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"The Longer You Bat, The Game Opens Up": Matthew Hayden's 'Virat Kohli' Warning To CSK Ahead Of IPL 2024 Opener

Virat Kohli can be the most dangerous if he gets to bat long and Chennai Super Kings will need to get him out early on a tricky Chepauk pitch during the IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, said former Australia opener Matthew Hayden. Kohli will be returning to action at the IPL after a paternity break which saw him miss the five-Test series against England at home. The much-awaited T20 extravaganza will kick off with a clash between CSK and RCB at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Friday.

Women Afghan athletes differ on whether Olympic ban will help their cause

There have been times in the history of sports where loud calls for boycotting certain countries have rung throughout the land.

T20I Rankings: Suryakumar Yadav Maintains Pole Position In Batting List, Rashid Back In Top-10 Among Bowlers

Suryakumar Yadav maintained his numero uno position among batters despite being out of competitive cricket for past three months while ace spinner Rashid Khan, back in Afghan jersey after an injury lay-off, is back among top-10 in bowlers' list in the latest ICC T20I rankings published on Wednesday. Surya, who will make a comeback for Mumbai Indians in the upcoming IPL, is way ahead of the pack with 861 points under his belt. Phil Salt is a distant number two with 802 points. Surya hadn't played any cricket since December, having undergone sports hernia surgery.

India Eye 3 Points In FIFA World Cup Qualifier Against Weakened Afghanistan

Bolstered by the return of Jeakson Singh and Anwar Ali, the Indian football team will renew its quest for a maiden entry into the third round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers when it faces a weakened Afghanistan here on Thursday. With mid-field general Jeakson and centre-back Anwar back in the line-up after long injury layoffs, because of which India suffered in recent past, the Blue Tigers will fancy their chances against the lower-ranked opponents in the second-round preliminary joint qualification match.

Don't Succumb To External Pressures: Afghanistan Condemn Cricket Australia's Postponement Of Bilateral Series

A miffed Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Wednesday asked its Australian counterparts to "not succumb" to pressures from their government, which the south Asian country believes led to the postponement of a bilateral T20 series. Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday postponed a three-match T20 International home series against Afghanistan's men's team in August this year, citing the "worsening" conditions for women and girls in that country.

On Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup Selection, Ex Chief Selector's Bold Message To BCCI

The chatter around Virat Kohli's future in the Indian T20 squad hasn't died down, with rumours suggesting that his place in the team for T20 World Cp 2024 is in jeopardy. A solid performance Indian Premier League (IPL) is reportedly mandatory for Kohli to convince selectors of his position in the T20 World Cup squad. But, former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee chief, MSK Prasad, doesn't think Kohli could be left out of the Indian side.

Watch: Rinku Singh Welcomes KKR's Rs 24.75 Crore Buy Mitchell Starc With A Mammoth Six

Returning to "IPL circus" after almost a decade, Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc bowled with the new ball, and took some hits from Rinku Singh at the death during Kolkata Knight Riders' second warm-up match at Eden Gardens on Tuesday. The Aussie, who last played in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014 and 2015, was bought by KKR ahead of IPL 2018 but an injury had ruled him out of that season. The Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise broke the all-time auction record this year to buy him at a price tag of Rs 24.75-crore to bolster their pace attack that had lacked sting in the recent past. "It's always a bit of a circus when it is the best T20 league in the world. It's definitely a new challenge. Yeah, it's going to be exciting. So, yeah I look forward to it," Starc told cricket.com.au.

Big Worry For Mumbai Indians: Suryakumar Yadav's 'Heartbreak' Post Amid Reports Of Fitness Test Failure

Indian cricket team batter Suryakumar Yadav took to social media to post a cryptic image that has left fans worried ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. There have been reports claiming that Suryakumar, who plays for Mumbai Indians, may miss the opening two matches of the competition. The batter is currently undergoing rehabilitation at Bengaluru's National Cricket Academy post ankle and groin surgeries. Although his social media post showed that he is getting back into shape, there is a possibility that he will not be available in time. Suryakumar posted a 'broken heart' emoji in his Instagram story on Tuesday and the post has left fans wondering whether the reports are actually true.

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"The Longer You Bat, The Game Opens Up": Matthew Hayden's 'Virat Kohli' Warning To CSK Ahead Of IPL 2024 Opener

Women Afghan athletes differ on whether Olympic ban will help their cause

T20I Rankings: Suryakumar Yadav Maintains Pole Position In Batting List, Rashid Back In Top-10 Among Bowlers

India Eye 3 Points In FIFA World Cup Qualifier Against Weakened Afghanistan

Don't Succumb To External Pressures: Afghanistan Condemn Cricket Australia's Postponement Of Bilateral Series

On Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup Selection, Ex Chief Selector's Bold Message To BCCI

Watch: Rinku Singh Welcomes KKR's Rs 24.75 Crore Buy Mitchell Starc With A Mammoth Six

Big Worry For Mumbai Indians: Suryakumar Yadav's 'Heartbreak' Post Amid Reports Of Fitness Test Failure