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Virat Kohli has been having a torrid time in IPL 2022. Playing as a regular batter this season, after giving up Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) captaincy post the end of last year's edition, the 33-year-old Kohli has failed miserably with the bat and has only 128 runs in nine outings, at an average of 16 in the ongoing season.

In addition, Kohli hasn't scored an international ton since late 2019. While he has got runs for Team India, especially in the white-ball formats and played some good knocks in Tests, he has been far from his usual best and hasn't converted any of his fifties, or starts, into anything significant in the last two years. Hence, concerns are rising for the superstar cricketer, who is going through a barren run.

Commenting on Kohli's dip in form, former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh feels that the ex-skipper needs to once again become a free-flowing personality to rediscover his mojo. “Obviously, he is also not happy, and people aren’t too, because we have seen him setting bigger benchmarks, scoring hundreds after hundreds. But this happens to the best players,” Yuvraj said on Sports18’s Home of Heroes.

“Virat needs to become a free-flowing personality again. If he can change himself and be like how he was earlier that will reflect in his game,” Yuvraj said. “He has proved himself to be the best of this era and believes in a strong work ethic and that has brought the best out of him over the years," he added.

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A few days back, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri -- who has worked closely with Kohli since 2014 -- made a big statement and asked the star batter to pull out of IPL 2022 to have some time off from the game and regain form for Team India. "I think a break is ideal for him because he has played non-stop cricket and he has captained the side across all formats. It will be wise of him to take a break. You know, sometimes you have to draw the balance. This year he is already into the tournament (IPL 2022), tomorrow if push comes to shove and you want to prolong your international career and make a mark there for 6-7 years, pull out of the IPL, for all you care," Shastri had told Star Sports presenter Jatin Sapru on his YouTube channel.

Virat Kohli has been having a torrid time in IPL 2022. Playing as a regular batter this season, after giving up Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) captaincy post the end of last year's edition, the 33-year-old Kohli has failed miserably with the bat and has only 128 runs in nine outings, at an average of 16 in the ongoing season.

Virat Kohli has been having a torrid time in IPL 2022. Playing as a regular batter this season, after giving up Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) captaincy post the end of last year's edition, the 33-year-old Kohli has failed miserably with the bat and has only 128 runs in nine outings, at an average of 16 in the ongoing season. In addition, Kohli hasn't scored an international ton since late 2019. While he has got runs for Team India, especially in the white-ball formats and played some good knocks in Tests, he has been far from his usual best and hasn't converted any of his fifties, or starts, into anything significant in the last two years. Hence, concerns are rising for the superstar cricketer, who is going through a barren run. Commenting on Kohli's dip in form, former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh feels that the ex-skipper needs to once again become a free-flowing personality to rediscover his mojo. “Obviously, he is also not happy, and people aren’t too, because we have seen him setting bigger benchmarks, scoring hundreds after hundreds. But this happens to the best players,” Yuvraj said on Sports18’s Home of Heroes. “Virat needs to become a free-flowing personality again. If he can change himself and be like how he was earlier that will reflect in his game,” Yuvraj said. “He has proved himself to be the best of this era and believes in a strong work ethic and that has brought the best out of him over the years," he added. ALSO READ | 'Pull out of IPL 2022' - Ravi Shastri's bold suggestion for Virat Kohli amid RCB star's batting concerns A few days back, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri -- who has worked closely with Kohli since 2014 -- made a big statement and asked the star batter to pull out of IPL 2022 to have some time off from the game and regain form for Team India. "I think a break is ideal for him because he has played non-stop cricket and he has captained the side across all formats. It will be wise of him to take a break. You know, sometimes you have to draw the balance. This year he is already into the tournament (IPL 2022), tomorrow if push comes to shove and you want to prolong your international career and make a mark there for 6-7 years, pull out of the IPL, for all you care," Shastri had told Star Sports presenter Jatin Sapru on his YouTube channel.

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IPL 2022 has been a huge hit. Almost every game has gone down to the wire. With each passing day, the race for the playoffs is intensifying as all teams, sans Mumbai Indians (MI), are very much in contention for the last four spots. Amid this, Delhi Capitals (DC) take on a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 41 of the ongoing 15th season on Thursday evening (April 28).&nbsp;

Both teams have not had a great run in IPL 2022. Talking about the Rishabh Pant-led DC unit, they have been plagued with injuries, players' unavailabilities, Covid cases, and were hit by a no-ball controversy in their last encounter, versus Rajasthan Royals (RR). They are languishing at the seventh spot with three wins from seven games.&nbsp;

On the other hand, things haven't been smooth for the KKR franchise ever since they faced DC earlier this season. Prior to the DC clash, they had three wins from four games and have now lost four on the trot. Their bowling is an issue and many key players need to rise up and perform consistently (such as skipper Shreyas Iyer, Pat Cummins, Venkatesh Iyer, Aaron Finch, etc.).

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Talking about the last time both sides faced each other, DC rode on openers David Warner and Prithvi Shaw's respective half-centuries to post 215-5. In reply, KKR were all-out for 171, losing by 44 runs. Kuldeep Yadav and Khaleel Ahmed did the job for Delhi with the ball in hand.

Match prediction for DC vs KKR clash:&nbsp;Given that both sides are in the bottom half, they will come hard against each other. Playing at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai has been a tricky affair for sides. Earlier, teams batting second were winning easily before chasing became difficult (although Gujarat Titans pulled off a hiest versus Sunrisers Hyderabad yesterday). DC will be hoping for Mitchell Marsh and Anrich Nortje's return. With their bowling being better than KKR at present, they have an edge. Above all, toss will remain crucial at the Wankhede.

IPL 2022 has been a huge hit. Almost every game has gone down to the wire. With each passing day, the race for the playoffs is intensifying as all teams, sans Mumbai Indians (MI), are very much in contention for the last four spots.

IPL 2022 has been a huge hit. Almost every game has gone down to the wire. With each passing day, the race for the playoffs is intensifying as all teams, sans Mumbai Indians (MI), are very much in contention for the last four spots. Amid this, Delhi Capitals (DC) take on a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 41 of the ongoing 15th season on Thursday evening (April 28). Both teams have not had a great run in IPL 2022. Talking about the Rishabh Pant-led DC unit, they have been plagued with injuries, players' unavailabilities, Covid cases, and were hit by a no-ball controversy in their last encounter, versus Rajasthan Royals (RR). They are languishing at the seventh spot with three wins from seven games. On the other hand, things haven't been smooth for the KKR franchise ever since they faced DC earlier this season. Prior to the DC clash, they had three wins from four games and have now lost four on the trot. Their bowling is an issue and many key players need to rise up and perform consistently (such as skipper Shreyas Iyer, Pat Cummins, Venkatesh Iyer, Aaron Finch, etc.). ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Umran Malik enters history books with maiden five-wicket haul Talking about the last time both sides faced each other, DC rode on openers David Warner and Prithvi Shaw's respective half-centuries to post 215-5. In reply, KKR were all-out for 171, losing by 44 runs. Kuldeep Yadav and Khaleel Ahmed did the job for Delhi with the ball in hand. Match prediction for DC vs KKR clash: Given that both sides are in the bottom half, they will come hard against each other. Playing at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai has been a tricky affair for sides. Earlier, teams batting second were winning easily before chasing became difficult (although Gujarat Titans pulled off a hiest versus Sunrisers Hyderabad yesterday). DC will be hoping for Mitchell Marsh and Anrich Nortje's return. With their bowling being better than KKR at present, they have an edge. Above all, toss will remain crucial at the Wankhede.

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When Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) decided to retain young fast bowler Umran Malik ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, a lot of experts were not convinced by the move. But the youngster from Srinagar has proven his mettle with brilliant performances in this year’s competition.

Umran has been enjoying an impressive run of form and against Gujarat Titans, he claimed his first five-wicket haul of the tournament as batsmen struggle to negotiate his express pace. The 22-year-old ended with figures of 5/25 and entered history books with a number of accolades to his name.

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Four out of Umran’s five dismissals were bowled and this was only the third instance in IPL history that a bowler has achieve this feat. Lasith Malinga was the first one to achieve this for Mumbai Indians against Delhi Capitals in 2011 and the very next year, Rajasthan Royals medium pacer Siddharth Trivedi became the second bowler to do it against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

It has also the second-best bowling figures by a Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler in the tournament second only to veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The top spot belongs to a magical spell by Bhuvi as he claimed five wickets after conceding just 18 runs in four overs against Punjab Kings in 2017.

This has been a sensational season for Umran till now as he has already claimed 15 wickets in the competition, and he is currently the second highest wicket-taker against RR’s Yuzvendra Chahal.

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The five-wicket haul was also the third best bowling figures by any uncapped cricketer in IPL after Ankit Rajpoot’s 5/15 against SRH in 2018 and Varun Chakravarthy's 5/20 against DC in 2020.

However, the five-wicket haul was not enough to grab the win for SRH as Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia played blinders towards the end of the encounter to grab the victory for Gujarat Titans.

When Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) decided to retain young fast bowler Umran Malik ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, a lot of experts were not convinced by the move.

When Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) decided to retain young fast bowler Umran Malik ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, a lot of experts were not convinced by the move. But the youngster from Srinagar has proven his mettle with brilliant performances in this year’s competition. Umran has been enjoying an impressive run of form and against Gujarat Titans, he claimed his first five-wicket haul of the tournament as batsmen struggle to negotiate his express pace. The 22-year-old ended with figures of 5/25 and entered history books with a number of accolades to his name. Also read | IPL 2022: Rashid, Tewatia help SRH earn thrilling 5-wicket win over SRH Four out of Umran’s five dismissals were bowled and this was only the third instance in IPL history that a bowler has achieve this feat. Lasith Malinga was the first one to achieve this for Mumbai Indians against Delhi Capitals in 2011 and the very next year, Rajasthan Royals medium pacer Siddharth Trivedi became the second bowler to do it against Royal Challengers Bangalore. It has also the second-best bowling figures by a Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler in the tournament second only to veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The top spot belongs to a magical spell by Bhuvi as he claimed five wickets after conceding just 18 runs in four overs against Punjab Kings in 2017. This has been a sensational season for Umran till now as he has already claimed 15 wickets in the competition, and he is currently the second highest wicket-taker against RR’s Yuzvendra Chahal. Also read | WATCH: Umran Malik cleans up Wriddhiman Saha with 153 kmph yorker, bags maiden 5-wicket haul in IPL The five-wicket haul was also the third best bowling figures by any uncapped cricketer in IPL after Ankit Rajpoot’s 5/15 against SRH in 2018 and Varun Chakravarthy's 5/20 against DC in 2020. However, the five-wicket haul was not enough to grab the win for SRH as Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia played blinders towards the end of the encounter to grab the victory for Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2022: Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Umran Malik enters history books with maiden five-wicket haul

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) failed to chase down a modest 145 versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 39 of IPL 2022 to lose by 29 runs at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Tuesday (April 26). All eyes were once again on Virat Kohli, the former RCB captain, who has been struggling for runs in the ongoing IPL season.

With only 119 runs in eight innings prior to the RR clash, it was expected that Kohli would come back to his usual best versus Rajasthan, a team against whom RCB were unbeaten in the last five face-offs. Despite Kohli being proactive on the field, talking to the bowlers and helping them plot batters' downfall, the star batter couldn't do much with the bat. He opened the innings for the first time in the 15th season but only managed a scratchy 10-ball 9.&nbsp;

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Reflecting on his woeful run with the bat, former India head coach Ravi Shastri once again suggested Kohli to take a break. In fact, he added that the 33-year-old should pull out of IPL 2022 to regain some form after a break and prolong his international career. "I think a break is ideal for him because he has played non-stop cricket and he has captained the side across all formats. It will be wise of him to take a break. You know, sometimes you have to draw the balance. This year he is already into the tournament (IPL 2022), tomorrow if push comes to shove and you want to prolong your international career and make a mark there for 6-7 years, pull out of the IPL, for all you care," Shastri said on sports presenter Jatin Sapru's YouTube channel.

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"If that is the case, you have played for 14-15 years. Not only Virat, I'll tell that to any other player. If you want to play and do well for India, you have to draw the line where you want to take that break and the ideal break would be off-season where India is not playing and the only time India does not play is the IPL. Sometimes, you need to do that or tell the franchise I'll only play the half. Pay me half, as simple as that. Those tough calls need to come if you want to reach the zenith of your profession as an international player," he further asserted.

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Shastri added, "Virat is still young and he has best 5-6 years ahead of him. He would have realised what he has gone through in these last few months. He knows he has to go back to the drawing board, how he thinks, how he approaches and he has to literally start from scratch. There have been many players in the past who have gone through this. You mentioned first ball out, to be honest, from the outside I would not be worried. As a player if I have gotten out first ball, I have hardly been in. It is when you get in and throw it away, that is more disappointing. When he gets in, it is up to him to make it count."

For the unversed, Kohli has gone over 100 matches without a century&nbsp;across all formats (17 Tests, 21 ODIs, 25 T20Is and 39* IPL games). His last international ton came in late 2019. While he has got starts for India in all formats and scored some vital half-centuries, he has throw away his wicket after settling in or been dismissed for cheap more often than not since his last triple-figure knock.

Will Kohli pull out of IPL 2022? It will be a bold decision if he does...
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) failed to chase down a modest 145 versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 39 of IPL 2022 to lose by 29 runs at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Tuesday (April 26).

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) failed to chase down a modest 145 versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 39 of IPL 2022 to lose by 29 runs at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Tuesday (April 26). All eyes were once again on Virat Kohli, the former RCB captain, who has been struggling for runs in the ongoing IPL season. With only 119 runs in eight innings prior to the RR clash, it was expected that Kohli would come back to his usual best versus Rajasthan, a team against whom RCB were unbeaten in the last five face-offs. Despite Kohli being proactive on the field, talking to the bowlers and helping them plot batters' downfall, the star batter couldn't do much with the bat. He opened the innings for the first time in the 15th season but only managed a scratchy 10-ball 9. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: What's fretting Virat Kohli, the player? Reflecting on his woeful run with the bat, former India head coach Ravi Shastri once again suggested Kohli to take a break. In fact, he added that the 33-year-old should pull out of IPL 2022 to regain some form after a break and prolong his international career. "I think a break is ideal for him because he has played non-stop cricket and he has captained the side across all formats. It will be wise of him to take a break. You know, sometimes you have to draw the balance. This year he is already into the tournament (IPL 2022), tomorrow if push comes to shove and you want to prolong your international career and make a mark there for 6-7 years, pull out of the IPL, for all you care," Shastri said on sports presenter Jatin Sapru's YouTube channel. "If that is the case, you have played for 14-15 years. Not only Virat, I'll tell that to any other player. If you want to play and do well for India, you have to draw the line where you want to take that break and the ideal break would be off-season where India is not playing and the only time India does not play is the IPL. Sometimes, you need to do that or tell the franchise I'll only play the half. Pay me half, as simple as that. Those tough calls need to come if you want to reach the zenith of your profession as an international player," he further asserted. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli is overcooked, if anyone needs a break it's him: Ravi Shastri on RCB star's woeful form Shastri added, "Virat is still young and he has best 5-6 years ahead of him. He would have realised what he has gone through in these last few months. He knows he has to go back to the drawing board, how he thinks, how he approaches and he has to literally start from scratch. There have been many players in the past who have gone through this. You mentioned first ball out, to be honest, from the outside I would not be worried. As a player if I have gotten out first ball, I have hardly been in. It is when you get in and throw it away, that is more disappointing. When he gets in, it is up to him to make it count." For the unversed, Kohli has gone over 100 matches without a century across all formats (17 Tests, 21 ODIs, 25 T20Is and 39* IPL games). His last international ton came in late 2019. While he has got starts for India in all formats and scored some vital half-centuries, he has throw away his wicket after settling in or been dismissed for cheap more often than not since his last triple-figure knock. Will Kohli pull out of IPL 2022? It will be a bold decision if he does...

'Pull out of IPL 2022' - Ravi Shastri's bold suggestion for Virat Kohli amid RCB star's batting concerns

When Virat Kohli got dismissed for a golden duck in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) face-off versus Lucknow Super Giants, in IPL 2022's match 31, a statistic started doing the rounds on social media and elsewhere. It revealed that the once regarded 'run machine' has now gone over 100 matches without a century&nbsp;across all formats (17 Tests, 21 ODIs, 25 T20Is and 38*&nbsp;IPL games).&nbsp;

Kohli had a wry smile as he walked past KL Rahul &amp; Co. after an embarrassing first-ball duck. Four evenings later, King Kohli came to the crease in the second over of RCB's innings after Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opted to bowl first at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai in match 36 of the 15th season, on Saturday evening (April 23). As soon as he arrived, Kane Williamson -- a tactical mastermind -- strived hard to grab Aiden Markram's attention to add him to the slip cordon. Soon, Marco Jansen bowled outside off-stump, on the fifth-stump line, as Kohli wasted no time to edge one and get caught in the slips. This time, no smile followed as RCB's former skipper stood still in disbelief. He&nbsp;looked helplessly toward his non-striker (Anuj Rawat) as&nbsp;if asking&nbsp;to be pinched in order to accept the reality before walking back.

After his second successive golden duck, Kohli's expression said it all. There was sheer disbelief in his eyes. Thus, there was pin-drop silence in the stadium as an often hard-to-please and unforgiving crowd silently sympathised with Kohli after yet another failure.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli's no-shows since NZ tour, 2020

Ducks - 9 
Golden Ducks - 3 (2 in IPL)

**across all formats

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What's fretting King Kohli? (Covid break, bio-bubble fatigue, overburdened, empty stands, BCCI row, etc.)

Those who possess even the most basic updates of men's cricket are aware of Kohli's barren run. It has been written, re-written, highlighted on front pages on several occasions, and even discussed on&nbsp;hour-long shows on how Team India and RCB's former captain has been without a century in competitive cricket since late 2019. At first, it seemed as if it was just a matter of time before Kohli would rediscover his form. However, time is now surely passing away at a rapid pace for the 33-year-old superstar cricketer.

Kohli's downfall coincided with Covid-19's advent. It led to a six-month-long break at the international level. Since then, Kohli has not been the old Kohli. At times, his aggression has gone missing, he has been completely undone by the bio-bubble restrictions and looked clueless playing in front of empty stands.&nbsp;A player of Kohli's caliber cherishes the crowd support. Their energy rubs on him, helping him remain at his usual chirpy best. All this is lagging in his game nowadays!

Also, Team India's unbelievably hectic cricketing&nbsp;calendar hasn't helped Kohli's case. Despite some mini-breaks, he has almost been omnipresent for India and the RCB. The nearly-decade-long captaincy responsibilities (he became RCB's full-time skipper in 2013) also led to him being overburdened. Moreover, the BCCI captaincy row added salt to Kohli's wounds. The entire saga panned out in the open. Thus, it led to Kohli taking BCCI heads on, however, mentally he kept losing the battle with each passing day...

The dismissals depict a sad story...

Since April 2020, Kohli has fallen to spinners more often than&nbsp;not (51 out of his total 74 dismissals have been against the tweakers). In addition, he continues to remain lost regarding&nbsp;the fourth-fifth stump lines; chasing deliveries way out of his arc. At times, the gap between bat and pad has also widened alarmingly. Surely, he can't be far away from finding his peak once again. He is too good a player to miss out for too long. But, hasn't it already been a long wait? Has he become a victim of his greatness? Is he overcooked and&nbsp;desperately in need of a lengthy break?

Ravi Shastri on Star Sports:&nbsp;Virat Kohli is overcooked. If anyone needs a break, it's him. Whether it's 2 months or a month-and-a-half, whether it's after England or before England. He needs a break because he has got 6-7 years of cricket left in him and you don't want to lose that with a fried brain. He is not the only one. There might be 1 or 2 in world cricket going through the same. You need to address the problem upfront.

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The answers lie within Kohli's mind. He knows his body and how his mind functions better&nbsp;than anyone (Taking the liberty to share a&nbsp;message for his&nbsp;plethora of&nbsp;fans: don't make him your main protagonist in every discussion. Don't even discuss him. Focus less on him. Outside noise needs to die down for Kohli to rise again).

Even the great Sachin Tendulkar had flaws. He, however, always found ways to tackle them. For now, Kohli is content with working on his strengths than weaknesses. Maybe he needs to slow down. Maybe, he needs to fight the bubble within&nbsp;before coming out of this crisis.

The engine surely needs an overhaul. At present, the damage has been done. But, King Kohli isn't one to be kept out for very long. Somewhere down the line, his usual form is still waiting for him. He just needs to redo the coding&nbsp;to function as usual.

When Virat Kohli got dismissed for a golden duck in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) face-off versus Lucknow Super Giants, in IPL 2022's match 31, a statistic started doing the rounds on social media and elsewhere.

When Virat Kohli got dismissed for a golden duck in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) face-off versus Lucknow Super Giants, in IPL 2022's match 31, a statistic started doing the rounds on social media and elsewhere. It revealed that the once regarded 'run machine' has now gone over 100 matches without a century across all formats (17 Tests, 21 ODIs, 25 T20Is and 38* IPL games). Kohli had a wry smile as he walked past KL Rahul & Co. after an embarrassing first-ball duck. Four evenings later, King Kohli came to the crease in the second over of RCB's innings after Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opted to bowl first at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai in match 36 of the 15th season, on Saturday evening (April 23). As soon as he arrived, Kane Williamson -- a tactical mastermind -- strived hard to grab Aiden Markram's attention to add him to the slip cordon. Soon, Marco Jansen bowled outside off-stump, on the fifth-stump line, as Kohli wasted no time to edge one and get caught in the slips. This time, no smile followed as RCB's former skipper stood still in disbelief. He looked helplessly toward his non-striker (Anuj Rawat) as if asking to be pinched in order to accept the reality before walking back. After his second successive golden duck, Kohli's expression said it all. There was sheer disbelief in his eyes. Thus, there was pin-drop silence in the stadium as an often hard-to-please and unforgiving crowd silently sympathised with Kohli after yet another failure. Virat Kohli's no-shows since NZ tour, 2020 Ducks - 9 Golden Ducks - 3 (2 in IPL) **across all formats ALSO READ | Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma need a six-month break: Pietersen comes out in support of India's under-fire duo What's fretting King Kohli? (Covid break, bio-bubble fatigue, overburdened, empty stands, BCCI row, etc.) Those who possess even the most basic updates of men's cricket are aware of Kohli's barren run. It has been written, re-written, highlighted on front pages on several occasions, and even discussed on hour-long shows on how Team India and RCB's former captain has been without a century in competitive cricket since late 2019. At first, it seemed as if it was just a matter of time before Kohli would rediscover his form. However, time is now surely passing away at a rapid pace for the 33-year-old superstar cricketer. Kohli's downfall coincided with Covid-19's advent. It led to a six-month-long break at the international level. Since then, Kohli has not been the old Kohli. At times, his aggression has gone missing, he has been completely undone by the bio-bubble restrictions and looked clueless playing in front of empty stands. A player of Kohli's caliber cherishes the crowd support. Their energy rubs on him, helping him remain at his usual chirpy best. All this is lagging in his game nowadays! Also, Team India's unbelievably hectic cricketing calendar hasn't helped Kohli's case. Despite some mini-breaks, he has almost been omnipresent for India and the RCB. The nearly-decade-long captaincy responsibilities (he became RCB's full-time skipper in 2013) also led to him being overburdened. Moreover, the BCCI captaincy row added salt to Kohli's wounds. The entire saga panned out in the open. Thus, it led to Kohli taking BCCI heads on, however, mentally he kept losing the battle with each passing day... The dismissals depict a sad story... Since April 2020, Kohli has fallen to spinners more often than not (51 out of his total 74 dismissals have been against the tweakers). In addition, he continues to remain lost regarding the fourth-fifth stump lines; chasing deliveries way out of his arc. At times, the gap between bat and pad has also widened alarmingly. Surely, he can't be far away from finding his peak once again. He is too good a player to miss out for too long. But, hasn't it already been a long wait? Has he become a victim of his greatness? Is he overcooked and desperately in need of a lengthy break? Ravi Shastri on Star Sports: Virat Kohli is overcooked. If anyone needs a break, it's him. Whether it's 2 months or a month-and-a-half, whether it's after England or before England. He needs a break because he has got 6-7 years of cricket left in him and you don't want to lose that with a fried brain. He is not the only one. There might be 1 or 2 in world cricket going through the same. You need to address the problem upfront. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Virat Kohli's batting woes continue, dismissed for second consecutive golden duck - WATCH The answers lie within Kohli's mind. He knows his body and how his mind functions better than anyone (Taking the liberty to share a message for his plethora of fans: don't make him your main protagonist in every discussion. Don't even discuss him. Focus less on him. Outside noise needs to die down for Kohli to rise again). Even the great Sachin Tendulkar had flaws. He, however, always found ways to tackle them. For now, Kohli is content with working on his strengths than weaknesses. Maybe he needs to slow down. Maybe, he needs to fight the bubble within before coming out of this crisis. The engine surely needs an overhaul. At present, the damage has been done. But, King Kohli isn't one to be kept out for very long. Somewhere down the line, his usual form is still waiting for him. He just needs to redo the coding to function as usual.

IPL 2022: What's fretting Virat Kohli, the player?

Delhi Capitals (DC) have received a huge boost ahead of their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Both Mitchell Marsh and Tim Seifert have rejoined the DC camp after recovering from COVID-19. The two players were forced into isolation after testing positive for the virus last week.

While Marsh had to be admitted to a hospital after testing positive for the virus, Seifert tested positive after the Australian all-rounder. The duo has now recovered and also completed their mandatory quarantine period to train with the rest of the squad once again.

Marsh and Seifert were spotted training with the DC squad ahead of their clash against KKR on Wednesday. "We are feeling Good. Great to have you back at the training, boys," DC wrote in a social media post while welcoming the duo.

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Despite a string of positive cases in their camp, Delhi Capitals had taken the field in their clash against Punjab Kings on April 20 before locking horns with Rajasthan Royals in their last game on April 22. DC head coach Ricky Ponting had to miss the clash against RR as he was placed in quarantine after one of his family members also tested positive.

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Delhi Capitals lost their game against Rajasthan Royals by 15 runs after the last-over drama at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. DC came close to chasing down 223 runs but fell short after a dramatic final over. They will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways when they go up against KKR on Thursday.

With just three wins in eight matches so far this season, Delhi Capitals are currently placed at the seventh spot on the points table.

Delhi Capitals (DC) have received a huge boost ahead of their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Both Mitchell Marsh and Tim Seifert have rejoined the DC camp after recovering from COVID-19.

Delhi Capitals (DC) have received a huge boost ahead of their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Both Mitchell Marsh and Tim Seifert have rejoined the DC camp after recovering from COVID-19. The two players were forced into isolation after testing positive for the virus last week. While Marsh had to be admitted to a hospital after testing positive for the virus, Seifert tested positive after the Australian all-rounder. The duo has now recovered and also completed their mandatory quarantine period to train with the rest of the squad once again. Marsh and Seifert were spotted training with the DC squad ahead of their clash against KKR on Wednesday. "We are feeling Good. Great to have you back at the training, boys," DC wrote in a social media post while welcoming the duo. We are feeling GOOD Great to have you back at the training, boys #YehHaiNayiDilli | #IPL2022#TATAIPL | #IPL | #DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/k9XLbx44qd — Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 27, 2022 × Also Read: CSK head coach Stephen Fleming explains why Rajvardhan Hangargekar is yet to feature in IPL 2022 Despite a string of positive cases in their camp, Delhi Capitals had taken the field in their clash against Punjab Kings on April 20 before locking horns with Rajasthan Royals in their last game on April 22. DC head coach Ricky Ponting had to miss the clash against RR as he was placed in quarantine after one of his family members also tested positive. Also Read: 'Broke 3-4 TV remotes, threw water bottles': Ponting recalls watching DC's dramatic clash against RR Delhi Capitals lost their game against Rajasthan Royals by 15 runs after the last-over drama at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. DC came close to chasing down 223 runs but fell short after a dramatic final over. They will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways when they go up against KKR on Thursday. With just three wins in eight matches so far this season, Delhi Capitals are currently placed at the seventh spot on the points table.

Huge boost for Delhi Capitals as Mitchell Marsh, Tim Seifert rejoin camp after recovering from COVID-19

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming recently opened up on the lack of chances for young all-rounder Rajvardhan Hangargekar in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. CSK had roped in the India U-19 star at the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year for a sum of Rs 1.5 crore (INR 15 million).

While he was expected to feature regularly for the franchise in the absence of premier pacer Deepak Chahar, who has already been ruled out of the season due to an injury, Hangargekar is yet to make his debut for CSK. The young all-rounder is known for his pace with the new ball and can also bat down the order.

Many have been left surprised over the non-inclusion of Hangargekar in CSK's playing XI in their first eight games this season. The youngster has been left to warm the bench despite CSK's poor run so far this season as the Ravindra Jadeja-led side has managed only two wins in eight games.

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CSK head coach Fleming explained why Hangargekar is yet to feature for CSK this season and revealed they don't want to rush the talented youngster as it can damage his confidence. Fleming stressed the franchise wants to be very careful in nurturing Hangargekar.

"You have to be very careful. I know he’s (Rajvardhan) performed at the Under-19 level but this is a step up. We’re very conscious of the skills that he needs to perform. We don’t wanna just throw him in and damage him. We want to make sure we realise the potential that he’s got," said Fleming.

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Shivam Dube is currently ahead of Hangarekar in the pecking order considering his experience and his hard-hitting abilities. Dube has been a regular in the CSK playing XI and has played a couple of brilliant knocks for the team but has been far from consistent.

In the absence of Chahar, CSK's bowling attack has struggled immensely while their batters too have failed to make an impact so far this season. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, skipper&nbsp;Jadeja and opener Robin Uthappa have all shone in patches and have been inconsistent otherwise.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming recently opened up on the lack of chances for young all-rounder Rajvardhan Hangargekar in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming recently opened up on the lack of chances for young all-rounder Rajvardhan Hangargekar in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. CSK had roped in the India U-19 star at the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year for a sum of Rs 1.5 crore (INR 15 million). While he was expected to feature regularly for the franchise in the absence of premier pacer Deepak Chahar, who has already been ruled out of the season due to an injury, Hangargekar is yet to make his debut for CSK. The young all-rounder is known for his pace with the new ball and can also bat down the order. Many have been left surprised over the non-inclusion of Hangargekar in CSK's playing XI in their first eight games this season. The youngster has been left to warm the bench despite CSK's poor run so far this season as the Ravindra Jadeja-led side has managed only two wins in eight games. Also Read: 8-0: Decoding Mumbai Indians' horrible run in IPL 2022 CSK head coach Fleming explained why Hangargekar is yet to feature for CSK this season and revealed they don't want to rush the talented youngster as it can damage his confidence. Fleming stressed the franchise wants to be very careful in nurturing Hangargekar. "You have to be very careful. I know he’s (Rajvardhan) performed at the Under-19 level but this is a step up. We’re very conscious of the skills that he needs to perform. We don’t wanna just throw him in and damage him. We want to make sure we realise the potential that he’s got," said Fleming. Also Read: 'Dhoni became captain out of nowhere': Yuvraj backs Rishabh Pant to become India's next Test skipper Shivam Dube is currently ahead of Hangarekar in the pecking order considering his experience and his hard-hitting abilities. Dube has been a regular in the CSK playing XI and has played a couple of brilliant knocks for the team but has been far from consistent. In the absence of Chahar, CSK's bowling attack has struggled immensely while their batters too have failed to make an impact so far this season. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, skipper Jadeja and opener Robin Uthappa have all shone in patches and have been inconsistent otherwise.

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming explains why Rajvardhan Hangargekar is yet to feature in IPL 2022

Some marquee and young players were retained by their respective franchises ahead of IPL 2022. Here's how some of them have fared so far in the ongoing season.

From Jos Buttler to Ravindra Jadeja: How retained players have fared in IPL 2022

IPL 2022's match 40 will see the one-time winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on the high-flying Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday evening (April 27). With the league stage in a very crunch phase, with all teams fighting it out to enter the playoffs (sans Mumbai Indians), both the in-form teams will be desperate to not lose momentum.

With this being another reverse fixture in the ongoing season, Hyderabad will have some momentum having beaten Gujarat with ease in their previous face-off (by eight wickets). In their only meeting so far, Kane Williamson-led SRH opted to bowl first at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on April 11. Despite a fifty from Hardik Pandya and Anubhav Manohar's chancy 21-ball 35, SRH managed to restrict GT for 162-7. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan's two wickets each led the show for the 2016 champions.

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In reply, SRH rode on Abhishek Sharma's 32-ball 42 and Kane Williamson's 57 not out to take Hyderabad to an easy eight-wicket win with 5 balls to spare. At present, both camps are coming into this encounter on the back of an impressive win in their last match. While Gujarat won a hard-fought match versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Hyderabad demolished Bengaluru by 9 wickets after dismissing them for a mere 68.

Match prediction for SRH vs GT clash:&nbsp;While Titans have played only one game at the Wankhede, in their tournament-opener versus Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Hyderabad will play their first game of the season at this venue. Dew might again be a factor but teams batting first have been able to defend totals in the last five encounters at the Wankhede. Tough to decide on a winner.&nbsp;SRH to complete a double over GT?

IPL 2022's match 40 will see the one-time winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on the high-flying Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday evening (April 27).

IPL 2022's match 40 will see the one-time winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on the high-flying Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday evening (April 27). With the league stage in a very crunch phase, with all teams fighting it out to enter the playoffs (sans Mumbai Indians), both the in-form teams will be desperate to not lose momentum. With this being another reverse fixture in the ongoing season, Hyderabad will have some momentum having beaten Gujarat with ease in their previous face-off (by eight wickets). In their only meeting so far, Kane Williamson-led SRH opted to bowl first at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on April 11. Despite a fifty from Hardik Pandya and Anubhav Manohar's chancy 21-ball 35, SRH managed to restrict GT for 162-7. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan's two wickets each led the show for the 2016 champions. ALSO READ | R Ashwin achieves elite feat in RR-RCB tie, becomes second off-spinner to attain 150 IPL scalps In reply, SRH rode on Abhishek Sharma's 32-ball 42 and Kane Williamson's 57 not out to take Hyderabad to an easy eight-wicket win with 5 balls to spare. At present, both camps are coming into this encounter on the back of an impressive win in their last match. While Gujarat won a hard-fought match versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Hyderabad demolished Bengaluru by 9 wickets after dismissing them for a mere 68. Match prediction for SRH vs GT clash: While Titans have played only one game at the Wankhede, in their tournament-opener versus Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Hyderabad will play their first game of the season at this venue. Dew might again be a factor but teams batting first have been able to defend totals in the last five encounters at the Wankhede. Tough to decide on a winner. SRH to complete a double over GT?

GT vs SRH, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match?

R Ashwin was on fire in Rajasthan Royals' (RR) face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 39 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Tuesday evening (April 26) at the MCA Stadium, Pune. While the wily spin-bowling all-rounder was promoted at No. 3 in RR's innings, where he scored a 9-ball 17, his real contribution via his primary job, i.e.&nbsp;with the ball in hand.

Ashwin returned with a match-winning spell, 4-0-17-3, as the Sanju Samson-led RR franchise defended their modest total, 144 for 8, by 29 runs after being asked to bat first. Courtesy of his spell, the 35-year-old off-spinner became the eighth bowler overall to enter the 150-wicket club in IPL. In addition, he joined Harbhajan Singh to become only the second off-spinner to take 150 scalps in the premier tournament.&nbsp;

Dwayne Bravo&nbsp;leads the list of most wickets in IPL (181). Lasith Malinga occupies the second slot (170) with Amit Mishra (166), Yuzvendra Chahal (157), Piyush Chawla (157), Ashwin (152), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (151) and Harbhajan Singh (150) following suit. Sunil Narine (149) and Jasprit Bumrah (135) complete the top ten.

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Thus, Ashwin is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in IPL among spinners and the off-spinner with most scalps to date. He surpassed Harbhajan's tally during&nbsp;RR's 29-run win over RCB.&nbsp;

Talking about the clash, RR rode on Riyan Parag's 56 and Samson's 27 to post 144/8. RCB bowlers Md Siraj, Josh Hazlewood and Wanindu Hasaranga returned with two scalps each. In reply, Faf du Plessis &amp; Co. were dismissed for 115 in 19.3 overs with Ashwin and Kuldeep Sen (4 for 20) shining for the Royals.

The one-time winners RR are now the table toppers with 12 points and a healthy NRR (+0.561).

R Ashwin was on fire in Rajasthan Royals' (RR) face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 39 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Tuesday evening (April 26) at the MCA Stadium, Pune.

R Ashwin was on fire in Rajasthan Royals' (RR) face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 39 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Tuesday evening (April 26) at the MCA Stadium, Pune. While the wily spin-bowling all-rounder was promoted at No. 3 in RR's innings, where he scored a 9-ball 17, his real contribution via his primary job, i.e. with the ball in hand. Ashwin returned with a match-winning spell, 4-0-17-3, as the Sanju Samson-led RR franchise defended their modest total, 144 for 8, by 29 runs after being asked to bat first. Courtesy of his spell, the 35-year-old off-spinner became the eighth bowler overall to enter the 150-wicket club in IPL. In addition, he joined Harbhajan Singh to become only the second off-spinner to take 150 scalps in the premier tournament. Dwayne Bravo leads the list of most wickets in IPL (181). Lasith Malinga occupies the second slot (170) with Amit Mishra (166), Yuzvendra Chahal (157), Piyush Chawla (157), Ashwin (152), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (151) and Harbhajan Singh (150) following suit. Sunil Narine (149) and Jasprit Bumrah (135) complete the top ten. ALSO READ | 'Pull out of IPL 2022' - Ravi Shastri's bold suggestion for Virat Kohli amid RCB star's batting concerns Thus, Ashwin is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in IPL among spinners and the off-spinner with most scalps to date. He surpassed Harbhajan's tally during RR's 29-run win over RCB. Talking about the clash, RR rode on Riyan Parag's 56 and Samson's 27 to post 144/8. RCB bowlers Md Siraj, Josh Hazlewood and Wanindu Hasaranga returned with two scalps each. In reply, Faf du Plessis & Co. were dismissed for 115 in 19.3 overs with Ashwin and Kuldeep Sen (4 for 20) shining for the Royals. The one-time winners RR are now the table toppers with 12 points and a healthy NRR (+0.561).

R Ashwin achieves elite feat in RR-RCB tie, becomes second off-spinner to attain 150 IPL scalps

Umran Malik has been one of the rising stars in IPL 2022. So far, the young Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer has bowled the third-most dot balls (81), is second in the list of most dot balls in an innings (19), has the best bowling figures of 4 for 28 (in SRH's face-off versus Punjab Kings) and also churned out as many as 10 wickets in seven outings; 11th-most in the overall list.

Apart from this, Umran's raw pace has stunned many, with him bowling the fastest delivery of the match on several occasions in the ongoing season. Thus, he has been receiving rave reviews from former and active cricketers. Being one of SRH's main performers in IPL 15, Umran also had&nbsp;a word with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli.&nbsp;

Recently, his father revealed what the two stalwarts of Indian cricket told Umran. In a chat with timesofindia.com, Umran's father Rashid revealed, "Umran discussed some of those things with me. MS Dhoni is a legend of the game. Virat Kohli is also a great cricketer. Umran met both of them. They have told Umran that he is the future of Indian cricket. When Umran called me to share this with me, he was extremely happy. He was elated after listening to those golden words from the two legends of the game."

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Umran's father Rashid is an elated parent after seeing the stupendous success of his ward. He himself admitted that he has become extremely popular, in his hometown, with people coming up to him to talk about Umran and praise him.&nbsp;

Rashid revealed that he was against Umran playing cricket. However, he now hopes that his son represents Team India.&nbsp;

"Everyone loves him (Umran) in the family. His sisters love him so much. When I was against him playing cricket, his sisters would support him," Rashid recalled.

"My only dream now is to see my son in an Indian team jersey. I want him to play in the World Cup some day. I am sure he will. He has reached this level and I am confident he will get there very soon. He will make the entire country proud," he added.

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Umran has played a key role in SRH's emphatic turnaround in IPL 2022. After losing their opening two games, Hyderabad have bounced back in style to win five matches on the trot and occupy the second spot&nbsp;in the points table.

Umran Malik has been one of the rising stars in IPL 2022. So far, the young Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer has bowled the third-most dot balls (81), is second in the list of most dot balls in an innings (19), has the best bowling figures of 4 for 28 (in SRH's face-off versus Punjab Kings) and also churned out as many as 10 wickets in seven outings; 11th-most in the overall list.

Umran Malik has been one of the rising stars in IPL 2022. So far, the young Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer has bowled the third-most dot balls (81), is second in the list of most dot balls in an innings (19), has the best bowling figures of 4 for 28 (in SRH's face-off versus Punjab Kings) and also churned out as many as 10 wickets in seven outings; 11th-most in the overall list. Apart from this, Umran's raw pace has stunned many, with him bowling the fastest delivery of the match on several occasions in the ongoing season. Thus, he has been receiving rave reviews from former and active cricketers. Being one of SRH's main performers in IPL 15, Umran also had a word with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Recently, his father revealed what the two stalwarts of Indian cricket told Umran. In a chat with timesofindia.com, Umran's father Rashid revealed, "Umran discussed some of those things with me. MS Dhoni is a legend of the game. Virat Kohli is also a great cricketer. Umran met both of them. They have told Umran that he is the future of Indian cricket. When Umran called me to share this with me, he was extremely happy. He was elated after listening to those golden words from the two legends of the game." ALSO READ | From RCB's embarrassing 49 to KKR's shambolic 68: Five lowest totals in IPL Umran's father Rashid is an elated parent after seeing the stupendous success of his ward. He himself admitted that he has become extremely popular, in his hometown, with people coming up to him to talk about Umran and praise him. Rashid revealed that he was against Umran playing cricket. However, he now hopes that his son represents Team India. "Everyone loves him (Umran) in the family. His sisters love him so much. When I was against him playing cricket, his sisters would support him," Rashid recalled. "My only dream now is to see my son in an Indian team jersey. I want him to play in the World Cup some day. I am sure he will. He has reached this level and I am confident he will get there very soon. He will make the entire country proud," he added. ALSO READ | Sunil Gavaskar hails SRH's Umran Malik for speed and accuracy, says 'he's going to play for India' Umran has played a key role in SRH's emphatic turnaround in IPL 2022. After losing their opening two games, Hyderabad have bounced back in style to win five matches on the trot and occupy the second spot in the points table.

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni told Umran Malik he is the future of Indian cricket, reveals SRH speedster's father

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh recently picked his all-time Indian Premier League (IPL) playing XI consisting of some of the biggest names to have played the game. Harbhajan, who himself is one of the best spinners in the history of the league, named the legendary MS Dhoni as the captain of his star-studded XI.

Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in IPL history having led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to four titles and a staggering nine finals since the inception of the tournament in 2008. The 40-year-old stepped down from captaincy at CSK ahead of the start of the ongoing IPL 2022 and is currently playing as a wicket-keeper batter for the four-time champions.

Dhoni had handed over the baton to star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after signing off as one of the greatest leaders of all time in the IPL. Apart from Dhoni, Harbhajan also picked Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - the two Indian batting giants in his all-time IPL XI. Both Kohli and Rohit are among the top five run-getters in the league.

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Harbhajan named Rohit as his second opener along with the legendary Chris Gayle, who is also one of the greats of the IPL and has an incredible record in the league. Gayle, who is not part of the ongoing IPL 2022, has amassed 4965 runs in 142 IPL matches at an average of close to 40 and a strike rate of over 148.

In the middle order, Harbhajan picked another IPL great in AB de Villiers along with former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson and Dhoni. He also picked his former CSK teammate Jadeja at the no.7 spot. Jadeja has been one of the best all-rounders in the league since its inception and is currently leading CSK.

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Harbhajan also picked Kieron Pollard in the finisher's role while naming Jasprit Bumrah and the legendary Lasith Malinga as the two pure fast bowlers in his team. Malinga was the leading wicket-taker of all time in IPL before his record was surpassed by Dwayne Bravo this season. Sunil Narine is the lone spinner in Harbhajan's all time IPL&nbsp;XI.

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh recently picked his all-time Indian Premier League (IPL) playing XI consisting of some of the biggest names to have played the game.

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh recently picked his all-time Indian Premier League (IPL) playing XI consisting of some of the biggest names to have played the game. Harbhajan, who himself is one of the best spinners in the history of the league, named the legendary MS Dhoni as the captain of his star-studded XI. Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in IPL history having led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to four titles and a staggering nine finals since the inception of the tournament in 2008. The 40-year-old stepped down from captaincy at CSK ahead of the start of the ongoing IPL 2022 and is currently playing as a wicket-keeper batter for the four-time champions. Dhoni had handed over the baton to star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after signing off as one of the greatest leaders of all time in the IPL. Apart from Dhoni, Harbhajan also picked Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - the two Indian batting giants in his all-time IPL XI. Both Kohli and Rohit are among the top five run-getters in the league. Also Read: 8-0: Decoding Mumbai Indians' horrible run in IPL 2022 Harbhajan named Rohit as his second opener along with the legendary Chris Gayle, who is also one of the greats of the IPL and has an incredible record in the league. Gayle, who is not part of the ongoing IPL 2022, has amassed 4965 runs in 142 IPL matches at an average of close to 40 and a strike rate of over 148. In the middle order, Harbhajan picked another IPL great in AB de Villiers along with former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson and Dhoni. He also picked his former CSK teammate Jadeja at the no.7 spot. Jadeja has been one of the best all-rounders in the league since its inception and is currently leading CSK. Also Read: Shikhar Dhawan breaks Rohit Sharma's record, achieves elusive milestone against CSK in IPL Harbhajan also picked Kieron Pollard in the finisher's role while naming Jasprit Bumrah and the legendary Lasith Malinga as the two pure fast bowlers in his team. Malinga was the leading wicket-taker of all time in IPL before his record was surpassed by Dwayne Bravo this season. Sunil Narine is the lone spinner in Harbhajan's all time IPL XI.

MS Dhoni named captain of Harbhajan Singh's all-time IPL XI; Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma feature

8-0: Decoding Mumbai Indians' horrible run in IPL 2022

Mumbai Indians (MI) are yet to get off the mark in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they continue to endure a forgetful campaign this year. Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. have lost their first eight matches in a row in what has been a disastrous start for the five-time champions.

Mumbai Indians slipped to their eighth successive defeat in their last game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MI failed to chase down the target of 169 runs as they were restricted to 132/8 in 20 overs by the LSG bowlers, who produced an excellent combined effort.

Krunal Pandya was the pick of the bowlers for LSG as he picked up a three-wicket haul in the game, including the prized scalp of Kieron Pollard. Krunal stole the show with his performance but his unique send-off for Pollard became one of the talking points of the game.

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After dismissing him, Krunal jumped on Pollard's back and gave his former Mumbai Indians teammate a kiss on his head. The duo, who share a great bond off the pitch, often enjoy on-field banter with each other. Pollard recently took to Instagram to react to Krunal's unique send-off.

"@krunalpandya_official welcome to the collection of wkts… you know how serious I am with my bowling. In the end it was 1-1. #myboy . #greatfriendship #camaraderie . All good fun," wrote the Mumbai Indians star in an Instagram post.

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Krunal was criticised by a few for his send-off to Pollard as his reaction was deemed overboard. However, Pollard has now cleared the air and made it clear that he took the gesture in a lighter way. Both Pollard and Krunal were part of the MI dressing room for six seasons before the Indian all-rounder moved to LSG this year.

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Mumbai Indians (MI) are yet to get off the mark in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they continue to endure a forgetful campaign this year. Rohit Sharma & Co. have lost their first eight matches in a row in what has been a disastrous start for the five-time champions. Mumbai Indians slipped to their eighth successive defeat in their last game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MI failed to chase down the target of 169 runs as they were restricted to 132/8 in 20 overs by the LSG bowlers, who produced an excellent combined effort. Krunal Pandya was the pick of the bowlers for LSG as he picked up a three-wicket haul in the game, including the prized scalp of Kieron Pollard. Krunal stole the show with his performance but his unique send-off for Pollard became one of the talking points of the game. Also Read: 'Mate, no way they are hitting this': When Harshal Patel left Maxwell, Kohli & AB impressed with his bowling After dismissing him, Krunal jumped on Pollard's back and gave his former Mumbai Indians teammate a kiss on his head. The duo, who share a great bond off the pitch, often enjoy on-field banter with each other. Pollard recently took to Instagram to react to Krunal's unique send-off. "@krunalpandya_official welcome to the collection of wkts… you know how serious I am with my bowling. In the end it was 1-1. #myboy . #greatfriendship #camaraderie . All good fun," wrote the Mumbai Indians star in an Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kieron Pollard (@kieron.pollard55) × Also Read: CSK head coach Stephen Fleming provides update on Moeen Ali's return after defeat against PBKS Krunal was criticised by a few for his send-off to Pollard as his reaction was deemed overboard. However, Pollard has now cleared the air and made it clear that he took the gesture in a lighter way. Both Pollard and Krunal were part of the MI dressing room for six seasons before the Indian all-rounder moved to LSG this year. While Mumbai Indians are yet to win their first match in IPL 2022, debutants Lucknow Super Giants have enjoyed an eventful campaign with five wins in eight matches so far this season.

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Harshal Patel has become one of the vital cogs in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowling attack ever since his record-breaking campaign for the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year. Harshal had taken IPL 2021 by a storm with his impressive performances as he went on to bag the Purple Cap for finishing as the highest wicket-taker of the season.

Harshal picked up 32 wickets in 15 matches to equal Dwayne Bravo's record of most wickets in a single IPL season. He was exceptional in the death overs and used his variations extremely well to trouble the best of batters. Harshal used his ability to take the pace off his deliveries and slower ones to deceive batters at crucial junctures during matches.

Harshal recently appeared on talk-show host Gaurav Kapoor's show 'Breakfast with Champions' where he recalled how he was praised by the likes of Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli for his brilliant slower ones. Harshal revealed how Maxwell told him 'mate, no way they are hitting this' after he faced some slower ones from the right-arm pacer in the nets.

"AB, Virat and Maxi have said that (it is impossible to catch his slower ball out of the hand). So I bowled a few slower balls to Maxi and he comes out of the nets and says, 'mate, no way they are hitting this.' When people like him, Virat or AB say that, you think, 'if they are not seeing it out of the hand, who else can?' Huge confidence booster," said Harshal on the show.

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Harshal, who was tarded from Delhi Capitals to RCB ahead of IPL 2021 last year, was bought by the franchise at his base price of Rs 20 lakh (INR 2 million). He was released by RCB&nbsp;ahead of the mega auction this year only to be bought back for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore (INR 107.5 million).

Harshal, who is one of the key members of the RCB squad at present, has been impressive once again with the ball this season. The pacer has picked up nine wickets in seven matches so far this season and has helped RCB in ensuring they are in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs under new skipper Faf du Plessis.

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RCB have five wins in eight matches so far this season and will be looking to bag their sixth win when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Tuesday.

Harshal Patel has become one of the vital cogs in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowling attack ever since his record-breaking campaign for the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year.

Harshal Patel has become one of the vital cogs in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowling attack ever since his record-breaking campaign for the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year. Harshal had taken IPL 2021 by a storm with his impressive performances as he went on to bag the Purple Cap for finishing as the highest wicket-taker of the season. Harshal picked up 32 wickets in 15 matches to equal Dwayne Bravo's record of most wickets in a single IPL season. He was exceptional in the death overs and used his variations extremely well to trouble the best of batters. Harshal used his ability to take the pace off his deliveries and slower ones to deceive batters at crucial junctures during matches. Harshal recently appeared on talk-show host Gaurav Kapoor's show 'Breakfast with Champions' where he recalled how he was praised by the likes of Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli for his brilliant slower ones. Harshal revealed how Maxwell told him 'mate, no way they are hitting this' after he faced some slower ones from the right-arm pacer in the nets. "AB, Virat and Maxi have said that (it is impossible to catch his slower ball out of the hand). So I bowled a few slower balls to Maxi and he comes out of the nets and says, 'mate, no way they are hitting this.' When people like him, Virat or AB say that, you think, 'if they are not seeing it out of the hand, who else can?' Huge confidence booster," said Harshal on the show. Also Read: CSK head coach Stephen Fleming provides update on Moeen Ali's return after defeat against PBKS Harshal, who was tarded from Delhi Capitals to RCB ahead of IPL 2021 last year, was bought by the franchise at his base price of Rs 20 lakh (INR 2 million). He was released by RCB ahead of the mega auction this year only to be bought back for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore (INR 107.5 million). Harshal, who is one of the key members of the RCB squad at present, has been impressive once again with the ball this season. The pacer has picked up nine wickets in seven matches so far this season and has helped RCB in ensuring they are in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs under new skipper Faf du Plessis. Also Read: Shikhar Dhawan breaks Rohit Sharma's record, achieves elusive milestone against CSK in IPL RCB have five wins in eight matches so far this season and will be looking to bag their sixth win when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Tuesday.

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Former England captain-turned-commentator Kevin Pietersen is in awe of the Wankhede crowd's reaction when MS Dhoni came out to bat in Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) tough 188-run chase versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 38 of IPL 2022 edition, held on Monday evening (April 25).

After the fall of Ambati Rayudu, who played a stupendous 39-ball 78, the Wankhede crowd gave him a resounding cheer before shifting focus on Dhoni, the former CSK skipper. Dhoni came out in the middle on the back of a match-winning 13-ball 28 not out in Chennai's win over Mumbai in their last encounter. With the equation reading 35 off 13 balls, the CSK loyalists -- who were in majority at the Wankhede -- still pinned their hopes on the 40-year-old.

Dhoni started the final over, with CSK in need of an improbable 27, with a huge six to light up the atmosphere. However, he fell on the third delivery for an 8-ball 12. Despite his dismissal and CSK's defeat, the crowd was still buzzing, which left Pietersen stunned. The former cricketer feels such a rousing crowd response is one of the reasons why IPL deserves to be held in India. He also opined that it is the reason for&nbsp;the league, CSK, and Dhoni's ever-increasing followers worldwide.

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"It was unbelievable. It was incredible. That's exactly why the IPL deserves to be played in the country. The energy and excitement of that man coming to the wicket is none other than like anywhere else," Pietersen told Star Sports. 
 
"It's not a full capacity here as the bottom tier is placarded because of the restrictions. However, that did not matter at all. It was difficult calling the game, it was so noisy inside the commentary box. The support for him, the CSK and the IPL is incredible. It's still noisy. The game's finished, they lost and it's still noisy. Incredible!," opined Pietersen.

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Talking about the PBKS-CSK face-off, the Mayank Agarwal-led side completed a double over seventh-ranked Chennai with a hard-fought 11-run win. Being asked to bat first, they rode on Shikhar Dhawan's 88 to post 187-4 before Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada and Rishi Dhawan starred with the ball to restrict CSK for 176-6.

Former England captain-turned-commentator Kevin Pietersen is in awe of the Wankhede crowd's reaction when MS Dhoni came out to bat in Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) tough 188-run chase versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 38 of IPL 2022 edition, held on Monday evening (April 25).

Former England captain-turned-commentator Kevin Pietersen is in awe of the Wankhede crowd's reaction when MS Dhoni came out to bat in Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) tough 188-run chase versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 38 of IPL 2022 edition, held on Monday evening (April 25). After the fall of Ambati Rayudu, who played a stupendous 39-ball 78, the Wankhede crowd gave him a resounding cheer before shifting focus on Dhoni, the former CSK skipper. Dhoni came out in the middle on the back of a match-winning 13-ball 28 not out in Chennai's win over Mumbai in their last encounter. With the equation reading 35 off 13 balls, the CSK loyalists -- who were in majority at the Wankhede -- still pinned their hopes on the 40-year-old. Dhoni started the final over, with CSK in need of an improbable 27, with a huge six to light up the atmosphere. However, he fell on the third delivery for an 8-ball 12. Despite his dismissal and CSK's defeat, the crowd was still buzzing, which left Pietersen stunned. The former cricketer feels such a rousing crowd response is one of the reasons why IPL deserves to be held in India. He also opined that it is the reason for the league, CSK, and Dhoni's ever-increasing followers worldwide. ALSO READ | Shikhar Dhawan breaks Rohit Sharma's record, achieves elusive milestone against CSK in IPL "It was unbelievable. It was incredible. That's exactly why the IPL deserves to be played in the country. The energy and excitement of that man coming to the wicket is none other than like anywhere else," Pietersen told Star Sports. "It's not a full capacity here as the bottom tier is placarded because of the restrictions. However, that did not matter at all. It was difficult calling the game, it was so noisy inside the commentary box. The support for him, the CSK and the IPL is incredible. It's still noisy. The game's finished, they lost and it's still noisy. Incredible!," opined Pietersen. ALSO READ | You're bowling at him, there's not one red shirt in crowd: Rabada praises Rishi after PBKS beat CSK Talking about the PBKS-CSK face-off, the Mayank Agarwal-led side completed a double over seventh-ranked Chennai with a hard-fought 11-run win. Being asked to bat first, they rode on Shikhar Dhawan's 88 to post 187-4 before Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada and Rishi Dhawan starred with the ball to restrict CSK for 176-6.

Unbelievable: Pietersen reacts to Wankhede crowd's cheering for MS Dhoni during CSK run-chase vs PBKS

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways when they take on in-form Rajasthan Royals at the MCA Stadium in Pune in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday. RCB were mauled by nine wickets in their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad as they succumbed to the lowest total by any team in IPL 2022.

RCB were bundled out for a paltry 68 runs as their batting line-up suffered a terrible collapse. Faf du Plessis &amp; Co. will be hoping to keep aside the batting woes from their last game and put on an improved show against Sanju Samson-led RR. RCB's top-order has been far from consistent this season as barring skipper Du Plessis none of the other two batters - Virat Kohli and Anuj Rawat have managed to make an impact.

While Kohli has bagged a string of low-key scores in his last few outings, Rawat has failed to impress despite being backed consistently by the franchise. RCB's middle-order has saved the side on a number of occasions already this year with the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed in top-notch form.

However, they were left exposed by SRH in their last game and the Rajasthan Royals will be looking to do the same at the MCA Stadium on Tuesday. Rajasthan Royals are heading into the clash on the back of a 15-run win against Delhi Capitals where their batters once again fired all cylinders with Jos Buttler notching up his second ton of the season.

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Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has also continued his fine form with the ball while the likes of Trent Boult and Prasidh Krishna have been among the wickets. RR have five wins in seven matches so far this season and will be hoping to continue their winning momentum against RCB on Tuesday.

Here is all you need to know about the RCB&nbsp;vs RR clash in IPL 2022:

Head to head:

Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore have met each other 23 times in the Indian Premier League. RCB lead 13-10 when it comes to the head to head record between the two sides in the league.

Stats:

Jos Buttler is already nearing the 500-run mark in IPL 2022 and has so far notched up a stunning 491 runs in seven matches so far this season. He is 58 runs ahead of where Virat Kohli was after seven matches when he scored a record 973 runs in IPL 2016.

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Trivia:

RCB spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has a terrific record against RR captain Sanju Samson and has dismissed him four times in five innings. The spinner can be used against the RR skipper on Tuesday.

Predicted playing XIs:

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c&amp;wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Karun Nair, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat/Mahipal Lomror, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Suyash Prabhudesai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj 
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways when they take on in-form Rajasthan Royals at the MCA Stadium in Pune in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways when they take on in-form Rajasthan Royals at the MCA Stadium in Pune in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday. RCB were mauled by nine wickets in their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad as they succumbed to the lowest total by any team in IPL 2022. RCB were bundled out for a paltry 68 runs as their batting line-up suffered a terrible collapse. Faf du Plessis & Co. will be hoping to keep aside the batting woes from their last game and put on an improved show against Sanju Samson-led RR. RCB's top-order has been far from consistent this season as barring skipper Du Plessis none of the other two batters - Virat Kohli and Anuj Rawat have managed to make an impact. While Kohli has bagged a string of low-key scores in his last few outings, Rawat has failed to impress despite being backed consistently by the franchise. RCB's middle-order has saved the side on a number of occasions already this year with the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed in top-notch form. However, they were left exposed by SRH in their last game and the Rajasthan Royals will be looking to do the same at the MCA Stadium on Tuesday. Rajasthan Royals are heading into the clash on the back of a 15-run win against Delhi Capitals where their batters once again fired all cylinders with Jos Buttler notching up his second ton of the season. Also Read: Shikhar Dhawan breaks Rohit Sharma's record, achieves elusive milestone against CSK in IPL Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has also continued his fine form with the ball while the likes of Trent Boult and Prasidh Krishna have been among the wickets. RR have five wins in seven matches so far this season and will be hoping to continue their winning momentum against RCB on Tuesday. Here is all you need to know about the RCB vs RR clash in IPL 2022: Head to head: Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore have met each other 23 times in the Indian Premier League. RCB lead 13-10 when it comes to the head to head record between the two sides in the league. Stats: Jos Buttler is already nearing the 500-run mark in IPL 2022 and has so far notched up a stunning 491 runs in seven matches so far this season. He is 58 runs ahead of where Virat Kohli was after seven matches when he scored a record 973 runs in IPL 2016. Also Read: RCB vs RR, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals match? Trivia: RCB spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has a terrific record against RR captain Sanju Samson and has dismissed him four times in five innings. The spinner can be used against the RR skipper on Tuesday. Predicted playing XIs: Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Karun Nair, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat/Mahipal Lomror, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Suyash Prabhudesai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2022: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and predicted XIs

Punjab Kings (PBKS) opener Shikhar Dhawan played a brilliant knock of 88 runs off 59 balls to help his side beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 11 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (April 26). On a tricky pitch, Dhawan continued his purple patch as the left-hander took the CSK bowlers to the cleaners after taking his time to settle down.

Dhawan enjoyed an eventful evening with the bat against CSK as he went on to achieve a plethora of milestones at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While he became only the second batter after Virat Kohli to complete 6,000 runs in the IPL, Dhawan also became the first batter to complete the milestone of 1,000 runs against CSK.

Dhawan is the only batter in the history of IPL to have achieved the elusive feat of amassing over 1,000 runs against four-time champions CSK. He is only the third batter in the history of the league to complete 1,000 runs against a single team. He also broke Rohit Sharma's record of most runs against a single opponent in IPL history.

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Most runs against an opponent in IPL:

S Dhawan 1029 vs Chennai Super Kings 
R Sharma 1018 vs Kolkata Knight Riders 
D Warner 1005 vs Punjab Kings

Dhawan has also become the second-highest run-getter of all time in IPL history. The prolific left-hander, who has been scoring runs consistently in the IPL over the years, now has 6086 runs in 200 matches at an average of and a strike rate close to 127.

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On Monday, Dhawan's 88 along with Bhanuka Rajapaksa's 42 off 32 balls helped Punjab Kings post a strong total of 187 runs on the board against CSK at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The PBKS bowlers went on to successfully defend the target to secure a close 11-run win and bag their fourth win in the tournament.

While Punjab Kings moved to the sixth spot on the points table with their fourth win in eight games, CSK remain at the ninth spot with just four points from eight matches this season.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) opener Shikhar Dhawan played a brilliant knock of 88 runs off 59 balls to help his side beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 11 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (April 26).

Punjab Kings (PBKS) opener Shikhar Dhawan played a brilliant knock of 88 runs off 59 balls to help his side beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 11 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (April 26). On a tricky pitch, Dhawan continued his purple patch as the left-hander took the CSK bowlers to the cleaners after taking his time to settle down. Dhawan enjoyed an eventful evening with the bat against CSK as he went on to achieve a plethora of milestones at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While he became only the second batter after Virat Kohli to complete 6,000 runs in the IPL, Dhawan also became the first batter to complete the milestone of 1,000 runs against CSK. Dhawan is the only batter in the history of IPL to have achieved the elusive feat of amassing over 1,000 runs against four-time champions CSK. He is only the third batter in the history of the league to complete 1,000 runs against a single team. He also broke Rohit Sharma's record of most runs against a single opponent in IPL history. Also Read: 'They lied to me': RCB pacer Harshal Patel recalls how IPL franchises betrayed him in 2018 player auction Most runs against an opponent in IPL: S Dhawan 1029 vs Chennai Super Kings R Sharma 1018 vs Kolkata Knight Riders D Warner 1005 vs Punjab Kings Dhawan has also become the second-highest run-getter of all time in IPL history. The prolific left-hander, who has been scoring runs consistently in the IPL over the years, now has 6086 runs in 200 matches at an average of and a strike rate close to 127. Also Read: Dhawan becomes second batter after Virat Kohli to achieve incredible milestone of 6,000 runs in IPL On Monday, Dhawan's 88 along with Bhanuka Rajapaksa's 42 off 32 balls helped Punjab Kings post a strong total of 187 runs on the board against CSK at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The PBKS bowlers went on to successfully defend the target to secure a close 11-run win and bag their fourth win in the tournament. While Punjab Kings moved to the sixth spot on the points table with their fourth win in eight games, CSK remain at the ninth spot with just four points from eight matches this season.

Shikhar Dhawan breaks Rohit Sharma's record, achieves elusive milestone against CSK in IPL

The cricketing action will continue in IPL 2022 as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 39 of the ongoing season. The match is set to be held at the Maharashtra Cricket Stadium, Pune. The venue will return as host in IPL 15 after a long gap ever since the Covid cases rose up in the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp (shifting two games from Pune to Mumbai).

This will be the third reverse fixture of the season as RCB and RR have already squared off with each other earlier in IPL 15. Back then, the match went down to the wire before Dinesh Karthik-Shahbad Ahmed's finishing knocks propelled RCB to an emphatic four-wicket win in pursuit of a competitive 170. The game was held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

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Talking about their current form, RCB are coming into this fixture on the back of a disastrous outing versus Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), where they were bundled out for 68. Thus, they will like to start afresh and come hard against RR, against whom they have been unbeaten in the last five face-offs. RCB still have a solid chance of qualifying for the playoffs, with five wins from eight games. However, they cannot afford to lose grip in the crunch phase of the league stage. They occupy the fifth spot at present.

Meanwhile, Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan are in the third position with five victories from seven outings. While they have had a good run so far, they will like to find answers against Bengaluru to stop the three-time runners-up's&nbsp;dominance over them.&nbsp;

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Match prediction for RCB vs RR clash:&nbsp;With the venue returning back as hosts after a long gap, both teams might prefer chasing (teams batting second have a 50% win record). Expect another riveting contest with runs on offer. RCB to bounce back and maintain its dominance over RR?

The cricketing action will continue in IPL 2022 as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 39 of the ongoing season.

The cricketing action will continue in IPL 2022 as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 39 of the ongoing season. The match is set to be held at the Maharashtra Cricket Stadium, Pune. The venue will return as host in IPL 15 after a long gap ever since the Covid cases rose up in the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp (shifting two games from Pune to Mumbai). This will be the third reverse fixture of the season as RCB and RR have already squared off with each other earlier in IPL 15. Back then, the match went down to the wire before Dinesh Karthik-Shahbad Ahmed's finishing knocks propelled RCB to an emphatic four-wicket win in pursuit of a competitive 170. The game was held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. ALSO READ | 'They lied to me': RCB pacer Harshal Patel recalls how IPL franchises betrayed him in 2018 player auction Talking about their current form, RCB are coming into this fixture on the back of a disastrous outing versus Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), where they were bundled out for 68. Thus, they will like to start afresh and come hard against RR, against whom they have been unbeaten in the last five face-offs. RCB still have a solid chance of qualifying for the playoffs, with five wins from eight games. However, they cannot afford to lose grip in the crunch phase of the league stage. They occupy the fifth spot at present. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan are in the third position with five victories from seven outings. While they have had a good run so far, they will like to find answers against Bengaluru to stop the three-time runners-up's dominance over them. ALSO READ | From RCB's embarrassing 49 to KKR's woeful 68: Five lowest totals in IPL Match prediction for RCB vs RR clash: With the venue returning back as hosts after a long gap, both teams might prefer chasing (teams batting second have a 50% win record). Expect another riveting contest with runs on offer. RCB to bounce back and maintain its dominance over RR?

RCB vs RR, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals match?

Harshal Patel has witnessed a remarkable rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the last couple of years. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fast bowler enjoyed a brilliant campaign in IPL 2021 last year where he was the highest wicket-taker of the season and won the Purple Cap with 32 wickets from 15 matches.

Harshal was traded to RCB from Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2021 last year and went on to prove his mettle with the ball. Under Virat Kohli's captaincy, Harshal shone throughout the tournament in IPL 2021 and emerged as one of the best death bowlers. His stellar run also helped RCB make it to the playoffs, however, they failed to lift their maiden IPL title.

Harshal recently opened up on his journey in the IPL and revealed he had to face a lot of hurdles to be standing where he is today. The RCB pacer claimed he was betrayed by several IPL teams during the 2018 player auction. The fast bowler revealed he was promised by officials of several teams that they will be bidding for him at the auction but that was not the case.

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Delhi Capitals were the only team that bid for the pacer from Haryana and he was sold to the franchise at his base price of Rs 20 lakh (INR 2 million). Harshal said he felt betrayed after the auction as he was lied to by the franchises, who showed no interest in buying him at the auction.

&nbsp;"The ironic thing was that there were 3-4 people from different franchises who said we'd gonna bid for you but kisi ne nahi kiya (no one did). At that time, it felt like a betrayal, yeh toh jhooth bole hain, dhokha hua hai mere saath (they lied to me, I felt cheated)," Harshal told talk-show host Gaurav Kapoor on his show Breakfast with Champions.

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After his stunning season for RCB last year, he was released by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year and was bought back for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore (INR 107.5 million). Harshal has been one of the vital cogs in the RCB bowling attack this season and has continued his good show with the ball.

The right-arm pacer has so far picked up nine wickets in seven matches for RCB. The Faf du Plessis-led side has made a brilliant start to the season and are currently placed fifth on the points table with ten points from eight matches in the tournament so far.

Harshal Patel has witnessed a remarkable rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the last couple of years. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fast bowler enjoyed a brilliant campaign in IPL 2021 last year where he was the highest wicket-taker of the season and won the Purple Cap with 32 wickets from 15 matches.

Harshal Patel has witnessed a remarkable rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the last couple of years. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fast bowler enjoyed a brilliant campaign in IPL 2021 last year where he was the highest wicket-taker of the season and won the Purple Cap with 32 wickets from 15 matches. Harshal was traded to RCB from Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2021 last year and went on to prove his mettle with the ball. Under Virat Kohli's captaincy, Harshal shone throughout the tournament in IPL 2021 and emerged as one of the best death bowlers. His stellar run also helped RCB make it to the playoffs, however, they failed to lift their maiden IPL title. Harshal recently opened up on his journey in the IPL and revealed he had to face a lot of hurdles to be standing where he is today. The RCB pacer claimed he was betrayed by several IPL teams during the 2018 player auction. The fast bowler revealed he was promised by officials of several teams that they will be bidding for him at the auction but that was not the case. Also Read: You're bowling at Dhoni, there's not one red shirt in crowd: Rabada praises Rishi after PBKS beat CSK Delhi Capitals were the only team that bid for the pacer from Haryana and he was sold to the franchise at his base price of Rs 20 lakh (INR 2 million). Harshal said he felt betrayed after the auction as he was lied to by the franchises, who showed no interest in buying him at the auction. "The ironic thing was that there were 3-4 people from different franchises who said we'd gonna bid for you but kisi ne nahi kiya (no one did). At that time, it felt like a betrayal, yeh toh jhooth bole hain, dhokha hua hai mere saath (they lied to me, I felt cheated)," Harshal told talk-show host Gaurav Kapoor on his show Breakfast with Champions. Also Read: Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni told Umran Malik he is the future of Indian cricket, reveals SRH speedster's father After his stunning season for RCB last year, he was released by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year and was bought back for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore (INR 107.5 million). Harshal has been one of the vital cogs in the RCB bowling attack this season and has continued his good show with the ball. The right-arm pacer has so far picked up nine wickets in seven matches for RCB. The Faf du Plessis-led side has made a brilliant start to the season and are currently placed fifth on the points table with ten points from eight matches in the tournament so far.

'They lied to me': RCB pacer Harshal Patel recalls how IPL franchises betrayed him in 2018 player auction

From RCB's embarrassing 49 to KKR's woeful 68: Five lowest totals in IPL

Krunal Pandya claimed 3/19 after skipper KL Rahul struck an unbeaten 103 as Lucknow Super Giants handed Mumbai Indians a second successive defeat this season, winning by 36 runs in Match 37 of IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday. 
 
Krunal picked up the wickets of dangerous Rohit Sharma (39), Mumbai Indians` top scorer, Kieron Pollard (19) and Daniel Sams (3) to lead a clinical bowling performance by Lucknow Super Giants as they registered their fifth win of the season and moved to fourth in the points table with 10 points. 
 
Gujarat Titans lead with 12 points followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore -- in that order -- all with 10 points.

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Mumbai Indians` woeful season continued as they slumped to their eighth defeat of the season and remain winless, plumbing the bottom of the table. 
 
After restricting LSG to 168/6 despite Rahul`s unbeaten century, Mumbai Indians were in a good position to go for their first win of the season. Things started well but they lost their way in the middle overs and succumbed to another defeat. 
 
Mumbai Indians had a good start, reaching 43/0 in the power-play, While Ishan Kishan, Mumbai Indian`s costliest buy in the mega auction before IPL 2022, scratched around for a 20-ball eight, skipper Rohit Sharma looked in good form as he made for him partner`s lack of runs. 
 
Rohit started with a four of the last ball of the first over, cutting a short and wide one by Mohsin Khan over backward point for a one-bounce four. He smashed Jason Holder and D Chameera for boundaries in successive overs and then struck Holder for a six and a four off successive deliveries in the sixth over.

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But just when it looked like he and Suryakumar Yadav would take Mumbai to safety, Rohit got out, caught by substitute K Gowtham at short third man as the Mumbai Indians skipper attempts to slog over a length ball by Krunal on off-stump and top-edges it. 
 
Suryakumar Yadav, promoted in the batting order for this match, did not last long as he is out for 7, Mumbai Indians slumping to 67/4. 
 
Young Tilak Varma and the seasoned Kieron Pollard kept the fight alive by raising 57 runs for the fifth wicket, Varma hitting some pleasing shots as he took the battle to the LSG bowlers. 
 
But he got out at the most inappropriate time for Mumbai Indians, caught by Ravi Bishnoi of Jason Holder for 38 (31 balls, 2x4, 2x6) as Mumbai slumped to 124/5. Pollard too was out soon, trying to force the pace, caught by Dipak Hoods off Krunal Pandya and Mumbai Indians` hopes ended as they went on to lose by 36 runs.

Krunal Pandya claimed 3/19 after skipper KL Rahul struck an unbeaten 103 as Lucknow Super Giants handed Mumbai Indians a second successive defeat this season, winning by 36 runs in Match 37 of IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.

Krunal Pandya claimed 3/19 after skipper KL Rahul struck an unbeaten 103 as Lucknow Super Giants handed Mumbai Indians a second successive defeat this season, winning by 36 runs in Match 37 of IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday. Krunal picked up the wickets of dangerous Rohit Sharma (39), Mumbai Indians` top scorer, Kieron Pollard (19) and Daniel Sams (3) to lead a clinical bowling performance by Lucknow Super Giants as they registered their fifth win of the season and moved to fourth in the points table with 10 points. Gujarat Titans lead with 12 points followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore -- in that order -- all with 10 points. Also read | KL Rahul equals Rohit Sharma's T20 record with sensational century against MI Mumbai Indians` woeful season continued as they slumped to their eighth defeat of the season and remain winless, plumbing the bottom of the table. After restricting LSG to 168/6 despite Rahul`s unbeaten century, Mumbai Indians were in a good position to go for their first win of the season. Things started well but they lost their way in the middle overs and succumbed to another defeat. Mumbai Indians had a good start, reaching 43/0 in the power-play, While Ishan Kishan, Mumbai Indian`s costliest buy in the mega auction before IPL 2022, scratched around for a 20-ball eight, skipper Rohit Sharma looked in good form as he made for him partner`s lack of runs. Rohit started with a four of the last ball of the first over, cutting a short and wide one by Mohsin Khan over backward point for a one-bounce four. He smashed Jason Holder and D Chameera for boundaries in successive overs and then struck Holder for a six and a four off successive deliveries in the sixth over. Also read | Five records of Sachin Tendulkar that are nearly impossible to break But just when it looked like he and Suryakumar Yadav would take Mumbai to safety, Rohit got out, caught by substitute K Gowtham at short third man as the Mumbai Indians skipper attempts to slog over a length ball by Krunal on off-stump and top-edges it. Suryakumar Yadav, promoted in the batting order for this match, did not last long as he is out for 7, Mumbai Indians slumping to 67/4. Young Tilak Varma and the seasoned Kieron Pollard kept the fight alive by raising 57 runs for the fifth wicket, Varma hitting some pleasing shots as he took the battle to the LSG bowlers. But he got out at the most inappropriate time for Mumbai Indians, caught by Ravi Bishnoi of Jason Holder for 38 (31 balls, 2x4, 2x6) as Mumbai slumped to 124/5. Pollard too was out soon, trying to force the pace, caught by Dipak Hoods off Krunal Pandya and Mumbai Indians` hopes ended as they went on to lose by 36 runs.

IPL 2022: KL Rahul scores brilliant century as Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians

Lucknow Super Giants moved up to the fourth spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table after defeating Mumbai Indians by 36 runs on Sunday. With 10 points from eight matches, they have the same points as Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad who have played one game less.

KL Rahul was the top performer for LSG as he scored his second century of the tournament thanks to 12 fours and four sixes. Thanks to his century, he equaled the record of Rohit Sharma’s six T20 tons.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2022-kl-rahul-equals-rohit-sharmas-t20-record-with-sensational-century-against-mumbai-indians-473493">KL Rahul equals Rohit Sharma's T20 record with sensational century against MI</a>

Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma scored 39 and 38 respectively but they fell well short of the target with Krunal Pandya being the pick of the LSG bowlers with three wickets after conceding 19 runs.

Mumbai Indians continue to languish in the last spot in the points table with not a single win from the eight matches. This continues to be the worst start for any team in the IPL till date and it is slowly becoming the worst run of form for any side.

In the points table, Gujarat Titans are still leading the race with 12 points from 7 matches with RR and SRH in the second and third positions with 10 points each from seven matches.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore are fifth while Delhi Capitals are sixth in the points table followed by Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings (both on six points but KKR have a slightly better NRR).

Chennai Super Kings remain in the ninth position with four points and a net run rate of -0.534.

Lucknow Super Giants moved up to the fourth spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table after defeating Mumbai Indians by 36 runs on Sunday. With 10 points from eight matches, they have the same points as Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad who have played one game less.

Lucknow Super Giants moved up to the fourth spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table after defeating Mumbai Indians by 36 runs on Sunday. With 10 points from eight matches, they have the same points as Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad who have played one game less. KL Rahul was the top performer for LSG as he scored his second century of the tournament thanks to 12 fours and four sixes. Thanks to his century, he equaled the record of Rohit Sharma’s six T20 tons. Also read | KL Rahul equals Rohit Sharma's T20 record with sensational century against MI Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma scored 39 and 38 respectively but they fell well short of the target with Krunal Pandya being the pick of the LSG bowlers with three wickets after conceding 19 runs. Mumbai Indians continue to languish in the last spot in the points table with not a single win from the eight matches. This continues to be the worst start for any team in the IPL till date and it is slowly becoming the worst run of form for any side. In the points table, Gujarat Titans are still leading the race with 12 points from 7 matches with RR and SRH in the second and third positions with 10 points each from seven matches. Also read | Maxwell posts Barack Obama meme after no-ball controversy in DC vs RR clash Royal Challengers Bangalore are fifth while Delhi Capitals are sixth in the points table followed by Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings (both on six points but KKR have a slightly better NRR). Chennai Super Kings remain in the ninth position with four points and a net run rate of -0.534.

IPL 2022: Updated points table after Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 36 runs

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