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NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Number One Wicketkeeper In The World": Azharuddin Hails Kirmani On Launch Of His Autobiography
Former Indian skipper Mohammed Azharuddin hailed the World Cup-winning wicketkeeper-batter Syed Kirmani as the "number one wicketkeeper in the world", pointing out his vital contributions in the 1983 World Cup win and his ability behind the stumps against spinners. Azharuddin, who played 99 Tests and 334 ODIs for India from 1984-2000, was speaking to ANI at the launch of Kirmani's autobiography, titled Stumped, in Telangana. Speaking to ANI, Azhar said, "He is the number one wicket-keeper in the world. Such a wicket-keeper was never born. It was not easy for him to do wicketkeeping with four spinners. He took many good catches in the World Cup in 1983." "Even in the match when Kapil (Dev) scored 175 runs (against Zimbabwe), he scored crucial 24 runs. I am very happy to attend this event today. May god give him a long life. People should also read this book and enjoy, and I hope it is successful," he added. Kirmani represented India from 1976-86 in 88 Tests and 49 ODIs. In Tests, he scored 2,759 runs in 124 innings at an average of 27.04, with two centuries and 12 fifties. He also took 160 catches and delivered 38 brilliant stumpings. In 49 ODIs, he scored 373 runs in 31 innings at an average of 20.72, with a best score of 48*. He also took 27 catches and performed nine stumpings in the 50-over format. With 14 dismissals in 1983 WC, including 12 catches and two stumpings, he was the second-best wicketkeeper in the tournament, below West Indies' Jeff Dujon, who had a total of 16 (15 catches and a stumping). His tidy glove work earned him acclaim, and with 234 dismissals, he is the fourth-best wicketkeeper in India's all-time list statistically. Above him are a swashbuckling Rishabh Pant (244 dismissals), Nayan Mongia (261 dismissals) and iconic WC-winning captain MS Dhoni (829 dismissals). Azharuddin said that the new players, who want to take up wicketkeeping and are playing for India, can learn a lot from Kirmani. The batting legend also hailed fellow Hyderabadi Mohammed Siraj for his fantastic performance in the India's tour to England, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Siraj was the top wicket-taker with 23 scalps at an average of over 32, with two five-wicket hauls, including a comeback spell at The Oval in the fifth Test, which reduced England from 301/3 to 367 all out while chasing 374 runs. "I also got a chance to meet Siraj. He bowled very well today. I would like to congratulate him as well. I hope he continues to grow and perform well," he concluded.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Gary Kirsten Reveals Biggest Challenge As India Coach: "Getting Ishant Sharma..."
Gary Kirsten, under whose coaching India won the 2011 World Cup, has revealed his biggest challenge in the role. Surprisingly, it's not the WC-winning campaign but making a star bowler come to the nets for batting. 'The biggest challenge was getting Ishant Sharma to come down to the nets with his bat and pads and then to get him to face 48 balls in a Test match against England with VVS Laxman to win the Test match. That was a highlight for me to work on his batting. I really enjoyed that from a leadership perspective because he didn't think he could bat, and he still can't bat that well. But we kind of helped him get through that Test match and do really well in it," Kirsten said in an event on Thursday, as quoted by News18. Recently, Kirsten made a massive revelation on the campaign. He has said that all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who turned out to be the Player of the Series in the quadrennial event, was not a certainty in the team that was set to be picked for it. Yuvraj had a dull 2010, but as fate would have it, he was trusted and picked for the World Cup next year. He repaid the faith by playing an intruemental role in India winning the title. Yuvraj scored 362 runs while also picking 15 wickets in the tournament. MS Dhoni -led India defeated Sri Lanka in the summit clash of the tournament by 6 wickets as the side lifted the World Cup after 28 years. "Thank goodness we picked him because it was flipping close, he was. It was not a slam-dunk selection. The selectors kind of debated around the 15 players," Kirsten told Kirsten revealed that he and the then India captain Dhoni both were keen to have the all-rounder in the team. "I was very keen to have him in the team as was Dhoni, because of the experience that he brought to the group. And look at the World Cup he ended up having," the ex-India coach said. "I was always very fond of Yuvraj. We had this kind of great relationship where like, he used to frustrate the hell out of me sometimes, but I just loved him. He was good. I just want him to be scoring runs all the time because when I watch him bat, it's just like amazing to watch," he added. Kirsten also said that Paddy Upton, then India's mental conditioning and strategic leadership coach, too played a role in helping Yuvraj reach his best. "But there was a journey he had to walk and credit to Paddy (Upton). Paddy did a lot of work with Yuvi to get him ready for that World Cup. Yuvi himself made some key decisions around getting himself prepared and ready for the World Cup," Kirsten said.
News18
06-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
'A Memorable Career': Internet Reacts As Piyush Chawla Hangs Up Boots
Last Updated: Chawla, who has represented India in 25 ODIs, 3 Tests and 7 T20Is was part of the 2007 T20 WC and 2011 ODI WC-winning units and claimed the IPL title with KKR in 2014. Veteran Indian spinner Piyush Chawla called time on his prolonged cricketing career on Friday as he announced his retirement from all forms of the game after over two decades of service. Chawla, who was part of the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning Indian squads, has represented the nation in 25 ODIs, 3 Tests and 7 T20 Internationals and has managed to claim over 40 wickets. Chawla also helped Kolkata Knight Riders clinch the 2014 IPL Fans took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to express their wishes to the leggie on his retirement. One fan wrote, 'Thank u for your services champ." Thank u for your services champ 🥺💜 #piyushchawla — ….🌶️ (@ThalaBheem321) June 6, 2025 Another fan said, 'Those deliveries of Piyush Chawla" Those deliveries of Piyush Chawla🔥 — lndraz (@Indxrz) June 6, 2025 One follower posted, 'Happy Retirement, Piyush Chawla! Thank you for the Good Memories!" Happy Retirement Piyush Chawla!Thank you for the Good Memories! — GordXRohit (@gordx_ux) June 6, 2025 'Happy retirement Piyush Chawla", aid another user. Piyush Chawla retires from all cricket formats, closing a memorable career. — Vishal (@vishalx0008) June 6, 2025 Chawla, who also played for Kings XI Punjab and the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL in addition to his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders, has 179 scalps in the Indian Premier League and stands as the third-highest wicket take of all time in the money-rich 20 franchise league tournament. First Published: June 06, 2025, 16:19 IST
Mint
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Sachin Tendulkar turns 52 today; wishes pour in
Former international cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar, who played for Indian cricket team, turns 52 today. Fans have started sending wishes on social media platforms. One of the users said, 'The man I admire from my childhood. Started watching, loving, playing Cricket because of you @sachin_rt Happy birthday to our God of cricket.' Another remarked, 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE GOD OF CRICKET, SACHIN TENDULKAR.🐐 Won 2011 WC, Most Runs in Int'l, Most Test & ODI Runs, Most Int'l 100, Most Int'l 50, Most Test 100, 2nd Most ODI 100, Bharat Ratna Award., 34,357 Runs,100 ton.' A user even posted pic of birthday cake that read, 'Happy Birthday Sachin sir'. Sachin Tendulkar has the record for the most runs in Test and One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and has 100 international centuries to his name. Fans worldwide loved his play from 1989 to 2013. He was the first cricketer to hit a double century in ODIs and has played a record 200 Test matches. In ODIs, he hit 18,426 runs at an average of 44.83, comprising 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries. In Tests, he scored 15,921 runs at an average of 53.78, with 51 centuries and 68 fifties. Tendulkar made his World Cup debut in 1992 and played as part of the 2011 WC-winning squad. The scenes of his teammates carrying him on their shoulders during the victory lap are one of cricket's most memorable images. He was part of the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and helped them win the title in 2013. 'Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic attacks on innocent people in Pahalgam. The affected families must be going through an unimaginable ordeal – India and the world stand united with them at this dark hour, as we mourn the loss of lives and pray for justice,' Tendulkar said on X. First Published: 24 Apr 2025, 06:41 AM IST
