The wait is over as key all-rounder Will Jacks has touched down in Mumbai ahead of his new IPL team’s marquee home game against the Chennai Super Kings on Thursday (Apr 23) in IPL 2026. Jacks was part of the training group at the Wankhede ahead of MI's season’s first face off against CSK, the two most successful teams in the competition’s history. His arrival strengthens Mumbai’s batting and bowling attack, which recently helped them crush the Gujarat Titans by 99 runs in an away clash.&nbsp;Jacks' presence bolsters MI’s lower-order batting, while adding an extra spin-bowling option to choose from for captain Hardik Pandya. Jacks will be the third overseas spin-bowling option besides Allah Ghazanfar and Mitchell Santner. He, alongside Sherfane Rutherford, can come in handy at the death with the bat in hand, having shown glimpses of it during the concluded T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-we-will-see-best-of-him-ahead-ex-india-star-on-bumrah-after-wicketless-streak-ends-1776764694284">IPL 2026 | 'We will see best of him ahead': Ex-India star on Bumrah after wicketless streak ends</a> &nbsp;Despite his match-winning outings at number six and seven (for England), Jacks can also bat at the top, with Rohit Sharma’s return uncertain as of now. His recent performances (during the ICC event) earned him four Player-of-the-Match awards, with the Mumbai Indians wanting to bank on his form to help climb the points table this season.<h3>Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026</h3>Since winning their tournament opener, MI lost four back-to-back matches, slipping to 10th place on the points table. Failing to find mojo, MI made a few changes to their XI for the Gujarat tie, and although neither contributed to their massive win, it helped Mumbai get back to winning ways. &nbsp;Tilak Varma's show made headlines during that game, as he slammed his maiden IPL hundred (101*) during the first innings, before left-arm quick Ashwani Kumar’s brilliant four-fer broke GT’s back, wrapping them on just 100. &nbsp;Mumbai’s next fixture is against Chennai Super Kings at home on Thursday, with all eyes on MS Dhoni, who is yet to attain full fitness.

Will Jacks joins the Mumbai Indians camp ahead of the marquee IPL 2026 clash against CSK. Is he set to debut at Wankhede? Read the latest updates here. 

The wait is over as key all-rounder Will Jacks has touched down in Mumbai ahead of his new IPL team’s marquee home game against the Chennai Super Kings on Thursday (Apr 23) in IPL 2026. Jacks was part of the training group at the Wankhede ahead of MI's season’s first face off against CSK, the two most successful teams in the competition’s history. His arrival strengthens Mumbai’s batting and bowling attack, which recently helped them crush the Gujarat Titans by 99 runs in an away clash. Jacks' presence bolsters MI’s lower-order batting, while adding an extra spin-bowling option to choose from for captain Hardik Pandya. Jacks will be the third overseas spin-bowling option besides Allah Ghazanfar and Mitchell Santner. He, alongside Sherfane Rutherford, can come in handy at the death with the bat in hand, having shown glimpses of it during the concluded T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Also read | IPL 2026 | 'We will see best of him ahead': Ex-India star on Bumrah after wicketless streak ends Despite his match-winning outings at number six and seven (for England), Jacks can also bat at the top, with Rohit Sharma’s return uncertain as of now. His recent performances (during the ICC event) earned him four Player-of-the-Match awards, with the Mumbai Indians wanting to bank on his form to help climb the points table this season. Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 Since winning their tournament opener, MI lost four back-to-back matches, slipping to 10th place on the points table. Failing to find mojo, MI made a few changes to their XI for the Gujarat tie, and although neither contributed to their massive win, it helped Mumbai get back to winning ways. Tilak Varma's show made headlines during that game, as he slammed his maiden IPL hundred (101*) during the first innings, before left-arm quick Ashwani Kumar’s brilliant four-fer broke GT’s back, wrapping them on just 100. Mumbai’s next fixture is against Chennai Super Kings at home on Thursday, with all eyes on MS Dhoni, who is yet to attain full fitness.

Will Jacks joins the Mumbai Indians camp ahead of the marquee IPL 2026 clash against CSK. Is he set to debut at Wankhede? Read the latest updates here.&nbsp;

The Wait is Over: Will Jacks touches down in Mumbai ahead of crucial CSK tie

Mumbai Indians will kick start their Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) campaign on Sunday (Mar 29) as they take on three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The contest, however, will come early for some of MI’s key players with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Will Jacks and Mitchell Santner out of contention. The trio was not part of the mandatory training session on Friday, indicating they will all but miss the opening clash. ‘<h2>Bumrah, Jacks to miss KKR clash</h2>According to prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Bumrah is still undergoing rehabilitation and was recently spotted at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. It is likely that Bumrah will be rested for a few matches in the early stage of the tournament. While the injury is not serious, the MI team management is not risking Bumrah’s availability and maintains a long-term vision.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Santner is yet to arrive in India for the IPL 2026, having traveled to New Zealand to face South Africa in a five-match T20I series. Santner led New Zealand to the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 earlier in the month.<h2>MS Dhoni will also miss IPL opener</h2>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Indian cricketing icon MS Dhoni is likely to miss the first two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to a calf strain, announced the franchise on Saturday. A statement issued by the Yellow franchise said, "MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of the TATA IPL 2026. Get well soon, Thala!"&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;CSK will be starting the season on March 30 against the 2008 champions, Rajasthan Royals, at Guwahati, with the former RR player Sanju Samson now having joined the Yellow franchise, and the veteran CSK, India legend Ravindra Jadeja getting a homecoming to RR after a trade ahead of the auction. The trade also involved English all-rounder Sam Curran being traded from CSK to RR, but the pace bowling all-rounder will miss out on the tournament due to injury.

According to prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Jasprit Bumrah is still undergoing rehabilitation and was recently spotted at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. It is likely that Bumrah will be rested for a few matches in the early stage of the tournament. 

Mumbai Indians will kick start their Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) campaign on Sunday (Mar 29) as they take on three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The contest, however, will come early for some of MI’s key players with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Will Jacks and Mitchell Santner out of contention. The trio was not part of the mandatory training session on Friday, indicating they will all but miss the opening clash. ‘ Bumrah, Jacks to miss KKR clash According to prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Bumrah is still undergoing rehabilitation and was recently spotted at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. It is likely that Bumrah will be rested for a few matches in the early stage of the tournament. While the injury is not serious, the MI team management is not risking Bumrah’s availability and maintains a long-term vision. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Santner is yet to arrive in India for the IPL 2026, having traveled to New Zealand to face South Africa in a five-match T20I series. Santner led New Zealand to the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 earlier in the month. MS Dhoni will also miss IPL opener Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Indian cricketing icon MS Dhoni is likely to miss the first two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to a calf strain, announced the franchise on Saturday. A statement issued by the Yellow franchise said, "MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of the TATA IPL 2026. Get well soon, Thala!" ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL CSK will be starting the season on March 30 against the 2008 champions, Rajasthan Royals, at Guwahati, with the former RR player Sanju Samson now having joined the Yellow franchise, and the veteran CSK, India legend Ravindra Jadeja getting a homecoming to RR after a trade ahead of the auction. The trade also involved English all-rounder Sam Curran being traded from CSK to RR, but the pace bowling all-rounder will miss out on the tournament due to injury.

According to prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Jasprit Bumrah is still undergoing rehabilitation and was recently spotted at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. It is likely that Bumrah will be rested for a few matches in the early stage of the tournament.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians to miss key players including Jasprit Bumrah, Will Jacks for KKR clash

England have reached the semifinals of the 2026 T20 World Cup after winning all three of their Super Eight matches. However, in almost every game, they have faced tough moments, including Friday’s four-wicket win over New Zealand in Colombo. Will Jacks played a key role with both bat and ball, helping England secure the win. He said that despite the challenges, the team is enjoying themselves under captain Harry Brook.&nbsp;“I think this group is in the era of Harry Brook. He is our white-ball captain,” Jacks told reporters in Colombo. “And I think that is something that we’ve been really focusing on. He has got us to play a certain way, and I think the environment around the group led by him is absolutely brilliant. Hopefully, everyone can see that we’re having fun and we’re approaching the game in the right way. And I think that’s why we’ve had some success.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-lionel-messi-knocked-down-as-fans-invade-pitch-during-inter-miami-s-friendly-1772253724930">WATCH | Lionel Messi knocked down as fans invade pitch during Inter Miami’s friendly</a>&nbsp;In the match against New Zealand, Jacks first took two wickets for 23 runs as New Zealand scored 159/7. England then needed 43 runs from the last three overs with Jacks at the crease alongside Rehan Ahmed. He admitted he was nervous, knowing how New Zealand’s spinners had dominated the Sri Lankan batters on the same pitch just days earlier.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I knew that was a big task,” Jacks said. “We’ve seen the Sri Lanka game two nights ago on this pitch and how well New Zealand were bowling, and I watched how our batters were finding it having bowled on it myself. I knew that was a lot of runs. So I knew we needed to do something special.” Jacks finished unbeaten with 32 runs from 18 balls.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-there-ll-be-some-nerves-mitchell-santner-on-nz-s-t20-world-cup-2026-semi-final-hopes-1772255696978">‘There’ll be some nerves’: Santner on NZ’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final hopes</a>&nbsp;England will now face either India or West Indies in the semifinals, with those two teams playing each other on Sunday. Jacks said the team will be ready for whoever comes through. “We’ll be watching their game ‌Sunday and ⁠we’ll see the outcome. We’ll be prepared and I think we’ll go into ​it with optimism and excitement.”

England will now face either India or the West Indies in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals, with the two teams playing each other on Sunday.

England have reached the semifinals of the 2026 T20 World Cup after winning all three of their Super Eight matches. However, in almost every game, they have faced tough moments, including Friday’s four-wicket win over New Zealand in Colombo. Will Jacks played a key role with both bat and ball, helping England secure the win. He said that despite the challenges, the team is enjoying themselves under captain Harry Brook. “I think this group is in the era of Harry Brook. He is our white-ball captain,” Jacks told reporters in Colombo. “And I think that is something that we’ve been really focusing on. He has got us to play a certain way, and I think the environment around the group led by him is absolutely brilliant. Hopefully, everyone can see that we’re having fun and we’re approaching the game in the right way. And I think that’s why we’ve had some success.” Also Read - WATCH | Lionel Messi knocked down as fans invade pitch during Inter Miami’s friendly In the match against New Zealand, Jacks first took two wickets for 23 runs as New Zealand scored 159/7. England then needed 43 runs from the last three overs with Jacks at the crease alongside Rehan Ahmed. He admitted he was nervous, knowing how New Zealand’s spinners had dominated the Sri Lankan batters on the same pitch just days earlier. “I knew that was a big task,” Jacks said. “We’ve seen the Sri Lanka game two nights ago on this pitch and how well New Zealand were bowling, and I watched how our batters were finding it having bowled on it myself. I knew that was a lot of runs. So I knew we needed to do something special.” Jacks finished unbeaten with 32 runs from 18 balls. Also Read - ‘There’ll be some nerves’: Santner on NZ’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final hopes England will now face either India or West Indies in the semifinals, with those two teams playing each other on Sunday. Jacks said the team will be ready for whoever comes through. “We’ll be watching their game ‌Sunday and ⁠we’ll see the outcome. We’ll be prepared and I think we’ll go into it with optimism and excitement.”

England will now face either India or the West Indies in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals, with the two teams playing each other on Sunday.

‘In the era of Harry Brook': Will Jacks hails captain as England reach T20 World Cup semi-finals

England won their third match of the T20 World Cup 2026 by beating Italy by 24 runs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday (Feb 16). Italy had to chase 203 runs in 20 overs but were bowled out for 178. Ben Manenti was the top scorer for Italy with 60 runs in just 25 balls, including six sixes and four fours. Grant Stewart scored 45 and Justin Mosca contributed 43, but their efforts were not enough to win the game.&nbsp;For England, Jamie Overton (3/18) and Sam Curran (3/22) took three wickets each. Jofra Archer picked up two wickets for 35 runs in his four overs. Will Jacks and Adil Rashid also took one wicket each.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/awkward-wait-steals-spotlight-shaheen-afridi-usman-tariq-left-stranded-after-loss-as-indian-players-avoid-handshake-watch-video-1771245306038">Awkward wait steals spotlight: Pak pair left stranded after loss as Indian players avoid handshake – WATCH</a>&nbsp;Earlier, England chose to bat first after winning the toss and scored 202 for seven in 20 overs. Will Jacks played an aggressive innings of 53 runs from 22 balls, hitting four sixes and three fours. Tom Banton made 30 off 21 balls, while Philip Salt scored 28 off 15. Sam Curran also contributed 25 runs from 19 balls.&nbsp;For Italy, Grant Stewart and Crishan Kalugamage took two wickets each. Ali Hasan, JJ Smuts and Ben Manenti claimed one wicket each.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rashid-khan-scripts-history-becomes-first-player-in-t20s-to-achieve-this-record-1771240282414">Rashid Khan scripts history, becomes first player in T20s to achieve THIS record</a>&nbsp;Italy had a bad start to their chase, as Anthony Mosca and JJ Smuts were both out without scoring. Although Ben Manenti and Grant Stewart tried hard, but they could not take their team to victory.&nbsp;Will Jacks was named Player of the Match for his powerful batting. With this win, England moved into the Super Eight stage and will look to keep up their strong form in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Will Jacks was named Player of the Match for his powerful batting. With this win, England moved into the Super Eight stage and will look to keep up their strong form in the T20 World Cup 2026.

England won their third match of the T20 World Cup 2026 by beating Italy by 24 runs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday (Feb 16). Italy had to chase 203 runs in 20 overs but were bowled out for 178. Ben Manenti was the top scorer for Italy with 60 runs in just 25 balls, including six sixes and four fours. Grant Stewart scored 45 and Justin Mosca contributed 43, but their efforts were not enough to win the game. For England, Jamie Overton (3/18) and Sam Curran (3/22) took three wickets each. Jofra Archer picked up two wickets for 35 runs in his four overs. Will Jacks and Adil Rashid also took one wicket each. Also Read - Awkward wait steals spotlight: Pak pair left stranded after loss as Indian players avoid handshake – WATCH Earlier, England chose to bat first after winning the toss and scored 202 for seven in 20 overs. Will Jacks played an aggressive innings of 53 runs from 22 balls, hitting four sixes and three fours. Tom Banton made 30 off 21 balls, while Philip Salt scored 28 off 15. Sam Curran also contributed 25 runs from 19 balls. For Italy, Grant Stewart and Crishan Kalugamage took two wickets each. Ali Hasan, JJ Smuts and Ben Manenti claimed one wicket each. Also Read - Rashid Khan scripts history, becomes first player in T20s to achieve THIS record Italy had a bad start to their chase, as Anthony Mosca and JJ Smuts were both out without scoring. Although Ben Manenti and Grant Stewart tried hard, but they could not take their team to victory. Will Jacks was named Player of the Match for his powerful batting. With this win, England moved into the Super Eight stage and will look to keep up their strong form in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Will Jacks was named Player of the Match for his powerful batting. With this win, England moved into the Super Eight stage and will look to keep up their strong form in the T20 World Cup 2026.

T20 World Cup 2026: England escape shocker at Eden Gardens, beat Italy by 24 runs

Rookie English all-rounder Jacob Bethell proved his worth, however, not with the bat, but with the ball this time, as she spun England to complete a clean sweep over Sri Lanka, with his four-wicket haul in the final T20I in Pallekele on Tuesday (Feb 3). While Bethell returned with four wickets, his fellow spin-bowling all-rounder Will Jacks picked three to floor Sri Lanka. These three-match T20Is served as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.&nbsp;With Sri Lanka closing in on the run chase, needing 21 off just 18 balls with four wickets remaining, Bethell’s over turned the game upside down, as he snared three wickets in a dramatic over to skittle Sri Lanka on 116, picking up his career-best four for 11.

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“It was one of the most fun games I have been part of,” said England captain Harry Brook. "We showed we can adapt to challenging conditions. Today we bowled 16 overs of spin, and to do that against a Sri Lankan side in their own conditions is really satisfying."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-warns-pcb-of-legal-action-from-indian-broadcaster-jiostar-after-t20-world-cup-match-boycott-threat-1770129040457">T20 World Cup: ICC warns PCB of legal action from JioStar after India match boycott threat - Report</a> &nbsp;Earlier, England had mustered only 128 for nine but showcased their depth and nous, defending a total that looked well below par on a surface offering turn and bounce. After just four overs from the quicks, the spinners took centre stage and wove a web around the Sri Lankan batters, much as they had throughout the tour. The spinners had been pivotal in England’s ODI series triumph in Colombo last week and again proved the ace up their sleeve. &nbsp;Meanwhile, England head to India to launch their T20 World Cup campaign with momentum at their backs, while Sri Lanka have plenty of soul-searching to do with their frailties against spin brutally exposed.<h3>Bethell, Jacks seal improbable win for England</h3>Bethel found able allies in Will Jacks, who bagged three wickets, while fellow tweakers Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson chipped in with one apiece to keep the hosts on a tight leash. &nbsp;Sam Curran, England’s hero in the opening game with a hat-trick, showed his all-round pedigree in the dead rubber, carving out a career-best 58 from 48 balls to rescue the side that had slipped to 60 for six. &nbsp;Returning quick Dushmantha Chameera, back after a groin injury, was a rare bright spark for Sri Lanka, claiming his maiden five-wicket haul in T20Is. His five for 24 are the best figures in England-Sri Lanka contests and the third-best ever at Pallekele. &nbsp;“Very disappointing. We need to address a few areas, especially the options we take against spin bowling," said Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka. "I thought we had addressed that issue in the last game, but the old problems resurfaced again.” &nbsp;Both sides begin their World Cup campaign next Sunday, with Sri Lanka hosting Ireland in Colombo while England face Nepal in Mumbai.&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

These three-match T20Is served as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Rookie English all-rounder Jacob Bethell proved his worth, however, not with the bat, but with the ball this time, as she spun England to complete a clean sweep over Sri Lanka, with his four-wicket haul in the final T20I in Pallekele on Tuesday (Feb 3). While Bethell returned with four wickets, his fellow spin-bowling all-rounder Will Jacks picked three to floor Sri Lanka. These three-match T20Is served as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With Sri Lanka closing in on the run chase, needing 21 off just 18 balls with four wickets remaining, Bethell’s over turned the game upside down, as he snared three wickets in a dramatic over to skittle Sri Lanka on 116, picking up his career-best four for 11.

These three-match T20Is served as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

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Will Jacks hit his maiden IPL hundred against Gujarat Titans as RCB chased 201 with nine wickets remaining in Ahmedabad on Sunday (April 28). The right-handed batter completed his second fifty in just 10 balls, including hitting 28 off Rashid Khan in the penultimate over.

Will Jacks hit his maiden IPL hundred against Gujarat Titans as RCB chased 201 with nine wickets remaining in Ahmedabad on Sunday (April 28). The right-handed batter completed his second fifty in just 10 balls, including hitting 28 off Rashid Khan in the penultimate over. Star batter Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 70 off 44 balls. With this, RCB won its second consecutive match this season, third overall. Need a maximum? 🤔 Call 📞 Will Jacks Virat Kohli's expression says it all 🫢💥 Recap the match on @starsportsindia and @officialjiocinema 💻📱#TATAIPL | #CSKvSRH | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/Kh8nn5qWRj — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 28, 2024 × The touring Bengaluru side elected to bowl first in Ahmedabad, getting rid of both openers cheaply. Glenn Maxwell’s return after a break brought some smiles as he accounted for GT Captain Shubman Gill on 16. For the hosts, Sai Sudharsan and Shahrukh Khan stitched an 86-run stand for the third wicket, with both completing respective fifties. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: 6,6,4,6,6 - Will Jacks dismantles Rashid Khan to bring up maiden 100 for RCB | Watch Shahrukh Khan’s promotion up the order helped the cause as he hit his maiden fifty this season, scoring 58 off 30 balls, including five sixes and three fours. David Miller’s late cameo of 26 from 19 balls saw Gujarat hit 200 for three in 20 overs. Jacks to the rescue RCB’s star-studded opening pair of Captain Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli began stunningly as the pair added 40 for the first wicket inside four wickets. Faf’s wicket brought the English all-rounder Jacks to the crease, and the carnage began from that point. The two batters took the attack to the opposition, with Kohli being the aggressor of the two in the beginning. However, the tides turned as the game entered into its second half. While they looked dominant in their approach, Jacks took the onus on himself and put RCB in the winning position right after completing his fifty. 2nd IPL fifty for Will Jacks 👌👌 He looks in tremendous touch as the partnership for the 2nd wicket is now 127* 🔥🔥 Watch the match LIVE on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema 💻📱 #TATAIPL | #GTvRCB pic.twitter.com/19EzSfAw2c — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 28, 2024 × In the next ten deliveries, he smashed another fifty - the fewest taken by anyone from 50 to reach 100 in IPL and get to his maiden hundred and his team across the winning line with nine wickets in hand. Jacks' hundred came in 41 balls - the fifth-highest in the tournament history. Besides, it was also RCB’s second-highest successful run-chase in IPL.

IPL 2024: Will Jacks hits maiden hundred as RCB register back-to-back wins

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Will Jacks was at his imperious best as he smashed his maiden IPL century to guide the team to a convincing nine-wicket victory against Gujarat Titans (GT), away from home. The English batter smashed GT superstar Rashid Khan for 28 runs to reach the milestone and announce his arrival on the IPL stage.&nbsp;

Set a challenging target of 201, the match was in the balance up until the 14th over when RCB needed 53&nbsp;runs in 36 balls. However, things went pear-shaped for GT in front of their home crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad when Mohit Sharma bowled the 15th over.

Jacks pummeled the first two balls of the over for a four and six to bring up his fifty. From thereon, it was pure carnage as the next four deliveries yielded 17 runs. With only 24 runs left to defend, captain Shubman Gill summoned Rashid Khan into the attack to conjure up his magic.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli, facing the first ball miscued the ball to deep midwicket for a single, bringing Jacks on strike. The no. 3 batter immediately went bang and&nbsp;smashed 6, 6, 4, 6 on the next four deliveries to bring the scores level.&nbsp;

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With only one run required for victory and six runs to reach his personal milestone, Jacks slog swept&nbsp;a long hop on middle and leg over the deep midwicket boundary to kill the chase and reach his last fifty in only 10 deliveries. The previous record was 13 deliveries, set by Chris Gayle against Pune Warriors Indian in Bengaluru in 2013.&nbsp;

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"Amazing feeling right now. Faf and Virat got us off to a very good start. I struggled early on, Virat kept his intensity up and I had the chance to get my rhythm. Once we had the time-out, we said let's get two really good overs and win the game. I just kept going and amazing feeling right now," said Jacks, who was adjudged the Player of the Match.&nbsp;

The win helps RCB keep their narrow hopes of qualifying for the playoffs alive. The team is now only two points adrift of the sixth spot and could make a late dash for the top 4 if it keeps the winning momentum going from here.&nbsp;

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Will Jacks was at his imperious best as he smashed his maiden IPL century to guide the team to a convincing nine-wicket victory against Gujarat Titans (GT), away from home.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Will Jacks was at his imperious best as he smashed his maiden IPL century to guide the team to a convincing nine-wicket victory against Gujarat Titans (GT), away from home. The English batter smashed GT superstar Rashid Khan for 28 runs to reach the milestone and announce his arrival on the IPL stage. Set a challenging target of 201, the match was in the balance up until the 14th over when RCB needed 53 runs in 36 balls. However, things went pear-shaped for GT in front of their home crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad when Mohit Sharma bowled the 15th over. Jacks pummeled the first two balls of the over for a four and six to bring up his fifty. From thereon, it was pure carnage as the next four deliveries yielded 17 runs. With only 24 runs left to defend, captain Shubman Gill summoned Rashid Khan into the attack to conjure up his magic. Virat Kohli, facing the first ball miscued the ball to deep midwicket for a single, bringing Jacks on strike. The no. 3 batter immediately went bang and smashed 6, 6, 4, 6 on the next four deliveries to bring the scores level. Also read | IPL 2024: Will Jacks hits maiden hundred as RCB register back-to-back wins With only one run required for victory and six runs to reach his personal milestone, Jacks slog swept a long hop on middle and leg over the deep midwicket boundary to kill the chase and reach his last fifty in only 10 deliveries. The previous record was 13 deliveries, set by Chris Gayle against Pune Warriors Indian in Bengaluru in 2013. Need a maximum? 🤔 Call 📞 Will Jacks Virat Kohli's expression says it all 🫢💥 Recap the match on @starsportsindia and @officialjiocinema 💻📱#TATAIPL | #CSKvSRH | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/Kh8nn5qWRj — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 28, 2024 × The way Virat Kohli celebrated Will Jacks' hundred was amazing to watch. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/6MSzPF0pZT — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 28, 2024 × "Amazing feeling right now. Faf and Virat got us off to a very good start. I struggled early on, Virat kept his intensity up and I had the chance to get my rhythm. Once we had the time-out, we said let's get two really good overs and win the game. I just kept going and amazing feeling right now," said Jacks, who was adjudged the Player of the Match. The win helps RCB keep their narrow hopes of qualifying for the playoffs alive. The team is now only two points adrift of the sixth spot and could make a late dash for the top 4 if it keeps the winning momentum going from here. (With inputs from agencies)

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The injury to Jack Leach is a big blow for England, which was to host Australia this summer for the Ashes. With Leach being the only spinner in the 16-man squad announced for the first two Tests, the board must announce his replacement soon.

The injury to Jack Leach is a big blow for England, which was to host Australia this summer for the Ashes. With Leach being the only spinner in the 16-man squad announced for the first two Tests, the board must announce his replacement soon. Former England captain Michael Atherton shared his views on the same – raising questions over who fits best. Is it left-arm orthodox Liam Dawson or youngster Rehan Ahmed? He even went out of the box and suggested all-rounder Will Jacks as Leach’s replacement. Following a ten-wicket win over Ireland in the one-off Test at the Lord’s, Leach, who picked up four wickets, developed "lower back symptoms" during the game and was ruled out of the five-match series that starts with a first Test in Edgbaston on June 16th. ALSO READ: Ashes 2023: Big setback for England as Jack Leach ruled out due to stress fracture in lower back Speaking with Sky Sports, Atherton said this untimely injury to Leach is a setback for both parties, as he was an integral part of Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum’s plans moving forward. The former opener added, "It's a desperate blow for him [Leach]. He's had a fair bit to contend with over his international career with sepsis, Crohn's and various illnesses and injuries. "In the last 12 months, he'd really established himself as a central part of Ben Stokes' team. He's been ever-present, Stokes clearly believes in him. He's been flourishing as a spinner under Stokes,” Atherton said. Dawson or Rehan, who replaces Leach? Naming replacements are never easy, more so when you don’t have the exact quality in the backups. The ECB finds itself in the same position while naming a like-to-like replacement for Leach. Atherton suggests the left-arm orthodox Liam Dawson looks perfect to fill his shoes, as he had a great run in the County Championship for Hampshire. "If you want an absolute like-for-like replacement then Liam Dawson is a steady, experienced left-arm spinner. He knows exactly what he's doing,” Atherton said. "He's been in pretty good form at the start of the season for Hampshire. He bats as well." Citing examples of the inexperienced duo at this stage – Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed – Atherton feels picking them up could be a safe bet given their little international credentials on Asian soil in the past. While Wills has played two Tests picking six wickets, Rehan, in his lone Test in Karachi last year, returned with seven wickets in the match. "England's second and third spinners in Pakistan were Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks, who both did very well when they played. Jacks took six wickets on debut in Rawalpindi and Ahmed got seven in Karachi. They would be the next cabs off the rank. "I don't think they'll be worried about throwing Ahmed or Jacks back in but it's not as simple a decision as that. Bowling leg spin in Karachi is very different to the start of an Ashes series in England,” the ex-captain said. "If they want a really reliable spinner to allow the quicks to operate at the other end then it may not be that they want a young leg spinner who has not bowled that much,” he concluded. Here’s England’s 16-man squad for the first two Tests – Ben Stokes (captain), James Anderson, Jonathan Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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In a relief to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp ahead of IPL 2023, the franchise has announced New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell as a replacement for injured Will Jacks. Jacks, who got picked by the RCB in the December auction for INR 3.2 crores (US$ 390,000 approximately at the time), suffered a muscle injury during England’s recent tour of Bangladesh, and was forced to pull out of what could have been his first IPL season.

Bracewell, whose base price was one crore, got picked at the same price by the RCB - the BCCI confirmed in a statement;&nbsp;meaning another Kiwi all-rounder Rachin Ravindra will replace Bracewell in New Zealand squad for Sri Lanka ODIs, which will begin after the Test series.

Meanwhile, New Zealand head coach, Gary Stead, said he is happy for Bracewell, given this is also a World Cup year and that getting the IPL exposure will only work in his favour.

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"Michael's been a key contributor to our white-ball teams since making his debut last year. It's exciting he'll get a chance to take up the learning opportunities the IPL provides - particularly as a spin bowling all-rounder. With a World Cup in India this year it's great to have players getting more experience in those conditions," Gary Stead said as quoted by the ESPNcricinfo.

A handy customer with both bat and ball, Bracewell, 32, left an impression following his majestic 145-run knock in the first ODI against India in Hyderabad early this year. In addition to playing seven Tests, 19 ODIs and 16 T20Is for New Zealand, the left-handed batter has good numbers to back his case in the T20 format – where he has 2284 runs at a strike rate of 133.48 and 40 wickets with an economy rate of 6.52 to his name.

Michael Bracewell will join the likes of captain Faf Du Plessis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood and Glenn Maxwell, among others, as part of the overseas lot in RCB for IPL 2023. New Zealand’s Finn Allen will also be present with Michael at Royal Challengers Bangalore.

RCB will open their IPL 2023 campaign against Mumbai Indians on April 2nd.

In a relief to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp ahead of IPL 2023, the franchise has announced New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell as a replacement for injured Will Jacks.

In a relief to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp ahead of IPL 2023, the franchise has announced New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell as a replacement for injured Will Jacks. Jacks, who got picked by the RCB in the December auction for INR 3.2 crores (US$ 390,000 approximately at the time), suffered a muscle injury during England’s recent tour of Bangladesh, and was forced to pull out of what could have been his first IPL season. Bracewell, whose base price was one crore, got picked at the same price by the RCB - the BCCI confirmed in a statement; meaning another Kiwi all-rounder Rachin Ravindra will replace Bracewell in New Zealand squad for Sri Lanka ODIs, which will begin after the Test series. Meanwhile, New Zealand head coach, Gary Stead, said he is happy for Bracewell, given this is also a World Cup year and that getting the IPL exposure will only work in his favour. ALSO READ: NZ vs SL: Kane Williamson enters elite list with 6th Test double ton, equals Sehwag, Ponting’s record "Michael's been a key contributor to our white-ball teams since making his debut last year. It's exciting he'll get a chance to take up the learning opportunities the IPL provides - particularly as a spin bowling all-rounder. With a World Cup in India this year it's great to have players getting more experience in those conditions," Gary Stead said as quoted by the ESPNcricinfo. A handy customer with both bat and ball, Bracewell, 32, left an impression following his majestic 145-run knock in the first ODI against India in Hyderabad early this year. In addition to playing seven Tests, 19 ODIs and 16 T20Is for New Zealand, the left-handed batter has good numbers to back his case in the T20 format – where he has 2284 runs at a strike rate of 133.48 and 40 wickets with an economy rate of 6.52 to his name. Michael Bracewell will join the likes of captain Faf Du Plessis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood and Glenn Maxwell, among others, as part of the overseas lot in RCB for IPL 2023. New Zealand’s Finn Allen will also be present with Michael at Royal Challengers Bangalore. RCB will open their IPL 2023 campaign against Mumbai Indians on April 2nd.

IPL 2023: Michael Bracewell roped in by Royal Challengers Bangalore as replacement for injured Will Jacks

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) suffered a huge blow ahead of IPL 2023 as their latest recruit Will Jack was forced to pull out due to a muscle injury. The English all-rounder got injured during the second ODI against Bangladesh recently. Following the results of the scans and consultation with a specialist, it is noted that Wills will miss what was supposed to be his first IPL.

RCB, who purchased Wills for 3.2 crores (£320,000) at December’s auction, are believed to be in touch with New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell as his potential replacement option. Yet to play in the IPL much like Wills, Bracewell remained unsold at the IPL auction at a base price of 1 crore.

Meanwhile, it further comes a blow to Wills, who aimed to get acclimatised to the Indian conditions in his bid to push for a case in the team for the upcoming 50-over World Cup. Fighting for a spot in the XI alongside Liam Livingstone and Moeen Ali, Wills impressed one and all with his all-around show during the maiden edition of SA20.

Playing for Pretoria Capitals, the right-handed Jacks was the sixth-highest run-scorer with 270 runs in just seven matches. Not only did he have the highest strike rate (201.49) among all players, he had also hit the most sixes (19). His highest score of 92 off 46 balls came against SunRisers Eastern Cape.&nbsp;

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On the other hand, Bracewell’s appointment as Wills’ replacement could come as a bonus for RCB after what the Kiwi all-rounder achieved on his maiden white-ball tour to India early this year. Come off a good season with bat and ball, the left-handed Bracewell smoked the Indian bowlers to all parts of the ground during the first One-Dayer in Hyderabad, hitting 140 off 78 balls. That one-of-a-kind knock from the young New Zealander made him a superstar overnight.

Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Mumbai Indians in their first match on April 2nd at Wankhede.&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) suffered a huge blow ahead of IPL 2023 as their latest recruit Will Jack was forced to pull out due to a muscle injury. The English all-rounder got injured during the second ODI against Bangladesh recently.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) suffered a huge blow ahead of IPL 2023 as their latest recruit Will Jack was forced to pull out due to a muscle injury. The English all-rounder got injured during the second ODI against Bangladesh recently. Following the results of the scans and consultation with a specialist, it is noted that Wills will miss what was supposed to be his first IPL. RCB, who purchased Wills for 3.2 crores (£320,000) at December’s auction, are believed to be in touch with New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell as his potential replacement option. Yet to play in the IPL much like Wills, Bracewell remained unsold at the IPL auction at a base price of 1 crore. Meanwhile, it further comes a blow to Wills, who aimed to get acclimatised to the Indian conditions in his bid to push for a case in the team for the upcoming 50-over World Cup. Fighting for a spot in the XI alongside Liam Livingstone and Moeen Ali, Wills impressed one and all with his all-around show during the maiden edition of SA20. Playing for Pretoria Capitals, the right-handed Jacks was the sixth-highest run-scorer with 270 runs in just seven matches. Not only did he have the highest strike rate (201.49) among all players, he had also hit the most sixes (19). His highest score of 92 off 46 balls came against SunRisers Eastern Cape. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE - × On the other hand, Bracewell’s appointment as Wills’ replacement could come as a bonus for RCB after what the Kiwi all-rounder achieved on his maiden white-ball tour to India early this year. Come off a good season with bat and ball, the left-handed Bracewell smoked the Indian bowlers to all parts of the ground during the first One-Dayer in Hyderabad, hitting 140 off 78 balls. That one-of-a-kind knock from the young New Zealander made him a superstar overnight. Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Mumbai Indians in their first match on April 2nd at Wankhede.

IPL 2023: RCB suffer big blow as overseas all-rounder forced to pull out due to muscle injury

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