Rohit Sharma watches Ranji Trophy Final at Wankhede, days before IPL 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma was a star attraction during the Ranji Trophy 2024 Final match between Mumbai and Vidarbha at the Wankhede Stadium on March 12, Tuesday. Before joining the Mumbai Indians training camp for the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League, Rohit was spotted inside the Mumbai team’s dressing room. A man of his word, Rohit, who has been promoting the importance of domestic cricket along with the BCCI and the team management, marked his presence during the Ranji Trophy final. Instead of opting for a much-needed break between the IPL and the 5-match Test series against England, the Indian skipper came to support the players. Rohit, who represents Mumbai, would be happy with the team’s performance. His teammates, Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer, scored 73 and 95 each. 19-year-old Musheer Khan stood out with the bat with his 136-run knock as Mumbai were on course to set a massive…

India beat England by five wickets to bag Test series in Ranchi

India batters Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel put together a 72-run partnership as India beat England by five wickets in the fourth Test match in Ranchi and took an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Chasing a target of 192 runs in the fourth innings on Monday, India were reduced to 120-5, but Gill (52) and Jurel (39) calmly guided their side home with their unbeaten partnership on the fifth day of the Test. Young England spinner Shoaib Bashir took three wickets as the visitors kept India’s batters in check until Gill and Jurel steadied the chase. India’s skipper Rohit Sharma said his team’s young players had filled the shoes of missing veterans to shine in cricket’s toughest format. Player of the match Jurel, 23, who made his debut in the previous win in Rajkot, turned the match on its head with his 90 after he lifted India from…

India v England: Shoaib Bashir puts England on top in Ranchi

Shoaib Bashir’s wonderful 4-84 gave England a golden opportunity to take control of the fourth Test against India in Ranchi. Off-spinner Bashir, who is playing in only his second Test, bowled 31 consecutive overs in a spell that stretched across all three sessions of the second day. At one stage he picked up three wickets for five runs in 41 deliveries, then crucially got Yashasvi Jaiswal to chop on to his stumps for 73. From 177-7, India rallied to 219-7 thanks to an unbroken stand of 42 between Dhruv Jurel and Kuldeep Yadav, leaving the hosts 134 behind the 353 England were dismissed for on Saturday morning. Joe Root and Ollie Robinson added 102 for the eighth wicket, with Robinson making 58 for his first half-century in Test cricket. Robinson was the first of three wickets taken in 11 deliveries by Ravindra Jadeja, who mopped up the tail to leave…

Rohit Sharma becomes India’s 4th-highest run-maker in international cricket

Rajkot: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday overtook former skipper Saurav Ganguly to become the fourth-highest run-maker in international cricket. Rohit accomplished this feat against England in the fourth Test at Rajkot. In the match, Rohit scored his 11th Test ton, a knock of 131 runs in 196 balls, with 14 fours and three sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 66.83. Now in 470 international matches, Rohit has scored 18,641 runs at an average of 43.35. He has also scored 47 centuries and 100 fifties for India, with the best score of 264. Above him are the stars like Sachin Tendulkar (34,357 runs), Virat Kohli (26,733 runs) and Rahul Dravid (24,064 runs). In 57 Tests, Rohit has scored 3,958 runs at an average of 45.49, with 11 centuries and 16 fifties. His best score is 212. In 262 ODIs, Rohit has scored 10,709 runs at an average of 49.12,…

SA vs IND: India penalised for slow over rate during Boxing Day Test against South Africa

Team India have been fined 10 percent of their match fee and penalised two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the first Test in Centurion. Chris Broad of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after India were ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration. SA vs IND, 1st Test Day 3 Scorecard | Report Following Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five percent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time. In addition, as per Article 16.11.2 of the ICC World Test Championship playing conditions, a side is penalised one point for each over short. Consequently, two World Test Championship points have been deducted from…

SA vs IND: Rabada rattles India as Rahul displays grit on rain-hit day

Centurion: Kagiso Rabada was at his lethal best, knocking the stuffing out of India‘s batting ‘prima donnas’ with a fifer on a track offering extra and variable bounce as South Africa took control of the proceedings on the opening day of the first Test here Tuesday. KL Rahul (70 batting, 105 balls) continued his love affair with Supersport Park, displaying excellent temperament on a difficult pitch taking India to 208 for 8 in 59 overs when rain forced early stumps. Rabada (5/44 in 17 overs) bowled two of the most intimidating and incisive spells witnessed in recent times to completely rock the Indian batting line-up, which struggled to cope with the conditions. One of the finest fast bowlers in contemporary cricket, Rabada bowled an absolute peach to dismiss Virat Kohli (38 off 64 balls) with the old ball after having bounced out Indian skipper Rohit Sharma (5) in his first spell. In between, Shreyas…

Gautam Gambhir clears equation with Virat Kohli with a heart-warming response

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir’s response to a question regarding Virat Kohli’s 50th ODI century gained widespread attention on social media and for all good reasons. Remember, the two cricketing legends had a heated exchange during the IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore when Gambhir was LSG’s mentor. The intense moment during the IPL 2023 wasn’t the first-ever spat between Gambhir and Kohli as a similar incident happened in the IPL 2013 match between RCB and KKR. “Against which bowler did Virat Kohli score his 50th ODI hundred?” In a viral clip, Gambhir was asked on Star Sports. Gambhir responded quite confidently that Kohli’s 50th hundred came off New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson’s delivery. His fellow expert, Piyush Chawla was also left impressed with the reply. Gambhir was visibly pleased with his recollection of thought and went on to admit that his fight with Virat Kohli was…

Kohli returning to India due to personal reasons ahead of Test series against SA

New Delhi: India’s stalwart batter Virat Kohli is returning to India from South Africa due to personal reasons ahead of the first Test clash against the Proteas according to a BCCI source. Kohli was set to make his first appearance after the World Cup final heartbreak last month. But as of now he is returning back to India but will be available for the Test series which will begin on December 26. “Virat is coming back from South Africa due to some personal reasons but he will be available for the test series against South Africa starting on December 26,” a BCCI source stated. The series will be a part of the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. He will be a crucial figure for India as he was the nation’s leading run scorer during the last WTC cycle with 932 runs from 30 innings and has already netted a century and a fifty from his…

IPL Auction 2024 Full squads: How all the 10 teams line up after the Dubai mini-auction

In Short A total of 72 players were sold in the frenetic mini-auction Mitchell Starc became the most expensive buy ever in IPL World Cup heroes and uncapped youngsters recieved massive bids 72 players were sold for Rs 230.45 crore on a frenetic day in the IPL Auction 2024 in Dubai as all ten teams have completed their squads for next year’s competition. Follow IPL 2024 Auction Highlights from Dubai Overseas pacers and uncapped Indian youngsters stole the lime-light on the busy day in Dubai as Australia’s Mitchell Starc had to break the record set by Pat Cummins in order to establish a new high value at an IPL auction in a space of a few hours. Teams like SRH and Royal Challengers Bangalore vied for Cummins’ attention before the 2016 champions eventually secured his services. RCB, having missed out on Cummins, found themselves needing a significant overhaul in their…

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ENG Vs IRE: Ben Stokes Becomes 1st Captain In Test Cricket’s 146-Year-Old History To Achieve Unique Feat

England registered a huge 10-wicket win over Ireland in the one-off Test at Lord’s in London as the Ben Stokes-led side began their 2023 home summer on a thumping note. In what is going to be a big home season as far as the red-ball cricket is concerned, England made a fantastic start as batters and bowlers both came to party and just were too strong for the young Irish team, who is still new in Test cricket at this level. However, as Ireland skipper Andy Balbirnie said, getting England to bat again was a small win after a record 163-run stand between Mark Adair and Andy McBrine for the 7th wicket. Earlier Stuart Broad’s fifer in the first innings…
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4 June

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Manchester City beat Manchester United to win FA Cup and strike Double

Surely not again? Ilkay Gündogan had already hit one volley and what a volley it was, 13 seconds in, the ball flying into the Manchester United net to make him the fastest ever FA Cup final scorer. Now, early in the second half, the Manchester City midfielder set himself again on the edge of the United box, Kevin De Bruyne having pulled back a free-kick into his sphere of influence. United were level at that point thanks to a Bruno Fernandes penalty – following a real letter-of-the-law handball decision against Jack Grealish on the half hour. Gündogan’s opener had been with his right foot. This time, he allowed the ball to run across him before making the connection with his…
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3 June

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Fact Check: Has Naveen-ul-Haq Been Dropped From Afghanistan ODI Squad For SL Due To Controversial IPL 2023 Stint?

Afghanistan kickstarted the ODI series vs Sri Lanka with a dominant win over the islanders at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on Friday. The Afghans beat SL by 6 wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Ibrahim Zadran was declared as the Player of the Match for his brilliant knock of 98 runs off 98 balls that included 11 fours and 2 sixes respectively. Rahmat Shah also struck a fifty as Afghanistan chased down the target of 269 in 46.5 overs. Earlier, helped by Charith Asalanka’s 95-ball 91, Lankans posted 268/10 on the scoreboard. Dhananjaya de Silva also struck a fifty while other batters could not deliver the goods on the day. Mystery leg-spinner Rashid…
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3 June

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MS Dhoni: How a 41-year-old superstar is reshaping Twenty20 captaincy

When, some 15 years ago, a 38-year-old captained his team to the title at the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) many thought the cliché was true: this was the greatest player never to have captained his country. Shane Warne may or may not have thought so, but as captain of that winning Rajasthan Royals team he played a dual role: as tactician and as father confessor. Australia didn’t see him as captaincy material, but the club did, and he repaid that faith. It is a captaincy role that Mahendra Singh Dhoni has played with equal conviction. In his 250th IPL match, the final this week, he continued to be Chennai Super Kings’ leading on-field tactician and father confessor. His knowledge…
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2 June

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Not Shubman Gill! Wasim Akram Names 26-Year-Old CSK Star As ‘Bright Future Of Indian Cricket’

The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has recently reached its conclusion. Several young Indian stars had stellar seasons and made a name for themselves in the tournament. No one had a more stellar season than Shubman Gill, who finished with the Orange Cap. The Gujarat Titans opener smashed 890 runs and also scored 3 centuries, thus becoming the third batter after Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler to do so. However, legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has named star Chennai Super Kings opener Ruturaj Gaikwad as the one who has a bright future in Indian cricket, and not Shubman Gill. Ruturaj Gaikwad finished 7th on the Orange Cap leaderboard with 590 runs, as he was the second-highest…
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1 June

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This IPL will be remembered for MS Dhoni…there has never been a spectacle as big: Former PCB chief Ramiz Raja

The 2023 Indian Premier League left the collective jaw of world cricket wide open with an epic conclusion that saw the Chennai Super Kings best Gujarat Titans in the final to win their fifth title, thanks to a last ball boundary from Ravindra Jadeja. Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja also lavished praise on the league’s 16th edition and said that it would be remembered for the CSK skipper. “This IPL will be remembered for the color yellow, and for MS Dhoni,” Raja said in a video on his YouTube channel. “Because his humility, the Dhonimania, his captaincy, his calmness, and his keeping will be remembered for the ages.” Chants 🙌Cheers 😎Celebrations 🥳Ft. Chennai Super Kings 💛#TATAIPL | #Final…
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Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan join Harvard B-School. Score a first in cricketing history

After proving their mettle on the field, Pakistani cricketers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are set to make their mark at Harvard Business School. They’ve enrolled in Harvard’s executive education programme on the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports, making them the first cricketers to attend the prestigious institution. But it’s not as if Pakistan’s top cricketers will enjoy campus life for an extended period. The executive course is just four days long and costs around $10,000. Babar Azam is the number one ranked ODI batter and captain of the Pakistan cricket team, and Muhammad Rizwan is the vice-captain of the Pakistan Test cricket team. They will join the programme with their mentor Talha Rehmani, founder-CEO, Saya Corporation, Dawn reported. “The trio…
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31 May

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CSK wins IPL: Dhoni’s delayed retirement delights fans

Cricketer MS Dhoni has announced that he will not retire after winning a record fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title. The former India captain, 41, was expected to retire from all forms of cricket but said that love from his fans has made him give it another try. Led by Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings beat the Gujarat Titans on Monday night to win the trophy. The “double good news” sparked massive celebration by fans on social media. One Chennai Super Kings supporter called Dhoni’s decision not to retire “a great gift” for fans of the team. “Allowing CSK and the fans to savour the moment by not announcing his retirement is classic Dhoni!” another fan said. Dhoni’s CSK won…
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30 May

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IPL 2023: CSK clinches record-equalling fifth title, beats GT by 5 wickets

Chennai Super Kings claimed a record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans Ahmedabad: Chennai Super Kings claimed a record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in a rain-affected but thrilling summit showdown here on Monday. B Sai Sudharsan slammed 96 in 47 balls as Gujarat Titans posted 214 for four after being asked to bat first. Set a revised target of 171 in 15 overs after rain interrupted play at the start of the second innings of a final that was pushed to the reserve day owing to heavy downpour, CSK completed the task in the last ball at a packed Narendra Modi Stadium in what could turn out to be the legendary Mahendra Singh…
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Tiwtter reacts to MSD Win

Ziva hugging MS Dhoni after the win. jageja hugging his wife ar the moments today What a lovely pictures!CSK CSK CSK chants all over the stadium 🔥🔥#MSDhoni 💛 #IPLFinal2023 #IPL2023Finals #MSDhoni𓃵 #jadeja pic.twitter.com/Y9lOV9S5uP— 👑👌🌟 (@superking1816) May 29, 2023 https://twitter.com/Viratkolhi_/status/1663278945624809474 This video will be etched into our hearts for eternity. 💛Seeing him happy makes me calm💛Csk💛 #MSDhoni #IPL2023Finals #Jadeja #CSK #MSDhoni𓃵 #Thala_MSD#IPL_Final_2023 pic.twitter.com/PiihOtMUWE— jagadeesh Digumarthi (@jagadeesh9118) May 29, 2023 #IPL2023Finals #MSDhoni #CSKvsGT #GTvCSK#CSKvGT Deepak Chahar is so sweet and funny.. 😂He said he told pathirana and Conway how much money will they get once they win the title… By converting the money into SL currency and NZ currencyTo keep them motivated in funny way pic.twitter.com/W22aVY4Y4J— 👑👌🌟 (@superking1816) May 29, 2023 Picture…
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