<p>Jay Shah, president of the Asian Cricket Council and the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Friday said the situation of hosting the Asia Cup 2022 in Sri Lanka, will be assessed on the day of the final of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).</p>

<p>Asia Cup 2022 was scheduled to be hosted in Sri Lanka on August 27 but due to the ongoing economic crisis in the country, many questions are being raised. Sri Lanka is battling a severe economic crisis with food and fuel scarcity affecting a large number of the people in the island nation since the onset of the pandemic.</p>

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<p>"I had a detailed discussion with the officials of Sri Lanka Cricket on the situation in the country and its impact on cricket. SLC is hopeful of delivering a safe and successful Men`s Asia Cup. The office-bearers of SLC will be hosted at IPL 2022 final on May 29, and we will further assess the situation," Jay Shah told ANI.</p>

<p>The economy has been in a free-fall since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting tourism, the biggest contributor to Sri Lanka`s GDP.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka is also facing a foreign exchange shortage, which has affected its capacity to import food and fuel.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The shortage of essential goods forced Sri Lanka to seek assistance from friendly countries. The economic situation has led to huge protests with demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.</p>

<p>Earlier, in a special address to the nation on Monday, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa requested people to remain patient and stop taking to the streets in order to enable the government to resolve the situation.</p>


Jay Shah, president of the Asian Cricket Council and the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Friday said the situation of hosting the Asia Cup 2022 in Sri Lanka, will be assessed on the day of the final of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

Jay Shah, president of the Asian Cricket Council and the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Friday said the situation of hosting the Asia Cup 2022 in Sri Lanka, will be assessed on the day of the final of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Asia Cup 2022 was scheduled to be hosted in Sri Lanka on August 27 but due to the ongoing economic crisis in the country, many questions are being raised. Sri Lanka is battling a severe economic crisis with food and fuel scarcity affecting a large number of the people in the island nation since the onset of the pandemic. Also read | Finch becomes first cricketer to play for nine IPL teams as he debuts for KKR "I had a detailed discussion with the officials of Sri Lanka Cricket on the situation in the country and its impact on cricket. SLC is hopeful of delivering a safe and successful Men`s Asia Cup. The office-bearers of SLC will be hosted at IPL 2022 final on May 29, and we will further assess the situation," Jay Shah told ANI. The economy has been in a free-fall since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting tourism, the biggest contributor to Sri Lanka`s GDP. Sri Lanka is also facing a foreign exchange shortage, which has affected its capacity to import food and fuel. Also read | Vaughan, Stokes lead tributes for Root after resignation as England skipper The shortage of essential goods forced Sri Lanka to seek assistance from friendly countries. The economic situation has led to huge protests with demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Earlier, in a special address to the nation on Monday, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa requested people to remain patient and stop taking to the streets in order to enable the government to resolve the situation.

Situation of hosting Asia Cup in Sri Lanka will be assessed on final day of IPL, reveals Jay Shah

<p>Aaron Finch became the first cricketer to play for nine Indian Premier League (IPL) teams as he made his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2022 season on Friday. He was included in the side in place of Ajinkya Rahane to open the innings with Venkatesh Iyer against Sunrisers Hyderabad.</p>

<p>No cricketers have played for nine franchises in the T20 tournament with Dinesh Karthik being the distant second with 7. However, a number of players have played for as many as six franchises.</p>

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<p>In 2010, Finch made his IPL debut with Rajasthan Royals and since then, he has played for Delhi Capitals (DC), Pune Warriors (PWI), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions (GL), and Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).</p>

<p>The six players who have played for six teams in the Indian Premier League are Robin Uthappa, Thisara Perera, Parthiv Patel, Ishan Sharma, Yuvraj Singh and former all-rounder Irfan Pathan.</p>

<p>Finch went unsold in the mega auction ahead of the IPL 2022 season but he was selected by Kolkata Knight Riders after Alex Hales opted out of the competition due to bio-bubble fatigue.</p>

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<p>KKR made a number of changes to their playing XI with Aaron Finch, Sheldon Jackson and Aman Hakim Khan replacing Ajinkya Rahane, Sam Billings and Rashik Salam in the KKR franchise. Rashik Salam was ruled out of IPL 2022 after suffering an injury and he was replaced by Harshit Rana.</p>

<p>KKR look to get back to winning ways as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday.</p>


Aaron Finch became the first cricketer to play for nine Indian Premier League (IPL) teams as he made his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2022 season on Friday.

Aaron Finch became the first cricketer to play for nine Indian Premier League (IPL) teams as he made his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2022 season on Friday. He was included in the side in place of Ajinkya Rahane to open the innings with Venkatesh Iyer against Sunrisers Hyderabad. No cricketers have played for nine franchises in the T20 tournament with Dinesh Karthik being the distant second with 7. However, a number of players have played for as many as six franchises. Also read | IPL 2022: Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar ruled out due to injury In 2010, Finch made his IPL debut with Rajasthan Royals and since then, he has played for Delhi Capitals (DC), Pune Warriors (PWI), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions (GL), and Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The six players who have played for six teams in the Indian Premier League are Robin Uthappa, Thisara Perera, Parthiv Patel, Ishan Sharma, Yuvraj Singh and former all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Finch went unsold in the mega auction ahead of the IPL 2022 season but he was selected by Kolkata Knight Riders after Alex Hales opted out of the competition due to bio-bubble fatigue. Also read | Joe Root steps down as England Test captain following West Indies defeat KKR made a number of changes to their playing XI with Aaron Finch, Sheldon Jackson and Aman Hakim Khan replacing Ajinkya Rahane, Sam Billings and Rashik Salam in the KKR franchise. Rashik Salam was ruled out of IPL 2022 after suffering an injury and he was replaced by Harshit Rana. KKR look to get back to winning ways as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday.

IPL 2022: Aaron Finch becomes first cricketer to play for nine teams as he debuts for Kolkata Knight Riders

<p>Every interaction with the late Shane Warne was a learning experience, according to India and RCB batter Virat Kohli, who felt the spin legend always had constructive conversations.</p>

<p>One of the all-time greats of the game, Warne died at the age of 52 due to a suspected heart attack in Thailand on March 4.</p>

<p>"I have tried to copy his actions at some stage or the other. That's the impact he had on the game of cricket, and he was an amazing human being as well. I had a chance to speak to him quite a bit off the field as well," Kohli said on RCB Bold Diaries.</p>

<p>"He was always positive and none of his conversations were random. It was always constructive, that you can learn from and spoke very passionately about Test cricket and cricket in general, he just loved the game."</p>

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<p>The Australian was a spin wizard who made the world fall in love with his craft. He is credited with reviving the art of leg-spin bowling. He took 708 wickets from 145 Tests, in an illustrious career spanning 15 years.</p>

<p>Warne's death came as a shock not just to the cricket community but beyond.</p>

<p>"It was a shock to everyone, but we can just smile and look back at his cricketing career, his achievements, and his life, he lived the way he wanted to live.</p>

<p>"He is probably the most confident personality that I have met, I am grateful that I have got to know him a little bit off the field as well," Kohli added.</p>

<p>For compatriot Glenn Maxwell, Warne was a "hero" growing up, who changed the perception of spin bowling.</p>

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<p>"I had a lot of heroes when I was growing up watching people play, not necessarily just from cricket but from other sports as well, Shane Warne was certainly one of them.</p>

<p>"He revolutionised the game, he changed the perception of spin bowling around the world. All of a sudden, after he came on the scene, every team needed to have a leg-spinner to be a successful team," Maxwell said.</p>

<p>"I suppose the person that he was away from the field was probably more inspiring to me."&nbsp;</p>


Every interaction with the late Shane Warne was a learning experience, according to India and RCB batter Virat Kohli, who felt the spin legend always had constructive conversations.

Every interaction with the late Shane Warne was a learning experience, according to India and RCB batter Virat Kohli, who felt the spin legend always had constructive conversations. One of the all-time greats of the game, Warne died at the age of 52 due to a suspected heart attack in Thailand on March 4. "I have tried to copy his actions at some stage or the other. That's the impact he had on the game of cricket, and he was an amazing human being as well. I had a chance to speak to him quite a bit off the field as well," Kohli said on RCB Bold Diaries. "He was always positive and none of his conversations were random. It was always constructive, that you can learn from and spoke very passionately about Test cricket and cricket in general, he just loved the game." Also read | Joe Root steps down as England Test captain following West Indies defeat The Australian was a spin wizard who made the world fall in love with his craft. He is credited with reviving the art of leg-spin bowling. He took 708 wickets from 145 Tests, in an illustrious career spanning 15 years. Warne's death came as a shock not just to the cricket community but beyond. "It was a shock to everyone, but we can just smile and look back at his cricketing career, his achievements, and his life, he lived the way he wanted to live. "He is probably the most confident personality that I have met, I am grateful that I have got to know him a little bit off the field as well," Kohli added. For compatriot Glenn Maxwell, Warne was a "hero" growing up, who changed the perception of spin bowling. Also read | Former India cricketer criticises RR decision to bat R Ashwin at No 3 "I had a lot of heroes when I was growing up watching people play, not necessarily just from cricket but from other sports as well, Shane Warne was certainly one of them. "He revolutionised the game, he changed the perception of spin bowling around the world. All of a sudden, after he came on the scene, every team needed to have a leg-spinner to be a successful team," Maxwell said. "I suppose the person that he was away from the field was probably more inspiring to me."

Shane Warne always had constructive conversations; he was a positive person, says Virat Kohli

<p>Joe Root stepped down as the England cricket team Test captain on Friday following series defeats in the Ashes series against Australia and the recently concluded close series against West Indies.</p>

<p>Root had a number of ups and down since taking over the captaincy role back in 2017 and he led the England side in Test cricket on 64 occasions. Following the loss against West Indies, a number of former skippers turned against him and asked for him to step down from the captaincy role.</p>

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<p>Following the resignation, a number of prominent personalities paid tribute to Joe Root.</p>

<p>"He gave it everything with very little support for the Red ball team under his watch .. then he had to deal with Covid times .. he still is and will the games best role model for many many years .. now enjoy being the senior player for many more seasons@root66," wrote Michael Vaughan.</p>

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<p>England teammate Ben Stokes also shared a picture with Joe Root with the caption – “Been a great ride with you my friend. Watching one of my great mates lead us all out on to the field was a privilege. You have given everything to English cricket and we all want to say thank you for your sacrifices and hard work.</p>

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<p>Joe Root stepped down from the position with immediate effect but the name of his replacement has not been named till now. With no captaincy announcement following the resignation, speculations remain over the announcement of the new England skipper.</p>


Joe Root stepped down as the England cricket team Test captain on Friday following series defeats in the Ashes series against Australia and the recently concluded close series against West Indies.

Joe Root stepped down as the England cricket team Test captain on Friday following series defeats in the Ashes series against Australia and the recently concluded close series against West Indies. Root had a number of ups and down since taking over the captaincy role back in 2017 and he led the England side in Test cricket on 64 occasions. Following the loss against West Indies, a number of former skippers turned against him and asked for him to step down from the captaincy role. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ben Stokes (@stokesy) Following the resignation, a number of prominent personalities paid tribute to Joe Root. "He gave it everything with very little support for the Red ball team under his watch .. then he had to deal with Covid times .. he still is and will the games best role model for many many years .. now enjoy being the senior player for many more seasons@root66," wrote Michael Vaughan. He gave it everything with very little support for the Red ball team under his watch .. then he had to deal with Covid times .. he still is and will the games best role model for many many years .. now enjoy being the senior player for many more seasons @root66 👍👍 — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 15, 2022 × England teammate Ben Stokes also shared a picture with Joe Root with the caption – “Been a great ride with you my friend. Watching one of my great mates lead us all out on to the field was a privilege. You have given everything to English cricket and we all want to say thank you for your sacrifices and hard work. Also read | Joe Root steps down as England Test captain following West Indies defeat Joe Root stepped down from the position with immediate effect but the name of his replacement has not been named till now. With no captaincy announcement following the resignation, speculations remain over the announcement of the new England skipper.

Michael Vaughan, Ben Stokes lead tributes for Joe Root after resignation as England skipper

<p>It was a surprising move by Rajasthan Royals to send Ravichandran Ashwin at the No 3 position during their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Gujarat Titans.</p>

<p>With Devdutt Pallikal losing his wicket, RR went with the surprising option to promote the veteran all-rounder&nbsp;but the experiment did not work as he was dismissed after making just eight runs in as many balls.</p>

<p>Ashwin was used as a floater for Chennai Super Kings earlier if this was the first time that he was promoted to No 3. Former Indian cricket team player Sanjay Manjrekar was not happy with the move and called it ‘baffling’ and ‘ridiculous’ as RR slumped to defeat against Gujarat Titans.</p>

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<p>"Especially when Sanju Samson is the next guy in, you did not like him at No.4, but then you had Yashasvi Jaiswal, but you dropped him. You had the option of sending Samson to No.3 with Buttler going the way he was. I can understand something out of the box, like pinch-hitter when there are two steady batters.”</p>

<p>“But Buttler was going hell for leather, but then you sent in Ashwin. It was a bizarre move. I think Ashwin was sent as a pinch-hitter but there was no need for it because you do that when the score is 215-220 and you slightly doubt your ability to score that quickly, so you need someone out there to set the cat among the pigeons," Manjrekar told ESPNCricinfo.</p>

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<p>"But with Buttler, the way he started, there was no need for it and you also send a message to the opposition that you are slightly insecure about the score, that we have to try something dramatically different, plus the fact that a wicket that falls, there is something psychological to it. I think it was a ridiculous move, " he added.</p>


It was a surprising move by Rajasthan Royals to send Ravichandran Ashwin at the No 3 position during their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Gujarat Titans.

It was a surprising move by Rajasthan Royals to send Ravichandran Ashwin at the No 3 position during their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Gujarat Titans. With Devdutt Pallikal losing his wicket, RR went with the surprising option to promote the veteran all-rounder but the experiment did not work as he was dismissed after making just eight runs in as many balls. Ashwin was used as a floater for Chennai Super Kings earlier if this was the first time that he was promoted to No 3. Former Indian cricket team player Sanjay Manjrekar was not happy with the move and called it ‘baffling’ and ‘ridiculous’ as RR slumped to defeat against Gujarat Titans. Also read | IPL 2022: Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar ruled out due to injury "Especially when Sanju Samson is the next guy in, you did not like him at No.4, but then you had Yashasvi Jaiswal, but you dropped him. You had the option of sending Samson to No.3 with Buttler going the way he was. I can understand something out of the box, like pinch-hitter when there are two steady batters.” “But Buttler was going hell for leather, but then you sent in Ashwin. It was a bizarre move. I think Ashwin was sent as a pinch-hitter but there was no need for it because you do that when the score is 215-220 and you slightly doubt your ability to score that quickly, so you need someone out there to set the cat among the pigeons," Manjrekar told ESPNCricinfo. Also read | IPL 2022 match prediction: Who will win KKR vs SRH encounter? "But with Buttler, the way he started, there was no need for it and you also send a message to the opposition that you are slightly insecure about the score, that we have to try something dramatically different, plus the fact that a wicket that falls, there is something psychological to it. I think it was a ridiculous move, " he added.

IPL 2022: Former India cricketer criticises Rajasthan Royals decision to bat Ravichandran Ashwin at No 3

<p>Chennai Super Kings did not have a good start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season and things are looking worse as their big money pick Deepak Chahar was ruled out of the competition due to a persistent back injury, a statement released by the IPL authorities stated on Friday.</p>

<p>CSK have won just one game till now and with four defeats, there are ninth in the IPL points table.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chahar, who was picked for INR 14 crore, was a major part of the side during their title winning seasons in 2018 and 2021. There were a few hopes of him making a return from injury as he was practicing in the National Cricket Academy (NCA) but that hope was quashed by the announcement.</p>

<p>Chahar picked up the injury during the third T20I encounter against West Indies when he suffered a quadricep tear. This injury can result in him missing the 2022 T20 World Cup for India.</p>

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<p>In other injury news, Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a major loss in the pace department as fast bowler Rashik Salam was ruled out following a lower back injury. Salam was included for the last two games for KKR and he will be replaced by Harshit Rana, as stated by the official announcement.</p>

<p>Delhi Capitals physio Patrick Farhart also suffered a setback after he tested positive for COVID-19 and this also presents a major concern for the IPL authorities as a problem with the safety bubble can actually result in a disruption for the tournament.</p>


Chennai Super Kings did not have a good start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season and things are looking worse as their big money pick Deepak Chahar was ruled out of the competition due to a persistent back injury, a statement released by the IPL authorities stated on Friday.

Chennai Super Kings did not have a good start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season and things are looking worse as their big money pick Deepak Chahar was ruled out of the competition due to a persistent back injury, a statement released by the IPL authorities stated on Friday. CSK have won just one game till now and with four defeats, there are ninth in the IPL points table. Also read | Will Shreyas make any changes? KKR predicted XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad Chahar, who was picked for INR 14 crore, was a major part of the side during their title winning seasons in 2018 and 2021. There were a few hopes of him making a return from injury as he was practicing in the National Cricket Academy (NCA) but that hope was quashed by the announcement. Chahar picked up the injury during the third T20I encounter against West Indies when he suffered a quadricep tear. This injury can result in him missing the 2022 T20 World Cup for India. Also read | IPL 2022 match prediction: Who will win KKR vs SRH encounter? In other injury news, Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a major loss in the pace department as fast bowler Rashik Salam was ruled out following a lower back injury. Salam was included for the last two games for KKR and he will be replaced by Harshit Rana, as stated by the official announcement. Delhi Capitals physio Patrick Farhart also suffered a setback after he tested positive for COVID-19 and this also presents a major concern for the IPL authorities as a problem with the safety bubble can actually result in a disruption for the tournament.

IPL 2022: Chennai Super Kings fast bowler Deepak Chahar ruled out due to back injury

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to continue their winning run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. They lost their first two matches but bounced back to win their next two including a comfortable victory over debutants Gujarat Titans.</p>

<p>Abhishek Sharma has been the top performer for SRH with the bat with two brilliant knocks in the last match while Kane Williamson scored a brilliant half century in the last match. With the ball, T Natarajan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets each as SRH bounced back in the competition.</p>

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<p>Against Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad may not tamper with the winning combination but Washington Sundar will have to be replaced in the playing XI due to injury.</p>

<p>Abhishek Sharma and Kane Williamson will once again be opening the innings with Sunrisers Hyderabad with Rahul Tripathi providing the solidity at the top of the batting order.</p>

<p>Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran are the overseas options at the middle of the team with Shashank Singh possibly replacing Washington Sundar who suffered an injury. Abdul Samad is also expected to keep his spot in the playing XI despite not performing well in the tournament.</p>

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<p>In the bowling department, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan will be trying to use the swing to their advantage with the race pace of Umran Malik and Marco Jansen.</p>

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, Abdul Samad, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Marco Jansen, Umran Malik, T Natarajan</p>


Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to continue their winning run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. They lost their first two matches but bounced back to win their next two including a comfortable victory over debutants Gujarat Titans.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to continue their winning run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. They lost their first two matches but bounced back to win their next two including a comfortable victory over debutants Gujarat Titans. Abhishek Sharma has been the top performer for SRH with the bat with two brilliant knocks in the last match while Kane Williamson scored a brilliant half century in the last match. With the ball, T Natarajan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets each as SRH bounced back in the competition. Also read | Joe Root steps down as England Test captain following West Indies defeat Against Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad may not tamper with the winning combination but Washington Sundar will have to be replaced in the playing XI due to injury. Abhishek Sharma and Kane Williamson will once again be opening the innings with Sunrisers Hyderabad with Rahul Tripathi providing the solidity at the top of the batting order. Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran are the overseas options at the middle of the team with Shashank Singh possibly replacing Washington Sundar who suffered an injury. Abdul Samad is also expected to keep his spot in the playing XI despite not performing well in the tournament. Also read | IPL 2022 match prediction: Who will win KKR vs SRH encounter? In the bowling department, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan will be trying to use the swing to their advantage with the race pace of Umran Malik and Marco Jansen. Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, Abdul Samad, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Marco Jansen, Umran Malik, T Natarajan

IPL 2022: Who will replace Washington Sundar? Sunrisers Hyderabad predicted XI against Kolkata Knight Riders

<p>After a 37-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans pacer Lockie Ferguson praised rival batter Jos Buttler and called him one of the best in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Skipper Hardik Pandya`s unbeaten half-century was backed by a spirited performance by bowlers as Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 37 runs in their IPL match here at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on Thursday.</p>

<p>"(On Buttler`s wicket ball) The way he was batting, there`s not a lot you can do when a guy`s batting that well. And then he lapped my first ball, so I had to change up something, fortunately, got a little bit of drift, certainly happy to see the back of him. It came out nicely, glad to see the stumps light up. Throughout the IPL, thousands of batters can get on top of the game like him but he`s certainly right at the top and one of the best. When a guy is batting like that, there`s not a lot you can do. You got to get into defensive mode," said Ferguson in a post-match presentation.</p>

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<p>"The way Yash bowled upfront, I actually thought he bowled pretty well, but you just saw the class of Jos there. It was nice to see the back of him for sure. You couldn`t get him (Hardik Pandya) out of the game tonight. As soon as he came back to the field, a run-out, he had a superb game and leading the boys so well. We love the energy he brings every game, it`s been fantastic," he added.The pacer also lavished praise on spinner Rashid Khan for consistently bowling well and creating pressure on the batters.</p>

<p>"We`ve got a lot of experience. Rashid Khan has been bowling so consistently well for such a long period of time. He`s creating the pressure for the rest of us to take the wickets at the other end. The wickets don`t always come to him, but it`s unbelievable how well he bowls. It`s great to have him on our side. (On the pitch) Good pace, certainly happier with this wicket than couple of nights ago," said the pacer."</p>

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<p>There`s good pace in all the wickets so far in the tournament. We`ve managed to get a little bit of seam out of the wicket Mo (Shami) up top is getting a bit of swing which is nice. So far so good. Tewatia hasn`t bowled much, I am sure he`ll play a part as we go through the comp," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Opener Jos Buttler`s quick knock of 54 went in vain for RR while for GT, Lockie Ferguson and debutant Yash Dayal were the picks among the bowlers. The pace duo scalped three wickets each. GT skipper Hardik also took a wicket and forced a run-out.Debutants Gujarat Titans` fourth victory in the five matches has taken them to the top of the Indian Premier League 2022 table while for Rajasthan Royals` this is their second loss in the league taking them to the third spot.</p>


After a 37-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans pacer Lockie Ferguson praised rival batter Jos Buttler and called him one of the best in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

After a 37-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans pacer Lockie Ferguson praised rival batter Jos Buttler and called him one of the best in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Skipper Hardik Pandya`s unbeaten half-century was backed by a spirited performance by bowlers as Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 37 runs in their IPL match here at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on Thursday. "(On Buttler`s wicket ball) The way he was batting, there`s not a lot you can do when a guy`s batting that well. And then he lapped my first ball, so I had to change up something, fortunately, got a little bit of drift, certainly happy to see the back of him. It came out nicely, glad to see the stumps light up. Throughout the IPL, thousands of batters can get on top of the game like him but he`s certainly right at the top and one of the best. When a guy is batting like that, there`s not a lot you can do. You got to get into defensive mode," said Ferguson in a post-match presentation. Also read | IPL 2022 match prediction: Who will win KKR vs SRH encounter? "The way Yash bowled upfront, I actually thought he bowled pretty well, but you just saw the class of Jos there. It was nice to see the back of him for sure. You couldn`t get him (Hardik Pandya) out of the game tonight. As soon as he came back to the field, a run-out, he had a superb game and leading the boys so well. We love the energy he brings every game, it`s been fantastic," he added.The pacer also lavished praise on spinner Rashid Khan for consistently bowling well and creating pressure on the batters. "We`ve got a lot of experience. Rashid Khan has been bowling so consistently well for such a long period of time. He`s creating the pressure for the rest of us to take the wickets at the other end. The wickets don`t always come to him, but it`s unbelievable how well he bowls. It`s great to have him on our side. (On the pitch) Good pace, certainly happier with this wicket than couple of nights ago," said the pacer." Also read | Will Shreyas make any changes? KKR predicted XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad There`s good pace in all the wickets so far in the tournament. We`ve managed to get a little bit of seam out of the wicket Mo (Shami) up top is getting a bit of swing which is nice. So far so good. Tewatia hasn`t bowled much, I am sure he`ll play a part as we go through the comp," he added. Opener Jos Buttler`s quick knock of 54 went in vain for RR while for GT, Lockie Ferguson and debutant Yash Dayal were the picks among the bowlers. The pace duo scalped three wickets each. GT skipper Hardik also took a wicket and forced a run-out.Debutants Gujarat Titans` fourth victory in the five matches has taken them to the top of the Indian Premier League 2022 table while for Rajasthan Royals` this is their second loss in the league taking them to the third spot.

Gujarat Titans' Lockie Ferguson calls Jos Buttler one of the best batsmen in IPL

<p>Holder Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinals with a 7-5 7-6(1) victory over Laslo Djere on Thursday while fourth seed Casper Ruud was knocked out in straight sets by Grigor Dimitrov.</p>

<p>Tsitsipas broke only once in a match where break points were in short supply but the Greek third seed pounced when it mattered most at the end of both sets to seal victory.</p>

<p>The opening set went with serve but Djere was nearly broken when he was down 5-4 after he made three double faults. Djere held on but Tsitsipas switched gears and broke him in his next service game when the Serbian fired wide on set point.</p>

<p>The second set was nearly identical to the first with just one break point between the two. This time Djere forced a tiebreak, but Tsitsipas was unstoppable as he took the first five points before sealing the match with a forehand winner.</p>

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<p>"I knew that I was going to have to be alert and 100%, he`s someone that can compete very well on clay... I really had to work hard for this win," Tsitsipas said in an on-court interview.</p>

<p>"The beginning of the tiebreak was very important to get such a good, dynamic start... I was able to dictate those rallies and really get ahead of the game early on."<br />
Diego Schwartzman stole the show on the day, however, after the Argentine fought back from a set down to beat Lorenzo Musetti 2-6 6-4 6-3, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd after the 2-1/2 hour contest.</p>

<p>Schwartzman was 3-1 down in the second set when he found a second wind and stormed back into the contest, winning 11 of the next 15 games to book a quarter-final clash with Tsitsipas.</p>

<p>Second seed Alexander Zverev fired eight aces and smashed 26 winners to beat Pablo Carreno Busta 6-2 7-5 on the back of a strong first serve.</p>

<p>"On claycourts, especially here where it`s a little slower compared to other claycourts we play on, it`s very important to get that confidence going on your serve," Zverev said.</p>

<p>Zverev will take on Jannik Sinner, who rallied from a set and a break down to upset last year`s finalist Andrey Rublev. The Italian converted seven of his 12 break points and saved six of 10 en route to a 5-7 6-1 6-3 comeback win.</p>

<p><strong>RUUD AWAKENING</strong></p>

<p>Earlier, Norwegian Ruud became the tournament`s latest high-profile casualty as he went down 6-3 7-5 to Bulgarian Dimitrov, who moved into the quarter-finals for a fourth time.</p>

<p>"It`s always tough this week because you`re switching surfaces," Dimitrov said. "So I try and not be too tough on myself in practice. I just try to do the simple things. It`s going so well so far."</p>

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<p>Unseeded Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who beat world number one Novak Djokovic earlier this week, reached the last eight with a 6-4 6-1 win over David Goffin.<br />
He will meet 10th seed Taylor Fritz, who beat doubles partner Sebastian Korda 7-6(4) 7-5 in a battle of Americans.</p>

<p>"I fought off his returns on my second serves, which was the main focus. It was really good conditions today, so I was able to play what I felt was my best match," Fritz said.</p>


Holder Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinals with a 7-5 7-6(1) victory over Laslo Djere on Thursday while fourth seed Casper Ruud was knocked out in straight sets by Grigor Dimitrov.

Holder Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinals with a 7-5 7-6(1) victory over Laslo Djere on Thursday while fourth seed Casper Ruud was knocked out in straight sets by Grigor Dimitrov. Tsitsipas broke only once in a match where break points were in short supply but the Greek third seed pounced when it mattered most at the end of both sets to seal victory. The opening set went with serve but Djere was nearly broken when he was down 5-4 after he made three double faults. Djere held on but Tsitsipas switched gears and broke him in his next service game when the Serbian fired wide on set point. The second set was nearly identical to the first with just one break point between the two. This time Djere forced a tiebreak, but Tsitsipas was unstoppable as he took the first five points before sealing the match with a forehand winner. Also read | IPL 2022 match prediction: Who will win KKR vs SRH encounter? "I knew that I was going to have to be alert and 100%, he`s someone that can compete very well on clay... I really had to work hard for this win," Tsitsipas said in an on-court interview. "The beginning of the tiebreak was very important to get such a good, dynamic start... I was able to dictate those rallies and really get ahead of the game early on." Diego Schwartzman stole the show on the day, however, after the Argentine fought back from a set down to beat Lorenzo Musetti 2-6 6-4 6-3, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd after the 2-1/2 hour contest. Schwartzman was 3-1 down in the second set when he found a second wind and stormed back into the contest, winning 11 of the next 15 games to book a quarter-final clash with Tsitsipas. Second seed Alexander Zverev fired eight aces and smashed 26 winners to beat Pablo Carreno Busta 6-2 7-5 on the back of a strong first serve. "On claycourts, especially here where it`s a little slower compared to other claycourts we play on, it`s very important to get that confidence going on your serve," Zverev said. Zverev will take on Jannik Sinner, who rallied from a set and a break down to upset last year`s finalist Andrey Rublev. The Italian converted seven of his 12 break points and saved six of 10 en route to a 5-7 6-1 6-3 comeback win. RUUD AWAKENING Earlier, Norwegian Ruud became the tournament`s latest high-profile casualty as he went down 6-3 7-5 to Bulgarian Dimitrov, who moved into the quarter-finals for a fourth time. "It`s always tough this week because you`re switching surfaces," Dimitrov said. "So I try and not be too tough on myself in practice. I just try to do the simple things. It`s going so well so far." Also read | Sensational Eintracht Frankfurt beat FC Barcelona 3-2 to reach Europa League last four Unseeded Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who beat world number one Novak Djokovic earlier this week, reached the last eight with a 6-4 6-1 win over David Goffin. He will meet 10th seed Taylor Fritz, who beat doubles partner Sebastian Korda 7-6(4) 7-5 in a battle of Americans. "I fought off his returns on my second serves, which was the main focus. It was really good conditions today, so I was able to play what I felt was my best match," Fritz said.

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev through to Monte Carlo quarters, Casper Ruud ousted

<p>Underdogs Eintracht Frankfurt scored a major upset when they stunned hosts Barcelona 3-2 on Thursday thanks to two goals from winger Filip Kostic to march into the semi-finals of the Europa League.</p>

<p>Serbia international Kostic converted a fourth minute penalty and added another in the 67th with a low drive after Rafael Borre thundered in their second goal in the 36th for a 4-3 aggregate victory and a sensational win at the Camp Nou.</p>

<p>The Catalans, pre-match favourites after a first leg 1-1 draw in Germany last week, missed a couple of chances with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but were far less threatening than their opponents who could have added to their tally.</p>

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<p>They did score twice in stoppage time through a Sergio Busquets shot and Memphis Depay`s penalty after Frankfurt`s Evan N`Dicka was sent off but ran out of time to score a third goal that would have forced extra time.</p>

<p>"I am speechless," said Eintracht keeper Kevin Trapp. "Nobody expected this, to be honest. Everyone expected us to suffer here.</p>

<p>"We needed to take our chances and today we were very efficient. We are in the last four and we want to get as far as possible. We showed we don`t have to hide from anybody, but no doubt, now we want to make the final."</p>

<p>Eintracht, who last reached the semi-final stage in 2019 and are unbeaten away from home this season in the Europa League, will now face West Ham, 4-1 aggregate winners over Lyon.</p>

<p>Oliver Glasner`s team, currently in ninth place in the Bundesliga, got off to a perfect start when Eric Garcia brought down Jesper Lindstrom four minutes into the game and Kostic coolly sent Marc-Andre ter Stegen the wrong way from the spot.</p>

<p>Despite Barcelona taking control, it was the visitors who were more effective and scored again with Borre`s 25-metre missile that left Ter Stegen beaten.</p>

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<p>Aubameyang should have done better three minutes after the restart when he failed to connect with an Ousmane Dembele cutback in front of goal.</p>

<p>Ter Stegen then temporarily kept them in the game when he stopped a shot from Lindstrom in the 58th but could do nothing when unmarked Kostic found himself with far too much space on the left and drilled in a shot past the keeper.</p>

<p>"What we did was insufficient today despite the heroic attempt in the end," said Barca coach Xavi. "It is very disappointing... we did not play well. We had control and possession,but found no spaces to hurt them."</p>

<p>Barca's two stoppage time goals came far too late for a team that had almost 70 percent possession but fewer (10) attempts on goal to their opponents (16).</p>


Underdogs Eintracht Frankfurt scored a major upset when they stunned hosts Barcelona 3-2 on Thursday thanks to two goals from winger Filip Kostic to march into the semi-finals of the Europa League.

Underdogs Eintracht Frankfurt scored a major upset when they stunned hosts Barcelona 3-2 on Thursday thanks to two goals from winger Filip Kostic to march into the semi-finals of the Europa League. Serbia international Kostic converted a fourth minute penalty and added another in the 67th with a low drive after Rafael Borre thundered in their second goal in the 36th for a 4-3 aggregate victory and a sensational win at the Camp Nou. The Catalans, pre-match favourites after a first leg 1-1 draw in Germany last week, missed a couple of chances with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but were far less threatening than their opponents who could have added to their tally. Also read | Joe Root steps down as England Test captain following West Indies defeat They did score twice in stoppage time through a Sergio Busquets shot and Memphis Depay`s penalty after Frankfurt`s Evan N`Dicka was sent off but ran out of time to score a third goal that would have forced extra time. "I am speechless," said Eintracht keeper Kevin Trapp. "Nobody expected this, to be honest. Everyone expected us to suffer here. "We needed to take our chances and today we were very efficient. We are in the last four and we want to get as far as possible. We showed we don`t have to hide from anybody, but no doubt, now we want to make the final." Eintracht, who last reached the semi-final stage in 2019 and are unbeaten away from home this season in the Europa League, will now face West Ham, 4-1 aggregate winners over Lyon. Oliver Glasner`s team, currently in ninth place in the Bundesliga, got off to a perfect start when Eric Garcia brought down Jesper Lindstrom four minutes into the game and Kostic coolly sent Marc-Andre ter Stegen the wrong way from the spot. Despite Barcelona taking control, it was the visitors who were more effective and scored again with Borre`s 25-metre missile that left Ter Stegen beaten. Also read | IPL 2022 match prediction: Who will win KKR vs SRH encounter? Aubameyang should have done better three minutes after the restart when he failed to connect with an Ousmane Dembele cutback in front of goal. Ter Stegen then temporarily kept them in the game when he stopped a shot from Lindstrom in the 58th but could do nothing when unmarked Kostic found himself with far too much space on the left and drilled in a shot past the keeper. "What we did was insufficient today despite the heroic attempt in the end," said Barca coach Xavi. "It is very disappointing... we did not play well. We had control and possession,but found no spaces to hurt them." Barca's two stoppage time goals came far too late for a team that had almost 70 percent possession but fewer (10) attempts on goal to their opponents (16).

Sensational Eintracht Frankfurt beat FC Barcelona 3-2 to reach Europa League last four

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad will be looking to continue their winning run as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. On the other hand, KKR were looking quite dominant with back-to-back wins in the tournament but succumbed to an overwhelming defeat against Delhi Capitals.</p>

<p>Abhishek Sharma was the top performer for SRH in the last two games while Kane Williamson found his form during the win against Gujarat Titans. The SRH bowlers were able to restrict the GT batsmen to a decent score with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan with the best figures.</p>

<p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/joe-root-steps-down-as-england-cricket-team-test-captain-following-west-indies-defeat-471144">Joe Root steps down as England Test captain following West Indies defeat</a></p>

<p>It has been quite a turnaround for Williamson &amp; Co as they lost their two opening matches but with a fine run of form in the next two, they have bounced back in the tournament with four points.</p>

<p>On the other hand, KKR were looking quite comfortable with the bowling attack performing extremely well but it did not click against Delhi Capitals. The bowlers were taken to the cleaners by the DC openers and although Shreyas Iyer did try to fight back with a gritty half century, KKR fell well short of the target and were handed their second defeat of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL).</p>

<p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2022-will-shreyas-iyer-make-any-changes-kolkata-knight-riders-predicted-xi-against-sunrisers-hyderabad-471139" hreflang="en">Will Shreyas make any changes? KKR predicted XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad</a></p>

<p><strong>Match prediction for SRH vs KKR clash:</strong> With SRH finding a fresh lease of form in the last couple of games, they will certainly start the encounter with a slight advantage. The weak point for KKR in their last match was the bowling attack and with SRH mainly taking a cautious approach towards the opponents in the powerplay overs, it may prove difficult for KKR to take early wickets in the game.</p>


Sunrisers Hyderabad will be looking to continue their winning run as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. On the other hand, KKR were looking quite dominant with back-to-back wins in the tournament but succumbed to an overwhelming defeat against Delhi Capitals.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be looking to continue their winning run as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. On the other hand, KKR were looking quite dominant with back-to-back wins in the tournament but succumbed to an overwhelming defeat against Delhi Capitals. Abhishek Sharma was the top performer for SRH in the last two games while Kane Williamson found his form during the win against Gujarat Titans. The SRH bowlers were able to restrict the GT batsmen to a decent score with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan with the best figures. Also read | Joe Root steps down as England Test captain following West Indies defeat It has been quite a turnaround for Williamson & Co as they lost their two opening matches but with a fine run of form in the next two, they have bounced back in the tournament with four points. On the other hand, KKR were looking quite comfortable with the bowling attack performing extremely well but it did not click against Delhi Capitals. The bowlers were taken to the cleaners by the DC openers and although Shreyas Iyer did try to fight back with a gritty half century, KKR fell well short of the target and were handed their second defeat of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL). Also read | Will Shreyas make any changes? KKR predicted XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad Match prediction for SRH vs KKR clash: With SRH finding a fresh lease of form in the last couple of games, they will certainly start the encounter with a slight advantage. The weak point for KKR in their last match was the bowling attack and with SRH mainly taking a cautious approach towards the opponents in the powerplay overs, it may prove difficult for KKR to take early wickets in the game.

SRH vs KKR, IPL 2022 match prediction: Who will win Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad clash?

<p>Joe Root has stepped down as England`s test captain, the country`s cricket board said on Friday, succumbing to pressure from influential figures within the game following a run of poor results capped by dispiriting tours of Australia and the Caribbean.<br />
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Root`s future as head of the team came increasingly under the microscope after England slumped to a 4-0 defeat Down Under last year and then went down 1-0 in a three-test series in the West Indies.</p>

<p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2022-will-shreyas-iyer-make-any-changes-kolkata-knight-riders-predicted-xi-against-sunrisers-hyderabad-471139" hreflang="en">Will Shreyas make any changes? KKR predicted XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad</a><br />
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"After returning from the Caribbean tour and having time to reflect, I have decided to step down as England men`s test captain," Root said in a statement issued by the board.<br />
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"It has been the most challenging decision I have had to make in my career but having discussed this with my family and those closest to me; I know the timing is right."<br />
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Since taking charge in 2017 as Alastair Cook`s successor, Root led England in a record 64 tests. His 27 wins and 26 defeats as captain are also records.</p>

<p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/almost-superhuman-virat-kohli-takes-top-spot-in-australia-legends-ranking-of-fab-five-in-tests-470983" hreflang="en">Kohli takes top spot in Australia legend's ranking of 'Fab Five' in Tests</a><br />
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But of his last 17 tests in charge he won just one, as his previously outstanding form with the bat also declined.<br />
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Ex-England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain were among former stars of the sport who had said it was time for Root to step down.</p>


Joe Root has stepped down as England`s test captain, the country`s cricket board said on Friday, succumbing to pressure from influential figures within the game following a run of poor results capped by dispiriting tours of Australia and the Caribbean.

Joe Root has stepped down as England`s test captain, the country`s cricket board said on Friday, succumbing to pressure from influential figures within the game following a run of poor results capped by dispiriting tours of Australia and the Caribbean. Root`s future as head of the team came increasingly under the microscope after England slumped to a 4-0 defeat Down Under last year and then went down 1-0 in a three-test series in the West Indies. Also read | Will Shreyas make any changes? KKR predicted XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad "After returning from the Caribbean tour and having time to reflect, I have decided to step down as England men`s test captain," Root said in a statement issued by the board. "It has been the most challenging decision I have had to make in my career but having discussed this with my family and those closest to me; I know the timing is right." Since taking charge in 2017 as Alastair Cook`s successor, Root led England in a record 64 tests. His 27 wins and 26 defeats as captain are also records. Also read | Kohli takes top spot in Australia legend's ranking of 'Fab Five' in Tests But of his last 17 tests in charge he won just one, as his previously outstanding form with the bat also declined. Ex-England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain were among former stars of the sport who had said it was time for Root to step down.

Joe Root steps down as England cricket team Test captain following West Indies defeat

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