Pakistan grabbed their first away test win in three years by beating the West Indies by eight wickets in Trinidad. Pakistan had lost their last eight away test matches.

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Indian cricket veteran Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect, bringing an end to a remarkable career spanning more than a decade. Rahane will forever be remembered for leading India to one of its greatest-ever Test triumphs during the historic 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Under his captaincy, India scripted the unforgettable Gabba victory after overcoming injuries and adversity to seal a memorable series win.

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After a disappointing tour of the United Kingdom, Team India begins a crucial three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. With several senior players rested, all eyes are on young stars, especially 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who returns to the venue where he led India to the Under-19 World Cup title. Captain Shreyas Iyer faces mounting pressure after India's poor run in England, while Gautam Gambhir will look for a strong comeback from his side.

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New Zealand opener Devon Conway smashed a fifty in the first innings, with handy contributions from seamers Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson guiding the Kiwis to a thumping 68-run win over South Africa in the second T20I on Tuesday (Mar 17). After being sent out to bat first, New Zealand hammered 175 for six, thanks to a gritty 60 off 49 from Conway, and a late blitz from the lower order at Hamilton’s Seddon Park. The quicks dismissed the Proteas for 107 inside 16 overs, with Sears and Ferguson returning with three wickets each.&nbsp;Earlier, South Africa won game one in Mount Maunganui on Sunday by seven wickets.&nbsp;The two teams are fielding their second-string line-ups, choosing to rest their first-team players following a month-long T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-no-one-cares-about-you-england-all-rounder-livingstone-drops-bombshell-review-of-mccullum-era-1773719325523">'No one cares about you': England all-rounder Livingstone drops bombshell review of McCullum era</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Conway produced the most important innings of the game easily, smashing five fours and two sixes. The South African-born left-hander played with controlled aggression as wickets fell around him to reach his 13th half-century in the format. Conway was delighted to contribute after being an unused squad member throughout the World Cup.&nbsp;"It has been a very quiet couple of months for me, going over to India and not featuring at the World Cup," he said. "It's been nice to come back and play and be able to contribute for the boys and the group."&nbsp;Josh Clarkson raced to 26 not out at the death while allrounder Wiaan Mulder took 2-14.&nbsp;Mulder's addition was the only change to South Africa's team from the previous match, replacing Jordan Hermann, who was ruled out for the remainder of the series with a hamstring injury.&nbsp;The tourists never recovered from 31-3, and four wickets fell for three runs late in the chase, before George Linde added some respectability by top-scoring with 33.&nbsp;The third T20I between New Zealand and South Africa will take place in Auckland on Friday.&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Devon Conway’s gritty 60 and a dominant bowling display from Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson led New Zealand to a 68-run victory over South Africa at Seddon Park. The series is levelled 1-1 heading into the Auckland decider. Read the full match report here.

New Zealand opener Devon Conway smashed a fifty in the first innings, with handy contributions from seamers Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson guiding the Kiwis to a thumping 68-run win over South Africa in the second T20I on Tuesday (Mar 17). After being sent out to bat first, New Zealand hammered 175 for six, thanks to a gritty 60 off 49 from Conway, and a late blitz from the lower order at Hamilton’s Seddon Park. The quicks dismissed the Proteas for 107 inside 16 overs, with Sears and Ferguson returning with three wickets each. Earlier, South Africa won game one in Mount Maunganui on Sunday by seven wickets. The two teams are fielding their second-string line-ups, choosing to rest their first-team players following a month-long T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Also read | 'No one cares about you': England all-rounder Livingstone drops bombshell review of McCullum era Meanwhile, Conway produced the most important innings of the game easily, smashing five fours and two sixes. The South African-born left-hander played with controlled aggression as wickets fell around him to reach his 13th half-century in the format. Conway was delighted to contribute after being an unused squad member throughout the World Cup. "It has been a very quiet couple of months for me, going over to India and not featuring at the World Cup," he said. "It's been nice to come back and play and be able to contribute for the boys and the group." Josh Clarkson raced to 26 not out at the death while allrounder Wiaan Mulder took 2-14. Mulder's addition was the only change to South Africa's team from the previous match, replacing Jordan Hermann, who was ruled out for the remainder of the series with a hamstring injury. The tourists never recovered from 31-3, and four wickets fell for three runs late in the chase, before George Linde added some respectability by top-scoring with 33. The third T20I between New Zealand and South Africa will take place in Auckland on Friday. (With inputs from AFP)

Devon Conway’s gritty 60 and a dominant bowling display from Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson led New Zealand to a 68-run victory over South Africa at Seddon Park. The series is levelled 1-1 heading into the Auckland decider. Read the full match report here.

Conway comes good with bat as New Zealand crush Proteas to level T20I series

Whenever you take up a sport, the goal is to pour your heart and soul into it: to train hard, compete fiercely, and rise above the rest. Most athletes spend years mastering just one game. But there’s a rare group of cricketers who not only excelled on the 22 yards but also represented their country in other sports at the international level. Let’s take a look at five such incredible cricketers who performed at different stages.<h2>1. Yuzvendra Chahal (India – Chess &amp; Cricket)</h2>Before becoming India’s premier leg-spinner, Chahal was a chess prodigy. He played in world U-12 tournaments and still has a FIDE profile with&nbsp;Id no. 5022215 on their website. Chahal's mind games worked in chess as his googlies did in cricket.<h2>2. Vivian Richards (West Indies – Football &amp; Cricket)</h2>The West Indies legend Vivian Richards wasn’t just a cricket icon; he played international football for Antigua in FIFA World Cup qualifiers too.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/top-five-test-batters-with-most-runs-in-single-over-no-3-has-indian-roots-1753444324551">Top five Test batters with most runs in single over: No.3 has Indian roots</a><h2>3. Jonty Rhodes (South Africa – Hockey &amp; Cricket)</h2>Known for his phenomenal fielding in cricket, Jhonty Rhodes also played international hockey. He was in South Africa’s Olympic squad for 1992, though the team didn’t qualify. Notably, Jhonty holds the record for most catches in an ODI innings (five). This record was made against the West Indies in 1993 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.<h2>4. Andrew Flintoff (England – Boxing &amp; Cricket)</h2>After winning the 2005 Ashes at home, England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff tried his hand at boxing. In 2012, he stepped into the ring and won his only professional match.<h2>5. Ellyse Perry (Australia – Football &amp; Cricket)</h2>Ellyse Perry is one of the greats in the Australian women's cricket team. She played in both the Cricket and Football World Cups for Australia, scoring goals and scalping wickets.

From Yuzvendra Chahal to Jhonty Rodes, who shined not just on the cricket field but also in different sports arena. These five players have showcased that you can be a master of one sport and jack of others.

Whenever you take up a sport, the goal is to pour your heart and soul into it: to train hard, compete fiercely, and rise above the rest. Most athletes spend years mastering just one game. But there’s a rare group of cricketers who not only excelled on the 22 yards but also represented their country in other sports at the international level. Let’s take a look at five such incredible cricketers who performed at different stages. 1. Yuzvendra Chahal (India – Chess & Cricket) Before becoming India’s premier leg-spinner, Chahal was a chess prodigy. He played in world U-12 tournaments and still has a FIDE profile with Id no. 5022215 on their website. Chahal's mind games worked in chess as his googlies did in cricket. 2. Vivian Richards (West Indies – Football & Cricket) The West Indies legend Vivian Richards wasn’t just a cricket icon; he played international football for Antigua in FIFA World Cup qualifiers too. Also read | Top five Test batters with most runs in single over: No.3 has Indian roots 3. Jonty Rhodes (South Africa – Hockey & Cricket) Known for his phenomenal fielding in cricket, Jhonty Rhodes also played international hockey. He was in South Africa’s Olympic squad for 1992, though the team didn’t qualify. Notably, Jhonty holds the record for most catches in an ODI innings (five). This record was made against the West Indies in 1993 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. 4. Andrew Flintoff (England – Boxing & Cricket) After winning the 2005 Ashes at home, England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff tried his hand at boxing. In 2012, he stepped into the ring and won his only professional match. 5. Ellyse Perry (Australia – Football & Cricket) Ellyse Perry is one of the greats in the Australian women's cricket team. She played in both the Cricket and Football World Cups for Australia, scoring goals and scalping wickets.

From Yuzvendra Chahal to Jhonty Rodes, who shined not just on the cricket field but also in different sports arena. These five players have showcased that you can be a master of one sport and jack of others

Meet five cricketers to play multiple sports: No. 5 is a World Cup winning player from Australia

Ace batter <a href="Shubman Gill appointed as new India Test team captain, succeeds Rohit Sharma ahead of England tour">Shubman Gill succeeded Rohit Sharma in becoming the new India Test captain</a>, an official BCCI statement confirmed on Saturday (May 24). Following Rohit’s shock Test retirement early this month, the selectors picked Gill as his successor, overlooking other options like premier quick Jasprit Bumrah and seasoned batter KL Rahul. Meanwhile, another Test regular, keeper Rishabh Pant, is named Gill’s deputy, with both leading India’s 18-man squad for the forthcoming England tour.&nbsp;Gill’s appointment as the Test skipper comes on the back of his magnificent run as the Gujarat Titans’ captain in the IPL. After failing to lead the side home in his debut season as captain last year, Gill’s GT has reached the IPL 2025 playoffs; they are currently leading the points table with 18 points in 13 contested matches. Although they are sure of playing the knockouts, finishing inside the top two remains their prime target. &nbsp;Alongside naming Gill as the new Test captain, the men’s selection committee picked the 18-man squad for the challenging England tour, starting with the first Test in Leeds on June 20.&nbsp; &nbsp;While Virat Kohli and Rohit are absent, owing to their Test retirements recently, the selectors have picked a blend of experience and youth in the squad, recalling several players, including batter Karun Nair and all-rounder Shardul Thakur. The selectors have also rewarded Gill’s opening partner at GT, Sai Sudharsan, with his debut India call-up for England Tests. &nbsp;Besides Sai, who would likely play inside the top three should he get picked, the Ajit Agarkar-led committee also brought in seamer Arshdeep Singh, who adds value to the already-stacked pace attack led by Bumrah.<h2>Here is India’s 18-man Test squad for the England series – &nbsp;</h2>Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (vice-captain, wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur and Arshdeep Singh &nbsp;Meanwhile, Gill’s appointment sent social media into a frenzy, with fans and experts hailing this move, with several calling this ‘a new era of Indian cricket.’&nbsp; &nbsp;Check out some of the best posts on X.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗿𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄! 🇮🇳🤍 Congratulations Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, it’s your time to shine the brighTEST. Go on, build your legacy, and turn dreams into reality! 🤌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlayBold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayBold</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%B2%A8%E0%B2%AE%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%AERCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ನಮ್ಮRCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/uOV9lvojdb">pic.twitter.com/uOV9lvojdb</a>&mdash; Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets/status/1926197868219482124?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It was predictable, almost inevitable. It is a huge honour and I wish <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShubmanGill?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShubmanGill</a> the calmness and humility to take on a fine tradition forward&mdash; Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/1926193094170447954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The baton of India’s Test captaincy is passed on to Shubman Gill 🤩 More ➡ <a href="https://t.co/zjp0pptofI">https://t.co/zjp0pptofI</a> <a href="https://t.co/4esAehy2dv">pic.twitter.com/4esAehy2dv</a>&mdash; ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1926193262173311096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jos Buttler Instagram story to congratulate India new test captain Shubman Gill. CAPTAIN GILL ERA BEGINS <a href="https://t.co/PCBW5j31Uj">pic.twitter.com/PCBW5j31Uj</a>&mdash; Ahmed Says (@AhmedGT_) <a href="https://twitter.com/AhmedGT_/status/1926229243719008305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The ultimate elite format, one of the biggest transitions in Indian Cricket off late, the ever challenging English conditions, one of our youngest captains ever so many epic factors around, nervousness-excitement-fears-hope everything! Upwards we look! CAPTAIN GILL ERA BEGINS. <a href="https://t.co/uJUiQgV4Up">pic.twitter.com/uJUiQgV4Up</a>&mdash; samidha (@yardslayy) <a href="https://twitter.com/yardslayy/status/1926197728054247492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Well done, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShubmanGill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShubmanGill</a>! Big congratulations on becoming the Indian Test Captain. I am sure you will make the country proud! 🙌&mdash; Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) <a href="https://twitter.com/SDhawan25/status/1926235408477605900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Shubman Gill has a great chance to grab this opportunity with both hands. Young team, expectations low - he needs to shine with the bat and lead by example. Gill needs to remember Gabba and what an inspired young team can do.&mdash; Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) <a href="https://twitter.com/MohammadKaif/status/1926240221055660303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Many Congratulations to Sai Sudarshan, Arshdeep Singh, Karun Nair for being selected for the ultimate format and the challenging English summer. Congratulations to Shubman Gill for being appointed as Indian test captain. But surely team India is going to miss Mohammed Shami’s…&mdash; Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) <a href="https://twitter.com/IrfanPathan/status/1926194227324629502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShubmanGill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShubmanGill</a> on being appointed India’s new Test captain. From a promising young batter to leading the team in the purest format, his journey has been remarkable. Wishing him great success in this new chapter. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShubmanGill?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShubmanGill</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://t.co/yH9dTla4Wj">pic.twitter.com/yH9dTla4Wj</a>&mdash; Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShuklaRajiv/status/1926202213145215192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New era of Indian cricket begins Social media reacts to Shubman Gill appointment as new Test captain

Ace batter Shubman Gill succeeded Rohit Sharma in becoming the new India Test captain, an official BCCI statement confirmed on Saturday (May 24). Following Rohit’s shock Test retirement early this month, the selectors picked Gill as his successor, overlooking other options like premier quick Jasprit Bumrah and seasoned batter KL Rahul. Meanwhile, another Test regular, keeper Rishabh Pant, is named Gill’s deputy, with both leading India’s 18-man squad for the forthcoming England tour. Gill’s appointment as the Test skipper comes on the back of his magnificent run as the Gujarat Titans’ captain in the IPL. After failing to lead the side home in his debut season as captain last year, Gill’s GT has reached the IPL 2025 playoffs; they are currently leading the points table with 18 points in 13 contested matches. Although they are sure of playing the knockouts, finishing inside the top two remains their prime target. Alongside naming Gill as the new Test captain, the men’s selection committee picked the 18-man squad for the challenging England tour, starting with the first Test in Leeds on June 20. While Virat Kohli and Rohit are absent, owing to their Test retirements recently, the selectors have picked a blend of experience and youth in the squad, recalling several players, including batter Karun Nair and all-rounder Shardul Thakur. The selectors have also rewarded Gill’s opening partner at GT, Sai Sudharsan, with his debut India call-up for England Tests. Besides Sai, who would likely play inside the top three should he get picked, the Ajit Agarkar-led committee also brought in seamer Arshdeep Singh, who adds value to the already-stacked pace attack led by Bumrah. Here is India’s 18-man Test squad for the England series – Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (vice-captain, wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur and Arshdeep Singh Meanwhile, Gill’s appointment sent social media into a frenzy, with fans and experts hailing this move, with several calling this ‘a new era of Indian cricket.’ Check out some of the best posts on X.

Alongside naming Gill as the new Test captain, the men’s selection committee picked the 18-man squad for the challenging England tour, starting with the first Test in Leeds on June 20.&nbsp;

‘New era of Indian cricket begins’ – Social media reacts to Shubman Gill’s appointment as new Test captain

West Indies fast bowler Matthew Forde has equalled former cricket giant <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ab-de-villiers">AB de Villiers</a>’ batting record during the second ODI against Ireland in Dublin on Friday (May 23). The right-handed tailender achieved what no full-time batter could do, scoring the joint-fastest ODI fifty in 16 balls.&nbsp;Forde was on top of the Irish bowlers, accelerating from the ball one. Coming on to bat during the 44th over, when West Indies were reeling at 246 for six, his quickfire fifty saw them hit 106 runs in the remaining 41 deliveries, completing the first innings on 352 for eight. &nbsp;During his knock, he smashed eight sixes and two fours, hitting a brilliant 58 off 19 balls, with batting all-rounder Justin Greaves playing a handy role at the other end, remaining unbeaten on 44 off 36 balls, including one six and four fours. Forde’s fellow bowler, Gudakesh Motie, hit two sixes during his brief stay (18 off eight balls), helping West Indies cross the 350-run mark. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Forde’s knock was a record-breaker on several grounds. While it holds the record for being the joint-quickest fifty in One-Dayers, 56 of his 58 runs have come in boundaries, a percentage of 96.55 – the highest for a fifty-plus score in ODIs. The previous highest, however, was 96.15 by another West Indian, Andre Fletcher, whose 50 of his 52 against Bangladesh in 2009 came through boundaries.<h3>Here’s the list of players with the fastest ODI fifties (by balls faced) – &nbsp;</h3><ul><li>AB de Villiers (RSA) – 16 balls vs West Indies, 2015</li><li>Matthew Forde (WI) – 16 balls vs Ireland, 2025</li><li>Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) – 17 balls vs Pakistan, 1996</li><li>Kusal Perera (SL) – 17 balls vs Pakistan, 2015</li><li>Martin Guptill (NZ) – 17 balls vs Sri Lanka, 2015</li><li>Liam Livingstone (ENG) – 17 balls vs Netherlands, 2022</li></ul><h3>WI’s day out in Dublin &nbsp;</h3>West Indies came into this game following an embarrassing 124-run defeat at the hands of Ireland in the first ODI. With plenty to play and win for, they began the second match on a high after being asked to bat first. After losing two wickets inside the Powerplay, Keacy Carty and captain and keeper Shai Hope stitched an 81-run stand for the third wicket. &nbsp;Although wickets continued to fall till then, not all, Carty held his ground to complete a magnificent hundred (102 off 109 balls).&nbsp;

West Indies bowler equals AB de Villiers batting record in 2nd ODI vs Ireland

West Indies fast bowler Matthew Forde has equalled former cricket giant AB de Villiers’ batting record during the second ODI against Ireland in Dublin on Friday (May 23). The right-handed tailender achieved what no full-time batter could do, scoring the joint-fastest ODI fifty in 16 balls. Forde was on top of the Irish bowlers, accelerating from the ball one. Coming on to bat during the 44th over, when West Indies were reeling at 246 for six, his quickfire fifty saw them hit 106 runs in the remaining 41 deliveries, completing the first innings on 352 for eight. During his knock, he smashed eight sixes and two fours, hitting a brilliant 58 off 19 balls, with batting all-rounder Justin Greaves playing a handy role at the other end, remaining unbeaten on 44 off 36 balls, including one six and four fours. Forde’s fellow bowler, Gudakesh Motie, hit two sixes during his brief stay (18 off eight balls), helping West Indies cross the 350-run mark. Meanwhile, Forde’s knock was a record-breaker on several grounds. While it holds the record for being the joint-quickest fifty in One-Dayers, 56 of his 58 runs have come in boundaries, a percentage of 96.55 – the highest for a fifty-plus score in ODIs. The previous highest, however, was 96.15 by another West Indian, Andre Fletcher, whose 50 of his 52 against Bangladesh in 2009 came through boundaries. Here’s the list of players with the fastest ODI fifties (by balls faced) – AB de Villiers (RSA) – 16 balls vs West Indies, 2015 Matthew Forde (WI) – 16 balls vs Ireland, 2025 Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) – 17 balls vs Pakistan, 1996 Kusal Perera (SL) – 17 balls vs Pakistan, 2015 Martin Guptill (NZ) – 17 balls vs Sri Lanka, 2015 Liam Livingstone (ENG) – 17 balls vs Netherlands, 2022 WI’s day out in Dublin West Indies came into this game following an embarrassing 124-run defeat at the hands of Ireland in the first ODI. With plenty to play and win for, they began the second match on a high after being asked to bat first. After losing two wickets inside the Powerplay, Keacy Carty and captain and keeper Shai Hope stitched an 81-run stand for the third wicket. Although wickets continued to fall till then, not all, Carty held his ground to complete a magnificent hundred (102 off 109 balls).

Coming on to bat during the 44th over, when West Indies were reeling at 246 for six, his quickfire fifty saw them hit 106 runs in the remaining 41 deliveries, completing the first innings on 352 for eight.

West Indies bowler equals AB de Villiers' batting record in 2nd ODI vs Ireland

Sri Lanka’s third-highest Test run-scorer, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/angelo-mathews">Angelo Mathews</a>, is the latest batting great to call time on his red-ball career. Taking to social media, Mathews, who made his Test debut 16 years ago in 2009, revealed he will retire from Tests following the first game against Bangladesh in Galle starting June 17. His announcement, however, includes that he remains available for selection in white-ball cricket ‘if and when his country needs him’.&nbsp;Given Sri Lanka is not playing any Tests beyond the home series against Bangladesh at least until next year, Mathews, who turns 38 next week, decided to call it quits from the format. Having played 119 matches, Mathews has scored 8167 runs - the third-most for Sri Lanka after Kumar Sangakkara (12,400) and Mahela Jayawardene (11,814). The right-handed batter has hit 16 centuries, averaging just over 44 (44.62).&nbsp; &nbsp;However, he only picked 33 wickets in the whites. &nbsp;"The past 17 years of playing cricket for Sri Lanka has been my highest honour and pride," Mathews wrote in a note on his social media handles.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I have given everything to cricket, and cricket has given me everything in return and made me the person I am today. Whilst I bid adieu to the Test format, as discussed with selectors, I will remain available for selection for the white ball format, if and when my country needs me."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/nqsnpkpekD">pic.twitter.com/nqsnpkpekD</a>&mdash; Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) <a href="https://twitter.com/Angelo69Mathews/status/1925827680307405091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, with Sri Lanka due to co-host the T20 World Cup with India early in 2026, chances of Mathews getting picked are there.&nbsp;<h2>Sri Lanka under Mathews &nbsp;</h2>Mathews even captained Sri Lanka in Tests in 34 games, leading them to some of their best wins recorded, including one against England in Leeds 11 years ago, where his 160 in the second innings turned the tide for the visitors.&nbsp; &nbsp;During 2013 and 2015, when his Test form peaked, Mathews amassed 2378 runs, averaging close to 60 (59.45), while all those runs came batting lower down the order at number five or six. Though he never came close to achieving that feat, he contributed to Sri Lanka’s batting success afterwards, scoring 2141 runs across two years (2022 and 2023), averaging 51.15.&nbsp; &nbsp;His last Test hundred came a year ago against Afghanistan in February 2024.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Mathews is the third high-profile name who announced his Test retirement this month, after the Indian batting pair of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a>.&nbsp;

Test retirement spree continues as Sri Lanka batting great latest to call time on red-ball career

Sri Lanka’s third-highest Test run-scorer, Angelo Mathews, is the latest batting great to call time on his red-ball career. Taking to social media, Mathews, who made his Test debut 16 years ago in 2009, revealed he will retire from Tests following the first game against Bangladesh in Galle starting June 17. His announcement, however, includes that he remains available for selection in white-ball cricket ‘if and when his country needs him’. Given Sri Lanka is not playing any Tests beyond the home series against Bangladesh at least until next year, Mathews, who turns 38 next week, decided to call it quits from the format. Having played 119 matches, Mathews has scored 8167 runs - the third-most for Sri Lanka after Kumar Sangakkara (12,400) and Mahela Jayawardene (11,814). The right-handed batter has hit 16 centuries, averaging just over 44 (44.62). However, he only picked 33 wickets in the whites. "The past 17 years of playing cricket for Sri Lanka has been my highest honour and pride," Mathews wrote in a note on his social media handles. "I have given everything to cricket, and cricket has given me everything in return and made me the person I am today. Whilst I bid adieu to the Test format, as discussed with selectors, I will remain available for selection for the white ball format, if and when my country needs me."

Having played 119 matches, Mathews has scored 8167 runs - the third-most for Sri Lanka after Kumar Sangakkara (12,400) and Mahela Jayawardene (11,814).

England's top three of Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope all made hundreds as they piled on the agony for a hapless Zimbabwe in a one-off four-day Test in Nottingham on Thursday.&nbsp;At stumps on the first day at Trent Bridge, an utterly dominant England were 498 for three after number three Pope top-scored with 169 not out at better than a run-a-ball.&nbsp;Pope's fourth score of over 150 at this level further emphasised the gulf between the sides in what is Zimbabwe's first Test in England in 22 years.&nbsp;Left-hander Duckett led the initial run-spree with 140 on his Nottinghamshire home ground and opening partner Crawley made 124.&nbsp;Not since the same trio all reached three figures against Pakistan at Rawalpindi in December 2022 had England's top three all made hundreds on the first day of a Test.&nbsp;Crawley's century came after he had managed just 212 runs in his previous eight Tests at an average of 15.14, with Thursday's innings just his fifth hundred in 54 matches at this level.&nbsp;But all three hundreds were made against a callow Zimbabwe attack which bore little relation to the sterner challenges awaiting England in an upcoming five-Test series at home to India before they head to Australia for the Ashes later this year.<h2>Ngarava injury</h2>&nbsp;Zimbabwe were further handicapped when Richard Ngarava, arguably the pick of their four pacemen with none for 42 in nine overs, left the field shortly after lunch having pulled up clutching his back and hamstrings when chasing a ball.&nbsp;Ngarava returned late in the final session but did not bowl again before leaving the field once more.&nbsp;Earlier, Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine opted to bowl after winning the toss in the hope his attack could utilise the cloud cover above Trent Bridge, a ground renowned for aiding pacemen.&nbsp;His decision to field was all the more understandable given Zimbabwe's 138-run thrashing by a youthful County Select XI in their lone warm-up match last week.&nbsp;But while Zimbabwe's four quicks got the occasional ball to deviate sharply, they also repeatedly over-pitched and bowled too short.&nbsp;At lunch, England were 130 without loss off 26 overs, with Duckett 75 not out and Crawley unbeaten on 53.&nbsp;It was not long before the aggressive Duckett completed a hundred off exactly 100 balls, including 15 fours.&nbsp;Having got to three figures, Duckett hit the first six of the match when he pulled Tanaka Chivanga, whose 12 wicketless overs cost an expensive 83 runs.&nbsp;Duckett, however, exited in familiar fashion.&nbsp;Having thrashed spinner Wessly Madhevere's first ball through the covers for four and pulled the second for six, Duckett tamely chipped the third to cover where Ben Curran -- the brother of England internationals Sam and Tom and the son of the late Zimbabwe all-rounder Kevin -- held the catch that ended a blistering innings.&nbsp;England were then 231-1 following their first three-figure opening partnership since Duckett and Crawley put on 109 against Ireland at Lord's in 2023.&nbsp;Come tea, Crawley was 93 not out and Pope unbeaten on 49.&nbsp;Crawley, after a trademark cover-driven four got him to 98, went to a 145-ball century, including 12 boundaries, with a sedate single.&nbsp;But having suffered what appeared to be an attack of cramp, Crawley was lbw trying to sweep spinner Sikandar Raza to the delight of a small but voluble band of Zimbabwe supporters.&nbsp;Pope completed a century when he forced Raza for his 14th four as he extended his own record by becoming the first batsman to score his first eight Test hundreds against different opponents.&nbsp;Such was England's dominance it made little difference when star batsman Joe Root holed out off persevering paceman Blessing Muzarabani for 34.&nbsp;England captain Ben Stokes is making a comeback to cricket this week after the all-rounder's lengthy rehabilitation from his latest hamstring tear.

ENG vs ZIM England top order dominates as hosts hit 498/3 on day 1

England's top three of Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope all made hundreds as they piled on the agony for a hapless Zimbabwe in a one-off four-day Test in Nottingham on Thursday. At stumps on the first day at Trent Bridge, an utterly dominant England were 498 for three after number three Pope top-scored with 169 not out at better than a run-a-ball. Pope's fourth score of over 150 at this level further emphasised the gulf between the sides in what is Zimbabwe's first Test in England in 22 years. Left-hander Duckett led the initial run-spree with 140 on his Nottinghamshire home ground and opening partner Crawley made 124. Not since the same trio all reached three figures against Pakistan at Rawalpindi in December 2022 had England's top three all made hundreds on the first day of a Test. Crawley's century came after he had managed just 212 runs in his previous eight Tests at an average of 15.14, with Thursday's innings just his fifth hundred in 54 matches at this level. But all three hundreds were made against a callow Zimbabwe attack which bore little relation to the sterner challenges awaiting England in an upcoming five-Test series at home to India before they head to Australia for the Ashes later this year. Ngarava injury Zimbabwe were further handicapped when Richard Ngarava, arguably the pick of their four pacemen with none for 42 in nine overs, left the field shortly after lunch having pulled up clutching his back and hamstrings when chasing a ball. Ngarava returned late in the final session but did not bowl again before leaving the field once more. Earlier, Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine opted to bowl after winning the toss in the hope his attack could utilise the cloud cover above Trent Bridge, a ground renowned for aiding pacemen. His decision to field was all the more understandable given Zimbabwe's 138-run thrashing by a youthful County Select XI in their lone warm-up match last week. But while Zimbabwe's four quicks got the occasional ball to deviate sharply, they also repeatedly over-pitched and bowled too short. At lunch, England were 130 without loss off 26 overs, with Duckett 75 not out and Crawley unbeaten on 53. It was not long before the aggressive Duckett completed a hundred off exactly 100 balls, including 15 fours. Having got to three figures, Duckett hit the first six of the match when he pulled Tanaka Chivanga, whose 12 wicketless overs cost an expensive 83 runs. Duckett, however, exited in familiar fashion. Having thrashed spinner Wessly Madhevere's first ball through the covers for four and pulled the second for six, Duckett tamely chipped the third to cover where Ben Curran -- the brother of England internationals Sam and Tom and the son of the late Zimbabwe all-rounder Kevin -- held the catch that ended a blistering innings. England were then 231-1 following their first three-figure opening partnership since Duckett and Crawley put on 109 against Ireland at Lord's in 2023. Come tea, Crawley was 93 not out and Pope unbeaten on 49. Crawley, after a trademark cover-driven four got him to 98, went to a 145-ball century, including 12 boundaries, with a sedate single. But having suffered what appeared to be an attack of cramp, Crawley was lbw trying to sweep spinner Sikandar Raza to the delight of a small but voluble band of Zimbabwe supporters. Pope completed a century when he forced Raza for his 14th four as he extended his own record by becoming the first batsman to score his first eight Test hundreds against different opponents. Such was England's dominance it made little difference when star batsman Joe Root holed out off persevering paceman Blessing Muzarabani for 34. England captain Ben Stokes is making a comeback to cricket this week after the all-rounder's lengthy rehabilitation from his latest hamstring tear.

Pope's fourth score of over 150 at this level further emphasised the gulf between the sides in what is Zimbabwe's first Test in England in 22 years.

ENG vs ZIM: England top order dominates as hosts hit 498/3 on day 1

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci">Indian Cricket Board (BCCI)</a> has withdrawn from all <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/asia-cup">Asia Cup</a> events to isolate Pakistan Cricket in the latest development. Since Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pcb">Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)</a>, heads the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the BCCI has decided against associating itself with ACC following recent prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;Per an Indian Express report, the cricket apex body in the country has informed the ACC about its decision to pull its name out from the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Sri Lanka next month and the biennial Men’s Asia Cup later this year. &nbsp;A BCCI source close to the information revealed the details, saying India cannot be playing in a tournament headed by a Pakistan minister, adding that the board has verbally communicated its decision to the ACC and is in constant touch with the Indian Government over their teams’ participation in such events in the future. &nbsp;“The Indian team can’t play in a tournament that is organised by the ACC, whose chief is a Pakistani minister. That’s the sentiment of the nation. We have verbally communicated to ACC about our withdrawal from the upcoming Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, and our future participation in their events too is on hold. We are in constant touch with the Indian government,” a BCCI source said, as quoted by the Indian Express.&nbsp;<h2>Will the Asia Cup 2025 take place?</h2>&nbsp;With BCCI’s decision to withdraw its team from the Asia Cup 2025, the question arises whether the tournament will get underway. Considering India was hosting this year’s edition in the T20 format, as decided earlier, their withdrawal would dent the logistics, broadcasters and whatnot. &nbsp;The sources also informed the publication that the India-less Asia Cup event doesn’t look like happening, as most sponsors of international cricket events are from India. Besides, an Asia Cup event, or any ICC event, without an India-Pakistan game would be dead for the broadcasters. &nbsp;Last year, the Sony Pictures Network India (SPNI) bagged the Asia Cup rights for a whopping $170m, and should India’s absence lead to this edition getting dissolved, the deal would have to be reworked. &nbsp;Meanwhile, it all began on April 22, when Pakistan-based terrorists killed 22 innocent lives in broad daylight in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. In return, India carried out ‘<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a>’, launching precision air strikes on nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the wee hours on May 6. Not only this, but India also suspended the Indus Valley Treaty, downgrading diplomatic ties, recalling the Indian officials from Islamabad and closing the Attari border functioning, among others.

India to pull out of Asia Cup events in move to isolate Pakistan Cricket Report

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has withdrawn from all Asia Cup events to isolate Pakistan Cricket in the latest development. Since Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), heads the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the BCCI has decided against associating itself with ACC following recent prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan. Per an Indian Express report, the cricket apex body in the country has informed the ACC about its decision to pull its name out from the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Sri Lanka next month and the biennial Men’s Asia Cup later this year. A BCCI source close to the information revealed the details, saying India cannot be playing in a tournament headed by a Pakistan minister, adding that the board has verbally communicated its decision to the ACC and is in constant touch with the Indian Government over their teams’ participation in such events in the future. “The Indian team can’t play in a tournament that is organised by the ACC, whose chief is a Pakistani minister. That’s the sentiment of the nation. We have verbally communicated to ACC about our withdrawal from the upcoming Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, and our future participation in their events too is on hold. We are in constant touch with the Indian government,” a BCCI source said, as quoted by the Indian Express. Will the Asia Cup 2025 take place? With BCCI’s decision to withdraw its team from the Asia Cup 2025, the question arises whether the tournament will get underway. Considering India was hosting this year’s edition in the T20 format, as decided earlier, their withdrawal would dent the logistics, broadcasters and whatnot. The sources also informed the publication that the India-less Asia Cup event doesn’t look like happening, as most sponsors of international cricket events are from India. Besides, an Asia Cup event, or any ICC event, without an India-Pakistan game would be dead for the broadcasters. Last year, the Sony Pictures Network India (SPNI) bagged the Asia Cup rights for a whopping $170m, and should India’s absence lead to this edition getting dissolved, the deal would have to be reworked. Meanwhile, it all began on April 22, when Pakistan-based terrorists killed 22 innocent lives in broad daylight in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. In return, India carried out ‘Operation Sindoor’, launching precision air strikes on nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the wee hours on May 6. Not only this, but India also suspended the Indus Valley Treaty, downgrading diplomatic ties, recalling the Indian officials from Islamabad and closing the Attari border functioning, among others.

The BCCI has informed the ACC about its decision to pull its name out from the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Sri Lanka next month and the biennial Men’s Asia Cup later this year.

India to pull out of Asia Cup events in move to isolate Pakistan Cricket – Report

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a> retired from Test cricket early this week, leaving the cricket world shell-shocked. His decision to do away with the format he loved and endorsed the most, broke a billion hearts worldwide, as fans, former cricketers, analysts and who’s who of the game continued talking about it. The latest to express thoughts on it was former India opener and Kohli’s ex-teammate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virender-sehwag">Virender Sehwag</a>. Sehwag feels Kohli retired from Tests a tad too early and probably could have played for two more years. Sehwag praised his game ethics and discipline, saying these are among several factors that made him the player he is today.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-ms-dhoni-has-real-fans-rest-everyone-has-social-media-paid-ones-harbhajan-1747561476285">‘Dhoni has real fans; rest everyone has social media, paid ones,’ Harbhajan</a> “His hunger for runs is what makes him different, sets him apart. He follows his routine, his hard work, whether or not he’s making runs," Sehwag said of Kohli, who finished with 9230 Test runs in 123 matches.&nbsp; Impressed by Kohli’s fitness that kept him ahead of the lot, Sehwag expressed shock over his ‘early retirement’, saying, considering how fit Virat has been, he could have easily played more, and that, even at this age, he is 90% better than most fielders around. “He will leave 90% of players behind in fitness, even at 36 years old. I would say because of that, he retired too early in Tests, he could comfortably have played two more years,” Sehwag continued. Kohli says goodbye to Tests Taking to his social media handle, Virat announced his Test retirement, sending shock waves in the cricketing fraternity. Although he admitted feeling heavy over calling time on his glorious yet proud Test career, Kohli takes immense pleasure in serving his country in the whites.&nbsp; "It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life. "There's something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever. "As I step away from this format, it's not easy - but it feels right. I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for. I'm walking away with a heart full of gratitude - for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I'll always look back at my Test career with a smile,” Virat’s social media statement read.

Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket early this week, leaving the cricket world shell-shocked. His decision to do away with the format he loved and endorsed the most, broke a billion hearts worldwide, as fans, former cricketers, analysts and who’s-who of the game continued talking about it. The latest to express thoughts on it was former India opener and Kohli’s ex-teammate Virender Sehwag.
Sehwag feels Kohli retired from Tests a tad too early and probably could have played for two more years. Sehwag praised his game ethics and discipline, saying these are among several factors that made him the player he is today.
“His hunger for runs is what makes him different, sets him apart. He follows his routine, his hard work, whether or not he’s making runs," Sehwag said of Kohli, who finished with 9230 Test runs in 123 matches. 
Impressed by Kohli’s fitness that kept him ahead of the lot, Sehwag expressed shock over his ‘early retirement’, saying considering how fit Virat has been, he could have easily played more and that, even at this age, he is 90% better than most fielders around.
“He will leave 90% of players behind in fitness even at 36 years old. I would say because of that, he retired too early in Tests, he could comfortably have played two more years,” Sehwag continued.
Kohli says goodbye to Tests
Taking to his social media handle, Virat announced his Test retirement, sending shock waves in the cricketing fraternity. Although he admitted feeling heavy over calling time on his glorious yet proud Test career, Kohli takes immense pleasure in serving his country in the whites. 
"It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life.
"There's something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.
"As I step away from this format, it's not easy - but it feels right. I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for. I'm walking away with a heart full of gratitude - for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I'll always look back at my Test career with a smile,” Virat’s social media statement read.

Even at 36 he could leave 90 Sehwag on Virat Kohli Test retirement

Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket early this week, leaving the cricket world shell-shocked. His decision to do away with the format he loved and endorsed the most, broke a billion hearts worldwide, as fans, former cricketers, analysts and who’s who of the game continued talking about it. The latest to express thoughts on it was former India opener and Kohli’s ex-teammate Virender Sehwag. Sehwag feels Kohli retired from Tests a tad too early and probably could have played for two more years. Sehwag praised his game ethics and discipline, saying these are among several factors that made him the player he is today. Also read | ‘Dhoni has real fans; rest everyone has social media, paid ones,’ Harbhajan “His hunger for runs is what makes him different, sets him apart. He follows his routine, his hard work, whether or not he’s making runs," Sehwag said of Kohli, who finished with 9230 Test runs in 123 matches. Impressed by Kohli’s fitness that kept him ahead of the lot, Sehwag expressed shock over his ‘early retirement’, saying, considering how fit Virat has been, he could have easily played more, and that, even at this age, he is 90% better than most fielders around. “He will leave 90% of players behind in fitness, even at 36 years old. I would say because of that, he retired too early in Tests, he could comfortably have played two more years,” Sehwag continued. Kohli says goodbye to Tests Taking to his social media handle, Virat announced his Test retirement, sending shock waves in the cricketing fraternity. Although he admitted feeling heavy over calling time on his glorious yet proud Test career, Kohli takes immense pleasure in serving his country in the whites. "It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life. "There's something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever. "As I step away from this format, it's not easy - but it feels right. I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for. I'm walking away with a heart full of gratitude - for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I'll always look back at my Test career with a smile,” Virat’s social media statement read.

Sehwag praised his game ethics and discipline, saying these are among several factors that made him the player he is today.

‘Even at 36, he could leave 90%...,’ Sehwag on Virat Kohli’s Test retirement

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/harbhajan-singh">Harbhajan Singh</a> has left the netizens fuming over his latest remarks. The former multi-time IPL winner took a sly dig at the fan bases of all players other than <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ms-dhoni">MS Dhoni</a>'s. Having played with and under Dhoni for India and the IPL franchise <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings">Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</a>, winning trophies everywhere, Harbhajan commented on rumours of Dhoni not putting in the towel at the end of this season.As <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL 2025</a> resumed on Saturday with a washed-out clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Harbhajan and former India opener Aakash Chopra expressed their thoughts on speculations of Dhoni playing another season - IPL 2026.CSK stand-in captain for this edition, MS Dhoni, was like a pale shadow of himself with the bat in hand, scoring just 180 runs from 12 outings and averaging above 25. Though he hit 11 sixes and 12 fours thus far, Dhoni failed to guide his team home on several occasions this time. CSK sits at the bottom of the points table with just two wins in 12 matches. Speaking on Star Sports on the sidelines of the RCB vs KKR game, Harbhajan backed Dhoni’s call to continue playing for as long as he wants and acknowledged Dhoni’s craze, saying he is perhaps the only one with a real fan base, while others rely on social media and paid fans. &nbsp; "He can play as long as he can. Had it been my team, I would have made a different decision. Fans will want him to continue playing. I feel he has a real fan base; the rest are all on social media, which are even paid fans. Leave them out because if we start discussing that, the discussion will go in a different direction," Harbhajan said. Meanwhile, sitting beside him, Chopra was left in splits over Harbhajan’s remarks, jokingly saying, “You weren't supposed to be this honest,” to which Harbhajan replied, “Someone had to.” Kohli’s RCB closer to playoff spot Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB gained a point thanks to a washed-out clash against KKR, with them sitting in first place with 17 points from 12 contested matches.&nbsp; For RCB to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs, they need just one point from the two remaining matches.&nbsp; On the other hand, the defending champions KKR are the fourth team to get knocked out of this edition after SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), Rajasthan Royals (RR) and CSK. &nbsp;

Dhoni has real fans rest everyone has social media paid ones Harbhajan

Harbhajan Singh has left the netizens fuming over his latest remarks. The former multi-time IPL winner took a sly dig at the fan bases of all players other than MS Dhoni's. Having played with and under Dhoni for India and the IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK), winning trophies everywhere, Harbhajan commented on rumours of Dhoni not putting in the towel at the end of this season. As IPL 2025 resumed on Saturday with a washed-out clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Harbhajan and former India opener Aakash Chopra expressed their thoughts on speculations of Dhoni playing another season - IPL 2026. CSK stand-in captain for this edition, MS Dhoni, was like a pale shadow of himself with the bat in hand, scoring just 180 runs from 12 outings and averaging above 25. Though he hit 11 sixes and 12 fours thus far, Dhoni failed to guide his team home on several occasions this time. CSK sits at the bottom of the points table with just two wins in 12 matches. Speaking on Star Sports on the sidelines of the RCB vs KKR game, Harbhajan backed Dhoni’s call to continue playing for as long as he wants and acknowledged Dhoni’s craze, saying he is perhaps the only one with a real fan base, while others rely on social media and paid fans. "He can play as long as he can. Had it been my team, I would have made a different decision. Fans will want him to continue playing. I feel he has a real fan base; the rest are all on social media, which are even paid fans. Leave them out because if we start discussing that, the discussion will go in a different direction," Harbhajan said. Meanwhile, sitting beside him, Chopra was left in splits over Harbhajan’s remarks, jokingly saying, “You weren't supposed to be this honest,” to which Harbhajan replied, “Someone had to.” Kohli’s RCB closer to playoff spot Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB gained a point thanks to a washed-out clash against KKR, with them sitting in first place with 17 points from 12 contested matches. For RCB to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs, they need just one point from the two remaining matches. On the other hand, the defending champions KKR are the fourth team to get knocked out of this edition after SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), Rajasthan Royals (RR) and CSK.

Harbhajan backed Dhoni’s call to continue playing for as long as he wants and acknowledged Dhoni’s craze, saying he is perhaps the only one with a real fan base.&nbsp;

‘Dhoni has real fans; rest everyone has social media, paid ones,’ Harbhajan

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a> might have announced his Test retirement, but he could still play at the Lord’s this summer. Per the latest report, English County club Middlesex has shown interest in signing Virat for the upcoming summer; considering Virat hung up his Test boots and said nothing about not continuing to play First-Class cricket, Alan Coleman, director of cricket at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/middlesex">Middlesex</a>, confirmed open to conversing with India great over a potential deal.“Virat Kohli is the most iconic player of his generation, so, of course, we are interested in having that conversation,” Alan Coleman said as quoted in The Guardian.&nbsp; Kohli could play in either the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/county-championship">County Championship</a> or the One-Day Cup.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/squad-announcement-for-england-tests-delayed-bcci-appoints-new-india-a-coach-1747547446104">India squad announcement for ENG Tests delayed; BCCI appoints new India-A coach</a> Meanwhile, it’s not for the first time that Middlesex County has lured in several former and current greats to sign for their club for a season or so because of the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground (London), their home venue. Ex-South Africa batting great AB de Villiers starred for Middlesex in the T20 Blast in 2019, and former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is the last marquee player to feature for the second half this season for London Spirit in The Hundred competition. The Guardian report also states that MCC and Middlesex have come together to rope Virat Kohli in for the upcoming English summer, having worked on splitting the deal’s cost.&nbsp; “Officials there (MCC) have indicated they would be happy to similarly split the cost of any deal for Kohli,” the statement read.&nbsp; Should Kohli crack a deal with Middlesex for a stint in any of the two competitions, it would be his maiden County appearance, having come close to finalising one ahead of India’s last Test tour of England a few years ago. Kohli says goodbye to Tests After a horror show Down Under, perhaps his poorest one against Australia in their country, where Virat scored just 190 runs across five Tests, also included a Test hundred, the India batting giant decided against continuing in the red-ball format.&nbsp; Last week, Kohli shocked the cricket world with his Test retirement announcement, breaking the internet. Taking to his social media handles, Virat informed everyone of his decision.

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With Virat and former India captain Rohit Sharma saying goodbye to the Test format, the selectors have plenty on hand than just announcing the squad for the away five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds.&nbsp; Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will now pick India’s new Test captain and the team he will lead in England.&nbsp; The decision is expected around the end of this month.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli could play at Lords this summer but not with Indian Team

Virat Kohli might have announced his Test retirement, but he could still play at the Lord’s this summer. Per the latest report, English County club Middlesex has shown interest in signing Virat for the upcoming summer; considering Virat hung up his Test boots and said nothing about not continuing to play First-Class cricket, Alan Coleman, director of cricket at Middlesex, confirmed open to conversing with India great over a potential deal. “Virat Kohli is the most iconic player of his generation, so, of course, we are interested in having that conversation,” Alan Coleman said as quoted in The Guardian. Kohli could play in either the County Championship or the One-Day Cup. Also read | India squad announcement for ENG Tests delayed; BCCI appoints new India-A coach Meanwhile, it’s not for the first time that Middlesex County has lured in several former and current greats to sign for their club for a season or so because of the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground (London), their home venue. Ex-South Africa batting great AB de Villiers starred for Middlesex in the T20 Blast in 2019, and former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is the last marquee player to feature for the second half this season for London Spirit in The Hundred competition. The Guardian report also states that MCC and Middlesex have come together to rope Virat Kohli in for the upcoming English summer, having worked on splitting the deal’s cost. “Officials there (MCC) have indicated they would be happy to similarly split the cost of any deal for Kohli,” the statement read. Should Kohli crack a deal with Middlesex for a stint in any of the two competitions, it would be his maiden County appearance, having come close to finalising one ahead of India’s last Test tour of England a few years ago. Kohli says goodbye to Tests After a horror show Down Under, perhaps his poorest one against Australia in their country, where Virat scored just 190 runs across five Tests, also included a Test hundred, the India batting giant decided against continuing in the red-ball format. Last week, Kohli shocked the cricket world with his Test retirement announcement, breaking the internet. Taking to his social media handles, Virat informed everyone of his decision.

Last week, Kohli shocked the cricket world with his Test retirement announcement, breaking the internet. Taking to his social media handles, Virat informed everyone of his decision.

Virat Kohli could play at Lord's this summer but not with Indian Team

In the latest development surrounding the Indian team for the away England Tests starting June 20 in Leeds, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci">BCCI</a> selectors will push back the squad announcement date. Per the latest report, the selectors planned to roll out the Test squad by May 23; however, following unprecedented circumstances that forced the BCCI to reshuffle <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL 2025</a> dates, the selectors will release the Test squad in the final week of May.Besides, the BCCI announced that former cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hrishikesh-kanitkar">Hrishikesh Kanitkar</a> is the new India-A head coach for the away England tour. Kanitkar will coach Abhimanyu Easwaran-led India-A side, which is scheduled to play three games in England, including one against the senior Indian Team. Assam’s Subhodeep Ghosh and Troy Cooley would accompany Kanitkar as fielding and bowling coaches, respectively.&nbsp;The 18-man India-A squad, announced earlier this week, would leave for England in batches on May 25 and May 26, respectively. Their first game on the shadow tour is against England Lions, starting May 30 in Canterbury. Per BCCI’s official release, touted new Test captain Shubman Gill, alongside uncapped Sai Sudharsan, will link up with the India-A squad ahead of their second tour game in Northampton beginning June 6. The India-A team will face the senior team in a four-day match in Beckenham (June 10-13).Meanwhile, the Indian Test squad for the away England series shall depart later (June 6), two weeks before their first Test in Headingley. Head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gautam-gambhir">Gautam Gambhir</a>, earlier reported to leave with the India-A squad in May, would now leave alongside the Test team on the same date.&nbsp;India’s remaining four matches in England are at Birmingham (from July 2), Lord's (from July 10), Manchester (from July 23) and at The Oval (from July 31).India-A Squad for the shadow England tour -Abhimanyu Easwaran (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (VC) (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan (wk), Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Harsh Dubey

India squad announcement for ENG Tests delayed BCCI appoints new India A coach

In the latest development surrounding the Indian team for the away England Tests starting June 20 in Leeds, the BCCI selectors will push back the squad announcement date. Per the latest report, the selectors planned to roll out the Test squad by May 23; however, following unprecedented circumstances that forced the BCCI to reshuffle IPL 2025 dates, the selectors will release the Test squad in the final week of May. Besides, the BCCI announced that former cricketer Hrishikesh Kanitkar is the new India-A head coach for the away England tour. Kanitkar will coach Abhimanyu Easwaran-led India-A side, which is scheduled to play three games in England, including one against the senior Indian Team. Assam’s Subhodeep Ghosh and Troy Cooley would accompany Kanitkar as fielding and bowling coaches, respectively. The 18-man India-A squad, announced earlier this week, would leave for England in batches on May 25 and May 26, respectively. Their first game on the shadow tour is against England Lions, starting May 30 in Canterbury. Per BCCI’s official release, touted new Test captain Shubman Gill, alongside uncapped Sai Sudharsan, will link up with the India-A squad ahead of their second tour game in Northampton beginning June 6. The India-A team will face the senior team in a four-day match in Beckenham (June 10-13). Meanwhile, the Indian Test squad for the away England series shall depart later (June 6), two weeks before their first Test in Headingley. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, earlier reported to leave with the India-A squad in May, would now leave alongside the Test team on the same date. India’s remaining four matches in England are at Birmingham (from July 2), Lord's (from July 10), Manchester (from July 23) and at The Oval (from July 31). India-A Squad for the shadow England tour - Abhimanyu Easwaran (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (VC) (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan (wk), Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Harsh Dubey

Assam’s Subhodeep Ghosh and Troy Cooley would accompany Kanitkar as fielding and bowling coaches, respectively.&nbsp;

India squad announcement for ENG Tests delayed; BCCI appoints new India-A coach

Virat Kohli, playing in the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade, requested chilli paneer for lunch on Day 1 of Delhi&rsquo;s match against the Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Kohli, who adopted a vegan diet in 2018, had previously favoured chilli chicken before giving up non-vegetarian food to maintain fitness.
According to Sports Today, Kohli declined chhole poori and instead opted for kadhai chawal with his teammates and support staff, according to a Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) official. Sanjay Jha, a long-time chef at the stadium&rsquo;s canteen, shared his experience of Kohli&rsquo;s food preferences over the years.
&ldquo;I have been running this canteen for 25 years and have known Virat since his childhood. He used to eat here regularly and started his career from this ground, but he has remained humble. Even today, he interacts with us and the waiters like any other person,&rdquo; Jha told Sports Today.
Jha recalled how Kohli used to enjoy chilli chicken and even recommended it to his teammates. &ldquo;Now he prefers chole bhature or kadhi chawal. Once I asked if we should order food from outside, but he said he wanted to eat from our canteen itself,&rdquo; he added.
Kohli had previously shared his diet details in 2021 during an "Ask Me Anything" session on Instagram, mentioning his intake of vegetables, eggs, coffee, quinoa, and spinach, along with a controlled portion of dosas.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-2025-virat-kohli-presence-at-stadium-leads-to-heightened-security-as-fans-chant-his-name-8674530">Ranji Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli&rsquo;s presence at stadium leads to heightened security as fans chant his name</a>
On Thursday, January 30, Kohli marked his return to the Ranji Trophy, having last played in the tournament in 2012 against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad. He arrived at the stadium on Tuesday, participating in fielding and running drills before taking the field for the match.

Kohli declined chhole poori and instead opted for kadhai chawal with his teammates and support staff, according to a Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) official.

Virat Kohli, playing in the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade, requested chilli paneer for lunch on Day 1 of Delhi’s match against the Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Kohli, who adopted a vegan diet in 2018, had previously favoured chilli chicken before giving up non-vegetarian food to maintain fitness. According to Sports Today, Kohli declined chhole poori and instead opted for kadhai chawal with his teammates and support staff, according to a Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) official. Sanjay Jha, a long-time chef at the stadium’s canteen, shared his experience of Kohli’s food preferences over the years. “I have been running this canteen for 25 years and have known Virat since his childhood. He used to eat here regularly and started his career from this ground, but he has remained humble. Even today, he interacts with us and the waiters like any other person,” Jha told Sports Today. Jha recalled how Kohli used to enjoy chilli chicken and even recommended it to his teammates. “Now he prefers chole bhature or kadhi chawal. Once I asked if we should order food from outside, but he said he wanted to eat from our canteen itself,” he added. Kohli had previously shared his diet details in 2021 during an "Ask Me Anything" session on Instagram, mentioning his intake of vegetables, eggs, coffee, quinoa, and spinach, along with a controlled portion of dosas. Also read: Ranji Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli’s presence at stadium leads to heightened security as fans chant his name On Thursday, January 30, Kohli marked his return to the Ranji Trophy, having last played in the tournament in 2012 against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad. He arrived at the stadium on Tuesday, participating in fielding and running drills before taking the field for the match.

'No chhole poori, no chicken': Virat Kohli requests khadai chawal and chilli paneer during day 1 of Ranji Trophy match in Delhi

The year 2024 has begun with a bang for Uttar Pradesh cricketer Sourabh Kumar as he was listed in the Indian national side against England for the second Test match scheduled for February 2. Ravindra Jadeja’s exit, due to a hamstring niggle he suffered on Day 4 of the first Test in Hyderabad, paved the way for Kumar’s entry into the squad.&nbsp;

Earlier in 2022, Sourabh Kumar was named in the national squad against Bangladesh but he didn’t get any game.

<h2>Who is Sourabh Kumar?&nbsp;</h2>

Sourabh was born and raised in Baghpat in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Coming from a middle-class family background, he developed a passion for cricket from a young age. His playing style bears resemblance to that of Jadeja, as he is proficient in both left-handed batting and slow left-arm orthodox bowling.

Despite starting his career in a stable job at the Indian Air Force (IAF), Sourabh couldn't suppress his cricketing ambitions. Driven by the dream of representing his country at the highest level, he made the bold decision to leave his job&nbsp;at the IAF to pursue his cricketing career full-time.

Sourabh's journey in cricket began in earnest when he made his debut for Uttar Pradesh in first-class cricket in 2014. Since then, he has been a consistent performer for his state team. Batting in the middle order, Sourabh has showcased his reliability with an impressive batting average of over 27. In addition to his batting prowess, his left-arm orthodox bowling has proven to be a valuable asset for Uttar Pradesh, having claimed a total of 290 wickets in 68 first-class matches.

The turning point in Sourabh's career came during his debut Ranji Trophy season when he made headlines by scoring 304 runs and picking up 17 wickets. This remarkable performance not only announced his arrival on the domestic cricket scene but also solidified his position as a key player for Uttar Pradesh.

Sourabh's consistent performances in domestic cricket did not go unnoticed, as he was rewarded with contracts in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He represented teams like the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant and Punjab Kings, although he is yet to make his debut in the lucrative tournament.

Recently, Sourabh's stellar performance for India A against England Lions in Ahmedabad caught the attention of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors. His impressive contribution of 77 runs with the bat and six wickets with the ball earned him recognition, putting him in contention for national selection. Alongside his India A teammates Washington Sundar and Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh was named in the India squad for the second Test match against England, marking a significant milestone in his cricketing journey.

India’s Updated Test Squad for 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar, Sourabh Kumar.

(With inputs from agencies)

The year 2024 has begun with a bang for Uttar Pradesh cricketer Sourabh Kumar as he was listed in the Indian national side against England for the second Test match scheduled for February 2.

The year 2024 has begun with a bang for Uttar Pradesh cricketer Sourabh Kumar as he was listed in the Indian national side against England for the second Test match scheduled for February 2. Ravindra Jadeja’s exit, due to a hamstring niggle he suffered on Day 4 of the first Test in Hyderabad, paved the way for Kumar’s entry into the squad. Earlier in 2022, Sourabh Kumar was named in the national squad against Bangladesh but he didn’t get any game. Who is Sourabh Kumar? Sourabh was born and raised in Baghpat in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Coming from a middle-class family background, he developed a passion for cricket from a young age. His playing style bears resemblance to that of Jadeja, as he is proficient in both left-handed batting and slow left-arm orthodox bowling. Despite starting his career in a stable job at the Indian Air Force (IAF), Sourabh couldn't suppress his cricketing ambitions. Driven by the dream of representing his country at the highest level, he made the bold decision to leave his job at the IAF to pursue his cricketing career full-time. Sourabh's journey in cricket began in earnest when he made his debut for Uttar Pradesh in first-class cricket in 2014. Since then, he has been a consistent performer for his state team. Batting in the middle order, Sourabh has showcased his reliability with an impressive batting average of over 27. In addition to his batting prowess, his left-arm orthodox bowling has proven to be a valuable asset for Uttar Pradesh, having claimed a total of 290 wickets in 68 first-class matches. The turning point in Sourabh's career came during his debut Ranji Trophy season when he made headlines by scoring 304 runs and picking up 17 wickets. This remarkable performance not only announced his arrival on the domestic cricket scene but also solidified his position as a key player for Uttar Pradesh. Sourabh's consistent performances in domestic cricket did not go unnoticed, as he was rewarded with contracts in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He represented teams like the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant and Punjab Kings, although he is yet to make his debut in the lucrative tournament. Recently, Sourabh's stellar performance for India A against England Lions in Ahmedabad caught the attention of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors. His impressive contribution of 77 runs with the bat and six wickets with the ball earned him recognition, putting him in contention for national selection. Alongside his India A teammates Washington Sundar and Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh was named in the India squad for the second Test match against England, marking a significant milestone in his cricketing journey. India’s Updated Test Squad for 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar, Sourabh Kumar. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Sourabh Kumar, Uttar Pradesh cricketer who left IAF to pursue his ambitions? 

CPL 2023 Full Schedule: The men's Carribean Premier League or CPL 2023 is all set to kick off from August 17. The annual Twenty20 cricket tournament was founded by Cricket West Indies in 2023. A total of six teams will be participating in the game in 34 matches including Saint Lucia Kings, Jamaica Tallwahs, Barbados Royals, Trinbago Knight Riders, St Kitts, Nevis Patriots and Guyana Amazon Warriors. As per the schedule, the first match will be played at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, between Saint Lucia Kings and Jamaica Tallawahs. The final match of the CPL 2023 will be played at the Providence Stadium on September 25.&nbsp;

Here's all you need to know about CPL 2023:

Date: August 17- September 25

Venues- 5&nbsp;

Matches- 34

<h2>CPL 2023 Teams:</h2>

Saint Lucia Kings

Jamaica Tallawahs

Barbados Royals

Trinbago Knight Riders

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

Guyana Amazon Warriors

<h2>CPL 2023 Venues:</h2>

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium

Warner Park

Kensington Oval

Queen's Park

Brian Lara Stadium

Providence Stadium

<h2>CPL 2023 Full Schedule: Fixtures and Matches</h2>

Thursday, 17 August 2023 Match 1: Saint Lucia Kings Vs Jamaica Tallawahs at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (4:30 am local time).

Friday, 18 August 2023 Match 2: Saint Lucia Kings Vs Barbados Royals at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (4:30 am local time).

Saturday, 19 August 2023 Match 3: Trinbago Knight Riders Vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (7:30 pm local time).

Sunday, 20 August 2023 Match 4: Saint Lucia Kings Vs Guyana Amazon Warriors at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (4:30 am local time).

Sunday, 20 August 2023 Match 5: Jamaica Tallawahs Vs Barbados Royals at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (7:30 pm local time).

Monday, 21 August 2023 Match 6: Saint Lucia Kings Vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (4:30 am local time).

Thursday, 24 August 2023 Match 7: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Vs Jamaica Tallawahs at Warner Park (4:30 am local time). 
Friday, 25 August 2023 Match 8: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Vs Guyana Amazon Warriors at Warner Park (4:30 am local time).

Saturday, 26 August 2023 Match 9: Saint Lucia Kings Vs Trinbago Knight Riders at Warner Park (7:30 pm local time).

Sunday, 27 August 2023 Match 10: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Vs Barbados Royals at Warner Park (4:30 am local time).

Sunday, 27 August 2023 Match 11: Jamaica Tallawahs Vs Guyana Amazon Warriors at Warner Park (7:30 pm local time).

Monday, 28 August 2023 Match 12: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Vs Trinbago Knight Riders at Warner Park (4:30 am local time).

Thursday, 31 August 2023 Match 13: Barbados Royals Vs Trinbago Knight Riders at Kensington Oval (4:30 am local time).

Friday, 1 September 2023 Match 14: Barbados Royals Vs Jamaica Tallawahs at Kensington Oval (4:30 am local time).

Saturday, 2 September 2023 Match 15: Guyana Amazon Warriors Vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Kensington Oval (7:30 pm local time).

Sunday, 3 September 2023 Match 16: Barbados Royals Vs Saint Lucia Kings at Kensington Oval (5:30 am local time).

Sunday, 3 September 2023 Match 17: Jamaica Tallawahs Vs Trinbago Knight Riders at Kensington Oval (7:30 pm local time).

Monday, 4 September 2023 Match 18: Barbados Royals Vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Kensington Oval (5:30 am local time).

Wednesday, 6 September 2023 Match 19: Trinbago Knight Riders Vs Guyana Amazon Warriors at Queen's Park Oval (4:30 am local time).

Thursday, 7 September 2023 Match 20: Trinbago Knight Riders Vs Barbados Royals at Queen's Park Oval (4:30 am local time).

Saturday, 9 September 2023 Match 21: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Vs Saint Lucia Kings at Brian Lara Stadium (7:30 pm local time).

Sunday, 10 September 2023 Match 22: Trinbago Knight Riders Vs Jamaica Tallawahs at Brian Lara Stadium (5:30 am local time).

Sunday, 10 September 2023 Match 23: Barbados Royals Vs Guyana Amazon Warriors at Brian Lara Stadium (7:30 pm local time).

Monday, 11 September 2023 Match 24: Trinbago Knight Riders Vs Saint Lucia Kings at Brian Lara Stadium (5:30 am local time).

Thursday, 14 September 2023 Match 25: Guyana Amazon Warriors Vs Jamaica Tallawahs at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time).

Friday, 15 September 2023 Match 26: Guyana Amazon Warriors Vs Saint Lucia Kings at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time).

Saturday, 16 September 2023 Match 27: Jamaica Tallawahs Vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Providence Stadium (7:30 pm local time).

Sunday, 17 September 2023 Match 28: Guyana Amazon Warriors Vs Trinbago Knight Riders at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time).

Sunday, 17 September 2023 Match 29: Jamaica Tallawahs Vs Saint Lucia Kings at Providence Stadium (7:30 pm local time).

Monday: 18 September 2023 Match 30: Guyana Amazon Warriors Vs Barbados Royals at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time).

Wednesday, 20 September 2023: 3rd place Vs 4th place at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time).

Thursday, 21 September 2023: 1st place Vs 2nd place at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time).

Saturday, 23 September 2023: Winner of Eliminator Vs Loser of Qualifier 1 at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time).

Monday, 25 September 2023: Finalist 1 Vs Finalist 2 at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time).

CPL 2023 Live streaming:

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CPL 2023 Full Schedule: The men's Carribean Premier League or CPL 2023 is all set to kick off from August 17. The annual Twenty20 cricket tournament was founded by Cricket West Indies in 2023.

CPL 2023 Full Schedule: The men's Carribean Premier League or CPL 2023 is all set to kick off from August 17. The annual Twenty20 cricket tournament was founded by Cricket West Indies in 2023. A total of six teams will be participating in the game in 34 matches including Saint Lucia Kings, Jamaica Tallwahs, Barbados Royals, Trinbago Knight Riders, St Kitts, Nevis Patriots and Guyana Amazon Warriors. As per the schedule, the first match will be played at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, between Saint Lucia Kings and Jamaica Tallawahs. The final match of the CPL 2023 will be played at the Providence Stadium on September 25. Here's all you need to know about CPL 2023: Date: August 17- September 25 Venues- 5 Matches- 34 CPL 2023 Teams: Saint Lucia Kings Jamaica Tallawahs Barbados Royals Trinbago Knight Riders St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Guyana Amazon Warriors CPL 2023 Venues: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Warner Park Kensington Oval Queen's Park Brian Lara Stadium Providence Stadium CPL 2023 Full Schedule: Fixtures and Matches Thursday, 17 August 2023 Match 1: Saint Lucia Kings Vs Jamaica Tallawahs at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (4:30 am local time). Friday, 18 August 2023 Match 2: Saint Lucia Kings Vs Barbados Royals at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (4:30 am local time). Saturday, 19 August 2023 Match 3: Trinbago Knight Riders Vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (7:30 pm local time). Sunday, 20 August 2023 Match 4: Saint Lucia Kings Vs Guyana Amazon Warriors at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (4:30 am local time). Sunday, 20 August 2023 Match 5: Jamaica Tallawahs Vs Barbados Royals at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (7:30 pm local time). Monday, 21 August 2023 Match 6: Saint Lucia Kings Vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (4:30 am local time). Thursday, 24 August 2023 Match 7: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Vs Jamaica Tallawahs at Warner Park (4:30 am local time). Friday, 25 August 2023 Match 8: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Vs Guyana Amazon Warriors at Warner Park (4:30 am local time). Saturday, 26 August 2023 Match 9: Saint Lucia Kings Vs Trinbago Knight Riders at Warner Park (7:30 pm local time). Sunday, 27 August 2023 Match 10: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Vs Barbados Royals at Warner Park (4:30 am local time). Sunday, 27 August 2023 Match 11: Jamaica Tallawahs Vs Guyana Amazon Warriors at Warner Park (7:30 pm local time). Monday, 28 August 2023 Match 12: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Vs Trinbago Knight Riders at Warner Park (4:30 am local time). Thursday, 31 August 2023 Match 13: Barbados Royals Vs Trinbago Knight Riders at Kensington Oval (4:30 am local time). Friday, 1 September 2023 Match 14: Barbados Royals Vs Jamaica Tallawahs at Kensington Oval (4:30 am local time). Saturday, 2 September 2023 Match 15: Guyana Amazon Warriors Vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Kensington Oval (7:30 pm local time). Sunday, 3 September 2023 Match 16: Barbados Royals Vs Saint Lucia Kings at Kensington Oval (5:30 am local time). Sunday, 3 September 2023 Match 17: Jamaica Tallawahs Vs Trinbago Knight Riders at Kensington Oval (7:30 pm local time). Monday, 4 September 2023 Match 18: Barbados Royals Vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Kensington Oval (5:30 am local time). Wednesday, 6 September 2023 Match 19: Trinbago Knight Riders Vs Guyana Amazon Warriors at Queen's Park Oval (4:30 am local time). Thursday, 7 September 2023 Match 20: Trinbago Knight Riders Vs Barbados Royals at Queen's Park Oval (4:30 am local time). Saturday, 9 September 2023 Match 21: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Vs Saint Lucia Kings at Brian Lara Stadium (7:30 pm local time). Sunday, 10 September 2023 Match 22: Trinbago Knight Riders Vs Jamaica Tallawahs at Brian Lara Stadium (5:30 am local time). Sunday, 10 September 2023 Match 23: Barbados Royals Vs Guyana Amazon Warriors at Brian Lara Stadium (7:30 pm local time). Monday, 11 September 2023 Match 24: Trinbago Knight Riders Vs Saint Lucia Kings at Brian Lara Stadium (5:30 am local time). Thursday, 14 September 2023 Match 25: Guyana Amazon Warriors Vs Jamaica Tallawahs at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time). Friday, 15 September 2023 Match 26: Guyana Amazon Warriors Vs Saint Lucia Kings at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time). Saturday, 16 September 2023 Match 27: Jamaica Tallawahs Vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Providence Stadium (7:30 pm local time). Sunday, 17 September 2023 Match 28: Guyana Amazon Warriors Vs Trinbago Knight Riders at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time). Sunday, 17 September 2023 Match 29: Jamaica Tallawahs Vs Saint Lucia Kings at Providence Stadium (7:30 pm local time). Monday: 18 September 2023 Match 30: Guyana Amazon Warriors Vs Barbados Royals at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time). Wednesday, 20 September 2023: 3rd place Vs 4th place at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time). Thursday, 21 September 2023: 1st place Vs 2nd place at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time). Saturday, 23 September 2023: Winner of Eliminator Vs Loser of Qualifier 1 at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time). Monday, 25 September 2023: Finalist 1 Vs Finalist 2 at Providence Stadium (4:30 am local time). CPL 2023 Live streaming: In India, FanCode is the official broadcaster for CPL 2023. To watch the matches live, users need to buy a subscription for Rs 299 (monthly) and Rs 999 (yearly).

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India’s new Test opening pair Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have set and broken some serious records, scoring a century each, in the first test against West Indies. Rohit Sharma now has the most runs by an Indian in the history of WTC and the most hundreds by an Indian opener overseas (all formats). On the other hand, Yashasvi Jaiswal became the first Indian to score a century on his Test debut on foreign soil and the 17th Indian batsman to score a century on debut. Yashasvi shared a 229-run partnership with captain Rohit Sharma, who got out after scoring 104 runs. Yashasvi created a flurry of records by putting up 150 runs.

<h2>Rohit-Yashasvi breaks Sehwag-Bangar record</h2>

With a mammoth partnership of 229 runs, the Indian skipper and debutant Jaiswal registered the highest opening partnership for India against West Indies in Tests. Both broke the records of Virender Sehwag and Sanjay Bangar, who shared a 201-run partnership in Mumbai in 2002. Sehwag and Jaffer also added 159 runs at Grosse Eisel in 2006. In 1978, Sunil Gavaskar and Chetan Chauhan shared a 153-run partnership in Mumbai. Followed by the pair of Gavaskar and Anshuman Gaikwad scoring 136 runs in Kingston in 1976.

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<h2>Yashasvi creates history</h2>

Yashasvi Jaiswal became the third Indian opener to score a century on debut. Shikhar Dhawan did the same in 2013 against Australia in Mohali and Prithvi Shaw in 2018 against West Indies in Rajkot. Yashasvi created history by scoring a century in the very first Test while debuting on foreign soil. He is the first Indian opener to do so. He is also the third player to score a century on debut against the West Indies, after Rohit Sharma scored 177 runs in Kolkata in 2013, followed by Prithvi Shaw scoring 134 runs in 2013 in Rajkot.

<h2>Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal played more than 450 balls</h2>

India captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal faced a total of 454 balls. Surpassing Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan’s record of facing the most balls in an innings by an Indian opening pair. Vijay and Dhawan did not allow a single wicket to fall for 407 balls against Bangladesh at Fatullah in 2015.

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The pair of Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid faced 461 balls against Pakistan in Lahore in 2006. At the top in this case is the opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal. Both played 492 balls against South Africa in Visakhapatnam in 2019.

India’s new Test opening pair Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have set and broken some serious records, scoring a century each, in the first test against West Indies.

India’s new Test opening pair Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have set and broken some serious records, scoring a century each, in the first test against West Indies. Rohit Sharma now has the most runs by an Indian in the history of WTC and the most hundreds by an Indian opener overseas (all formats). On the other hand, Yashasvi Jaiswal became the first Indian to score a century on his Test debut on foreign soil and the 17th Indian batsman to score a century on debut. Yashasvi shared a 229-run partnership with captain Rohit Sharma, who got out after scoring 104 runs. Yashasvi created a flurry of records by putting up 150 runs. Rohit-Yashasvi breaks Sehwag-Bangar record With a mammoth partnership of 229 runs, the Indian skipper and debutant Jaiswal registered the highest opening partnership for India against West Indies in Tests. Both broke the records of Virender Sehwag and Sanjay Bangar, who shared a 201-run partnership in Mumbai in 2002. Sehwag and Jaffer also added 159 runs at Grosse Eisel in 2006. In 1978, Sunil Gavaskar and Chetan Chauhan shared a 153-run partnership in Mumbai. Followed by the pair of Gavaskar and Anshuman Gaikwad scoring 136 runs in Kingston in 1976. 🚨 Milestone Alert 🚨 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ up & going strong 💪 💪@ImRo45 and @ybj_19 now hold the record of the highest opening partnership for India against West Indies in Tests 🔝 Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/FWI05P4Bnd#TeamIndia | #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/16Ok0G8ZpV — BCCI (@BCCI) July 13, 2023 × Also read: WI vs IND 2023: Yashasvi Jaiswal thanks management following debut Test ton, says 'this is just a start' Yashasvi creates history Yashasvi Jaiswal became the third Indian opener to score a century on debut. Shikhar Dhawan did the same in 2013 against Australia in Mohali and Prithvi Shaw in 2018 against West Indies in Rajkot. Yashasvi created history by scoring a century in the very first Test while debuting on foreign soil. He is the first Indian opener to do so. He is also the third player to score a century on debut against the West Indies, after Rohit Sharma scored 177 runs in Kolkata in 2013, followed by Prithvi Shaw scoring 134 runs in 2013 in Rajkot. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal played more than 450 balls India captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal faced a total of 454 balls. Surpassing Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan’s record of facing the most balls in an innings by an Indian opening pair. Vijay and Dhawan did not allow a single wicket to fall for 407 balls against Bangladesh at Fatullah in 2015. Also read: Major League Cricket: Texas Super Kings beat Los Angeles Knight Riders by 69 runs in opener The pair of Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid faced 461 balls against Pakistan in Lahore in 2006. At the top in this case is the opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal. Both played 492 balls against South Africa in Visakhapatnam in 2019.

Record Alert! Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit share highest opening stand for India against West Indies in Tests

Team India will tour the West Indies next month for a bilateral series. Rohit Sharma's men will start the Test series against West Indies from July 12, and the three-Test match series will be followed by three One Day Internationals and five-match T20 series. But it seems like the India tour of the West Indies might get rescheduled. The West Indies team has to join the ICC World Cup 2023 qualifiers from July 9. Due to this, the first India vs West Indies Test is on the verge of being rescheduled.

West Indies’ key players are currently busy with CWC Qualifiers

Indeed, Cricket West Indies has often used separate teams for white-ball and red-ball matches simultaneously, but there is some overlap on this occasion. Both formats are played by key players like Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, and Alzarri Joseph, who are currently in Zimbabwe for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers. In fact, all four of these players played a pivotal role in the West Indies' 39-run victory over the United States on June 19.

According to Inside Sport a CWI official has also quoted that The World Cup Qualifier final is meaningless to them. Their Test players will not participate in the game, but first, the team must make sure that they reach the finals.

<h2>Speculation over Indian squad for West Indies</h2>

There have also been several speculations over the Indian squad for the India tour of the West Indies after their defeat in the World Test Championship final. New players are being considered for the T20 series against West Indies and Hardik Pandya may lead the team. It is being speculated that Virat Kohli may be rested for the T20I series, as per Inside Sport. There were rumours earlier that Rohit Sharma would be rested for the series, but it seems unlikely. that India would go in for a captaincy change at the start of the new WTC cycle.

On the other hand, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah are injured and will not be traveling to the Caribbean. In such a situation, Cheteshwar Pujara and Rahane may surely have a chance in the Test team. The selectors will meet next week to finalise the squad for the tour.&nbsp;

The India vs West Indies Test is set to begin from July 12. But, with West Indies’ key players being busy with the ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers, it seems like the fixture might get rescheduled.

Team India will tour the West Indies next month for a bilateral series. Rohit Sharma's men will start the Test series against West Indies from July 12, and the three-Test match series will be followed by three One Day Internationals and five-match T20 series. But it seems like the India tour of the West Indies might get rescheduled. The West Indies team has to join the ICC World Cup 2023 qualifiers from July 9. Due to this, the first India vs West Indies Test is on the verge of being rescheduled. West Indies’ key players are currently busy with CWC Qualifiers Indeed, Cricket West Indies has often used separate teams for white-ball and red-ball matches simultaneously, but there is some overlap on this occasion. Both formats are played by key players like Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, and Alzarri Joseph, who are currently in Zimbabwe for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers. In fact, all four of these players played a pivotal role in the West Indies' 39-run victory over the United States on June 19. According to Inside Sport a CWI official has also quoted that The World Cup Qualifier final is meaningless to them. Their Test players will not participate in the game, but first, the team must make sure that they reach the finals. Speculation over Indian squad for West Indies There have also been several speculations over the Indian squad for the India tour of the West Indies after their defeat in the World Test Championship final. New players are being considered for the T20 series against West Indies and Hardik Pandya may lead the team. It is being speculated that Virat Kohli may be rested for the T20I series, as per Inside Sport. There were rumours earlier that Rohit Sharma would be rested for the series, but it seems unlikely. that India would go in for a captaincy change at the start of the new WTC cycle. On the other hand, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah are injured and will not be traveling to the Caribbean. In such a situation, Cheteshwar Pujara and Rahane may surely have a chance in the Test team. The selectors will meet next week to finalise the squad for the tour.

IND vs WI: First Test to be rescheduled due to ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers?

The most awaited cricket T20 tournament, Indian Premier League (IPL) will begin on March 31, 2023. This year, Gujarat Titans will compete with Chennai Super Kings in the first match of IPL 2023 at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.

The most awaited cricket T20 tournament, Indian Premier League (IPL) will begin on March 31, 2023. This year, Gujarat Titans will compete with Chennai Super Kings in the first match of IPL 2023 at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. Ten teams divided into two groups will compete. According to the official website, the first game will begin at 03:30 PM IST, while evening games will begin at 07:30 PM IST. However, things at IPL 2023 are a bit different as some amendments to the rules and formats have been made, including the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) restoring the home-and-away method of conducting the matches in the 16th edition of IPL. The IPL will continue for 52 days across 12 different venues. Here's the time, schedule, venues and everything you should know about the Indian Premier League 2023. IPL 2023 Teams: Mumbai Indians Rajasthan Royals Kolkata Knight Riders Delhi Challengers Lucknow Super Giants Chennai Super Kings Punjab Kings Sunrisers Hyderabad Royal Challengers Bangalore Gujrat Titians Team Captains: IPL 2023 Team IPL Captains 2023 All Teams Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Mahendra Singh Dhoni Rajasthan Royals (RR) Sanju Samson Punjab Kings (PBSK) Mayank Agrawal Mumbai Indians (MI) Rohit Sharma Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Shreyas Iyer Delhi Capitals (DC) David Warner Sunrise Hyderabad (SRH) Kane Williamson Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Faf Du Plessis Lucknow Super Joints (LSG) KL Rahul Gujarat Titans (GT) Hardik Pandya IPL 2023 Groups: IPL 2023 Group A Teams IPL 2023 Group B Teams Mumbai Indians Chennai Super Kings Kolkata Knight Riders Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajasthan Royals Royal Challengers Bangalore Delhi Capitals Punjab Kings Lucknow Super Giants Gujrat Titans IPL 2023 Squad: Chennai Super Kings (CSK): MS Dhoni (C), Ambati Rayudu, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Dwaine Pretorius, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, Mukesh Choudhary, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Simarjeet Singh, Subhranshu Senapati, Tushar Deshpande, Bhagath Varma, Ajay Mandal, Kyle Jamieson, Nishant Sindhu, Shaik Rasheed, Ben Stokes, Ajinkya Rahane Delhi Capitals (DC): Rishabh Pant (C), Aman Khan (T), David Warner, Anrich Nortje, Axar Patel, Chetan Sakariya, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Kuldeep Yadav, Lalit Yadav, Lungisani Ngidi, Mitchell Marsh, Mustafizur Rahman, Pravin Dubey, Prithvi Shaw, Ripal Patel, Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Vicky Ostwal, Yash Dhull, Rilee Rossouw, Manish Pandey, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Phil Salt Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Glenn Phillips, Kartik Tyagi, Marco Jansen, Rahul Tripathi, T. Natarajan, Umran Malik, Washington Sundar, Mayank Dagar, Upendra Yadav, Sanvir Singh, Samarth Vyas, Vivrant Sharma, Mayank Markande, Adil Rashid, Heinrich Klaasen, Mayank Agarwal, Harry Brook Punjab Kings (PBKS): Shikhar Dhawan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Raj Angad Bawa, Prabhsimran Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Jitesh Sharma, Baltej Singh Dhanda, Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, Jonny Bairstow, Nathan Ellis, Bhanuka Rajapakse, Shivam Singh, Mohit Rathee, Vidwath Kaverappa, Harpreet Bhatia, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Virat Kohli, Akash Deep, Anuj Rawat, David Willey, Dinesh Karthik, Faf Du Plessis (C), Finn Allen, Glenn Maxwell, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Rajat Patidar, Shahbaz Ahamad, Siddharth Kaul, Suyash Prabhudessai, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sonu Yadav, Avinash Singh, Rajan Kumar, Manoj Bhandage, Will Jacks, Himanshu Sharma, Reece Topley Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Shreyas Iyer (C), Andre Russell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Lockie Ferguson (T), Nitish Rana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (T), Rinku Singh, Shardul Thakur (T), Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer, Shakib Al Hasan, Mandeep Singh, Litton Das, Kulwant Khejroliya, David Wiese, Suyash Sharma, Vaibhav Arora, N. Jagadeesan Mumbai Indians (MI): Rohit Sharma (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Dewald Brevis, Hrithik Shokeen, Ishan Kishan, Jason Behrendorff (T), Jasprit Bumrah, Jofra Archer, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Mohd. Arshad Khan, N. Tilak Varma, Ramandeep Singh, Tim David, Tristan Stubbs, Raghav Goyal, Nehal Wadhera, Shams Mulani, Vishnu Vinod, Duan Jansen, Piyush Chawla, Jhye Richardson, Cameron Green Rajasthan Royals (RR): Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, K.C Cariappa, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldip Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Obed Mccoy, Prasidh Krishna, R. Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Sanju Samson (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yuzvendra Chahal, Joe Root, Abdul P A, Akash Vashisht, Murugan Ashwin, KM Asif, Adam Zampa, Kunal Rathore, Donovan Ferreira, Jason Holder Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): KL Rahul (C), Avesh Khan, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, K. Gowtham, Karan Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Manan Vohra, Marcus Stoinis, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Quinton De Kock, Ravi Bishnoi, Yudhvir Charak, Naveen-ul-Haq, Swapnil Singh, Prerak Mankad, Amit Mishra, Daniel Sams, Romario Shepherd, Yash Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Nicholas Pooran Gujrat Titans (GT): Hardik Pandya (C), Rashid Khan, Abhinav Sadarangani, Alzarri Joseph, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, David Miller, Jayant Yadav, Matthew Wade, Mohammad Shami, Noor Ahmad, Pradeep Sangwan, R. Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha, Yash Dayal, Mohit Sharma, Joshua Little, Urvil Patel, Shivam Mavi, KS Bharat, Odean Smith, Kane Williamson IPL 2023 Schedule: Match Day Day Date IPL Match Time Home Team Away Team Venue 1 Fri 31-Mar-23 7:30 PM Gujarat Titans Chennai Super Kings Ahmedabad 2 Sat 01-Apr-23 3:30 PM Punjab Kings Kolkata Knight Riders Mohali 2 Sat 01-Apr-23 7:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants Delhi Capitals Lucknow 3 Sun 02-Apr-23 3:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajasthan Royals Hyderabad 3 Sun 02-Apr-23 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore Mumbai Indians Bengaluru 4 Mon 03-Apr-23 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings Lucknow Super Giants Chennai 5 Tue 04-Apr-23 7:30 PM Delhi Capitals Gujarat Titans Delhi 6 Wed 05-Apr-23 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals Punjab Kings Guwahati 7 Thu 06-Apr-23 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders Royal Challengers Bangalore Kolkata 8 Fri 07-Apr-23 7:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants Sunrisers Hyderabad Lucknow 9 Sat 08-Apr-23 3:30 PM Rajasthan Royals Delhi Capitals Guwahati 9 Sat 08-Apr-23 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians Chennai Super Kings Mumbai 10 Sun 09-Apr-23 3:30 PM Gujarat Titans Kolkata Knight Riders Ahmedabad 10 Sun 09-Apr-23 7:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad Punjab Kings Hyderabad 11 Mon 10-Apr-23 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore Lucknow Super Giants Bengaluru 12 Tue 11-Apr-23 7:30 PM Delhi Capitals Mumbai Indians Delhi 13 Wed 12-Apr-23 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings Rajasthan Royals Chennai 14 Thu 13-Apr-23 7:30 PM Punjab Kings Gujarat Titans Mohali 15 Fri 14-Apr-23 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders Sunrisers Hyderabad Kolkata 16 Sat 15-Apr-23 3:30 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore Delhi Capitals Bengaluru 16 Sat 15-Apr-23 7:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants Punjab Kings Lucknow 17 Sun 16-Apr-23 3:30 PM Mumbai Indians Kolkata Knight Riders Mumbai 17 Sun 16-Apr-23 7:30 PM Gujarat Titans Rajasthan Royals Ahmedabad 18 Mon 17-Apr-23 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore Chennai Super Kings Bengaluru 19 Tue 18-Apr-23 7:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad Mumbai Indians Hyderabad 20 Wed 19-Apr-23 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals Lucknow Super Giants Jaipur 21 Thu 20-Apr-23 3:30 PM Punjab Kings Royal Challengers Bangalore Mohali 21 Thu 20-Apr-23 7:30 PM Delhi Capitals Kolkata Knight Riders Delhi 22 Fri 21-Apr-23 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings Sunrisers Hyderabad Chennai 23 Sat 22-Apr-23 3:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants Gujarat Titans Lucknow 23 Sat 22-Apr-23 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings Mumbai 24 Sun 23-Apr-23 3:30 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore Rajasthan Royals Bengaluru 24 Sun 23-Apr-23 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders Chennai Super Kings Kolkata 25 Mon 24-Apr-23 7:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad Delhi Capitals Hyderabad 26 Tue 25-Apr-23 7:30 PM Gujarat Titans Mumbai Indians Ahmedabad 27 Wed 26-Apr-23 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore Kolkata Knight Riders Bengaluru 28 Thu 27-Apr-23 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super Kings Jaipur 29 Fri 28-Apr-23 7:30 PM Punjab Kings Lucknow Super Giants Mohali 30 Sat 29-Apr-23 3:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders Gujarat Titans Kolkata 30 Sat 29-Apr-23 7:30 PM Delhi Capitals Sunrisers Hyderabad Delhi 31 Sun 30-Apr-23 3:30 PM Chennai Super Kings Punjab Kings Chennai 31 Sun 30-Apr-23 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians Rajasthan Royals Mumbai 32 Mon 01-May-23 7:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants Royal Challengers Bangalore Lucknow 33 Tue 02-May-23 7:30 PM Gujarat Titans Delhi Capitals Ahmedabad 34 Wed 03-May-23 7:30 PM Punjab Kings Mumbai Indians Mohali 35 Thu 04-May-23 3:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants Chennai Super Kings Lucknow 35 Thu 04-May-23 7:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad Kolkata Knight Riders Hyderabad 36 Fri 05-May-23 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals Gujarat Titans Jaipur 37 Sat 06-May-23 7:30 PM Delhi Capitals Royal Challengers Bangalore Delhi 38 Sun 07-May-23 3:30 PM Gujarat Titans Lucknow Super Giants Ahmedabad 38 Sun 07-May-23 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals Sunrisers Hyderabad Jaipur 39 Mon 08-May-23 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders Punjab Kings Kolkata 40 Tue 09-May-23 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians Royal Challengers Bangalore Mumbai 41 Wed 10-May-23 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings Delhi Capitals Chennai 42 Thu 11-May-23 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders Rajasthan Royals Kolkata 43 Fri 12-May-23 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians Gujarat Titans Mumbai 44 Sat 13-May-23 3:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad Lucknow Super Giants Hyderabad 44 Sat 13-May-23 7:30 PM Delhi Capitals Punjab Kings Delhi 45 Sun 14-May-23 3:30 PM Rajasthan Royals Royal Challengers Bangalore Jaipur 45 Sun 14-May-23 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings Kolkata Knight Riders Chennai 46 Mon 15-May-23 7:30 PM Gujarat Titans Sunrisers Hyderabad Ahmedabad 47 Tue 16-May-23 7:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants Mumbai Indians Lucknow 48 Wed 17-May-23 7:30 PM Punjab Kings Delhi Capitals Dharamshala 49 Thu 18-May-23 7:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad Royal Challengers Bangalore Hyderabad 50 Fri 19-May-23 7:30 PM Punjab Kings Rajasthan Royals Dharamshala 51 Sat 20-May-23 3:30 PM Delhi Capitals Chennai Super Kings Delhi 51 Sat 20-May-23 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders Lucknow Super Giants Kolkata 52 Sun 21-May-23 3:30 PM Mumbai Indians Sunrisers Hyderabad Mumbai 52 Sun 21-May-23 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore Gujarat Titans Bengaluru IPL 2023 Venues: M A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai D Y Patil Sports Stadium in Mumbai Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad

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After beating Pakistan in a humdinger, at the MCG, Melbourne, India will now face the Netherlands in their second Super 12 clash at the T20 World Cup. This will be the first clash between both sides in the format. In the ODI World Cup, India got the better of the Dutch line-up in both their meetings -- in the 2003 and 2011 editions. Coincidentally, they made it to the final on both the occasions.&nbsp;

India are coming into this game on the back of a stunning four-wicket win over Pakistan in their tournament opener, at the MCG. Playing their arch-rivals at the iconic stadium, on October 23 (Sunday), Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. opted to bowl first and restricted them to 159 for 8.

In reply, India were reeling at 31 for 4 before Virat Kohli's stupendous 82 not out, off 53 balls, and Hardik Pandya's 37-ball 40 brought them&nbsp;back into the contest. With 16 needed off the last over, India triumphed on the final ball to register a famous win. Kohli was the architect of India's win with a match-winning knock that will go down as one of his finest in history.

Netherlands, on the other hand, entered the main draw of the competition after playing the qualifiers. They were up against Bangladesh in their first game and failed to chase 145, being all-out for 135 in 20 overs. After a missed opportunity versus the Bangla Tigers, the Scott Edwards-led side will hope to get inspired from Ireland, who beat England on Wednesday (October 26), and stun the one-time winners.

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Here's everything you need to know&nbsp;about the live-streaming details of the match:&nbsp;

Where will India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup match take place?&nbsp;

India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match will be played at The Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.&nbsp;

At what time will&nbsp;India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup match commence?

India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 face-off will get underway at 12:30 PM IST.

Which TV channels will broadcast India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup in India?

India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match's live telecast will be available on Star Sports.

Where can one watch the live streaming of India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup match in India?

India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match's live streaming will be on Disney+Hotstar.&nbsp;

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Squads:

India: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rishabh Pant, Deepak Hooda, Harshal Patel

Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Tom Cooper, Scott Edwards(w/c), Tim Pringle, Logan van Beek, Shariz Ahmad, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren, Roelof van der Merwe, Timm van der Gugten, Stephan Myburgh, Teja Nidamanuru, Brandon Glover

After beating Pakistan in a humdinger, at the MCG, Melbourne, India will now face the Netherlands in their second Super 12 clash at the T20 World Cup. This will be the first clash between both sides in the format.

After beating Pakistan in a humdinger, at the MCG, Melbourne, India will now face the Netherlands in their second Super 12 clash at the T20 World Cup. This will be the first clash between both sides in the format. In the ODI World Cup, India got the better of the Dutch line-up in both their meetings -- in the 2003 and 2011 editions. Coincidentally, they made it to the final on both the occasions. India are coming into this game on the back of a stunning four-wicket win over Pakistan in their tournament opener, at the MCG. Playing their arch-rivals at the iconic stadium, on October 23 (Sunday), Rohit Sharma & Co. opted to bowl first and restricted them to 159 for 8. In reply, India were reeling at 31 for 4 before Virat Kohli's stupendous 82 not out, off 53 balls, and Hardik Pandya's 37-ball 40 brought them back into the contest. With 16 needed off the last over, India triumphed on the final ball to register a famous win. Kohli was the architect of India's win with a match-winning knock that will go down as one of his finest in history. Netherlands, on the other hand, entered the main draw of the competition after playing the qualifiers. They were up against Bangladesh in their first game and failed to chase 145, being all-out for 135 in 20 overs. After a missed opportunity versus the Bangla Tigers, the Scott Edwards-led side will hope to get inspired from Ireland, who beat England on Wednesday (October 26), and stun the one-time winners. ALSO READ | They gave a childish statement: Shahid Afridi once again slams BCCI's decision on Asia Cup 2023 Here's everything you need to know about the live-streaming details of the match: Where will India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup match take place? India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match will be played at The Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. At what time will India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup match commence? India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 face-off will get underway at 12:30 PM IST. Which TV channels will broadcast India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup in India? India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match's live telecast will be available on Star Sports. Where can one watch the live streaming of India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup match in India? India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match's live streaming will be on Disney+Hotstar. ALSO READ | 'To hell with the Spirit of the Game': Hardik Pandya shares his take on run out at non-striker's end Squads: India: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rishabh Pant, Deepak Hooda, Harshal Patel Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Tom Cooper, Scott Edwards(w/c), Tim Pringle, Logan van Beek, Shariz Ahmad, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren, Roelof van der Merwe, Timm van der Gugten, Stephan Myburgh, Teja Nidamanuru, Brandon Glover

T20 World Cup 2022, India vs Netherlands, live cricket streaming: When and where to watch epic face-off?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a fresh set of rules which are set to have a significant impact on the game. ICC have announced a host of changes to the playing conditions which were approved by the ICC Cricket Committee led by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. The new rules will come into effect from October 01, 2022.

With the T20 World Cup 2022 around the corner, the new rules are set to be implemented in the tournament and can have a huge impact. As per the new rules, 'Mankad'(bowler running the non-striker out) is no longer under the 'Unfair Play' section and will be considered a legitimate run-out.

The use of saliva to shine the cricket ball has also been permanently banned. ICC banned the use of saliva for the first time in 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, however, the rule is now set to be implemented permanently. As per the new rules, the incoming&nbsp;batters will now have only two minutes to take charge at the crease after the dismissal of their teammate.

Here is a look at the new ICC rules:

Ban on saliva: The use of saliva to shine or polish the cricket ball will be banned permanently in international cricket. The long-standing practice had been abolished for the first time in 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis. The rule is now set to be implemented permanently and the players will not be allowed to use saliva on the ball to generate swing. The players can continue using sweat to shine the ball instead of saliva.

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Batter returning when caught:&nbsp;The new batter coming in will have to take strike when a batter is caught, regardless of whether the two batters crossed each other on the pitch during the dismissal. Earlier, if the batter had crossed the non-striker before the catch, the non-striker was allowed to take strike.

'Mankad' not unfair:&nbsp;Running out the non-striker for backing up too much will no more be considered unfair and referred to as 'Mankad'. The mode of dismissal has now been moved from the 'Unfair Play' section to the 'Run out' section. Running out a non-striker will now be considered a regular run-out.

Incoming batter ready to face the ball:&nbsp;The incoming batter will be allowed only two minutes to settle down and take the strike in both ODIs and Tests. The 90 seconds rule in T20Is will remain intact.

Bowler throwing the ball at the striker's end before the delivery:&nbsp;As per the new rule, a bowler will not be allowed to attempt to run out a batter on the striker's end if he is advancing down the wicket before the bowler's delivery stride. The bowler was earlier allowed to attempt a run-out but it will now be deemed a dead ball.

Striker's right to play the ball: A batter will require to keep some part of their bat or their body inside the pitch while facing a delivery. It will be called a dead ball if a batter stands beyond the pitch. Any delivery which forces the batter to leave the pitch will also be called a no-ball

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Five runs penalty on unfair fielding movement: Any attempt to distract the batter by the fielding side with an unfair or deliberate movement while the bowler is running in to bowl the delivery will result in a five-run penalty. The batting side will be awarded five runs and the delivery will be adjudged as a dead ball.

Penalty for slow over rate: In January this year, the ICC implemented a new in-match penalty for teams failing to complete their overs in the allotted time in T20Is. Failure of the fielding team to bowl their overs in the scheduled time led to an additional fielder being brought inside the fielding circle for the remaining overs during the match.

The rule is now set to be implemented in ODIs as well following the conclusion of the &nbsp;ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League in 2023. The rule has already cost matches to a few teams for maintaining a slow over rate.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a fresh set of rules which are set to have a significant impact on the game. ICC have announced a host of changes to the playing conditions which were approved by the ICC Cricket Committee led by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a fresh set of rules which are set to have a significant impact on the game. ICC have announced a host of changes to the playing conditions which were approved by the ICC Cricket Committee led by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. The new rules will come into effect from October 01, 2022. With the T20 World Cup 2022 around the corner, the new rules are set to be implemented in the tournament and can have a huge impact. As per the new rules, 'Mankad'(bowler running the non-striker out) is no longer under the 'Unfair Play' section and will be considered a legitimate run-out. The use of saliva to shine the cricket ball has also been permanently banned. ICC banned the use of saliva for the first time in 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, however, the rule is now set to be implemented permanently. As per the new rules, the incoming batters will now have only two minutes to take charge at the crease after the dismissal of their teammate. Here is a look at the new ICC rules: Ban on saliva: The use of saliva to shine or polish the cricket ball will be banned permanently in international cricket. The long-standing practice had been abolished for the first time in 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis. The rule is now set to be implemented permanently and the players will not be allowed to use saliva on the ball to generate swing. The players can continue using sweat to shine the ball instead of saliva. Also Read: Will Virat Kohli break Sachin Tendulkar's historic feat? Ricky Ponting shares his take Batter returning when caught: The new batter coming in will have to take strike when a batter is caught, regardless of whether the two batters crossed each other on the pitch during the dismissal. Earlier, if the batter had crossed the non-striker before the catch, the non-striker was allowed to take strike. 'Mankad' not unfair: Running out the non-striker for backing up too much will no more be considered unfair and referred to as 'Mankad'. The mode of dismissal has now been moved from the 'Unfair Play' section to the 'Run out' section. Running out a non-striker will now be considered a regular run-out. Incoming batter ready to face the ball: The incoming batter will be allowed only two minutes to settle down and take the strike in both ODIs and Tests. The 90 seconds rule in T20Is will remain intact. Bowler throwing the ball at the striker's end before the delivery: As per the new rule, a bowler will not be allowed to attempt to run out a batter on the striker's end if he is advancing down the wicket before the bowler's delivery stride. The bowler was earlier allowed to attempt a run-out but it will now be deemed a dead ball. Striker's right to play the ball: A batter will require to keep some part of their bat or their body inside the pitch while facing a delivery. It will be called a dead ball if a batter stands beyond the pitch. Any delivery which forces the batter to leave the pitch will also be called a no-ball Also Read: 'Only monster should be Indian cricket': Gautam Gambhir urges countrymen to get past hero-worship culture Five runs penalty on unfair fielding movement: Any attempt to distract the batter by the fielding side with an unfair or deliberate movement while the bowler is running in to bowl the delivery will result in a five-run penalty. The batting side will be awarded five runs and the delivery will be adjudged as a dead ball. Penalty for slow over rate: In January this year, the ICC implemented a new in-match penalty for teams failing to complete their overs in the allotted time in T20Is. Failure of the fielding team to bowl their overs in the scheduled time led to an additional fielder being brought inside the fielding circle for the remaining overs during the match. The rule is now set to be implemented in ODIs as well following the conclusion of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League in 2023. The rule has already cost matches to a few teams for maintaining a slow over rate.

ICC introduces new rules in cricket: No more 'mankad', permanent ban on use of saliva on ball

Pakistan captain Babar Azam can breathe a sigh of relief as a woman named Hamiza Mukhtar from Lahore has withdrawn&nbsp;all her allegations and complaint of sexual exploitation by the Pakistani cricketer. Babar found himself in a spot of bother after an additional Lahore session court ordered police to file a case against Babar following allegations of sexual harassment by Hamiza. However, the woman later withdrew all her allegations while taking back her complaint.

The Pakistani woman, in her complaint, had alleged that Babar had sexually exploited and harassed her after making false promises of marriage while adding that the Pakistan captain has also forced her to undergo an abortion.&nbsp;

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Earlier, according to a report in PTI, the petitioner had annexed her medical documents as evidence in the court. The SHO of&nbsp;Naseerabad&nbsp;police station has been directed to register an immediate FIR against Babar after additional sessions judge Noman Muhammad Naeem heard the arguments of the lawyers from both the sides.&nbsp;

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The judge said the allegations were very disturbing and serious to warrant a full investigation.&nbsp;Hamiza&nbsp;later confirmed that an FIR has been lodged against Babar at the&nbsp;Naseerabad&nbsp;police station before taking her allegations and complaint back in what can be termed as a u-turn.&nbsp;

Earlier, other additional&nbsp;sessions&nbsp;judge Abid Raza had ordered Babar and his family to not harass&nbsp;Hamiza, who had claimed that she was getting threat calls to pull out the case.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The woman said that Babar forced her to withdraw the complaint on marriage re-assurance after she tried to register an FIR against the Pakistani cricketer.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, after missing out from the New Zealand series due to a fractured thumb, Babar is gearing up for Pakistan's home series against South Africa. Pakistan will take on South Africa in three T20Is and two Tests starting from January 26.&nbsp;

Pakistan captain Babar Azam can breathe a sigh of relief as a woman named Hamiza Mukhtar from Lahore has withdrawn all her allegations and complaint of sexual exploitation by the Pakistani cricketer.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam can breathe a sigh of relief as a woman named Hamiza Mukhtar from Lahore has withdrawn all her allegations and complaint of sexual exploitation by the Pakistani cricketer. Babar found himself in a spot of bother after an additional Lahore session court ordered police to file a case against Babar following allegations of sexual harassment by Hamiza. However, the woman later withdrew all her allegations while taking back her complaint. The Pakistani woman, in her complaint, had alleged that Babar had sexually exploited and harassed her after making false promises of marriage while adding that the Pakistan captain has also forced her to undergo an abortion. Hamiza Mukhtar - I did not have any relationship with Babar Azam and the allegations I made were false pic.twitter.com/3AX02wR4H9 — Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) January 14, 2021 × Plot twist in Babar Azam's case. Hamiza Mukhtar admitted that she has no relations with Babar. She said she did it b/c her friends asked her to do it. She further said, strict action should be taken if someone makes a video regarding their relation. 🤷🏻#HamizaMukhtar #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/YflBAjrdvG — Daniyal Mirza (@Danimirza747) January 14, 2021 × Earlier, according to a report in PTI, the petitioner had annexed her medical documents as evidence in the court. The SHO of Naseerabad police station has been directed to register an immediate FIR against Babar after additional sessions judge Noman Muhammad Naeem heard the arguments of the lawyers from both the sides. ALSO READ: Brisbane Test: BCCI provides update on Navdeep Saini as pacer suffers groin injury The judge said the allegations were very disturbing and serious to warrant a full investigation. Hamiza later confirmed that an FIR has been lodged against Babar at the Naseerabad police station before taking her allegations and complaint back in what can be termed as a u-turn. Earlier, other additional sessions judge Abid Raza had ordered Babar and his family to not harass Hamiza, who had claimed that she was getting threat calls to pull out the case. ALSO READ: Labuschagne rescues Australia with fifth Test century The woman said that Babar forced her to withdraw the complaint on marriage re-assurance after she tried to register an FIR against the Pakistani cricketer. Meanwhile, after missing out from the New Zealand series due to a fractured thumb, Babar is gearing up for Pakistan's home series against South Africa. Pakistan will take on South Africa in three T20Is and two Tests starting from January 26.

Sexual harassment case against Pakistan captain Babar Azam withdrawn

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has said that skipper Babar Azam should either resign as the captain of the team or he will end up becoming Sarfaraz Ahmed part two. Akhtar comments follow the media reports that claimed that Babar is not happy with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) due to the team selection for the upcoming tour of South Africa.&nbsp;

The reports said that Babar's suggestions on squad selection were completely disregarded by the Pakistan selection committee led by Mohammad Wasim.&nbsp;&nbsp;

While speaking at PTV Sports, Shoaib said, “I have heard that PCB had ignored Babar’s suggestions regarding squad selection,” adding that “Babar should resign as captain if that is the case.”&nbsp;

The 'Rawalpindi Express’&nbsp;warned Babar that if he doesn’t resign as captain after&nbsp;the latest incident with the selection, he will become ‘Sarfaraz part two’ while adding his resignation will serve as a strong message to the PCB that such things cannot happen in future.&nbsp;

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PCB Chief Selector Mohammad Wasim had announced Pakistan's squad for the upcoming tours of South Africa and Zimbabwe a few days ago. Following the announcement, media reports surfaced that Babar wasn't happy with some names in the squad and conveyed his opinion to the PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan.&nbsp;

Whereas other reports quoted PCB sources as saying that all selections made through mutual discussions between all interested&nbsp;parties.&nbsp;

Earlier, Akhtar had lashed out at former skipper Sarfaraz for his failure to stamp authority in the management and during team selections while letting former head coach Mickey Arthur take the important calls during his captaincy tenure.&nbsp;

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Test squad: Babar Azam (capt), Imran Butt, Abid Ali, Abdullah Shafique, Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Tabish Khan, Hasan Ali, Shahnawaz Dhani, Nauman Ali, Zahid Mahmood, Sajid Khan.

ODI squad: Babar Azam (capt), Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Haider Ali, Danish Aziz, Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Qadir, Hasan Ali.

T20I squad: Babar Azam (capt), Shadab Khan, Sharjeel Khan, Mohammad Hafeez, Haider Ali, Danish Aziz, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Qadir, Hasan Ali, Arshad Iqbal.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has said that skipper Babar Azam should either resign as the captain of the team or he will end up becoming Sarfaraz Ahmed part two.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has said that skipper Babar Azam should either resign as the captain of the team or he will end up becoming Sarfaraz Ahmed part two. Akhtar comments follow the media reports that claimed that Babar is not happy with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) due to the team selection for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The reports said that Babar's suggestions on squad selection were completely disregarded by the Pakistan selection committee led by Mohammad Wasim. While speaking at PTV Sports, Shoaib said, “I have heard that PCB had ignored Babar’s suggestions regarding squad selection,” adding that “Babar should resign as captain if that is the case.” The 'Rawalpindi Express’ warned Babar that if he doesn’t resign as captain after the latest incident with the selection, he will become ‘Sarfaraz part two’ while adding his resignation will serve as a strong message to the PCB that such things cannot happen in future. ALSO READ: Pakistan optimistic about hosting India in Asia Cup 2023: PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani PCB Chief Selector Mohammad Wasim had announced Pakistan's squad for the upcoming tours of South Africa and Zimbabwe a few days ago. Following the announcement, media reports surfaced that Babar wasn't happy with some names in the squad and conveyed his opinion to the PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan. Whereas other reports quoted PCB sources as saying that all selections made through mutual discussions between all interested parties. Earlier, Akhtar had lashed out at former skipper Sarfaraz for his failure to stamp authority in the management and during team selections while letting former head coach Mickey Arthur take the important calls during his captaincy tenure. ALSO READ: ICC Men's T20I Rankings: Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler witness sharp rise after sparkling performances Test squad: Babar Azam (capt), Imran Butt, Abid Ali, Abdullah Shafique, Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Tabish Khan, Hasan Ali, Shahnawaz Dhani, Nauman Ali, Zahid Mahmood, Sajid Khan. ODI squad: Babar Azam (capt), Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Haider Ali, Danish Aziz, Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Qadir, Hasan Ali. T20I squad: Babar Azam (capt), Shadab Khan, Sharjeel Khan, Mohammad Hafeez, Haider Ali, Danish Aziz, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Qadir, Hasan Ali, Arshad Iqbal.

Resign or become Sarfaraz 2.0: Shoaib Akhtar to Babar Azam after fallout with selectors

Kings XI Punjab have officially changed its name to Punjab Kings ahead of the auction of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, scheduled to be held on February 18 in Chennai.&nbsp;The franchise said that the new brand logo and name will extend their undying spirit of fighting against all odds while celebrating the true spirit of Punjab.&nbsp;

Kings XI Punjab are one of the three franchises – others being Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore – to have never won the coveted IPL trophy. While they have produced some great performances in the past, the Punjab franchise always fell short of ultimate glory. However, under the new name and logo, the franchise would be hoping to break the deadlock and lift the IPL trophy in the 2021 edition.&nbsp;

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The franchise has released some of the big names in the squad ahead of IPL 2021 auction and will look to bolster their squad when players go under the hammer on February 18 in Chennai.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a statement on Wednesday,&nbsp;Punjab Kings&nbsp;said: "We are much more than a team, but a family which has come&nbsp;together and&nbsp;built a connect with our fans through our relentless hard work. The new brand logo and name are an extension to our undying spirit of fighting against all odds and celebrating the true spirit of Punjab."&nbsp;

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Earlier on Wednesday, Kings XI Punjab teased their fans and followers with a couple of tweets&nbsp;and it would be interesting to see how the fans react to the new name and logo of the franchise.&nbsp;

Kings XI Punjab have officially changed its name to Punjab Kings ahead of the auction of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, scheduled to be held on February 18 in Chennai.

Kings XI Punjab have officially changed its name to Punjab Kings ahead of the auction of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, scheduled to be held on February 18 in Chennai. The franchise said that the new brand logo and name will extend their undying spirit of fighting against all odds while celebrating the true spirit of Punjab. Kings XI Punjab are one of the three franchises – others being Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore – to have never won the coveted IPL trophy. While they have produced some great performances in the past, the Punjab franchise always fell short of ultimate glory. However, under the new name and logo, the franchise would be hoping to break the deadlock and lift the IPL trophy in the 2021 edition. ALSO READ: India announce squad for last 2 Tests vs England as Shami, Jadeja miss out THIS IS OUR LAST TWEET! Thank you @Twitter and Sadde fans! ♥️#SaddaPunjab — Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) February 17, 2021 × The franchise has released some of the big names in the squad ahead of IPL 2021 auction and will look to bolster their squad when players go under the hammer on February 18 in Chennai. In a statement on Wednesday, Punjab Kings said: "We are much more than a team, but a family which has come together and built a connect with our fans through our relentless hard work. The new brand logo and name are an extension to our undying spirit of fighting against all odds and celebrating the true spirit of Punjab." ALSO READ: From MS Dhoni to Yuvraj Singh: Costliest picks in every IPL auctions Earlier on Wednesday, Kings XI Punjab teased their fans and followers with a couple of tweets and it would be interesting to see how the fans react to the new name and logo of the franchise.

Kings XI Punjab changes name to Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2021 auction, new logo unveiled

The IPL Governing Council on Sunday announced the full schedule and fixture list for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 to be held in India. The cities of Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata are set to host IPL 2021 matches with Chennai hosting the season opener between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 9. The playoffs and final of IPL 2021 will be played at the world's largest cricket stadium – Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad with the summit clash scheduled on May 30.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Each franchise will play at four venues during the league stage.&nbsp;Out of the 56 league matches, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata &amp; Bengaluru will host 10 matches each while Ahmedabad and Delhi will host 8 matches each. All matches will be played at neutral venues and no team will play at their home venue.&nbsp;All teams will play at 4 out of 6 venues during the league stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2 lang="EN-US">IPL 2021 full schedule and fixtures:</h2>

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There will be a total of 11 double headers where 6 teams will play three afternoon matches and&nbsp;two teams will play two afternoon matches. The afternoon games are slated for a 3:30 PM IST start while the evening games will have a&nbsp;7:30 PM&nbsp;IST start.&nbsp;

The fixtures of the tournament have been mapped in a way that every team will travel only three times during the league stage, thus reducing commute and&nbsp;minimising&nbsp;risk. The IPL 2021 will be played behind closed doors to begin with and a call on allowing spectators will be taken at a later stage of the tournament.&nbsp;

The IPL Governing Council on Sunday announced the full schedule and fixture list for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 to be held in India. The cities of Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata are set to host IPL 2021 matches with Chennai hosting the season opener between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 9.

The IPL Governing Council on Sunday announced the full schedule and fixture list for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 to be held in India. The cities of Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata are set to host IPL 2021 matches with Chennai hosting the season opener between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 9. The playoffs and final of IPL 2021 will be played at the world's largest cricket stadium – Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad with the summit clash scheduled on May 30. 🚨 BCCI announces schedule for VIVO IPL 2021 🚨 The season will kickstart on 9th April in Chennai and the final will take place on May 30th at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. More details here - https://t.co/yKxJujGGcD #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/qfaKS6prAJ — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 7, 2021 × Each franchise will play at four venues during the league stage. Out of the 56 league matches, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata & Bengaluru will host 10 matches each while Ahmedabad and Delhi will host 8 matches each. All matches will be played at neutral venues and no team will play at their home venue. All teams will play at 4 out of 6 venues during the league stage. IPL 2021 full schedule and fixtures: There will be a total of 11 double headers where 6 teams will play three afternoon matches and two teams will play two afternoon matches. The afternoon games are slated for a 3:30 PM IST start while the evening games will have a 7:30 PM IST start. The fixtures of the tournament have been mapped in a way that every team will travel only three times during the league stage, thus reducing commute and minimising risk. The IPL 2021 will be played behind closed doors to begin with and a call on allowing spectators will be taken at a later stage of the tournament.

IPL 2021 schedule announced: Narendra Modi Stadium to host playoffs and final - check full fixtures

A bit of controversy erupted on Day 2 of the ongoing pink-ball Test between India and England&nbsp;at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after third umpire&nbsp;Chettithody&nbsp;Shamshuddin reversed the decision by the on-field umpire to give a lifeline to England captain Joe Root.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The incident happened in the fourth delivery of the 15th&nbsp;over&nbsp;when&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;Patel fired a straighter delivery to Root as the ball stuck the England skipper’s pad. While the on-field umpire raised his fingers to give marching orders to Root, the England captain reviewed the decision.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Root leant forward to defend the ball but with his bat and pad very close to each other, the England skipper took the DRS very late. The third umpire took a close look at various angles. After going through the delivery with zoomed-in angles, there was still a bit of confusion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

While one angle showed that the ball struck the pad first, the other angle showed there was a bit of&nbsp;bat. After taking a close look at&nbsp;it, the third umpire decided to reverse the decision with Root getting a life-line.&nbsp;&nbsp;

But&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;was quick to send back the England captain as a couple of overs later, he dismissed Root.&nbsp;

However, cricket fans on social media were clearly unhappy as the majority of them thought it was a&nbsp;pad first and hence, Root should have been given out.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, India continued to dominate proceedings on Day 2. Despite getting bowled out for 145, Indian bowlers made life difficult for the visitors and picked up&nbsp;five wickets at a time when England were just on 56.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The series is locked at 1-1 with India looking to take a lead in the four-Test series.&nbsp;

A bit of controversy erupted on Day 2 of the ongoing pink-ball Test between India and England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after third umpire Chettithody Shamshuddin reversed the decision by the on-field umpire to give a lifeline to England captain Joe Root.

A bit of controversy erupted on Day 2 of the ongoing pink-ball Test between India and England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after third umpire Chettithody Shamshuddin reversed the decision by the on-field umpire to give a lifeline to England captain Joe Root. The incident happened in the fourth delivery of the 15th over when Axar Patel fired a straighter delivery to Root as the ball stuck the England skipper’s pad. While the on-field umpire raised his fingers to give marching orders to Root, the England captain reviewed the decision. Root leant forward to defend the ball but with his bat and pad very close to each other, the England skipper took the DRS very late. The third umpire took a close look at various angles. After going through the delivery with zoomed-in angles, there was still a bit of confusion. While one angle showed that the ball struck the pad first, the other angle showed there was a bit of bat. After taking a close look at it, the third umpire decided to reverse the decision with Root getting a life-line. But Axar was quick to send back the England captain as a couple of overs later, he dismissed Root. However, cricket fans on social media were clearly unhappy as the majority of them thought it was a pad first and hence, Root should have been given out. Joe Root was out. Not a good call by third umpire. What do you think? #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/Fg4ChNXmA5 — UrMiL07™ (@urmilpatel30) February 25, 2021 × I thought it was pad first. — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 25, 2021 × Wrong decision by third umpire....Joe Root was clear cut out Technology can divert your decision and forcebu to give wrong decision — Dexternegi (@dexternegi) February 25, 2021 × Lousy umpiring.. this was clearly out..Joe Root must thank the third umpire for his incompetence..#ENGvIND — shekhar manocha (@mastermanocha) February 25, 2021 × Even Joe Root knew it was PAD first Had it been BAT, he would have gone immediately to the Third Umpire#INDvENG — Vinesh Prabhu (@vlp1994) February 25, 2021 × Joe Root clear confirm that there is no Bat while discussed with Ben Stokes. But 3rd Umpire is on Drunk Mode That was clean LBW#Review #INDvENG #ENGvIND — Kishan Pujara (@IamKishanPujara) February 25, 2021 × Meanwhile, India continued to dominate proceedings on Day 2. Despite getting bowled out for 145, Indian bowlers made life difficult for the visitors and picked up five wickets at a time when England were just on 56. The series is locked at 1-1 with India looking to take a lead in the four-Test series.

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Out or not-out? Third umpire reverses Joe Root's LBW decision as netizens fume

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has labelled Rishabh Pant a “freak” as he said that the young wicketkeeper-batsman is “unique”&nbsp;while lauding the southpaw for his recent batting form following the conclusion of three-match ODI series against England, which&nbsp;India&nbsp;won 2-1.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Continuing his rich run of form, Pant smashed 77 off 40 and 72 off 68 in the last two ODIs to help India win the three-ODI series.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"I will be honest with you. I think he is just a freak. He just does things his way. I would not suggest many to try and play the way Rishabh Pant does, because he is so unique," Vaughan said on&nbsp;Cricbuzz.

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"One thing I would say to the youngsters watching Rishabh Pant is just his mindset. He looks so relaxed. When he goes out, and the pressure was on, he just looks like he is playing in the park. He is not playing for India, he is just playing cricket which he has played for many, many years. Be it U11s, U15s, U19s, and now the national team - it's just a game of cricket for him. And that's such a refreshing attitude and it's very difficult to have that attitude," he added.&nbsp;

Pant, who was&nbsp;criticised&nbsp;for his fearless batting approach, is now&nbsp;garnering&nbsp;praise from all corners of the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"I would tell youngsters that it is difficult to copy his technique, but you can certainly copy his mindset," Vaughan said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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"He just looks like he is enjoying batting. He just looks like he is having a bit of fun. He backs&nbsp;himself,&nbsp;he is confident obviously. And with this unique technique, he is so difficult to bowl to. When he starts flicking in, not moving his feet, he generally goes against everything coaching tells you to do, he does the opposite, but it works. He is brilliant," he added.&nbsp;

Rishabh Pant was one of the key players in India’s memorable season of 2020-21 where the Men in Blue defeated Australia on their home soil before downing England in the home series.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pant will next be seen in IPL 2021 for Delhi Capitals. IPL 2021 commences from April 9.&nbsp;

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has labelled Rishabh Pant a “freak” as he said that the young wicketkeeper-batsman is “unique” while lauding the southpaw for his recent batting form following the conclusion of three-match ODI series against England, which India won 2-1.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has labelled Rishabh Pant a “freak” as he said that the young wicketkeeper-batsman is “unique” while lauding the southpaw for his recent batting form following the conclusion of three-match ODI series against England, which India won 2-1. Continuing his rich run of form, Pant smashed 77 off 40 and 72 off 68 in the last two ODIs to help India win the three-ODI series. "I will be honest with you. I think he is just a freak. He just does things his way. I would not suggest many to try and play the way Rishabh Pant does, because he is so unique," Vaughan said on Cricbuzz. ALSO READ: 'You can't expect everyone...': Virat Kohli warns players 'cooked' in bubble life ahead of IPL 2021 "One thing I would say to the youngsters watching Rishabh Pant is just his mindset. He looks so relaxed. When he goes out, and the pressure was on, he just looks like he is playing in the park. He is not playing for India, he is just playing cricket which he has played for many, many years. Be it U11s, U15s, U19s, and now the national team - it's just a game of cricket for him. And that's such a refreshing attitude and it's very difficult to have that attitude," he added. Pant, who was criticised for his fearless batting approach, is now garnering praise from all corners of the world. "I would tell youngsters that it is difficult to copy his technique, but you can certainly copy his mindset," Vaughan said. ALSO READ: 'Cricketing world, beware': Ian Chappell predicts era of dominance for Team India "He just looks like he is enjoying batting. He just looks like he is having a bit of fun. He backs himself, he is confident obviously. And with this unique technique, he is so difficult to bowl to. When he starts flicking in, not moving his feet, he generally goes against everything coaching tells you to do, he does the opposite, but it works. He is brilliant," he added. Rishabh Pant was one of the key players in India’s memorable season of 2020-21 where the Men in Blue defeated Australia on their home soil before downing England in the home series. Pant will next be seen in IPL 2021 for Delhi Capitals. IPL 2021 commences from April 9.

'He is just a freak': Michael Vaughan praises 'unique' Rishabh Pant after Team India heroics

The Director of Cricket Operations of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Mike Hesson has pinned high hopes on Glenn Maxwell, who was signed for a whopping INR 14.25 crore,&nbsp;as he said that the&nbsp;Australian all-rounder&nbsp;is the impact players that the team missed last&nbsp;season.&nbsp;RCB will lock horns with defending champions Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2021 season opener on April 9 in Chennai.&nbsp;

Hesson reckons that Maxwell's quality during the middle overs and death overs makes him a perfect fit for RCB's middle-order. He further said that&nbsp;Maxwell will be part of RCB's leadership group.&nbsp;

"He (Maxwell) is fantastic and fits in the middle-order for us. We wanted to have a player of his quality during middle overs and at the back-end as well, he brings in huge amount of experience," Hesson said at a virtual media conference.&nbsp;

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"On his day, he can turn a game on its head. We need to use him in a space where we can&nbsp;maximise&nbsp;his skills and we are looking at how we do that," the former New Zealand coach said.&nbsp;

However, Hesson was clear that he wants Maxwell to be very clear about his role and is waiting for a conversation to happen between them.&nbsp;

"I am waiting to speak to him and be clear about his role. It's just been a few days. Amongst peers, he is going to bat, so it's better he understands his role implicitly. He has good skills, highly experienced and will also be part of the leadership group."&nbsp;

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Hesson was also left impressed with Virat Kohli's form during the recently concluded series against England and said that the RCB skipper opening the innings will only help the team in IPL 2021.&nbsp;

"I think Virat is so experienced with what he does with RCB and he is going to bat at the top of the order. It's a&nbsp;position,&nbsp;he knows well. He is in fine touch.&nbsp;

"I thought the way he played in T20s against England and how he controlled the tempo, on his day when he does for RCB."&nbsp;

The Director of Cricket Operations of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Mike Hesson has pinned high hopes on Glenn Maxwell, who was signed for a whopping INR 14.

The Director of Cricket Operations of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Mike Hesson has pinned high hopes on Glenn Maxwell, who was signed for a whopping INR 14.25 crore, as he said that the Australian all-rounder is the impact players that the team missed last season. RCB will lock horns with defending champions Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2021 season opener on April 9 in Chennai. Hesson reckons that Maxwell's quality during the middle overs and death overs makes him a perfect fit for RCB's middle-order. He further said that Maxwell will be part of RCB's leadership group. "He (Maxwell) is fantastic and fits in the middle-order for us. We wanted to have a player of his quality during middle overs and at the back-end as well, he brings in huge amount of experience," Hesson said at a virtual media conference. ALSO READ: KKR captain Eoin Morgan provides update on his split webbing injury ahead of IPL 2021 "On his day, he can turn a game on its head. We need to use him in a space where we can maximise his skills and we are looking at how we do that," the former New Zealand coach said. However, Hesson was clear that he wants Maxwell to be very clear about his role and is waiting for a conversation to happen between them. "I am waiting to speak to him and be clear about his role. It's just been a few days. Amongst peers, he is going to bat, so it's better he understands his role implicitly. He has good skills, highly experienced and will also be part of the leadership group." ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Punjab Kings more balanced squad than last season - Wasim Jaffer to WION Hesson was also left impressed with Virat Kohli's form during the recently concluded series against England and said that the RCB skipper opening the innings will only help the team in IPL 2021. "I think Virat is so experienced with what he does with RCB and he is going to bat at the top of the order. It's a position, he knows well. He is in fine touch. "I thought the way he played in T20s against England and how he controlled the tempo, on his day when he does for RCB."

RCB's Mike Hesson pins high hopes on Glenn Maxwell for IPL 2021

Sri Lanka has been dealing with its worst-ever economic crisis as people face regular power cuts, shortage of essential supplies and soaring inflation in the country. People have been out on the streets protesting against the mismanagement by the current government as their daily lives have been impacted adversely due to the crisis.

Amid the ongoing crisis in the country, former Sri Lanka cricket team captain Arjuna Ranatunga has urged the cricketers from the country to stop playing in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and stand in support of the crisis-hit nation. Several Sri Lankan players are part of different franchises in the ongoing IPL season.

"I really don't know but there are some cricketers who are lavishly playing in the IPL and haven't spoken about their country. Unfortunately, people are scared to speak against the government. These cricketers are also working for the cricket board under the ministry and they are trying to protect their jobs. But now they have to take a step as some of the young cricketers also came forward and gave statements in support of the protest," Ranatunga was quoted as saying by ANI.

"When something is going wrong, you should have the guts to come out and speak against it, without thinking about your business. People ask me why I am not in the protests. It's just that I have been into politics for the last 19 years and this is not a political issue. So far, none of the political parties and politicians have got into the protests and that's the biggest strength of the people of this country," he added.

The likes of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera among others are currently part of IPL 2022. Former Sri Lankan cricket team captains Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara along with the likes of Muttiah Muralitharan and Lasith Maling are part of the backroom staff of their respective teams.

While both Sangakkara and Jayawardene had shared heartfelt notes on social media speaking about the economic crisis in the country, the likes of &nbsp;Hasaranga and Rajapaksa also extended their support towards the ongoing protests in the country.

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Ranatunga, who is also a minister in Sri Lanka, has urged the cricketers to keep their jobs aside for a while and come back home for a week to take part in the protests for the sake of their country. &nbsp;

"I am sure you all know who are the players, playing in the IPL. I don't want to mention but I would want them to leave their job for a week and come in support of the protests," said the former cricketer. 
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Sri Lanka has been dealing with its worst-ever economic crisis as people face regular power cuts, shortage of essential supplies and soaring inflation in the country.

Sri Lanka has been dealing with its worst-ever economic crisis as people face regular power cuts, shortage of essential supplies and soaring inflation in the country. People have been out on the streets protesting against the mismanagement by the current government as their daily lives have been impacted adversely due to the crisis. Amid the ongoing crisis in the country, former Sri Lanka cricket team captain Arjuna Ranatunga has urged the cricketers from the country to stop playing in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and stand in support of the crisis-hit nation. Several Sri Lankan players are part of different franchises in the ongoing IPL season. "I really don't know but there are some cricketers who are lavishly playing in the IPL and haven't spoken about their country. Unfortunately, people are scared to speak against the government. These cricketers are also working for the cricket board under the ministry and they are trying to protect their jobs. But now they have to take a step as some of the young cricketers also came forward and gave statements in support of the protest," Ranatunga was quoted as saying by ANI. "When something is going wrong, you should have the guts to come out and speak against it, without thinking about your business. People ask me why I am not in the protests. It's just that I have been into politics for the last 19 years and this is not a political issue. So far, none of the political parties and politicians have got into the protests and that's the biggest strength of the people of this country," he added. The likes of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera among others are currently part of IPL 2022. Former Sri Lankan cricket team captains Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara along with the likes of Muttiah Muralitharan and Lasith Maling are part of the backroom staff of their respective teams. While both Sangakkara and Jayawardene had shared heartfelt notes on social media speaking about the economic crisis in the country, the likes of Hasaranga and Rajapaksa also extended their support towards the ongoing protests in the country. Also Read: Heartbreaking to see the despair of people: Kumar Sangakkara on Sri Lanka's economic crisis Ranatunga, who is also a minister in Sri Lanka, has urged the cricketers to keep their jobs aside for a while and come back home for a week to take part in the protests for the sake of their country. "I am sure you all know who are the players, playing in the IPL. I don't want to mention but I would want them to leave their job for a week and come in support of the protests," said the former cricketer.

Arjuna Ranatunga urges Sri Lanka players to stop playing in IPL and stand for country amid economic crisis

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