
Nitin Naik
Associate Sports Editor at The Times of India
Associate Sports Editor with the Times of India, I write on sport. I am a cricket and tennis buff. Views expressed are personal.
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5 days ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Nitin Naik
TrendingRohit Sharma, celebrated for his six-hitting prowess, retired from Test cricket after 67 matches. Despite his aggressive reputation, his disciplined approach during India's 2021 England tour, marked by numerous deliveries left alone, highlighted his adaptability. Transformed into a successful Test opener in 2019, Sharma's temperament and ability to pick length early were key to his success.
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1 month ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Nitin Naik
NewsSports NewsCricket NewsAs IPL turns 18, how have franchises evolved in terms of choosing captainsTrendingIn the evolution of IPL captains, teams now prefer strategic leaders over mere brand icons. Stars like Shane Warne in the past and Shreyas Iyer currently combined tactical acumen with on-field performance. Modern IPL teams focus on players prominent in the playing XI, irrespective of their presence or not in the national T20I team, emphasizing performance and leadership skills.
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2 months ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Nitin Naik
NewsSports NewsCricket NewsChampions Trophy, India vs Pakistan: Will Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli rise to the occasion? TrendingVeteran cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli look to bolster their already impressive records against Pakistan in their upcoming encounters. With their careers nearing the end, the duo aims to make a significant impact and achieve greatness once more in white-ball cricket.
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Feb 3, 2025 |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Nitin Naik
Abhishek Sharma scored a record-breaking 54-ball 135 against England, showcasing his improved consistency and shot selection. Mentored by Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara, Sharma's performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and IPL highlighted his remarkable strike rates and intent, further solidifying his role in India's T20 squad. MAKING IT COUNT: With his swashbuckling century, Abhishek Sharma has made everyone sit up and take notice.
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Feb 2, 2025 |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Nitin Naik
India defeated England by 150 runs in the fifth T20I, winning the series 4-1. Abhishek Sharma scored a thrilling 135 runs off 54 balls, the highest by an Indian in T20Is. Varun Chakravarthy took 14 wickets, being named Player of the Series. India trounce England by 150 runs, win series 4-1MUMBAI: Abhishek Sharma isn't yet the darling of corporate companies in terms of endorsements, but his T20 batting graph has risen so sharply since the last IPL that someone will soon queue up at his door step.
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