<p>Delhi's Rishabh Pant has been in terrific form in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL). His work behind the stumps has also been applauded by many famous cricket personalities.</p>

<p>Pant's glovework is often compared to Team India's former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. For many, he is the perfect player to replace the Chennai skipper, once he announces his retirement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While there have been instances when he has delivered some fine performances, there have been occasions when he was at the receiving end for his poor show behind the stumps.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Pant displayed applaudable wicketkeeping skills when he took a blinder to dismiss Kolkata's Robin Uthappa on Friday.</p>

<p>Kagiso Rabada surprised Uthappa with a bouncer and the ball took the top edge and Pant pulled off an excellent catch to dismiss him.</p>

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<p>It was almost Deja Vu for Pant as the youngster took a similar catch to dismiss Chris Lynn when these two teams met earlier in the season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rabada was the bowler as he dropped the fifth delivery short and it took Lynn by surprise and he went for the pull shot. The ball took a faint edge off the gloves and went towards the keeper in a hurry.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, opener Shikhar Dhawan found form with a 63-ball 97 and powered Delhi to a seven-wicket win over Kolkata.</p>


Delhi's Rishabh Pant has been in terrific form in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL). His work behind the stumps has also been applauded by many famous cricket personalities.

Delhi's Rishabh Pant has been in terrific form in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL). His work behind the stumps has also been applauded by many famous cricket personalities. Pant's glovework is often compared to Team India's former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. For many, he is the perfect player to replace the Chennai skipper, once he announces his retirement. While there have been instances when he has delivered some fine performances, there have been occasions when he was at the receiving end for his poor show behind the stumps. However, Pant displayed applaudable wicketkeeping skills when he took a blinder to dismiss Kolkata's Robin Uthappa on Friday. Kagiso Rabada surprised Uthappa with a bouncer and the ball took the top edge and Pant pulled off an excellent catch to dismiss him. https://t.co/l5Bs4i6hlY — Aditya Chauhan (@aditya_chauhan5) April 12, 2019 × It was almost Deja Vu for Pant as the youngster took a similar catch to dismiss Chris Lynn when these two teams met earlier in the season. Rabada was the bowler as he dropped the fifth delivery short and it took Lynn by surprise and he went for the pull shot. The ball took a faint edge off the gloves and went towards the keeper in a hurry. Meanwhile, opener Shikhar Dhawan found form with a 63-ball 97 and powered Delhi to a seven-wicket win over Kolkata.

Watch: Rishabh Pant takes brilliant blinder to dismiss Kolkata's Robin Uthappa

<p>Stand-in captain Kieron Pollard's sensational 83-run knock put KL Rahul's maiden IPL hundred in the shade as Mumbai pulled off a thrilling last-ball three-wicket win over Punjab, here Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rahul and Chris Gayle, who struck a 36-ball 63 powered Punjab to an imposing 197 for four after being asked to bat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pollard single-handedly brought his side back in the game with his 31-ball knock punishing the Punjab bowlers with 10 sixes and three fours.</p>

<p>The burly West Indian was dismissed in the second ball of the last over with four needed for victory from final five balls.</p>

<p>Alzarri Joseph (15 not out), who added a crucial 54 runs in 23 balls with Pollard for the seventh wicket, and Rahul Chahar (1) managed to hold their nerves to take side past the finish line.</p>

<p>The victory was the third in a row for Mumbai and took their tally to eight from six games while Punjab suffered their third defeat in seven games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pollard's pyrotechnics stole the thunder from Punjab openers K L Rahul who had carried his bat through with an unbeaten 100 in 64 balls with the help of six fours and as many sixes and his opening partner Chris Gayle who smashed 63 in 36 balls with seven sixes and three fours.</p>

<p>Pollard, standing in for Rohit Sharma, who missed out on the game due to leg spasm injury, promoted himself in the order.</p>

<p>After 10 overs, Mumbai needed 133 in 60 balls, still fancying their chances with the big-hitting Pollard at the crease and another fine finisher Hardik Pandya to follow.</p>

<p>Shami got rid of the other Hardhik and Krunal Pandya in spac of four balls.</p>

<p>The equation whittled down to 63 from 30 balls and then 15 off the last six balls after Pollard smacked Curran for two sixes and a four in the penultimate over before he was caught off Rajput in the last over.</p>

<p>Earlier, Gayle, who smashed seven towering sixes and also hit three fours, laid the platform for the big total with his opening partner Rahul.</p>

<p>The duo's 116-run stand in 77 balls took Mumbai by storm. Gayle's dismissal in the 13th over slowed down the innings but Rahul punished Hardik Pandya by hitting three sixes and a four in the 19th, which yielded them 25 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thirteen came off the final over to boost the total.</p>

<p>The flamboyant Gayle, who was circumspect initially, struck Australian pacer Jason Behrendorff for three huge sixes and one four to cream off 23 runs to begin the punishing act.</p>

<p>In the ninth over, Gayle struck two fours and another massive leg-side six as 17 came off Hardik Pandya's over to take Punjab to 86 without loss.</p>

<p>The left-hander also hit leggie Rahul Chahar, and the Pandya brothers Krunal and Hardik for a six each. He reached his 50 in 31 balls and the team's 100 was raised in 10.2 overs.</p>

<p>Gayle's mayhem ended when he was caught at deep mid-wicket off Behrendorff to nip his opening partnership with Rahul.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The left-handed Gayle's departure slowed down the run-rate with Hardik sending back David Miller and Karun Nair cheaply and Bumrah accounting for Sam Curran between the 15th and 18th overs.</p>

<p>Rahul went on the offensive in the last two and in the process completed his century.</p>

<p>Mumbai were without captain Rohit Sharma, who was rested as a precautionary measure due to muscle spasm in his right leg.</p>


Stand-in captain Kieron Pollard's sensational 83-run knock put KL Rahul's maiden IPL hundred in the shade as Mumbai pulled off a thrilling last-ball three-wicket win over Punjab, here Wednesday.

Stand-in captain Kieron Pollard's sensational 83-run knock put KL Rahul's maiden IPL hundred in the shade as Mumbai pulled off a thrilling last-ball three-wicket win over Punjab, here Wednesday. Rahul and Chris Gayle, who struck a 36-ball 63 powered Punjab to an imposing 197 for four after being asked to bat. Pollard single-handedly brought his side back in the game with his 31-ball knock punishing the Punjab bowlers with 10 sixes and three fours. The burly West Indian was dismissed in the second ball of the last over with four needed for victory from final five balls. Alzarri Joseph (15 not out), who added a crucial 54 runs in 23 balls with Pollard for the seventh wicket, and Rahul Chahar (1) managed to hold their nerves to take side past the finish line. The victory was the third in a row for Mumbai and took their tally to eight from six games while Punjab suffered their third defeat in seven games. Pollard's pyrotechnics stole the thunder from Punjab openers K L Rahul who had carried his bat through with an unbeaten 100 in 64 balls with the help of six fours and as many sixes and his opening partner Chris Gayle who smashed 63 in 36 balls with seven sixes and three fours. Pollard, standing in for Rohit Sharma, who missed out on the game due to leg spasm injury, promoted himself in the order. After 10 overs, Mumbai needed 133 in 60 balls, still fancying their chances with the big-hitting Pollard at the crease and another fine finisher Hardik Pandya to follow. Shami got rid of the other Hardhik and Krunal Pandya in spac of four balls. The equation whittled down to 63 from 30 balls and then 15 off the last six balls after Pollard smacked Curran for two sixes and a four in the penultimate over before he was caught off Rajput in the last over. Earlier, Gayle, who smashed seven towering sixes and also hit three fours, laid the platform for the big total with his opening partner Rahul. The duo's 116-run stand in 77 balls took Mumbai by storm. Gayle's dismissal in the 13th over slowed down the innings but Rahul punished Hardik Pandya by hitting three sixes and a four in the 19th, which yielded them 25 runs. Thirteen came off the final over to boost the total. The flamboyant Gayle, who was circumspect initially, struck Australian pacer Jason Behrendorff for three huge sixes and one four to cream off 23 runs to begin the punishing act. In the ninth over, Gayle struck two fours and another massive leg-side six as 17 came off Hardik Pandya's over to take Punjab to 86 without loss. The left-hander also hit leggie Rahul Chahar, and the Pandya brothers Krunal and Hardik for a six each. He reached his 50 in 31 balls and the team's 100 was raised in 10.2 overs. Gayle's mayhem ended when he was caught at deep mid-wicket off Behrendorff to nip his opening partnership with Rahul. The left-handed Gayle's departure slowed down the run-rate with Hardik sending back David Miller and Karun Nair cheaply and Bumrah accounting for Sam Curran between the 15th and 18th overs. Rahul went on the offensive in the last two and in the process completed his century. Mumbai were without captain Rohit Sharma, who was rested as a precautionary measure due to muscle spasm in his right leg.

IPL 2019: Kieron Pollard fashions sensational win for Mumbai against Punjab

IPL 2019, match 24: Punjab's Chris Gayle to face Mumbai's Kieron Pollard

<p>Punjab's KL Rahul Wednesday hit his maiden IPL century and 3rd successive fifty-plus score win a game against Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rahul now has 1 hundred and 3 fifties in 7 matches for Punjab in the 12th edition of the league.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rahul was playing a patient inning for the most part of the game but took the driver's seat and exploded in the penultimate over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He had hit Hardik Pandya for 3 sixes and a 4 to move into the 90s.</p>

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<p>He then hit Jasprit Bumrah for a six to move to 98 and on the fourth ball of the final over, ran two to bring up his first ever IPL hundred off 63 balls.</p>

<p>Last year, Rahul made 95 not out which was his career-best score in the IPL before tonight.</p>

<p>Rahul had a poor start to the IPL this year. He scored 4 against Rajasthan and got out for 1 against Kolkata.</p>


Punjab's KL Rahul Wednesday hit his maiden IPL century and 3rd successive fifty-plus score win a game against Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium. Rahul now has 1 hundred and 3 fifties in 7 matches for Punjab in the 12th edition of the league.

Punjab's KL Rahul Wednesday hit his maiden IPL century and 3rd successive fifty-plus score win a game against Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium. Rahul now has 1 hundred and 3 fifties in 7 matches for Punjab in the 12th edition of the league. Rahul was playing a patient inning for the most part of the game but took the driver's seat and exploded in the penultimate over. He had hit Hardik Pandya for 3 sixes and a 4 to move into the 90s. Take a bow, @klrahul11 👏👏 What an innings by the @lionsdenkxip opener as he brings up his maiden #VIVOIPL 💯#KXIP 197/4 after 20 overs pic.twitter.com/czmaVNnXTv — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 10, 2019 × He then hit Jasprit Bumrah for a six to move to 98 and on the fourth ball of the final over, ran two to bring up his first ever IPL hundred off 63 balls. Last year, Rahul made 95 not out which was his career-best score in the IPL before tonight. Rahul had a poor start to the IPL this year. He scored 4 against Rajasthan and got out for 1 against Kolkata.

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<p>Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai team will take on Ravichandran Ashwin-led in the first return fixture of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League</a> 2019. The two teams met in Mohali earlier, when Punjab defeated Mumbai as they chased down 177 quite convincingly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the teams are high on confidence as coming off wins against Hyderabad in their respective previous matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When we see their head-to-head clashes in IPL, they have played 23 matches and Mumbai have won 12 and Punjab won 11.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the Wankhede Stadium, they have played eight matches and both the teams have won equal wins.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mumbai team is blessed with splendid batting firepower in the end overs from West Indian Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya and Punjab but have a problem at the top. The top order, comprising Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, is capable of hitting runs but they failed to leave an impact so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mumbai don't even have anyone in the top-20 run-scorers' list this season, an indication of the depth in their batting, and have a superior fast bowling attack bolstered by the inclusion of West Indian pacer, Alzarri Joseph, who blew away Hyderabad with his record-breaking haul of 6/12 in their previous game. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The hosts have a formidable pace attack with Jasprit Bumrah and left-arm Jason Behrendorff also there, along with Joseph and Hardik, to utilise the bounce and carry on the Wankhede track.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Punjab, third on the table with eight points, have been top heavy in batting with KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal leading the way with 200-plus aggregates and the indomitable Gayle too not far behind.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In bowling, skipper Ravichandran Ashwin (7 wickets) has done well in five out of six games that the team has played and has got good support from the likes of Sam Curran, Mohammed Shami and Murugan Ashwin.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Mumbai:</strong> Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Yuvraj Singh, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Mitchell McClenaghan, Jason Behrendorff, Mayank Markande, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Alzarri Joseph, Anmolpreet Singh, Siddhesh Lad, Ankul Roy, Evin Lewis, Pankaj Jaiswal, Ben Cutting, Ishan Kishan (wk), Aditya Tare, Rasikh Salam, Barinder Sran, Jayant Yadav.</p>

<p><strong>Punjab:</strong> Lokesh Rahul (wk), Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Sarfaraz Khan, David Miller, Mandeep Singh, Sam Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin(c), Andrew Tye, Murugan Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Karun Nair, Moises Henriques, Varun Chakravarthi, Harpreet Brar, Simran Singh, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Hardus Viljoen, Ankit Rajpoot, Arshdeep Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Agnivesh Ayachi.</p>


Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai team will take on Ravichandran Ashwin-led in the first return fixture of Indian Premier League 2019. The two teams met in Mohali earlier, when Punjab defeated Mumbai as they chased down 177 quite convincingly.

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai team will take on Ravichandran Ashwin-led in the first return fixture of Indian Premier League 2019. The two teams met in Mohali earlier, when Punjab defeated Mumbai as they chased down 177 quite convincingly. Both the teams are high on confidence as coming off wins against Hyderabad in their respective previous matches. When we see their head-to-head clashes in IPL, they have played 23 matches and Mumbai have won 12 and Punjab won 11. At the Wankhede Stadium, they have played eight matches and both the teams have won equal wins. Mumbai team is blessed with splendid batting firepower in the end overs from West Indian Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya and Punjab but have a problem at the top. The top order, comprising Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, is capable of hitting runs but they failed to leave an impact so far. Mumbai don't even have anyone in the top-20 run-scorers' list this season, an indication of the depth in their batting, and have a superior fast bowling attack bolstered by the inclusion of West Indian pacer, Alzarri Joseph, who blew away Hyderabad with his record-breaking haul of 6/12 in their previous game. The hosts have a formidable pace attack with Jasprit Bumrah and left-arm Jason Behrendorff also there, along with Joseph and Hardik, to utilise the bounce and carry on the Wankhede track. Punjab, third on the table with eight points, have been top heavy in batting with KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal leading the way with 200-plus aggregates and the indomitable Gayle too not far behind. In bowling, skipper Ravichandran Ashwin (7 wickets) has done well in five out of six games that the team has played and has got good support from the likes of Sam Curran, Mohammed Shami and Murugan Ashwin. Watch the preview: × Teams: Mumbai: Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Yuvraj Singh, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Mitchell McClenaghan, Jason Behrendorff, Mayank Markande, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Alzarri Joseph, Anmolpreet Singh, Siddhesh Lad, Ankul Roy, Evin Lewis, Pankaj Jaiswal, Ben Cutting, Ishan Kishan (wk), Aditya Tare, Rasikh Salam, Barinder Sran, Jayant Yadav. Punjab: Lokesh Rahul (wk), Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Sarfaraz Khan, David Miller, Mandeep Singh, Sam Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin(c), Andrew Tye, Murugan Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Karun Nair, Moises Henriques, Varun Chakravarthi, Harpreet Brar, Simran Singh, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Hardus Viljoen, Ankit Rajpoot, Arshdeep Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Agnivesh Ayachi.

Preview and head-to-head: Mumbai take on Punjab in first return fixture of IPL 2019

<p>Chennai spinner Harbhajan Singh's performance in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League has been the talk of the town.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In almost every game, Harbhajan has given match-winning performances for the defending champions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He picked up three crucial wickets in the opening match against Bangalore and repeated the heroics against Punjab.</p>

<p>The off-spinner, who was an integral part of the Mumbai team, switched to Chennai last season and won the title with the ‘Yellow Brigade’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked what major difference he feels in the two teams, Singh in an interview to a newspaper said, "I have great respect for MI and they are wonderful this year as well, but the pressure of winning is more there."</p>

<p>"Here in CSK it’s more chilled out, you are expected to win, but it’s not a matter of life and death here,” the seasoned campaigner said," he added.</p>

<p>It will be crucial to see if Harbhajan can stop Jamaican Andre Russell from going berserk when Chennai lock horns with Kolkata on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>


Chennai spinner Harbhajan Singh's performance in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League has been the talk of the town. In almost every game, Harbhajan has given match-winning performances for the defending champions.

Chennai spinner Harbhajan Singh's performance in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League has been the talk of the town. In almost every game, Harbhajan has given match-winning performances for the defending champions. He picked up three crucial wickets in the opening match against Bangalore and repeated the heroics against Punjab. The off-spinner, who was an integral part of the Mumbai team, switched to Chennai last season and won the title with the ‘Yellow Brigade’. When asked what major difference he feels in the two teams, Singh in an interview to a newspaper said, "I have great respect for MI and they are wonderful this year as well, but the pressure of winning is more there." "Here in CSK it’s more chilled out, you are expected to win, but it’s not a matter of life and death here,” the seasoned campaigner said," he added. It will be crucial to see if Harbhajan can stop Jamaican Andre Russell from going berserk when Chennai lock horns with Kolkata on Tuesday.

IPL 2019:  Winning 'matter of life and death' at Mumbai than at Chennai, says Harbhajan Singh

<p>West Indies young pacer Alzzari Joseph made a dream debut in the Indian Premier League by recording the best bowling figures in the history of the tournament.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-debutant-alzzari-joseph-keiron-pollard-combine-to-script-mumbais-memorable-win-208447">During Mumbai vs Hyderabad game</a>, 22-year-old Joseph broke former Pakistani paceman Sohail Tanvir's 11-year-old record by claiming the figures of 6/12 in his 3.4 overs, which included one maiden over too.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tanvir registered astonishing figures of 6 for 14 against MS Dhoni-led Chennai in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His six wickets included players like David Warner, his maiden wicket, Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Siddharth Kaul. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite registering a paltry score of 136 runs, Mumbai managed to defeat Hyderabad by 40 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hyderabad were all out for just 96 runs in 17.4 overs.</p>


West Indies young pacer Alzzari Joseph made a dream debut in the Indian Premier League by recording the best bowling figures in the history of the tournament. During Mumbai vs Hyderabad game, 22-year-old Joseph broke former Pakistani paceman Sohail Tanvir's 11-year-old record by claiming the figures of 6/12 in his 3.

West Indies young pacer Alzzari Joseph made a dream debut in the Indian Premier League by recording the best bowling figures in the history of the tournament. During Mumbai vs Hyderabad game, 22-year-old Joseph broke former Pakistani paceman Sohail Tanvir's 11-year-old record by claiming the figures of 6/12 in his 3.4 overs, which included one maiden over too. Tanvir registered astonishing figures of 6 for 14 against MS Dhoni-led Chennai in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008. His six wickets included players like David Warner, his maiden wicket, Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Siddharth Kaul. Despite registering a paltry score of 136 runs, Mumbai managed to defeat Hyderabad by 40 runs. Led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hyderabad were all out for just 96 runs in 17.4 overs.

Hyderabad vs Mumbai: Debutant Alzarri Joseph breaks 11-year-old Indian Premier League record

<p>Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai have won three out five matches in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a>, but the way he managed to defend a modest total of 135 against Hyderabad, Twitterati were all praise for the batsman.</p>

<p>They also insisted that he should lead India in the upcoming ICC Men's cricket World Cup. Meanwhile, India skipper Virat Kohli is on a losing streak with Bangalore facing back-to-back five defeats to be placed at the bottom of the points table.</p>

<p>Even after setting a target of 206, Bangalore failed to defend as Kolkata chased down the target and won the match by five wickets. All these incidents have led Twitter users asking Rohit Sharma to lead the 'Men In Blue' in the World Cup, starting May 30.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>In Pics: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/12-years-12-controversies-ipl-has-seen-it-all-208463">12 years, 12 controversies: IPL has seen it all</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>One user tweeted, "Rohit Sharma knows how to win matches. He should replace Kohli as captain for the #CWC2019 #IPL #mi."</p>

<p>Another user tweeted, "He (Kohli) is a phenomenal batsman no doubt. But cannot balance captaining a team. He needs to get street smart. Rohit Sharma instead is a better captain."</p>

<p>A user questioned, "Is it just me that thinks @ImRo45 should captain team India too !!! #MumbaiIndians #TeamIndia."</p>

<p>One Twitter user requested BCCI and wrote, "@BCCI time to appoint @ImRo45 as a captain for #ICC2019 World Cup."Even former England player also praised the Hitman Rohit Sharma and tweeted "Rohit Sharma is a very very good captain .... #IPL2019."</p>

<p>Mumbai will next host R Ashwin's Punjab on April 10.&nbsp;</p>


Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai have won three out five matches in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), but the way he managed to defend a modest total of 135 against Hyderabad, Twitterati were all praise for the batsman.

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai have won three out five matches in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), but the way he managed to defend a modest total of 135 against Hyderabad, Twitterati were all praise for the batsman. They also insisted that he should lead India in the upcoming ICC Men's cricket World Cup. Meanwhile, India skipper Virat Kohli is on a losing streak with Bangalore facing back-to-back five defeats to be placed at the bottom of the points table. Even after setting a target of 206, Bangalore failed to defend as Kolkata chased down the target and won the match by five wickets. All these incidents have led Twitter users asking Rohit Sharma to lead the 'Men In Blue' in the World Cup, starting May 30. In Pics: 12 years, 12 controversies: IPL has seen it all One user tweeted, "Rohit Sharma knows how to win matches. He should replace Kohli as captain for the #CWC2019 #IPL #mi." Another user tweeted, "He (Kohli) is a phenomenal batsman no doubt. But cannot balance captaining a team. He needs to get street smart. Rohit Sharma instead is a better captain." A user questioned, "Is it just me that thinks @ImRo45 should captain team India too !!! #MumbaiIndians #TeamIndia." One Twitter user requested BCCI and wrote, "@BCCI time to appoint @ImRo45 as a captain for #ICC2019 World Cup."Even former England player also praised the Hitman Rohit Sharma and tweeted "Rohit Sharma is a very very good captain .... #IPL2019." Mumbai will next host R Ashwin's Punjab on April 10.

Twitterati say Rohit Sharma better captain than Virat Kohli, want him to lead India at ICC World Cup

<p>Mumbai Indians' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ombudsman-sends-notices-to-hardik-pandya-kl-rahul-for-deposition-in-chat-show-controversy-207151">Hardik Pandya</a> Wednesday termed the last seven months the toughest of his life "when I didn't know what to do", and dedicated the award-winning performance in the IPL to those who stood by him.</p>

<p>Pandya smashed an eight-ball 25 and then picked up three wickets to power MI to a 37-run win over Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai.</p>

<p>"It feels pretty good to help the team to win and contribute. It's been seven months that I've hardly played games. They weren't easy and I didn't know what to do. I've just batted and batted. I want to improve my game every day. It's a fantastic feeling batting like that and making your team win."</p>

<p>The India all-rounder got embroiled in a controversy after his outrage-evoking comments on women in a chat show earlier this year. But he has overcome that now.</p>

<p>"I was out with injury and then some other controversy happened. I want to dedicate this Man of the Match to my family and friends, who stood with me in the toughest times.</p>

<p>"Now my only focus is to play IPL and make sure India wins the World Cup," Hardik said at the post-match presentation ceremony.</p>

<p>CSK skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni felt many "things went wrong" for his side.</p>

<p>"We started well, were right on the mark for the first 10-12 overs. Then, a few catches were dropped, a few misfields, the death over bowling wasn't great. We don't have bowlers who hit the deck, it was slightly tough on them."</p>

<p>Dhoni said he would prefer a one-on-one meeting with his players rather than a team meeting.</p>

<p>"We do have one-on-one plans, we needed to know where we could cut-off the boundaries, which batsmen to target, a boundary-less or two could have made a difference to a 10-12 run over or a 7-run over. We needed to build some momentum, but we need to know when to plan for those.</p>

<p>"It is a tough thing - this so-called momentum, it doesn't really matter, a good start from the bowlers will make things tight, once you set the tone, the game goes along in that flow.</p>

<p>"Bravo has a hamstring injury, we don't have a few players, we already have some injuries, David Willey isn't there, he has his own problems, Lungi Ngidi isn't with us as well, we will have to look at the pitch and then decide on the right combination," the former India skipper added.</p>

<p>MI captain Rohit Sharma was delighted with the result.</p>

<p>"We don't want the headache of winning every game at the back-end of the tournament. It becomes very tough. I thought 170 was a fighting total because there was something in the pitch.</p>

<p>"If we knock a few wickets with the new ball, we'll be in the game. That's probably why I can't find a game-changing moment in this 40 overs."<br />
Kieron Pollard called Hardik "phenomenal" and explained his role in the current setup.</p>

<p>"The Pandya boys have been batting well, so being the more experienced guy I have to take the initiative and try to do well whenever I come in.&nbsp;<br />
"(Why are you not bowling?) That's a question you'll have to ask the skipper. I think as a team we strive on momentum.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"(Hardik) is phenomenal. For us it's just about encouraging him and giving him that opportunity. He practices like that," Pollard said.&nbsp;</p>


Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya Wednesday termed the last seven months the toughest of his life "when I didn't know what to do", and dedicated the award-winning performance in the IPL to those who stood by him.

Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya Wednesday termed the last seven months the toughest of his life "when I didn't know what to do", and dedicated the award-winning performance in the IPL to those who stood by him. Pandya smashed an eight-ball 25 and then picked up three wickets to power MI to a 37-run win over Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. "It feels pretty good to help the team to win and contribute. It's been seven months that I've hardly played games. They weren't easy and I didn't know what to do. I've just batted and batted. I want to improve my game every day. It's a fantastic feeling batting like that and making your team win." The India all-rounder got embroiled in a controversy after his outrage-evoking comments on women in a chat show earlier this year. But he has overcome that now. "I was out with injury and then some other controversy happened. I want to dedicate this Man of the Match to my family and friends, who stood with me in the toughest times. "Now my only focus is to play IPL and make sure India wins the World Cup," Hardik said at the post-match presentation ceremony. CSK skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni felt many "things went wrong" for his side. "We started well, were right on the mark for the first 10-12 overs. Then, a few catches were dropped, a few misfields, the death over bowling wasn't great. We don't have bowlers who hit the deck, it was slightly tough on them." Dhoni said he would prefer a one-on-one meeting with his players rather than a team meeting. "We do have one-on-one plans, we needed to know where we could cut-off the boundaries, which batsmen to target, a boundary-less or two could have made a difference to a 10-12 run over or a 7-run over. We needed to build some momentum, but we need to know when to plan for those. "It is a tough thing - this so-called momentum, it doesn't really matter, a good start from the bowlers will make things tight, once you set the tone, the game goes along in that flow. "Bravo has a hamstring injury, we don't have a few players, we already have some injuries, David Willey isn't there, he has his own problems, Lungi Ngidi isn't with us as well, we will have to look at the pitch and then decide on the right combination," the former India skipper added. MI captain Rohit Sharma was delighted with the result. "We don't want the headache of winning every game at the back-end of the tournament. It becomes very tough. I thought 170 was a fighting total because there was something in the pitch. "If we knock a few wickets with the new ball, we'll be in the game. That's probably why I can't find a game-changing moment in this 40 overs." Kieron Pollard called Hardik "phenomenal" and explained his role in the current setup. "The Pandya boys have been batting well, so being the more experienced guy I have to take the initiative and try to do well whenever I come in. "(Why are you not bowling?) That's a question you'll have to ask the skipper. I think as a team we strive on momentum. "(Hardik) is phenomenal. For us it's just about encouraging him and giving him that opportunity. He practices like that," Pollard said.

Last seven months weren't easy, didn't know what to do: Pandya 

<p>No matter which ground he is playing on in India, Chennai skipper MS Dhoni is one of the most popular cricketers on and off the pitch.&nbsp;It is not just his cricketing skills, but the humbleness which has helped in increasing his fan base.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, during Chennai vs Mumbai game, Captain Cool showed why he is everyone's favourite.</p>

<p>An elderly woman had come to the Wankhede stadium not to watch the game but to meet the former Indian skipper. She was caught on camera holding a placard with her wish written on it - "I am here only for Dhoni".</p>

<p>After the match got over on, Dhoni made his way down the stairs from the team's dressing room and met the woman and the young girl who accompanied her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>IPL's Twitter handle also shared a video in which Dhoni can be seen taking out time to meet the woman.</p>

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<p>Dhoni spoke to them at length and then took a selfie with the two and signed a Chennai jersey for them.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A series of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Yellove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Yellove</a> Peranbu! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Thala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Thala</a> 💛💛! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhistlePodu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhistlePodu</a> 🦁 <a href="https://t.co/ZIC3e3f7RG">pic.twitter.com/ZIC3e3f7RG</a></p>
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<p>Mumbai, yesterday, put an end to Chennai's winning streak and defeated them by 37 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chasing 171 for victory, Mumbai restricted Chennai to 133 for 8 in 20 overs with Hardik Pandya and Lasith Malinga bagging three wickets each.</p>


No matter which ground he is playing on in India, Chennai skipper MS Dhoni is one of the most popular cricketers on and off the pitch. It is not just his cricketing skills, but the humbleness which has helped in increasing his fan base.

No matter which ground he is playing on in India, Chennai skipper MS Dhoni is one of the most popular cricketers on and off the pitch. It is not just his cricketing skills, but the humbleness which has helped in increasing his fan base. On Wednesday, during Chennai vs Mumbai game, Captain Cool showed why he is everyone's favourite. An elderly woman had come to the Wankhede stadium not to watch the game but to meet the former Indian skipper. She was caught on camera holding a placard with her wish written on it - "I am here only for Dhoni". After the match got over on, Dhoni made his way down the stairs from the team's dressing room and met the woman and the young girl who accompanied her. IPL's Twitter handle also shared a video in which Dhoni can be seen taking out time to meet the woman. View this post on Instagram Captain cool, @mahi7781 humble 😊 Heartwarming to see this gesture from the legend in Mumbai 🤗 @chennaiipl #VIVOIPL A post shared by IPL (@iplt20) on Apr 3, 2019 at 9:37pm PDT × Dhoni spoke to them at length and then took a selfie with the two and signed a Chennai jersey for them. A series of the #Yellove Peranbu! #Thala 💛💛! #WhistlePodu 🦁 pic.twitter.com/ZIC3e3f7RG — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 4, 2019 × Mumbai, yesterday, put an end to Chennai's winning streak and defeated them by 37 runs. Chasing 171 for victory, Mumbai restricted Chennai to 133 for 8 in 20 overs with Hardik Pandya and Lasith Malinga bagging three wickets each.

Watch: This is why MS Dhoni is called 'a man with a golden heart'

IPL 2019: All teams and their squad list

<p>R Ashwin-led Punjab will face Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League 2019</a> in the first match of Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the tournament still in its early stages and the two teams having won a game each, the balance is not tilted in anyone's favour and the game will be evenly poised.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Punjab, Chris Gayle, who is in prime form as he blasted 79 off just 47 balls in their campaign first match, is the key man in the batting department.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While other batsmen Sarfaraz Khan, Mayank Aggarwal and David Miller impressed with their batting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the opener KL Rahul needs to focus on his form and his batting was poor in both the previous matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two rival sides boast of some star players in their line-up and each team will hope to its best when it matters.</p>

<p><strong>Watch the preview:</strong></p>

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<p>Punjab, who are yet to win an IPL title, opened their campaign this season on a winning note against Rajasthan. But, the match caught the headlines more for Ashwin's 'Mankading' of Buttler that triggered a dramatic collapse for the Rajasthan. Punjab eventually won by 14 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That particular game also saw Punjab's opener Chris Gayle in prime form as he blasted 79 off just 47 balls while Sarfaraz Khan remained unbeaten on 46 off 29, giving the Ashwin-led side a boost in the batting department.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Andre Russell's sensational 17-ball 48 and Robin Uthappa's 67 not out and Nitish Rana's 63 left Punjab bowlers in a daze. Even the likes of Ashwin and speedster Mohammed Shami did not have an answer to Kolkata's blitzkrieg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Punjab, opener Lokesh Rahul is yet to hit his top form, managing just five runs from previous two outings, and he will be hoping to get back to his best in Mohali.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, Mumbai Indians have come into this match, having notched up a 6-run win over Bangalore, with India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah stamping his class.</p>

<p>For Mumbai, Rohit Sharma (48 of 33) and Hardik Pandya's 14-ball 32 stood out as they set up a target of 188 for Bangalore to chase.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mumbai were almost blown away by AB de Villiers' 41-ball 70 not out, but the Rohit Sharma-led side won the match under controversial circumstances with the umpires failing to call Lasith Malinga final delivery a no-ball which left India and Bangalore captain Virat Kohli seething in anger.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bumrah impressed in the game against Bangalore, returning with figures of 4-0-20-3, something most bowlers will envy in this format of the game.</p>

<p>Yuvraj Singh, who started the season on a classy note by hitting a sublime half-century against Delhi Capitals and managing 23 against RCB, will be eager to make a mark in Mohali, which happens to be his 'home ground'.</p>


R Ashwin-led Punjab will face Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Indian Premier League 2019 in the first match of Saturday. With the tournament still in its early stages and the two teams having won a game each, the balance is not tilted in anyone's favour and the game will be evenly poised.

R Ashwin-led Punjab will face Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Indian Premier League 2019 in the first match of Saturday. With the tournament still in its early stages and the two teams having won a game each, the balance is not tilted in anyone's favour and the game will be evenly poised. For Punjab, Chris Gayle, who is in prime form as he blasted 79 off just 47 balls in their campaign first match, is the key man in the batting department. While other batsmen Sarfaraz Khan, Mayank Aggarwal and David Miller impressed with their batting. But the opener KL Rahul needs to focus on his form and his batting was poor in both the previous matches. The two rival sides boast of some star players in their line-up and each team will hope to its best when it matters. Watch the preview: × Punjab, who are yet to win an IPL title, opened their campaign this season on a winning note against Rajasthan. But, the match caught the headlines more for Ashwin's 'Mankading' of Buttler that triggered a dramatic collapse for the Rajasthan. Punjab eventually won by 14 runs. That particular game also saw Punjab's opener Chris Gayle in prime form as he blasted 79 off just 47 balls while Sarfaraz Khan remained unbeaten on 46 off 29, giving the Ashwin-led side a boost in the batting department. Andre Russell's sensational 17-ball 48 and Robin Uthappa's 67 not out and Nitish Rana's 63 left Punjab bowlers in a daze. Even the likes of Ashwin and speedster Mohammed Shami did not have an answer to Kolkata's blitzkrieg. For Punjab, opener Lokesh Rahul is yet to hit his top form, managing just five runs from previous two outings, and he will be hoping to get back to his best in Mohali. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians have come into this match, having notched up a 6-run win over Bangalore, with India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah stamping his class. For Mumbai, Rohit Sharma (48 of 33) and Hardik Pandya's 14-ball 32 stood out as they set up a target of 188 for Bangalore to chase. Mumbai were almost blown away by AB de Villiers' 41-ball 70 not out, but the Rohit Sharma-led side won the match under controversial circumstances with the umpires failing to call Lasith Malinga final delivery a no-ball which left India and Bangalore captain Virat Kohli seething in anger. Bumrah impressed in the game against Bangalore, returning with figures of 4-0-20-3, something most bowlers will envy in this format of the game. Yuvraj Singh, who started the season on a classy note by hitting a sublime half-century against Delhi Capitals and managing 23 against RCB, will be eager to make a mark in Mohali, which happens to be his 'home ground'.

IPL 2019: Ashwin-led Punjab look for home advantage against Mumbai

IPL 2019: Match preview of Mumbai vs Punjab and Delhi vs Kolkata

IPL 2019: Match preview of Hyderabad vs Bangalore and Chennai vs Rajasthan

<p>The twelfth edition of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League</a> is in its full swing and has seen enough in the first week, from mesmerising performances to controversies also.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another incident of "Mankading", which means a bowler running out a batsman before delivering the ball at the non-striker's end was about to happen but Mumbai's Krunal Pandya decided to spare <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-kl-rahul-shines-as-punjab-beat-mumbai-by-eight-wickets-206767">Punjab's, Mayank Agarwal</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Krunal did an impression of breaking the stumps with Mayank Agarwal, the non-striker, out of the crease before the ball the released but eventually dealt leniently with the situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident happened during Punjab vs Mumbai match at the IS Bindra Stadium in the tenth over of Punjab's innings when Agarwal was playing at 19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mayank went on to score 43 runs off 21 balls and Punjab successful chased down the set target of 177 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the incident, the camera was immediately focused at Ravichandran Aswin, who ran out Rajasthan's Jos Buttler the same way without giving him any warning in their campaign opener.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident was legal, however, it triggered the spirit of game debate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Buttler's dismissal changed the course of game and Punjab registered a win and earned two crucial points.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"Krunal Pandya doesn't go through with the delivery and Mayank Agarwal was not inside the crease. Was that pause to warn Agarwal?"<a href="https://twitter.com/krunalpandya24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@krunalpandya24</a> played it like a gentleman<br />
And not like 💩 <a href="https://twitter.com/ashwinravi99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ashwinravi99</a><br />
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Krunal right now to Ashwin<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Krunal could have been an opportunist to mankad Mayank Agarwal. It could have changed the complexion of the game. But he chose not to. That's how it's supposed to be. Hope you get it Mr. Ashwin. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KXIPvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KXIPvMI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2019?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2019</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCvKKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCvKKR</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Krunal Pandya is gave a good answer to R Ashwin by Mankad with Mayank Agarwal Agree ??</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">IPL 2019: Watch Krunal Pandya Gives A ”Mankading” Warning To Mayank Agarwal Ever since the off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin affected Mankading to dismiss Jos Buttler, it has become a headliner in the game... <a href="https://t.co/r36hhDvupq">https://t.co/r36hhDvupq</a> <a href="https://t.co/2QQiemxO79">pic.twitter.com/2QQiemxO79</a></p>
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The twelfth edition of Indian Premier League is in its full swing and has seen enough in the first week, from mesmerising performances to controversies also. Another incident of "Mankading", which means a bowler running out a batsman before delivering the ball at the non-striker's end was about to happen but Mumbai's Krunal Pandya decided to spare Punjab's, Mayank Agarwal.

The twelfth edition of Indian Premier League is in its full swing and has seen enough in the first week, from mesmerising performances to controversies also. Another incident of "Mankading", which means a bowler running out a batsman before delivering the ball at the non-striker's end was about to happen but Mumbai's Krunal Pandya decided to spare Punjab's, Mayank Agarwal. Krunal did an impression of breaking the stumps with Mayank Agarwal, the non-striker, out of the crease before the ball the released but eventually dealt leniently with the situation. The incident happened during Punjab vs Mumbai match at the IS Bindra Stadium in the tenth over of Punjab's innings when Agarwal was playing at 19. Mayank went on to score 43 runs off 21 balls and Punjab successful chased down the set target of 177 runs. After the incident, the camera was immediately focused at Ravichandran Aswin, who ran out Rajasthan's Jos Buttler the same way without giving him any warning in their campaign opener. The incident was legal, however, it triggered the spirit of game debate. Buttler's dismissal changed the course of game and Punjab registered a win and earned two crucial points. https://t.co/7nII6kes89 Mankading updates - Krunal Pandya DOESN'T mankad Mayank Agarwal, settles with a warning. #cricket — Reddit Cricket (@Reddit_Cricket) March 30, 2019 × Here are some Twitter reactions on the incident: "Krunal Pandya doesn't go through with the delivery and Mayank Agarwal was not inside the crease. Was that pause to warn Agarwal?"@krunalpandya24 played it like a gentleman And not like 💩 @ashwinravi99 Krunal right now to Ashwin "നിന്റെ തന്ത അല്ല എന്റെ തന്ത 😎😎" 💙 #MI #L — Jithu K (@jithupattattu) March 30, 2019 × Krunal could have been an opportunist to mankad Mayank Agarwal. It could have changed the complexion of the game. But he chose not to. That's how it's supposed to be. Hope you get it Mr. Ashwin. #KXIPvMI #IPL #IPL2019 #DCvKKR — TheBalancingAct (@omkar1986) March 30, 2019 × Krunal Pandya is gave a good answer to R Ashwin by Mankad with Mayank Agarwal Agree ?? — Vikrant Vyas (@VikrantVyas6) March 30, 2019 × IPL 2019: Watch Krunal Pandya Gives A ”Mankading” Warning To Mayank Agarwal Ever since the off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin affected Mankading to dismiss Jos Buttler, it has become a headliner in the game... https://t.co/r36hhDvupq pic.twitter.com/2QQiemxO79 — HAFEEZ PARDESI (@VOICE_2U) March 30, 2019 ×

Another 'Mankad'? See what happened in Punjab vs Mumbai IPL match

<p>Punjab's opener KL Rahul stood out with his&nbsp;unbeaten 71-run knock his side registered a&nbsp;comfortable eight-wicket victory Rohit Sharma-led&nbsp;Mumbai on Saturday at the IS Bindra Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rahul found a determined ally in his co-opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/chris-gayle-becomes-first-batsman-to-hit-300-ipl-sixes-206753">Chris Gayle</a> to give a stable start to his team.&nbsp;This was Punjab's second win in three games while Mumbai lost their second game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gayle, who scored 40 off 24 balls, became the first batsman in Indian Premier League history to hit more breach 300 sixes mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gayle batted in a manner only he can as he cleared his front leg and hit those towering sixes but in the but in eighth over, he lost his wicket to Krunal Pandya.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mayank Agarwal (43) and David Miller (15) also contributed with their bats when required.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the first innings, Mumbai managed 176 for 7 after being put into bat.</p>

<p>Quinton de Kock with a 39-ball-60 created a platform which the middle-order, unfortunately, didn't make full use of before Hardik smashed 31 off 19 balls to enable Mumbai&nbsp;to get past the&nbsp;175-run mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the home team, it was the lesser-known Ashwin -- Murugan, who emerged as the most successful bowler with figures of 2 for 25 from his four overs.</p>

<p>Skipper Ravichandran Ashwin didn't get any wickets but gave away only 26 runs in his four overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pace troika of Shami (2/40 in 4 overs), Andrew Tye (1/40 in 4 overs) and Hardus Viljoen (2/40 in 4 overs) were among wickets but bowled a lot of loose deliveries, giving away 13 fours and three sixes.</p>


Punjab's opener KL Rahul stood out with his unbeaten 71-run knock his side registered a comfortable eight-wicket victory Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai on Saturday at the IS Bindra Stadium.

Punjab's opener KL Rahul stood out with his unbeaten 71-run knock his side registered a comfortable eight-wicket victory Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai on Saturday at the IS Bindra Stadium. Rahul found a determined ally in his co-opener Chris Gayle to give a stable start to his team. This was Punjab's second win in three games while Mumbai lost their second game. Gayle, who scored 40 off 24 balls, became the first batsman in Indian Premier League history to hit more breach 300 sixes mark. Gayle batted in a manner only he can as he cleared his front leg and hit those towering sixes but in the but in eighth over, he lost his wicket to Krunal Pandya. Mayank Agarwal (43) and David Miller (15) also contributed with their bats when required. Winning moments from Mohali as @lionsdenkxip win their first home game 🕺🕺#VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/eCig10twgk — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2019 × In the first innings, Mumbai managed 176 for 7 after being put into bat. Quinton de Kock with a 39-ball-60 created a platform which the middle-order, unfortunately, didn't make full use of before Hardik smashed 31 off 19 balls to enable Mumbai to get past the 175-run mark. For the home team, it was the lesser-known Ashwin -- Murugan, who emerged as the most successful bowler with figures of 2 for 25 from his four overs. Skipper Ravichandran Ashwin didn't get any wickets but gave away only 26 runs in his four overs. The pace troika of Shami (2/40 in 4 overs), Andrew Tye (1/40 in 4 overs) and Hardus Viljoen (2/40 in 4 overs) were among wickets but bowled a lot of loose deliveries, giving away 13 fours and three sixes.

IPL 2019: KL Rahul shines as Punjab beat Mumbai by eight wickets

<p>Punjab's star batsman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=Chris+Gayle">Chris Gayle</a>, who is currently in his prime form, became the first batsman in the Indian Premier League history to hit 300 sixes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gayle achieved this feat in IPL 2019 while playing against Mumbai at the IS Bindra Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, Gayle has struck 302 IPL sixes and is followed by AB de Villiers (192) and MS Dhoni (187).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even Suresh Raina is very close in the race of most IPL sixes as he is just one sixer behind Dhoni.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the match against Mumbai, Gayle lost his wicket to Krunal Pandya after scoring 40 runs off 24 balls.&nbsp;</p>

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Punjab's star batsman Chris Gayle, who is currently in his prime form, became the first batsman in the Indian Premier League history to hit 300 sixes. Gayle achieved this feat in IPL 2019 while playing against Mumbai at the IS Bindra Stadium.

Punjab's star batsman Chris Gayle, who is currently in his prime form, became the first batsman in the Indian Premier League history to hit 300 sixes. Gayle achieved this feat in IPL 2019 while playing against Mumbai at the IS Bindra Stadium. So far, Gayle has struck 302 IPL sixes and is followed by AB de Villiers (192) and MS Dhoni (187). Even Suresh Raina is very close in the race of most IPL sixes as he is just one sixer behind Dhoni. In the match against Mumbai, Gayle lost his wicket to Krunal Pandya after scoring 40 runs off 24 balls. The Universe Boss @henrygayle becomes the first person to breach the 300 IPL sixes mark 🙌🙌🕺 pic.twitter.com/4T7LTCRTfI — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2019 ×

Chris Gayle becomes first batsman to hit 300 IPL sixes

IPL 2019, Punjab vs Mumbai: Key players to watch out for

<p>Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli Thursday slammed the on-field umpires for ignoring the no-ball Mumbai pacer Lasith Malinga had bowled on the last ball of the match.</p>

<p>Malinga, who was bowling the last over, had delivered a no ball, which the umpires missed, and eventually resulted in Bangalore losing their second game. The Mumbai players started celebrating their win and it was the third umpire who noticed the no-ball while seeing the replay.</p>

<p>Kohli said the umpires should have been more careful as it is not a club cricket, it's IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We playing at the IPL level and not playing club cricket. The umpires should have had their eyes open. That is a ridiculous call at the last ball. If it is a game of margins, I don't know what is happening. They should have been more sharp and careful out there. When they were 145 for 7, we should have done better," Kohli said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bangalore's Shivam Dube was the batsman to play the last ball and if noticed then the game could have gone in Bangalore;'s favour.</p>

<p>The Virat Kohli-led side eventually lost the match by six runs. For the side, AB de Villiers kept the team in the hunt as he slammed 70 in 41 balls. he remained unbeaten at the ned along with Dube who made nine in five balls.&nbsp;</p>


Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli Thursday slammed the on-field umpires for ignoring the no-ball Mumbai pacer Lasith Malinga had bowled on the last ball of the match.

Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli Thursday slammed the on-field umpires for ignoring the no-ball Mumbai pacer Lasith Malinga had bowled on the last ball of the match. Malinga, who was bowling the last over, had delivered a no ball, which the umpires missed, and eventually resulted in Bangalore losing their second game. The Mumbai players started celebrating their win and it was the third umpire who noticed the no-ball while seeing the replay. Kohli said the umpires should have been more careful as it is not a club cricket, it's IPL. "We playing at the IPL level and not playing club cricket. The umpires should have had their eyes open. That is a ridiculous call at the last ball. If it is a game of margins, I don't know what is happening. They should have been more sharp and careful out there. When they were 145 for 7, we should have done better," Kohli said. Last ball of the match. 7 to win, 6 for a super over. Warne: “Malinga has played 4000 games. He won’t bowl a no ball”. It wasn’t called... #ipl pic.twitter.com/6Fjqv41ZKq — Ben Thapa (@BenThapa82) March 28, 2019 × Bangalore's Shivam Dube was the batsman to play the last ball and if noticed then the game could have gone in Bangalore;'s favour. The Virat Kohli-led side eventually lost the match by six runs. For the side, AB de Villiers kept the team in the hunt as he slammed 70 in 41 balls. he remained unbeaten at the ned along with Dube who made nine in five balls.

'We playing at IPL level, not club cricket,' Virat Kohli to on-field umpires for missing a no-ball

<p>An umpiring howler off the last deliver cost&nbsp;Bangalore dearly as Mumbai pipped the hosts by six runs largely due to Jasprit Bumrah's brilliant spell at the death in an IPL encounter on Thursday.</p>

<p>Needing six to take the game into Super Over, Lasith Malinga's final delivery to Shivam Dube was a no-ball that was missed by the on-field umpires as Bangalore managed 181 for 5 in reply to 187 for 8 by Mumbai Indians.</p>

<p>What hurt them more was AB de Villiers, who nearly took his team to victory with an unbeaten 70 off 41 balls would have faced the free-hit. Both umpires C Nandan and ICC Elite Panel's S Ravi bungled completely leaving Virat Kohli seething in anger.</p>

<p>But nothing can be taken away from fit-again Bumrah's mastery at the death as he singlehandedly won it for Mumbai with superb 17th and 19th overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During chase, Kohli signalled his intentions at the beginning itself hitting Jasprit Bumrah for three consecutive boundaries in one over. Hardik Pandya was slashed through the point and cover driven for successive boundaries.</p>

<p>Mayank Markande, who dismissed Parthiv Patel (31 off 22 balls) with a googly was hit for a straight boundary by Kohli. On the day, Kohli became the second man after Suresh Raina to complete 5000 runs in Indian Premier League.&nbsp;</p>

<p>De Villiers, who got a reprieve when Yuvraj Singh failed to anticipate a sharp chance in the slip cordon, got his act together and dispatched Markande into the stands. De Villiers then got his second six off Lasith Malinga to finally get into the groove.</p>

<p>With the partnership one short of 50-run mark, Bumrah came back for his second spell and bowled a sharp bouncer and the Bangalore skipper couldn't maintain his balance trying to execute a pull-shot as Hardik Pandya completed the formalities.</p>

<p>However, De Villiers, who was set by then was in a mood to take Malinga to the cleaners. A shadow of his old self, Malinga was missing length most of the times and two huge sixes in the 16th over of the Lankan slinger saw De Villiers get the equation down to 41 off 24 balls.</p>

<p>But Bumrah kept Mumbai in the match giving away only one run in the 17th over as 40 was required off the last three overs.</p>

<p>Put into bat, Hardik muscled a couple into the stands and one out of sight to help Mumbai Indians recover from a middle-order collapse and post a decent 187 for 8.</p>

<p>Pandya hit three sixes and two fours in his unbeaten 32 off 14 balls after Yuzvendra Chahal (4/38 in 4 overs) reduced Mumbai from a comfortable 124 for 2 to 147 for 7. MI lost five wickets in a space of 3.3 overs for only 23 runs.</p>

<p>This was after a vintage Yuvraj Singh was raising visions of a six sixes over with three maximums in Chahal's 14th over. However, he wasn't fourth time lucky as Chahal's courage to maintain flighting the ball yielded results.</p>

<p>Chahal then removed Suryakumar Yadav (38 off 24 balls) and Kieron Pollard in quick succession to bring RCB right back in the match.</p>

<p>It was then left to Hardik Pandya to score the bulk of the 30 runs in the final two overs to take MI to a fighting total on a placid batting track.</p>

<p>In fact, Hardik's third and final six went out of the stadium as he gestured to the dressing rooms pointing his bulging biceps.</p>

<p>However, at the beginning it looked like Mumbai would cross the 200-run mark as Rohit Sharma (48 off 33 balls) and Quinton de Kock (23 off 20) added 54 for the opening stand but it was foiled by Chahal's lion-hearted bowling.</p>


An umpiring howler off the last deliver cost Bangalore dearly as Mumbai pipped the hosts by six runs largely due to Jasprit Bumrah's brilliant spell at the death in an IPL encounter on Thursday.

An umpiring howler off the last deliver cost Bangalore dearly as Mumbai pipped the hosts by six runs largely due to Jasprit Bumrah's brilliant spell at the death in an IPL encounter on Thursday. Needing six to take the game into Super Over, Lasith Malinga's final delivery to Shivam Dube was a no-ball that was missed by the on-field umpires as Bangalore managed 181 for 5 in reply to 187 for 8 by Mumbai Indians. What hurt them more was AB de Villiers, who nearly took his team to victory with an unbeaten 70 off 41 balls would have faced the free-hit. Both umpires C Nandan and ICC Elite Panel's S Ravi bungled completely leaving Virat Kohli seething in anger. But nothing can be taken away from fit-again Bumrah's mastery at the death as he singlehandedly won it for Mumbai with superb 17th and 19th overs. During chase, Kohli signalled his intentions at the beginning itself hitting Jasprit Bumrah for three consecutive boundaries in one over. Hardik Pandya was slashed through the point and cover driven for successive boundaries. Mayank Markande, who dismissed Parthiv Patel (31 off 22 balls) with a googly was hit for a straight boundary by Kohli. On the day, Kohli became the second man after Suresh Raina to complete 5000 runs in Indian Premier League. De Villiers, who got a reprieve when Yuvraj Singh failed to anticipate a sharp chance in the slip cordon, got his act together and dispatched Markande into the stands. De Villiers then got his second six off Lasith Malinga to finally get into the groove. With the partnership one short of 50-run mark, Bumrah came back for his second spell and bowled a sharp bouncer and the Bangalore skipper couldn't maintain his balance trying to execute a pull-shot as Hardik Pandya completed the formalities. However, De Villiers, who was set by then was in a mood to take Malinga to the cleaners. A shadow of his old self, Malinga was missing length most of the times and two huge sixes in the 16th over of the Lankan slinger saw De Villiers get the equation down to 41 off 24 balls. But Bumrah kept Mumbai in the match giving away only one run in the 17th over as 40 was required off the last three overs. Put into bat, Hardik muscled a couple into the stands and one out of sight to help Mumbai Indians recover from a middle-order collapse and post a decent 187 for 8. Pandya hit three sixes and two fours in his unbeaten 32 off 14 balls after Yuzvendra Chahal (4/38 in 4 overs) reduced Mumbai from a comfortable 124 for 2 to 147 for 7. MI lost five wickets in a space of 3.3 overs for only 23 runs. This was after a vintage Yuvraj Singh was raising visions of a six sixes over with three maximums in Chahal's 14th over. However, he wasn't fourth time lucky as Chahal's courage to maintain flighting the ball yielded results. Chahal then removed Suryakumar Yadav (38 off 24 balls) and Kieron Pollard in quick succession to bring RCB right back in the match. It was then left to Hardik Pandya to score the bulk of the 30 runs in the final two overs to take MI to a fighting total on a placid batting track. In fact, Hardik's third and final six went out of the stadium as he gestured to the dressing rooms pointing his bulging biceps. However, at the beginning it looked like Mumbai would cross the 200-run mark as Rohit Sharma (48 off 33 balls) and Quinton de Kock (23 off 20) added 54 for the opening stand but it was foiled by Chahal's lion-hearted bowling.

Umpiring howler creates controversy as Mumbai beat Bangalore under controversial

<p>Team India's captain Virat Kohli will be up against ODI team vice captain Rohit Sharma and World's No 1 bowler in ODI Jasprit Bumrah as Bangalore (RCB) host Mumbai in the seventh game of the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).</p>

<p>Bumrah's shoulder injury scare was a cause of concern for the Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai but the pacer have recovered in time to be back in the fold.</p>

<p>Both teams will be eager to register their first win of the IPL and the onus will be on Kohli and Rohit, as both of them failed with the bat in their respective opening matches.</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians will also be boosted by the availability of Sri Lankan Lasith Malinga.</p>

<p>Yuvraj Singh will also be in focus after the 37-year-old started the season on a classy note hitting a sublime half-century against Delhi.</p>

<p>Mitchell McClenaghan will be eager to face the challenge of bowling to Kohli, AB De Villers and Shimron Hetmyer.</p>

<p>Bangalore will expect its batsmen to put up a formidable total after they were bundled out for a paltry 70 in 17.1 overs against the Chennai in the opening match of the season.</p>

<p>With power-hitters like Kohli, AB de Villiers in the team, that should not be an uphill task as the game will be played at Bangalore's home ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal will again be the key man in the Bangalore bowling attack. &nbsp;</p>


Team India's captain Virat Kohli will be up against ODI team vice captain Rohit Sharma and World's No 1 bowler in ODI Jasprit Bumrah as Bangalore (RCB) host Mumbai in the seventh game of the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Team India's captain Virat Kohli will be up against ODI team vice captain Rohit Sharma and World's No 1 bowler in ODI Jasprit Bumrah as Bangalore (RCB) host Mumbai in the seventh game of the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Bumrah's shoulder injury scare was a cause of concern for the Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai but the pacer have recovered in time to be back in the fold. Both teams will be eager to register their first win of the IPL and the onus will be on Kohli and Rohit, as both of them failed with the bat in their respective opening matches. Mumbai Indians will also be boosted by the availability of Sri Lankan Lasith Malinga. Yuvraj Singh will also be in focus after the 37-year-old started the season on a classy note hitting a sublime half-century against Delhi. Mitchell McClenaghan will be eager to face the challenge of bowling to Kohli, AB De Villers and Shimron Hetmyer. Bangalore will expect its batsmen to put up a formidable total after they were bundled out for a paltry 70 in 17.1 overs against the Chennai in the opening match of the season. With power-hitters like Kohli, AB de Villiers in the team, that should not be an uphill task as the game will be played at Bangalore's home ground. Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal will again be the key man in the Bangalore bowling attack.

IPL 2019: Virat Kohli will be up against Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma as Bangalore face Mumbai

<p>Mumbai inducted young West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph in place of injured New Zealander Adam Milne for the remaining season of the 12th edition of Indian Premier League.</p>

<p>22-year-old Joseph made his Test debut in 2016 and took 10 wickets in West Indies recent home 2-1 series triumph against England.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Milne suffered from a heel injury and was ruled out of Mumbai's opening encounter against Delhi.</p>

<p>Delhi went on set a score of 213/6 after 20 overs while Mumbai were all-out for 176.</p>

<p>The Shreays Iyer-side won the game by 37 runs. However, they lost their second game to Chennai at Feroz Shah Kotla.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Three-time champions Mumbai will Bangalore later in the evening for their second game. &nbsp;</p>


Mumbai inducted young West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph in place of injured New Zealander Adam Milne for the remaining season of the 12th edition of Indian Premier League.

Mumbai inducted young West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph in place of injured New Zealander Adam Milne for the remaining season of the 12th edition of Indian Premier League. 22-year-old Joseph made his Test debut in 2016 and took 10 wickets in West Indies recent home 2-1 series triumph against England. Meanwhile, Milne suffered from a heel injury and was ruled out of Mumbai's opening encounter against Delhi. Delhi went on set a score of 213/6 after 20 overs while Mumbai were all-out for 176. The Shreays Iyer-side won the game by 37 runs. However, they lost their second game to Chennai at Feroz Shah Kotla. Three-time champions Mumbai will Bangalore later in the evening for their second game.

IPL 2019: Mumbai induct West Indies' Alzarri Joseph in place of injured Adam Milne

<p>Hours before <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-virat-kohli-up-against-jasprit-bumrah-rohit-sharma-as-bangalore-face-mumbai-206118">Bangalore host Mumbai at M Chinnaswamy stadium</a> for the seventh game of the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), a bowler from the 'red brigade' was spotted having a similar action as of World no 1 ODI bowler Jasprit Bumrah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the uninitiated, Bumrah is the leading bowler of Mumbai and will take on Virat Kohli-led IPL team, later in the evening.</p>

<p>From his unique action to his accurate bowling, Bumrah has created a name for himself with many young bowlers trying to adapt his style of bowling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video posted by the 'Paltan' where they have the video of Bumrah and the Bangalore bowler side by side, the similarity between their actions is evident.</p>

<p>The run-up of the two bowlers is exactly the same and while Bumrah's hands are closer to his body while running down to bowl, the Bangalore bowler's hands are a bit stretched.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While it is still unclear who the bowler in the Bangalore nets is, it will be interesting to see if the Virat Kohli inducts him in the team in the future and unleash the mystery.</p>

<p>Bumrah, who was Mumbai find, debuted for them back in 2013 and six years down the line, he is leading the bowling attack for India.</p>

<p>Both Bangalore and Mumbai would be eager to register their first win as the two were thrashed by Chennai and Delhi respectively in their campaign openers. &nbsp;</p>


Hours before Bangalore host Mumbai at M Chinnaswamy stadium for the seventh game of the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), a bowler from the 'red brigade' was spotted having a similar action as of World no 1 ODI bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

Hours before Bangalore host Mumbai at M Chinnaswamy stadium for the seventh game of the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), a bowler from the 'red brigade' was spotted having a similar action as of World no 1 ODI bowler Jasprit Bumrah. For the uninitiated, Bumrah is the leading bowler of Mumbai and will take on Virat Kohli-led IPL team, later in the evening. From his unique action to his accurate bowling, Bumrah has created a name for himself with many young bowlers trying to adapt his style of bowling. In a video posted by the 'Paltan' where they have the video of Bumrah and the Bangalore bowler side by side, the similarity between their actions is evident. The run-up of the two bowlers is exactly the same and while Bumrah's hands are closer to his body while running down to bowl, the Bangalore bowler's hands are a bit stretched. <@Jaspritbumrah93 bowling action>... CTRL + C... CTRL + V 🤔 #OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/4EZZwMGsqX — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 27, 2019 × While it is still unclear who the bowler in the Bangalore nets is, it will be interesting to see if the Virat Kohli inducts him in the team in the future and unleash the mystery. Bumrah, who was Mumbai find, debuted for them back in 2013 and six years down the line, he is leading the bowling attack for India. Both Bangalore and Mumbai would be eager to register their first win as the two were thrashed by Chennai and Delhi respectively in their campaign openers.

Watch: Has Virat Kohli-led Bangalore found their own Jasprit Bumrah?

Mumbai vs Bangalore: From Malinga's arrival to Chahal's form, key players to watch out for

<p>Former Indian fast bowler Steve Smith on Monday conceded that Steve Smith was wrong in orchestrating ball-tampering but stressed that life ban for him would be too harsh.</p>

<p>"Life ban for them would be too harsh, not just for them but for any player," Nehra said.</p>

<p>The left-arm pacer had the same opinion for David Warner too.</p>

<p>"You have to give them [Smith and David Warner] credit that they accepted to ball-tampering and stood down from captaincy and vice-captaincy," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On being asked about their future upcoming IPL season, Nehra said they should not be expelled and should be allowed to play as players.<br />
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"I do not think they should be expelled from IPL. Even if they play as players and not as captains for their respective franchises, the teams would be benefitted."</p>

<p>He urged the cricket fraternity to move forward now as they have accepted their mistake.</p>

<p>On Saturday, Smith confessed that the decision on ball-tampering had been taken by the leadership group of the team.</p>

<p>Following the confession, he and Warner stood down as captain and vice-captain respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Today, Smith also stood down as the captain of his IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. India's Test batsman Ajinky Rahane has been announced as his replacement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the ball-tampering act, ICC handed Smith a one-match suspension and fined 100 per cent of his match fee for his leadership role in the shameful act.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, Australia opener Cameron Bancroft has been fined 75 per cent of his match fee and handed three demerit points for breaching Level 2 of the ICC Code of Conduct.</p>


The left-arm pacer had the same opinion for David Warner too

Former Indian fast bowler Steve Smith on Monday conceded that Steve Smith was wrong in orchestrating ball-tampering but stressed that life ban for him would be too harsh. "Life ban for them would be too harsh, not just for them but for any player," Nehra said. The left-arm pacer had the same opinion for David Warner too. "You have to give them [Smith and David Warner] credit that they accepted to ball-tampering and stood down from captaincy and vice-captaincy," he added. On being asked about their future upcoming IPL season, Nehra said they should not be expelled and should be allowed to play as players. "I do not think they should be expelled from IPL. Even if they play as players and not as captains for their respective franchises, the teams would be benefitted." He urged the cricket fraternity to move forward now as they have accepted their mistake. On Saturday, Smith confessed that the decision on ball-tampering had been taken by the leadership group of the team. Following the confession, he and Warner stood down as captain and vice-captain respectively. Today, Smith also stood down as the captain of his IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. India's Test batsman Ajinky Rahane has been announced as his replacement. For the ball-tampering act, ICC handed Smith a one-match suspension and fined 100 per cent of his match fee for his leadership role in the shameful act. Additionally, Australia opener Cameron Bancroft has been fined 75 per cent of his match fee and handed three demerit points for breaching Level 2 of the ICC Code of Conduct.

Too harsh': Ashish Nehra on life ban for Steve Smith

<p>The 17-year-old Rasikh Salam, who was picked at his base price of Rs 20 lakh by Mumbai, played his first <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">India Premier League</a> match against Delhi at the Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He received his maiden cap from former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan, who is Mumbai's Director of Cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Salam is the only third cricketer from Kashmir to have been picked by an IPL franchise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He came to sight after his performances in district-level tournaments from where he was spotted by former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Salam,&nbsp;who hails from Kulgaam district, made his first-class debut for Jammu &amp; Kashmir in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy on 30 December 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And on February 22, 2019, he made his Twenty20 debut for Jammu &amp; Kashmir in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the practice session of Mumbai, Salam stunned the spectators with his pace and bounce.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the moment, he has emerged as a great option for the two-time title winners Mumbai when veteran Sri Lankan speedster Lasith Malinga is set to miss the first six games for the franchise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Parvez Rasool, an off-break bowler, was the first one from the northern state, to play in the cash-rich tournament. Rasool represented two IPL teams Pune&nbsp;and Hyderabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another player from Jammu and Kashmir, Manzoor Dar was picked up by IPL franchise Punjab last year but did not feature in any game.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A report on franchise's website stated, "The entire team also saw the first glimpse of the 17-year-old pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, Rasikh Salam Dar. The youngster, who returned after an injury lay-off, bent his back and was not shy to bowl the short ball."</p>

<p>"Rasikh was bowling probing lines under the guidance of bowling coach Shane Bond. Rasikh bowled in tandem with our seasoned campaigner Mitchell McClenaghan," the statement included.&nbsp;</p>


The 17-year-old Rasikh Salam, who was picked at his base price of Rs 20 lakh by Mumbai, played his first India Premier League match against Delhi at the Wankhede Stadium.

The 17-year-old Rasikh Salam, who was picked at his base price of Rs 20 lakh by Mumbai, played his first India Premier League match against Delhi at the Wankhede Stadium. He received his maiden cap from former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan, who is Mumbai's Director of Cricket. Salam is the only third cricketer from Kashmir to have been picked by an IPL franchise. He came to sight after his performances in district-level tournaments from where he was spotted by former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan. Salam, who hails from Kulgaam district, made his first-class debut for Jammu & Kashmir in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy on 30 December 2018. And on February 22, 2019, he made his Twenty20 debut for Jammu & Kashmir in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. During the practice session of Mumbai, Salam stunned the spectators with his pace and bounce. At the moment, he has emerged as a great option for the two-time title winners Mumbai when veteran Sri Lankan speedster Lasith Malinga is set to miss the first six games for the franchise. Parvez Rasool, an off-break bowler, was the first one from the northern state, to play in the cash-rich tournament. Rasool represented two IPL teams Pune and Hyderabad. Another player from Jammu and Kashmir, Manzoor Dar was picked up by IPL franchise Punjab last year but did not feature in any game. Meet Rasikh Salam - the youngest player from Jammu and Kashmir to make his debut in the @IPL 💙 Go boy, make us proud!#CricketMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #OneFamily #MIvDC pic.twitter.com/1GrKyBFg4w — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 24, 2019 × A report on franchise's website stated, "The entire team also saw the first glimpse of the 17-year-old pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, Rasikh Salam Dar. The youngster, who returned after an injury lay-off, bent his back and was not shy to bowl the short ball." "Rasikh was bowling probing lines under the guidance of bowling coach Shane Bond. Rasikh bowled in tandem with our seasoned campaigner Mitchell McClenaghan," the statement included.

IPL 2019: Meet Kashmir's young cricketer Rasikh Salam, who debuts for Mumbai

<p>Mumbai Sunday won the toss and elected to bowl against Delhi in their campaign opener of the 12th edition of Indian Premier League.<br />
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Veteran Yuvraj Singh and Quinton de Kock figured in the Mumbai playing XI, while Rasikh Salam, the medium-pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, made his IPL debut.</p>

<p>For Delhi, there was no place for Colin Munro, but Keemo Paul got a chance in a packed bowling attack. The visitors also ignored leg-spinners Sandeep Lamichhane and Amit Mishra, instead giving a place to Rahul Tewatia.</p>

<p><strong>Teams:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Delhi: </strong>Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer (capt), Rishabh Pant, Colin Ingram, Keemo Paul, Axar Patel, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Ishant Sharma.</p>

<p><strong>Mumbai: </strong>Rohit Sharma (capt), Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Yuvraj Singh, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Ben Cutting, Mitchell McClenaghan, Rasikh Salam, Jasprit Bumrah.</p>


Mumbai Sunday won the toss and elected to bowl against Delhi in their campaign opener of the 12th edition of Indian Premier League. Veteran Yuvraj Singh and Quinton de Kock figured in the Mumbai playing XI, while Rasikh Salam, the medium-pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, made his IPL debut.

Mumbai Sunday won the toss and elected to bowl against Delhi in their campaign opener of the 12th edition of Indian Premier League. Veteran Yuvraj Singh and Quinton de Kock figured in the Mumbai playing XI, while Rasikh Salam, the medium-pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, made his IPL debut. For Delhi, there was no place for Colin Munro, but Keemo Paul got a chance in a packed bowling attack. The visitors also ignored leg-spinners Sandeep Lamichhane and Amit Mishra, instead giving a place to Rahul Tewatia. Teams: Delhi: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer (capt), Rishabh Pant, Colin Ingram, Keemo Paul, Axar Patel, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Ishant Sharma. Mumbai: Rohit Sharma (capt), Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Yuvraj Singh, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Ben Cutting, Mitchell McClenaghan, Rasikh Salam, Jasprit Bumrah.

IPL 2019: Mumbai elect to bowl against rechristened Delhi

IPL 2019: Key players in Mumbai vs Delhi clash

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">annual cricket carnival</a> has started, India's cricket fanatics are ready for two-months of 8 pm binge-watch and have enough topics for their 9 pm dinner table discussions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the third match of IPL 2019, Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai will take on Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi at Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here are the strength and weaknesses of both the teams, let's see how the match will conclude.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Strength and weaknesses of Mumbai:</strong></p>

<p>The magnificent Rohit Sharma, who has played some match-winning knock in past is the strength of the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And in the bowling department, pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are Mumbai's core.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And to add more strength, Mumbai have added legendary Yuvraj Singh to their squad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It would be interesting to see how Mumbai will manage Bumrah's workload, especially when veteran Sri Lankan speedster Lasith Malinga is set to miss the first six games for the franchise.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Strength and weaknesses of Delhi:</strong></p>

<p>In this edition, Delhi have Shikhar Dhawan in their armoury and Dhawan would be keen to get runs in the before the World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also, Shreyas Iyer and stumper Rishabh Pant will step their game to bolster their World Cup chances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delhi also boasts of Prithvi Shaw, Manjot Karla and experienced campaigners like Colin Munro and Chris Morris, who can give stability to the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the likes of Trent Boult, Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada and Nathu Singh on board, Delhi's bowling attack looks a potent force.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The problem might occur with the middle-order batting as Delhi lack batsmen in the depth.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Probable playing XI:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Mumbai: Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Ben Cutting, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mayank Markande, Jasprit Bumrah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delhi: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer (c), Colin Ingram, Rishabh Pant(wk), Axar Patel, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Sandeep Lamichhane, Ishant Sharma.&nbsp;</p>


The annual cricket carnival has started, India's cricket fanatics are ready for two-months of 8 pm binge-watch and have enough topics for their 9 pm dinner table discussions.

The annual cricket carnival has started, India's cricket fanatics are ready for two-months of 8 pm binge-watch and have enough topics for their 9 pm dinner table discussions. In the third match of IPL 2019, Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai will take on Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi at Wankhede Stadium. Here are the strength and weaknesses of both the teams, let's see how the match will conclude. Strength and weaknesses of Mumbai: The magnificent Rohit Sharma, who has played some match-winning knock in past is the strength of the team. And in the bowling department, pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are Mumbai's core. And to add more strength, Mumbai have added legendary Yuvraj Singh to their squad. It would be interesting to see how Mumbai will manage Bumrah's workload, especially when veteran Sri Lankan speedster Lasith Malinga is set to miss the first six games for the franchise. × Strength and weaknesses of Delhi: In this edition, Delhi have Shikhar Dhawan in their armoury and Dhawan would be keen to get runs in the before the World Cup. Also, Shreyas Iyer and stumper Rishabh Pant will step their game to bolster their World Cup chances. Delhi also boasts of Prithvi Shaw, Manjot Karla and experienced campaigners like Colin Munro and Chris Morris, who can give stability to the team. With the likes of Trent Boult, Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada and Nathu Singh on board, Delhi's bowling attack looks a potent force. The problem might occur with the middle-order batting as Delhi lack batsmen in the depth. Probable playing XI: Mumbai: Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Ben Cutting, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mayank Markande, Jasprit Bumrah. Delhi: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer (c), Colin Ingram, Rishabh Pant(wk), Axar Patel, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Sandeep Lamichhane, Ishant Sharma.

IPL 2019: Who will win when Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai host Delhi at Wankhede Stadium?

IPL 2019: Three-time IPL champions Mumbai to host Delhi at Wankhede Stadium

<p>Sri Lanka's veteran cricketer Lasith Malinga, who plays for Mumbai in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League</a>, will at least miss the first six matches of the IPL which is scheduled to begin from March 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Malinga was bought by Mumbai for Rs 2 crore, a team that will start their IPL campaign against Delhi at Wankhede Stadium on March 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I had asked the board for the No-Objection Certificate for me to play in the IPL, and they had said that was fine, but that all players who want to go to the World Cup would need to stay back for the provincial tournament," Malinga told ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Malinga has made himself unavailable for the team's first six matches as he will be participating in Sri Lanka's Super Provincial One-Day domestic tournament, slated from April 4 to April 11, in a bid to make it to the World cup team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So I told them I'd play in the provincial tournament, and I asked the board to inform Mumbai Indians and IPL, since it was their decision. I'm ok with losing those earnings from IPL. I'm doing it for the country," said Malinga.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Malinga, who had worked as a bowling mentor for Mumbai Indians last year, suggested that his franchise should replace him with someone else.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Once I become available for Mumbai Indians, I would have missed seven or eight games," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So there's probably no point in them waiting around for me. Better for them to find someone else to replace me with."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Malinga is currently the ODI skipper and it is highly likely that he would be picked in Sri Lanka's World Cup squad given that he has again emerged as the team's best ODI bowler over the past six months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If he makes the cut, Malinga will need to attend training camps through May, missing the IPL.&nbsp;</p>


Sri Lanka's veteran cricketer Lasith Malinga, who plays for Mumbai in the Indian Premier League, will at least miss the first six matches of the IPL which is scheduled to begin from March 23.

Sri Lanka's veteran cricketer Lasith Malinga, who plays for Mumbai in the Indian Premier League, will at least miss the first six matches of the IPL which is scheduled to begin from March 23. Malinga was bought by Mumbai for Rs 2 crore, a team that will start their IPL campaign against Delhi at Wankhede Stadium on March 24. "I had asked the board for the No-Objection Certificate for me to play in the IPL, and they had said that was fine, but that all players who want to go to the World Cup would need to stay back for the provincial tournament," Malinga told ESPNcricinfo. Malinga has made himself unavailable for the team's first six matches as he will be participating in Sri Lanka's Super Provincial One-Day domestic tournament, slated from April 4 to April 11, in a bid to make it to the World cup team. "So I told them I'd play in the provincial tournament, and I asked the board to inform Mumbai Indians and IPL, since it was their decision. I'm ok with losing those earnings from IPL. I'm doing it for the country," said Malinga. Malinga, who had worked as a bowling mentor for Mumbai Indians last year, suggested that his franchise should replace him with someone else. "Once I become available for Mumbai Indians, I would have missed seven or eight games," he said. "So there's probably no point in them waiting around for me. Better for them to find someone else to replace me with." Malinga is currently the ODI skipper and it is highly likely that he would be picked in Sri Lanka's World Cup squad given that he has again emerged as the team's best ODI bowler over the past six months. If he makes the cut, Malinga will need to attend training camps through May, missing the IPL.

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