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Cricket-India Captain Kohli Draws Flak For apos;leave India apos; Remark

2020-06-25T21:10:11Z

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By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli was in the eye of a storm on social media on Thursday after he suggested a local cricket fan relocate to another country for preferring to watch English or Australian batsmen. The 30-year-old was reading out tweets when he came across one which described Kohli, currently the top ranked test batsman, as "overrated" and that Australian and English batsmen were more pleasing to watch than "these Indians". "I don't think you should live in India then," Kohli, who has 27.1 million followers on Twitter, said in a video posted on his new app to sell exclusive merchandise. "You should go and live somewhere else, you know. Why are you living in our country and loving other countries? I don't mind you not liking me but I don´t think you should live in our country... Get your priorities right," he added with a wry smile. Kohli's comments evoked sharp reactions as people on social media pulled out a 2008 video, in which Kohli, then captain of the India under-19 team, described South African Herschelle Gibbs as his favourite batsman. Also resurfaced his 2016 tweet in which he had congratulated Angelique Kerber on her Australian Open victory, declaring the German as his favourite women's tennis player. "Virat Kohli's statement is a reflection of the bubble that most famous people either slip into or are forced into," cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle tweeted. "The voices within it are frequently those that they wish to hear. It is a comfortable bubble and that is why famous people must try hard to prevent it from forming." Married to Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, Kohli is the biggest name in Indian cricket and his face is plastered on billboards across the cricket-obsessed country of 1.3 billion. A highly successful cricketer with a penchant to get under an opponent's skin, Kohli is the sole Indian in the Forbes magazine's 2018 list of the world´s 100 highest-paid athletes. He endorses foreign brands including Puma, Audi, Tissot and Uber. One critic posted a picture of Kohli posing with an Audi and [http://footballncrickethub.website2.me/blog/harsha-bhogle-family http://footballncrickethub.website2.me/blog/harsha-bhogle-family] suggesting he move to Germany since he loved foreign cars. Criticism came from India's movie industry as well. "If you want to remain #KingKohli it may be time to teach yourself to think 'What would Dravid say?' before speaking in future," actor Siddharth tweeted, referring to former captain Rahul Dravid who was famous for his batting technique and his economy of words. "What an idiotic set of words to come from an #India #captain!" the actor added. The cricketer took to Twitter later on Thursday to play down the episode. "I guess trolling isn't for me guys, I'll stick to getting trolled," Kohli tweeted. "I spoke about how "these Indians" was mentioned in the comment and that's all. I'm all for freedom of choice. Keep it light guys and enjoy the festive season. Love and peace to all." One fan said Kohli may have had a brain fade moment and should not be attacked. (Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in New Delhi; editing by Sanjeev Miglani and Pritha Sarkar)

Frank Tyson Feared As The Fastest Bowlers In The World Dies At Age 85

2020-06-24T18:11:36Z

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Frank Tyson, the fastest bowler in the world during his peak, has died at the age of 85. The England Test champion, known as 'Typhoon', died in a hospital on the Gold Coast on Sunday morning, having lived in southeast Queensland for the latter part of his life. Tyson only played 17 tests, but took a remarkable 76 wickets at an average of just 18.56. Frank Tyson died in a Gold Coast hospital on Sunday morning at age 85, after a long and prosperous life Nicknamed 'Typhoon', the English cricketer was once feared as the fastest bowler in the world The Test champion only played 17 tests, but took a remarkable 76 wickets at an average of just 18.56 Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland said Tyson will forever be remembered as a great of English cricket. 'Throughout his career he struck fear into the hearts of batsmen around the globe,' Sutherland said. 'But once his playing days were over he chose to settle here in Australia, the country where he had become a household name. 'Over many years he became a much-loved and greatly admired member of the Australian cricket community where he coached and mentored countless players in Victoria and Queensland. 'He also made a wonderful contribution to the coverage of the game in Australia as a broadcaster and cricket writer. 'Cricket Australia mourns his loss and extends its deepest sympathies to his wife Ursula, family and friends at this sad time.' After retirement, he settled in Australia where he became a much-loved member of the cricket community Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland said Tyson 'struck fear into the hearts of batsmen around the globe' Tyson was born in 1930 in Farnworth, Lancashire and graduated in English literature from Durham University Tyson's role in claiming victory for England in the 1954-55 Ashes series in Australia was the high point of his short but bright career. After a lean first Test when the English were defeated in Brisbane, Tyson took advice and shortened his run-up. He took 10 wickets in Sydney and another nine in Melbourne including a terrifying spell in the second innings when he claimed 7-27. That second-innings spell in Melbourne is still regarded by those who witnessed it as being one of the quickest to be bowled in Test cricket. His action took a toll on his body. He battled injury throughout his career and retired at 30. Former Australian batsman Dean Jones was quick to take to Twitter to pay tribute to Tyson A second-innings spell by Tyson in the 1954-55 Ashes series - in which he claimed 7-27 - is regarded by many as one of the quickest to be bowled in Test cricket Former England Test batsman Mark Butcher paid his respects for Tyson, describing him as a 'complete gent' Tyson was born in 1930 in Farnworth, Lancashire and graduated in English literature from Durham University. He emigrated to Australia after retiring from Test cricket and [http://footballncrickethub.website2.me/blog/harsha-bhogle-family http://footballncrickethub.website2.me/blog/harsha-bhogle-family] was a teacher of English, French and history at Carey Grammar in Melbourne for a period. He was also a long-term cricket commentator on radio and for the Nine Network. The admired bowler coached in Victoria before retiring and moving to the Gold Coast. Australian captain, allrounder and former fellow Nine commentator, the late Richie Benaud, rated Tyson the quickest bowler he had seen. Former Australian batsman Dean Jones was quick to take to Twitter to pay tribute to Tyson. 'Sad to hear that Frank Tyson has passed away. Ex Vic coach. I was his student for a few of his books.. Terrific cricketer. Terrific bloke.' Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle also tweeted: 'Saddened to read of the demise of Frank 'Typhoon' Tyson. 76 wickets @ 18.56!! Was so good while looking for young fast bowlers in Mumbai.' And, former England Test batsman Mark Butcher posted: 'Sad to hear of Frank Tyson's passing. Worked with him on kids summer camps in Melbourne 20 yrs ago, he was a complete gent.' Tyson was also a long-term cricket commentator on radio and for the Nine Network Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle weighed in on the tragedy, paying his respects to the cricketing legend adverts.addToArray("pos":"inread_player")Advertisement

Dhoni Quits As India Limited Overs Skipper

2020-06-24T04:20:25Z

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Dhoni quits as India limited overs skipper By [/home/search.html?s=&authornamef=Afp Afp] Published: 20:34 BST, 4 January 2017 | Updated: 20:35 BST, 4 January 2017 [ ] [ ] [ ] </a> Mahendra Singh Dhoni quit as India's limited overs captain Wednesday after a decade-long spell as skipper in which he led his team to victory in the ODI and T20 World Cups. The Indian board said the inspirational wicketkeeping batsman would still be available for selection for the upcoming series against England but did not say who would replace him as captain. "Mahendra Singh Dhoni has informed the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) that he wishes to step down as the captain of the Indian Cricket Team from the One Day Internationals and the T20 Internationals formats of the game," said a statement. Indian ODI and T20 cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is pictured at a press conference in Mumbai on the eve of the Indian tour of Zimbabwe on June 7, 2016 ©INDRANIL MUKHERJEE (AFP/File) "On behalf of every Indian cricket fan and the BCCI, I would like to thank MS Dhoni for his outstanding contribution as the captain of the Indian team across all formats," added board chief executive Rahul Johri. "Under his leadership, Indian team has touched new heights and his achievements will remain etched forever in the annals of Indian cricket." He is expected to be succeeded by Virat Kohli, who took over as Test skipper after Dhoni retired from five-day matches in December 2014. During his spell in charge of the limited overs side, Dhoni captained India to victory in the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa. His finest hour came four years later when the team won the 50 overs World Cup against Sri Lanka on home turf. However his position had come under scrutiny more recently after India were knocked out of last year's World T20 in the semi-final despite being favourites as tournament hosts. - Swashbuckling - A former ticket inspector on India's railways, Dhoni made his international debut in December 2004 and soon established a reputation for his flamboyant stroke playing, in particular his trademark "helicopter" shot. In one of his first international appearances in April 2005, he smashed 148 off 123 balls against old foes Pakistan in Visakhapatnam. He made his Test debut later that year in Chennai, the first of 90 Tests in which he scored 4,876 runs at an average of just over 38. His 27 victories in charge of the Test team is a record for an Indian captain. His swashbuckling style and leadership qualities earned him the captaincy of India's T20 team after senior players like Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar opted out of the first ever T20 World Cup in 2007. His success in South Africa landed him the job as captain of the ODI side and he built a reputation over the years for [http://footballncrickethub.website2.me/blog/harsha-bhogle-family http://footballncrickethub.website2.me/blog/harsha-bhogle-family] an ice-cold temperament. Despite his team's disappointing showing in last year's T20 World Cup, Dhoni voiced confidence he would still be fit enough to play in the next 50 over World Cup in England in 2019. He has so far played 283 ODIs, with a batting average of nearly 51 while he has also appeared in 73 T20 internationals. Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who was part of the 2011 ODI World Cup winning team under Dhoni, said it was a day to "celebrate his successful captaincy". "Congratulations to MSD on a wonderful career as a captain leading India to success in both T20 and ODI world cups," Tendulkar said on Twitter. "Have seen him emerge from an aggressive player to a steady and decisive captain." Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle tweeted that Dhoni had taken the "right decision." "Good thing about the decision is that there is still no competition for Dhoni. Would be keen to know who he consulted though! Suspect nobody," he said. England play three ODIs and three Twenty20s during their three-week tour, with the ODI opener starting January 15 in Pune.

India Agonises Over apos;humiliating apos; Lord apos;s Disaster

2020-06-24T03:22:16Z

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India's Ravichandran Ashwin dives back to his crease as England's Jonny Bairstow attemtpts to take his wicket on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord's India's media on Monday lashed out at "abysmal batting" that led to a crushing innings defeat by England in the second Test at Lord's. Mail Today called India's performance a "humiliating defeat" while The Hindu newspaper's headline said "Another abysmal batting display sends India to its doom" after the team were bowled out for 107 and [http://footballncrickethub.website2.me/blog/harsha-bhogle-family footballncrickethub.website2.me] 130. The tourists lost by an innings and 159 runs to go 2-0 down in the five Test series. Indian writers lambasted India's batsmen while hailing England's pace spearhead James Anderson who took nine wickets in the match. A Hindustan Times headline read: "India shamed at Lord's as bastmen surrender again". "For the World No.1 Test team that vowed to play aggressive cricket, its credentials in tough overseas conditions lay tattered amid a batting crisis," the newspaper added. The Times of India headlined its story "India turn paupers at Lord's." It hailed Anderson as England's "crafty maestro." While India's captain Virat Kohli offered no excuses for the capitulation, Indian commentators highlighted how the Indian top order has faltered in all four Test innings so far with opener Murali Vijay getting a pair at Lord's and Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara failing to fire. Former Test batsman VVS Laxman said on Twitter that "caught in unfavourable conditions, not reading what the opposition threw, saw India lose the Lord's Test tamely without showing a fight. "Hopefully lessons are learned quickly and the rest of the batsmen start applying themselves going forward." Veteran commentator Harsha Bhogle said: "The new ball is a big factor overseas. When the openers blunt the new ball, they give life to the middle order. "India is getting nothing from its openers and that is where the comeback, if there is one, has to start." The third Test starts at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Saturday.

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2020-06-24T03:22:15Z

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