after fighting half-century in The Hundred
Jos Buttler and his father (Images via X/@CricCrazyJohns & Getty Images) Jos Buttler produced a fighting half-century in The Hundred on Wednesday, dedicating the knock to his late father, who passed away just over a week ago. Chasing 137 against Welsh Fire, the 34-year-old struck 57 off 34 balls before falling to Chris Green. After reaching his fifty, Buttler raised his bat and gazed towards the sky in a heartfelt tribute. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Earlier, the batter shared a personal post on Instagram featuring a picture with his father and the 2019 World Cup trophy, writing: "Rest in peace Dad, thank you for everything." Jos Buttle's heartfelt tribute for his late father (Screengrab) It was a sharp turnaround from his outing on August 11, which was his first match since his father's death, when he was dismissed for a four-ball duck. On Wednesday, he was at his best, anchoring the innings despite the emotional weight he carried. In his previous innings against London Spirit Men, the batter managed 46 runs from 37 balls. Poll How important do you think mental resilience is for athletes? Extremely important Somewhat important Not very important Supporters also shared clips and pictures of his gesture, praising his strength to perform in difficult circumstances. Many hailed the moment as a sign of his mental resilience and commitment to the game. However, Buttler's efforts went unrewarded as his side fell short in the chase, with the target remaining just out of reach despite his fluent innings. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
23-07-2025
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- Time of India
IND U19 vs ENG U19 Test: As Vaibhav Suryavanshi fails, skipper Ayush Mhatre flourishes with blistering 64-ball century
Ayush Mhatre scores a century in the 2nd innings of the 2nd Youth Test vs England (Image via X/@CricCrazyJohns) On a day when opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed for a golden duck, India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre produced a magnificent counterattack, scoring a sensational century in the second Youth Test against England U19 at the County Ground in Chelmsford. Chasing a stiff target of 355 on Day 4, Mhatre led from the front, reaffirming his growing stature as one of India's most promising young batters. The 18-year-old, who celebrated his birthday just a week earlier on July 16, has enjoyed a remarkable run of form in this series. Having marked his birthday with his teammates at Lord's, Mhatre brought the celebrations to the pitch with a commanding performance. Opening the innings alongside Suryavanshi, Mhatre wasted no time in asserting himself, scoring freely and setting the tone for India's chase. He formed a crucial partnership with wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu, who also played a valuable role with a composed half-century. Mhatre raced to his century in just 64 balls, showcasing his fearless stroke play and positive intent. His eventual score of 126 came off just 80 deliveries, before he was caught attempting a slog sweep off the fourth ball of the 27th over from England's Albert. His run tally featured 13 boundaries and 6 sixes. Mhatre's consistency throughout the series has been a standout. In the first Youth Test at Beckenham, he scored a well-paced 102 off 115 balls in the first innings and followed it up with a brisk 32 in the second. He continued that momentum in the first innings of the Chelmsford Test with a fluent 80 from 90 deliveries. Poll Do you believe Ayush Mhatre will be a future star for Indian cricket? Yes, definitely No, I don't think so As India look to gain the upper hand in the series following a drawn first Test, Mhatre's inspirational leadership and red-hot form have provided the perfect foundation in the high-pressure chase. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
India.com
12-07-2025
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- India.com
WATCH: Italy create history, qualify for BIG event in India, tournament is…
Italy qualify for T20 World Cup 2026. New Delhi: Italy men's team has bagged a historic qualification into ICC Men T20 World Cup 2026. After suffering a crushing 9-wicket defeat to the Netherlands in their last ICC Men T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 game on Friday, July 11, the Italian team still qualified to their first-ever Cricket World Cup. A top-two finish in the standings was enough to secure their ticket to India for next year's global event. The ICC Men T20 World Cup 2026 will be hosted in India and Sri Lanka, with the date fixed to be next year (February and March). THE MOMENT ITALY & NETHERLANDS QUALIFIED INTO THE T20I WORLD CUP IN INDIA & SRI LANKA — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 11, 2025 Italy will make their first-ever appearance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup #T20WorldCup — ICC (@ICC) July 11, 2025 At the 2024 ICC Men s T20 World Cup playing in the West Indies and the USA, three teams participated in the event for the first time: Uganda, Canada and the United States, with the USA impressively going through to the Super 8 stage. The Italian team, after an impressive show in the ICC Men T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025, with a spectacular 12-run win against Scotland on July 9, will be keen on putting on a decent one in the T20 World Cup 2026 next year. The success of the Netherlands and Italy in qualifying to the T20 world cup in 2026 on Friday caused a heartbreak to Jersey. Although the Jersey men's team got a total of 5 points in four games of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025, the team still missed the cut ranking third behind Italy because of a lower Net Run Rate (NRR). ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 Had Italy won their last game of ICC Men T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 against the Netherlands at the Sportpark Westvliet in The Hague on Friday Jersey would have come second on the points table and gone to the 2026 T20 world cup. 15 teams done A total of 15 teams—India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, West Indies, USA, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, Netherlands, and Italy—have qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026, and five more teams—two from the Africa Qualifier, which will be played from September 19 to October 4 in Zimbabwe, and three from the Asia–EAP Regional Final—will book their berth.
Time of India
17-06-2025
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- Time of India
Unstoppable Mushfiqur Rahim creates new Test record for Bangladesh
Mushfiqur Rahim ended Day 1 with 105* runs from 186 deliveries (Image via X/@CricCrazyJohns) Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim surpassed Mohammad Ashraful's record to become the country's highest Test run-scorer in Sri Lanka during the first day of the Galle Test on June 17. He achieved this milestone with an unbeaten century of 105 runs, taking his total to 755 runs in Sri Lanka, while also forming a crucial 247-run partnership with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. Rahim's achievement came as he overtook Ashraful's previous record of 751 runs in 18 innings. His impressive average of 68.63 in Sri Lanka includes one century and five half-centuries across 15 innings. The record-breaking innings also helped Bangladesh get back on track after an early collapse at 45/3, with Rahim and Shanto batting through two sessions. Their partnership propelled Bangladesh to a strong position of 292/3 at stumps on the first day. The match holds additional significance as it marks Sri Lankan player Angelo Mathews ' retirement Test match. The veteran was given a guard of honour ahead of the game as well. Sri Lanka's bowling attack struggled without key players Lahiru Kumara and Praveen Jayawickrama, failing to break the partnership that dominated most of the day's play. The making of Dhruv Jurel: Kargil war hero's son who chose cricket over the Army Amongst Bangladeshi batters in Sri Lanka, Tamim Iqbal holds the third position with 556 runs in 10 innings, followed by Mominul Haque with 428 runs in 10 innings, and Habibul Bashar with 291 runs in 16 innings. Rahim, who is approaching the end of his career, demonstrated his experience and skill by scoring his 28th Test fifty during this innings. His partner Shanto remained unbeaten on 136 off 260 balls at stumps. Poll Do you think Mushfiqur Rahim will surpass 1000 Test runs in Sri Lanka? Yes No The partnership between Rahim and Shanto proved decisive as they batted flawlessly for over two sessions, putting Bangladesh in a commanding position. Their stand helped the team recover from the early setback and dominate the day's play at the Galle International Stadium.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar breaks tradition for Virat Kohli after RCB win — Watch the viral video
RCB skipper Rajat Patidar broke tradition for Virat Kohli after the IPL triumph (Image via X/@IPL & CricCrazyJohns) Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their first Indian Premier League title defeating Punjab Kings by six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3. The high-octane clash saw RCB clinch the win in emphatic fashion after successfully defending 190 against Shreyas Iyer and Co. Following the win, a viral, a viral moment captured attention during the trophy celebrations as captain Rajat Patidar broke tradition. The RCB skipper had earlier dedicated the iconic win to their loyal talisman Virat Kohli , who led the charge for his side with 43 runs off 34 balls. A newly surfaced video shows Patidar encouraging a hesitant Kohli to sign the camera after the victory, breaking the customary tradition of IPL-winning captains signing the camera post-final. Patidar joins an elite group of captains, becoming only the fourth after Shane Warne, Rohit Sharma, and Hardik Pandya to win the IPL trophy in their debut season as skipper. Kohli emerged as RCB's standout performer in IPL 2025, accumulating 657 runs across 15 innings with an average of 54.75 and a strike rate of 144.71, including eight half-centuries in winning causes. Poll Who was more important for RCB this season? Rajat Patidar Virat Kohli The victory was particularly emotional for Kohli, who fell to his knees and covered his face as he let the tears flow after the final match, with teammates rushing to celebrate with him following Josh Hazlewood's final delivery. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo "This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. It has been 18 long years. I have given this team my youth, my prime and my experience, and I have tried to win this every season that I have come. I have given everything I have and to finally have this moment come, it is an unbelievable feeling," Kohli expressed during the post-match presentation. Virat Kohli's love for 'dhaba' food, priority for family & more | RCB bus driver shares stories The celebration's aftermath took a tragic turn when a stampede occurred outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the team's victory parade, where 11 people lost their lives and several more were injured. Following the tragic incident, RCB's marketing and revenue head Nikhil Sosale was arrested along with three members of the event management company, DNA. The incident also led to the resignation of the Karnataka State Cricket Association's secretary and treasurer.
