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Indian Express
2 days ago
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- Indian Express
‘After Sachin, I've seen somebody who will take the world by storm': How Rohit Sharma was picked for India A before Mumbai debut
India ODI captain Rohit Sharma has completed 18 years since making his international debut in June 2007 in Ireland. What makes the 38-year-old's journey in professional cricket is the fact that Rohit belonged to a rare bunch of players in making his senior debut on a rung above his state team, Mumbai, back in 2006. Interestingly, Rohit's maiden First-Class match at the senior level was against New Zealand A with the India A side on a quaint cricket ground on the northern stretches of Australia in Darwin. Rohit also went on to make his 50-over List A debut in the Deodhar Trophy for West Zone, scoring an unbeaten 31 in a match-winning cause at No. 8. Within a year, Rohit burst into the India ODI team and played a crucial hand in the T20 World Cup triumph in 2007. Former India batter and selector Jatin Paranjape recently revealed how his late father and renowned coach, Vasoo Paranjape, spotted a young Rohit's talent and even passed on a glorious prophecy. 'I remember my father (Vasoo Paranjape) was the chief talent scout of the MCA. He came back saying, 'Jatin, after Sachin (Tendulkar), I have seen somebody who will take the world by storm'. I said, 'Who is it?'. He said, 'There is this boy called Rohit Sharma, who hasn't played any cricket and they don't rate him, but I have had a chat with a couple of coaches today and they have picked him in the developmental squad'. I said, 'Yeah, we have heard of him too in the Mumbai dressing room'. He said, 'This guy is going to be the next Mumbai player to play for India',' revealed Jatin on 'A Century of Stories' podcast with Cyrus Broacha. Paranjape also said that it was the involvement of former India wicket-keeper and then-selector Kiran More who brought Rohit into the national radar, even before he had made his Mumbai debut in any format. 'For players like these, you need a lot of strategic planning to be had in your career. That cannot be done by a player. For me, Kiran More being a part of the selection committee when Rohit was just kind of coming up was a very big advantage because Kiran has got a super, super eye for talent. Kiran picked him before the MCA picked him. He played for India A before he played for Mumbai. Those are the kind of people you need'. After a disastrous tour to Australia, Rohit announced his Test retirement in May, wrapping up his stint in whites with over 4000 runs and an average just above 40. The former India skipper still, however, remains as India's leading run-scorer in the World Test Championship. Jatin stated that Rohit received a much-needed revival in Tests from former head coach Ravi Shastri, who pushed him to open in 2019. 'That's the big moment (when Shastri told him to open the batting). I remember I was part of the selection committee at that time. That was Ravi Shastri's idea (to get Rohit Sharma to open the batting). Superb thinker. Ravi is 3-4 steps ahead of everybody when it comes to reading the game.' 'I remember he was not playing Test cricket for India. And we had this conversation, and he said, 'I started playing cricket with a red ball, Jatin. How can you say that I am not interested in Test cricket?' I got the message and I was hoping that that was what he would say. He said he lives for Test cricket. I think Rohit Sharma could have done a lot more in Test cricket. I think he would be the first one to say that as well. I was a little bit disappointed that he chose to drop himself in Sydney because we could have levelled the series,' Paranjpe said.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Prayagraj lad becomes fourth UP cricketer to join elite BCCI referee panel
Prayagraj: In a remarkable achievement, from Prayagraj has topped the BCCI match referee exam held in Ahmedabad with an impressive score of 84.5 marks. This outstanding performance has earned him a coveted spot in the elite referee panel. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Among 62 candidates, Shukla's selection in the top 10 is a matter of great pride for the city, and he has become only the fourth cricketer from Uttar Pradesh to achieve this prestigious honour. A seasoned cricketer, Shivakant — a resident of Minto Road — has played 85 first-class matches, scoring over 4,000 runs, and was part of the Uttar Pradesh team that won the Ranji Trophy in 2005-06. Known for his dedication and memorable innings, including an unbeaten 178-run knock lasting 821 minutes, Shivakant is now ready to embrace his new role. The examination, held from June 17-19, saw 62 cricketers competing for a position in the prestigious BCCI referee panel. Shivakant's roots trace back to Kurni village in Jaunpur, but he has strong ties to Prayagraj, where he settled with his family after his father Shivprasad Shukla's appointment as DIG registrar of registration in 1995. The city, along with Lucknow, has been his home ever since. "After doing my early schooling in Prayagraj, I joined sports college in Lucknow and completed my schooling, from high school to undergraduate, in the state capital and I am presently posted at Deen Dayal Upadhayay Junction as deputy chief ticket inspector," 39-year-old Shivakant told TOI. Shivakant described his achievement as a "pleasant surprise" and expressed his readiness to take on the new responsibilities as a BCCI match referee. He follows in the footsteps of notable cricketers from Uttar Pradesh, including as Sunil Chaturvedi (Kanpur, retired), Rohit Prakash (Prayagraj) and Parvinder Singh (Meerut), who have previously held this esteemed position. Shivakant's cricketing career is marked by impressive achievements. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As a left-handed opening batsman and right-arm off-break bowler, he played 85 first-class and 35 List A matches. His first-class career yielded 4,198 runs, featuring seven centuries and 19 half-centuries. Shukla's resume boasts appearances in top domestic tournaments, including the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Deodhar Trophy, and Irani Trophy. He also represented India at the Under-19 and Under-17 levels, participating in the 2003 Asia Cup and the 2002 Triangular Series. His wife Dr Pooja Tiwari Shukla is a practising dentist in the Sangam City and stays in Prayagraj with her four-year-old daughter Lavyanya and in-laws.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Mahi bhaiya...': Ex-India cricketer shares an adorable video of MS Dhoni playing with his son
MS Dhoni plays with Saurabh Tiwary's son. (Screengrabs) Former India cricketer Saurabh Tiwary on Tuesday shared an adorable video of his son, Sourish, playing with MS Dhoni in a gym. In a 16 seconds video, Dhoni can be seen having fun with his former Jharkhand and India teammate. "Mahi Bhaiya playing with my son Sourish," Tiwary, who has played three ODIs for India, captioned the video on his Facebook page. Tiwary made his India debut under MS Dhoni in 2010 against Australia in Visakhapatnam. Last month, the 35-year-old southpaw was elected as the secretary and joint secretary respectively of the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA). Tiwary announced his retirement from professional cricket in February last year. He represented Jharkhand for 17 years, captaining the team 88 times across formats, and also played for four IPL franchises. Tiwary was more prolific in domestic cricket, playing 115 first-class matches across 17 years and amassing 8,030 runs in 189 innings at an average of 47.51, including 22 hundreds and 34 fifties. IND vs ENG 1st Test: KL Rahul's grit, Rishabh Pant's fire keep India alive His List A career began in 2006. He made 4,050 runs in 116 games with 27 fifties and six hundreds at an average of 46.55. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Tiwary finishes with an IPL tally of 1,494 runs at an average of 28.73 and a strike rate of 120. He captained his state 88 times across formats, winning 36, losing 33, and drawing 19. He also led East Zone seven times — six in the 50-over Deodhar Trophy in 2023 and once in the four-day Duleep Trophy in 2010. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Sarpanch sahab' Shreyas Iyer: Man with the golden touch—took three teams to IPL finals but fell short for Punjab Kings
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel 'Jahan matter bade hote hai, wahan sarpanch sahab khade hote hai,' his Punjab Kings (PBKS) deputy Shashank Singh had said after Iyer's 87* in Qualifier 2. And it's true. When the stakes are high, Shreyas Iyer is never far. Statistics are proving his worth, Iyer fell just short to create history to become first captain to lift three consecutive IPL titles with three different Iyer, this marked a second straight IPL final in as many seasons, but this time in red, not the purple of Kolkata Knight Riders or the blue of Delhi Capitals . His career, particularly in knockout matches, has become a pattern of high-stakes performances and leadership under pressure. Across formats and domestic levels, few Indian cricketers have maintained such consistency in record in tournament finals underscores his reputation as a dependable performer. He has featured in 16 finals across T20, List A, and first-class formats, scoring 940 runs in 21 innings at an average of two centuries and seven fifties, Iyer has ended up on the winning side in ten of those T20 finals, he has played four games and scored 121 runs with two not outs, averaging 60.5. He has one half-century in these matches, including a 65* for Delhi Capitals in the 2020 final. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2022 and 2024 finals, he contributed key runs to help Mumbai win both. His unbeaten 87 in Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians is now among the standout individual knocks of IPL white-ball finals, Iyer has amassed 413 runs across 10 games with an average of 51.62. His highest score came in the 2018-19 Deodhar Trophy final, when he made 148 for India B. He played supporting roles in India's 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2017-18 Deodhar Trophy red-ball cricket, Iyer's impact has been no different. His 117 in the 2015-16 Ranji final helped Mumbai clinch the title. In the 2023-24 final, he scored a vital 95 in the second innings. He also contributed in Mumbai's Irani Cup wins and West Zone's Duleep Trophy leadership in 2024 was pivotal for KKR's IPL win. Now with Punjab Kings, a franchise often labelled as underachievers, he has guided them to a final after a decade-long run to this final has not been without setbacks. After being excluded from BCCI's central contracts in 2023-24, Iyer returned with performances in domestic cricket, including wins in the Ranji Trophy, SMAT, and Irani Cup for Mumbai. He carried that form into IPL 2024 and into the current season with also played a key role in India's campaigns in the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy. In the World Cup, he scored 530 runs at an average of 66.25. He was India's top-scorer in the Champions Trophy with 243 runs, including two fifties. In 2025 so far, he has scored 424 runs in eight ODIs at an average of IPL 2025, Iyer has added over 600 runs, with six half-centuries. His consistency in crunch moments and experience in finals makes him a central figure in Tuesday's much of the focus remains on Virat Kohli and RCB's long wait for a title, Iyer's journey has quietly built a parallel narrative—of redemption, leadership, and big-match temperament.
NDTV
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
From IPL To Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Shreyas Iyer's Love Affair With Finals
Shreyas Iyer will walk into his second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) final on Tuesday evening, but this time not in the purple and gold of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He will instead be donning the red of Punjab Kings (PBKS), as they face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Iyer's blistering 87 off just 41 balls in the Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians (MI) took Punjab to their second IPL final after eleven years. Few players in Indian cricket carry such a prolific record on the grandest stage of domestic and international competitions. In T20 finals alone, Iyer has made four appearances. He scored an unbeaten 65 for Delhi Capitals (DC) in their 2020 IPL final loss to Mumbai Indians. Representing Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2022 final, he chipped in with a composed 34 in a victorious effort against Himachal Pradesh. In the IPL 2024 final with KKR, he remained not out on 6 as his team clinched the title against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Most recently, in the SMAT 2024 final, Iyer contributed 16 runs for Mumbai in a winning effort against Madhya Pradesh. Across these four T20 finals, Iyer has scored 121 runs in four innings with two not outs, averaging an outstanding 60.5 with one half-century, while finishing on the winning side in three of those encounters. When it comes to white-ball finals overall, encompassing both T20 and List A formats, Iyer has featured in 10 such matches. Across ten innings, with two of those being unbeaten, he has compiled 413 runs at a stellar average of 51.62. His highest score in a white-ball final came in the 2018-19 Deodhar Trophy final, where he blazed his way to 148 for India B against India C, although it came in a losing cause. In the 2017-18 Deodhar Trophy final, he scored 61 for India B against Karnataka in a winning effort. He also registered 48 for India in the 2025 Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, playing a crucial supporting role in India's title win. In earlier appearances, he had scored 24 for India B in the 2015-16 Deodhar Trophy final, which ended in defeat, and 7 for Mumbai in the 2018 Vijay Hazare Trophy final against Delhi, a match Mumbai won. Out of these ten white-ball finals, Iyer has been part of the winning team six times. In first-class cricket finals, Iyer has maintained his reputation as a high-impact player. His breakthrough came in the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy final against Saurashtra, where he struck a majestic 117 and was named 'Player of the Match' in Mumbai's title win. More recently, in the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha, he scored a crucial 95 in the second innings, and a 7 in the first, guiding his side to yet another title. In the 2016 Irani Cup, representing Mumbai against the Rest of India, Iyer scored 55 in the first innings before falling for a duck in the second, as Mumbai went down in a close contest. Playing for the Rest of India in the 2019 Irani Cup final against Vidarbha, he scored 19 in the first innings and an unbeaten 61 in the second, though the team ended on the losing side. In 2024, Iyer once again featured in the Irani Cup, this time representing Mumbai against the Rest of India, scoring 57 and 8 to help Mumbai clinch a memorable win. He also played a key role in the 2022 Duleep Trophy final for West Zone against South Zone, making scores of 37 and 71 in a successful outing. Cumulatively, across all formats, T20, List A, and first-class, Iyer has featured in 16 tournament finals, batting in 21 innings and remaining not out on three occasions. He has scored a total of 940 runs at an average of 52.22. These performances include two centuries and seven half-centuries. Out of the 16 finals he has featured in, his teams have emerged victorious ten times. Now, as he gears up for yet another final, this time leading Punjab Kings. Iyer carries with him not just form, but a proven pedigree in finals cricket. His unbeaten 87 against Mumbai in Qualifier 2 has already stamped his authority on this season's playoffs. Listen to the latest songs, only on
