Aurélien Tchouaméni is 'embracing expectations' as he plots the next move in his career
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Hardik Pandya praises 'Killer' Miller as Gujarat Titans reach IPL 2022 final
Hardik Pandya on Tuesday hailed "match-winner" David Miller after the South African batsman led newcomers Gujarat Titans in to the IPL final with a seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals. Chasing 189 for victory in the first qualifier, Gujarat rode an unbeaten 106-run fourth-wicket stand between Pandya (40) and Miller (68) to achieve the target with three balls to spare in Kolkata. With 16 needed off the final over, the left-handed Miller smashed each of Prasidh Krishna's first three balls for six to bring the house down at a full capacity Eden Gardens in the first qualifier. Known as 'Killer' Miller for his big hitting, the left-hand batsman smashed three fours and five sixes in his 38-ball knock. "A lot of people counted David Miller out but for us he was always a match-winner from the time we brought him in the auction," Pandya said of the attacking batsman who has been key to Gujarat's success in their debut season.
David Miller blitz powers Gujarat to IPL final
South African batsman David Miller smashed an unbeaten 68 to lead newcomers Gujarat Titans into the Indian Premier League final with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday.
Afghanistan announce ODI and T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour
Afghanistan on Tuesday announced its squads for the three one-day internationals and as many Twenty20 clashes on their tour of Zimbabwe next month. The three T20Is will count towards the ICC T20I rankings, whereas the three ODI matches will be part of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League. Afghanistan are fifth on the points table of the 13-team league. A qualification round for the 2023 World Cup (50 overs) is to be held in India.
Afghanistan under Taliban rule: Families face desperate choices to survive poverty
Also this week, climate change was so critical in Australia's election that the poll was dubbed the "climate election". There was a surge in support for candidates wanting urgent action on climate, like Greens and independents. In the end, the Labor Party of Anthony Albanese won, ending nine years of conservative rule.
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IPL 2022 Qualifier 1, Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals: Key Players
IPL 2022 Qualifier 1 match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals: Gujarat TitansMohammed Shami: Gets big wickets in the powerplay. 11 of his 18 wickets have come in the first six overs. Rashid Khan: After a quiet start, the Afghan leggie, has hit peak form, stifling batsmen and striking. His 18 wickets at an economy rate of 6.94 makes him the most economical spinner in this year's league so far. Hardik Pandya: Top run-scorer for his team with 413 runs at 41.30. He has been both an enforcer and an accumulator apart from being an inspirational leader.