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Gujarat Titans Back Mohit Sharma Despite Poor IPL 2024 Performances

Ahead of their crucial clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Gujarat Titans Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki has expressed unwavering support for right-arm seamer Mohit Sharma, despite his underwhelming performances in the ongoing edition. Mohit Sharma, who emerged as the joint second-highest wicket-taker in

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Aakash Chopra Slams 'Fan-Armies' for Fake Rohit Sharma Quote

Aakash Chopra Slams 'Fan-Armies' for Spreading Fake News About Rohit Sharma Former India batter Aakash Chopra has vehemently condemned "fan-armies" for attributing a fabricated quote regarding India captain Rohit Sharma to him. In a viral post, a fan account falsely claimed that Chopra had advocated for

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RCB vs GT: Must-Win Clash for Playoff Hopes

RCB vs GT: A Must-Win Clash for Playoff Hopes Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) face off in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 encounter on Saturday, with both teams desperate for a victory to keep their playoff aspirations alive. RCB, currently languishing at the bottom of

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Mumbai Indians' Playoff Hopes Dwindle After KKR Defeat

Mumbai Indians (MI), led by Hardik Pandya, are facing an uphill battle in the ongoing IPL 2024 season. Currently languishing in ninth place with six points and a net run rate of -0.356, their chances of finishing in the top three are slim. However, they still have a mathematical

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India Faces Dilemma over Champions Trophy Participation in Pakistan

Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif has raised concerns over India's potential decision to boycott the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year. He believes that refusing to participate in an ICC event could have severe consequences for the Indian team. Latif emphasized that teams are obligated to fulfill their

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Ashwin Raises Concerns Over Power-Hitting's Impact on Cricket Stadiums

Ravichandran Ashwin, the world-renowned off-spinner, has raised concerns about the impact of extreme power-hitting on the relevance of cricket stadiums. He believes that the current trend towards massive totals is making the size of playing fields less significant, potentially leading to a one-sided game. Ashwin's observations stem from

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Sehwag Slams MI Tactics, Questions Pandya's Batting Position

Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag has expressed his bewilderment over the tactics employed by Mumbai Indians (MI) during their 24-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Chasing a modest target of 170, MI's batting lineup crumbled, losing wickets at regular intervals.

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KKR's Venkatesh Iyer Reveals Surprising WWE Obsession

Venkatesh Iyer's Surprising WWE Obsession Revealed Kolkata Knight Riders' star batsman Venkatesh Iyer has unveiled an unexpected passion beyond the cricket field: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). In a recent episode of the team's show 'Knights Dugout,' Iyer shared his fascination with the staged

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DC's Stubbs and Fraser-McGurk: A Friendship Built on Golf and Aggression

Delhi Capitals' Stubbs and Fraser-McGurk: A Bond Forged on Golf and Aggression Tristan Stubbs and Jake Fraser-McGurk, two rising stars of the Delhi Capitals (DC), have forged a close friendship on and off the field. In a recent interview, the duo opened up about their bond, their experiences in

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Kohli's Post-Match Dietary Indulgences: Batters vs. Bowlers

Virat Kohli's Post-Match Dietary Indulgences: A Tale of Batters vs. Bowlers Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli recently shared his witty take on post-match dietary indulgences during a promotional event for his team, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). When asked about his favorite guilty pleasure snack after a match, Kohli

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T20 Cricket Vital for Game's Future, Says Sourav Ganguly

T20 Cricket: A Vital Force in the Evolution of the Game, Says Sourav Ganguly Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has emphasized the significance of T20 cricket in the modern era, stating that it has the potential to drive the game forward. Ganguly believes that the shortened format will continue

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PCB's Late Coaching Appointments Raise Concerns Ahead of T20 World Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) recent appointment of Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as head coaches for the white-ball and red-ball teams, respectively, has sparked debate within the cricket fraternity. The timing of the appointments, just days before the ICC T20 World Cup, has raised concerns among experts.

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MS Dhoni's Mentorship Transforms Sri Lankan Pacer Matheesha Pathirana into IPL Star

MS Dhoni, the legendary Indian cricketer and former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, has a reputation for nurturing young talent and transforming them into exceptional performers. Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana is the latest beneficiary of Dhoni's mentorship, experiencing a meteoric rise in the ongoing Indian Premier League

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Hardik Pandya Embraces Fatherhood, Finds Calmness and Perspective

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has opened up about the profound impact fatherhood has had on his life and perspective. Since becoming a father, Pandya has experienced a shift in his priorities and a newfound sense of calmness. "My cricket didn't change much, but as a person,

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Irfan Pathan Exposes Hardik Pandya's Captaincy Woes in Mumbai Indians' Loss

Mumbai Indians' (MI) dismal performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) has raised concerns about the team's leadership under captain Hardik Pandya. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has been vocal in his criticism of Pandya's tactics, suggesting a lack of respect for the captain

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Kohli's Strike Rate Debate: Former Cricketers Slam Double Standards

Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli has been a consistent run-scorer in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, despite facing criticism over his strike rate. Kohli currently sits second in the scoring charts with 500 runs in 10 matches, just nine runs behind Orange Cap

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Mumbai Indians' IPL Woes Continue with Eighth Loss to Kolkata Knight Riders

Mumbai Indians' dismal IPL 2024 campaign continued on Friday as they suffered an eighth defeat, this time at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing a modest target of 170, Mumbai's batting lineup crumbled, with the team eventually bowled out for 145 in

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KKR Triumph Over MI with Iyer's Half-Century and Spin Twins' Brilliance

Venkatesh Iyer's valiant half-century and a brilliant bowling performance from Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy propelled Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a morale-boosting victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday. Despite losing early wickets, Iyer played

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Virat Kohli Teases Shubman Gill Ahead of RCB-GT IPL Clash

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to face off in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. Ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, GT skipper Shubman Gill paid a surprise visit to the RCB dressing room, where he was

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Kaneria Questions BCCI Selectors Over Rinku Singh's T20 World Cup Exclusion

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has raised concerns over the exclusion of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh from India's 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Kaneria believes that Rinku should have been included in the main squad, while Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder Hardik Pandya

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Mitchell Starc Bounces Back with 4-Wicket Haul, Credits Impact Player Rule

Mitchell Starc, the most expensive pick in IPL history, has endured a challenging start to his 2024 campaign. Despite his hefty price tag of INR 24.75 crore, the Australian pacer has struggled to make an impact, with just seven wickets and an economy of 11.78 in his first

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RCB's Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy as Rain Threatens Gujarat Titans Clash

The scorching heat in Karnataka has brought immense relief to Bengaluru with Friday afternoon's rain. However, the conditions have raised concerns for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as they languish at the bottom of the IPL points table with only three wins from 10 matches. RCB's hopes

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Urvashi Rautela's Awkward Responses to Pant and Shah Questions

Urvashi Rautela's Awkward Responses to Questions About Rishabh Pant and Naseem Shah On Friday, a video of Bollywood actor Urvashi Rautela facing uncomfortable questions about Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant and Pakistani bowler Naseem Shah went viral on social media. The queries, which ranged from marriage to crushes, left

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Mumbai Indians' Playoff Hopes Dim as Captaincy Questions Linger

Mumbai Indians' dismal IPL 2024 campaign continued with an eighth defeat in 11 matches, this time at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders by 24 runs. The loss marked MI's first against KKR at the Wankhede Stadium in 12 years and raised questions about captain Hardik Pandya&

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Manish Pandey's Impact Propels KKR to Victory Over MI

Manish Pandey's impact as an impact player proved pivotal in Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) 24-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. After KKR's top order collapsed, Pandey entered the fray at No. 7 and played a crucial 31-ball 42.