Twin fifties from the left-handed pair of Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh helped KKR pull off a crucial six-wicket win over Chennai at Chepauk on Sunday night.

Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad got CSK off to a flyer on a tricky track after MS Dhoni elected to bat first. Varun Chakravarthy picked up Gaikwad in his first over as spinners looked to dominate against the star-studded CSK XI. Conway and Ajinkya Rahane stitched a 30-run-stand before four wickets put the home side on the backfoot.&nbsp;

The left-handed pair of Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube then steadied the ship, with lanky Dube being the aggressor of the two. The man in form kept smashing the poor balls past the boundary rope, but some tight bowling from the spin trio of Varun, Sunil Narine and Suyash Sharma kept CSK quiet throughout.

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Following Jadeja’s wicket in the final over, the crowd puller MS Dhoni made his presence felt but couldn’t do much damage with the bat as he managed just two of as many balls. CSK scored a gritty 144 for six in the first innings.

The chase, meanwhile, didn’t start the way KKR would have liked as they lost opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz inside the first over itself. It was about time before Deepak Chahar removed Venkatesh Iyer and accounted for Jason Roy, as KKR was reeling at 33 for three at one stage.

The pair of Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh took the onus on them and bailed the team out of trouble. Both kept rotating strike and made most of the bad deliveries by smashing them for boundaries. None of MS Dhoni’s bowlers could stop them from building a foundation on which they eventually took the game home.

The man for KKR this season, Rinku Singh, completed his fifty, while Rana also reached his half-century shortly. Just when it looked like the pair will take the team home, Moeen Ali’s direct throw removed Rinku on 54.

Rana and Andre Russell then completed the formalities in the second-last over as KKR won the return leg with six wickets in hand and delayed MS Dhoni-led CSK’s playoffs qualification.

Twin fifties from the left-handed pair of Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh helped KKR pull off a crucial six-wicket win over Chennai at Chepauk on Sunday night. Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad got CSK off to a flyer on a tricky track after MS Dhoni elected to bat first.

Twin fifties from the left-handed pair of Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh helped KKR pull off a crucial six-wicket win over Chennai at Chepauk on Sunday night. Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad got CSK off to a flyer on a tricky track after MS Dhoni elected to bat first. Varun Chakravarthy picked up Gaikwad in his first over as spinners looked to dominate against the star-studded CSK XI. Conway and Ajinkya Rahane stitched a 30-run-stand before four wickets put the home side on the backfoot. The left-handed pair of Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube then steadied the ship, with lanky Dube being the aggressor of the two. The man in form kept smashing the poor balls past the boundary rope, but some tight bowling from the spin trio of Varun, Sunil Narine and Suyash Sharma kept CSK quiet throughout. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Yuzvendra Chahal reveals how that ONE advice from Ab de Villiers changed his life forever Following Jadeja’s wicket in the final over, the crowd puller MS Dhoni made his presence felt but couldn’t do much damage with the bat as he managed just two of as many balls. CSK scored a gritty 144 for six in the first innings. The chase, meanwhile, didn’t start the way KKR would have liked as they lost opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz inside the first over itself. It was about time before Deepak Chahar removed Venkatesh Iyer and accounted for Jason Roy, as KKR was reeling at 33 for three at one stage. The pair of Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh took the onus on them and bailed the team out of trouble. Both kept rotating strike and made most of the bad deliveries by smashing them for boundaries. None of MS Dhoni’s bowlers could stop them from building a foundation on which they eventually took the game home. The man for KKR this season, Rinku Singh, completed his fifty, while Rana also reached his half-century shortly. Just when it looked like the pair will take the team home, Moeen Ali’s direct throw removed Rinku on 54. Rana and Andre Russell then completed the formalities in the second-last over as KKR won the return leg with six wickets in hand and delayed MS Dhoni-led CSK’s playoffs qualification.

IPL 2023: Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana slam fifties as KKR halt CSK's quest to stay at top with a 6-wicket win

Rajasthan Royals put on a abysmal show against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as they got all-out on 59 runs while chasing 172. The loss has hurt Royals' chances to make it to the IPL playoffs and they'd have to win their last league match to stay in contention.

Rajasthan coach Kumar Sangakkara, however, did his best in an inspiring speech to his players in the dressing room after the match. The coach urged his players to let bygones be bygones and focus completely on the second match. The video of his speech was shared by the Royals' official twitter handle as well.

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"We've got one more game to play. No amount of speaking and telling and doing all of that will resolve any of the issues that we have, something that we've got to step up and do. Right? Irrespective of what happens in other games, we have one more game to play and win. So, that's all I want you [to] think about. Learn from this. Just move on. All right? I can see the hurt and disappointment," Sangakkara said in the video. Have a look at it here:

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In the match, RCB were very slow in the beginning as Royals did some amazing bowling to keep both Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis in check early on. After Virat departed for a 19-ball 18, Maxwell and Faf took the innings ahead and both the batsmen scored a half-century. Adam Zampa's double-wicket 16th over, however, turned the game towards RR as they restricted RCB to a modest 171/5 in 20 overs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, the star Royals batsman, however, got out on a duck in the first over of the chase itself. With Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson both getting out in the next over, RR's chase got derailed and could never get back. Royals were eventually dismissed for 59 run in 10.3 overs with Shimron Hetmyer scoring 35 off 19 balls.

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Rajasthan Royals put on a abysmal show against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as they got all-out on 59 runs while chasing 172. The loss has hurt Royals' chances to make it to the IPL playoffs and they'd have to win their last league match to stay in contention.

Rajasthan Royals put on a abysmal show against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as they got all-out on 59 runs while chasing 172. The loss has hurt Royals' chances to make it to the IPL playoffs and they'd have to win their last league match to stay in contention. Rajasthan coach Kumar Sangakkara, however, did his best in an inspiring speech to his players in the dressing room after the match. The coach urged his players to let bygones be bygones and focus completely on the second match. The video of his speech was shared by the Royals' official twitter handle as well. Also Read: 'Just the beginning...:' KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar on Rinku Singh after 50 against CSK "We've got one more game to play. No amount of speaking and telling and doing all of that will resolve any of the issues that we have, something that we've got to step up and do. Right? Irrespective of what happens in other games, we have one more game to play and win. So, that's all I want you [to] think about. Learn from this. Just move on. All right? I can see the hurt and disappointment," Sangakkara said in the video. Have a look at it here: 🤞 pic.twitter.com/KiicDRt2NA — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 14, 2023 × In the match, RCB were very slow in the beginning as Royals did some amazing bowling to keep both Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis in check early on. After Virat departed for a 19-ball 18, Maxwell and Faf took the innings ahead and both the batsmen scored a half-century. Adam Zampa's double-wicket 16th over, however, turned the game towards RR as they restricted RCB to a modest 171/5 in 20 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal, the star Royals batsman, however, got out on a duck in the first over of the chase itself. With Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson both getting out in the next over, RR's chase got derailed and could never get back. Royals were eventually dismissed for 59 run in 10.3 overs with Shimron Hetmyer scoring 35 off 19 balls. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Indian Premier League (IPL) introduced a new rule this season - Impact Player, which allowed teams to use 12 players in a game instead of original 11. The teams could announce their teams after the toss and name four substitutes as well. One of those four players is then allowed to replace one player from the playing 11 to give both sides further edge in the contest.

<h2>Impact Player rule: How teams make it work</h2>

In a match, the team batting first announces the Impact Player to bring in a bowler while defending the total and in turn, a batsman who was in the initial Playing XI, goes out. Similarly, the team bowling second brings in a batsman by replacing a bowler with least batting capabilities.

The rule gives us two sets of Impact Players to analyse: Ones who came in as batsmen and others as bowlers.

Below is the analysis of the Impact Player - Bowlers.

Teams have used different bowlers at different stages but the majority of impact players that have been used are fast/medium fast bowlers, bowling 26 out of 45 times while the spinners only got to bowl 19 times whenever a bowler has been used as an Impact Player.

As for the bowlers who have been replaced by an Impact Player - Batsman are also majorly fast or medium fast.

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<h2>How have Impact Player - Bowlers fared in IPL 2023?</h2>

In the first 50 matches of the IPL 2023, teams have decided to use a bowler as an Impact Player 45 times (2nd innings of the match) and the players who have come in have taken 39 wickets at a strike rate of 21.90 so far. On the other hand, the bowlers (1st innings) who made way for the impact players have taken 32 wickets in 45 innings at a strike rate of 27.

Clearly, the bowlers have made their impact felt in the IPL so far. Also, it is not only the wickets or strike rate which shows that Impact Player - Bowlers have performed better than the bowlers who were already in Playing XI, but the number of times they have taken two-wicket and three-wicket haul, economy rate and part played in winning cause as well.&nbsp;

The Impact Player - Bowlers have taken two-wicket hauls eight times and a three-wicket hauls two times. The teams have managed to win 50 per cent of the games when an Impact Player takes two wickets in a match, that is, four times out of eight while the same record stands at 100 per cent when a three-wicket haul is taken by an Impact Player - Bowler.&nbsp;

And, the bowlers who have been replaced by Impact Players have taken two-wicket hauls seven times and zero three-wicket haul. Here, the teams have managed to win just two out of seven times when such a bowler takes a two-wicket haul.

The economy rate of the Impact Player - Bowlers and the bowlers replaced by an Impact Player is almost similar at 9.21 and 9.23, respectively.

During the instances when the Impact Player - Bowler has not been able to take a single wicket - 17 out 45 times - the teams have actually won more - nine times - compared to the time they have lost - eight.

The bowler who made way for the Impact Players have gone wicketless 20 times in 45 innings and the teams have 50-50 win-loss record whenever that has happened.

<h2>Which is better as an Impact Player - Bowler: Spinner or Fast/Medium Fast Bowler?</h2>

The debate around using a bowler as an Impact Player has one more side to it - whether to use a fast bowler or a spinner? Let's have a look at the numbers to understand it better.

Out of the 45 times an Impact Player - Bowler has been used, teams have gone for a spinner 19 times and a fast bowler 26 times. Talking about the wins, the fast bowlers have managed to help their team win 19 times out 26 while losing just seven matches.

As for the spinners, they have helped in the winning cause only nine out 19 times when played as an Impact Player and have lost 10 games.

Getting into the stats, fast bowler have taken 24 wickets at a strike rate of 18 and an economy rate of 10.41 in 26 games, giving away 772 runs in 74.2 overs. The spinners, on the other hand, have taken only 15 wickets at a strike rate of 27 and an economy rate of 7.91 in 19 games, giving 540 runs in 68.2 overs.

It is clear that fast bowlers have struck quicker than the spinners, but the slow bowlers have given much less runs than their fast &nbsp;bowling counterparts when used an Impact Player.

The fast bowling Impact Player - Bowlers also have edge in taking two-wicket hauls in a winning cause on the spinners as they have managed the feat thrice, compared to the spinners who have done it only once.

<h2>Conclusion</h2>

Both fast bowlers and spinners come with their own strength and weakness. While the decision to pick one of them depends on factors like pitch, dew and other team's playing XI, the teams have preferred a fast bowling Impact Player more than a spinner.

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Indian Premier League (IPL) introduced a new rule this season - Impact Player, which allowed teams to use 12 players in a game instead of original 11. The teams could announce their teams after the toss and name four substitutes as well.

Indian Premier League (IPL) introduced a new rule this season - Impact Player, which allowed teams to use 12 players in a game instead of original 11. The teams could announce their teams after the toss and name four substitutes as well. One of those four players is then allowed to replace one player from the playing 11 to give both sides further edge in the contest. Impact Player rule: How teams make it work In a match, the team batting first announces the Impact Player to bring in a bowler while defending the total and in turn, a batsman who was in the initial Playing XI, goes out. Similarly, the team bowling second brings in a batsman by replacing a bowler with least batting capabilities. The rule gives us two sets of Impact Players to analyse: Ones who came in as batsmen and others as bowlers. Below is the analysis of the Impact Player - Bowlers. Teams have used different bowlers at different stages but the majority of impact players that have been used are fast/medium fast bowlers, bowling 26 out of 45 times while the spinners only got to bowl 19 times whenever a bowler has been used as an Impact Player. As for the bowlers who have been replaced by an Impact Player - Batsman are also majorly fast or medium fast. Also Read: Explained: How have Impact Player - Batsmen fared in IPL 2023? How have Impact Player - Bowlers fared in IPL 2023? In the first 50 matches of the IPL 2023, teams have decided to use a bowler as an Impact Player 45 times (2nd innings of the match) and the players who have come in have taken 39 wickets at a strike rate of 21.90 so far. On the other hand, the bowlers (1st innings) who made way for the impact players have taken 32 wickets in 45 innings at a strike rate of 27. Clearly, the bowlers have made their impact felt in the IPL so far. Also, it is not only the wickets or strike rate which shows that Impact Player - Bowlers have performed better than the bowlers who were already in Playing XI, but the number of times they have taken two-wicket and three-wicket haul, economy rate and part played in winning cause as well. The Impact Player - Bowlers have taken two-wicket hauls eight times and a three-wicket hauls two times. The teams have managed to win 50 per cent of the games when an Impact Player takes two wickets in a match, that is, four times out of eight while the same record stands at 100 per cent when a three-wicket haul is taken by an Impact Player - Bowler. And, the bowlers who have been replaced by Impact Players have taken two-wicket hauls seven times and zero three-wicket haul. Here, the teams have managed to win just two out of seven times when such a bowler takes a two-wicket haul. The economy rate of the Impact Player - Bowlers and the bowlers replaced by an Impact Player is almost similar at 9.21 and 9.23, respectively. During the instances when the Impact Player - Bowler has not been able to take a single wicket - 17 out 45 times - the teams have actually won more - nine times - compared to the time they have lost - eight. The bowler who made way for the Impact Players have gone wicketless 20 times in 45 innings and the teams have 50-50 win-loss record whenever that has happened. Which is better as an Impact Player - Bowler: Spinner or Fast/Medium Fast Bowler? The debate around using a bowler as an Impact Player has one more side to it - whether to use a fast bowler or a spinner? Let's have a look at the numbers to understand it better. Out of the 45 times an Impact Player - Bowler has been used, teams have gone for a spinner 19 times and a fast bowler 26 times. Talking about the wins, the fast bowlers have managed to help their team win 19 times out 26 while losing just seven matches. As for the spinners, they have helped in the winning cause only nine out 19 times when played as an Impact Player and have lost 10 games. Getting into the stats, fast bowler have taken 24 wickets at a strike rate of 18 and an economy rate of 10.41 in 26 games, giving away 772 runs in 74.2 overs. The spinners, on the other hand, have taken only 15 wickets at a strike rate of 27 and an economy rate of 7.91 in 19 games, giving 540 runs in 68.2 overs. It is clear that fast bowlers have struck quicker than the spinners, but the slow bowlers have given much less runs than their fast bowling counterparts when used an Impact Player. The fast bowling Impact Player - Bowlers also have edge in taking two-wicket hauls in a winning cause on the spinners as they have managed the feat thrice, compared to the spinners who have done it only once. Conclusion Both fast bowlers and spinners come with their own strength and weakness. While the decision to pick one of them depends on factors like pitch, dew and other team's playing XI, the teams have preferred a fast bowling Impact Player more than a spinner. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost their last home game of IPL 2023 to two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 61 on Sunday evening (May 14), at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. With a win, CSK would have qualified for the playoffs but will now have to wait for another game, their last league stage encounter, to book a slot in the top four.&nbsp;

After CSK's last home game in the league stage, Dhoni &amp; Co. took a lap around the ground for their ardent fans who have turned up in large numbers at the Chepauk this season. The main reason for CSK fans coming to the stadium was that they believe this will be Dhoni's last IPL season.

In this regard, former Indian batter Mohammed Kaif feels the ex-Indian captain is surely playing his last IPL edition and he has dropped enough hints as well.

"I think MSD has given enough hints that this is his last IPL. He's keeping the world guessing and that's been his nature. But I have this intuition that Dhoni will not be playing the IPL next year," Kaif said while speaking on Star Sports' Cricket Live.

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On the other hand, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan believes Dhoni will return in IPL 2024. In a video shared by CSK's official Twitter handle, he said, "We believe MS Dhoni is going to play next season as well, so I hope fans will continue to support us like every time."

At present, CSK occupy the second spot in the IPL 2023 points table with 15 points from 13 games. They will now take on the bottom-ranked, and already-eliminated, Delhi Capitals (DC), in the national capital on May 20 (Saturday) in a bid to enter the playoffs with a top-two finish.

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MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost their last home game of IPL 2023 to two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 61 on Sunday evening (May 14), at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost their last home game of IPL 2023 to two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 61 on Sunday evening (May 14), at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. With a win, CSK would have qualified for the playoffs but will now have to wait for another game, their last league stage encounter, to book a slot in the top four. After CSK's last home game in the league stage, Dhoni & Co. took a lap around the ground for their ardent fans who have turned up in large numbers at the Chepauk this season. The main reason for CSK fans coming to the stadium was that they believe this will be Dhoni's last IPL season. In this regard, former Indian batter Mohammed Kaif feels the ex-Indian captain is surely playing his last IPL edition and he has dropped enough hints as well. "I think MSD has given enough hints that this is his last IPL. He's keeping the world guessing and that's been his nature. But I have this intuition that Dhoni will not be playing the IPL next year," Kaif said while speaking on Star Sports' Cricket Live. Also Read: IPL 2023: 'We believe...' - CSK CEO predicts MS Dhoni's future in cash-rich league On the other hand, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan believes Dhoni will return in IPL 2024. In a video shared by CSK's official Twitter handle, he said, "We believe MS Dhoni is going to play next season as well, so I hope fans will continue to support us like every time." At present, CSK occupy the second spot in the IPL 2023 points table with 15 points from 13 games. They will now take on the bottom-ranked, and already-eliminated, Delhi Capitals (DC), in the national capital on May 20 (Saturday) in a bid to enter the playoffs with a top-two finish. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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Indian Premier League’s highest wicket-taker Yuzvendra Chahal revealed how shifting bases from Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014 changed his life forever and what role legend Ab de Villiers played in it. Following going past Dwayne Bravo’s long-standing record of 182 wickets in the IPL during his four-wicket spell against KKR on past Thursday, Chahal, while speaking with Star Sports, admitted speaking for long hours with de Villiers one night that did wonders to him.

Chahal said upon arriving at RCB in 2014, he didn’t know the Protean legend well enough until one night when de Villiers shared a piece of advice with him, for which Chahal still thanks him whenever he meets him.&nbsp;

As reported by the Indian Express, Chahal, in a conversation with Star Sports, said,

“My journey changed from 2014 when I arrived at RCB, and people realised my potential. I realised my dream during my time at RCB. In the first 2-3 years, I wasn’t as close to AB sir; I had inhibitions talking to him because he is a legend. But one night, we sat and talked for many hours. He said one word, ‘balance’. I asked, what do you mean by balance?” Chahal told Star Sports.&nbsp;

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“He (de Villiers) said, everything should be in balance. Keep a balance in your personal and professional life. It shouldn’t be 60-40, always try to keep the right balance. That was one advice which helped me a lot. Whenever I meet him, I thank him for that advice,” Rajasthan Royals' &nbsp;leggie Chahal added.

Meanwhile, it was his brief spell at the RCB that saw him breaking into India’s white-ball squads, where he succeeded tremendously. At one stage, he also held the record for the best figures by an Indian bowler in a T20I – when he picked 6/25 against England in Bengaluru.&nbsp;

For India, Chahal has played 72 ODIs and 75 T20Is, picking 121 and 91 wickets, respectively. While his on-field pairing with fellow left-arm unorthodox spinner Kuldeep Yadav is well regarded all across – with the pair also being called KULCHA, (KUL – Kuldeep, CHA – Chahal), Chahal faced a downfall leading into IPL 2023.

However, at Rajasthan Royals, the franchise he joined last year, Chahal is now the second-highest wicket-taker this season – with 21 wickets from 13 games.&nbsp;

On Sunday, Rajasthan suffered a shocking 112-run defeat at the hands of RCB as their chances of sealing a playoff berth look bleak. RR will play its final league match against Punjab Kings on Friday, May 19th, in Dharamsala.

Indian Premier League’s highest wicket-taker Yuzvendra Chahal revealed how shifting bases from Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014 changed his life forever and what role legend Ab de Villiers played in it.

Indian Premier League’s highest wicket-taker Yuzvendra Chahal revealed how shifting bases from Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014 changed his life forever and what role legend Ab de Villiers played in it. Following going past Dwayne Bravo’s long-standing record of 182 wickets in the IPL during his four-wicket spell against KKR on past Thursday, Chahal, while speaking with Star Sports, admitted speaking for long hours with de Villiers one night that did wonders to him. Chahal said upon arriving at RCB in 2014, he didn’t know the Protean legend well enough until one night when de Villiers shared a piece of advice with him, for which Chahal still thanks him whenever he meets him. As reported by the Indian Express, Chahal, in a conversation with Star Sports, said, “My journey changed from 2014 when I arrived at RCB, and people realised my potential. I realised my dream during my time at RCB. In the first 2-3 years, I wasn’t as close to AB sir; I had inhibitions talking to him because he is a legend. But one night, we sat and talked for many hours. He said one word, ‘balance’. I asked, what do you mean by balance?” Chahal told Star Sports. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Bangalore win battle of Royals as they beat Rajasthan by 112 runs in Jaipur “He (de Villiers) said, everything should be in balance. Keep a balance in your personal and professional life. It shouldn’t be 60-40, always try to keep the right balance. That was one advice which helped me a lot. Whenever I meet him, I thank him for that advice,” Rajasthan Royals' leggie Chahal added. Meanwhile, it was his brief spell at the RCB that saw him breaking into India’s white-ball squads, where he succeeded tremendously. At one stage, he also held the record for the best figures by an Indian bowler in a T20I – when he picked 6/25 against England in Bengaluru. For India, Chahal has played 72 ODIs and 75 T20Is, picking 121 and 91 wickets, respectively. While his on-field pairing with fellow left-arm unorthodox spinner Kuldeep Yadav is well regarded all across – with the pair also being called KULCHA, (KUL – Kuldeep, CHA – Chahal), Chahal faced a downfall leading into IPL 2023. However, at Rajasthan Royals, the franchise he joined last year, Chahal is now the second-highest wicket-taker this season – with 21 wickets from 13 games. On Sunday, Rajasthan suffered a shocking 112-run defeat at the hands of RCB as their chances of sealing a playoff berth look bleak. RR will play its final league match against Punjab Kings on Friday, May 19th, in Dharamsala.

IPL 2023: Yuzvendra Chahal reveals how that ONE advice from Ab de Villiers changed his life forever

Former IPL legend Yusuf Pathan has dropped a bombshell relating to two of the biggest match-winners in KKR side – Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, saying for the greater good and looking into the future, the franchise must look beyond the Windies pair. These comments have come on the back of underwhelming performances from these two this season.

While Russell hasn’t been at his brutal best in IPL 2023, the former several-time purple cap winner Sunil Narine has looked out of rhythm too. Russell, unlike in the previous seasons, registered a few single-digit scores this time – having taken 218 runs in 12 outings with seven wickets, whereas off-spinner Narine has just picked seven scalps at an economy of 8.5.

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Ahead of the away clash against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Yusuf said the franchise must look at their performances this season or rather of previous seasons too and see how many matches they won for the side.

Considering both Narine and Russell got retained by the former two-time winners, Yusuf feels being so experienced, they haven’t lived up to the expectations and must face a few questions now.

"We should see how Narine and Russell have performed in the last three years, or how many match-winning performances they have put in with bat or ball," Yusuf told ESPNcricinfo.

"As a team, what do you think? If you want to look ahead to the future and go to the next level, then you should surely think about it, because if you look at the last few seasons, their performance hasn't been as good. As a senior player, there are expectations from you that you would get wickets or runs. If you are not able to do it, then you will have to face the questions," the former all-rounder added.

Sharing concerns over their form this season that saw KKR going down in their quest of reaching the playoffs, Yusuf said age has nothing to do with their mediocre run as most players of the same age are also playing and doing well.

"I don't think age should be a factor, because there are others of similar age who are still playing, and are performing well too. Plus, both of them play around the year. I feel if you are playing the entire year, then your body is in good shape,” Yusuf added.&nbsp;

The former IPL winner said he doesn’t know what’s wrong with them, but as others, he expects them to deliver and help the team win more matches.

"I am not able to figure out what is going wrong. These two are your match-winners, and when your match-winners don't perform, your team struggles. Perhaps fatigue could be a reason as they play the entire year. Having said that, everyone wants and expects them to do well,” Yusuf concluded.

Meanwhile, KKR is eighth on the points table with just five wins from 12 matches played, and their chances of breaking into top-four are bleak.&nbsp;

Former IPL legend Yusuf Pathan has dropped a bombshell relating to two of the biggest match-winners in KKR side – Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, saying for the greater good and looking into the future, the franchise must look beyond the Windies pair.

Former IPL legend Yusuf Pathan has dropped a bombshell relating to two of the biggest match-winners in KKR side – Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, saying for the greater good and looking into the future, the franchise must look beyond the Windies pair. These comments have come on the back of underwhelming performances from these two this season. While Russell hasn’t been at his brutal best in IPL 2023, the former several-time purple cap winner Sunil Narine has looked out of rhythm too. Russell, unlike in the previous seasons, registered a few single-digit scores this time – having taken 218 runs in 12 outings with seven wickets, whereas off-spinner Narine has just picked seven scalps at an economy of 8.5. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: 'He will soon...:' Ravi Shastri's bold remark on RR batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal's future Ahead of the away clash against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Yusuf said the franchise must look at their performances this season or rather of previous seasons too and see how many matches they won for the side. Considering both Narine and Russell got retained by the former two-time winners, Yusuf feels being so experienced, they haven’t lived up to the expectations and must face a few questions now. "We should see how Narine and Russell have performed in the last three years, or how many match-winning performances they have put in with bat or ball," Yusuf told ESPNcricinfo. "As a team, what do you think? If you want to look ahead to the future and go to the next level, then you should surely think about it, because if you look at the last few seasons, their performance hasn't been as good. As a senior player, there are expectations from you that you would get wickets or runs. If you are not able to do it, then you will have to face the questions," the former all-rounder added. Sharing concerns over their form this season that saw KKR going down in their quest of reaching the playoffs, Yusuf said age has nothing to do with their mediocre run as most players of the same age are also playing and doing well. "I don't think age should be a factor, because there are others of similar age who are still playing, and are performing well too. Plus, both of them play around the year. I feel if you are playing the entire year, then your body is in good shape,” Yusuf added. The former IPL winner said he doesn’t know what’s wrong with them, but as others, he expects them to deliver and help the team win more matches. "I am not able to figure out what is going wrong. These two are your match-winners, and when your match-winners don't perform, your team struggles. Perhaps fatigue could be a reason as they play the entire year. Having said that, everyone wants and expects them to do well,” Yusuf concluded. Meanwhile, KKR is eighth on the points table with just five wins from 12 matches played, and their chances of breaking into top-four are bleak.

KKR must look beyond Andre Russell, Sunil Narine for greater good, feels IPL legend Yusuf Pathan

Former India coach Ravi Shastri is of the opinion that Rajasthan Royals batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal will soon be playing for Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team. Shastri made the remark on Star Sports ahead of match 60 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

"The selectors must be closely monitoring Jaiswal and he will soon play for India. The best thing about him is the way he's raised his graph. There is power in his game, there's timing. He has very bright future prospects," Shastri said in a conversation with Star Sports.&nbsp;

Shastri's comments come on the back of Jaiswal's record-breaking innings of 98 not-out off just 47 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in Royals' last match. Jaiswal had hit his fifty off just 13 balls in the match - the second fastest in T20 overall. His takedown of KKR bowlers with 12 fours and five sixes helped his team win by nine wickets - boosting their net run-rate and playoff chances.

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Jaiswal has periodically risen through the ranks in IPL after being bought by Rajasthan Royals in 2020. He got to play only three matches in his inaugural season and scored 40 runs in them with a top score of 34. Next season, RR made him play 10 games and Jaiswal scored 249 runs at an average of 24.90 and a strike rate of 148.21 with one fifty.

In 2022, Jaiswal bettered his record by nine runs as he scored 258 runs in 10 games at an average of 25.80 but with a lower strike rate of 132.99. He managed two fifties in 2022 season. In the current 2023 season, the southpaw is having a dream run having already scored 575 runs in 12 matches - one behind Orange Cap holder Faf du Plessis of RCB.

Jaiswal has also increased his strike rate significantly and is hitting at 167.15 this season with an astonishing average of 52.27 along with four fifties and one hundred.

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Former India coach Ravi Shastri is of the opinion that Rajasthan Royals batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal will soon be playing for Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team. Shastri made the remark on Star Sports ahead of match 60 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri is of the opinion that Rajasthan Royals batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal will soon be playing for Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team. Shastri made the remark on Star Sports ahead of match 60 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. "The selectors must be closely monitoring Jaiswal and he will soon play for India. The best thing about him is the way he's raised his graph. There is power in his game, there's timing. He has very bright future prospects," Shastri said in a conversation with Star Sports. Shastri's comments come on the back of Jaiswal's record-breaking innings of 98 not-out off just 47 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in Royals' last match. Jaiswal had hit his fifty off just 13 balls in the match - the second fastest in T20 overall. His takedown of KKR bowlers with 12 fours and five sixes helped his team win by nine wickets - boosting their net run-rate and playoff chances. Also Read: Virender Sehwag lauds PBKS batter Prabhsimran after his ton vs DC, takes dig at 'pricey' Sam Curran Jaiswal has periodically risen through the ranks in IPL after being bought by Rajasthan Royals in 2020. He got to play only three matches in his inaugural season and scored 40 runs in them with a top score of 34. Next season, RR made him play 10 games and Jaiswal scored 249 runs at an average of 24.90 and a strike rate of 148.21 with one fifty. In 2022, Jaiswal bettered his record by nine runs as he scored 258 runs in 10 games at an average of 25.80 but with a lower strike rate of 132.99. He managed two fifties in 2022 season. In the current 2023 season, the southpaw is having a dream run having already scored 575 runs in 12 matches - one behind Orange Cap holder Faf du Plessis of RCB. Jaiswal has also increased his strike rate significantly and is hitting at 167.15 this season with an astonishing average of 52.27 along with four fifties and one hundred. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: 'He will soon...:' Ravi Shastri's bold remark on RR batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal's future

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag praised Punjab Kings batsman Prabhsimran Singh after the latter hit his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) century in match 59 against Delhi Capitals. Sehwag, while giving credit to Prabhsimran, also took a shot at PBKS all-rounder Sam Curran for not living up to the expectations of his price tag this season.

Talking to sports website Cricbuzz, Sehwag opined, "Punjab Kings have benefitted from the chances that they've given to Prabhsimran. Now, he has to be consistent. And I think the PBKS will benefit a lot from such a player. When he came for the first time, he was bought for a lot of money (INR 4.8 crore). This time around, he fetched quite less (INR 60 lakh). But he proved his talent today (match day).

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"He showed that he can hit those centuries. Again, he was bought for INR 60 lakh, and if a player fetching that much scores hundreds and wins you a couple of games, there can be nothing better than that. You bought Sam Curran for 18.5 crores, what has he done?" the former batsman said about Sam Curran.

Notably, Curran is the most expensive buy ever at the Indian Premier League after being sold for INR 18.5 crores at the auction before the ongoing season. The Englishman, however, has scored only 216 runs in 12 matches so far at an average of 24 and a strike rate of 129.34.

In terms of bowling, the left-hander has taken only seven wickets this season, his worst in IPL so far. Prabhsimran, who plays as a specialist batter only, on the other hand, is having best season in IPL. The batsman has scored 334 runs in 12 matches so far at a strike rate of 157.92. He has also managed to hit one fifty and one hundred in the season so far.

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Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag praised Punjab Kings batsman Prabhsimran Singh after the latter hit his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) century in match 59 against Delhi Capitals.

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag praised Punjab Kings batsman Prabhsimran Singh after the latter hit his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) century in match 59 against Delhi Capitals. Sehwag, while giving credit to Prabhsimran, also took a shot at PBKS all-rounder Sam Curran for not living up to the expectations of his price tag this season. Talking to sports website Cricbuzz, Sehwag opined, "Punjab Kings have benefitted from the chances that they've given to Prabhsimran. Now, he has to be consistent. And I think the PBKS will benefit a lot from such a player. When he came for the first time, he was bought for a lot of money (INR 4.8 crore). This time around, he fetched quite less (INR 60 lakh). But he proved his talent today (match day). Also Read: LSG fielding coach Jonty Rhodes says crowd threw 'nuts and bolts' vs SRH which hit Prerak Mankad "He showed that he can hit those centuries. Again, he was bought for INR 60 lakh, and if a player fetching that much scores hundreds and wins you a couple of games, there can be nothing better than that. You bought Sam Curran for 18.5 crores, what has he done?" the former batsman said about Sam Curran. Notably, Curran is the most expensive buy ever at the Indian Premier League after being sold for INR 18.5 crores at the auction before the ongoing season. The Englishman, however, has scored only 216 runs in 12 matches so far at an average of 24 and a strike rate of 129.34. In terms of bowling, the left-hander has taken only seven wickets this season, his worst in IPL so far. Prabhsimran, who plays as a specialist batter only, on the other hand, is having best season in IPL. The batsman has scored 334 runs in 12 matches so far at a strike rate of 157.92. He has also managed to hit one fifty and one hundred in the season so far. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Royal Challengers Bangalore have emerged as winners in the battle of Royals as they beat Rajasthan by 112 runs in Jaipur on Sunday. Riding on a perfect start with the ball in hand, RCB wrapped up RR’s innings on a mere 59 – their second-lowest total in IPL history and bagged two crucial points. With this loss, Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2023 campaign looks like over.&nbsp;

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Deciding to bat first after winning the toss, the RCB, for the nth time this season, got off to a comfortable start with Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli completing another fifty-run-stand for the first wicket. Following Virat’s wicket on 18, another in-form batter Glenn Maxwell joined the party, and the pair took the attack to the opposition.

After Faf reached his fifty, he got out on 55 off 44 balls, while the ‘Big Show’ Maxwell maintained the scoring rate with a quick-fire half-century. Adam Zampa then provided RR with crucial breakthroughs as he removed Mahipal Lomor and Dinesh Karthik off successive balls. Maxwell soon departed, as RCB looked like settling for an average score after a good start.

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Keeper-batter Anuj Rawat’s late onslaught changed the equation as RCB ended the innings on 171 for five in 20 overs.&nbsp;

Fighting for a place in the playoffs, Rajasthan needed to win this game. However, what transpired during the chase left everyone shell-shocked as they got all out on a mere 59 – the second-lowest total in their tournament history.

Mohammed Siraj got rid of dangerous Yashasvi Jaiswal in the first over, while Wayne Parnell removed Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson in the next one to put RR in trouble. Before a partnership could save Rajasthan’s sinking ship, they lost three more wickets in the next four overs.&nbsp;

Though Shimron Hetmyer went for the counter-attack by hitting Karn Sharma for three sixes in an over, mistiming one straight to the fielder on deep long on ended his innings and RR’s hope of making it to the playoffs.

Soon after, the remaining two wickets fell as the team got bundled out on 59.&nbsp;

With this win, RCB has climbed to fifth place on the points table with 12 points from as many games. For them to stay alive in the race for the knockouts, they need to win the remaining two matches. On the other hand, Rajasthan’s IPL 2023 campaign looks over, as they have 12 points from 13 games, and even a win in the final match will not ensure their place in the playoffs.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore have emerged as winners in the battle of Royals as they beat Rajasthan by 112 runs in Jaipur on Sunday. Riding on a perfect start with the ball in hand, RCB wrapped up RR’s innings on a mere 59 – their second-lowest total in IPL history and bagged two crucial points.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore have emerged as winners in the battle of Royals as they beat Rajasthan by 112 runs in Jaipur on Sunday. Riding on a perfect start with the ball in hand, RCB wrapped up RR’s innings on a mere 59 – their second-lowest total in IPL history and bagged two crucial points. With this loss, Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2023 campaign looks like over. A formidable performance from @RCBTweets as they claim a mammoth 112-run victory in Jaipur 🙌 They climb to number 5️⃣ on the points table 👏🏻👏🏻 Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/NMSa3HfybT #TATAIPL | #RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/BxkMKBsL3W — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 14, 2023 × Deciding to bat first after winning the toss, the RCB, for the nth time this season, got off to a comfortable start with Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli completing another fifty-run-stand for the first wicket. Following Virat’s wicket on 18, another in-form batter Glenn Maxwell joined the party, and the pair took the attack to the opposition. After Faf reached his fifty, he got out on 55 off 44 balls, while the ‘Big Show’ Maxwell maintained the scoring rate with a quick-fire half-century. Adam Zampa then provided RR with crucial breakthroughs as he removed Mahipal Lomor and Dinesh Karthik off successive balls. Maxwell soon departed, as RCB looked like settling for an average score after a good start. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Only Kolkata can stop Chennai at Chepauk, says Aakash Chopra ahead of high-octane clash Keeper-batter Anuj Rawat’s late onslaught changed the equation as RCB ended the innings on 171 for five in 20 overs. Fighting for a place in the playoffs, Rajasthan needed to win this game. However, what transpired during the chase left everyone shell-shocked as they got all out on a mere 59 – the second-lowest total in their tournament history. Mohammed Siraj got rid of dangerous Yashasvi Jaiswal in the first over, while Wayne Parnell removed Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson in the next one to put RR in trouble. Before a partnership could save Rajasthan’s sinking ship, they lost three more wickets in the next four overs. Though Shimron Hetmyer went for the counter-attack by hitting Karn Sharma for three sixes in an over, mistiming one straight to the fielder on deep long on ended his innings and RR’s hope of making it to the playoffs. Soon after, the remaining two wickets fell as the team got bundled out on 59. With this win, RCB has climbed to fifth place on the points table with 12 points from as many games. For them to stay alive in the race for the knockouts, they need to win the remaining two matches. On the other hand, Rajasthan’s IPL 2023 campaign looks over, as they have 12 points from 13 games, and even a win in the final match will not ensure their place in the playoffs.

IPL 2023: Bangalore win battle of Royals as they beat Rajasthan by 112 runs in Jaipur

Lucknow Super Giants players were subject to foreign objects being thrown on them during the match 59 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) against Sunrisers Hyderabad. It happened during the19th over of the first innings when SRH were batting, and the play was halted for some time due to the incident.

Lucknow Super Giants fielding coach Jonty Rhodes has now said in a tweet that nuts and bolts were thrown by the crowd on the players, which hit LSG's Prerak Mankad who was fielding at long-on.

Rhodes, in reply to a tweet which reported some nuts and bolts being thrown at the LSG dugout, wrote "Not at the dugout, but at the players. They hit Prerak Mankad on the head while he was fielding at long on. #noton." Have a loot at the tweet here:

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The incident happened as a controversial no-ball call was upheld as legal delivery by both on-field and third umpire after SRH decided to review it. SRH batsman Heinrich Klassen, who was at the crease during that over, wasn't really pleased with the decision, and got into an argument with the on-field umpires as well.

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As the bowler, Avesh Khan, geared up to bowl his next delivery, LSG's head coach Andy Flower and mentor Gautam Gambhir started pointing towards the stands behind them and the on-field umpires rushed there immediately. There were chants of 'Kohli, Kohli' as well by the crowd in an apparent dig at Gautam Gambhir who recently had a scuffle with Virat Kohli in LSG vs RCB match.

SRH batsman Klassen, however, didn't condone the crowd's action and said that it broke the momentum of batting as well. "Disappointed with the crowd to be honest, that’s not what you want. That also broke the momentum, not great umpiring either," said the batsman during his mid-match interview.

As for the match, LSG&nbsp;chased down a target of 183 in 19.2 overs and seven wickets left, thanks to Prerak Mankad who hit unbeaten 64 off 45 balls and Nicholas Pooran who scored a fiery unbeaten 13-ball 44.

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Lucknow Super Giants players were subject to foreign objects being thrown on them during the match 59 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Lucknow Super Giants players were subject to foreign objects being thrown on them during the match 59 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) against Sunrisers Hyderabad. It happened during the19th over of the first innings when SRH were batting, and the play was halted for some time due to the incident. Lucknow Super Giants fielding coach Jonty Rhodes has now said in a tweet that nuts and bolts were thrown by the crowd on the players, which hit LSG's Prerak Mankad who was fielding at long-on. Rhodes, in reply to a tweet which reported some nuts and bolts being thrown at the LSG dugout, wrote "Not at the dugout, but at the players. They hit Prerak Mankad on the head while he was fielding at long on. #noton." Have a loot at the tweet here: Not at the dugout, but at the players. They hit Prerak Mankad on the head while he was fielding at long on. #noton https://t.co/4yxmuXh7ZF — Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8) May 13, 2023 × The incident happened as a controversial no-ball call was upheld as legal delivery by both on-field and third umpire after SRH decided to review it. SRH batsman Heinrich Klassen, who was at the crease during that over, wasn't really pleased with the decision, and got into an argument with the on-field umpires as well. Also Read: 'I have no shame...:' Virat Kohli talks about his stint as India skipper As the bowler, Avesh Khan, geared up to bowl his next delivery, LSG's head coach Andy Flower and mentor Gautam Gambhir started pointing towards the stands behind them and the on-field umpires rushed there immediately. There were chants of 'Kohli, Kohli' as well by the crowd in an apparent dig at Gautam Gambhir who recently had a scuffle with Virat Kohli in LSG vs RCB match. SRH batsman Klassen, however, didn't condone the crowd's action and said that it broke the momentum of batting as well. "Disappointed with the crowd to be honest, that’s not what you want. That also broke the momentum, not great umpiring either," said the batsman during his mid-match interview. As for the match, LSG chased down a target of 183 in 19.2 overs and seven wickets left, thanks to Prerak Mankad who hit unbeaten 64 off 45 balls and Nicholas Pooran who scored a fiery unbeaten 13-ball 44. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: LSG fielding coach Jonty Rhodes says crowd threw 'nuts and bolts' vs SRH which hit Prerak Mankad

Chennai Super Kings have found their mojo after finishing at the bottom the previous season. So far, in IPL 2023, they are second on the points table with 15 points from 12 matches with just two games left. While they are more or less cruising ahead to the next round, for a top-two finish, they must win their remaining two matches, with one being against KKR at home on Sunday night.

Ahead of the high-octane clash, cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra feels KKR is the only side who can challenge the high-flying CSK at their home venue. MS Dhoni-led side had a dream run playing in Chepauk this season; barring two close losses against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, they found success in every game, and going by the momentum they have on their side, beating the struggling KKR shouldn’t be too difficult.

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Even earlier this season at Eden Gardens, Ajinkya Rahane’s masterful inning helped CSK clinch a tight win. Meanwhile, in the return leg, Chopra feels KKR have all the boxes ticked, and can upset CSK's chances of finishing in the top two.

At Chepauk, where spinners often get good purchases, the trio of Suyash Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine could trouble the in-form CSK top order.

"A potential banana skin for Chennai because if there is one team that can actually challenge them on that ground, that's Kolkata. Suyash Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine and a bit of Nitish Rana, so you have got a lot of spin," Aakash said on the 'AakashVani' show on JioCinema.

Aakash further said if a good track is on offer in Chennai, KKR’s middle order of Venkatesh Iyer, skipper Nitish Rana with finishers Rinku Singh and Andre Russell could come in handy. He feels KKR are a proper side, and if they include Anukul Roy for this particular clash, they could be running a famous win.&nbsp;

"In batting, you have got two overseas openers, but after that, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh and Andre Russell, who is back in form. They are a proper team. They can even play Anukul Roy here. I feel you shouldn't take Kolkata lightly. Make a slightly good pitch on which a lot of runs can be scored," Aakash added.

Meanwhile, as things stand, KKR are eighth on the points table with just five wins from 12 games, with their chances of reaching the playoffs look all but bleak.

Chennai Super Kings have found their mojo after finishing at the bottom the previous season. So far, in IPL 2023, they are second on the points table with 15 points from 12 matches with just two games left.

Chennai Super Kings have found their mojo after finishing at the bottom the previous season. So far, in IPL 2023, they are second on the points table with 15 points from 12 matches with just two games left. While they are more or less cruising ahead to the next round, for a top-two finish, they must win their remaining two matches, with one being against KKR at home on Sunday night. Ahead of the high-octane clash, cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra feels KKR is the only side who can challenge the high-flying CSK at their home venue. MS Dhoni-led side had a dream run playing in Chepauk this season; barring two close losses against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, they found success in every game, and going by the momentum they have on their side, beating the struggling KKR shouldn’t be too difficult. ALSO READ: KKR must look beyond Andre Russell, Sunil Narine for greater good, feels IPL legend Yusuf Pathan Even earlier this season at Eden Gardens, Ajinkya Rahane’s masterful inning helped CSK clinch a tight win. Meanwhile, in the return leg, Chopra feels KKR have all the boxes ticked, and can upset CSK's chances of finishing in the top two. At Chepauk, where spinners often get good purchases, the trio of Suyash Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine could trouble the in-form CSK top order. "A potential banana skin for Chennai because if there is one team that can actually challenge them on that ground, that's Kolkata. Suyash Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine and a bit of Nitish Rana, so you have got a lot of spin," Aakash said on the 'AakashVani' show on JioCinema. Aakash further said if a good track is on offer in Chennai, KKR’s middle order of Venkatesh Iyer, skipper Nitish Rana with finishers Rinku Singh and Andre Russell could come in handy. He feels KKR are a proper side, and if they include Anukul Roy for this particular clash, they could be running a famous win. "In batting, you have got two overseas openers, but after that, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh and Andre Russell, who is back in form. They are a proper team. They can even play Anukul Roy here. I feel you shouldn't take Kolkata lightly. Make a slightly good pitch on which a lot of runs can be scored," Aakash added. Meanwhile, as things stand, KKR are eighth on the points table with just five wins from 12 games, with their chances of reaching the playoffs look all but bleak.

IPL 2023: Only Kolkata can stop Chennai at Chepauk, says Aakash Chopra ahead of high-octane clash

Two-time World Cup winner Piyush Chawla is making headlines with his stellar performances in the ongoing IPL 2023 for Mumbai Indians. The out-of-favour India leg-spinner made inroads this season by picking the bulk of wickets in almost every inning, and as things stand, is third on the list of highest wicket-taker this time with 19 scalps from 12 matches played.

Even against the defending champions Gujarat Titans the other night at Wankhede, Piyush returned with figures of two for 36 in four overs, picking two power hitters in Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tewatia.&nbsp;

Speaking to Jio Cinema after the game that Mumbai Indians won by 27 runs, Piyush said he wanted to make a comeback after remaining unsold in the last season as the urge was still there. Elaborating on his road to return, Piyush said the Gujarat Cricket Association and former keeper-batter Parthiv Patel helped him a lot.&nbsp;

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Piyush added, though earlier he never used to attend the camps, this time he did; and following his successful spell in domestic cricket, where he picked 16 wickets across Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Mumbai Indians brought him on board.

All the hard work seemed to have paid off as his bowling has helped Mumbai gain momentum after a jittery start to the season, and they are now closer to a playoff berth.

"Well, I just wanted to make a comeback because that urge was there to play. Earlier, I never used to go to all the camps, but this year I attended all the camps. Gujarat Cricket Association helped me a lot, and Parthiv Patel helped me a lot. After that, I played in all the tournaments, DY Patil, Mushtaq Ali, and Vijay Hazare. I wanted to bowl in the matches, at the nets I have bowled enough," Piyush said while speaking on Jio Cinema.

Adding on what this means to him, Piyush revealed another reason for him to make his comeback was his son. The leg-spinner said because his son had never watched him play live he wanted to return and perform for him.&nbsp;

"It means a lot (this season) because it's not only about the comeback. I wanted to play for my son as well because he had not seen me playing. When he saw me, he was too young. Now he has started understanding it better although he is still 6. But he really follows the game and understands the game. So I really wanted to play the game and do something special for him," Piyush added.

Two-time World Cup winner Piyush Chawla is making headlines with his stellar performances in the ongoing IPL 2023 for Mumbai Indians. The out-of-favour India leg-spinner made inroads this season by picking the bulk of wickets in almost every inning, and as things stand, is third on the list of highest wicket-taker this time with 19 scalps from 12 matches played.

Two-time World Cup winner Piyush Chawla is making headlines with his stellar performances in the ongoing IPL 2023 for Mumbai Indians. The out-of-favour India leg-spinner made inroads this season by picking the bulk of wickets in almost every inning, and as things stand, is third on the list of highest wicket-taker this time with 19 scalps from 12 matches played. Even against the defending champions Gujarat Titans the other night at Wankhede, Piyush returned with figures of two for 36 in four overs, picking two power hitters in Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tewatia. Speaking to Jio Cinema after the game that Mumbai Indians won by 27 runs, Piyush said he wanted to make a comeback after remaining unsold in the last season as the urge was still there. Elaborating on his road to return, Piyush said the Gujarat Cricket Association and former keeper-batter Parthiv Patel helped him a lot. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Suryakumar Yadav's impressive ton powers MI to third in standings, beat GT by 27 runs Piyush added, though earlier he never used to attend the camps, this time he did; and following his successful spell in domestic cricket, where he picked 16 wickets across Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Mumbai Indians brought him on board. All the hard work seemed to have paid off as his bowling has helped Mumbai gain momentum after a jittery start to the season, and they are now closer to a playoff berth. "Well, I just wanted to make a comeback because that urge was there to play. Earlier, I never used to go to all the camps, but this year I attended all the camps. Gujarat Cricket Association helped me a lot, and Parthiv Patel helped me a lot. After that, I played in all the tournaments, DY Patil, Mushtaq Ali, and Vijay Hazare. I wanted to bowl in the matches, at the nets I have bowled enough," Piyush said while speaking on Jio Cinema. Adding on what this means to him, Piyush revealed another reason for him to make his comeback was his son. The leg-spinner said because his son had never watched him play live he wanted to return and perform for him. "It means a lot (this season) because it's not only about the comeback. I wanted to play for my son as well because he had not seen me playing. When he saw me, he was too young. Now he has started understanding it better although he is still 6. But he really follows the game and understands the game. So I really wanted to play the game and do something special for him," Piyush added.

IPL 2023: 'I wanted to make a comeback for my son because he never...' says MI's star performer Piyush Chawla

England's Test team coach and former Kiwi cricketer Brendon McCullum opined it would be naive to think that the players would turn down lucrative T20 deals for international cricket.

McCullum, while speaking to Senz Radio, said that the game is going in a different direction and there's been a shifting of sand in recent times around international cricket.

"In the end, the game is going in a different direction. The last few years, there's been a shifting of the sand somewhat around international cricket and we'd be completely naive to think that players would turn down huge amounts of money on long-term contracts for a lot less work in these T20 leagues because they should be playing international cricket. Those days are fast approaching to be over," said England's red-ball coach.

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Notably, McCullum himself is known for his exploits in the shortest format of the game. The most vivid memory of McCullum taking T20 to its pinnacle would have to be the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL). McCullum, playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders, smashed a belligerent 158 not out of just 72 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore to kickstart the league.

With time and success, many countries have come up with their own T20 leagues to mirror IPL, but none has come close to the aura the Indian version has - be it about the price or the standard.

Players all around the world have also been keen to get a deal in the IPL as the league franchises monitor the players in every country to boost their talents. Some of the most famous T20 leagues around the world are Big Bash League (in Australia), Caribbean Premier League (in West Indian countries), and Pakistan Super League (in Pakistan).

Many players have come up through these leagues in the IPL and have established themselves as a force to reckon with, such as Afghan spinner Rashid Khan, West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell and more.

England's Test team coach and former Kiwi cricketer Brendon McCullum opined it would be naive to think that the players would turn down lucrative T20 deals for international cricket.

England's Test team coach and former Kiwi cricketer Brendon McCullum opined it would be naive to think that the players would turn down lucrative T20 deals for international cricket. McCullum, while speaking to Senz Radio, said that the game is going in a different direction and there's been a shifting of sand in recent times around international cricket. "In the end, the game is going in a different direction. The last few years, there's been a shifting of the sand somewhat around international cricket and we'd be completely naive to think that players would turn down huge amounts of money on long-term contracts for a lot less work in these T20 leagues because they should be playing international cricket. Those days are fast approaching to be over," said England's red-ball coach. Also Read: Former coach Ravi Shastri picks Hardik Pandya to be India's next T20I captain Notably, McCullum himself is known for his exploits in the shortest format of the game. The most vivid memory of McCullum taking T20 to its pinnacle would have to be the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL). McCullum, playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders, smashed a belligerent 158 not out of just 72 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore to kickstart the league. With time and success, many countries have come up with their own T20 leagues to mirror IPL, but none has come close to the aura the Indian version has - be it about the price or the standard. Players all around the world have also been keen to get a deal in the IPL as the league franchises monitor the players in every country to boost their talents. Some of the most famous T20 leagues around the world are Big Bash League (in Australia), Caribbean Premier League (in West Indian countries), and Pakistan Super League (in Pakistan). Many players have come up through these leagues in the IPL and have established themselves as a force to reckon with, such as Afghan spinner Rashid Khan, West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell and more.

England coach Brendon McCullum says days of players prioritizing international cricket are soon to be over

Yashasvi Jaiswal was in sublime touch when Rajasthan Royals (RR) came out to bat in pursuit of a moderate 150 versus hosts Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 56 of the IPL 2023 edition, on Thursday (May 11). After losing some close games, during the end phase of the league stage, RR came out all guns blazing versus Nitish Rana-led KKR as they defeated them by nine wickets, with 41 balls to spare, courtesy of Jaiswal's 47-ball 98.

Jaiswal slammed 26 runs in the first over of the run-chase and went on to hit the fastest IPL fifty (in 13 balls). His knock was laced with 13 fours and five sixes at a whopping strike rate of 208.51 as RR completed the run-chase in a jiffy to get to 12 points and bolstered their Net Run Rate (NRR) with two games to play. After his whirlwind inning, former Team India all-rounder Suresh Raina, who was part of India's victorious 2011 ODI World Cup campaign, made a big statement.

“If I was the Indian selector, I would have signed him today itself for the World Cup because he is in a very fresh mind. He reminds me of Virender Sehwag. I'm sure Rohit Sharma will be watching this because he will be searching for batters like him for the World Cup,” said Raina while talking to JioCinema.

Jaiswal has so far scored&nbsp;575 runs in 12 matches at an average of 52.27 and strike rate of&nbsp;167.15 along with one hundred and four fifties in the ongoing IPL edition. He is one spot below Orange Cap holder Faf du Plessis (576).

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After his knock, Jaiswal said while speaking to IPL broadcasters JioCinema., "I think I just need to focus on my game, my process. Whatever will come in my destiny it will come and whatever god has planned for me, I just believe that will happen. I need to control what I can control. Of course, I have this in my mind always from the start when I started playing cricket that someday I will wear that jersey but it's okay I am patient, I will keep trying, wherever it will come. I just need to do what I do, I also pray someday, bhagwan ho jaye."

Yashasvi Jaiswal was in sublime touch when Rajasthan Royals (RR) came out to bat in pursuit of a moderate 150 versus hosts Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 56 of the IPL 2023 edition, on Thursday (May 11).

Yashasvi Jaiswal was in sublime touch when Rajasthan Royals (RR) came out to bat in pursuit of a moderate 150 versus hosts Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 56 of the IPL 2023 edition, on Thursday (May 11). After losing some close games, during the end phase of the league stage, RR came out all guns blazing versus Nitish Rana-led KKR as they defeated them by nine wickets, with 41 balls to spare, courtesy of Jaiswal's 47-ball 98. Jaiswal slammed 26 runs in the first over of the run-chase and went on to hit the fastest IPL fifty (in 13 balls). His knock was laced with 13 fours and five sixes at a whopping strike rate of 208.51 as RR completed the run-chase in a jiffy to get to 12 points and bolstered their Net Run Rate (NRR) with two games to play. After his whirlwind inning, former Team India all-rounder Suresh Raina, who was part of India's victorious 2011 ODI World Cup campaign, made a big statement. “If I was the Indian selector, I would have signed him today itself for the World Cup because he is in a very fresh mind. He reminds me of Virender Sehwag. I'm sure Rohit Sharma will be watching this because he will be searching for batters like him for the World Cup,” said Raina while talking to JioCinema. Jaiswal has so far scored 575 runs in 12 matches at an average of 52.27 and strike rate of 167.15 along with one hundred and four fifties in the ongoing IPL edition. He is one spot below Orange Cap holder Faf du Plessis (576). Also Read: IPL 2023: Yashasvi Jaiswal should be fast-tracked into Indian team for 2024 T20 World Cup, says Ravi Shastri After his knock, Jaiswal said while speaking to IPL broadcasters JioCinema., "I think I just need to focus on my game, my process. Whatever will come in my destiny it will come and whatever god has planned for me, I just believe that will happen. I need to control what I can control. Of course, I have this in my mind always from the start when I started playing cricket that someday I will wear that jersey but it's okay I am patient, I will keep trying, wherever it will come. I just need to do what I do, I also pray someday, bhagwan ho jaye."

KKR vs RR: If I was Indian selector, I would've signed Yashasvi Jaiswal today itself for ODI WC, says Raina

The game 56th of the Indian Premier League 2023 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will take place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. Two teams having similar points on the table are placed a spot apart due to an NRR difference – something that could decide their fate this season.

The game 56th of the Indian Premier League 2023 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will take place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. Two teams having similar points on the table are placed a spot apart due to an NRR difference – something that could decide their fate this season. While Rajasthan will enter this contest on the back of another loss at the hands of SunRisers Hyderabad in a last-ball thriller, hosts KKR will like to carry on the winning momentum as the playoffs approach. Man of the tournament for many and many reasons, Rinku Singh will again hog the limelight when two former champions collide for the place in the knockouts. The left-handed batter, alongside dangerous Andre Russell, aka, Dre Russ, helped Kolkata beat Punjab Kings by five wickets on the last ball the other night. With captain Nitish Rana returning to form and also with openers promising to deliver, at least in the home conditions, their batting unit is an evening away from making headlines. ALSO READ: BCCI set to take home US $231 million per year in ICC's new financial model In the bowling department, KKR is blessed to have three quality spinners in Suyash Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy and veteran Sunil Narine – all of whom have troubled each opposition; however, their only concern has been an inexperienced pace-bowling duo of Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora. Besides, their forever x-factor Andre Russell will remain in the scheme of things, and going by his latest exploits, the hard-hitting Windies batter will fancy his chances against the RR spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravi Ashwin. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals - after winning a series of matches earlier, went down in successive games only to see them slide away from the playoffs race. With three games remaining, they need to win all of them to stay alive for the top-four finish – and after how they suffered their latest setback against SRH, seeking a win tonight will take some doing. Despite recent results, it’s hard to pinpoint a mistake in their line-up or approach; however, if they keep the belief and temperament going their way, they can overcome past demons. Result Prediction – Even though RR is coming on the back of successive loses they are likely to overcome the KKR challenge at Eden Gardens. Playing XIs of both teams – KKR - Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Jason Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana(c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy RR - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa, Sandeep Sharma and Yuzvendra Chahal

IPL 2023, Match 56th: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals - Match Preview and Result Prediction

Chennai Super Kings reduced the gap between them and first-placed Gujarat Titans to one point after beating Delhi Capitals by 27&nbsp;runs in match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL). CSK now have 15 points in 12 matches while GT have 16 in 11 games.

Chasing 168, Delhi never looked comfortable as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals, with skipper David Warner going for a duck on the second ball of the chase.

By the time Delhi lost their fifth wicket in the form of Rilee Rossouw on a team score of 89, 14.3 overs had already been&nbsp;over. Before Rossouw (35 off 37), Delhi lost Phil Salt (17 off 11) on 20, Mitchell Marsh (5) on 25, and Manish Pandey (27) with&nbsp;84 runs on board. Rossouw and Pandey added 59 runs for the fourth wicket but took nearly nine overs to add those runs.

Axar Patel then played a decent hand of 21 off 12 but the efforts fell short. For Chennai, Matheesha Pathirana took three wickets, Deepak Chahar took&nbsp;two and Ravindra Jadeja picked one. There were two run-outs as well, one by Rahane and one by Moeen Ali, as DC could only manage 140/8&nbsp;in 20 overs.

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Earlier, CSK won the toss and elected to bat first on what looked like a typical Chennai pitch. CSK, however, got off to a decent start as Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 32 runs for the first wicket in four overs before DC spinner Axar Patel struck with his first ball of the match. Patel trapped Conway LBW on 10 off 13.

Gaikwad also departed on the first ball after the powerplay on 24 off 18 as Axar got him caught on long-off. Moeen Ali came in next with CSK two down for 49 but was done by Kuldeep Yadav's wrist spin, having scored just seven off 10 balls. Ajinkya was the fourth wicket to fall as DC spinners choked the flow of run and left CSK reeling four down on 77 runs in 11.1 overs.&nbsp;

Cameos from Shivam Dube (25 off 12), Ambati Rayudu (23 off 17), and Ravindra Jadeja (21 off 16) took CSK to 167/8 in 20 overs. From DC, Mitchell Marsh was the most successful bowler with 3/18 in three overs. Axar Patel claimed 2/27 in four overs, while Khaleel Ahmed, Lalit Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav took one wicket apiece.

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Chennai Super Kings reduced the gap between them and first-placed Gujarat Titans to one point after beating Delhi Capitals by 27 runs in match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Chennai Super Kings reduced the gap between them and first-placed Gujarat Titans to one point after beating Delhi Capitals by 27 runs in match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL). CSK now have 15 points in 12 matches while GT have 16 in 11 games. Chasing 168, Delhi never looked comfortable as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals, with skipper David Warner going for a duck on the second ball of the chase. By the time Delhi lost their fifth wicket in the form of Rilee Rossouw on a team score of 89, 14.3 overs had already been over. Before Rossouw (35 off 37), Delhi lost Phil Salt (17 off 11) on 20, Mitchell Marsh (5) on 25, and Manish Pandey (27) with 84 runs on board. Rossouw and Pandey added 59 runs for the fourth wicket but took nearly nine overs to add those runs. Axar Patel then played a decent hand of 21 off 12 but the efforts fell short. For Chennai, Matheesha Pathirana took three wickets, Deepak Chahar took two and Ravindra Jadeja picked one. There were two run-outs as well, one by Rahane and one by Moeen Ali, as DC could only manage 140/8 in 20 overs. Also Watch: MS Dhoni sends Chepauk crowd in frenzy with 20-run cameo in CSK vs DC tie Earlier, CSK won the toss and elected to bat first on what looked like a typical Chennai pitch. CSK, however, got off to a decent start as Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 32 runs for the first wicket in four overs before DC spinner Axar Patel struck with his first ball of the match. Patel trapped Conway LBW on 10 off 13. Gaikwad also departed on the first ball after the powerplay on 24 off 18 as Axar got him caught on long-off. Moeen Ali came in next with CSK two down for 49 but was done by Kuldeep Yadav's wrist spin, having scored just seven off 10 balls. Ajinkya was the fourth wicket to fall as DC spinners choked the flow of run and left CSK reeling four down on 77 runs in 11.1 overs. Cameos from Shivam Dube (25 off 12), Ambati Rayudu (23 off 17), and Ravindra Jadeja (21 off 16) took CSK to 167/8 in 20 overs. From DC, Mitchell Marsh was the most successful bowler with 3/18 in three overs. Axar Patel claimed 2/27 in four overs, while Khaleel Ahmed, Lalit Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav took one wicket apiece. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Chennai close in on GT with 27-run win over DC at Chepauk

Mumbai Indians star man Jofra Archer is set for a bumper deal of Rs 10 crore as the franchise tries to implement the year-round policy. According to the latest reports on Thursday, the report suggests MI is to fork out a considerable sum that will see England Cricket Board (ECB) seek permission from the franchise to take him international duties. The 2019 World Cup winner recently left the MI camp with an elbow issue and will continue his rehabilitation in England.

A report released by The Daily Mail on Thursday suggests Archer will be offered a year-round contract, where the ECB will have to seek permission from MI to use him for international services. If the report is to be true, the player will earn Rs 10 crore despite having an injury-plugged reign at the helm of five-time champions.

The deal could force ECB to hand multi-year deals to English players to lure off interest created by big-money contracts from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Alex Hales is another player who is on the books of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and could be offered year-round. Despite being part of the team furniture, Hales pulled out of the services for the franchise this season.

For Archer, the player is focused on giving his best shot to make the Ashes squad while the ODI World Cup also remains a primary target.

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"Archer has been recovering from right elbow surgery," an ECB statement said.

"However, pushing through the discomfort whilst recently playing, hoping it will settle, has proven challenging. Therefore, it has been agreed for him to return to the UK for a period of rest and rehabilitation to give him the best opportunity for a full recovery,” the statement further added.

Chris Jordan has been named as a replacement for the injured England player and has already joined the team set-up with the business end of the season in full swing.

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Mumbai Indians star man Jofra Archer is set for a bumper deal of Rs 10 crore as the franchise tries to implement the year-round policy. According to the latest reports on Thursday, the report suggests MI is to fork out a considerable sum that will see England Cricket Board (ECB) seek permission from the franchise to take him international duties. The 2019 World Cup winner recently left the MI camp with an elbow issue and will continue his rehabilitation in England. A report released by The Daily Mail on Thursday suggests Archer will be offered a year-round contract, where the ECB will have to seek permission from MI to use him for international services. If the report is to be true, the player will earn Rs 10 crore despite having an injury-plugged reign at the helm of five-time champions. The deal could force ECB to hand multi-year deals to English players to lure off interest created by big-money contracts from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Alex Hales is another player who is on the books of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and could be offered year-round. Despite being part of the team furniture, Hales pulled out of the services for the franchise this season. For Archer, the player is focused on giving his best shot to make the Ashes squad while the ODI World Cup also remains a primary target. ALSO READ | IPL 2023: Every nation should be jealous of India except Afghanistan - Swann's glaring remark before ODI WC "Archer has been recovering from right elbow surgery," an ECB statement said. "However, pushing through the discomfort whilst recently playing, hoping it will settle, has proven challenging. Therefore, it has been agreed for him to return to the UK for a period of rest and rehabilitation to give him the best opportunity for a full recovery,” the statement further added. Chris Jordan has been named as a replacement for the injured England player and has already joined the team set-up with the business end of the season in full swing. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) lost by 27 runs to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 55 of the IPL 2023 edition. With this loss, David Warner &amp; Co. have now lost seven games in this year's season and continue to remain at the bottom, with eight points from 11 games. With defeat to CSK, DC are near an early elimination and former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra made a big prediction on Delhi camp's future.&nbsp;

Chopra feels some big changes are on the cards in the DC camp post their disappointing run in IPL 2023. As they are nearing elimination, and can well end at the bottom, the former Indian cricketer believes the one-time runners-up might have to change their coaching staff and captain for next season.&nbsp;

"Delhi - I feel the season is over now because you will be able to reach 14 points and your net run rate is very ordinary in any case. It is probably the time for churning there. Delhi might have to change their coaching staff and captain in the coming year," said Chopra on his Youtube channel.

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He further opined, "If they don't do that, I will be extremely surprised. This is just my personal opinion. Nothing against anyone to be very honest, but this year's strategies have been slightly beyond my understanding.&nbsp;When Delhi look back and see, they should definitely ask the question that what their players did was on one side, but what is your think tank doing? You don't use Axar Patel properly. You played Sarfaraz Khan, then dropped him and after that, he was in and out."

"You played Priyam Garg an odd match. Aman Khan plays well and you dropped him down the order. You played Lalit Yadav but you kept him down the order and sent Ripal Patel ahead of them. What are you doing? Sometimes it just defies logic," added Chopra.

Ricky Ponting-coached DC, who had fair success from IPL 2019 to 2022, have never looked their part this season. While they have bounced back of late, with four wins from their last six encounters, they are at the bottom for their poor start and poor tactics (in terms of usage of players, team combination, etc.)

DC will now face the Punjab Kings (PBKS), at home, on Saturday (May 13).

Delhi Capitals (DC) lost by 27 runs to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 55 of the IPL 2023 edition. With this loss, David Warner & Co. have now lost seven games in this year's season and continue to remain at the bottom, with eight points from 11 games.

Delhi Capitals (DC) lost by 27 runs to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 55 of the IPL 2023 edition. With this loss, David Warner & Co. have now lost seven games in this year's season and continue to remain at the bottom, with eight points from 11 games. With defeat to CSK, DC are near an early elimination and former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra made a big prediction on Delhi camp's future. Chopra feels some big changes are on the cards in the DC camp post their disappointing run in IPL 2023. As they are nearing elimination, and can well end at the bottom, the former Indian cricketer believes the one-time runners-up might have to change their coaching staff and captain for next season. "Delhi - I feel the season is over now because you will be able to reach 14 points and your net run rate is very ordinary in any case. It is probably the time for churning there. Delhi might have to change their coaching staff and captain in the coming year," said Chopra on his Youtube channel. Also Read: IPL 2023: 'Taking a shift in...': Former WI opener's glaring suggestion for under-fire Sunil Narine He further opined, "If they don't do that, I will be extremely surprised. This is just my personal opinion. Nothing against anyone to be very honest, but this year's strategies have been slightly beyond my understanding. When Delhi look back and see, they should definitely ask the question that what their players did was on one side, but what is your think tank doing? You don't use Axar Patel properly. You played Sarfaraz Khan, then dropped him and after that, he was in and out." "You played Priyam Garg an odd match. Aman Khan plays well and you dropped him down the order. You played Lalit Yadav but you kept him down the order and sent Ripal Patel ahead of them. What are you doing? Sometimes it just defies logic," added Chopra. Ricky Ponting-coached DC, who had fair success from IPL 2019 to 2022, have never looked their part this season. While they have bounced back of late, with four wins from their last six encounters, they are at the bottom for their poor start and poor tactics (in terms of usage of players, team combination, etc.) DC will now face the Punjab Kings (PBKS), at home, on Saturday (May 13).

IPL 2023: 'They might have to change...'- Former Indian opener on DC's future post CSK loss

Sunil Narine-starrer Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are still alive in the playoffs race in IPL 2023. After 11 games, they have five wins and occupy the sixth position in the overall standings. Speaking about Narine, the wily off-spinner has not looked at his usual best in the ongoing edition. The 34-year-old has claimed seven wickets in 11 games, at an average of&nbsp;46.71, and an economy touching nine (8.60).

While Narine has contained the run-flow in a few games, he has also been taken to the cleaners on many occasions in this year's IPL. Speaking on his indifferent run, former West Indies opener Daren Ganga shared some advice for him.&nbsp;

“He has had major challenges with remodelling of his action. He had to do (it) on a continuous basis, he has been called and warned a few times. He had to step out of international cricket because of that scrutiny,” Ganga said during an interaction at the sidelines of a Cricviz event.

Ganga added, "But for me Sunil Narine is still a formidable force, maybe, him taking a shift in franchise might freshen him up and his impact, who knows?" He further emphasised on KKR's spin bowling trio, also comprising Suyash Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy, and said, "Sunil Narine is operating in a KKR team where he’s got two additional spinners. That was never the case before. He operated primarily with (Varun) Chakravarthy. But now, he’s got to operate with Suyash Sharma (as well), which makes it a little bit different for him as a player."

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Defending Narine, Ganga added,“he’s been consistent with line and lengths” , which, in turn, has benefitted Chakravarthy and Suyash.

“I’ve had the chance to speak with him. The lack of success that they’ve experienced as a team has put a lot more pressure on him as a bowler because defending smaller totals, he’s got to bowl in situations where conditions are very good for batting. We saw that Kolkata is one of the best batting venues in the IPL. So, he’s also playing in a side where he’s bowling amongst other spinners which are successful.

“If you take three spinners in a complement of five bowlers in a T20 innings someone is not going to perform in terms of taking wickets. His economy has been very similar to Chakravarthy and Sharma – they are beneficiaries while he is operating alongside them," Ganga concluded.

Narine will be desperate to churn out more wickets for KKR as they remain in contention for the playoffs race. The two-time winners host the fifth-ranked Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 56 on Thursday evening (May 11).

Sunil Narine-starrer Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are still alive in the playoffs race in IPL 2023. After 11 games, they have five wins and occupy the sixth position in the overall standings.

Sunil Narine-starrer Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are still alive in the playoffs race in IPL 2023. After 11 games, they have five wins and occupy the sixth position in the overall standings. Speaking about Narine, the wily off-spinner has not looked at his usual best in the ongoing edition. The 34-year-old has claimed seven wickets in 11 games, at an average of 46.71, and an economy touching nine (8.60). While Narine has contained the run-flow in a few games, he has also been taken to the cleaners on many occasions in this year's IPL. Speaking on his indifferent run, former West Indies opener Daren Ganga shared some advice for him. “He has had major challenges with remodelling of his action. He had to do (it) on a continuous basis, he has been called and warned a few times. He had to step out of international cricket because of that scrutiny,” Ganga said during an interaction at the sidelines of a Cricviz event. Ganga added, "But for me Sunil Narine is still a formidable force, maybe, him taking a shift in franchise might freshen him up and his impact, who knows?" He further emphasised on KKR's spin bowling trio, also comprising Suyash Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy, and said, "Sunil Narine is operating in a KKR team where he’s got two additional spinners. That was never the case before. He operated primarily with (Varun) Chakravarthy. But now, he’s got to operate with Suyash Sharma (as well), which makes it a little bit different for him as a player." Also Read: IPL 2023: 'Crowd wait for me to get out so that Dhoni can come and bat', reveals Ravindra Jadeja Defending Narine, Ganga added,“he’s been consistent with line and lengths” , which, in turn, has benefitted Chakravarthy and Suyash. “I’ve had the chance to speak with him. The lack of success that they’ve experienced as a team has put a lot more pressure on him as a bowler because defending smaller totals, he’s got to bowl in situations where conditions are very good for batting. We saw that Kolkata is one of the best batting venues in the IPL. So, he’s also playing in a side where he’s bowling amongst other spinners which are successful. “If you take three spinners in a complement of five bowlers in a T20 innings someone is not going to perform in terms of taking wickets. His economy has been very similar to Chakravarthy and Sharma – they are beneficiaries while he is operating alongside them," Ganga concluded. Narine will be desperate to churn out more wickets for KKR as they remain in contention for the playoffs race. The two-time winners host the fifth-ranked Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 56 on Thursday evening (May 11).

IPL 2023: 'Taking a shift in...': Former WI opener's glaring suggestion for under-fire Sunil Narine

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Lalit Yadav took a screamer to dismiss Chennai Super Kings' Ajinkya Rahane in match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Chepauk.

Bowling the 12th over of the innings, Lalit bowled a fuller ball, to which Rahane stepped out premeditatedly and hit down the ground towards the non-striker Shivam Dube.

Lalit, however, dived to his right and pull off a sensational one-handed catch just inches off the ground to dismiss Rahane. Have a look at the video here:

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Rahane, who is in sublime form this IPL season, could score only 21 off 20 before getting out. Notably, Rahane had earlier scored a half-century in the season off just 19 balls but looked out of touch this evening. Rahane, however, has scored 255 runs in nine matches this season with a healthy average of 42.50 and a stunning strike rate of 180.85.

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The batter has also hit two fifties with the highest score of 71 not out. Rahane, who is best known for his red-ball exploits for India, has also hit 21 fours and 12 sixes this season.

Earlier, CSK won the toss and elected to bat first on what looked like a typical Chennai pitch. CSK, however, got off to a decent start as Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 32 runs for the first wicket in four overs before DC spinner Axar Patel struck with his first ball of the match. Patel trapped Conway LBW on 10 off 13.

Gaikwad also departed on the first ball after the powerplay on 24 off 18 as Axar got him caught on long-off. Moeen Ali came in next with CSK two down for 49 but was done by Kuldeep Yadav's wrist spin, having scored just seven off 10 balls. Ajinkya was the fourth wicket to fall as DC spinners choked the flow of runs and left CSK reeling four down on 77 runs in 11.1 overs.

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Delhi Capitals all-rounder Lalit Yadav took a screamer to dismiss Chennai Super Kings' Ajinkya Rahane in match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Chepauk. Bowling the 12th over of the innings, Lalit bowled a fuller ball, to which Rahane stepped out premeditatedly and hit down the ground towards the non-striker Shivam Dube.

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Lalit Yadav took a screamer to dismiss Chennai Super Kings' Ajinkya Rahane in match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Chepauk. Bowling the 12th over of the innings, Lalit bowled a fuller ball, to which Rahane stepped out premeditatedly and hit down the ground towards the non-striker Shivam Dube. Lalit, however, dived to his right and pull off a sensational one-handed catch just inches off the ground to dismiss Rahane. Have a look at the video here: THAT. WAS. STUNNING! 👌 👌 Relive that sensational catch from @LalitYadav03 👍 👍 Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/soUtpXQjCX#TATAIPL | #CSKvDC | @DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/z15ZMq1Z6E — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 10, 2023 × Rahane, who is in sublime form this IPL season, could score only 21 off 20 before getting out. Notably, Rahane had earlier scored a half-century in the season off just 19 balls but looked out of touch this evening. Rahane, however, has scored 255 runs in nine matches this season with a healthy average of 42.50 and a stunning strike rate of 180.85. Also Read: 'That really hurt...:' KKR skipper Nitish Rana on being criticised for short-ball technique The batter has also hit two fifties with the highest score of 71 not out. Rahane, who is best known for his red-ball exploits for India, has also hit 21 fours and 12 sixes this season. Earlier, CSK won the toss and elected to bat first on what looked like a typical Chennai pitch. CSK, however, got off to a decent start as Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 32 runs for the first wicket in four overs before DC spinner Axar Patel struck with his first ball of the match. Patel trapped Conway LBW on 10 off 13. Gaikwad also departed on the first ball after the powerplay on 24 off 18 as Axar got him caught on long-off. Moeen Ali came in next with CSK two down for 49 but was done by Kuldeep Yadav's wrist spin, having scored just seven off 10 balls. Ajinkya was the fourth wicket to fall as DC spinners choked the flow of runs and left CSK reeling four down on 77 runs in 11.1 overs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: DC's Lalit Yadav takes SENSATIONAL one-handed catch to dismiss CSK's Ajinkya Rahane - WATCH

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a larger than life figure in cricket and the fact was proven once again during the match 55 against the Delhi Capitals when he came to bat at Chepauk.

The wicketkeeper-batsman came in to bat in the 17th over of CSK's innings amid deafening noise from the fans. He was on the crease till the second-last ball of the match and played just nine balls with the crowd loving every single one of them whole-heartedly.

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Dhoni scored 20 runs off those nine balls and hit two mammoth sixes plus a four in his innings, sending the crowd in frenzy with each of these hits. Have a look at his boundaries here:

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Gaikwad also departed on the first ball after the powerplay on 24 off 18 as Axar got him caught on long-off. Moeen Ali came in next with CSK two down for 49 but was done by Kuldeep Yadav's wrist spin, having score just seven off 10 balls. Ajinkya was the fourth wicket to fall as DC spinners choked the flow of run and left CSK reeling four down on 77 runs in 11.1 overs.&nbsp;

Cameos from Shivam Dube (25 off 12), Ambati Rayudu (23 off 17), and Ravindra Jadeja (21 off 16) took CSK to 167/8 in 20 overs. From DC, Mitchell Marsh was the most successful bowler with 3/18 in three overs. Axar Patel also claimed 2/27 in four overs while Khaleel Ahmed, Lalit Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav took one apiece.

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Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a larger than life figure in cricket and the fact was proven once again during the match 55 against the Delhi Capitals when he came to bat at Chepauk.

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a larger than life figure in cricket and the fact was proven once again during the match 55 against the Delhi Capitals when he came to bat at Chepauk. The wicketkeeper-batsman came in to bat in the 17th over of CSK's innings amid deafening noise from the fans. He was on the crease till the second-last ball of the match and played just nine balls with the crowd loving every single one of them whole-heartedly. Also Watch: DC's Lalit Yadav takes SENSATIONAL one-handed catch to dismiss CSK's Ajinkya Rahane Dhoni scored 20 runs off those nine balls and hit two mammoth sixes plus a four in his innings, sending the crowd in frenzy with each of these hits. Have a look at his boundaries here: DO NOT MISS! When @msdhoni cut loose! 💪 💪 Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/soUtpXQjCX#TATAIPL | #CSKvDC | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/kduRZ94eEk — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 10, 2023 × Earlier, CSK won the toss and elected to bat first on what looked like a typical Chennai pitch. CSK, however, got off to decent start as Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 32 runs for the first wicket in four overs before DC spinner Axar Patel struck with his first ball of the match. Patel trapped Conway LBW on 10 off 13. Gaikwad also departed on the first ball after the powerplay on 24 off 18 as Axar got him caught on long-off. Moeen Ali came in next with CSK two down for 49 but was done by Kuldeep Yadav's wrist spin, having score just seven off 10 balls. Ajinkya was the fourth wicket to fall as DC spinners choked the flow of run and left CSK reeling four down on 77 runs in 11.1 overs. Cameos from Shivam Dube (25 off 12), Ambati Rayudu (23 off 17), and Ravindra Jadeja (21 off 16) took CSK to 167/8 in 20 overs. From DC, Mitchell Marsh was the most successful bowler with 3/18 in three overs. Axar Patel also claimed 2/27 in four overs while Khaleel Ahmed, Lalit Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav took one apiece. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Suryakumar Yadav scored a belligerent fifty to help Mumbai Indians chase down 200 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in match 54 of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai now sit in fourth place in the points table with 12 points in 11 games.

Ishan Kishan gave a great start to Mumbai as he added 51 runs for the first wicket with skipper Rohit Sharma. The MI skipper, however, got out cheaply, scoring seven runs off eight, two balls after Kishan got out, who scored a 21-ball 42.

Surya then joined forces with Nehal Wadhera and the duo added 140 runs for the third wicket with Yadav scoring 35-ball 83. Tim David also fell on the next ball after Surya but Green and Nehal Wadhera took Mumbai home. Nehal remained not out on 52&nbsp;off 34&nbsp;as Mumbai won by six wickets.

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Earlier, MI won the toss and elected to field first at Wankhede Stadium. Rohit's decision was proved right very soon as Jason Behrendorff took out RCB's best batter Virat Kohli on the fifth ball of the first over of the match. Kohli could score only one run before being dismissed.

Anuj Rawat then came in but was sent back cheaply after scoring six runs off four balls by Behrendorff in the latter's second and innings' third over. Maxwell then joined Faf in the middle and the duo wreaked havoc on MI bowlers.

Maxwell and du Plessis added 120 runs for the third wicket in just 61 balls before Maxwell was caught by Wadhera in deep off Behrendorff only. The Big Show scored 68 off 33 before getting out and Faf scored his fifth fifty of the season, scoring 41-ball 65. MI then pulled things back a bit but some late hitting by Dinesh Karthik (30 off 18), Kedar Jadhav (12 off 10) and Hasaranga (12 off 8) took RCB to 199/6 in 20 overs.

For MI, Jason Behrendorff was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/36 in his four overs, while Cameron Green, Kumar Kartikeya and Chris Jordan took one wicket each. 
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Suryakumar Yadav scored a belligerent fifty to help Mumbai Indians chase down 200 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in match 54 of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai now sit in fourth place in the points table with 12 points in 11 games.

Suryakumar Yadav scored a belligerent fifty to help Mumbai Indians chase down 200 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in match 54 of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai now sit in fourth place in the points table with 12 points in 11 games. Ishan Kishan gave a great start to Mumbai as he added 51 runs for the first wicket with skipper Rohit Sharma. The MI skipper, however, got out cheaply, scoring seven runs off eight, two balls after Kishan got out, who scored a 21-ball 42. Surya then joined forces with Nehal Wadhera and the duo added 140 runs for the third wicket with Yadav scoring 35-ball 83. Tim David also fell on the next ball after Surya but Green and Nehal Wadhera took Mumbai home. Nehal remained not out on 52 off 34 as Mumbai won by six wickets. Also Watch: RCB's Faf du Plessis gets out playing STRANGE ramp shot against MI Earlier, MI won the toss and elected to field first at Wankhede Stadium. Rohit's decision was proved right very soon as Jason Behrendorff took out RCB's best batter Virat Kohli on the fifth ball of the first over of the match. Kohli could score only one run before being dismissed. Anuj Rawat then came in but was sent back cheaply after scoring six runs off four balls by Behrendorff in the latter's second and innings' third over. Maxwell then joined Faf in the middle and the duo wreaked havoc on MI bowlers. Maxwell and du Plessis added 120 runs for the third wicket in just 61 balls before Maxwell was caught by Wadhera in deep off Behrendorff only. The Big Show scored 68 off 33 before getting out and Faf scored his fifth fifty of the season, scoring 41-ball 65. MI then pulled things back a bit but some late hitting by Dinesh Karthik (30 off 18), Kedar Jadhav (12 off 10) and Hasaranga (12 off 8) took RCB to 199/6 in 20 overs. For MI, Jason Behrendorff was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/36 in his four overs, while Cameron Green, Kumar Kartikeya and Chris Jordan took one wicket each. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Surya's 35-ball 83 overpowers fifties by Faf, Maxwell as MI beat RCB by six wickets

Former India batsman Suresh Raina thinks that Punjab Kings' wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma could be a great middle-order player. Raina, who played for Chennai Super Kings during his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL), also said that he's sure that selectors will look at Jitesh Sharma again.

Notably, Jitesh had been selected for Team India in limited-overs cricket but didn't get a chance to make his debut.&nbsp;

Answering a question by media outlet Hindustan Times during a press interaction session, Raina opined, "He's playing brilliantly in the middle-order so far. He's played some important cameos. He's an aggressive player, he had already been a part of the Indian team but yes, he can be a great middle-order player. His wicketkeeping skills are good. He's really impressed everyone with the way he's batting. I'm sure the selectors would look at him again. His hitting abilities are really good, and you will see him a lot more in the future.”&nbsp;

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Jitesh was with Mumbai Indians before but didn't get a chance to play in their star-studded line-up. Punjab Kings then nabbed the talented youngster on the back of a strong domestic season and he has been sublime ever since he made his debut for them in 2022.

In the 2022 season, Jitesh played 12 matches and scored 234 runs at an average of 29.25 with a whooping strike rate of 163.64. This season, Jitesh has already scored 260 runs in 11 matches so far at an average of 26 and a sky-high strike rate of 160.49.

A lot of former cricketers have been impressed with Jitesh's ability to hit big shots from ball one and that too under pressure situations. Jitesh, along with other uncapped players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ayush Badoni and Nehal Wadhera, has become one of the mainstays of his IPL team on the back of consistently strong performances.

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Former India batsman Suresh Raina thinks that Punjab Kings' wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma could be a great middle-order player. Raina, who played for Chennai Super Kings during his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL), also said that he's sure that selectors will look at Jitesh Sharma again.

Former India batsman Suresh Raina thinks that Punjab Kings' wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma could be a great middle-order player. Raina, who played for Chennai Super Kings during his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL), also said that he's sure that selectors will look at Jitesh Sharma again. Notably, Jitesh had been selected for Team India in limited-overs cricket but didn't get a chance to make his debut. Answering a question by media outlet Hindustan Times during a press interaction session, Raina opined, "He's playing brilliantly in the middle-order so far. He's played some important cameos. He's an aggressive player, he had already been a part of the Indian team but yes, he can be a great middle-order player. His wicketkeeping skills are good. He's really impressed everyone with the way he's batting. I'm sure the selectors would look at him again. His hitting abilities are really good, and you will see him a lot more in the future.” Also Read: Sunil Gavaskar terms Suryakumar Yadav's innings vs RCB as 'Gully Cricket' Jitesh was with Mumbai Indians before but didn't get a chance to play in their star-studded line-up. Punjab Kings then nabbed the talented youngster on the back of a strong domestic season and he has been sublime ever since he made his debut for them in 2022. In the 2022 season, Jitesh played 12 matches and scored 234 runs at an average of 29.25 with a whooping strike rate of 163.64. This season, Jitesh has already scored 260 runs in 11 matches so far at an average of 26 and a sky-high strike rate of 160.49. A lot of former cricketers have been impressed with Jitesh's ability to hit big shots from ball one and that too under pressure situations. Jitesh, along with other uncapped players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ayush Badoni and Nehal Wadhera, has become one of the mainstays of his IPL team on the back of consistently strong performances. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Suresh Raina predicts great future for young Punjab Kings STAR

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana has been a consistent performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the years and this year is no different with Rana being the second highest run-scorer of his team behind Rinku Singh.

In the past, however, Rana has had problems against the short-ball but he seemed to have worked upon it as the batsman looks much more comfortable this season. Rana, in an interaction with former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif on Star Sports, revealed that he has worked on the same and hence the result.

“I've worked on facing the short ball, and it is showing in my batting now. Because many were criticising my technique against short ball,” Rana said.

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The KKR skipper also revealed that many big cricketers had called him about his technique on the short-ball and it didn't feel good to him.

“I've worked on my fitness and short-ball technique this year. Many, many big people, who I won't name, have said things about that (short-ball technique); some even phone-called me directly, and that really hurt me. So, I've worked on my batting, dedicated my all to the game. I'm in a better shape as well, and batting well as well,” he revealed.

Nonetheless, all seems to be going good this season for him as far as runs and short ball are concerned. Notably, Rana has scored 326 runs in 11 matches this season till now at an impressive strike rate of 146.85. His average has also been a decent 29.64 with a highest score of 75.

Talking about KKR, they currently are at sixth place on the points table with 10 points in 11 matches. They have won five and lost six games so far and are still in hunt to make it to the playoffs. There are four teams out of 10 which have 10 points 11 games at the current stage and KKR is second among the, just behind Rajasthan Royals and ahead of RCB &amp; Punjab Kings.

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Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana has been a consistent performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the years and this year is no different with Rana being the second highest run-scorer of his team behind Rinku Singh.

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana has been a consistent performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the years and this year is no different with Rana being the second highest run-scorer of his team behind Rinku Singh. In the past, however, Rana has had problems against the short-ball but he seemed to have worked upon it as the batsman looks much more comfortable this season. Rana, in an interaction with former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif on Star Sports, revealed that he has worked on the same and hence the result. “I've worked on facing the short ball, and it is showing in my batting now. Because many were criticising my technique against short ball,” Rana said. Also Read: Suresh Raina predicts great future for young Punjab Kings STAR The KKR skipper also revealed that many big cricketers had called him about his technique on the short-ball and it didn't feel good to him. “I've worked on my fitness and short-ball technique this year. Many, many big people, who I won't name, have said things about that (short-ball technique); some even phone-called me directly, and that really hurt me. So, I've worked on my batting, dedicated my all to the game. I'm in a better shape as well, and batting well as well,” he revealed. Nonetheless, all seems to be going good this season for him as far as runs and short ball are concerned. Notably, Rana has scored 326 runs in 11 matches this season till now at an impressive strike rate of 146.85. His average has also been a decent 29.64 with a highest score of 75. Talking about KKR, they currently are at sixth place on the points table with 10 points in 11 matches. They have won five and lost six games so far and are still in hunt to make it to the playoffs. There are four teams out of 10 which have 10 points 11 games at the current stage and KKR is second among the, just behind Rajasthan Royals and ahead of RCB & Punjab Kings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav played a blistering knock of 83 runs off just 35 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore as Mumbai chased down a 200-run target.&nbsp;

Surya came into bat at number three and took the game away from Bangalore in just about 10 overs. The batsman hit seven fours and six sixes in his innings and by the time he departed, Mumbai needed just right runs in 4.2 overs. Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar was mighty impressed with his ability to find gaps and praised him for that.

"SKY was toying with the bowlers. He gives you a feeling of gully cricket when he's batting like that. He's just gotten better with practice and hard work. His bottom hand is so powerful that he uses it to perfection. Against RCB, he started with hitting towards long-on and long-off and later agricultural shots all around the park," said Gavaskar on Star Sports' Cricket Live.

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Nehal Wadhera was on the crease with Surya most of the time and the duo added 140 runs in just 64 balls to shut the doors on RCB. Wadhera remained not out on 52 off 34 and Gavaskar appreciated the young lad for his composure.

"When you are batting with SKY your confidence is boosted, but the best thing about Nehal Wadhera's innings was that he wasn't looking to play shots like SKY. The best thing about him is that his balance was superb," he said.

Speaking on his innings after the match, Surya said, "They came up with a plan here. They knew they had to bowl slow, make me hit towards the bigger boundary and not give me pace."

The batsman, however, credited his knock to the practice sessions and said that he knows the game and where his runs are. "Your practice has to be the same as to what you want to do in the matches. I do proper practice. We have open net sessions and I keep the fielders on and come out of my comfort zone ... I know my game, I know where my runs are and I don't do anything different," said Yadav.

With the win, Mumbai now sit pretty at number three with 12 points in 11 games while RCB are in seventh place with 10 points in 11 matches.

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Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav played a blistering knock of 83 runs off just 35 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore as Mumbai chased down a 200-run target.

Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav played a blistering knock of 83 runs off just 35 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore as Mumbai chased down a 200-run target. Surya came into bat at number three and took the game away from Bangalore in just about 10 overs. The batsman hit seven fours and six sixes in his innings and by the time he departed, Mumbai needed just right runs in 4.2 overs. Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar was mighty impressed with his ability to find gaps and praised him for that. "SKY was toying with the bowlers. He gives you a feeling of gully cricket when he's batting like that. He's just gotten better with practice and hard work. His bottom hand is so powerful that he uses it to perfection. Against RCB, he started with hitting towards long-on and long-off and later agricultural shots all around the park," said Gavaskar on Star Sports' Cricket Live. Also Read: 'Suryakumar Yadav is the...' - Sourav Ganguly in awe of MI batter after RCB tie Nehal Wadhera was on the crease with Surya most of the time and the duo added 140 runs in just 64 balls to shut the doors on RCB. Wadhera remained not out on 52 off 34 and Gavaskar appreciated the young lad for his composure. "When you are batting with SKY your confidence is boosted, but the best thing about Nehal Wadhera's innings was that he wasn't looking to play shots like SKY. The best thing about him is that his balance was superb," he said. Speaking on his innings after the match, Surya said, "They came up with a plan here. They knew they had to bowl slow, make me hit towards the bigger boundary and not give me pace." The batsman, however, credited his knock to the practice sessions and said that he knows the game and where his runs are. "Your practice has to be the same as to what you want to do in the matches. I do proper practice. We have open net sessions and I keep the fielders on and come out of my comfort zone ... I know my game, I know where my runs are and I don't do anything different," said Yadav. With the win, Mumbai now sit pretty at number three with 12 points in 11 games while RCB are in seventh place with 10 points in 11 matches. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Sunil Gavaskar terms Suryakumar Yadav's innings vs RCB as 'Gully Cricket'

Mumbai Indians (MI) chased down another score in excess of 200, third overall,&nbsp;in this year's IPL in match 54 when they hosted the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday evening (May 09). Suryakumar Yadav's 35-ball 83 and Nehal Wadhera's 34-ball 52 not out propelled the five-time winners to a stunning six-wicket win, in pursuit of 200, as they now jump to the third spot in the points table.

While MI are slowly but surely coming to their best as the playoffs nears, they are sweating over captain Rohit Sharma's poor form. He has so far only managed 191 runs in 11 games, at a strike rate of&nbsp;124.83. He failed to cross the single-digit mark for the fifth time in a row after his eight-ball seven in the MI-RCB clash on Tuesday evening.

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Thus, Rohit created an unwanted record with another flop show in IPL 2023. This is the first time in IPL history that the 36-year-old Hitman has failed to breach a single-digit figure in five successive matches. His last five outings has seen him return with&nbsp;scores of 2 (8), 3 (5), 0 (3), 0 (3) and 7 (8).

It is to be noted that Rohit's previous worst run was in IPL 2017. Back then,&nbsp;he kicked off&nbsp;the campaign with four single-digit scores -- 3, 2, 4 and 0. As MI have 12 points, with three games to go, and stand a real chance to enter the playoffs, they will hope for Rohit to come to his usual best sooner than later.

Mumbai Indians (MI) chased down another score in excess of 200, third overall, in this year's IPL in match 54 when they hosted the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday evening (May 09).

Mumbai Indians (MI) chased down another score in excess of 200, third overall, in this year's IPL in match 54 when they hosted the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday evening (May 09). Suryakumar Yadav's 35-ball 83 and Nehal Wadhera's 34-ball 52 not out propelled the five-time winners to a stunning six-wicket win, in pursuit of 200, as they now jump to the third spot in the points table. While MI are slowly but surely coming to their best as the playoffs nears, they are sweating over captain Rohit Sharma's poor form. He has so far only managed 191 runs in 11 games, at a strike rate of 124.83. He failed to cross the single-digit mark for the fifth time in a row after his eight-ball seven in the MI-RCB clash on Tuesday evening. Also Read: IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma will win Player-of-the-Match if MI reach playoffs, predicts Ravi Shastri Thus, Rohit created an unwanted record with another flop show in IPL 2023. This is the first time in IPL history that the 36-year-old Hitman has failed to breach a single-digit figure in five successive matches. His last five outings has seen him return with scores of 2 (8), 3 (5), 0 (3), 0 (3) and 7 (8). It is to be noted that Rohit's previous worst run was in IPL 2017. Back then, he kicked off the campaign with four single-digit scores -- 3, 2, 4 and 0. As MI have 12 points, with three games to go, and stand a real chance to enter the playoffs, they will hope for Rohit to come to his usual best sooner than later.

IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma creates unwanted record after flop show in MI vs RCB clash

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis scored yet another fifty in the Indian Premier League (IPL) - his fifth this season - but got out playing a strange shot to a catch caught &nbsp;in three attempts.

Mumbai's Cameron Green came on to bowl the 14th over of the RCB's innings and Faf tried to act cute as he premeditated to play a ramp shot and got in position quickly. While playing the shot though, Faf looked in two minds as he looked to play the ball over third man instead of fine leg but eventually played over fine leg only in a rather unbalanced way.

The substitute fielder standing there got the hands on the ball quickly but the ball popped out of his hands and then he tried again but the ball again bounced and hit the fielder's cap after which he finally caught it, ending Faf's fabulous innings of 65 off 41. Have a look at the video here:

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As for the match, MI won the toss earlier and elected to field first at Wankhede stadium. Rohit's decision was proved right very soon as Jason Behrendorff took out RCB's best better Virat Kohli on the fifth ball of the first over of the match. Kohli could score only one run before being dismissed.

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Anuj Rawat then came in but was sent back cheaply after scoring six runs off four balls by Behrendorff in the latter's second and innings' third over. Maxwell then joined Faf in the middle and the duo wreaked havoc on MI bowlers.

Maxwell and du Plessis added 120 runs for the third wicket in just 61 balls before Maxwell was caught by Wadhera in deep off Behrendorff only. The Big Show scored 68 off 33 before getting out. MI then pulled things back a bit but some late hitting by Dinesh Karthik (30 off 18), Kedar Jadhav (12 off 10) and Hasaranga (12 off 8) took RCB to 199/6 in 20 overs.

For MI, Jason Behrendorff was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/36 in his four overs, while Cameron Green, Kumar Kartikeya and Chris Jordan took one wicket each.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis scored yet another fifty in the Indian Premier League (IPL) - his fifth this season - but got out playing a strange shot to a catch caught in three attempts. Mumbai's Cameron Green came on to bowl the 14th over of the RCB's innings and Faf tried to act cute as he premeditated to play a ramp shot and got in position quickly. While playing the shot though, Faf looked in two minds as he looked to play the ball over third man instead of fine leg but eventually played over fine leg only in a rather unbalanced way. The substitute fielder standing there got the hands on the ball quickly but the ball popped out of his hands and then he tried again but the ball again bounced and hit the fielder's cap after which he finally caught it, ending Faf's fabulous innings of 65 off 41. Have a look at the video here: A bit of a juggle but a catch nonetheless! @mipaltan are chipping away here at Wankhede! 👏 👏 Cameron Green strikes. 👌 👌#RCB lose their captain Faf du Plessis for a fine 65. Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/ooQkYwbrnL#TATAIPL | #MIvRCB pic.twitter.com/jVaCh8rPa6 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 9, 2023 × As for the match, MI won the toss earlier and elected to field first at Wankhede stadium. Rohit's decision was proved right very soon as Jason Behrendorff took out RCB's best better Virat Kohli on the fifth ball of the first over of the match. Kohli could score only one run before being dismissed. Also Read: Ravi Shastri wants Virat Kohli to be CAREFUL after recent spats with Gambhir and Ganguly Anuj Rawat then came in but was sent back cheaply after scoring six runs off four balls by Behrendorff in the latter's second and innings' third over. Maxwell then joined Faf in the middle and the duo wreaked havoc on MI bowlers. Maxwell and du Plessis added 120 runs for the third wicket in just 61 balls before Maxwell was caught by Wadhera in deep off Behrendorff only. The Big Show scored 68 off 33 before getting out. MI then pulled things back a bit but some late hitting by Dinesh Karthik (30 off 18), Kedar Jadhav (12 off 10) and Hasaranga (12 off 8) took RCB to 199/6 in 20 overs. For MI, Jason Behrendorff was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/36 in his four overs, while Cameron Green, Kumar Kartikeya and Chris Jordan took one wicket each. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Lucknow Super Giants bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who recently got in a heated argument with Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli, in an apparent dig at the latter, has posted a message on social media along with LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir.

"Treat people the way you want to be treated. Talk to people the way you want to be talked to #With (GOAT emoji),” read Naveen-ul-Haq's caption of the post in which the Afghan bowler is standing with Gambhir. Have a look at the post here:

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Notably, in a recent match between RCB and LSG in Lucknow, Kohli, during LSG's chase, got into an argument with Naveen. The RCB batter was seemingly very furious and had to be calmed down by Naveen's batting partner Amit Mishra and an on-field umpire.

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After the match got over, Kohli and Naveen again traded words at the customary handshake. LSG's opening batter Kyle Mayers was then seen chatting with Kohli before Gambhir stepped in and took Mayers away.&nbsp;

Just as Kohli and Gambhir started walking away from each other, LSG mentor came back towards Kohli and the two were seen having a heated conversation. Both, Gambhir and Kohli are known for their hot-headedness on the field.

Indian Premier League (IPL) then fined all three parties involved with Kohli and Gambhir getting 100% of their match-fees as fine while Naveen was docked 50%.&nbsp;

The next day Kohli shared a cryptic post in his Instagram account about the incident and the caption of his story read, "Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth."

RCB's official twitter handle also shared a video in which Kohli was heard saying, "If you can give it, you gotta take it, otherwise don’t give it."&nbsp;

There have been media reports as well claiming Kohli has written to BCCI officials about the spat with Naveen and Gambhir, saying that he has done nothing wrong.

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Lucknow Super Giants bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who recently got in a heated argument with Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli, in an apparent dig at the latter, has posted a message on social media along with LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir.

Lucknow Super Giants bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who recently got in a heated argument with Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli, in an apparent dig at the latter, has posted a message on social media along with LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir. "Treat people the way you want to be treated. Talk to people the way you want to be talked to #With (GOAT emoji),” read Naveen-ul-Haq's caption of the post in which the Afghan bowler is standing with Gambhir. Have a look at the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Naveen ul haq Murid (@naveen_ul_haq) × Notably, in a recent match between RCB and LSG in Lucknow, Kohli, during LSG's chase, got into an argument with Naveen. The RCB batter was seemingly very furious and had to be calmed down by Naveen's batting partner Amit Mishra and an on-field umpire. Also Read: Sunil Gavaskar slams MI skipper Rohit for playing rash shot against CSK, wants him to take break After the match got over, Kohli and Naveen again traded words at the customary handshake. LSG's opening batter Kyle Mayers was then seen chatting with Kohli before Gambhir stepped in and took Mayers away. Just as Kohli and Gambhir started walking away from each other, LSG mentor came back towards Kohli and the two were seen having a heated conversation. Both, Gambhir and Kohli are known for their hot-headedness on the field. Indian Premier League (IPL) then fined all three parties involved with Kohli and Gambhir getting 100% of their match-fees as fine while Naveen was docked 50%. The next day Kohli shared a cryptic post in his Instagram account about the incident and the caption of his story read, "Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." RCB's official twitter handle also shared a video in which Kohli was heard saying, "If you can give it, you gotta take it, otherwise don’t give it." There have been media reports as well claiming Kohli has written to BCCI officials about the spat with Naveen and Gambhir, saying that he has done nothing wrong. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee is full of praise for Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh after the latter took his team home with a last-ball boundary against Punjab Kings in a thrilling contest.

“He’s given them every reason to fall in love with Rinku Singh. He’s a match-winner, he’s an entertainer, he goes out there and he wins. It’s exciting to see a young player coming through doing that. He’s going to become a household name and is playing some decent cricket,” said Lee after KKR's five-wicket win.

Chasing 180, KKR needed 26 off the last two overs with Andre Russell and Rinku on the crease. Russell hit three sixes in the penultimate over bowled by Sam Curran as KKR took 20 runs off six balls to bring the situation down to run-a-ball. Russell, however, got run out on the second-last ball of the match, leaving Rinku on strike to get the final two runs.

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Rinku, who already had done a rescue act for KKR by hitting five sixes off the last five balls of the match earlier in the season, was cool as a cucumber in the pressure situation as he pierced the gap on a thigh-high full-toss by Arshdeep to find the match-winning boundary.

Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel also praised the young batsman for his expertise to handle the pressure situations calmly and take his team home in crunch situations.

“He has a massive responsibility. Performing under pressure is very important. As a player, it shows the way you think and what your mindset is. We’ve seen the skill Rinku Singh has when he hit those five sixes in an over but today, it was more challenging," said Parthiv after the match.

With the win, KKR are now fifth on the points table with 10 points along with four other teams. KKR, however, are second among the teams with 10 points, behind only Rajasthan Royals.

Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee is full of praise for Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh after the latter took his team home with a last-ball boundary against Punjab Kings in a thrilling contest.

Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee is full of praise for Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh after the latter took his team home with a last-ball boundary against Punjab Kings in a thrilling contest. “He’s given them every reason to fall in love with Rinku Singh. He’s a match-winner, he’s an entertainer, he goes out there and he wins. It’s exciting to see a young player coming through doing that. He’s going to become a household name and is playing some decent cricket,” said Lee after KKR's five-wicket win. Chasing 180, KKR needed 26 off the last two overs with Andre Russell and Rinku on the crease. Russell hit three sixes in the penultimate over bowled by Sam Curran as KKR took 20 runs off six balls to bring the situation down to run-a-ball. Russell, however, got run out on the second-last ball of the match, leaving Rinku on strike to get the final two runs. Also Read: 'Not sure if I would...:' KKR's Andre Russell after getting run-out on penultimate ball against PBKS Rinku, who already had done a rescue act for KKR by hitting five sixes off the last five balls of the match earlier in the season, was cool as a cucumber in the pressure situation as he pierced the gap on a thigh-high full-toss by Arshdeep to find the match-winning boundary. Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel also praised the young batsman for his expertise to handle the pressure situations calmly and take his team home in crunch situations. “He has a massive responsibility. Performing under pressure is very important. As a player, it shows the way you think and what your mindset is. We’ve seen the skill Rinku Singh has when he hit those five sixes in an over but today, it was more challenging," said Parthiv after the match. With the win, KKR are now fifth on the points table with 10 points along with four other teams. KKR, however, are second among the teams with 10 points, behind only Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2023: Brett Lee predicts bright future for 'exciting' KKR STAR after win against Punjab Kings

Former India coach Ravi Shastri wants Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Virat Kohli to be 'careful' of the camera in the wake of recent incidents of the RCB batter with LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir and DC Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly.

Speaking to sports website ESPNCricinfo, Shastri took names of MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar to make a point on how to handle the limelight when the camera is always on you - as in the case of Virat Kohli.&nbsp;

“After the sequence of events last week, someone like a Kohli, someone like a Dhoni...Dhoni knows, he's a pro, that there is a camera on you and that is because you guys deserve it after what you guys contributed to the game. There will a camera on you, like there was on Sachin Tendulkar. Remember once the game is over, the camera is on you all the time until you get into that dressing room. You need to be careful, it's like you are flagged off. If you have that in your mindset...camera, and once the game is over, you will be fine. You can get a lot of brownie points using that camera,” said Shastri.

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During a match against DC vs RCB, Kohli and Ganguly had snubbed each other of a handshake. The duo had had quite a public showdown some time back when Kohli was removed as India's Test captain after he relinquished the T20 captaincy.

In another incident, Kohli and Gambhir had got into a verbal scuffle in Lucknow after RCB had beaten LSG in a match that LSG should have won. BCCI then reprimanded both Kohli and Gambhir, imposing 100% of match-fee as fine.

Kohli's fight was with LSG's Naveen-ul-Haq during the match which later got Gambhir involved as well. Naveen was also fined 50% of his match fees by the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Former India coach Ravi Shastri wants Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Virat Kohli to be 'careful' of the camera in the wake of recent incidents of the RCB batter with LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir and DC Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri wants Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Virat Kohli to be 'careful' of the camera in the wake of recent incidents of the RCB batter with LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir and DC Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly. Speaking to sports website ESPNCricinfo, Shastri took names of MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar to make a point on how to handle the limelight when the camera is always on you - as in the case of Virat Kohli. “After the sequence of events last week, someone like a Kohli, someone like a Dhoni...Dhoni knows, he's a pro, that there is a camera on you and that is because you guys deserve it after what you guys contributed to the game. There will a camera on you, like there was on Sachin Tendulkar. Remember once the game is over, the camera is on you all the time until you get into that dressing room. You need to be careful, it's like you are flagged off. If you have that in your mindset...camera, and once the game is over, you will be fine. You can get a lot of brownie points using that camera,” said Shastri. Also Read: Brett Lee predicts bright future for 'exciting' KKR STAR after win against Punjab Kings During a match against DC vs RCB, Kohli and Ganguly had snubbed each other of a handshake. The duo had had quite a public showdown some time back when Kohli was removed as India's Test captain after he relinquished the T20 captaincy. In another incident, Kohli and Gambhir had got into a verbal scuffle in Lucknow after RCB had beaten LSG in a match that LSG should have won. BCCI then reprimanded both Kohli and Gambhir, imposing 100% of match-fee as fine. Kohli's fight was with LSG's Naveen-ul-Haq during the match which later got Gambhir involved as well. Naveen was also fined 50% of his match fees by the Indian Premier League (IPL). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Ravi Shastri wants Virat Kohli to be CAREFUL after recent spats with Gambhir and Ganguly

Andre Russell and Rinku Singh helped Kolkata Knight Riders steal a thriller against the Punjab Kings with a last-ball four. While Rinku hit the winning runs with KKR needing two to win on the final ball, it was Russell who hit three sixes in the penultimate over to bring the situation down to six off six.

Russell eventually got out on the second-last ball of the match after scoring 42 off 23. The big West Indian all-rounder jammed a wide yorker ball from Punjab's Arshdeep Singh and took off for a single but was found short by the bowler, bringing Rinku on strike.

Talking about the run-out after the match, Russell said, "I wanted to finish the game off, but we have a finisher this year in Rinku. He had told me what if the ball beats you, should we go for the run? I said for sure, I have faith in him to finish it on the last ball.”

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Notably, Rinku had previously won a match for his team against the defending champion Gujarat Titans in the current season only, hitting five sixes off the last five balls of the match.

Russell also acknowledged his rise and said that if there had been any other batsman on non-strike apart from Rinku, he would not have taken off for the run.

“In any other game, with any other batter, I'm not sure if I would run (a bye off the penultimate ball from Arshdeep),” Russell said at the post-match press conference. "I've never really done those things before. I would back myself to bat the last delivery and get the job done. But when you have a guy like Rinku who has been so successful in the last couple of overs for us, and when you have such a fearless player who has a shot to counter any delivery, I was definitely confident. I gave him a hug and said 'listen, bring home the bacon for us. At the end of the day, we need you at this point', and he said, 'okay big man. No worries.' Happy days," he added.

With the win, KKR entered the mid-table logjam of 10 points but rose to the fifth position on the table and PBKS now are at seventh place.&nbsp;

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Andre Russell and Rinku Singh helped Kolkata Knight Riders steal a thriller against the Punjab Kings with a last-ball four. While Rinku hit the winning runs with KKR needing two to win on the final ball, it was Russell who hit three sixes in the penultimate over to bring the situation down to six off six.

Andre Russell and Rinku Singh helped Kolkata Knight Riders steal a thriller against the Punjab Kings with a last-ball four. While Rinku hit the winning runs with KKR needing two to win on the final ball, it was Russell who hit three sixes in the penultimate over to bring the situation down to six off six. Russell eventually got out on the second-last ball of the match after scoring 42 off 23. The big West Indian all-rounder jammed a wide yorker ball from Punjab's Arshdeep Singh and took off for a single but was found short by the bowler, bringing Rinku on strike. Talking about the run-out after the match, Russell said, "I wanted to finish the game off, but we have a finisher this year in Rinku. He had told me what if the ball beats you, should we go for the run? I said for sure, I have faith in him to finish it on the last ball.” Also Read: 'Rohit Sharma's struggle with the bat is...' - Virender Sehwag opines on MI skipper's form Notably, Rinku had previously won a match for his team against the defending champion Gujarat Titans in the current season only, hitting five sixes off the last five balls of the match. Russell also acknowledged his rise and said that if there had been any other batsman on non-strike apart from Rinku, he would not have taken off for the run. “In any other game, with any other batter, I'm not sure if I would run (a bye off the penultimate ball from Arshdeep),” Russell said at the post-match press conference. "I've never really done those things before. I would back myself to bat the last delivery and get the job done. But when you have a guy like Rinku who has been so successful in the last couple of overs for us, and when you have such a fearless player who has a shot to counter any delivery, I was definitely confident. I gave him a hug and said 'listen, bring home the bacon for us. At the end of the day, we need you at this point', and he said, 'okay big man. No worries.' Happy days," he added. With the win, KKR entered the mid-table logjam of 10 points but rose to the fifth position on the table and PBKS now are at seventh place. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: 'Not sure if I would...:' KKR's Andre Russell after getting run-out on penultimate ball against PBKS

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