Ravindra Jadeja added another milestone to his already illustrious career as he played his 150th game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as Chennai Super Kings take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.<o:p></o:p>

Jadeja became the third cricketer from Chennai Super Kings to achieve the feat in the competition after ex-skipper MS Dhoni (217 matches) and Suresh Raina who has 200 appearances to his name.

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Jadeja started his stint with CSK way back in 2012 and currently, he is the third highest wicket-taker for the side with 110 wickets and has also scored 1,523 runs for the four-time IPL champions.<o:p></o:p>

Jadeja took over the CSK captaincy at the start of IPL 2022 as MS Dhoni stepped down from the position after a long stint and it has been a rocky start to his life as the skipper for Jadeja.

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Chennai Super Kings are off to a bad start in this year’s tournament as they have lost all three of their matches till now. After a loss against Kolkata Knight Riders in the opener, CSK were outplayed completely in the next two matches against Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings.<o:p></o:p>

On Saturday, Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to field against CSK. Jadeja made one change to his side as Maheesh Theekshana was included in place of Dwaine Pretorious. Bowling has been a sore spot for Chennai Super Kings as the inexperienced fast bowling attack has struggled to reap rewards against the solid batting of their oppositions till now.<o:p></o:p>

Ravindra Jadeja added another milestone to his already illustrious career as he played his 150th game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as Chennai Super Kings take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.

Ravindra Jadeja added another milestone to his already illustrious career as he played his 150th game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as Chennai Super Kings take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday. Jadeja became the third cricketer from Chennai Super Kings to achieve the feat in the competition after ex-skipper MS Dhoni (217 matches) and Suresh Raina who has 200 appearances to his name. Also read | Glenn Maxwell to return? Royal Challengers Bangalore predicted XI against Mumbai Indians Jadeja started his stint with CSK way back in 2012 and currently, he is the third highest wicket-taker for the side with 110 wickets and has also scored 1,523 runs for the four-time IPL champions. Jadeja took over the CSK captaincy at the start of IPL 2022 as MS Dhoni stepped down from the position after a long stint and it has been a rocky start to his life as the skipper for Jadeja. Also read | 'Ban him for life, send him to rehab': Ravi Shastri on cricketer who 'bullied' Yuzvendra Chahal at MI in 2013 Chennai Super Kings are off to a bad start in this year’s tournament as they have lost all three of their matches till now. After a loss against Kolkata Knight Riders in the opener, CSK were outplayed completely in the next two matches against Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings. On Saturday, Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to field against CSK. Jadeja made one change to his side as Maheesh Theekshana was included in place of Dwaine Pretorious. Bowling has been a sore spot for Chennai Super Kings as the inexperienced fast bowling attack has struggled to reap rewards against the solid batting of their oppositions till now.

IPL 2022: Ravindra Jadeja makes 150th appearance, joins MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina in elite list

Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal recently made a shocking revelation about being bullied by a teammate during his stint with Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2013. Chahal had made his IPL debut for the Rohit Sharma-led side back in 2013. The leg-spinner revealed he faced a near-death experience during a team geat-together.

Recalling the horrific incident, Chahal revealed a Mumbai Indians teammate dangled him from the balcony on the 15th floor after "getting drunk". Chahal opened up about the incident during a freewheeling chat with his current Rajasthan Royals and India teammate R Ashwin in a video on his YouTube channel.

Reacting to Chahal's shocking revelations, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has demanded strict action against the offender. Shastri said there was 'no laughing matter at all' in what Chahal revealed and that such a person should be sent to rehab, and not allowed on a cricket field.

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"No laughing matter at all. I do not know who the person involved is, he was not in a conscious state of mind. If that is the case, then it is a big worry. Someone's life is at risk, some people might think it is funny but for me, it is not funny at all. It shows the person who is trying to do it is in a state which is not appropriate. When you are in such a state trying something like that, the chances of mistakes are even more. It is not acceptable at all," Shastri said on&nbsp;ESPNcricinfo.

"It is the first time I am hearing such a drastic thing like this. It is not funny at all. If such an incident happens today, a life ban for that person involved and send that person to a rehab centre as quickly as possible. Life ban, better not come near to a cricket field then he will realise how funny is it or not funny," he added.

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Not just Shastri but the likes of Virender Sehwag and Aakash Chopra have also been left shocked by Chahal's revelation and have urged the leg-spinner to name the offender. Chahal, who is one of the most successful bowlers in IPL history, is currently part of the Rajasthan Royals squad.

Chahal has played for Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Rajasthan Royals in the T20 league so far and has 146 wickets to his name in 117 matches. He has started the ongoing season on a brilliant note for the Royals and has seven wickets in three matches for his side so far this season.

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Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal recently made a shocking revelation about being bullied by a teammate during his stint with Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2013.

Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal recently made a shocking revelation about being bullied by a teammate during his stint with Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2013. Chahal had made his IPL debut for the Rohit Sharma-led side back in 2013. The leg-spinner revealed he faced a near-death experience during a team geat-together. Recalling the horrific incident, Chahal revealed a Mumbai Indians teammate dangled him from the balcony on the 15th floor after "getting drunk". Chahal opened up about the incident during a freewheeling chat with his current Rajasthan Royals and India teammate R Ashwin in a video on his YouTube channel. Reacting to Chahal's shocking revelations, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has demanded strict action against the offender. Shastri said there was 'no laughing matter at all' in what Chahal revealed and that such a person should be sent to rehab, and not allowed on a cricket field. Also Read: 'There is no Dhoni now': Ravi Shastri backs RCB star to return as a finisher in India's T20 WC 2022 squad "No laughing matter at all. I do not know who the person involved is, he was not in a conscious state of mind. If that is the case, then it is a big worry. Someone's life is at risk, some people might think it is funny but for me, it is not funny at all. It shows the person who is trying to do it is in a state which is not appropriate. When you are in such a state trying something like that, the chances of mistakes are even more. It is not acceptable at all," Shastri said on ESPNcricinfo. "It is the first time I am hearing such a drastic thing like this. It is not funny at all. If such an incident happens today, a life ban for that person involved and send that person to a rehab centre as quickly as possible. Life ban, better not come near to a cricket field then he will realise how funny is it or not funny," he added. Also Read: 'Drunk MI player dangled me off a 15th floor balcony': Yuzvendra Chahal shares shocking experience Not just Shastri but the likes of Virender Sehwag and Aakash Chopra have also been left shocked by Chahal's revelation and have urged the leg-spinner to name the offender. Chahal, who is one of the most successful bowlers in IPL history, is currently part of the Rajasthan Royals squad. Chahal has played for Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Rajasthan Royals in the T20 league so far and has 146 wickets to his name in 117 matches. He has started the ongoing season on a brilliant note for the Royals and has seven wickets in three matches for his side so far this season.

'Ban him for life, send him to rehab': Ravi Shastri on cricketer who 'bullied' Yuzvendra Chahal at MI in 2013

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be aiming to continue their winning run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on strugglers Mumbai Indians in Mumbai on Saturday.<o:p></o:p>

After the loss to Punjab Kings in the first game of the season, RCB have performed exceedingly well to beat two strong sides in Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. The bowling performance has been slightly inconsistent but the middle order was able to salvage the points for their side.

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The RCB middle order will be further strengthened against Mumbai Indians as Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will be available for selection after completing his national team commitments.<o:p></o:p>

Skipper Faf Du Plessis and youngster Anuj Rawat is expected to start the innings for RCB as usual with Virat Kohli providing an excellent support at the No. 3 slot for the RCB franchise.<o:p></o:p>

Dinesh Karthik has cemented his place as a finisher in the side and he will be part of a strong middle order for RCB along with the returning Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed and Wanindu Hasaranga.

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In the bowling department, a lot will be depending on the duo of Mohammed Siraj and Harshal Patel who are still trying to replicate their performances from last season. Akash Deep has been a worthy addition to the line up with David Willey adding an important all-round aspect to the attack.<o:p></o:p>

Royal Challengers Bangalore predicted XI: Faf du Plessis, Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, David Willey, Harshal Patel, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj<o:p></o:p>

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be aiming to continue their winning run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on strugglers Mumbai Indians in Mumbai on Saturday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be aiming to continue their winning run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on strugglers Mumbai Indians in Mumbai on Saturday. After the loss to Punjab Kings in the first game of the season, RCB have performed exceedingly well to beat two strong sides in Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. The bowling performance has been slightly inconsistent but the middle order was able to salvage the points for their side. Also read | 'There is no Dhoni': Shastri backs RCB star to return in India's squad The RCB middle order will be further strengthened against Mumbai Indians as Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will be available for selection after completing his national team commitments. Skipper Faf Du Plessis and youngster Anuj Rawat is expected to start the innings for RCB as usual with Virat Kohli providing an excellent support at the No. 3 slot for the RCB franchise. Dinesh Karthik has cemented his place as a finisher in the side and he will be part of a strong middle order for RCB along with the returning Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed and Wanindu Hasaranga. Also read | Dhawan joins historic club, 1st Indian with 1000-plus fours in T20s In the bowling department, a lot will be depending on the duo of Mohammed Siraj and Harshal Patel who are still trying to replicate their performances from last season. Akash Deep has been a worthy addition to the line up with David Willey adding an important all-round aspect to the attack. Royal Challengers Bangalore predicted XI: Faf du Plessis, Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, David Willey, Harshal Patel, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj

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Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant was fined INR 1.2 million after he failed to maintain the required over rate during their match against Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Thursday. This was Pant’s first offense and only the captain was penalised for not meeting the over rate requirements.<o:p></o:p>

The Indian Premier League (IPL) authorities issued a statement on their website regarding the incident which read - “The Delhi Capitals have been fined after they maintained a slow over-rate during their TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 match against Lucknow Super Giants at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai on April 7.

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“As it was the team’s first offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over rate offences, Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant was fined Rs 12 lakhs.”<o:p></o:p>

A second offense will result in an INR 2.4 million fine for the Delhi Capitals skipper while the other ten players in the team will also be fined INR 600,000 or 25 per cent of their match fees (depending on which amount is lesser).

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If Pant is found guilty of this offense for the third time, it may result in a ban for the wicketkeeper batsman along with a fine amounting to 30 per cent of his match fees. The other players may face a fine of around 50 per cent of the match fees or INR 1.2 million (depending on which amount is lesser).<o:p></o:p>

Delhi Capitals were beaten for the second time in three games as Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a last-over victory thanks to a brilliant knock by Quinton de Kock. Earlier, Parthvi Shaw got Delhi off to a flyer but two quick wickets by Ravi Bishnoi was able to contain them to 149/3 in 20 overs.<o:p></o:p>

Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant was fined INR 1.2 million after he failed to maintain the required over rate during their match against Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Thursday.

Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant was fined INR 1.2 million after he failed to maintain the required over rate during their match against Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Thursday. This was Pant’s first offense and only the captain was penalised for not meeting the over rate requirements. The Indian Premier League (IPL) authorities issued a statement on their website regarding the incident which read - “The Delhi Capitals have been fined after they maintained a slow over-rate during their TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 match against Lucknow Super Giants at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai on April 7. Also read | IPL 2022: De Kock, Bishnoi guide Lucknow Super Giants to six-wicket victory “As it was the team’s first offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over rate offences, Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant was fined Rs 12 lakhs.” A second offense will result in an INR 2.4 million fine for the Delhi Capitals skipper while the other ten players in the team will also be fined INR 600,000 or 25 per cent of their match fees (depending on which amount is lesser). Also read | IPL 2022: Glenn Maxwell has his say on Faf Du Plessis as RCB skipper If Pant is found guilty of this offense for the third time, it may result in a ban for the wicketkeeper batsman along with a fine amounting to 30 per cent of his match fees. The other players may face a fine of around 50 per cent of the match fees or INR 1.2 million (depending on which amount is lesser). Delhi Capitals were beaten for the second time in three games as Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a last-over victory thanks to a brilliant knock by Quinton de Kock. Earlier, Parthvi Shaw got Delhi off to a flyer but two quick wickets by Ravi Bishnoi was able to contain them to 149/3 in 20 overs.

IPL 2022: Rishabh Pant handed hefty fine for slow over rate against Lucknow Super Giants

Quinton de Kock showed imperious form in his 80 off 52 balls as Lucknow Super Giants outplayed Delhi Capitals by six wickets for their third successive win in their debut IPL season here on Thursday.

Delhi Capitals lost their way after a sizzling knock from Prithvi Shaw (61 off 31) to end at 149 for 3 after Lucknow predictably decided to field first.

With the resources that Lucknow possess, 150 should have been a comfortable chase and the K L Rahul-led side made sure it was, getting home with two balls to spare on a tricky surface.

De Kock was at his destructive best as he shared a 73-run stand with his opening partner Rahul (24 off 25). The South African wicketkeeper-batter was particularly harsh on compatriot Anrich Nortje who was playing his first game since November.

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The fit again pacer, playing his first IPL game in India, was smashed for three fours and a six by de Kock in an over leaking 19 runs. In what turned out to be a forgettable night for Nortje, the South African pacer had to be taken off the attack later after bowling two waist-high no balls.

After Rahul's fall, his team needed 76 off the last 10 overs. De Kock, who collected nine fours and two sixes, put the team on the cusp of victory with his second 50-plus score of the tournament.

With the pitch not the easiest one to bat on, Lucknow struggled to finish the game with even the in-form Deepak Hooda and experienced Krunal Pandya not finding the big hits. Lucknow eventually managed to get the job done with the young Ayush Badoni hitting the decisive four and a six off Shardul Thakur in the final over.

Earlier, Shaw's knock was all class before Lucknow bounced back in the game with an impressive bowling performance.

Young leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi (2/22) was the standout performer for the new IPL entrants.

David Warner (4 off 12), returning to the franchise where he made his IPL debut back in 2009, struggled in his first innings of the season.

Off-spinner K Gowtham (1/23) was given the ball in the second over and Shaw did not let him settle, dispatching a full ball over cover for his first four of the innings.

Jason Holder was at the receiving end in the following over when Shaw pulled him for a six over mid-wicket. Then came the turn of pacer Avesh Khan who was hammered for three consecutive fours in the fourth over.

It seemed Shaw was batting on a different surface while the others struggled around him.

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He used his quick hands to cut the ball and was equally quick to drive anything full over cover. It was a promising powerplay for Capitals who reached 52 for no loss in six overs.

However, Lucknow fought back after the powerplay with wickets of Shaw, Warner and Rovman Powell (3 off 10) in a space of 18 balls. Shaw was caught behind off Gowtham after he hit him for a straight six.

Warner fell to a poor shot off Bishnoi and Powell saw his stumps disturbed as he went for the slog-sweep off a googly from the young leg-spinner, leaving Capitals at 74 for three in the 11th over.

The onus was on skipper Rishabh Pant (39 not out off 36) to take the team to a respectable total and he did that in the company of Sarfaraz Khan (36 not out off 28) who was playing his debut game for the franchise.

Pant mainly targeted the straight boundaries and Sarfaraz, without taking much risks, showed skills that has fetched him a bagful of runs in domestic cricket.

Quinton de Kock showed imperious form in his 80 off 52 balls as Lucknow Super Giants outplayed Delhi Capitals by six wickets for their third successive win in their debut IPL season here on Thursday.

Quinton de Kock showed imperious form in his 80 off 52 balls as Lucknow Super Giants outplayed Delhi Capitals by six wickets for their third successive win in their debut IPL season here on Thursday. Delhi Capitals lost their way after a sizzling knock from Prithvi Shaw (61 off 31) to end at 149 for 3 after Lucknow predictably decided to field first. With the resources that Lucknow possess, 150 should have been a comfortable chase and the K L Rahul-led side made sure it was, getting home with two balls to spare on a tricky surface. De Kock was at his destructive best as he shared a 73-run stand with his opening partner Rahul (24 off 25). The South African wicketkeeper-batter was particularly harsh on compatriot Anrich Nortje who was playing his first game since November. Also read | Former India opener lauds Prithvi Shaw after quickfire fifty against LSG The fit again pacer, playing his first IPL game in India, was smashed for three fours and a six by de Kock in an over leaking 19 runs. In what turned out to be a forgettable night for Nortje, the South African pacer had to be taken off the attack later after bowling two waist-high no balls. After Rahul's fall, his team needed 76 off the last 10 overs. De Kock, who collected nine fours and two sixes, put the team on the cusp of victory with his second 50-plus score of the tournament. With the pitch not the easiest one to bat on, Lucknow struggled to finish the game with even the in-form Deepak Hooda and experienced Krunal Pandya not finding the big hits. Lucknow eventually managed to get the job done with the young Ayush Badoni hitting the decisive four and a six off Shardul Thakur in the final over. Earlier, Shaw's knock was all class before Lucknow bounced back in the game with an impressive bowling performance. Young leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi (2/22) was the standout performer for the new IPL entrants. David Warner (4 off 12), returning to the franchise where he made his IPL debut back in 2009, struggled in his first innings of the season. Off-spinner K Gowtham (1/23) was given the ball in the second over and Shaw did not let him settle, dispatching a full ball over cover for his first four of the innings. Jason Holder was at the receiving end in the following over when Shaw pulled him for a six over mid-wicket. Then came the turn of pacer Avesh Khan who was hammered for three consecutive fours in the fourth over. It seemed Shaw was batting on a different surface while the others struggled around him. Also read | IPL 2022: Nitish Rana fined 10 per cent of match fees, Bumrah reprimanded He used his quick hands to cut the ball and was equally quick to drive anything full over cover. It was a promising powerplay for Capitals who reached 52 for no loss in six overs. However, Lucknow fought back after the powerplay with wickets of Shaw, Warner and Rovman Powell (3 off 10) in a space of 18 balls. Shaw was caught behind off Gowtham after he hit him for a straight six. Warner fell to a poor shot off Bishnoi and Powell saw his stumps disturbed as he went for the slog-sweep off a googly from the young leg-spinner, leaving Capitals at 74 for three in the 11th over. The onus was on skipper Rishabh Pant (39 not out off 36) to take the team to a respectable total and he did that in the company of Sarfaraz Khan (36 not out off 28) who was playing his debut game for the franchise. Pant mainly targeted the straight boundaries and Sarfaraz, without taking much risks, showed skills that has fetched him a bagful of runs in domestic cricket.

IPL 2022: Quinton De Kock, Ravi Bishnoi guide Lucknow Super Giants to six-wicket victory

Former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith said on Friday that he believes Rishabh Pant has the potential to become a superstar in the world of cricket and made it clear that even though there are a number of wicketkeeper batsmen performing well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and on the domestic circuit, he does not believe that there is any threat to Pant’s place in the Indian cricket team.<o:p></o:p>

"I can't see Rishabh Pant missing out, despite the likes of Samson, DK and Kishan doing well. Ultimately, it will come down to combinations. Who gets picked will depend on the conditions and who they are coming up against... Pant has to be there. You can't leave out Pant. He is going to play all formats for India for a very long time. He's going to be a superstar," Smith told Cricket.com.

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The South Africa legend also praised Pant for his leadership skills as the skipper of Delhi Capitals but added that his batting can used even more by the teams if he is promoted up the order.<o:p></o:p>

"Rishabh has got starts in every game, but everyone needs to be patient. The strike rate hasn't quite happened yet, but everyone needs to be patient. Today, DC needed to rebuild after losing a couple of wickets, but the strong finish never came." Smith pointed out that they needed to get to a total of 170-180.

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"Maybe the way forward is to promote Rishabh. Get him up to No. 3 and take the pressure off him and give him more time. Maybe this way, he’ll be able to set the tone and not think too much. "<o:p></o:p>

Former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith said on Friday that he believes Rishabh Pant has the potential to become a superstar in the world of cricket and made it clear that even though there are a number of wicketkeeper batsmen performing well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and on the domestic circuit, he does not believe that there is any threat to Pant’s place in the Indian cricket team.

Former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith said on Friday that he believes Rishabh Pant has the potential to become a superstar in the world of cricket and made it clear that even though there are a number of wicketkeeper batsmen performing well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and on the domestic circuit, he does not believe that there is any threat to Pant’s place in the Indian cricket team. "I can't see Rishabh Pant missing out, despite the likes of Samson, DK and Kishan doing well. Ultimately, it will come down to combinations. Who gets picked will depend on the conditions and who they are coming up against... Pant has to be there. You can't leave out Pant. He is going to play all formats for India for a very long time. He's going to be a superstar," Smith told Cricket.com. Also read | IPL 2022: Rishabh Pant handed hefty fine for slow over rate against LSG The South Africa legend also praised Pant for his leadership skills as the skipper of Delhi Capitals but added that his batting can used even more by the teams if he is promoted up the order. "Rishabh has got starts in every game, but everyone needs to be patient. The strike rate hasn't quite happened yet, but everyone needs to be patient. Today, DC needed to rebuild after losing a couple of wickets, but the strong finish never came." Smith pointed out that they needed to get to a total of 170-180. Also read | Former India opener heaps praises on Gautam Gambhir after LSG defeat DC "Maybe the way forward is to promote Rishabh. Get him up to No. 3 and take the pressure off him and give him more time. Maybe this way, he’ll be able to set the tone and not think too much. "

'He's going to be a superstar': Former South Africa skipper makes huge claim about India youngster

Former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra was all praise for Lucknow Super Giants’ tactic against Delhi Capitals as they pulled off a last-over victory on Thursday. Chopra hailed team mentor Gautam Gambhir and compared his brain to that of fictional cartoon character ‘Chacha Choudhary’.<o:p></o:p>

"Gautam Gambhir's brain is like Chacha Chaudhary, it runs very fast. He sends Krunal Pandya up the order at times and Badoni at other times, sometimes Hooda and here he dropped Pandey Ji (Manish Pandey). We had discussed this, that you should drop Pandey Ji and make your bowling stronger, play Krishnappa Gowtham because the opposing team has a lot of lefties," Chopra said on his YouTube channel.

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Lucknow Super Giants have started their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 campaign brilliantly with three wins out of four matches. After a loss against Gujarat Titans, they have registered three consecutive wins over Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals.<o:p></o:p>

On Thursday, Prithvi Shaw handed a brilliant start to Delhi Capitals with a quickfire half century but two quick wickets by Ravi Bishnoi halted their progress. It took steady knocks from Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan to steady the innings as they posted a total of 149 for the loss of seven wickets.

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In response, Quinton de Kock was the star of the show as he scored 80 at the top of the innings and provided the perfect platform for Krunal Pandya and the young sensation Ayush Badoni to clinch the encounter with just a few balls to spare.<o:p></o:p>

Former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra was all praise for Lucknow Super Giants’ tactic against Delhi Capitals as they pulled off a last-over victory on Thursday.

Former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra was all praise for Lucknow Super Giants’ tactic against Delhi Capitals as they pulled off a last-over victory on Thursday. Chopra hailed team mentor Gautam Gambhir and compared his brain to that of fictional cartoon character ‘Chacha Choudhary’. "Gautam Gambhir's brain is like Chacha Chaudhary, it runs very fast. He sends Krunal Pandya up the order at times and Badoni at other times, sometimes Hooda and here he dropped Pandey Ji (Manish Pandey). We had discussed this, that you should drop Pandey Ji and make your bowling stronger, play Krishnappa Gowtham because the opposing team has a lot of lefties," Chopra said on his YouTube channel. Also read | IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans match? Lucknow Super Giants have started their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 campaign brilliantly with three wins out of four matches. After a loss against Gujarat Titans, they have registered three consecutive wins over Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals. On Thursday, Prithvi Shaw handed a brilliant start to Delhi Capitals with a quickfire half century but two quick wickets by Ravi Bishnoi halted their progress. It took steady knocks from Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan to steady the innings as they posted a total of 149 for the loss of seven wickets. Also read | 'Drunk MI player dangled me off a balcony': Chahal shares shocking experience In response, Quinton de Kock was the star of the show as he scored 80 at the top of the innings and provided the perfect platform for Krunal Pandya and the young sensation Ayush Badoni to clinch the encounter with just a few balls to spare.

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Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan is on the verge of two impressive milestones in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and he will take the chance to add both of them to his kitty during the encounter against Gujarat Titans on Friday.<o:p></o:p>

Dhawan is just three boundaries away from completing 1000 fours in T20 cricket – a feat not achieved by any Indian cricketer in the shortest format of the sport. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Virat Kohli is a distant second in the list with 917 boundaries.

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Dhawan already has the highest number of boundaries in IPL history with 664 fours to his name.<o:p></o:p>

Overall, he is fifth in the elite list and just two boundaries away from taking away the fourth spot from Aaron Finch. The list is topped by West Indies opener Chris Gayle (1132), England international Alex Hales (1054) and Australia and Delhi Capitals batsman David Warner with 1054 boundaries.

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Dhawan had a couple of good seasons with Delhi Capitals but they parted ways ahead of the 2022 seasons. In the mega auction, he was picked up by Punjab Kings for INR 82.5 million. He has been a constant at the top of the innings for the franchise along with skipper Mayank Agarwal.<o:p></o:p>

Dhawan started his season well with a steady 43 against Royal Challengers Bangalore but was unable to score big in their second game against Kolkata Knight Riders. Against Chennai Super Kings, he got a good start but was unable to convert it into big score once again as he was dismissed for 33.<o:p></o:p>

Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan is on the verge of two impressive milestones in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and he will take the chance to add both of them to his kitty during the encounter against Gujarat Titans on Friday.

Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan is on the verge of two impressive milestones in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and he will take the chance to add both of them to his kitty during the encounter against Gujarat Titans on Friday. Dhawan is just three boundaries away from completing 1000 fours in T20 cricket – a feat not achieved by any Indian cricketer in the shortest format of the sport. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Virat Kohli is a distant second in the list with 917 boundaries. Also read | 'Drunk MI player dangled me off a balcony': Chahal shares shocking experience Dhawan already has the highest number of boundaries in IPL history with 664 fours to his name. Overall, he is fifth in the elite list and just two boundaries away from taking away the fourth spot from Aaron Finch. The list is topped by West Indies opener Chris Gayle (1132), England international Alex Hales (1054) and Australia and Delhi Capitals batsman David Warner with 1054 boundaries. Also read | Pandya to change winning combination? Gujarat Titans predicted XI against PBKS Dhawan had a couple of good seasons with Delhi Capitals but they parted ways ahead of the 2022 seasons. In the mega auction, he was picked up by Punjab Kings for INR 82.5 million. He has been a constant at the top of the innings for the franchise along with skipper Mayank Agarwal. Dhawan started his season well with a steady 43 against Royal Challengers Bangalore but was unable to score big in their second game against Kolkata Knight Riders. Against Chennai Super Kings, he got a good start but was unable to convert it into big score once again as he was dismissed for 33.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been on a roll after a loss in their opening game of IPL 2022. Since their defeat to Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT), the LSG franchise have made it three wins in a row following their triumph over the Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 15 of IPL 2022&nbsp;on Thursday evening (April 7).

Chasing a modest 150, LSG rode on Quinton de Kock's 80 and finishing knocks from Krunal Pandya and their young sensation Ayush Badoni (3-ball 10 not out) when the match went to the final over to win by six wickets. Following the winning runs, Badoni made heads turn by copying former Indian and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli's celebration style.&nbsp;

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With five needed off equal number of balls, Badoni joined Krunal in the middle and displayed nerves of steel to win the game for his side with a four and a six after a dot ball. Here's how he imitated Kohli after the winning runs:

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Heaping praise on the young Badoni, captain KL Rahul said at the post-match presentation, "He (Badoni) has held his nerve everytime he has gone into bat and he's delivered for us under pressure. Great learning for him, important for him to keep working hard and stay humble."

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been on a roll after a loss in their opening game of IPL 2022. Since their defeat to Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT), the LSG franchise have made it three wins in a row following their triumph over the Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 15 of IPL 2022 on Thursday evening (April 7).

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been on a roll after a loss in their opening game of IPL 2022. Since their defeat to Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT), the LSG franchise have made it three wins in a row following their triumph over the Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 15 of IPL 2022 on Thursday evening (April 7). Chasing a modest 150, LSG rode on Quinton de Kock's 80 and finishing knocks from Krunal Pandya and their young sensation Ayush Badoni (3-ball 10 not out) when the match went to the final over to win by six wickets. Following the winning runs, Badoni made heads turn by copying former Indian and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli's celebration style. ALSO READ | 'Drunk MI player dangled me off a 15th floor balcony': Yuzvendra Chahal shares shocking experience With five needed off equal number of balls, Badoni joined Krunal in the middle and displayed nerves of steel to win the game for his side with a four and a six after a dot ball. Here's how he imitated Kohli after the winning runs: VIRAT KOHLI INFLUENCE ON YOUNGER GENERATION. #AyushBadoni #IPL2022 #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/GdadsAFIXV — Hemant Singh (@hemant18326) April 8, 2022 × ALSO READ | Watch: How KKR's Pat Cummins trained at the nets ahead of his joint-fastest IPL fifty in MI tie Heaping praise on the young Badoni, captain KL Rahul said at the post-match presentation, "He (Badoni) has held his nerve everytime he has gone into bat and he's delivered for us under pressure. Great learning for him, important for him to keep working hard and stay humble."

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Gujarat Lions will be aiming to maintain their unbeaten record in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Punjab Kings on Friday. The Hardik Pandya-led side won both of their previous matches in the competition against fellow debutants Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals.<o:p></o:p>

Shubman Gill was the star for the side as he scored a brilliant 84 against Delhi Capitals and Lockie Ferguson played his part to perfection by taking four important wickets.

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Gujarat Titans boasts of a brilliant bowling line up and the in-form duo of Mohammed Shami and Ferguson can strike fear in the hearts of any team. Skipper Hardik Pandya has also assumed more responsibility by batting at No 4 and he is also bowling at a decent pace after his injury.<o:p></o:p>

Matthew Wade and Shubman Gill are expected to open the batting once again against Punjab Kings with Vijay Shankar looking to find a bit of form in his new position of No 3.<o:p></o:p>

Skipper Hardik Pandya will continue to play the pivotal role of steadying the innings at No 4 with big hitters – David Miller, Rahul Tewatia and Abhinav Manohar – to follow in the batting line up.

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The duo of Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson will be strike bowlers as usual with the pace and experience of Varun Aaron providing able support. Rashid Khan will be able to add more wickets to his kitty as he will be the main spinner for the side.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans predicted XI: Matthew Wade, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Aaron, Mohammed Shami.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Lions will be aiming to maintain their unbeaten record in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Punjab Kings on Friday. The Hardik Pandya-led side won both of their previous matches in the competition against fellow debutants Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals.

Gujarat Lions will be aiming to maintain their unbeaten record in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Punjab Kings on Friday. The Hardik Pandya-led side won both of their previous matches in the competition against fellow debutants Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals. Shubman Gill was the star for the side as he scored a brilliant 84 against Delhi Capitals and Lockie Ferguson played his part to perfection by taking four important wickets. Also read | IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans match? Gujarat Titans boasts of a brilliant bowling line up and the in-form duo of Mohammed Shami and Ferguson can strike fear in the hearts of any team. Skipper Hardik Pandya has also assumed more responsibility by batting at No 4 and he is also bowling at a decent pace after his injury. Matthew Wade and Shubman Gill are expected to open the batting once again against Punjab Kings with Vijay Shankar looking to find a bit of form in his new position of No 3. Skipper Hardik Pandya will continue to play the pivotal role of steadying the innings at No 4 with big hitters – David Miller, Rahul Tewatia and Abhinav Manohar – to follow in the batting line up. Also read | 'Drunk MI player dangled me off a balcony': Chahal shares shocking experience The duo of Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson will be strike bowlers as usual with the pace and experience of Varun Aaron providing able support. Rashid Khan will be able to add more wickets to his kitty as he will be the main spinner for the side. Gujarat Titans predicted XI: Matthew Wade, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Aaron, Mohammed Shami.

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Pakistani players have not been a part of the IPL since its first season. The likes of Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Hafeez, Misbah-ul-Haq, Salman Butt, Shoaib Malik, etc. features for the eight franchises and made eyes turn with their performances and camaraderie with the Indian players.&nbsp;

Talking about the Rawalpindi Express Akhtar, he was part of the Sourav Ganguly-led KKR franchise in IPL 2008. While Akhtar didn't play a lot of games in the inaugural season, he did make a mark with his presence. Recently, the former speedster revealed an interesting episode, involving Sachin Tendulkar and Ganguly, during KKR-Mumbai Indians (MI) face-off at Mumbai.

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"We had scored really less. When the match began, the atmosphere was electric. It was&nbsp;Sachin's city, Mumbai. It was Sachin Tendulkar vs Shoaib Akhtar and we at KKR had Shahrukh Khan in the stadium as well. The stadium and entire Mumbai was packed. Ahead of the match, we were having friendly chat and both Sachin and I greeted each other," Akhtar told&nbsp;SportsKeeda.

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"It was a beautiful ground and a fantastic atmosphere. Stadium was fully packed. But I dismissed Sachin Tendulkar in the first over itself and that was a huge mistake. Then I got a lot of abuses when I was at fine leg. Sourav Ganguly told me, Come to mid-wicket, these people will kill you. Who told you to dismiss Sachin? That too in Mumbai?," Akhtar opined.

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Despite the fierce rivalry between Akhtar and several Indian players, the former revealed that he has always been loved by the people of his neighbouring country.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I worked a lot in Mumbai and got lots of love. I was happy because at Wankhede no one abused my country, no one passed any racist comments. The crowd at Wankhede was very passionate. I wish I played more games there", added Akhtar.

Talking about Akhtar's IPL numbers, he accounted for five wickets in three outings including a best of 4 for 11 (versus Delhi Daredevils).
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Pakistani players have not been a part of the IPL since its first season. The likes of Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Hafeez, Misbah-ul-Haq, Salman Butt, Shoaib Malik, etc.

Pakistani players have not been a part of the IPL since its first season. The likes of Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Hafeez, Misbah-ul-Haq, Salman Butt, Shoaib Malik, etc. features for the eight franchises and made eyes turn with their performances and camaraderie with the Indian players. Talking about the Rawalpindi Express Akhtar, he was part of the Sourav Ganguly-led KKR franchise in IPL 2008. While Akhtar didn't play a lot of games in the inaugural season, he did make a mark with his presence. Recently, the former speedster revealed an interesting episode, involving Sachin Tendulkar and Ganguly, during KKR-Mumbai Indians (MI) face-off at Mumbai. ALSO READ | PBKS vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans match? "We had scored really less. When the match began, the atmosphere was electric. It was Sachin's city, Mumbai. It was Sachin Tendulkar vs Shoaib Akhtar and we at KKR had Shahrukh Khan in the stadium as well. The stadium and entire Mumbai was packed. Ahead of the match, we were having friendly chat and both Sachin and I greeted each other," Akhtar told SportsKeeda. "It was a beautiful ground and a fantastic atmosphere. Stadium was fully packed. But I dismissed Sachin Tendulkar in the first over itself and that was a huge mistake. Then I got a lot of abuses when I was at fine leg. Sourav Ganguly told me, Come to mid-wicket, these people will kill you. Who told you to dismiss Sachin? That too in Mumbai?," Akhtar opined. ALSO READ | Would be great to see Virat Kohli, Babar Azam open in IPL: Akhtar predicts price tag of Pakistan captain Despite the fierce rivalry between Akhtar and several Indian players, the former revealed that he has always been loved by the people of his neighbouring country. "I worked a lot in Mumbai and got lots of love. I was happy because at Wankhede no one abused my country, no one passed any racist comments. The crowd at Wankhede was very passionate. I wish I played more games there", added Akhtar. Talking about Akhtar's IPL numbers, he accounted for five wickets in three outings including a best of 4 for 11 (versus Delhi Daredevils).

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Punjab Kings will look to extend their winning run as they take on Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Friday. The Punjab team started their tournament with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore but were outplayed by Kolkata Knight Riders in the very next match.<o:p></o:p>

In the previous encounter, they were once again the better team with both bat and ball as they rode an all-round show from Liam Livingstone to defeat Chennai Super Kings by 54 runs.

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The inclusion of the two youngsters – Jitesh Sharma and Vaibhav Arora – has yielded brilliant results for the side and one more change is expected in the playing XI for the game against Gujarat Titans.<o:p></o:p>

Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan are expected to open the innings with England international Jonny Bairstow likely to make his IPL debut in place of Sri Lanka’s Bhanuka Rajapaksa.<o:p></o:p>

Liam Livingstone was the hero for Punjab Kings in their last encounter and he will be retaining his spot in the middle order along with youngster Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan and Odean Smith.

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In the bowling department, the young duo of Vaibhav Arora and Arshdeep Singh will once again be the two pillars of the pace attack along with the massive experience of Kagiso Rabada. Rahul Chahar, who has taken six wickets in three games till now, is expected to be the main spin option.<o:p></o:p>

Punjab Kings predicted XI: Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh<o:p></o:p>

Punjab Kings will look to extend their winning run as they take on Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Friday. The Punjab team started their tournament with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore but were outplayed by Kolkata Knight Riders in the very next match.

Punjab Kings will look to extend their winning run as they take on Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Friday. The Punjab team started their tournament with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore but were outplayed by Kolkata Knight Riders in the very next match. In the previous encounter, they were once again the better team with both bat and ball as they rode an all-round show from Liam Livingstone to defeat Chennai Super Kings by 54 runs. Also read | IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans match? The inclusion of the two youngsters – Jitesh Sharma and Vaibhav Arora – has yielded brilliant results for the side and one more change is expected in the playing XI for the game against Gujarat Titans. Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan are expected to open the innings with England international Jonny Bairstow likely to make his IPL debut in place of Sri Lanka’s Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Liam Livingstone was the hero for Punjab Kings in their last encounter and he will be retaining his spot in the middle order along with youngster Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan and Odean Smith. Also read | 'Drunk MI player dangled me off a balcony': Chahal shares shocking experience In the bowling department, the young duo of Vaibhav Arora and Arshdeep Singh will once again be the two pillars of the pace attack along with the massive experience of Kagiso Rabada. Rahul Chahar, who has taken six wickets in three games till now, is expected to be the main spin option. Punjab Kings predicted XI: Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh

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Yuzvendra Chahal has been a part of a number of franchises during his Indian Premier League (IPL) career. The spinner started his stint with Mumbai Indians before moving to Royal Challengers Bangalore where he found stardom under Virat Kohli. After seven years with the franchise, he parted ways ahead of the 2022 season and was picked by Rajasthan Royals in the mega auction.<o:p></o:p>

In a video shared by Rajasthan Royals on their social media handles, Chahal was seen having a conversation with Ravichandran Ashwin and Karun Nair. The trio were talking about their journeys and Chahal shared a shocking episode that he faced during his time with Mumbai Indians.

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“I never told this story, from today everyone will know. I never shared this. This dates back to 2013 when I was with Mumbai Indians we had a match in Bangalore. There was a get-together after that. So, there was a player who was very drunk, I won’t say his name. He was very drunk, he was looking at me for a long time and he just called me and he took me outside and he hung me on the balcony,” Chahal said in the video.<o:p></o:p>

Chahal explained that this incident is not known to many people and once the situation was controlled by the people present, it was never reported by the franchise.

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“And my hands were around him, like this (behind the neck). Had I lost my grip, I was on the 15th floor. Suddenly many people who were there came and they handled it. I kind of fainted, they gave me water. Then I realized how responsible we need to be when we go anywhere. So this was one incident where I felt I made a narrow escape. Had there been slightest of mistakes, I would’ve fallen down,” he concluded.<o:p></o:p>

Yuzvendra Chahal has been a part of a number of franchises during his Indian Premier League (IPL) career. The spinner started his stint with Mumbai Indians before moving to Royal Challengers Bangalore where he found stardom under Virat Kohli.

Yuzvendra Chahal has been a part of a number of franchises during his Indian Premier League (IPL) career. The spinner started his stint with Mumbai Indians before moving to Royal Challengers Bangalore where he found stardom under Virat Kohli. After seven years with the franchise, he parted ways ahead of the 2022 season and was picked by Rajasthan Royals in the mega auction. In a video shared by Rajasthan Royals on their social media handles, Chahal was seen having a conversation with Ravichandran Ashwin and Karun Nair. The trio were talking about their journeys and Chahal shared a shocking episode that he faced during his time with Mumbai Indians. Also read | IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans match? “I never told this story, from today everyone will know. I never shared this. This dates back to 2013 when I was with Mumbai Indians we had a match in Bangalore. There was a get-together after that. So, there was a player who was very drunk, I won’t say his name. He was very drunk, he was looking at me for a long time and he just called me and he took me outside and he hung me on the balcony,” Chahal said in the video. Chahal explained that this incident is not known to many people and once the situation was controlled by the people present, it was never reported by the franchise. Also read | IPL 2022: Rishabh Pant handed hefty fine for slow over rate against LSG “And my hands were around him, like this (behind the neck). Had I lost my grip, I was on the 15th floor. Suddenly many people who were there came and they handled it. I kind of fainted, they gave me water. Then I realized how responsible we need to be when we go anywhere. So this was one incident where I felt I made a narrow escape. Had there been slightest of mistakes, I would’ve fallen down,” he concluded.

'Drunk MI player dangled me off a 15th floor balcony': Yuzvendra Chahal shares shocking experience

Gujarat Titans will be looking to continue their dominant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Punjab Kings on Friday. The Hardik Pandya-led side are unbeaten in the tournament till now while Punjab Kings won two out of their three encounters and are in the fifth position.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans were impressive with both bat and ball as they defeat Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals in their two matches. While Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson were the stars with the ball, Shubman Gill performed brilliantly with the bat to guide his team to victory.

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The other positive for the Gujarat Titans is the performance from skipper Hardik Pandya who has taken the No 4 slot in the batting line-up and has started bowling once again after injury.<o:p></o:p>

Punjab Kings have mainly depended on their batting prowess till now and an off day resulted in their loss against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, the explosive batting of Liam Livingstone and Odean Smith with the experience of Shikhar Dhawan and Mayank Agarwal create a perfect mix for them.

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The team can be further strengthened as Jonny Bairstow is all set to make his IPL 2022 debut.<o:p></o:p>

Match prediction for PBKS vs GT: The match up pits one of the best batting line ups in the tournament featuring the likes of Liam Livingstone, Shikhar Dhawan and Odean Smith against one of the best bowling units with the likes of Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson and Rashid Khan. While there is very little to separate the two teams, Gujarat Titans will hold a slight advantage considering their bowling might and the solid run of form from Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans will be looking to continue their dominant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Punjab Kings on Friday. The Hardik Pandya-led side are unbeaten in the tournament till now while Punjab Kings won two out of their three encounters and are in the fifth position.

Gujarat Titans will be looking to continue their dominant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Punjab Kings on Friday. The Hardik Pandya-led side are unbeaten in the tournament till now while Punjab Kings won two out of their three encounters and are in the fifth position. Gujarat Titans were impressive with both bat and ball as they defeat Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals in their two matches. While Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson were the stars with the ball, Shubman Gill performed brilliantly with the bat to guide his team to victory. Also read | IPL 2022: Rishabh Pant handed hefty fine for slow over rate against LSG The other positive for the Gujarat Titans is the performance from skipper Hardik Pandya who has taken the No 4 slot in the batting line-up and has started bowling once again after injury. Punjab Kings have mainly depended on their batting prowess till now and an off day resulted in their loss against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, the explosive batting of Liam Livingstone and Odean Smith with the experience of Shikhar Dhawan and Mayank Agarwal create a perfect mix for them. Also read | Former India opener lauds Prithvi Shaw after quickfire fifty against LSG The team can be further strengthened as Jonny Bairstow is all set to make his IPL 2022 debut. Match prediction for PBKS vs GT: The match up pits one of the best batting line ups in the tournament featuring the likes of Liam Livingstone, Shikhar Dhawan and Odean Smith against one of the best bowling units with the likes of Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson and Rashid Khan. While there is very little to separate the two teams, Gujarat Titans will hold a slight advantage considering their bowling might and the solid run of form from Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya.

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans match?

IPL 2022: Lucknow Super Giants beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets in last over thriller

With the T20 World Cup taking place in October 2022, the Indian Premier League provides a perfect platform for cricketers to make their case in front of the national selectors. Here’s a look at five out-of-favour India cricketers who have impressed in the competition till now.

5 out-of-favour India cricketers shining bright in IPL 2022

Australian cricket team all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was all praise for Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf Du Plessis and said that having him in the top order is great for any franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL).<o:p></o:p>

"We're really happy with Faf (du Plessis) at the helm. We think he's going to do a great job for the franchise and even the way he started, you can tell that he's got the respect of everyone in the room. Not only does he lead by example with his actions; but he also performs really well. To have a guy of his quality at the top of the order is something that's great for the franchise," Maxwell said in a video of the 'Bold Diaries' series on Thursday.

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Maxwell also lauded veteran wicketkeeper batsman Dinesh Karthik who has established himself as a finisher for RCB and played a major role in guiding them to victory over Rajasthan Royals.<o:p></o:p>

"I've been watching, and I think Anuj Rawat our own (youngster), he's very exciting. Who I have been really excited by actually, was one of the old fellas, Dinesh Karthik,”<o:p></o:p>

"He's been awesome. Just come in great form. Old fella's still doing it. I played with him in 2013 in Mumbai. Nine years later, we find ourselves back in the same change room. So, to see him go really well, and start well for us is awesome for us. We love having that depth in our batting order and he certainly gives it to us."

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The Australia international will be available to play for RCB in their next match against Mumbai Indians as Cricket Australia did not allow contractual players to take part in the IPL before April 5.<o:p></o:p>

"I'm glad I look fit. I don't know. I don't exactly feel it. I haven't done much over the last few weeks. I was looking forward to getting over here. I know I had a week from when I landed to the first game that I was playing, so, I wanted to do that as preparation time and know that I can get myself up to match ready for that first game. I just can't wait for the night to get back out there with the guys," he concluded.<o:p></o:p>

Australian cricket team all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was all praise for Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf Du Plessis and said that having him in the top order is great for any franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Australian cricket team all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was all praise for Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf Du Plessis and said that having him in the top order is great for any franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). "We're really happy with Faf (du Plessis) at the helm. We think he's going to do a great job for the franchise and even the way he started, you can tell that he's got the respect of everyone in the room. Not only does he lead by example with his actions; but he also performs really well. To have a guy of his quality at the top of the order is something that's great for the franchise," Maxwell said in a video of the 'Bold Diaries' series on Thursday. Also read | IPL 2022: Former Pakistan skipper praises Dinesh Karthik for RCB heroics Maxwell also lauded veteran wicketkeeper batsman Dinesh Karthik who has established himself as a finisher for RCB and played a major role in guiding them to victory over Rajasthan Royals. "I've been watching, and I think Anuj Rawat our own (youngster), he's very exciting. Who I have been really excited by actually, was one of the old fellas, Dinesh Karthik,” "He's been awesome. Just come in great form. Old fella's still doing it. I played with him in 2013 in Mumbai. Nine years later, we find ourselves back in the same change room. So, to see him go really well, and start well for us is awesome for us. We love having that depth in our batting order and he certainly gives it to us." Also read | Uthappa reveals which CSK player was responsible for his transfer from RR The Australia international will be available to play for RCB in their next match against Mumbai Indians as Cricket Australia did not allow contractual players to take part in the IPL before April 5. "I'm glad I look fit. I don't know. I don't exactly feel it. I haven't done much over the last few weeks. I was looking forward to getting over here. I know I had a week from when I landed to the first game that I was playing, so, I wanted to do that as preparation time and know that I can get myself up to match ready for that first game. I just can't wait for the night to get back out there with the guys," he concluded.

IPL 2022: Glenn Maxwell has his say on Faf Du Plessis as Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper

Former Indian cricketer team opener Wasim Jaffer was all praise for Prithvi Shaw after the youngster slammed a quickfire fifty during the Indian Premier League (2022) encounter between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Thursday.<o:p></o:p>

Prithvi dominated proceedings from the first over as he scored 61 off just 34 deliveries with the help of nine boundaries and two sixes.<o:p></o:p>

Jaffer took to Twitter to laud the right-hander for his excellent batting performance.<o:p></o:p>

“Like a typical Mumbaikar @PrithviShaw knows how to create room even when there isn't enough space to free arms. And that's exactly what he did this innings, creating room and smashing even fourth stump line through the off side. Top innings #LSGvDC #IPL2022,” Jaffer tweeted.

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Shaw looked in brilliant touch as he scored freely against Avesh Khan and Krishnappa Gowtham towards the beginning of the innings. He took full advantage of the powerplay field restrictions and rushed to his half century in just 30 balls in the seventh over of the encounter.<o:p></o:p>

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Earlier, LSG skipper KL Rahul won the toss and opted to field with Krishnappa Gowtham replacing Manish Pandey in the side. For Delhi Capitals, there were three changes as David Warner, Andrich Nortje and Sarfaraz Khan were all handed their debut matches for the 2022 season.

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The Delhi Capitals innings suffered a sudden roadblock after losing Prithvi, Warner and Rovman Powell in quick succession but sensible knocks from captain Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz meant that they were able to post a total of 149/3 in 20 overs.<o:p></o:p>

Former Indian cricketer team opener Wasim Jaffer was all praise for Prithvi Shaw after the youngster slammed a quickfire fifty during the Indian Premier League (2022) encounter between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Thursday.

Former Indian cricketer team opener Wasim Jaffer was all praise for Prithvi Shaw after the youngster slammed a quickfire fifty during the Indian Premier League (2022) encounter between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Thursday. Prithvi dominated proceedings from the first over as he scored 61 off just 34 deliveries with the help of nine boundaries and two sixes. Jaffer took to Twitter to laud the right-hander for his excellent batting performance. “Like a typical Mumbaikar @PrithviShaw knows how to create room even when there isn't enough space to free arms. And that's exactly what he did this innings, creating room and smashing even fourth stump line through the off side. Top innings #LSGvDC #IPL2022,” Jaffer tweeted. Like a typical Mumbaikar @PrithviShaw knows how to create room even when there isn't enough space to free arms. And that's exactly what he did this innings, creating room and smashing even fourth stump line through the off side 😄 Top innings 👌🏻 #LSGvDC #IPL2022 — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) April 7, 2022 × Shaw looked in brilliant touch as he scored freely against Avesh Khan and Krishnappa Gowtham towards the beginning of the innings. He took full advantage of the powerplay field restrictions and rushed to his half century in just 30 balls in the seventh over of the encounter. Earlier, LSG skipper KL Rahul won the toss and opted to field with Krishnappa Gowtham replacing Manish Pandey in the side. For Delhi Capitals, there were three changes as David Warner, Andrich Nortje and Sarfaraz Khan were all handed their debut matches for the 2022 season. Also read | PCB chief hopeful of India-Pakistan bilateral series in 2024-25 The Delhi Capitals innings suffered a sudden roadblock after losing Prithvi, Warner and Rovman Powell in quick succession but sensible knocks from captain Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz meant that they were able to post a total of 149/3 in 20 overs.

IPL 2022: Former India opener lauds Prithvi Shaw after quickfire fifty against Lukcnow Super Giants

It has been a brilliant start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season for Dinesh Karthik. The veteran wicketkeeper batsman has cemented his position as the finisher for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and he was instrumental in guided his side to victory on two occasions.<o:p></o:p>

In the first match, Karthik scored an unbeaten 32 not out against Punjab Kings and he followed it up by finishing the game against Kolkata Knight Riders with a quickfire 14. However, his biggest contribution came against Rajasthan Royals when he provided to be gamechanger for RCB.

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Karthik has already earned a lot of praise from experts and fans alike with former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt becoming the latest to laud the veteran for his efforts for RCB in IPL 2022.<o:p></o:p>

"Karthik has been outstanding. I had become a fan of his commentary but now he has played this brilliant knock. Excellent finishing. He's playing sensibly. He did not take any chance against (Yuzvendra) Chahal, who was bowling well, but attacked other bowlers."

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"He had an excellent partnership with Shahbaz Ahmed when the team was under pressure. RCB were missing this (finisher) and Dinesh Karthik has provided them exactly that. He is a wonderful addition to the RCB team," Butt said in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel.<o:p></o:p>

Karthik, who parted ways with KKR ahead of the 2022 season, was picked up by his old franchise RCB for INR 5.5 crores. This season, RCB have won two and lost one of their matches.<o:p></o:p>

It has been a brilliant start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season for Dinesh Karthik. The veteran wicketkeeper batsman has cemented his position as the finisher for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and he was instrumental in guided his side to victory on two occasions.

It has been a brilliant start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season for Dinesh Karthik. The veteran wicketkeeper batsman has cemented his position as the finisher for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and he was instrumental in guided his side to victory on two occasions. In the first match, Karthik scored an unbeaten 32 not out against Punjab Kings and he followed it up by finishing the game against Kolkata Knight Riders with a quickfire 14. However, his biggest contribution came against Rajasthan Royals when he provided to be gamechanger for RCB. Also read | IPL 2022: Daniel Sams attains dubious record after Cummins' blitz in KKR-MI tie Karthik has already earned a lot of praise from experts and fans alike with former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt becoming the latest to laud the veteran for his efforts for RCB in IPL 2022. "Karthik has been outstanding. I had become a fan of his commentary but now he has played this brilliant knock. Excellent finishing. He's playing sensibly. He did not take any chance against (Yuzvendra) Chahal, who was bowling well, but attacked other bowlers." Also read | Not MS Dhoni or Ravindra Jadeja! Robin Uthappa names CSK star who played a role in his transfer from RR "He had an excellent partnership with Shahbaz Ahmed when the team was under pressure. RCB were missing this (finisher) and Dinesh Karthik has provided them exactly that. He is a wonderful addition to the RCB team," Butt said in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel. Karthik, who parted ways with KKR ahead of the 2022 season, was picked up by his old franchise RCB for INR 5.5 crores. This season, RCB have won two and lost one of their matches.

IPL 2022: Former Pakistan skipper praises Dinesh Karthik for Royal Challengers Bangalore heroics

The high-flying Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 15 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Thursday evening (April 07). After three encounters, Lucknow have won two and lost just one game, i.e. their opening fixture versus the other debutant Gujarat Titans (GT).

While skipper KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock have not set the stage on fire with the bat, both have been among runs along with Evin Lewis, Ayush Badoni and Deepak Hooda. Among the bowlers, Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Ravi Bishnoi have been their key strikers and will be eager to continue in similar stead.&nbsp;

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Facing the one-time runners-up DC in their fourth game, Lucknow will be desperate to maintain the winning momentum and add two more vital points to their tally. With Marcus Stoinis still not available for selection, Lucknow still have a lot of fire power. Here's predicting their playing XI versus Delhi:

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Rahul and De Kock will continue to open with Lewis, Ayush, Holder, Krunal and Deepak adding depth to the batting line-up. Manish Pandey has not impressed in the three games and, hence, he might be dropped. Manan Vohra can be a handy replacement. The rest of the line-up is expected to remain unchanged.

Lucknow Super Giants' likely playing XI vs Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Evin Lewis, Manish Pandey/Manan Vohra, Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder, Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Andrew Tye, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan

The high-flying Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 15 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Thursday evening (April 07). After three encounters, Lucknow have won two and lost just one game, i.

The high-flying Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 15 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Thursday evening (April 07). After three encounters, Lucknow have won two and lost just one game, i.e. their opening fixture versus the other debutant Gujarat Titans (GT). While skipper KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock have not set the stage on fire with the bat, both have been among runs along with Evin Lewis, Ayush Badoni and Deepak Hooda. Among the bowlers, Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Ravi Bishnoi have been their key strikers and will be eager to continue in similar stead. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: David Warner, Anrich Nortje to play? Delhi Capitals predicted XI against Lucknow Super Giants Facing the one-time runners-up DC in their fourth game, Lucknow will be desperate to maintain the winning momentum and add two more vital points to their tally. With Marcus Stoinis still not available for selection, Lucknow still have a lot of fire power. Here's predicting their playing XI versus Delhi: ALSO READ | He is my brother & brothers do fight, says Deepak Hooda on his equation with Krunal Pandya Rahul and De Kock will continue to open with Lewis, Ayush, Holder, Krunal and Deepak adding depth to the batting line-up. Manish Pandey has not impressed in the three games and, hence, he might be dropped. Manan Vohra can be a handy replacement. The rest of the line-up is expected to remain unchanged. Lucknow Super Giants' likely playing XI vs Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Evin Lewis, Manish Pandey/Manan Vohra, Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder, Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Andrew Tye, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan

IPL 2022: Will Manish Pandey be retained? Predicting Lucknow Super Giants' XI vs Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals will be looking to capitalise on the return of two major overseas cricketers in their playing XI as they take on Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday.<o:p></o:p>

The Rishabh Pant-led side started the tournament well with a brilliant victory over Mumbai Indians but were outplayed by debutants Gujarat Titans in their second match. They were unable to post a solid total and while defending, they were blown away by a brilliant knock from Shubman Gill.<o:p></o:p>

Delhi Capitals did not play their entire quota of four overseas players in either of their first two matches but that is expected to change with the return of two extremely important assets.

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Australia opener David Warner is expected to make his season debut along with Prithvi Shaw at the top of the batting line up with youngster Yash Dhull replacing the struggling Mandeep Singh.<o:p></o:p>

Skipper Rishabh Pant and Rovman Powell will be the explosive options in the middle orders along with the all-rounder trio of Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel and fast bowler Shardul Thakur.

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In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav is expected to continue being a major part of the spin attack. Mustafizur Rahman will provide them with a left-arm fast bowling option and for the first time this year, South Africa’s Anrich Nortje is expected to feature for the Capitals. 

The pacer was struggling with an injury but he is fit and he will mostly likely take the place of Khaleel Ahmed.<o:p></o:p>

Delhi Capitals predicted XI: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Yash Dhull, Rishabh Pant, Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mustafizur Rahman<o:p></o:p>

Delhi Capitals will be looking to capitalise on the return of two major overseas cricketers in their playing XI as they take on Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday.

Delhi Capitals will be looking to capitalise on the return of two major overseas cricketers in their playing XI as they take on Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday. The Rishabh Pant-led side started the tournament well with a brilliant victory over Mumbai Indians but were outplayed by debutants Gujarat Titans in their second match. They were unable to post a solid total and while defending, they were blown away by a brilliant knock from Shubman Gill. Delhi Capitals did not play their entire quota of four overseas players in either of their first two matches but that is expected to change with the return of two extremely important assets. Also read | IPL 2022: Cummins' blitz, Venky Iyer take KKR to 5-wicket vs MI Australia opener David Warner is expected to make his season debut along with Prithvi Shaw at the top of the batting line up with youngster Yash Dhull replacing the struggling Mandeep Singh. Skipper Rishabh Pant and Rovman Powell will be the explosive options in the middle orders along with the all-rounder trio of Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel and fast bowler Shardul Thakur. Also read | DC vs LSG, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants match? In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav is expected to continue being a major part of the spin attack. Mustafizur Rahman will provide them with a left-arm fast bowling option and for the first time this year, South Africa’s Anrich Nortje is expected to feature for the Capitals. The pacer was struggling with an injury but he is fit and he will mostly likely take the place of Khaleel Ahmed. Delhi Capitals predicted XI: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Yash Dhull, Rishabh Pant, Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mustafizur Rahman

IPL 2022: David Warner, Anrich Nortje to play? Delhi Capitals predicted XI against Lucknow Super Giants

The cricketing action will continue in IPL 2022 as the KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will lock horns with the one-time runners-up Delhi Capitals (DC) at the&nbsp;Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Thursday evening (April 07).&nbsp;

Talking about the run of both sides so far, the Rahul-led Lucknow franchise have been on a roll after a loss in their opening game, versus the Gujarat Titans (GT). Since then, they chased down a mammoth score versus the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) before emerging on top of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last encounter. On the other hand, the Rishabh Pant-led DC franchise have played only two games so far, winning and losing one each.&nbsp;

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While it is still the start of the tournament, Lucknow looks more settled at the moment. Though Aussie all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who was their pre-auction pick, is still unavailable for selection, Lucknow have plenty of all-round options (Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Deepak Hooda, Krishnappa Gowtham) and have struck the right chord in terms of team combination. DC, on the other hand, are still trying to figure out their settled XI but can now avail&nbsp;the services of David Warner and Anrich Nortje, who are both available.&nbsp;

Match prediction for LSG vs DC clash:&nbsp;Given that Warner and Nortje are both available and are most likely to feature in the playing XI, DC will still have a fresh XI against a settled Lucknow line-up. Expect a high-scoring encounter with Rahul &amp; Co. starting as favourites.

The cricketing action will continue in IPL 2022 as the KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will lock horns with the one-time runners-up Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dr.

The cricketing action will continue in IPL 2022 as the KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will lock horns with the one-time runners-up Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Thursday evening (April 07). Talking about the run of both sides so far, the Rahul-led Lucknow franchise have been on a roll after a loss in their opening game, versus the Gujarat Titans (GT). Since then, they chased down a mammoth score versus the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) before emerging on top of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last encounter. On the other hand, the Rishabh Pant-led DC franchise have played only two games so far, winning and losing one each. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Daniel joins Harshal in unwanted list after being hammered by Pat Cummins in KKR-MI match While it is still the start of the tournament, Lucknow looks more settled at the moment. Though Aussie all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who was their pre-auction pick, is still unavailable for selection, Lucknow have plenty of all-round options (Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Deepak Hooda, Krishnappa Gowtham) and have struck the right chord in terms of team combination. DC, on the other hand, are still trying to figure out their settled XI but can now avail the services of David Warner and Anrich Nortje, who are both available. Match prediction for LSG vs DC clash: Given that Warner and Nortje are both available and are most likely to feature in the playing XI, DC will still have a fresh XI against a settled Lucknow line-up. Expect a high-scoring encounter with Rahul & Co. starting as favourites.

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Dinesh Karthik has made heads turn so far in IPL 2022 edition. After three games for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the veteran keeper-batter is yet to be dismissed and has scores of 32* (14), 14* (7) and a match-winning 44* (23) versus Rajasthan Royals (RR), which led to a stunning six-wicket win for Bengaluru over the table-toppers on Tuesday evening (April 05).

Karthik came out to bat for RCB with the score&nbsp;87 for 5 in the three-time runners-up's 170-run chase versus RR. The 36-year-old got going from the word go and showed his wide range of shots and composure to stitch a match-winning 67-run sixth-wicket stand with Shahbaz Ahmed (45) to take RCB home in the last over of the contest.

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With Karthik being in the form of his life at the moment, former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock has made a bold claim. While Rishabh Pant has become a regular across formats for India, Pollock feels the experienced finisher DK can give the former a tough run for a place in the 2022 T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia later this year.

"Yeah, the way he is playing now, if this form continues, it is a headache for people at the backend. The only issue he has got is that Rishabh Pant will be the man with the gloves. If his batting is good enough, you never know. Just give him the role and use him on the field,” Pollock said on Cricbuzz.

Pollock added, “But I don't think even he (DK) would want to discuss this at this stage. He would focus on each game, making sure he does his best. But if he performs like this, form wise, he will definitely have his name ahead."

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While Pollock hasn't meant that DK will be a clear favourite over Pant, the former can turn the tides in his favour -- to at least feature as a finisher -- for the one-time T20 WC champions India, who were eliminated in the Super 12 round in last year's edition.

DK will be eager to carry on in a similar stead and take RCB to more glory in the 15th season of the IPL. Currently, they occupy the sixth position in the points table after two wins from their opening three encounters.

Dinesh Karthik has made heads turn so far in IPL 2022 edition. After three games for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the veteran keeper-batter is yet to be dismissed and has scores of 32* (14), 14* (7) and a match-winning 44* (23) versus Rajasthan Royals (RR), which led to a stunning six-wicket win for Bengaluru over the table-toppers on Tuesday evening (April 05).

Dinesh Karthik has made heads turn so far in IPL 2022 edition. After three games for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the veteran keeper-batter is yet to be dismissed and has scores of 32* (14), 14* (7) and a match-winning 44* (23) versus Rajasthan Royals (RR), which led to a stunning six-wicket win for Bengaluru over the table-toppers on Tuesday evening (April 05). Karthik came out to bat for RCB with the score 87 for 5 in the three-time runners-up's 170-run chase versus RR. The 36-year-old got going from the word go and showed his wide range of shots and composure to stitch a match-winning 67-run sixth-wicket stand with Shahbaz Ahmed (45) to take RCB home in the last over of the contest. ALSO READ | I'm not done yet: Dinesh Karthik sends strong message after match-winning knock against Rajasthan Royals With Karthik being in the form of his life at the moment, former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock has made a bold claim. While Rishabh Pant has become a regular across formats for India, Pollock feels the experienced finisher DK can give the former a tough run for a place in the 2022 T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia later this year. "Yeah, the way he is playing now, if this form continues, it is a headache for people at the backend. The only issue he has got is that Rishabh Pant will be the man with the gloves. If his batting is good enough, you never know. Just give him the role and use him on the field,” Pollock said on Cricbuzz. Pollock added, “But I don't think even he (DK) would want to discuss this at this stage. He would focus on each game, making sure he does his best. But if he performs like this, form wise, he will definitely have his name ahead." ALSO READ | When he does well, I feel proud: MSK Prasad names India player whose success elates him While Pollock hasn't meant that DK will be a clear favourite over Pant, the former can turn the tides in his favour -- to at least feature as a finisher -- for the one-time T20 WC champions India, who were eliminated in the Super 12 round in last year's edition. DK will be eager to carry on in a similar stead and take RCB to more glory in the 15th season of the IPL. Currently, they occupy the sixth position in the points table after two wins from their opening three encounters.

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Veteran Indian batter Robin Uthappa has revealed he was completely into depression and was not at all in the right mental space during his first season with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Uthappa was part of the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 but was later transferred to RCB.

During a conversation with Indian spinner R Ashwin on his YouTube channel, Uthappa revealed he didn't want to go to RCB from the Mumbai Indians but someone at MI told him that he is unlikely to get a chance to play for the franchise if he decided to stay and not opt for the transfer.

Uthappa revealed he battled depression during IPL 2009 which was his first season with RCB and his mental space also affected his performances on the field. Uthappa recalled how he had a mediocre season for RCB and was able to do well in just one game for his side.

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"I was going through something in my personal life and I was completely into depression during my first season with RCB. I didn't play well even for one game that season. The only game in which I did well was when I was dropped and picked again. I played thinking that I really needed to do something in this match. Someone from MI had told me that if I didn't sign the transfer papers, I'd not get to play in the XI for MI," Uthappa told Ashwin.

"I feel like I played during the best phase of RCB. It was a phase in IPL where the first year was a lot of fun because everyone was finding ground. I think from the second year onwards, it became really big.

So, I was along with Zaheer Khan and Manish Pandey. I was one of the first people to be transferred in IPL. For me, it became extremely difficult because my loyalties were completely laid out with MI at that point. It happened a month before the IPL and I refused to sign the transfer papers," he added.

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Uthappa managed to score only 175 runs in 15 matches for RCB in IPL 2009 at an average strike rate of 102.94. However, he bounced back to form next season with 374 runs in the campaign. Uthappa enjoyed his best time at Kolkata Knight Riders under Gautam Gambhir.

He was part of the KKR squad which won the IPL title twice in 2012 and 2014. Uthappa moved to Chennai Super Kings last year and went on to win the title with the MS Dhoni-led side. He is currently part of the CSK squad under their new skipper Ravindra Jadeja and has done well so far in IPL 2022.

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Veteran Indian batter Robin Uthappa has revealed he was completely into depression and was not at all in the right mental space during his first season with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Veteran Indian batter Robin Uthappa has revealed he was completely into depression and was not at all in the right mental space during his first season with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Uthappa was part of the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 but was later transferred to RCB. During a conversation with Indian spinner R Ashwin on his YouTube channel, Uthappa revealed he didn't want to go to RCB from the Mumbai Indians but someone at MI told him that he is unlikely to get a chance to play for the franchise if he decided to stay and not opt for the transfer. Uthappa revealed he battled depression during IPL 2009 which was his first season with RCB and his mental space also affected his performances on the field. Uthappa recalled how he had a mediocre season for RCB and was able to do well in just one game for his side. Also Read: 5 times MS Dhoni shell-shocked fans with his unexpected decisions "I was going through something in my personal life and I was completely into depression during my first season with RCB. I didn't play well even for one game that season. The only game in which I did well was when I was dropped and picked again. I played thinking that I really needed to do something in this match. Someone from MI had told me that if I didn't sign the transfer papers, I'd not get to play in the XI for MI," Uthappa told Ashwin. "I feel like I played during the best phase of RCB. It was a phase in IPL where the first year was a lot of fun because everyone was finding ground. I think from the second year onwards, it became really big. So, I was along with Zaheer Khan and Manish Pandey. I was one of the first people to be transferred in IPL. For me, it became extremely difficult because my loyalties were completely laid out with MI at that point. It happened a month before the IPL and I refused to sign the transfer papers," he added. Also Read: 'He has the potential to go ahead': Ravi Shastri heaps praise on Mumbai Indians youngster Tilak Varma Uthappa managed to score only 175 runs in 15 matches for RCB in IPL 2009 at an average strike rate of 102.94. However, he bounced back to form next season with 374 runs in the campaign. Uthappa enjoyed his best time at Kolkata Knight Riders under Gautam Gambhir. He was part of the KKR squad which won the IPL title twice in 2012 and 2014. Uthappa moved to Chennai Super Kings last year and went on to win the title with the MS Dhoni-led side. He is currently part of the CSK squad under their new skipper Ravindra Jadeja and has done well so far in IPL 2022.

'I was completely into depression': Robin Uthappa recalls his first season with RCB in IPL

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