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Curtly Ambrose picks three modern day greats he would love to bowl to

Curtly Ambrose picks three modern day greats he would love to bowl to

Ambrose was considered one of the most decorated and lethal pacers in cricket history. His 405 Test wickets in 98 matches boast the prowess that he had with the ball in hand. He brought the curtains down on his international career with 630 wickets at an average of 22.11

06 September,2024 05:21 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Rahul Dravid named head coach of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals

Rahul Dravid named head coach of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals

According to the reports, Kumar Sangakkara has been named as Director of Cricket by the team and Vikram Rathour has been named as assistant coach. 

04 September,2024 02:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"I like simplicity of his technique": Kumar Sangakkara on Brook

Keeping in mind Harry Brook's great game awareness, Kumar Sangakkara urged him to stick to his natural game. So far in 16 Test matches, Brook has accumulated 1,434 runs with an average of 59.75 and a strike rate of over 90. The right-hander also has five centuries and nine half-centuries to his name. His best score to date is 186 runs

23 August,2024 09:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"It's not really on my radar": Michael Hussey on Team India's head coach role

"Certainly as a full-time international coach, it's not something at this stage of my life that I'm that keen on," Michael Hussey, who is the batting coach of IPL team Chennai Super Kings, was quoted as saying by Sydney Morning Herald

26 May,2024 06:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Panic' cost Rajasthan place in IPL 2024 final, says Sangakkara

'Panic' cost Rajasthan place in IPL 2024 final, says Sangakkara

Trent Boult led Rajasthan's charge in the second and last qualifier on Friday when he struck three early blows to help restrict Hyderabad to 175-9 in Chennai

25 May,2024 05:38 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
IPL 2024: Sangakkara backs Samson as India keeper for T20 WC

IPL 2024: Sangakkara backs Samson as India keeper for T20 WC

Samson smashed 86 off 46 balls on Tuesday but the knock went in vain, with the Capitals winning by 20 runs at home. He is having a great run with 471 runs in 11 matches. The recent 86-run knock was his fifth half-century in the IPL 2024

08 May,2024 05:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IPL 2024: Here's how Jos stayed and dominated the KKR bowlers at Eden Gardens

IPL 2024: Here's how Jos stayed and dominated the KKR bowlers at Eden Gardens

Centurion Buttler reveals RR head coach Kumar Sangakkara’s words, urging him to remain at the crease and not throw it away enhanced his self-belief, leading to last-ball victory over KKR in high-scoring thriller at Eden Gardens

18 April,2024 07:00 AM IST | Kolkata | Arup Chatterjee
IPL 2024: Kumar Sangakkara opens up about Yashasvi Jaiswal's form

IPL 2024: Kumar Sangakkara opens up about Yashasvi Jaiswal's form

Kumar Sangakkara opened up about Jaiswal's form in the IPL 2024 during the post-match presentation. So far, Jaiswal has only managed to score just 39 runs in four IPL 2024 matches with the highest score being 24 runs

07 April,2024 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Dhruv Jurel's work ethic stands out: Kumar Sangakkara

Dhruv Jurel's work ethic stands out: Kumar Sangakkara

"Jurel is the latest addition. He is a brilliant young man, a very good player and has worked really hard to get where he has," said the former Sri Lanka captain, who is here to oversee Paarl Royals

14 January,2024 02:34 PM IST | Paarl | PTI
Shreyas Iyer’s ‘well-attended’ practice session at home ground

Shreyas Iyer’s ‘well-attended’ practice session at home ground

The Indian team arrived in Mumbai on Monday after their 100-run triumph over defending champions England in Lucknow on Sunday night

01 November,2023 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure

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