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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.

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KKR Breaks 12-Year Wankhede Drought, Eliminates MI from Playoffs

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's three-year stadium ban, imposed after an altercation with security staff during Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) last victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium in 2012, has finally been broken. KKR's 12-year drought at the venue came to an

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Seam Bowling Dominates as 20 Wickets Fall on Opening Day of Somerset-Essex Clash

Twenty wickets fell on the opening day of Somerset's Vitality County Championship First Division match against Essex at Taunton, with seam bowlers dominating the action. Essex, who lost the toss and batted first on an overcast morning, were bowled out for 156. Migael Pretorius led the Somerset attack

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Cricket's Batting Bonanza: Bowlers Face Extinction as Batters Reign Supreme

Cricket's Batting Bonanza: A Tale of Pampered Batters and Endangered Bowlers In the golden age of cricket, the game was known as a "Gentleman's Game." However, in the modern era of Twenty20 cricket, it has transformed into a "Batter's Game."

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Billy Root Half-Century Against Brother Joe's Yorkshire in Rain-Hit Opener

Glamorgan's Billy Root, the younger brother of England Test captain Joe Root, made a half-century against his sibling's Yorkshire side on the rain-affected opening day of their Vitality County Championship clash at Headingley. Billy Root, a left-handed opener, scored a measured 51 off 95 balls before

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Piyush Chawla Becomes Second-Highest Wicket-Taker in IPL History

Piyush Chawla Ascends to Second Place in IPL Wicket-Taking History Mumbai Indians' seasoned spinner Piyush Chawla etched his name in the annals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday, becoming the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament's history. The 35-year-old achieved this remarkable feat during the IPL

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Robinson Leads Sussex Charge on Gloomy First Day Against Derbyshire

Sussex Dominate Gloomy First Day Against Derbyshire in County Championship England fast bowler Ollie Robinson led Sussex's charge on a gloomy first day of the Vitality County Championship match against Derbyshire at Derby. Despite not being at his best, Robinson bowled five consecutive maidens and claimed two wickets

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CSK Pacer Deepak Chahar Ruled Out of Punjab Kings Clash with Groin Injury

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have suffered a setback ahead of their upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Sunday. Pacer Deepak Chahar, a key member of the CSK bowling attack, has been ruled out of the game due to a groin injury. Chahar sustained the injury

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Bumrah Extends IPL Record with Three-Wicket Haul

Jasprit Bumrah Extends Record with Three-Wicket Haul in IPL Mumbai Indians' pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has further cemented his dominance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by extending his record for the most three-wicket hauls in the tournament's history. In a match against Kolkata Knight Riders at

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Evison's Fifty Rescues Kent from Lancashire Dominance

Kent's Joey Evison played a valiant innings of 50 not out, but Lancashire dominated the opening day of their Vitality County Championship clash at Emirates Old Trafford. Evison, aided by Grant Stewart's 33, rescued Kent from a precarious 129 for six. The duo launched a counterattack

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Russell's Run Out Costs Kolkata Knight Riders in Loss to Mumbai Indians

Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell Suffers Costly Run Out in Loss to Mumbai Indians Kolkata Knight Riders' hopes of securing their first win at the Wankhede Stadium since 2012 were dashed on Friday as they were bowled out for a modest 169 by the Mumbai Indians. The match

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Mayank Yadav and Deepak Chahar's IPL 2024 Hopes Fade Amid Injuries

Mayank Yadav and Deepak Chahar's IPL 2024 Hopes Dwindle Due to Injuries Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav's IPL 2024 campaign is likely over after sustaining a suspected abdominal muscle tear during the match against Mumbai Indians. This is his second injury setback in the past

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Heather Knight Joins Somerset Board to Advise on Women's Cricket

Somerset's appointment of England captain Heather Knight to their board has been hailed as a shrewd move by England Women's head coach Jon Lewis. Knight's role will involve advising on cricketing matters as Somerset prepares to compete in the top tier of the new

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Sourav Ganguly Rates Indian T20 World Cup Team as 'Very Strong'

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed confidence in the Indian team's chances at the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in the USA and West Indies from June 2 to 29. Assessing the 15-member Indian squad, Ganguly praised the team's depth and

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Corey Anderson to Represent USA in 2024 T20 World Cup

Corey Anderson, a former New Zealand international, has been named in the USA squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Anderson, who represented New Zealand in the 2015 ODI World Cup and the 2014 and 2016 T20 World Cups, will now don the USA jersey for the upcoming tournament. The

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West Indies Announce 15-Man Squad for 2024 T20 World Cup

West Indies have unveiled their 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, with Shimron Hetmyer making a notable return and Shamar Joseph receiving a surprise call-up. Hetmyer, who famously missed his flight to the 2022 T20 World Cup, has been recalled to the fold after a strong showing in

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Rohit Sharma Benched as Impact Substitute After Criticizing IPL Rule

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, who had previously criticized the IPL's "impact player" rule, found himself benched in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as an impact substitute in an IPL 2024 game. Sharma had expressed his disapproval of the rule, stating that it

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Mumbai Indians' Playoff Hopes Dwindle Despite Captain's Vow to Fight On

Mumbai Indians' Playoff Hopes Dwindle Despite Captain's Vow to Fight On Mumbai Indians' quest for a sixth Indian Premier League (IPL) title appears increasingly elusive as the team continues to struggle in the 2024 season. Despite having five matches remaining, the five-time champions find themselves in

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Mumbai Indians Fall Short Despite Bumrah's Five-Wicket Haul

Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Friday. MI made one change to their lineup, bringing in Naman Dhir in place of Mohammad Nabi, while KKR fielded the same playing