'India need to prepare a good fast bowling unit in 2024'
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Australia's Dane Bird-Smith won the gold with a Games' record time of 1.19.34 seconds. In a keen contest, he was just four seconds ahead of England's Tom Bosworth. Kenya's Samuel Ireri Gathimba was third in 1.19.51 seconds.
Reader Ravi Mehta sent us this picture from Brisbane.
Ifran Pathan's retirement was on expected lines as he did not even put himself in the IPL auction pool, last month.
Hardik Pandya secured a Grade A contract despite not participating in Ranji Trophy matches
Join us in congratulating the two players for winning the inaugural ICC awards.
The Samajwadi Party and Congress have announced that they will contest together under the INDIA bloc.
Indian pace ace Irfan Pathan has decided to tie the knot with his long-time friend Shivangi Dev, a chartered accountant working in Australia. Irfan, 24, met Shivangi, 22, in Canberra in 2003 when the Indian team was touring Australia and proposed to her when she was on a visit to Vadodara three years back. Shivangi, daughter of a diplomat now posted in Spain, promptly said 'yes' when Irfan asked whether she would marry him, Irfan's father Mehbubkhan Pathan said.
Out-of-favour seamer Irfan Pathan finds inspiration in S Sreesanth's spectacular return to international cricket and believes he too can claw his way back to the Indian team with some solid performances in domestic cricket.
Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden also wants Kohli to bat as much as possible in the powerplay.
All-rounder Irfan Pathan has been ruled out of the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy, later this month, following an injury. He is replaced in the India Red squad, which will be led by his brother Yusuf, by Kerala medium-pacer Sandeep Warrier.
'He (Kohli) is one of the best players, and we will plan against him as well'
Kolkata Knight Riders began preparations for season four of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by signing lanky Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan on the recommendation of their bowling coach Wasim Akram, it was reported on Tuesday.
Despite a good showing in the Indian Premier League and domestic season, Irfan Pathan continues to find himself in the wilderness.
Ifran Pathan's wife can be seen wearing a burqa in the photograph but her exposed hands and nail polish has enraged many.
A fit-again Irfan Pathan feels that he is close to bowling at his best and it's just a matter of time before he is again back in contention for the seam bowling all-rounder's slot in the Indian cricket team that has been up for grabs for some time.
It remains to be seen if he gets a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the BCCI, which has maintained a tough stance in not allowing Indian cricketers to participate in T20 leagues such as BBL, CPL and BPL.
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Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar returned to the cricket field once again after playing his last international back in 2013, featuring in the One World One Family Cup match held at Bengaluru on Thursday.
The Nassau County ground's pitch in New York has become a concern in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
The BSP has not entered into any alliances and has also been keen to shed the tag of being a 'B-team' of the BJP.
Read Shaun Suvarna sent us this photograph. He met cricketer Irfan Pathan on the flight from Bangalore to Mumbai.
'Pray for others too and stand a better chance of having your prayers answered.'
Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar says he would have picked a much younger Indian squad for the T20 World Cup since loading the side with seniors has not worked in the past.
Irfan Pathan shone with the ball as visitors Baroda took the upper hand against hosts Hyderabad on the second day of the Super League Group B Ranji Trophy encounter.
After being missed out on earning a contract from Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises in the auction ahead of its 10th season, veteran all-rounder Irfan Pathan penned an emotional letter to his fans and followers.
Delhi Daredevils all-rounder Irfan Pathan draws inspiration from his elder brother Yusuf and hopes to follow the explosive right-hander's footstep when it comes to power-hitting in cricket matches.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Saturday that left arm pacer Mohammad Irfan and experienced allrounder Shoaib Malik would remain in India with the national squad for the three-match One-day series, beginning in Chennai on Sunday.
Walker K T Irfan, who surprised everyone with his creditable 10th place finish at the London Games in the 20km walk race, is a new addition to the list of talented sportspersons supported by the Olympic Gold Quest.
Gavaskar felt that Rinku's form in the ongoing IPL had to do with him not being included in the main squad.
A dodgy knee has kept Irfan Pathan out of action and the all-rounder is really disappointed that he won't be a part of the India-Pakistan limited overs series.
Pakistan have been dealt a blow ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Australia with the news that left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Irfan will miss the remainder of the tournament due to a stress fracture of the pelvis.
With the burden of captaincy off his shoulders, Rohit Sharma will be able to play with a lot of freedom which will help five-time champions Mumbai Indians, reckoned former Australia T20 skipper Aaron Finch.
Responding to Chappell's request, Roberts was at the nets watching Irfan bowl.
The best they can do, in the event they defeat Australia and line up for the semi-final in Sydney, is summon spinner Saeed Ajmal.
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