<p>After Chennai, if there's one team that has made a difference in the Indian Premier League is Mumbai. Led by Rohit Sharma, Mumbai is the only team that first hit the rock bottom, and&nbsp;then have climbed the ladder and finally ended up winning the trophy.</p>

<p>With three IPL titles in their kitty, Mumbai are the most successful team in IPL history, alongside MS Dhoni's side.&nbsp;The 'Blue Jersey' were champions in 2013, 2015 and 2017. Going by history, all MI fans will fancy their chances of lifting the trophy this year.</p>

<p>With the tournament scheduled to commence from March 23, let’s take a look at the squad analysis of the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Strengths:</strong></p>

<p>Like every year, this tournament will also see Mumbai relying on all-rounders who can turn the game their way. &nbsp;Brothers Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard and Ben Cutting are the few names who can be useful with both bat and ball.</p>

<p>Another great buy that Mumbai made this year is Yuvraj Singh. though he has been out of form from a very long time but the experience he will bring to the dressing room will be invaluable.</p>

<p><strong>Weaknesses:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The team needs a regular performer at their No 3 position. &nbsp;The 2018 season saw an erratic performance from Ishan Kishan. If Mumbai want to be at the top of the table, they would want Kishan or to deliver his best right from the start of the tournament.</p>

<p>Speculations were their that Rohit might step in for the slot but he lately announced his decision of opening for the franchise this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Opportunities:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Suryakumar Yadav is the card which the side needs to play very carefully. He is one of those talents who can be used as per the need of the hour as he has proved that he is adaptable to any batting position.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2019-all-teams-and-their-squad-list-185821">IPL 2019: All teams and their squad list</a></strong></p>

<p>When the in-form Quinton De Kock joins skipper Rohit Sharma, the opening slot will be taken care of. If they want to up the net run rate, they can use Yadav in the No. 3 position and bring Ishan Kishan at no. 4. &nbsp;</p>

<p>If the openers end up being dismissed early, both Yadav and Kishan are capable enough to anchor the middle-order of the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Threats:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The only threat looms over Mumbai is that pace bowling unit will be led by the death-overs specialist Jasprit Bumrah, along with Mitchell McClenaghan. But there are high chances that Bumrah might be asked to rest for the latter part of the series, keeping in mind the ICC World Cup Mumbai will sweat a lot to fill his shoes.</p>

<p><strong>Teams:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Retained:</strong>&nbsp;Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Krunal Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Mayank Markande, Rahul Chahar, Anukul Roy, Siddhesh Lad, Aditya Tare, Quinton de Kock, Evin Lewis, Kieron Pollard, Ben Cutting, Mitchell McClenaghan, Adam Milne, Jason Behrendorff</p>

<p><strong>Traded:</strong>&nbsp;Quinton de Kock from Bangalore.</p>

<p><strong>Purchased:</strong>&nbsp;Lasith Malinga (Rs 2 crore), Anmolpreet Singh (Rs 80 lakh), Barinder Sran (Rs 3.40 crore), Pankaj Jaiswal (Rs 20 lakh), Rasikh Salam (Rs 20 lakh), Yuvraj Singh (Rs 1 crore)</p>


After Chennai, if there's one team that has made a difference in the Indian Premier League is Mumbai. Led by Rohit Sharma, Mumbai is the only team that first hit the rock bottom, and then have climbed the ladder and finally ended up winning the trophy.

After Chennai, if there's one team that has made a difference in the Indian Premier League is Mumbai. Led by Rohit Sharma, Mumbai is the only team that first hit the rock bottom, and then have climbed the ladder and finally ended up winning the trophy. With three IPL titles in their kitty, Mumbai are the most successful team in IPL history, alongside MS Dhoni's side. The 'Blue Jersey' were champions in 2013, 2015 and 2017. Going by history, all MI fans will fancy their chances of lifting the trophy this year. With the tournament scheduled to commence from March 23, let’s take a look at the squad analysis of the team. Strengths: Like every year, this tournament will also see Mumbai relying on all-rounders who can turn the game their way. Brothers Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard and Ben Cutting are the few names who can be useful with both bat and ball. Another great buy that Mumbai made this year is Yuvraj Singh. though he has been out of form from a very long time but the experience he will bring to the dressing room will be invaluable. Weaknesses: The team needs a regular performer at their No 3 position. The 2018 season saw an erratic performance from Ishan Kishan. If Mumbai want to be at the top of the table, they would want Kishan or to deliver his best right from the start of the tournament. Speculations were their that Rohit might step in for the slot but he lately announced his decision of opening for the franchise this year. Opportunities: Suryakumar Yadav is the card which the side needs to play very carefully. He is one of those talents who can be used as per the need of the hour as he has proved that he is adaptable to any batting position. Also read - IPL 2019: All teams and their squad list When the in-form Quinton De Kock joins skipper Rohit Sharma, the opening slot will be taken care of. If they want to up the net run rate, they can use Yadav in the No. 3 position and bring Ishan Kishan at no. 4. If the openers end up being dismissed early, both Yadav and Kishan are capable enough to anchor the middle-order of the team. Threats: The only threat looms over Mumbai is that pace bowling unit will be led by the death-overs specialist Jasprit Bumrah, along with Mitchell McClenaghan. But there are high chances that Bumrah might be asked to rest for the latter part of the series, keeping in mind the ICC World Cup Mumbai will sweat a lot to fill his shoes. Teams: Retained: Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Krunal Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Mayank Markande, Rahul Chahar, Anukul Roy, Siddhesh Lad, Aditya Tare, Quinton de Kock, Evin Lewis, Kieron Pollard, Ben Cutting, Mitchell McClenaghan, Adam Milne, Jason Behrendorff Traded: Quinton de Kock from Bangalore. Purchased: Lasith Malinga (Rs 2 crore), Anmolpreet Singh (Rs 80 lakh), Barinder Sran (Rs 3.40 crore), Pankaj Jaiswal (Rs 20 lakh), Rasikh Salam (Rs 20 lakh), Yuvraj Singh (Rs 1 crore)

IPL 2019: Squad analysis of Mumbai

<p>Rohit Sharma, skipper of&nbsp;Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians said that he will be&nbsp;opening the batting for his team in the upcoming edition of IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a press conference, Rohit said, "I have in the past batted in the middle order and I have opened also in few games but yeah, I mean whatever the team requires, wherever the team requires me to bat, I have to bat in that position to make sure that we get the right balance, right composition of the team as well."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2018, Sharma had batted in the middle order and it didn't go well for him or the team and he finished his season with just 286 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the skipper of&nbsp;the three-time champions&nbsp;said, "This year, I will open the batting for all the games, that is for sure."&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Indian cricket team, Sharma has been a consistent opening batsman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also spoke about players' workload as overseas players a likely to return to join their national teams for World Cup preparations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think, with the limitations of overseas players this time around, World Cup being and some of the players returning to their country, the onus will be on those Indian players to step up and take the team through."</p>

<p>"It's not just for MI (Mumbai Indians) but for the other teams also," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians will begin their IPL endeavour against Delhi Capitals on March 24. IPL begins on March 23.</p>


Rohit Sharma, skipper of Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians said that he will be opening the batting for his team in the upcoming edition of IPL. In a press conference, Rohit said, "I have in the past batted in the middle order and I have opened also in few games but yeah, I mean whatever the team requires, wherever the team requires me to bat, I have to bat in that position to make sure that we get the right balance, right composition of the team as well.

Rohit Sharma, skipper of Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians said that he will be opening the batting for his team in the upcoming edition of IPL. In a press conference, Rohit said, "I have in the past batted in the middle order and I have opened also in few games but yeah, I mean whatever the team requires, wherever the team requires me to bat, I have to bat in that position to make sure that we get the right balance, right composition of the team as well." In 2018, Sharma had batted in the middle order and it didn't go well for him or the team and he finished his season with just 286 runs. However, the skipper of the three-time champions said, "This year, I will open the batting for all the games, that is for sure." For Indian cricket team, Sharma has been a consistent opening batsman. He also spoke about players' workload as overseas players a likely to return to join their national teams for World Cup preparations. "I think, with the limitations of overseas players this time around, World Cup being and some of the players returning to their country, the onus will be on those Indian players to step up and take the team through." "It's not just for MI (Mumbai Indians) but for the other teams also," he added. Mumbai Indians will begin their IPL endeavour against Delhi Capitals on March 24. IPL begins on March 23.

IPL 2019: Rohit Sharma to open for Mumbai Indians

<p>Virat Kohli, the skipper of Royal Challenger's Bangalore, has responded to Jasprit Bumrah's warning ahead of the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jasprit Bumrah, who plays for Mumbai Indians in IPL, had challenged earlier "world's best batsman" Kohli in a promotional video that went viral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bumrah said, "<em>World ka best bowler, </em><em>nahin</em><em> </em><em>yaar</em><em>. Abhi </em><em>toh</em><em> World k best batsman k </em><em>dande</em><em> </em><em>udana</em><em> </em><em>baki</em><em> hai."&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><em>"Aa raha hu cheeku bhaiya, aur iss baar aap meri team me bhi nahi rahenge</em>," Bumrah added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In response to that, Kohli said, "<em>Cheeku bhayia? Apne captain ko sledge karega, chal...aakhir seekh hi gaya tu. Bas apne Cheeku bhaiya se koi udhari expect mat karna.</em>"&nbsp;</p>

<p>The English translation goes as, "Now, you will sledge your skipper, finally you have also learnt how to sledge. But do not expect any favours from your Cheeku bhaiya."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With just days away from India's cash-rich and one of the most entertainment cricket leagues, players are busy in promoting their teams.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Overall in IPL, Virat has scored 4948 runs and currently sits at number two behind Chennai Super Kings' Suresh Raina.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Watch: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-chennai-super-kings-skipper-ms-dhoni-responds-to-rishabh-pants-ipl-warning-200241">Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni responds to Rishabh Pant's IPL warning</a></strong></p>

<p>IPL 2019 will start from March 23 where the defending champions Chennai Super Kings will kick off the season against Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While RCB will face MI on March 28 at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium.&nbsp;</p>


Virat Kohli, the skipper of Royal Challenger's Bangalore, has responded to Jasprit Bumrah's warning ahead of the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League. Jasprit Bumrah, who plays for Mumbai Indians in IPL, had challenged earlier "world's best batsman" Kohli in a promotional video that went viral.

Virat Kohli, the skipper of Royal Challenger's Bangalore, has responded to Jasprit Bumrah's warning ahead of the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League. Jasprit Bumrah, who plays for Mumbai Indians in IPL, had challenged earlier "world's best batsman" Kohli in a promotional video that went viral. Bumrah said, "World ka best bowler, nahin yaar. Abhi toh World k best batsman k dande udana baki hai." "Aa raha hu cheeku bhaiya, aur iss baar aap meri team me bhi nahi rahenge," Bumrah added. In response to that, Kohli said, "Cheeku bhayia? Apne captain ko sledge karega, chal...aakhir seekh hi gaya tu. Bas apne Cheeku bhaiya se koi udhari expect mat karna." The English translation goes as, "Now, you will sledge your skipper, finally you have also learnt how to sledge. But do not expect any favours from your Cheeku bhaiya." Watch the video here: The @RCBTweets Captain has a befitting response to the @Jaspritbumrah93 yorkers 😅😅 Check it out 👇#VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/m9iEHq0gge — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 28, 2019 × With just days away from India's cash-rich and one of the most entertainment cricket leagues, players are busy in promoting their teams. Overall in IPL, Virat has scored 4948 runs and currently sits at number two behind Chennai Super Kings' Suresh Raina. Also Watch: Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni responds to Rishabh Pant's IPL warning IPL 2019 will start from March 23 where the defending champions Chennai Super Kings will kick off the season against Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore team. While RCB will face MI on March 28 at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium.

IPL 2019: Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah, the fun banter is on, watch

<p>Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians Monday unveiled a new jersey for the upcoming season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians, who clinched tournament in 2013, 2015 and 2017, took to Twitter to showcase their new uniform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The franchise maintained their blue and gold colours but played with the pattern.&nbsp;The video posted on Twitter features their captain Rohit Sharma along with other stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya.</p>

<p>In another video, Mumbai Indians said, "The Blue and Gold legacy continues to shine. Paltan, here's the official MI kit for #VIVOIPL 2019"."</p>

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Paltan, here's the official MI kit for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VIVOIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VIVOIPL</a> 2019 😍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CricketMeriJaan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CricketMeriJaan</a> <a href="https://t.co/ob4Syhq29X">pic.twitter.com/ob4Syhq29X</a></p>
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<p>For the upcoming season, the franchise retained their core group of 18 players. They also bought veteran Yuvraj Singh, Lasith Malinga along with Anmolpreet Singh, Barinder Sran, Pankaj Jaiswal and youngster Rasikh Dar in the auction.</p>

<p>The team will open their campaign in IPL 2019 against Delhi Capital at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on March 24.</p>


Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians Monday unveiled a new jersey for the upcoming season. Mumbai Indians, who clinched tournament in 2013, 2015 and 2017, took to Twitter to showcase their new uniform.

Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians Monday unveiled a new jersey for the upcoming season. Mumbai Indians, who clinched tournament in 2013, 2015 and 2017, took to Twitter to showcase their new uniform. The franchise maintained their blue and gold colours but played with the pattern. The video posted on Twitter features their captain Rohit Sharma along with other stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya. In another video, Mumbai Indians said, "The Blue and Gold legacy continues to shine. Paltan, here's the official MI kit for #VIVOIPL 2019"." New season, new avatar👌🏻 Watch @ImRo45, @Jaspritbumrah93, @hardikpandya7 and @krunalpandya24 in the all-new MI kit today 👕🧢💙 👀: MITV ⏱: 1.00 PM 📺: @StarSportsIndia 1 Hindi and SS 1 HD Hindi#CricketMeriJaan pic.twitter.com/iPD5O0htyB — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) February 24, 2019 × The Blue and Gold legacy continues to shine 💙✨ Paltan, here's the official MI kit for #VIVOIPL 2019 😍#CricketMeriJaan pic.twitter.com/ob4Syhq29X — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) February 24, 2019 × For the upcoming season, the franchise retained their core group of 18 players. They also bought veteran Yuvraj Singh, Lasith Malinga along with Anmolpreet Singh, Barinder Sran, Pankaj Jaiswal and youngster Rasikh Dar in the auction. The team will open their campaign in IPL 2019 against Delhi Capital at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on March 24.

Watch: Mumbai Indians unveil new jersey for IPL 2019

<p>Three-time IPL champions Mumbai Tuesday appointed former India speedster Zaheer Khan as Director of Cricket Operations.</p>

<p>The announcement was made by the franchise on its website. Zaheer also took to Twitter to share his thoughts and said it was a pleasure to be back with the Mumbai.</p>

<p>"Complete pleasure to be back in my home city with the Mumbai Indians squad. Looking forward to be a part of the dressing with @ImRo45 and @mipaltan. Can't wait for the season to start," the former left-arm pacer tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zaheer was also part of the Mumbai in the IPL seasons 2009, 2010 and 2014. He has 29 wickets to his name from 30 outings for the franchise.</p>


Three-time IPL champions Mumbai Tuesday appointed former India speedster Zaheer Khan as Director of Cricket Operations. The announcement was made by the franchise on its website.

Three-time IPL champions Mumbai Tuesday appointed former India speedster Zaheer Khan as Director of Cricket Operations. The announcement was made by the franchise on its website. Zaheer also took to Twitter to share his thoughts and said it was a pleasure to be back with the Mumbai. "Complete pleasure to be back in my home city with the Mumbai Indians squad. Looking forward to be a part of the dressing with @ImRo45 and @mipaltan. Can't wait for the season to start," the former left-arm pacer tweeted. Zaheer was also part of the Mumbai in the IPL seasons 2009, 2010 and 2014. He has 29 wickets to his name from 30 outings for the franchise.

IPL 2019: Zaheer appointed Mumbai's Director of Cricket

<h2>List of matches in April:</h2>

<p><strong>7 April (Saturday)&nbsp;</strong><br />
Mumbai &nbsp;vs Chennai: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>8 April (Sunday)</strong><br />
Delhi vs Punjab: 4 pm<br />
Kolkata vs Bangalore: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>9 April (Monday)</strong><br />
Hyderabad vs Rajasthan: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>10 April (Tuesday)</strong><br />
Chennai vs Kolkata: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>11 April (Wednesday)</strong><br />
Rajasthan vs Delhi: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>12 April (Thursday)</strong><br />
Hyderabad vs Mumbai: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>13 April (Friday)</strong><br />
Bangalore vs Punjab: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>14 April (Saturday)</strong><br />
Mumbai vs Delhi: 4 pm<br />
Kolkata vs Hyderabad: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>15 April (Sunday)</strong><br />
Bangalore v Rajasthan: 4 pm<br />
Punjab v Chennai: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>16 April (Mond</strong>ay)<br />
Kolkata vs Delhi: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>17 April (Tuesday)</strong><br />
Mumbai vs Bangalore: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>18 April (Wednesday)</strong><br />
Rajasthan vs Kolkata: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>19 April (Thursday)</strong><br />
Punjab vs Hyderabad: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>20 April (Friday)</strong><br />
Chennai vs Rajasthan: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>21 April (Saturday)</strong><br />
Kolkata vs Punjab: 4 pm<br />
Delhi vs Bangalore: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>22 April (Sunday)</strong><br />
Hyderabad vs Chennai: 4 pm<br />
Rajasthan vs Mumbai: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>23 April (Monday)</strong><br />
Kings vs Delhi: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>24 April (Tuesday)</strong><br />
Mumbai vs Hyderabad: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>25 April (Wednesday)</strong><br />
Bangalore vs Chennai: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>26 April (Thursday)</strong><br />
Hyderabad vs Punjab: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>27 April (Friday)</strong><br />
Delhi vs Kolkata: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>28 April (Saturday)</strong><br />
Chennai vs Mumbai: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>29 April (Sunday)</strong><br />
Rajasthan vs Hyderabad: 4 pm<br />
Bangalore vs Kolkata: 8 pm</p>

<p><strong>30 April (Monday)</strong><br />
Chennai vs Delhi: 8 pm</p>

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POINTS TABLE, SQUAD LIST, ANALYSIS, VENUE

List of matches in April: 7 April (Saturday) Mumbai vs Chennai: 8 pm 8 April (Sunday) Delhi vs Punjab: 4 pm Kolkata vs Bangalore: 8 pm 9 April (Monday) Hyderabad vs Rajasthan: 8 pm 10 April (Tuesday) Chennai vs Kolkata: 8 pm 11 April (Wednesday) Rajasthan vs Delhi: 8 pm 12 April (Thursday) Hyderabad vs Mumbai: 8 pm 13 April (Friday) Bangalore vs Punjab: 8 pm 14 April (Saturday) Mumbai vs Delhi: 4 pm Kolkata vs Hyderabad: 8 pm 15 April (Sunday) Bangalore v Rajasthan: 4 pm Punjab v Chennai: 8 pm 16 April (Monday) Kolkata vs Delhi: 8 pm 17 April (Tuesday) Mumbai vs Bangalore: 8 pm 18 April (Wednesday) Rajasthan vs Kolkata: 8 pm 19 April (Thursday) Punjab vs Hyderabad: 8 pm 20 April (Friday) Chennai vs Rajasthan: 8 pm 21 April (Saturday) Kolkata vs Punjab: 4 pm Delhi vs Bangalore: 8 pm 22 April (Sunday) Hyderabad vs Chennai: 4 pm Rajasthan vs Mumbai: 8 pm 23 April (Monday) Kings vs Delhi: 8 pm 24 April (Tuesday) Mumbai vs Hyderabad: 8 pm 25 April (Wednesday) Bangalore vs Chennai: 8 pm 26 April (Thursday) Hyderabad vs Punjab: 8 pm 27 April (Friday) Delhi vs Kolkata: 8 pm 28 April (Saturday) Chennai vs Mumbai: 8 pm 29 April (Sunday) Rajasthan vs Hyderabad: 4 pm Bangalore vs Kolkata: 8 pm 30 April (Monday) Chennai vs Delhi: 8 pm

Indian Premier League 2018

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<p>The day, April 24 holds an important day in the history of Indian Cricket as it marks the birthday of the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.</p>

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<p>The former Indian International cricketer who has the highest run scorer of all time in International cricket turns 45 today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wishes poured over the social media as&nbsp;people from all over the world extend their wishes for him on his birthday.</p>

<p>The "God of Cricket" has received several awards including Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Arjuna Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, for his extraordinary talent.</p>

<p>Sachin was also nominated to the Rajya Sabha and is the first person without an aviation background to be awarded the group captain rank by the Indian Air Force.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Legend who inpired the youth of this nation to persue their passion for Cricket. Happy Birthday <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> Paji. ? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdaySachin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdaySachin</a> <a href="https://t.co/k5NH9Hmi2o">pic.twitter.com/k5NH9Hmi2o</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">His legacy is one that has united a billion Indians. An Inspiration & a true role model for generations to come <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdaySachin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdaySachin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> <a href="https://t.co/P8WP2b36UV">pic.twitter.com/P8WP2b36UV</a></p>
— Lakshmi Narayanan (@lakshuakku) <a href="https://twitter.com/lakshuakku/status/988485852270481408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wishing a Happy Birthday to legendary cricketer <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> who gave confidence to Millions of Indians, jus being there in Team <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a><br />
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Have a great year ahead.. :-) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdaySachin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdaySachin</a> <a href="https://t.co/erQfNRNaCw">pic.twitter.com/erQfNRNaCw</a></p>
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) <a href="https://twitter.com/rameshlaus/status/988605279402016768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"Nothing Can Happen To Us If We're On A Plane In India With Sachin Tendulkar On It" - Hashim Amla. ?? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdaySachin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdaySachin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SachinTendulkar?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SachinTendulkar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SachinSachin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SachinSachin</a> <a href="https://t.co/l50Gkx7bLf">pic.twitter.com/l50Gkx7bLf</a></p>
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) <a href="https://twitter.com/SirJadeja/status/988498808395911168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Every time 'Master Blaster' took the crease, the country would reverberate with the chants of 'Sachin, Sachin!'. No one else will rule the game like he did. Wishing the Bharat Ratna <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> a very happy birthday! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdaySachin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdaySachin</a> <a href="https://t.co/W4hAkfQItN">pic.twitter.com/W4hAkfQItN</a></p>
— B.S. Yeddyurappa (@BSYBJP) <a href="https://twitter.com/BSYBJP/status/988613549126807552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">To the man who united a billion Indians and brought a smile to their faces everytime he walked out to bat. A dream that he turned into reality.<br />
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Sachin is an emotion.. Sachin is a phenomena!<br />
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Happy birthday, Paaji!! <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a><br />
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— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/988640570917752832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Birthday wishes to the man who made a billion dreams come true!<br />
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Happy birthday to our Icon, <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a>! ?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CricketMeriJaan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CricketMeriJaan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdaySachin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdaySachin</a> <a href="https://t.co/7rvkdeYq6a">pic.twitter.com/7rvkdeYq6a</a></p>
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) <a href="https://twitter.com/mipaltan/status/988485153193447424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Birthday To The God Of Cricket <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdaySachin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdaySachin</a> <a href="https://t.co/4I3udHFVbp">pic.twitter.com/4I3udHFVbp</a></p>
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Wishes poured over the social media as people from all over the world extend their wishes for the legendary cricketer

The day, April 24 holds an important day in the history of Indian Cricket as it marks the birthday of the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. × The former Indian International cricketer who has the highest run scorer of all time in International cricket turns 45 today. Wishes poured over the social media as people from all over the world extend their wishes for him on his birthday. The "God of Cricket" has received several awards including Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Arjuna Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, for his extraordinary talent. Sachin was also nominated to the Rajya Sabha and is the first person without an aviation background to be awarded the group captain rank by the Indian Air Force. Still The Chants SACHIN SACHIN Gives Goosebumps To Us.#HappyBirthdaySachin @sachin_rt The Man Who Carried Emotions Of The People Of A Nation For 24 Years. More Power To You? pic.twitter.com/JDhWiw23vx — Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) April 23, 2018 × The Legend who inpired the youth of this nation to persue their passion for Cricket. Happy Birthday @sachin_rt Paji. ? #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/k5NH9Hmi2o — R P Singh (@rpsingh) April 23, 2018 × His legacy is one that has united a billion Indians. An Inspiration & a true role model for generations to come #HappyBirthdaySachin @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/P8WP2b36UV — Lakshmi Narayanan (@lakshuakku) April 23, 2018 × Wishing a Happy Birthday to legendary cricketer @sachin_rt who gave confidence to Millions of Indians, jus being there in Team #India Have a great year ahead.. :-) #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/erQfNRNaCw — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) April 24, 2018 × "Nothing Can Happen To Us If We're On A Plane In India With Sachin Tendulkar On It" - Hashim Amla. ?? #HappyBirthdaySachin #SachinTendulkar #SachinSachin pic.twitter.com/l50Gkx7bLf — Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) April 23, 2018 × Every time 'Master Blaster' took the crease, the country would reverberate with the chants of 'Sachin, Sachin!'. No one else will rule the game like he did. Wishing the Bharat Ratna @sachin_rt a very happy birthday! #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/W4hAkfQItN — B.S. Yeddyurappa (@BSYBJP) April 24, 2018 × To the man who united a billion Indians and brought a smile to their faces everytime he walked out to bat. A dream that he turned into reality. Sachin is an emotion.. Sachin is a phenomena! Happy birthday, Paaji!! @sachin_rt #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/PRVNVnAFVw — Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) April 24, 2018 × Birthday wishes to the man who made a billion dreams come true! Happy birthday to our Icon, @sachin_rt! ?#CricketMeriJaan #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/7rvkdeYq6a — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 23, 2018 × Happy Birthday To The God Of Cricket @sachin_rt #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/4I3udHFVbp — BARaju (@baraju_SuperHit) April 23, 2018 ×

Thank you for giving us hope and belief over and over again: Wishes pour in as Sachin turns 45

<p>Delhi Daredevils is high on hopes of winning the Indian Premier Leagues' trophy with the arrival of Gautam Gambhir in 'Dilli' after six years.</p>

<p>Gautam Gambhir&nbsp;was available during the auction with a base price of INR 2 Cr as&nbsp;he was not retained by Kolkata Knight Riders. DD made the smartest buy and pooled in Gautam Gambir with an intent of solidifying the position of a captain. As he had displayed his captaincy skills when he led KKR's side to win two IPL titles.</p>

<p>Though DD has never won the IPL title but&nbsp;with the current squad list, the team has the best possible chances of winning.</p>

<p>When we talk about the team, Delhi has invested to build a well-balanced team. The batting order is very settled as they have Gautam Gambhir, Glenn Maxwell, Jason Roy, Colin Munro, Under-19 stars Prithvi Shaw and Manjot Kalra.</p>

<p>The batting department lacks middle order depth but the presence of&nbsp;Jason Roy, Colin Munro can fix it to some extent. Prithvi Shaw and Manjot Kalra can give required support to the middle order when given a chance to play.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-squad-analysis-of-mumbai-indians---paltan-dependent-on-all-rounders-amid-weak-spin--127511"><strong>IPL 2018: Squad analysis of Mumbai Indians - 'Paltan' dependent on all-rounders amid weak spin</strong></a></p>

<p>The choice of retaining Rishabh Pant was good but the amount spent on him seems useless, instead of that, DD could have opted for another middle order batsman to solidify number 5 and 6 positions.</p>

<p>The strength of the squad is definitely the bowlers, from spinners to pacers, Delhi has every weapon to tear down any opponent.</p>

<p>They retained experienced South African seamer Chris Morris who is one of the best options for death overs and will provide judicious advice to other bowlers.</p>

<p>Trent Boult too will add the required pace strength.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2018:-all-teams-and-their-squad-list-113383#photo-110281"><strong>IPL 2018: All teams and their squad list</strong></a></p>

<p>Indian pacer Mohammed Shami recently been through a lot of controversies as his wife had leveled serious allegations including adultery, match-fixing and even attempt to murder on him.</p>

<p>Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administration (CoA) has given clean chit to Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami over match-fixing allegations.</p>

<p>Now, Shami will add more power to Delhi Daredevils' bowling department.</p>

<p>Apart from that, Jayant Yadav, Shabaz Nadeem and experienced Amit Mishra will provide a skilled set of spin-bowling options who can trouble a strong batting.</p>

<p>Also, Sandeep Lamichhane, the first cricketer from Nepal had grabbed an IPL contract when he was picked by Delhi Daredevils.</p>

<p>DD will play their first match on April 8, 2018, against the Kings XI Punjab. Rabada had the potential to add fire to the bowling squad but he has been ruled out fue to injury.</p>

<p>With their home ground in Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Gautam-led devils are one of the best contenders for IPL 2018 title. Better watch out!</p>

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<p><strong>Here is the squad list:</strong><br />
Retained:<br />
Rishabh Pant (15 cr)<br />
Chris Morris (11 cr)<br />
Shreyas Iyer (7 cr)</p>

<p><strong>Purchased:</strong><br />
Glenn Maxwell (9 cr), Gautam Gambhir (2.8 cr), Jason Roy (1.5 cr), Colin Munro (1.9 cr), Mohammed Shami (3 cr),&nbsp;Amit Mishra (4 cr), Prithvi Shaw (1.2 cr), Rahul Tewatia (3 cr), Vijay Shankar (3.2 cr), Harshal Patel (20 L), Avesh Khan (70 L), Shabaz Nadeem (3.2 cr), Dan Christian (1.5 cr), Jayant Yadav (50L), Gurkeerat Singh (75 L), Trent Boult (2.2 cr), Manjot Kalra (20L), Abhishek Sharma (55L), Sandeep Lamichanne (20L), Naman Ojha (1.4 cr), Sayan Ghosh (20L)</p>


Delhi Daredevils has never won the IPL title but with the current squad list, the team has the best possible chances of winning

Delhi Daredevils is high on hopes of winning the Indian Premier Leagues' trophy with the arrival of Gautam Gambhir in 'Dilli' after six years. Gautam Gambhir was available during the auction with a base price of INR 2 Cr as he was not retained by Kolkata Knight Riders. DD made the smartest buy and pooled in Gautam Gambir with an intent of solidifying the position of a captain. As he had displayed his captaincy skills when he led KKR's side to win two IPL titles. Though DD has never won the IPL title but with the current squad list, the team has the best possible chances of winning. When we talk about the team, Delhi has invested to build a well-balanced team. The batting order is very settled as they have Gautam Gambhir, Glenn Maxwell, Jason Roy, Colin Munro, Under-19 stars Prithvi Shaw and Manjot Kalra. The batting department lacks middle order depth but the presence of Jason Roy, Colin Munro can fix it to some extent. Prithvi Shaw and Manjot Kalra can give required support to the middle order when given a chance to play. IPL 2018: Squad analysis of Mumbai Indians - 'Paltan' dependent on all-rounders amid weak spin The choice of retaining Rishabh Pant was good but the amount spent on him seems useless, instead of that, DD could have opted for another middle order batsman to solidify number 5 and 6 positions. The strength of the squad is definitely the bowlers, from spinners to pacers, Delhi has every weapon to tear down any opponent. They retained experienced South African seamer Chris Morris who is one of the best options for death overs and will provide judicious advice to other bowlers. Trent Boult too will add the required pace strength. IPL 2018: All teams and their squad list Indian pacer Mohammed Shami recently been through a lot of controversies as his wife had leveled serious allegations including adultery, match-fixing and even attempt to murder on him. Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administration (CoA) has given clean chit to Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami over match-fixing allegations. Now, Shami will add more power to Delhi Daredevils' bowling department. Apart from that, Jayant Yadav, Shabaz Nadeem and experienced Amit Mishra will provide a skilled set of spin-bowling options who can trouble a strong batting. Also, Sandeep Lamichhane, the first cricketer from Nepal had grabbed an IPL contract when he was picked by Delhi Daredevils. DD will play their first match on April 8, 2018, against the Kings XI Punjab. Rabada had the potential to add fire to the bowling squad but he has been ruled out fue to injury. With their home ground in Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Gautam-led devils are one of the best contenders for IPL 2018 title. Better watch out! × Here is the squad list: Retained: Rishabh Pant (15 cr) Chris Morris (11 cr) Shreyas Iyer (7 cr) Purchased: Glenn Maxwell (9 cr), Gautam Gambhir (2.8 cr), Jason Roy (1.5 cr), Colin Munro (1.9 cr), Mohammed Shami (3 cr), Amit Mishra (4 cr), Prithvi Shaw (1.2 cr), Rahul Tewatia (3 cr), Vijay Shankar (3.2 cr), Harshal Patel (20 L), Avesh Khan (70 L), Shabaz Nadeem (3.2 cr), Dan Christian (1.5 cr), Jayant Yadav (50L), Gurkeerat Singh (75 L), Trent Boult (2.2 cr), Manjot Kalra (20L), Abhishek Sharma (55L), Sandeep Lamichanne (20L), Naman Ojha (1.4 cr), Sayan Ghosh (20L)

IPL 2018 squad analysis: Dark Knight 'Gautam' returns winning hope to Delhi Daredevils

<p>Three-time winners and defending champions Mumbai Indians do not want to be tagged as favourites in the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League, insisted coach Mahela Jayawardene here today.</p>

<p>"We are going to start from scratch. We are proud to be the defending champions, but we don't see ourselves as favourites. We see ourselves as equally good and striving to be better than the others. We will take it one game at a time," said the former Sri Lanka skipper at a press conference.</p>

<p>"The combinations have changed after the (mega players') auction in all franchises. Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab - all these teams have gone in with new players which we have to be aware of, mindful of," pointed out the former Lanka batting stylist.</p>

<p>MI are to open their campaign against arch-rivals and two time winners Chennai Super Kings - who are making a return to the tournament after serving a two-year suspension - at their home, Wankhede Stadium, here on April 7.</p>

<p>Talking about his team, Jayawardene was pleased that MI was able to maintain its core although it will be without two of its key bowlers - his compatriot Lasith Malinga, who has stopped playing but will be with the team as its mentor, and off spinner Harbhajan Singh - who will turn out for CSK.</p>

<p>"It was important for us to maintain the core. We have invested in a group of players, looking at the future. It's about gelling together. Mali (Malinga) is here with us helping the young group. Harbhajan is with CSK. That's the way the game evolves and the next generation takes over. That's the reality we have to be ready for."</p>

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The Sri Lankan said the workload of Australian pacer Pat Cummins, set to join the squad tomorrow after an impressive stint in the lost Test series against South Africa, will be monitored as it was a long tournament.</p>

<p>"Cummins is someone who we have to manage during the long tournament like we did last year with all our fast bowlers."</p>

<p>He also praised the captaincy of Rohit Sharma and the fearless bowling of Jasprit Bumrah.</p>

<p>"He's (Rohit) got good leadership skills. He's guided a lot of younger guys. They have matured quickly. He's getting the best out of everybody. That's probably why he's so successful as captain in franchise cricket.</p>

<p>"Bumrah - I don't know whether he understands the word pressure. He's quite comfortable with the role he plays for us as well as what he does for India. Bums loves the challenge. Last year there was that super over (v Gujarat Lions). We had Mali, but we went to Bumrah," he gushed.</p>

<p>He also hailed Hardik Pandya's bowling and said the team had plenty of options with New Zealander Mitchell McClenaghan also in the mix.</p>

<p>"Hardik has come a long way with the ball for the national team as a bowler. He's a much improved bowler. We have lot of options. McClenaghan has been very successful, but at the same time has been struggling with injuries and form over the last 12 months. Probably other franchises too had the same thought process (during auction in which he was not bought).</p>

<p>"But when we had the injury for (Australian pacer Jason) Behrendorff, we picked Mitch. He is someone we have worked with and he knows MI culture. It was an easy decision for us. He's come back strong. He looks healthy in the net sessions," Jayawardene said.&nbsp;</p>


Jayawardene said they are going to start from scratch

Three-time winners and defending champions Mumbai Indians do not want to be tagged as favourites in the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League, insisted coach Mahela Jayawardene here today. "We are going to start from scratch. We are proud to be the defending champions, but we don't see ourselves as favourites. We see ourselves as equally good and striving to be better than the others. We will take it one game at a time," said the former Sri Lanka skipper at a press conference. "The combinations have changed after the (mega players') auction in all franchises. Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab - all these teams have gone in with new players which we have to be aware of, mindful of," pointed out the former Lanka batting stylist. MI are to open their campaign against arch-rivals and two time winners Chennai Super Kings - who are making a return to the tournament after serving a two-year suspension - at their home, Wankhede Stadium, here on April 7. Talking about his team, Jayawardene was pleased that MI was able to maintain its core although it will be without two of its key bowlers - his compatriot Lasith Malinga, who has stopped playing but will be with the team as its mentor, and off spinner Harbhajan Singh - who will turn out for CSK. "It was important for us to maintain the core. We have invested in a group of players, looking at the future. It's about gelling together. Mali (Malinga) is here with us helping the young group. Harbhajan is with CSK. That's the way the game evolves and the next generation takes over. That's the reality we have to be ready for." The Sri Lankan said the workload of Australian pacer Pat Cummins, set to join the squad tomorrow after an impressive stint in the lost Test series against South Africa, will be monitored as it was a long tournament. "Cummins is someone who we have to manage during the long tournament like we did last year with all our fast bowlers." He also praised the captaincy of Rohit Sharma and the fearless bowling of Jasprit Bumrah. "He's (Rohit) got good leadership skills. He's guided a lot of younger guys. They have matured quickly. He's getting the best out of everybody. That's probably why he's so successful as captain in franchise cricket. "Bumrah - I don't know whether he understands the word pressure. He's quite comfortable with the role he plays for us as well as what he does for India. Bums loves the challenge. Last year there was that super over (v Gujarat Lions). We had Mali, but we went to Bumrah," he gushed. He also hailed Hardik Pandya's bowling and said the team had plenty of options with New Zealander Mitchell McClenaghan also in the mix. "Hardik has come a long way with the ball for the national team as a bowler. He's a much improved bowler. We have lot of options. McClenaghan has been very successful, but at the same time has been struggling with injuries and form over the last 12 months. Probably other franchises too had the same thought process (during auction in which he was not bought). "But when we had the injury for (Australian pacer Jason) Behrendorff, we picked Mitch. He is someone we have worked with and he knows MI culture. It was an easy decision for us. He's come back strong. He looks healthy in the net sessions," Jayawardene said.

IPL 2018: We don't consider ourselves as favourites, says Mumbai Indians coach

<p>The cricket fete of India, Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin on April 7 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai with a tantalizing opening ceremony which includes&nbsp;dance performances of some Bollywood&nbsp;stars.</p>

<p>The first match will take place at the same venue as the defending champions Mumbai Indians are ready to lock horns with the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings, which is marking an exciting return after facing a two-year ban.</p>

<p>The "Yellow Brigade" had retained skipper MS Dhoni and their two other star players, Suresh Raina and Jadeja.</p>

<p>Chennai squad is currently preparing for the first clash but the captain cool&nbsp;has some massive plans for the eleventh edition of IPL as recently he was found practicing his signature "helicopter shot."</p>

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<p>The squad list includes key players like Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni, Shane Watson, Dwayne Bravo, Harbhajan Singh, Faf du Plessis, Imran Tahir and Kedar Jadhav, and most of them are expected to start every IPL game.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here's the complete squad of the Chennai Super Kings:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Suresh Raina, Kedar Jadhav, Dwayne Bravo, Karn Sharma, Shane Watson, Shardul Thakur, Ambati Rayudu, Murali Vijay, Harbhajan Singh, Faf Du Plessis, Mark Wood, Sam Billings, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner, Lungisani Ngidi, Asif K M, N Jagadeesan, Kanishk Seth, Monu Singh, Dhruv Shorey, Kshitiz Sharma, Chaitanya Bishnoi</p>

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MS Dhoni Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin on April 7 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai with a tantalizing opening ceremony

The cricket fete of India, Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin on April 7 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai with a tantalizing opening ceremony which includes dance performances of some Bollywood stars. The first match will take place at the same venue as the defending champions Mumbai Indians are ready to lock horns with the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings, which is marking an exciting return after facing a two-year ban. The "Yellow Brigade" had retained skipper MS Dhoni and their two other star players, Suresh Raina and Jadeja. Chennai squad is currently preparing for the first clash but the captain cool has some massive plans for the eleventh edition of IPL as recently he was found practicing his signature "helicopter shot." Watch the video here: × The squad list includes key players like Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni, Shane Watson, Dwayne Bravo, Harbhajan Singh, Faf du Plessis, Imran Tahir and Kedar Jadhav, and most of them are expected to start every IPL game. Here's the complete squad of the Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Suresh Raina, Kedar Jadhav, Dwayne Bravo, Karn Sharma, Shane Watson, Shardul Thakur, Ambati Rayudu, Murali Vijay, Harbhajan Singh, Faf Du Plessis, Mark Wood, Sam Billings, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner, Lungisani Ngidi, Asif K M, N Jagadeesan, Kanishk Seth, Monu Singh, Dhruv Shorey, Kshitiz Sharma, Chaitanya Bishnoi The Marina Pride setting out to conquer the Marine Drive! #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/RRvu09yA1z — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 4, 2018 × On board on our way to mumbai @ImRaina @harbhajan_singh @imjadeja , a big thanks to @jetairways for your excellent service @ChennaiIPL #whistlepodu pic.twitter.com/iLkoCmIng9 — Russell (@russcsk) April 3, 2018 ×

Watch: MS Dhoni practises 'helicopter shot' ahead of first IPL clash

<p>The cricket carnival of India is set to start from April 7 with a glitzy and glamorous opening ceremony at Wankhede, Mumbai and the first match is scheduled to take place at same venue between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. CSK&nbspis marking an exciting return after a two-year ban for its involvement in an illegal betting scandal.</p>

<p>As the mega tournament is closing in, here are ten lesser-known facts about the Indian Premier League.</p>

<p>386 - The number of overs Piyush Chawla took to bowl his first no-ball<br />
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88 - The most number of catches in IPL held by Dinesh Karthik<br />
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153km/h - The fastest delivery in IPL bowled by Pat Cummins<br />
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1075 - The highest number of dot balls bowled by Praveen Kumar<br />
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13 - The highest number of ducks scored in IPL history by Harbhajan Singh<br />
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263/5 - The highest score put up by royal challengers against Pune Warriors<br />
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49 - The record of the lowest score by any team in IPL history held by RCB against KKR<br />
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Zaheer Khan is the only player to feature in the 1st and 500th IPL game<br />
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Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, only Indians to win the most valuable player award</p>


The cricket carnival of India is set to start from April 7 with a glitzy and glamorous opening ceremony at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

The cricket carnival of India is set to start from April 7 with a glitzy and glamorous opening ceremony at Wankhede, Mumbai and the first match is scheduled to take place at same venue between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. CSK&nbspis marking an exciting return after a two-year ban for its involvement in an illegal betting scandal. As the mega tournament is closing in, here are ten lesser-known facts about the Indian Premier League. 386 - The number of overs Piyush Chawla took to bowl his first no-ball 88 - The most number of catches in IPL held by Dinesh Karthik 153km/h - The fastest delivery in IPL bowled by Pat Cummins 1075 - The highest number of dot balls bowled by Praveen Kumar 13 - The highest number of ducks scored in IPL history by Harbhajan Singh 263/5 - The highest score put up by royal challengers against Pune Warriors 49 - The record of the lowest score by any team in IPL history held by RCB against KKR Zaheer Khan is the only player to feature in the 1st and 500th IPL game Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, only Indians to win the most valuable player award

IPL 2018: Top 10 lesser-known facts in last 10 years

<p>Virender Sehwag, the head coach of Kings XI Punjab pranked the fans and followers by announcing his comeback in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League. On April 1, the official handle of Kings XI Punjab tweeted, "BREAKING NEWS: You're in for a real treat. @virendersehwag will take the field in Vivo @IPL once again, replacing @AaronFinch5 for the season opener. It's deja vu all over again."</p>

<p>As per rumors, the retired Indian Opener was supposed to open the Punjab innings against Delhi Daredevils in the absence of Aaron Finch.</p>

<p><em>See the&nbsp;tweet here:</em></p>

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You're in for a real treat. <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@virendersehwag</a> will take the field in Vivo <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IPL</a> once again, replacing <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronFinch5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AaronFinch5</a> for the season opener. It's deja vu all over again ?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KXIP?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KXIP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VIVOIPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VIVOIPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/0fKHF24Tuv">https://t.co/0fKHF24Tuv</a></p>
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<p>In a Twitter&nbsp;live session, Sehwag revealed about his 1st April's prank:</p>

<p><em>Watch his reaction here:</em></p>

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<p>It was definitely appearing as a prank as a player, who is not registered cannot play in the IPL. April 1 is known as April Fool’s Day and Twitter 'devta' who is known for his witty tweets prepared the best prank for his fans.</p>

<p>The tweet mentioned about "treat" for the fans but it later came out as trick, Viru himself overturned the announcement and said, "Guys I hope you enjoyed my batting, that was the perfect April fool."</p>

<p>Sehwag was last seen batting at the recent Ice Cricket matches in St Moritz. He scored 62 off 31 in the first match and 46 off 22 balls in the second match there.</p>

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The retired Indian opener was supposed to open the Punjab innings against Delhi Daredevils in the absence of Aaron Finch

Virender Sehwag, the head coach of Kings XI Punjab pranked the fans and followers by announcing his comeback in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League. On April 1, the official handle of Kings XI Punjab tweeted, "BREAKING NEWS: You're in for a real treat. @virendersehwag will take the field in Vivo @IPL once again, replacing @AaronFinch5 for the season opener. It's deja vu all over again." As per rumors, the retired Indian Opener was supposed to open the Punjab innings against Delhi Daredevils in the absence of Aaron Finch. See the tweet here: BREAKING NEWS: You're in for a real treat. @virendersehwag will take the field in Vivo @IPL once again, replacing @AaronFinch5 for the season opener. It's deja vu all over again ?#LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi #KXIP #VIVOIPL https://t.co/0fKHF24Tuv — Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) April 1, 2018 × In a Twitter live session, Sehwag revealed about his 1st April's prank: Watch his reaction here: Lol! A perfect prank by @virendersehwag ? #AprilFoolsDay #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi #KXIP #KingsXIPunjab #VivoIPL Keep supporting the Kings at the #ISBindraStadium & book your tickets ➡ https://t.co/hMidVMPMwg pic.twitter.com/RhKxW9BRY5 — Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) April 1, 2018 × It was definitely appearing as a prank as a player, who is not registered cannot play in the IPL. April 1 is known as April Fool’s Day and Twitter 'devta' who is known for his witty tweets prepared the best prank for his fans. The tweet mentioned about "treat" for the fans but it later came out as trick, Viru himself overturned the announcement and said, "Guys I hope you enjoyed my batting, that was the perfect April fool." Sehwag was last seen batting at the recent Ice Cricket matches in St Moritz. He scored 62 off 31 in the first match and 46 off 22 balls in the second match there.

Watch: How Virender Sehwag reacts on his comeback as batsman for Kings XI Punjab

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has believed in decking up power hitters and for the upcoming season also they have pooled in massive batting strength, here is a compilation of RCB's strength and weaknesses.</p>

<p><strong>Strength:</strong></p>

<p>Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers are the core strength of RCB along with wonder kid of IPL, Sarfraz Khan. All three of them were retained before entering the auctions.</p>

<p>The arrival of Brendon McCullum, Quinton de Kock, all-rounders like Chris Woakes, Colin de Grandhomme and Corey Anderson will boost power hitting.</p>

<p>Also, Brendon McCullum will resolve the opener problem.</p>

<p>Experienced pacers like Umesh Yadav, Mandeep Singh, Tim Southee and Mohammad Siraj.</p>

<p>Spin department will be powered by Yuzvendra Chahal, Moeen Ali and Washington Sundar.</p>

<p>Availability of two wicketkeepers, Quinton de Kock and Parthiv Patel.</p>

<p>Addition of domestic stars Kulwant Khejroliya and Navdeep Saini.</p>

<p>The bench is very strong.</p>

<p><strong>Weaknesses:</strong></p>

<p>Most of the batsman has an experience of playing at top three positions so RCB lacks when it comes to middle order batting.</p>

<p><strong>Here is the squad list of Royal Challengers Bangalore</strong></p>

<p>Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium</p>

<p><strong>Retained:</strong><br />
Virat Kohli (17 cr)<br />
AB de Villiers (11 cr)<br />
Sarfraz Khan (3 cr)</p>

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Brendon McCullum (3.6 cr), Chris Woakes (7.4 cr), Colin de Grandhomme (2.2 cr), Moeen Ali (1.7 cr), Quinton de Kock (2.8 cr), Umesh Yadav (4.2 cr), Yuzvendra Chahal (6 cr), Manan Vohra (1.1 cr), Kulwant Kejroliya (85 L), Aniket Choudhary (30 L), Navdeep Saini (3 cr), Murugan Ashwin (2.2 cr), Mandeep Singh (1.4 cr), Washington Sundar (3.2 cr), Pawan Negi (1 cr), Mohammad Siraj (2.6 cr), Nathan Coulter-Nile (2.2 cr), Anirudha Joshi (20L), Parthiv Patel (1.7 cr), Tim Southee (1 cr), Pavan Deshpande (20 L)</p>


Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers are the core strength of RCB along with wonder kid of IPL, Sarfraz Khan

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has believed in decking up power hitters and for the upcoming season also they have pooled in massive batting strength, here is a compilation of RCB's strength and weaknesses. Strength: Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers are the core strength of RCB along with wonder kid of IPL, Sarfraz Khan. All three of them were retained before entering the auctions. The arrival of Brendon McCullum, Quinton de Kock, all-rounders like Chris Woakes, Colin de Grandhomme and Corey Anderson will boost power hitting. Also, Brendon McCullum will resolve the opener problem. Experienced pacers like Umesh Yadav, Mandeep Singh, Tim Southee and Mohammad Siraj. Spin department will be powered by Yuzvendra Chahal, Moeen Ali and Washington Sundar. Availability of two wicketkeepers, Quinton de Kock and Parthiv Patel. Addition of domestic stars Kulwant Khejroliya and Navdeep Saini. The bench is very strong. Weaknesses: Most of the batsman has an experience of playing at top three positions so RCB lacks when it comes to middle order batting. Here is the squad list of Royal Challengers Bangalore Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Retained: Virat Kohli (17 cr) AB de Villiers (11 cr) Sarfraz Khan (3 cr) Purchased: Brendon McCullum (3.6 cr), Chris Woakes (7.4 cr), Colin de Grandhomme (2.2 cr), Moeen Ali (1.7 cr), Quinton de Kock (2.8 cr), Umesh Yadav (4.2 cr), Yuzvendra Chahal (6 cr), Manan Vohra (1.1 cr), Kulwant Kejroliya (85 L), Aniket Choudhary (30 L), Navdeep Saini (3 cr), Murugan Ashwin (2.2 cr), Mandeep Singh (1.4 cr), Washington Sundar (3.2 cr), Pawan Negi (1 cr), Mohammad Siraj (2.6 cr), Nathan Coulter-Nile (2.2 cr), Anirudha Joshi (20L), Parthiv Patel (1.7 cr), Tim Southee (1 cr), Pavan Deshpande (20 L)

IPL 2018: Strengths and Weaknesses of Royal Challengers Bangalore

<p>Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh will not perform at the opening ceremony of the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League which is scheduled to take place on April 7.</p>

<p>Ranveer suffered a shoulder injury during a football match and doctors have advised him to not perform after doing multiple check-ups.</p>

<p>As per his spokesperson, "After multiple medical check-ups, the doctors have strongly advised Ranveer Singh to not perform at this year's IPL opening ceremony in which he was doing the finale act. They feel his high-energy performance would only overstrain his shoulder and aggravate the injury."</p>

<p>The 'Padmavat' star had taken <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-ranveer-singh-to-get-over-rs-33-lakh-per-minute-for-15-minute-performance-127206">a whopping Rs 5 crore</a> for 15-minute <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-ranveer-singh-to-get-over-rs-33-lakh-per-minute-for-15-minute-performance-127206">performance</a> in IPL’s eleventh edition.</p>

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<p><em>Picture Credit: Yogen Shah</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/varun-dhawan-not-ranveer-singh-is-the-highest-paid-performer-at-ipl-opening-night-127080">Also&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;Varun Dhawan is the highest paid performer at IPL opening night</a></strong></p>

<p>He is currently shooting for his upcoming film "Gully Boy."</p>

<p>Apart from that, he is working in Rohit Shetty's cop film "Simmba" and Kabir Khan's sports drama "83", in which he would portray former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev.</p>

<p>"Ranveer will continue to shoot for 'Gully Boy' as per its shooting schedule which is not physically strenuous since only performance-based talkie scenes are left to be shot," the statement added.</p>

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Ranveer suffered a shoulder injury while playing a football match and doctors have advised him to not perform

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh will not perform at the opening ceremony of the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League which is scheduled to take place on April 7. Ranveer suffered a shoulder injury during a football match and doctors have advised him to not perform after doing multiple check-ups. As per his spokesperson, "After multiple medical check-ups, the doctors have strongly advised Ranveer Singh to not perform at this year's IPL opening ceremony in which he was doing the finale act. They feel his high-energy performance would only overstrain his shoulder and aggravate the injury." The 'Padmavat' star had taken a whopping Rs 5 crore for 15-minute performance in IPL’s eleventh edition. Picture Credit: Yogen Shah Also Read: Varun Dhawan is the highest paid performer at IPL opening night He is currently shooting for his upcoming film "Gully Boy." Apart from that, he is working in Rohit Shetty's cop film "Simmba" and Kabir Khan's sports drama "83", in which he would portray former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev. "Ranveer will continue to shoot for 'Gully Boy' as per its shooting schedule which is not physically strenuous since only performance-based talkie scenes are left to be shot," the statement added.

IPL 2018: Here is why Ranveer Singh won't perform at the opening ceremony

<p>South African batsman Heinrich Klaasen has been added in the place of Steve Smith.</p>

<p>Due to the recent ball-tampering scandal which happened in the third Test match of a four-match series between Australia and South Africa. The Board of Control for Cricket in India removed Steve Smith from the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League which is scheduled to start from April 7.</p>

<p>Klaasen had impressed the spectators during South Africa's recent series against India. He was named man of the match in the second ODI.</p>

<p>Wicketkeeper-batsman Klaasen, who made his one-day and T20 debut against India in February, was signed from the available player pool for INR&nbsp50 lakh deal, the IPL said.</p>

<p>Cricket Australian gave a 12-months ban to Smith, David Warner for 12 and a 9-month ban to Cameron Bancroft as they were found guilty of altering&nbspthe condition of the ball.</p>

<p>Steve Smith was supposed to lead the Royals' squad but after his ouster, Ajinkya Rahane will lead the squad.</p>

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South African batsman Heinrich Klaasen has been added in the place of Steve Smith in Rajasthan Royals' squad

South African batsman Heinrich Klaasen has been added in the place of Steve Smith. Due to the recent ball-tampering scandal which happened in the third Test match of a four-match series between Australia and South Africa. The Board of Control for Cricket in India removed Steve Smith from the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League which is scheduled to start from April 7. Klaasen had impressed the spectators during South Africa's recent series against India. He was named man of the match in the second ODI. Wicketkeeper-batsman Klaasen, who made his one-day and T20 debut against India in February, was signed from the available player pool for INR&nbsp50 lakh deal, the IPL said. Cricket Australian gave a 12-months ban to Smith, David Warner for 12 and a 9-month ban to Cameron Bancroft as they were found guilty of altering&nbspthe condition of the ball. Steve Smith was supposed to lead the Royals' squad but after his ouster, Ajinkya Rahane will lead the squad. NEWS: South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen to replace Steve Smith in @rajasthanroyals' squad for VIVO IPL 2018. More details here - https://t.co/pw3YmNuQrh pic.twitter.com/qbDiOOptn6 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 2, 2018 ×

IPL 2018: Heinrich Klaasen replaces Steve Smith in Rajasthan Royals' squad

<p>The most star-studded franchise of all seasons, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), this time will look to win the IPL title and break the jinx of losing despite having the top players of the world in previous seasons, can say universe!</p>

<p>RCB believed in decking up power hitters, this time also they have pooled in Brendon McCullum, Quinton de Kock, all-rounders like Chris Woakes, Colin de Grandhomme and Corey Anderson.</p>

<p>Wonder kid of IPL, Sarfraz Khan has already impressed the spectators by his batting capabilities, though he needs to shed some pounds to prove himself as a fielder.</p>

<p>Before entering the auction RCB had retained Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Sarfraz Khan.</p>

<p>They had legendary Chris Gayle but for some unknown reason, he was snubbed during the auctions. RCB had to take such strict decision as they have been compromising with the variety of seamers and suffered when it comes to defend a mammoth total, so they had to make adjustments to prevail over the problem.</p>

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<p>Now, they have experienced pacers like Umesh Yadav, Mandeep Singh, Tim Southee, Mohammad Siraj and the spin department will be powered by Yuzvendra Chahal, Moeen Ali and Washington Sundar.</p>

<p>Bowling department is very balanced with different variety but the bench is very weak as IPL deals with injuries and if any bowlers fall through then chances of replacement are very less.</p>

<p>The batting department looks very settled, with the arrival of Brendon McCullum, resolving the opener problem.</p>

<p>McCullum will open with South African star AB de Villiers and at number three skipper Virat is in-charge.</p>

<p>Chris Woakes or Colin de Grandhomme at number four and Quinton de Kock at number five.&nbsp</p>

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<p>Manan Vohra has played some magnificent knocks for Kings XI Punjab in the previous season, he can provide required support if given chance to play.</p>

<p>They have an option of two wicketkeepers, Quinton de Kock and Parthiv Patel with the restriction of using overseas players the choice of buying two renowned glovesmen is good.</p>

<p>When it comes to investment, &nbspKulwant Khejroliya and Navdeep Saini, who have displayed stellar performance in the domestic tournament are capable of fulfilling adequate roles as a batsman.</p>

<p>Virat-led RCB boys have the best chance to win and salvage the Bangalorean pride and sing together the famous cricket song, Mauka Mauka, Mauka Mauka...</p>

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<p><strong>Here is the squad list:</strong></p>

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Virat Kohli (17 cr)<br />
AB de Villiers (11 cr)<br />
Sarfraz Khan (3 cr)</p>

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Brendon McCullum (3.6 cr), Chris Woakes (7.4 cr), Colin de Grandhomme (2.2 cr), Moeen Ali (1.7 cr), Quinton de Kock (2.8 cr), Umesh Yadav (4.2 cr), Yuzvendra Chahal (6 cr), Manan Vohra (1.1 cr), Kulwant Kejroliya (85 L), Aniket Choudhary (30 L), Navdeep Saini (3 cr), Murugan Ashwin (2.2 cr), Mandeep Singh (1.4 cr), Washington Sundar (3.2 cr), Pawan Negi (1 cr), Mohammad Siraj (2.6 cr), Nathan Coulter-Nile (2.2 cr), Anirudha Joshi (20L), Parthiv Patel (1.7 cr), Tim Southee (1 cr), Pavan Deshpande (20 L)</p>


The most star-studded franchise of all seasons, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), this time will look to win the IPL title and break the jinx of losing despite having the top players of the world in previous seasons

The most star-studded franchise of all seasons, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), this time will look to win the IPL title and break the jinx of losing despite having the top players of the world in previous seasons, can say universe! RCB believed in decking up power hitters, this time also they have pooled in Brendon McCullum, Quinton de Kock, all-rounders like Chris Woakes, Colin de Grandhomme and Corey Anderson. Wonder kid of IPL, Sarfraz Khan has already impressed the spectators by his batting capabilities, though he needs to shed some pounds to prove himself as a fielder. Before entering the auction RCB had retained Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Sarfraz Khan. They had legendary Chris Gayle but for some unknown reason, he was snubbed during the auctions. RCB had to take such strict decision as they have been compromising with the variety of seamers and suffered when it comes to defend a mammoth total, so they had to make adjustments to prevail over the problem. Just can't get enough of the man, can we? ? #PlayBold #KingInTheNets pic.twitter.com/fsaRil21yz — Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) 1 April 2018 × Now, they have experienced pacers like Umesh Yadav, Mandeep Singh, Tim Southee, Mohammad Siraj and the spin department will be powered by Yuzvendra Chahal, Moeen Ali and Washington Sundar. Bowling department is very balanced with different variety but the bench is very weak as IPL deals with injuries and if any bowlers fall through then chances of replacement are very less. The batting department looks very settled, with the arrival of Brendon McCullum, resolving the opener problem. McCullum will open with South African star AB de Villiers and at number three skipper Virat is in-charge. Chris Woakes or Colin de Grandhomme at number four and Quinton de Kock at number five. Practice done right in the glorious Chinnaswamy ?️ #PlayBold pic.twitter.com/k1uF61ehY3 — Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) 30 March 2018 × Manan Vohra has played some magnificent knocks for Kings XI Punjab in the previous season, he can provide required support if given chance to play. They have an option of two wicketkeepers, Quinton de Kock and Parthiv Patel with the restriction of using overseas players the choice of buying two renowned glovesmen is good. When it comes to investment, &nbspKulwant Khejroliya and Navdeep Saini, who have displayed stellar performance in the domestic tournament are capable of fulfilling adequate roles as a batsman. Virat-led RCB boys have the best chance to win and salvage the Bangalorean pride and sing together the famous cricket song, Mauka Mauka, Mauka Mauka... × Here is the squad list: Retained: Virat Kohli (17 cr) AB de Villiers (11 cr) Sarfraz Khan (3 cr) Purchased: Brendon McCullum (3.6 cr), Chris Woakes (7.4 cr), Colin de Grandhomme (2.2 cr), Moeen Ali (1.7 cr), Quinton de Kock (2.8 cr), Umesh Yadav (4.2 cr), Yuzvendra Chahal (6 cr), Manan Vohra (1.1 cr), Kulwant Kejroliya (85 L), Aniket Choudhary (30 L), Navdeep Saini (3 cr), Murugan Ashwin (2.2 cr), Mandeep Singh (1.4 cr), Washington Sundar (3.2 cr), Pawan Negi (1 cr), Mohammad Siraj (2.6 cr), Nathan Coulter-Nile (2.2 cr), Anirudha Joshi (20L), Parthiv Patel (1.7 cr), Tim Southee (1 cr), Pavan Deshpande (20 L)

IPL 2018 squad analysis: RCB's strong batting line-up gives Virat 'mauka mauka' to end losing jinx

<p>As many as 18 players donned the Mumbai Indians jersey in 2017 season, however, only six of those have made it to the MI team in 2018.&nbsp</p>

<p>Yet again, the Nita Ambani-owned franchise will be entering the stadium this year with its core team, unfortunately, losing out on some key players though.&nbsp</p>

<p>Skipper Rohit Sharma, all-rounder Hardik Pandya and 'yorker king' Jasprit Bumrah were retained by the franchise.&nbsp</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-squad-analysis-of-kkr-karthiks-knight-riders-36421">IPL 2018: Squad analysis of KKR — 'Karthik's Knight Riders'</a></strong></p>

<p>The Right to Match Card was used to keep all-rounders Kieron Pollard and the uncapped Indian player Krunal Pandya in their side.</p>

<p>It was a brilliant move to retain these players but in their quest for keeping the core alive, Mumbai lost some of its best performers of the recent past.&nbsp</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2018%3A-all-teams-and-their-squad-list-113383">IPL 2018: All teams and their squad list</a></strong></p>

<p>Nitish Rana, for instance, played a handy role in Mumbai’s success in 2017, with 13 matches, 333 runs, 3 half centuries record, but is not part of this year’s squad.&nbsp</p>

<p>Similarly, senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh -8 wickets in 11 matches in 2017 and Mitchell McClenaghan -19 wickets in 14 matches in 2017- were not included in this year's MI Paltan.</p>

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<p>Despite run-machines like Rohit Sharma, Pollard and Hardik, who have played some blistering knocks that have led their side to wins from tricky situations in previous seasons, batting remains a concern for the team.</p>

<p>They are thin in this department and are overly dependent on few players, who may not perform during crucial stages.&nbsp</p>

<p>In pace attack,&nbspthe franchise has not left any space to be taken advantage off.</p>

<p>Mustafizur Rahman, Jason Behrendroff and Pradeep Sangwan would come handy for the defending champions.&nbsp</p>

<p>Mustafizur was exceptional for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their title-winning campaign in 2016 with 17 wickets. &nbspThe left-arm pacer is an excellent choice for his versatility and ability to bowl quick.&nbsp</p>

<p>Same goes for left-arm pacer Australian Jason Behrendorff.</p>

<p>Apart from them, Australia’s Pat Cummins is another fast bowler who can rip apart the opposition and trouble the batsmen. &nbsp</p>

<p>However, Jasprit Bumrah will be the leader of the pack and is growing as one of the best with each day in international cricket.</p>

<p>The team has gone heavy on pace attack but are weak on spin.&nbsp</p>

<p>Hence a lot of work will need to be done by the pacers and all-rounders to defend their title in IPL 2018.&nbsp<br />
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The Right to Match Card was used to keep all-rounders Pollard and Krunal in their side

As many as 18 players donned the Mumbai Indians jersey in 2017 season, however, only six of those have made it to the MI team in 2018. Yet again, the Nita Ambani-owned franchise will be entering the stadium this year with its core team, unfortunately, losing out on some key players though. Skipper Rohit Sharma, all-rounder Hardik Pandya and 'yorker king' Jasprit Bumrah were retained by the franchise. Also read: IPL 2018: Squad analysis of KKR — 'Karthik's Knight Riders' The Right to Match Card was used to keep all-rounders Kieron Pollard and the uncapped Indian player Krunal Pandya in their side. It was a brilliant move to retain these players but in their quest for keeping the core alive, Mumbai lost some of its best performers of the recent past. Also read: IPL 2018: All teams and their squad list Nitish Rana, for instance, played a handy role in Mumbai’s success in 2017, with 13 matches, 333 runs, 3 half centuries record, but is not part of this year’s squad. Similarly, senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh -8 wickets in 11 matches in 2017 and Mitchell McClenaghan -19 wickets in 14 matches in 2017- were not included in this year's MI Paltan. Presenting to you, the 25-member strong Mumbai Indians squad! Paltan, are you excited to see our team in action? #MISquad2018#CricketMeriJaan #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/54eTITYFEN — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 29, 2018 × Despite run-machines like Rohit Sharma, Pollard and Hardik, who have played some blistering knocks that have led their side to wins from tricky situations in previous seasons, batting remains a concern for the team. They are thin in this department and are overly dependent on few players, who may not perform during crucial stages. In pace attack,&nbspthe franchise has not left any space to be taken advantage off. Mustafizur Rahman, Jason Behrendroff and Pradeep Sangwan would come handy for the defending champions. Mustafizur was exceptional for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their title-winning campaign in 2016 with 17 wickets. &nbspThe left-arm pacer is an excellent choice for his versatility and ability to bowl quick. Same goes for left-arm pacer Australian Jason Behrendorff. Apart from them, Australia’s Pat Cummins is another fast bowler who can rip apart the opposition and trouble the batsmen. However, Jasprit Bumrah will be the leader of the pack and is growing as one of the best with each day in international cricket. The team has gone heavy on pace attack but are weak on spin. Hence a lot of work will need to be done by the pacers and all-rounders to defend their title in IPL 2018.

IPL 2018: Squad analysis of Mumbai Indians - 'Paltan' dependent on all-rounders amid weak spin

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad, popularly known as "The Orange Army," came into the existence in 2012 when they replaced former Hyderabad-based franchise Deccan Chargers after they were controversially terminated in the Indian Premier League.</p>

<p>The franchise is owned by Kalanithi Maran of &nbsp;Sun TV channel Network and has Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, as its home ground.</p>

<p>They have a glorious record when they made it to the playoffs in the first season and claimed the IPL trophy in 2016.</p>

<p>Hyderabad always believed in having a power-pack bowling but it has been compromising with its batting side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, the exit of David Warner from the IPL 2018 has given the squad a major set back. In the wake of the recent ball-tampering scandal that happened in the third Test match between Australia and South Africa at Cape Town, Warner has been suspended from the upcoming edition of IPL.</p>

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<p>Cricket Australia has given a 12-month ban to Steve Smith and David Warner and a 9-month ban to Cameron Bancroft for altering the condition of the ball.</p>

<p>Now, Hyderabad's dependency on bowlers has increased to a larger extent until and unless the franchise gets a replacement for David Warner to solidify the vacancy of a batsman.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-after-smith-warner-ban-unsold-ishant-klaasen-can-comeback-127361"><strong>IPL 2018: After Smith, Warner ban, unsold Ishant, Klaasen can comeback</strong></a></p>

<p>If we talk about this year's squad of Sunrisers Hyderabad, then again Hyderabad has decked-up talented bowlers as their "trump cards", who will be guided by Lankan legend, Muttiah Muralitharan as their bowling coach.</p>

<p>Hyderabad had retained Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for Rs 8.5 crore. The Indian pacer displayed his brilliance in India's recent tour to South Africa.</p>

<p>The spin department is quite strong as the Orange Army has invested well in Afghanistan's spin-star Rashid Khan who has a terrific record of 135 wickets in 91 T20 matches, averaging 15.14 at under 6 runs an over.</p>

<p>The in-form Ranji bowler Thangarasu Natarajan who played for Karnataka can also be a valuable wicket-taker. England bowler Chris Jordan might give a boost to the squad with his pace and swing.</p>

<p>Mehdi Hasan and Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh will provide variation in bowling, which is necessary for IPL that deals with injuries on a regular basis due to a hectic schedule.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When it comes to batting, the top order has shaken up a bit after David Warner's ouster from the IPL 2018.</p>

<p>Shikhar Dhawan, the power hitter will probably open for the team but he needs a determined ally to give a good start.</p>

<p>Apart from that, they have New Zealand's skipper Kane Williamson, who will provide stability at the crucial No-3 position. Also, Williamson will lead the team.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/kane-williamson-to-lead-sunrisers-hyderabad-after-david-warners-ouster-127051"><strong>Kane Williamson to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad after David Warner's ouster</strong></a></p>

<p>The middle order is quite settled with Carlos Brathwaite, Wriddhiman Saha, and the experienced Shakib-Al-Hasan.</p>

<p>Yusuf Pathan (IPL career batting strike rate of 145.49) will add value to the team with his destructive batting.</p>

<p>They are most likely to mourn the release of some known players like Yuvraj Singh, Ben Cutting, Mustafizur Rahman, Ben Laughlin, Moises Henriques.</p>

<p>Now, the squad lacks balance also they have invested quite a lot in Manish Pandey, in that place they could have opted for some another batsman.</p>

<p>Under the guidance of coach Tom Moody, VVS Laxman and leadership of Kane Williamson, the Orange Army is set to start the IPL campaign.</p>

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<p><strong>Here is the squad list of Sunrisers Hyderabad:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Retained:</strong><br />
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (8.5 cr)</p>

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Shikhar Dhawan (5.2 cr), Shakib Al Hasan (2 cr), Kane Williamson (3 cr), Manish Pandey (11 cr), Carlos Brathwaite (2 cr), Yusuf Pathan (1.9 cr), Wriddhiman Saha (5 cr), Rashid Khan (9 cr), Ricky Bhui (20 L), Deepak Hooda (3.6 cr), Siddarth Kaul (3.8 cr), T Natarajan (40 L), Basil Thampi (95 L), Khaleel Ahmed (3 cr), Mohammad Nabi (1 cr), Sandeep Sharma (3 cr), Sachin Baby (20 L), Chris Jordan (1 cr), Billy Stanlake (50 L), Tanmay Agarwal (20 L), Shreevats Goswami (1 cr), Bipul Sharma (20 L), Mehdi Hasan (20 L)</p>


The exit of David Warner from the IPL 2018 has given the squad a major set back and increases dependency on bowlers

Sunrisers Hyderabad, popularly known as "The Orange Army," came into the existence in 2012 when they replaced former Hyderabad-based franchise Deccan Chargers after they were controversially terminated in the Indian Premier League. The franchise is owned by Kalanithi Maran of Sun TV channel Network and has Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, as its home ground. They have a glorious record when they made it to the playoffs in the first season and claimed the IPL trophy in 2016. Hyderabad always believed in having a power-pack bowling but it has been compromising with its batting side. Now, the exit of David Warner from the IPL 2018 has given the squad a major set back. In the wake of the recent ball-tampering scandal that happened in the third Test match between Australia and South Africa at Cape Town, Warner has been suspended from the upcoming edition of IPL. × Cricket Australia has given a 12-month ban to Steve Smith and David Warner and a 9-month ban to Cameron Bancroft for altering the condition of the ball. Now, Hyderabad's dependency on bowlers has increased to a larger extent until and unless the franchise gets a replacement for David Warner to solidify the vacancy of a batsman. IPL 2018: After Smith, Warner ban, unsold Ishant, Klaasen can comeback If we talk about this year's squad of Sunrisers Hyderabad, then again Hyderabad has decked-up talented bowlers as their "trump cards", who will be guided by Lankan legend, Muttiah Muralitharan as their bowling coach. Hyderabad had retained Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for Rs 8.5 crore. The Indian pacer displayed his brilliance in India's recent tour to South Africa. The spin department is quite strong as the Orange Army has invested well in Afghanistan's spin-star Rashid Khan who has a terrific record of 135 wickets in 91 T20 matches, averaging 15.14 at under 6 runs an over. The in-form Ranji bowler Thangarasu Natarajan who played for Karnataka can also be a valuable wicket-taker. England bowler Chris Jordan might give a boost to the squad with his pace and swing. Mehdi Hasan and Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh will provide variation in bowling, which is necessary for IPL that deals with injuries on a regular basis due to a hectic schedule. When it comes to batting, the top order has shaken up a bit after David Warner's ouster from the IPL 2018. Shikhar Dhawan, the power hitter will probably open for the team but he needs a determined ally to give a good start. Apart from that, they have New Zealand's skipper Kane Williamson, who will provide stability at the crucial No-3 position. Also, Williamson will lead the team. Kane Williamson to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad after David Warner's ouster The middle order is quite settled with Carlos Brathwaite, Wriddhiman Saha, and the experienced Shakib-Al-Hasan. Yusuf Pathan (IPL career batting strike rate of 145.49) will add value to the team with his destructive batting. They are most likely to mourn the release of some known players like Yuvraj Singh, Ben Cutting, Mustafizur Rahman, Ben Laughlin, Moises Henriques. Now, the squad lacks balance also they have invested quite a lot in Manish Pandey, in that place they could have opted for some another batsman. Under the guidance of coach Tom Moody, VVS Laxman and leadership of Kane Williamson, the Orange Army is set to start the IPL campaign. × Here is the squad list of Sunrisers Hyderabad: Retained: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (8.5 cr) Purchased: Shikhar Dhawan (5.2 cr), Shakib Al Hasan (2 cr), Kane Williamson (3 cr), Manish Pandey (11 cr), Carlos Brathwaite (2 cr), Yusuf Pathan (1.9 cr), Wriddhiman Saha (5 cr), Rashid Khan (9 cr), Ricky Bhui (20 L), Deepak Hooda (3.6 cr), Siddarth Kaul (3.8 cr), T Natarajan (40 L), Basil Thampi (95 L), Khaleel Ahmed (3 cr), Mohammad Nabi (1 cr), Sandeep Sharma (3 cr), Sachin Baby (20 L), Chris Jordan (1 cr), Billy Stanlake (50 L), Tanmay Agarwal (20 L), Shreevats Goswami (1 cr), Bipul Sharma (20 L), Mehdi Hasan (20 L)

IPL 2018 squad analysis of SRH- 'Sun to rise' on bowlers' shoulders after Warner's exit

<p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is making a comeback to his favourite Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after the franchise was banned for two years, got emotional and was almost in tears while speaking on the franchise's return to IPL.</p>

<p>The skipper failed to control his emotions and got choked up and was almost in tears while addressing the audience at an event.&nbsp</p>

<p>Chennai faced a lot of backlashes after it was marred in spot-fixing controversy and was subsequently banned for two years.</p>

<p>“As I said it was, I knew I would play for the Pune team but the actual moment comes when you start walking with the team-sheet in your hand till that point of time its only practice and everything," he said.</p>

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<p>"It was a very emotional moment…since I have started playing T20 cricket represented the Indian cricket team, Jharkhand team in few tournaments and CSK for eight years, so it was an emotional moment not to see myself in yellow,” Dhoni added.&nbsp</p>

<p>“But at the same time as professionals, we have to move ahead and also not to prove to anyone but to prove a point to myself that I am making sure whatever I gave in for CSK, I am not leaving any inch that I am not giving for the Pune team,” he added.&nbsp</p>

<p>Under Dhoni’s leadership, CSK won the title twice in 2010 and 2011 and finished runners-up in four editions.&nbsp</p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings begins its campaign on April 7 at the Wankhede Stadium where they will take on the defenders Mumbai Indians.</p>


Chennai faced a lot of backlashes after it was marred in spot-fixing controversy and was subsequently banned for two years.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is making a comeback to his favourite Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after the franchise was banned for two years, got emotional and was almost in tears while speaking on the franchise's return to IPL. The skipper failed to control his emotions and got choked up and was almost in tears while addressing the audience at an event. Chennai faced a lot of backlashes after it was marred in spot-fixing controversy and was subsequently banned for two years. “As I said it was, I knew I would play for the Pune team but the actual moment comes when you start walking with the team-sheet in your hand till that point of time its only practice and everything," he said. #Thala #Dhoni became very emotional while speaking about 2 years of struggle and come back of @ChennaiIPL !!! #WhistlePodu #WhistlePoduArmy pic.twitter.com/AWAycP7jrv — CSK World (@CSK_World) March 29, 2018 × "It was a very emotional moment…since I have started playing T20 cricket represented the Indian cricket team, Jharkhand team in few tournaments and CSK for eight years, so it was an emotional moment not to see myself in yellow,” Dhoni added. “But at the same time as professionals, we have to move ahead and also not to prove to anyone but to prove a point to myself that I am making sure whatever I gave in for CSK, I am not leaving any inch that I am not giving for the Pune team,” he added. Under Dhoni’s leadership, CSK won the title twice in 2010 and 2011 and finished runners-up in four editions. Chennai Super Kings begins its campaign on April 7 at the Wankhede Stadium where they will take on the defenders Mumbai Indians.

Watch: MS Dhoni 'almost in tears' while speaking on CSK return in IPL 2018

<p>Rajasthan Royals, the winner of Indian Premier League's inaugural edition, have marked an exciting return after a two-year ban with a very special and important cricketer, Shane Warne, not as a player but as a mentor.</p>

<p>On his return, he said, "I am very happy and excited to be back with the Rajasthan Royals who I believe hold a very special place in my cricketing journey."</p>

<p>In the year 2015, Rajasthan Royals was found guilty in an illegal betting and match-fixing probe along with another IPL giant, Chennai Super Kings. The panel also suspended Royals co-owner Raj Kundra from all cricket-related activities for life.</p>

<p>Now, the franchise is owned by Manoj Badale along with Aditya Chellaram, Lachlan Murdoch, Ryan Tkalcevic and Suresh Chellaram.</p>

<p>If we talk about the team, Rajasthan Royals had retained an aggressive and intense Australian batsman Steve Smith before entering the auctions but after the recent ball-tampering controversy, Steve Smith has been ruled out from the upcoming edition of IPL.</p>

<p>The incident happened in the third Test match of a four-match series between Australia and South Africa.</p>

<p>With Smith's ouster, the backbone of the batting order has been shattered.</p>

<p><strong>The one-year ban is given to Steve Smith, watch the video here:</strong></p>

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<p>Royals had used Right To Match card (RTM) to purchase calm and composed Ajinkya Rahane.</p>

<p>During the auction, they had shown an intent of structuring a well-balanced team by purchasing a variety of players.</p>

<p>They made the most expensive buys of all time in the form of England's all-rounder, Ben Stokes for an amount of 12.5 cr.</p>

<p>Royals look alike another Pune Super Giants as most of Pune's talent have landed in Rajasthan.</p>

<p>They are definitely banking upon more overseas players especially all-rounders, who can provide options to the team but they do have a tangy Indian obscure flavour.</p>

<p>Foreigners like, Steve Smith, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, D'Arcy Short, are some crucial investments along with Indian talents Ajinkya Rahane, Rahul Tripathi, Stuart Binny, Krishnappa Gowtham, Jaydev Unadkat.</p>

<p>Sanju Samson and Ajinkya Rahane will probably open for Rajasthan and there is a depth of batting in the line up in the form of&nbsp;Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler.</p>

<p>Rahul Tripathi, Sanju Samson, Stuart Binny have a good IPL record and might&nbsp;provide a winning essence to the team.</p>

<p>Jayadev Unadkat, the best purchase when it comes to bowling along with Dhawal Kulkarni, Jofra Archer but the team lacks in spin department as spinners Dushmantha Chameera and K Gowtham need to prove their talents in a larger extent.</p>

<p><strong>Meet&nbsp;Jofra Archer </strong><strong>the secret</strong><strong> weapon of Rajasthan Royals:</strong></p>

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<p>All in all, Rajasthan Royals is a team whose playing XI is balanced in terms of variety but the batting order has been smashed to smithereens if top order misfires or suffers an injury then the option of replacement is less as the bench is comparatively inexperienced.</p>

<p><strong>Here is the complete squad of the Rajasthan Royals:</strong><br />
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Ben Stokes (12.5 cr), Ajinkya Rahane (4 cr), Stuart Binny (50 L), Sanju Samson (8 cr), Jos Buttler (4.4 cr), Rahul Tripathi (3.4 cr), D'Arcy Short (4 cr), Jofra Archer (7.2 cr), K Gowtham (6.2 cr), Dhawal Kulkarni (75 L), Jaydev Unadkat (11.5 cr), Ankit Sharma (20 L), Anureet Singh (30 L), Zahir Khan Pakteen (60 L), Shreyas Gopal (20 L), MS Midhun (20 L), Prashant Chopra (20 L), Ben Laughlin (50 L), Mahipal Lomror (20 L), Aryaman Birla (30 L), Jatin Saxena (20 L), Dushmantha Chameera (50 L)</p>

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Steve Smith's exit from the IPL 2018 is a big blow to the Rajasthan Royals, if top batting order misfires or suffers an injury then the option of replacement is less as the bench is comparatively inexperienced

Rajasthan Royals, the winner of Indian Premier League's inaugural edition, have marked an exciting return after a two-year ban with a very special and important cricketer, Shane Warne, not as a player but as a mentor. On his return, he said, "I am very happy and excited to be back with the Rajasthan Royals who I believe hold a very special place in my cricketing journey." In the year 2015, Rajasthan Royals was found guilty in an illegal betting and match-fixing probe along with another IPL giant, Chennai Super Kings. The panel also suspended Royals co-owner Raj Kundra from all cricket-related activities for life. Now, the franchise is owned by Manoj Badale along with Aditya Chellaram, Lachlan Murdoch, Ryan Tkalcevic and Suresh Chellaram. If we talk about the team, Rajasthan Royals had retained an aggressive and intense Australian batsman Steve Smith before entering the auctions but after the recent ball-tampering controversy, Steve Smith has been ruled out from the upcoming edition of IPL. The incident happened in the third Test match of a four-match series between Australia and South Africa. With Smith's ouster, the backbone of the batting order has been shattered. The one-year ban is given to Steve Smith, watch the video here: × Royals had used Right To Match card (RTM) to purchase calm and composed Ajinkya Rahane. During the auction, they had shown an intent of structuring a well-balanced team by purchasing a variety of players. They made the most expensive buys of all time in the form of England's all-rounder, Ben Stokes for an amount of 12.5 cr. Royals look alike another Pune Super Giants as most of Pune's talent have landed in Rajasthan. They are definitely banking upon more overseas players especially all-rounders, who can provide options to the team but they do have a tangy Indian obscure flavour. Foreigners like, Steve Smith, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, D'Arcy Short, are some crucial investments along with Indian talents Ajinkya Rahane, Rahul Tripathi, Stuart Binny, Krishnappa Gowtham, Jaydev Unadkat. Sanju Samson and Ajinkya Rahane will probably open for Rajasthan and there is a depth of batting in the line up in the form of Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler. Rahul Tripathi, Sanju Samson, Stuart Binny have a good IPL record and might provide a winning essence to the team. Jayadev Unadkat, the best purchase when it comes to bowling along with Dhawal Kulkarni, Jofra Archer but the team lacks in spin department as spinners Dushmantha Chameera and K Gowtham need to prove their talents in a larger extent. Meet Jofra Archer the secret weapon of Rajasthan Royals: × All in all, Rajasthan Royals is a team whose playing XI is balanced in terms of variety but the batting order has been smashed to smithereens if top order misfires or suffers an injury then the option of replacement is less as the bench is comparatively inexperienced. Here is the complete squad of the Rajasthan Royals: Purchased: Ben Stokes (12.5 cr), Ajinkya Rahane (4 cr), Stuart Binny (50 L), Sanju Samson (8 cr), Jos Buttler (4.4 cr), Rahul Tripathi (3.4 cr), D'Arcy Short (4 cr), Jofra Archer (7.2 cr), K Gowtham (6.2 cr), Dhawal Kulkarni (75 L), Jaydev Unadkat (11.5 cr), Ankit Sharma (20 L), Anureet Singh (30 L), Zahir Khan Pakteen (60 L), Shreyas Gopal (20 L), MS Midhun (20 L), Prashant Chopra (20 L), Ben Laughlin (50 L), Mahipal Lomror (20 L), Aryaman Birla (30 L), Jatin Saxena (20 L), Dushmantha Chameera (50 L)

IPL squad analysis: Rajasthan Royals lack batting strength after Steve Smith's ouster

<p>David Warner has stepped down as Sunrisers Hyderabad captain after the ball-tampering row which happened in the third test match of ongoing series between South Africa and Australia.</p>

<p>Warner was retained by the franchise at an amount of INR 12.5 Cr for the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League. Under Warner's captaincy, The Orange army has claimed the IPL trophy in 2016.</p>

<p>According to the statement released by the franchise, David Warner voluntarily quit the captaincy.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“In light of recent events, David Warner has stepped down as captain of SunRisers Hyderabad. The new captain of the Team will be announced shortly.” – K.Shanmugam, CEO, SunRisers Hyderabad</p>
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunRisers/status/978878109876391936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2018</a></blockquote>

<p>The CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad, K.Shanmugam said, "In light of recent events, David Warner has stepped down as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad. The new captain of the Team will be announced shortly." The franchise is yet to name a replacement captain but the possible prospects for the captainship are Shikhar Dhawan, Kane Williamson.</p>

<p>A few days back, Steve Smith also had stepped down as captain of Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming 2018 IPL season after his confession of altering the ball in order to change the condition.</p>

<p>"We were waiting for Cricket Australia's report. We have already written to them and we are expecting their written reply. The moment it comes, we will be deciding about it," said IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla. "If they are going to punish him then we will also think on those lines," he further added.</p>

<p>"We want everything to be investigated. There are certain provisions in our player regulations, accordingly, we will decide. Our league is going to commence from April 7 so there is no hurry, Sukla further said that there is enough time for the edition to start and hence they want every angle of Smith's to be investigated before they take any decision.</p>

<p>Sukla further said that there is enough time for the edition to start and hence they want every angle of Smith's to be investigated before they take any decision. "We want everything to be investigated. There are certain provisions in our player regulations, accordingly, we will decide. Our league is going to commence from April 7 so there is no hurry."</p>


Warner was retained by the franchise at an amount of INR 12.5 Cr for the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League

David Warner has stepped down as Sunrisers Hyderabad captain after the ball-tampering row which happened in the third test match of ongoing series between South Africa and Australia. Warner was retained by the franchise at an amount of INR 12.5 Cr for the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League. Under Warner's captaincy, The Orange army has claimed the IPL trophy in 2016. According to the statement released by the franchise, David Warner voluntarily quit the captaincy. “In light of recent events, David Warner has stepped down as captain of SunRisers Hyderabad. The new captain of the Team will be announced shortly.” – K.Shanmugam, CEO, SunRisers Hyderabad — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) March 28, 2018 The CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad, K.Shanmugam said, "In light of recent events, David Warner has stepped down as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad. The new captain of the Team will be announced shortly." The franchise is yet to name a replacement captain but the possible prospects for the captainship are Shikhar Dhawan, Kane Williamson. A few days back, Steve Smith also had stepped down as captain of Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming 2018 IPL season after his confession of altering the ball in order to change the condition. "We were waiting for Cricket Australia's report. We have already written to them and we are expecting their written reply. The moment it comes, we will be deciding about it," said IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla. "If they are going to punish him then we will also think on those lines," he further added. "We want everything to be investigated. There are certain provisions in our player regulations, accordingly, we will decide. Our league is going to commence from April 7 so there is no hurry, Sukla further said that there is enough time for the edition to start and hence they want every angle of Smith's to be investigated before they take any decision. Sukla further said that there is enough time for the edition to start and hence they want every angle of Smith's to be investigated before they take any decision. "We want everything to be investigated. There are certain provisions in our player regulations, accordingly, we will decide. Our league is going to commence from April 7 so there is no hurry."

IPL 2018: David Warner steps down as Sunrisers Hyderabad captain after ball-tampering scandal

<p>Monu Kumar Singh, another cricket sensation from Mahi's hometown Ranchi, Jharkhand is ready to rock in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League as he was bought by the CSK in the 2018 IPL auction at his base price 20 lakh.</p>

<p>Monu made his T20 debut for Jharkhand in the 2015–16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on 3 January 2016 and before this he was part of India's squad for the 2014 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.</p>

<p>In the 2017-18 National Twenty20 Championship, he finished among the top-10 wicket-takers.</p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings have marked an exciting return after a two-year ban as they faced suspension for alleged spot-fixing.</p>

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<p>CSK have definitely invested well to emerge as a righteousness contender to claim the trophy of IPL 2018.</p>

<p>On his debut in IPL, he said, "I’m excited to be picked up by CSK on my Indian Premier League debut, more so because Mahi bhaiya (MS Dhoni) is leading the side and he knows how to extract the best out of me... he knows my bowling."</p>

<p>"I got to learn a lot under Dhoni during that Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign," he further added.</p>

<p>"He advised me a lot on how to think as a bowler and where to bowl," he admired MS Dhoni's guidance.</p>

<p>"I work on planning a batsman out. I stick to the basics, I live on line and length," he concluded.&nbsp</p>

<p>The 11th edition of the IPL kicks off on April 7 with CSK taking on defending champions Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.</p>

<p><em>With inputs from&nbspwww.chennaisuperkings.com</em></p>


Monu made his T20 debut for Jharkhand in the 2015–16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on 3 January 2016 and before this he was part of India's squad for the 2014 Under-19 Cricket World Cup

Monu Kumar Singh, another cricket sensation from Mahi's hometown Ranchi, Jharkhand is ready to rock in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League as he was bought by the CSK in the 2018 IPL auction at his base price 20 lakh. Monu made his T20 debut for Jharkhand in the 2015–16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on 3 January 2016 and before this he was part of India's squad for the 2014 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. In the 2017-18 National Twenty20 Championship, he finished among the top-10 wicket-takers. Chennai Super Kings have marked an exciting return after a two-year ban as they faced suspension for alleged spot-fixing. Super Kings day out at the Chepauk! #Thala #WhistlePodu?? pic.twitter.com/IR0vwQOQS3 — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 24, 2018 × CSK have definitely invested well to emerge as a righteousness contender to claim the trophy of IPL 2018. On his debut in IPL, he said, "I’m excited to be picked up by CSK on my Indian Premier League debut, more so because Mahi bhaiya (MS Dhoni) is leading the side and he knows how to extract the best out of me... he knows my bowling." "I got to learn a lot under Dhoni during that Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign," he further added. "He advised me a lot on how to think as a bowler and where to bowl," he admired MS Dhoni's guidance. "I work on planning a batsman out. I stick to the basics, I live on line and length," he concluded. The 11th edition of the IPL kicks off on April 7 with CSK taking on defending champions Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. With inputs from&nbspwww.chennaisuperkings.com

IPL 2018: Meet Jharkhand's Monu Kumar Singh set to play for Dhoni's CSK

<p>The marital discord between Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and his estranged wife Hasin Jahan has become one of the most-talked about incidents on social media.&nbsp</p>

<p>Despite several efforts from both sides, there was no sign of peace between the couple.&nbsp</p>

<p>But now, Hasin Jahan wishes to stand beside her husband Shami after he met with an accident on Sunday.</p>

<p>As per reports, Hasin desired to meet her ailing husband, who recently met with an accident and had a narrow escape.&nbsp</p>

<p>Although the pacer's condition is said to be stable, wife Hasin said legal battle with continue but she wants to be with him along with their daughter.</p>

<p>“I don't want anything bad for Shami. He is not my arch-enemy. If Shami is ill, I can't feel well. I will pray to Allah that Shami gets well soon," Hasin Jahan was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>According to Hasin, she even tried to contact Shami's family, but they did not show any interest.&nbsp</p>

<p>Even Shami did not receive her phone calls, she allegedly said.&nbsp<br />
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And after all her efforts to contact Shami went in vain, Hasin has asked for her security to Kolkata police during her visit to his place.</p>

<p>Shami has been booked under various non-bailable, including attempt to murder, and bailable sections of the Indian Penal Code. Jahan has also alleged that Shami had taken money from a Pakistani woman named Alishba on the insistence of an England-based businessman, Mohammad Bhai.</p>

<p>However, the BCCI had cleared Shami's central contract after its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) exonerated him of corruption charges levelled by his wife Jahan.&nbsp</p>

<p>He has been given a Grade 'B' annual contract, which will make him richer by Rs 3 crore.&nbsp</p>

<p>The pacer is free to play in the upcoming Indian Premier League for his franchise the Delhi Daredevils.</p>

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Shami recently met with an accident and had a narrow escape

The marital discord between Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and his estranged wife Hasin Jahan has become one of the most-talked about incidents on social media. Despite several efforts from both sides, there was no sign of peace between the couple. But now, Hasin Jahan wishes to stand beside her husband Shami after he met with an accident on Sunday. As per reports, Hasin desired to meet her ailing husband, who recently met with an accident and had a narrow escape. Although the pacer's condition is said to be stable, wife Hasin said legal battle with continue but she wants to be with him along with their daughter. “I don't want anything bad for Shami. He is not my arch-enemy. If Shami is ill, I can't feel well. I will pray to Allah that Shami gets well soon," Hasin Jahan was quoted as saying. According to Hasin, she even tried to contact Shami's family, but they did not show any interest. Even Shami did not receive her phone calls, she allegedly said. And after all her efforts to contact Shami went in vain, Hasin has asked for her security to Kolkata police during her visit to his place. Shami has been booked under various non-bailable, including attempt to murder, and bailable sections of the Indian Penal Code. Jahan has also alleged that Shami had taken money from a Pakistani woman named Alishba on the insistence of an England-based businessman, Mohammad Bhai. However, the BCCI had cleared Shami's central contract after its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) exonerated him of corruption charges levelled by his wife Jahan. He has been given a Grade 'B' annual contract, which will make him richer by Rs 3 crore. The pacer is free to play in the upcoming Indian Premier League for his franchise the Delhi Daredevils. Related 'Too harsh': Ashish Nehra on life ban for Steve Smith WION evening news brief, March 26, 2018 IPL 2018: Meet Jharkhand's Monu Kumar Singh set to play for... IPL 2018: Ranveer Singh to get over Rs 33 lakh per minute for...

I don't want anything bad for Shami,' says wife Hasin Jahan

<p>The marital discord between Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and his estranged wife Hasin Jahan has become one of the most-talked about incidents on social media.&nbsp</p>

<p>Despite several efforts from both sides, there was no sign of peace between the couple.&nbsp</p>

<p>But now, Hasin Jahan wishes to stand beside her husband Shami after he met with an accident on Sunday.</p>

<p>As per reports, Hasin desired to meet her ailing husband, who recently met with an accident and had a narrow escape.&nbsp</p>

<p>Although the pacer's condition is said to be stable, wife Hasin said legal battle with continue but she wants to be with him along with their daughter.</p>

<p>“I don't want anything bad for Shami. He is not my arch-enemy. If Shami is ill, I can't feel well. I will pray to Allah that Shami gets well soon," Hasin Jahan was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>According to Hasin, she even tried to contact Shami's family, but they did not show any interest.&nbsp</p>

<p>Even Shami did not receive her phone calls, she allegedly said.&nbsp<br />
&nbsp<br />
And after all her efforts to contact Shami went in vain, Hasin has asked for her security to Kolkata police during her visit to his place.</p>

<p>Shami has been booked under various non-bailable, including attempt to murder, and bailable sections of the Indian Penal Code. Jahan has also alleged that Shami had taken money from a Pakistani woman named Alishba on the insistence of an England-based businessman, Mohammad Bhai.</p>

<p>However, the BCCI had cleared Shami's central contract after its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) exonerated him of corruption charges levelled by his wife Jahan.&nbsp</p>

<p>He has been given a Grade 'B' annual contract, which will make him richer by Rs 3 crore.&nbsp</p>

<p>The pacer is free to play in the upcoming Indian Premier League for his franchise the Delhi Daredevils.</p>


The marital discord between Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and his estranged wife Hasin Jahan has become one of the most-talked about incidents on social media. Despite several efforts from both sides, there was no sign of peace between the couple. But now, Hasin Jahan wishes to stand beside her husband Shami after he met with an accident on Sunday. As per reports, Hasin desired to meet her ailing husband, who recently met with an accident and had a narrow escape. Although the pacer's condition is said to be stable, wife Hasin said legal battle with continue but she wants to be with him along with their daughter. “I don't want anything bad for Shami. He is not my arch-enemy. If Shami is ill, I can't feel well. I will pray to Allah that Shami gets well soon," Hasin Jahan was quoted as saying. According to Hasin, she even tried to contact Shami's family, but they did not show any interest. Even Shami did not receive her phone calls, she allegedly said. And after all her efforts to contact Shami went in vain, Hasin has asked for her security to Kolkata police during her visit to his place. Shami has been booked under various non-bailable, including attempt to murder, and bailable sections of the Indian Penal Code. Jahan has also alleged that Shami had taken money from a Pakistani woman named Alishba on the insistence of an England-based businessman, Mohammad Bhai. However, the BCCI had cleared Shami's central contract after its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) exonerated him of corruption charges levelled by his wife Jahan. He has been given a Grade 'B' annual contract, which will make him richer by Rs 3 crore. The pacer is free to play in the upcoming Indian Premier League for his franchise the Delhi Daredevils.

'I don't want anything bad for Shami,' says wife Hasin Jahan

<p>Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is all geared up to enthral the audience at the opening ceremony of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 on April 7.</p>

<p>The 'Bajirao Mastani' star, who has always set the stage on fire with his insane energy, will be paid a whopping Rs 5 crore for 15-minute performance in IPL’s eleventh edition.</p>

<p>This means Ranveer will be taking over Rs 33 lakh per minute for his performance at the ceremony.</p>

<p>“He will be shaking a leg for about 15 minutes, but the organising team was always clear that they wanted Ranveer as a performer and that’s why he has been offered such a huge amount,” reports said.</p>

<p>“His appeal cuts across cities, age-groups and has an equally big fan following among men and women. That’s why the organisers felt that he is the perfect fit for the performance at this year’s IPL opening ceremony. The organisers are extremely happy that Ranveer has given his nod for the event, the reports added.</p>

<p>On the professional front, Ranveer will be seen in Zoya Akhtar's musical drama 'Gully Boy'.&nbsp</p>

<p>The actor will be seen opposite Alia Bhatt for the first time in a film. However, the two have collaborated for several Television commercials.&nbsp</p>

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The actor will be paid a total of Rs 5 crore for his act

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is all geared up to enthral the audience at the opening ceremony of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 on April 7. The 'Bajirao Mastani' star, who has always set the stage on fire with his insane energy, will be paid a whopping Rs 5 crore for 15-minute performance in IPL’s eleventh edition. This means Ranveer will be taking over Rs 33 lakh per minute for his performance at the ceremony. “He will be shaking a leg for about 15 minutes, but the organising team was always clear that they wanted Ranveer as a performer and that’s why he has been offered such a huge amount,” reports said. “His appeal cuts across cities, age-groups and has an equally big fan following among men and women. That’s why the organisers felt that he is the perfect fit for the performance at this year’s IPL opening ceremony. The organisers are extremely happy that Ranveer has given his nod for the event, the reports added. On the professional front, Ranveer will be seen in Zoya Akhtar's musical drama 'Gully Boy'. The actor will be seen opposite Alia Bhatt for the first time in a film. However, the two have collaborated for several Television commercials. Related Ball-tampering row: Matt Renshaw added to Australia squad for... Funny Twitter reactions on Steve Smith's ball-tampering scandal 'I don't want anything bad for Shami,' says wife Hasin Jahan 1st Test: New Zealand beat England by innings and 49 runs

IPL 2018: Ranveer Singh to get over Rs 33 lakh per minute for 15-minute performance

<p>With 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence from April 7, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the most looked for franchises by the fans.</p>

<p>MS Dhoni, who returned to his second home after a gap of two years, is very much adored by the Chennai fans.</p>

<p>The skipper is leaving no stone unturned to lift his team to a third IPL title as he has been practising the big shots in nets.</p>

<p><strong>Also </strong><strong>read:</strong><strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-ms-dhoni-his-yellow-brigade-shake-a-leg-off-the-field-ahead-of-ipl-2018-36863" target="_blank">Watch: MS Dhoni, his Yellow Brigade shake a leg &#39;off the field&#39; ahead of IPL 2018</a></strong></p>

<p>But, today Dhoni is in news for halting his practise session.</p>

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<p>The former Indian cricket team skipper took a break from the nets and interacted with a young boy as his family looks on with immense joy at being able to meet the great man.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video of the same went viral on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, Dhoni plays a game of high fives with youngest in the family, who though is not very impressed by the fact that the captain keeps dodging his high fives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eventually, Dhoni does stop pulling the leg of one of his youngest fans and they exchange a few high fives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chennai&#39;s favourite son, who was recently rested from the Indian team&rsquo;s victorious Nidahas Trophy campaign in Sri Lanka, will once again don the captain&rsquo;s hat when former champions play the IPL opener against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;<br />
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Video of the incident soon went viral on social media

With 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence from April 7, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the most looked for franchises by the fans. MS Dhoni, who returned to his second home after a gap of two years, is very much adored by the Chennai fans. The skipper is leaving no stone unturned to lift his team to a third IPL title as he has been practising the big shots in nets. Also read: Watch: MS Dhoni, his Yellow Brigade shake a leg 'off the field' ahead of IPL 2018 But, today Dhoni is in news for halting his practise session. The Cutest Video you will see on Internet Today!???????? (In for Treat MSDians)@ChennaiIPL @msdhoni #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/GhHxdXrlIW — MS Dhoni Fans #Dhoni (@msdfansofficial) March 24, 2018 × The former Indian cricket team skipper took a break from the nets and interacted with a young boy as his family looks on with immense joy at being able to meet the great man. The video of the same went viral on social media. In the video, Dhoni plays a game of high fives with youngest in the family, who though is not very impressed by the fact that the captain keeps dodging his high fives. Eventually, Dhoni does stop pulling the leg of one of his youngest fans and they exchange a few high fives. Chennai's favourite son, who was recently rested from the Indian team’s victorious Nidahas Trophy campaign in Sri Lanka, will once again don the captain’s hat when former champions play the IPL opener against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.

Watch: Dhoni stops IPL practice session to high-five young fan

<p>The last ten years of Indian Premier League (IPL) has given us some amazing rags-to-riches stories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>First played in 2008, the cash-rich tournament was never a welcome idea by many prominent cricketing personalities, but with every edition, the love for the league has only seen an upward scale.</p>

<p>As the XIth edition of the tournament is set to commence from April 7, here&#39;s another story of a passionate cricketer, who despite all odds managed to prove his skill and merit.</p>

<p>His name is Rinku Singh - son of an LPG cylinder delivery man.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-squad-analysis-of-kkr-karthiks-knight-riders-36421" target="_blank">IPL 2018: Squad analysis of KKR &mdash; &#39;Karthik&#39;s Knight Riders&#39;</a></strong></p>

<p>The 20-year-old from Aligarh was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 80 lakh - four times his base price of Rs 20 lakh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not the first time Rinku has been picked by a franchise as he was bought by the Kings XI Punjab for his base price of Rs 10 lakh in 2017.</p>

<p><strong>Also </strong><strong>read:</strong><strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-heres-the-full-schedule-and-timings-of-all-matches-36524" target="_blank">IPL 2018: Here&#39;s the full schedule and timings of all matches</a></strong></p>

<p>The left-hander lives with his family of nine inside an LPG Company compound.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While one of his five brothers drives an auto-rickshaw, another works at a tuition centre. His 16-year-old brother Jeetu also plays cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about his cricketing career, Rinku has represented Uttar Pradesh in all three formats of the game since making his T20 debut during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament in 2014.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has scored a total of 375 runs in 27 T20s at a strike rate of 133.45 and average of 19.73.</p>

<p>He shot to fame when he smashed 154 runs in a match at Agra, drawing early attention to his talent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He reinforced his abilities in 2014 during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he hit 206 and 154 runs in two matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He finally made it to the UP Ranji Trophy team in 2016 and recently played in Delhi.</p>

<p>The young player idols Suresh Raina and wants to emulate his inside-out shot.</p>

<p>Rinku next received a pair of gloves and bat gifted by Raina during their first interaction on the sidelines of his domestic debut.</p>

<p>Definitely, Rinku&#39;s journey to SRK&rsquo;s team is an achievement which will inspire many aspiring cricketers of his age.&nbsp;<br />
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The left-hander lives with his family of nine inside an LPG Company compound

The last ten years of Indian Premier League (IPL) has given us some amazing rags-to-riches stories. First played in 2008, the cash-rich tournament was never a welcome idea by many prominent cricketing personalities, but with every edition, the love for the league has only seen an upward scale. As the XIth edition of the tournament is set to commence from April 7, here's another story of a passionate cricketer, who despite all odds managed to prove his skill and merit. His name is Rinku Singh - son of an LPG cylinder delivery man. Also read: IPL 2018: Squad analysis of KKR — 'Karthik's Knight Riders' The 20-year-old from Aligarh was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 80 lakh - four times his base price of Rs 20 lakh. This is not the first time Rinku has been picked by a franchise as he was bought by the Kings XI Punjab for his base price of Rs 10 lakh in 2017. Also read: IPL 2018: Here's the full schedule and timings of all matches The left-hander lives with his family of nine inside an LPG Company compound. While one of his five brothers drives an auto-rickshaw, another works at a tuition centre. His 16-year-old brother Jeetu also plays cricket. Talking about his cricketing career, Rinku has represented Uttar Pradesh in all three formats of the game since making his T20 debut during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament in 2014. He has scored a total of 375 runs in 27 T20s at a strike rate of 133.45 and average of 19.73. He shot to fame when he smashed 154 runs in a match at Agra, drawing early attention to his talent. He reinforced his abilities in 2014 during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he hit 206 and 154 runs in two matches. He finally made it to the UP Ranji Trophy team in 2016 and recently played in Delhi. The young player idols Suresh Raina and wants to emulate his inside-out shot. Rinku next received a pair of gloves and bat gifted by Raina during their first interaction on the sidelines of his domestic debut. Definitely, Rinku's journey to SRK’s team is an achievement which will inspire many aspiring cricketers of his age.

IPL 2018: Meet Rinku Singh - A delivery man's son who is now KKR's 'Trump card'

<p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MSD) and his Chennai Super Kings teammates are set to return to cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) after a gap of two years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the team worked hard to got back into the groove in training, the &#39;Yellow Brigade&#39; is also busy having loads of fun off the field.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-ms-dhoni-sweats-it-out-in-nets-ahead-of-ipl-2018-36831" target="_blank">Watch: MS Dhoni sweats it out in nets ahead of IPL 2018</a></strong></p>

<p>In a series of videos uploaded by CSK on their Instagram and Twitter account, the Dhoni-led team can be seen shooting for a promotional video of their team for the cash-rich league, which commences on April 7.</p>

<p><strong>Also </strong><strong>read:</strong><strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-heres-the-full-schedule-and-timings-of-all-matches-36524" target="_blank">IPL 2018: Here&#39;s the full schedule and timings of all matches</a></strong></p>

<p>The video, which stars MS Dhoni and other CSK players, shows the captain dancing and celebrating with his teammates.</p>

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<p>Another clip has been uploaded in form of a boomerang video showing Harbhajan Singh performing bhangra while sitting in an auto.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The CSK club also posted several photos of the players preparing for the commercial shoot. &nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shoot day and what better than the Filter Kaapi to start it with! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhistlePodu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhistlePodu</a> ???? <a href="https://t.co/sT82vwVm4g">pic.twitter.com/sT82vwVm4g</a></p>
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<p>The IPL 2018 opening match will see defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) take on two-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK).</p>

<p>Dhoni has been the skipper of CSK for all eight seasons and the team saw its stars turn up for training including Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay, Dwayne Bravo, Shane Watson and former Mumbai Indian Harbhajan Singh.</p>

<p>However, they will miss the services of another regular R Ashwin, who was not retained by the franchise.</p>

<p>Ashwin was brought by Kings XI Punjab at the IPL auctions in January and was also assigned the responsibility to lead the team in the upcoming edition.</p>

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The videos show the captain dancing and celebrating with his teammates

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MSD) and his Chennai Super Kings teammates are set to return to cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) after a gap of two years. While the team worked hard to got back into the groove in training, the 'Yellow Brigade' is also busy having loads of fun off the field. Also read: Watch: MS Dhoni sweats it out in nets ahead of IPL 2018 In a series of videos uploaded by CSK on their Instagram and Twitter account, the Dhoni-led team can be seen shooting for a promotional video of their team for the cash-rich league, which commences on April 7. Also read: IPL 2018: Here's the full schedule and timings of all matches The video, which stars MS Dhoni and other CSK players, shows the captain dancing and celebrating with his teammates. Chennai Super Happy Kings #TrustTheLeader! @themuthootgroup #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/OUZ7bM36VV — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 23, 2018 × Another clip has been uploaded in form of a boomerang video showing Harbhajan Singh performing bhangra while sitting in an auto. So much #Yellove! ???????? A post shared by Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) on Mar 22, 2018 at 9:31pm PDT × The CSK club also posted several photos of the players preparing for the commercial shoot. Start moojik! pic.twitter.com/PjDfPqMDce — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 23, 2018 × That's how you do last minute revisions...total focus amidst chaos! #Thala @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/sg4JY35AlS — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 23, 2018 × YelloAgain! #HomeSweetDen #WhistlePodu ???????? pic.twitter.com/By77JGC8sH — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 23, 2018 × Shoot day and what better than the Filter Kaapi to start it with! #WhistlePodu ???? pic.twitter.com/sT82vwVm4g — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 23, 2018 × The IPL 2018 opening match will see defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) take on two-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Dhoni has been the skipper of CSK for all eight seasons and the team saw its stars turn up for training including Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay, Dwayne Bravo, Shane Watson and former Mumbai Indian Harbhajan Singh. However, they will miss the services of another regular R Ashwin, who was not retained by the franchise. Ashwin was brought by Kings XI Punjab at the IPL auctions in January and was also assigned the responsibility to lead the team in the upcoming edition.

Watch: MS Dhoni, his Yellow Brigade shake a leg 'off the field' ahead of IPL 2018

<p>Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma seemed a bit upset with his Indian Premier League (IPL) club after it asked their fans on Twitter to be prepared to welcome new faces in the team for the upcoming edition.</p>

<p>The right-handed batsman, who is an active Twitter user, quickly responded, asking the club why they didn&rsquo;t inform him about this update.</p>

<p><strong>Also </strong><strong>read:</strong><strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-heres-the-full-schedule-and-timings-of-all-matches-36524" target="_blank">IPL 2018: Here&#39;s the full schedule and timings of all matches</a></strong></p>

<p>To avoid any further miscommunication, Mumbai Indians club pleaded their skipper to shift the conversation to private messages.</p>

<p>The club managed to take back their skipper into confidence as &nbsp;Rohit replied to the previous conversation saying, he is fine with these new faces and it&rsquo;s really cool.</p>

<p>Afterwards, Rohit initiated a friendly Twitter banter with MI club, wherein all-rounder Hardik Pandya was also trolled for his new hairstyle.&nbsp;</p>

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Prepare yourself to welcome new faces in our team. Stay tuned! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CricketMeriJaan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CricketMeriJaan</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What do you mean by new faces? Why don&rsquo;t you guys inform me?</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Skipper, let us discuss this on DM.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I&rsquo;ve checked my DMs. I am fine with these new faces and it&rsquo;s really cool. But where are my bullets? <a href="https://t.co/Dv783h8lzK">pic.twitter.com/Dv783h8lzK</a></p>
&mdash; Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45/status/976768797532151808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We got you covered skipper. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CricketMeriJaan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CricketMeriJaan</a> <a href="https://t.co/scoGecT0Xg">pic.twitter.com/scoGecT0Xg</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">And what&rsquo;s wrong with <a href="https://twitter.com/hardikpandya7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hardikpandya7</a>&rsquo;S hair? Why is he on fire?</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I am always on fire!!! Game On. Emotions On. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CricketMeriJaan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CricketMeriJaan</a> <a href="https://t.co/aKQNZgjSI0">pic.twitter.com/aKQNZgjSI0</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/mipaltan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mipaltan</a>, what about <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JaspritBumrah93</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/KieronPollard55?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KieronPollard55</a> and the rest of the boys?</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We just got an update that <a href="https://twitter.com/KieronPollard55?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KieronPollard55</a> is taking off for Mumbai. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CricketMeriJaan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CricketMeriJaan</a> <a href="https://t.co/0YzQXePfVi">pic.twitter.com/0YzQXePfVi</a></p>
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<p>Later, it was revealed that Mumbai Indians released the cartoon images of all the players in the squad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit is seen standing with guns shooting bullets with both his hands, while all-rounder Hardik Pandya&rsquo;s hair has been set on fire. Pollard has been portrayed as a superman.</p>

<p>Rohit trolled Pandya after the new faces were revealed. He asked on Twitter, &ldquo;And what&rsquo;s wrong with @hardikpandya7&rsquo;S hair? Why is he on fire?&rdquo;</p>

<p>Pandya who is known for his colourful hairstyle, had a fitting reply to Rohit&rsquo;s tweets, &ldquo;I am always on fire!!! Game On. Emotions On. #CricketMeriJaan&rdquo;<br />
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The skipper took to Twitter to question the decision

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma seemed a bit upset with his Indian Premier League (IPL) club after it asked their fans on Twitter to be prepared to welcome new faces in the team for the upcoming edition. The right-handed batsman, who is an active Twitter user, quickly responded, asking the club why they didn’t inform him about this update. Also read: IPL 2018: Here's the full schedule and timings of all matches To avoid any further miscommunication, Mumbai Indians club pleaded their skipper to shift the conversation to private messages. The club managed to take back their skipper into confidence as Rohit replied to the previous conversation saying, he is fine with these new faces and it’s really cool. Afterwards, Rohit initiated a friendly Twitter banter with MI club, wherein all-rounder Hardik Pandya was also trolled for his new hairstyle. Paltan, an exciting update is heading your way. Prepare yourself to welcome new faces in our team. Stay tuned! #CricketMeriJaan — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 22, 2018 × What do you mean by new faces? Why don’t you guys inform me? — Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 22, 2018 × Skipper, let us discuss this on DM. — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 22, 2018 × I’ve checked my DMs. I am fine with these new faces and it’s really cool. But where are my bullets? pic.twitter.com/Dv783h8lzK — Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 22, 2018 × We got you covered skipper. #CricketMeriJaan pic.twitter.com/scoGecT0Xg — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 22, 2018 × And what’s wrong with @hardikpandya7’S hair? Why is he on fire? — Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 22, 2018 × I am always on fire!!! Game On. Emotions On. #CricketMeriJaan pic.twitter.com/aKQNZgjSI0 — hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) March 22, 2018 × @mipaltan, what about @JaspritBumrah93, @KieronPollard55 and the rest of the boys? — Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 22, 2018 × We just got an update that @KieronPollard55 is taking off for Mumbai. #CricketMeriJaan pic.twitter.com/0YzQXePfVi — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 22, 2018 × Later, it was revealed that Mumbai Indians released the cartoon images of all the players in the squad. Rohit is seen standing with guns shooting bullets with both his hands, while all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s hair has been set on fire. Pollard has been portrayed as a superman. Rohit trolled Pandya after the new faces were revealed. He asked on Twitter, “And what’s wrong with @hardikpandya7’S hair? Why is he on fire?” Pandya who is known for his colourful hairstyle, had a fitting reply to Rohit’s tweets, “I am always on fire!!! Game On. Emotions On. #CricketMeriJaan”

IPL 2018: Rohit Sharma annoyed as Mumbai Indians announce new faces

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni doesn&#39;t want to leave any stone unturned to help his franchise win the Indian Premier League (IPL) title for the third time.</p>

<p>Chennai&#39;s favourite son, who will again be leading the side, on Thursday was seen sweating it out in the nets, days before the XIth edition of the cash rich-tournament kicks off on April 7.</p>

<p><strong>Also </strong><strong>read:</strong><strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-heres-the-full-schedule-and-timings-of-all-matches-36524" target="_blank">IPL 2018: Here&#39;s the full schedule and timings of all matches</a></strong></p>

<p>Dhoni was rested from India squad for the recently-concluded Nidahas Trophy in Sri Lanka.</p>

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<p>The former captain&#39;s performance was, however, under scanner during South Africa tour, where India clinched the T20 and ODI series.&nbsp;</p>

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&mdash; Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL/status/976820578857508865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Dhoni has led CSK in all the eight seasons the club participated in. The team returns to the league after a gap of two years and the players as well as the fans are equally excited.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Joining Dhoni in their side&rsquo;s third title conquest are Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay, Dwayne Bravo, Shane Watson and Harbhajan Singh among others.</p>

<p>The 11th edition of begins with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium.</p>

<p><strong>Team:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Retained:</strong><br />
MS Dhoni (15 cr)<br />
Suresh Raina (11 cr)<br />
Ravindra Jadeja (7 cr)<br />
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<strong>Purchased:</strong><br />
Faf du Plessis (1.5 cr), Harbhajan Singh (2 cr), Dwayne Bravo (6.4 cr), Shane Watson (4 cr), Kedar Jadhav (7.8 cr), Ambati Rayudu (2.2 cr), Imran Tahir (1 cr), Karn Sharma (5 cr), Shardul Thakur (2.6 Cr), Jagadeesan Narayan (20L), Mitchell Santner (50L), Deepak Chahar (80L), KM Asif (40L), Lungi Ngidi (50 L), Kanishk Seth (20L), Dhruv Shorey (20L), M Vijay (2 cr), Sam Billings (1 cr), Mark Wood (1.5 cr), Kshitiz Sharma (20 L), Monu Singh (20L), Chaitanya Bishnoi (20L)<br />
(WION Web Team)</p>


Dhoni was rested from India squad for the recently-concluded Nidahas Trophy in Sri Lanka

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni doesn't want to leave any stone unturned to help his franchise win the Indian Premier League (IPL) title for the third time. Chennai's favourite son, who will again be leading the side, on Thursday was seen sweating it out in the nets, days before the XIth edition of the cash rich-tournament kicks off on April 7. Also read: IPL 2018: Here's the full schedule and timings of all matches Dhoni was rested from India squad for the recently-concluded Nidahas Trophy in Sri Lanka. Get that ball back from the car parking please! - #Thala #HomeSweetDen ???????? pic.twitter.com/D7mCwp7Poe — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 22, 2018 × The former captain's performance was, however, under scanner during South Africa tour, where India clinched the T20 and ODI series. How's that for a cool off drive?! #Thala #HomeSweetDen #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/z85jVDHQwk — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 22, 2018 × Dhoni has led CSK in all the eight seasons the club participated in. The team returns to the league after a gap of two years and the players as well as the fans are equally excited. Joining Dhoni in their side’s third title conquest are Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay, Dwayne Bravo, Shane Watson and Harbhajan Singh among others. The 11th edition of begins with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium. Team: Retained: MS Dhoni (15 cr) Suresh Raina (11 cr) Ravindra Jadeja (7 cr) Purchased: Faf du Plessis (1.5 cr), Harbhajan Singh (2 cr), Dwayne Bravo (6.4 cr), Shane Watson (4 cr), Kedar Jadhav (7.8 cr), Ambati Rayudu (2.2 cr), Imran Tahir (1 cr), Karn Sharma (5 cr), Shardul Thakur (2.6 Cr), Jagadeesan Narayan (20L), Mitchell Santner (50L), Deepak Chahar (80L), KM Asif (40L), Lungi Ngidi (50 L), Kanishk Seth (20L), Dhruv Shorey (20L), M Vijay (2 cr), Sam Billings (1 cr), Mark Wood (1.5 cr), Kshitiz Sharma (20 L), Monu Singh (20L), Chaitanya Bishnoi (20L) (WION Web Team)

Watch: MS Dhoni sweats it out in nets ahead of IPL 2018

<p>Rajiv Shukla, the chairman of Indian Premier League has confirmed that,&nbsp;for the first time, Decision Review System (DRS) will be used in the upcoming edition of IPL.</p>

<p>&quot;Yes, this idea has been going around for many years,&quot; said Rajiv Shukla in Press Trust of India.</p>

<p>The eleventh edition of IPL will get underway from April 7 and the decision makes the IPL, the second T20 league in the world, after Pakistan Super League, to incorporate technology to reduce umpiring howlers.</p>

<p>In the upcoming IPL,&nbsp;each team will get one review per innings.</p>

<div style="background:#eee;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:5px 10px;"><strong>What is Decision Review System (DRS)?</strong><br />
The Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS or DRS) is a technology-based system used in cricket to assist the match officials with their decision-making.</div>

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In the upcoming IPL, each team will get one review per innings

Rajiv Shukla, the chairman of Indian Premier League has confirmed that, for the first time, Decision Review System (DRS) will be used in the upcoming edition of IPL. "Yes, this idea has been going around for many years," said Rajiv Shukla in Press Trust of India. The eleventh edition of IPL will get underway from April 7 and the decision makes the IPL, the second T20 league in the world, after Pakistan Super League, to incorporate technology to reduce umpiring howlers. In the upcoming IPL, each team will get one review per innings. What is Decision Review System (DRS)? The Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS or DRS) is a technology-based system used in cricket to assist the match officials with their decision-making.

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