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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma should groom youngsters like MS Dhoni groomed them: Gautam Gambhir

5May By Carter ToniNo Comments

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma should groom youngsters like MS Dhoni groomed them: Gautam Gambhir

After established himself among one of the greatest in the white-ball cricket, Rohit Sharma also proved his mettle in the longest format of the game after being promoted as an opener. Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir also believes the 33-year-old is among the greatest in limited-overs in the present time and feels MS Dhoni is the man who should be given credit for Rohit's successful cricket career. Rohit made his debut for India in 2007, but it was only after MS Dhoni promoted him as an opener in 2013 that his career turned around. Today Rohit Sharma is the only player to have hit 3 ODI double hundreds and five World Cup centuries and that is all because he once had strong backing from Dhoni, Gambhir believes. "Where Rohit Sharma is today, it is because of MS Dhoni," Gambhir...

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The Post ranks the top 10 faces in New York sports today

Aaron Judge : He isn’t just the biggest star on the most storied franchise in American sports. After Judge’s jaw-dropping 2017 Home Run Derby performance, commissioner Rob Manfred said he “can become the face of the game.” Potentially the next link in the near-unbreakable, century-long chain of Yankees icons, Judge, 27, combines Ruth’s and Mantle’s power with DiMaggio’s and Jeter’s grace, having turned the team back into a title contender while turning each of his at-bats into events. In late-May of 2017, with Judge on his way to a then-rookie record 52 home runs and a second-place MVP finish, Yankee Stadium unveiled an unprecedented seating section in right field dedicated to the ever-popular outfielder — who has led MLB jersey sales for three straight years — called “Judge’s Chambers.” ...

Today’s sports news: What you need to know

5May By Carter ToniNo Comments

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Today’s sports news: What you need to know

Latest - The 2020 New Zealand Rally Championship has been cancelled with MotorSport New Zealand and the championship promoters opting to future-proof the sport in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. The first two rounds of the championship at Otago and Whangarei were already postponed because of the virus and the government-imposed isolation rules. Long lead-in times needed to organise events coupled with the need for the country to tighten its belts due to the economic impact of Covid-19 means entry numbers cannot be guaranteed, rally New Zealand said in a statement. After robust discussions the regrettable decision was made to indefinitely postpone the New Zealand Rally Championship so that the sport can reset and be in a better position to return to normal in 2021 rathe...

‘Would’ve given my life for him’: Gautam Gambhir narrates Australia series story to credit India legend

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‘Would’ve given my life for him’: Gautam Gambhir narrates Australia series story to credit India legend

That former India opener Gautam Gambhir refers legendary India spinner Anil Kumble because the best captain he's performed under, isn't a secret any longer. Gambhir makes his feelings public multiple occasions lately but on Saturday, the left-hander correctly described the reason why behind his liking for Kumble despite playing under Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in worldwide cricket. Kumble, who selected 619 Test wickets and 337 ODI wickets - an Indian record both in formats - in the career, captained India for 14 Tests. Under him, India won three Tests, came five and lost six. Kumble seemed to be hired as coach from the Indian Cricket Team in 2016 but was later substituted for Ravi Shastri following a drop out with captain Virat Kohli along with a couple o...

PCB to hire consulting firm to oversee media right broadcasting deal

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PCB to hire consulting firm to oversee media right broadcasting deal

Inside a bid to guarantee the media broadcasting legal rights for the following four-year cycle are offered for any maximum amount, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made the decision to employ a talking to company to supervise the procedure. PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani had lately cautioned the Board might face difficulties to get preferred bid amounts for that purchase of media broadcasting legal rights because of its worldwide matches in your own home from 2020 to 2023. The Board has marketed the hiring and based on reports, the organization which wins the bid will probably be compensated more than USD 50,000 because of its services.The final date to submit the tender is May 14.Mani noted that Sri Lankan and South African Boards will also be facing problems to get good bids due ...

Makes sense to postpone World T20 if there isn’t enough preparation time: Jason Roy

4May By RichardNo Comments

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Makes sense to postpone World T20 if there isn’t enough preparation time: Jason Roy

Feeling just like a kid again, England batsman Jason Roy can’t wait to return to the cricket field but states it might seem sensible to postpone the T20 World Cup in October-November if teams don’t get lots of time to get ready for the mega event. All cricketing activities have started to a halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the way forward for T20 World Cup around australia can also be doubtful. “If players aren’t in a position to prepare correctly and aren't able to overcome to Australia, then it seems sensible to postpone it,” Roy was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. “But whether it goes ahead, it’s our responsibility to experience cricket - and when we’re told we've three days to organize to visit and participate in the World T20, all of the boys is going to be put...

Teams don’t take us lightly anymore: Mithali Raj

4May By Shawn LangloisNo Comments

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Teams don’t take us lightly anymore: Mithali Raj

India ODI skipper Mithali Raj really wants to include that elusive World Cup trophy to her cabinet before calling time on her behalf illustrious career. Raj helped India achieve final from the tournament on two occasions -- 2005 and 2017 -- however the ‘Women in Blue’ endured heartbreaks against Australia and England correspondingly. Raj has mentioned that constantly producing great results against top sides helps they obtain a solid status in recent occasions. Based on her, teams don’t take India gently any longer. “Teams don’t take us gently any longer and are available ready for us,” Raj was quoted as saying by Sportstar. “Consistently beating the very best sides on the planet whether it is Australia within the ODIs or England within the T20Is, has provided us the arroga...

‘Tilli’ Yuzvendra Chahal shares throwback photo with MS Dhoni

4May By Kishore MahbubaniNo Comments

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‘Tilli’ Yuzvendra Chahal shares throwback photo with MS Dhoni

Most of the current Indian cricketers are very participating in social networking. The scenario because of the nation-wide lockdown has showed up on various social networking platforms much more frequent. But when there's one Indian cricketer who doesn’t require a second invitation to create his presence felt on social networking that's leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok - you name a platform and Chahal can there be, entertaining together with his amusing comments and videos. On Sunday, Chahal made the decision to talk about a throwback picture with ‘legend’ MS Dhoni stating that he misses ‘being known as tilli from behind the stumps’. Chahal required to Twitter to talk about an image with Dhoni and captioned the publish: “Miss being known as tilli fr...

Players fixed before me, even after me, should’ve got a second chance: Mohammad Asif

4May By Glenn MaxwellNo Comments

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Players fixed before me, even after me, should’ve got a second chance: Mohammad Asif

Tainted former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif states he wasn’t the very first nor will be the last to possess participated in place-fixing and really should happen to be treated better by his country’s Cricket Board, which gave “everyone another chance” aside from him. Asif was banned for seven years for his role within the 2010 place-fixing scandal during Pakistan’s tour of England, where he bowled deliberate no balls for the money. Also, he offered incarceration within the United kingdom after being found guilty together with Mohammad Amir and Salman Butt. Asif stated he should enjoy a second chance like many more, whom he didn't name. “Everyone makes mistakes and that i did too. Players have been involving in fixing before me which after me. But individuals before me will wor...