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Watch: "No Off Days" For Ravichandran Ashwin As He Plays Chess Mid-Air En Route To Kolkata For GT vs RR Qualifier 1

Rajasthan Royals face Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 Qualifier 1 in Kolkata on Tuesday. The Sanju Samson-led RR finished the league stage at the second spot behind the top-placed GT. RR have been boosted by some great batting performances from Jos Buttler and some terrific spin bowling from Yuzvendra Chahal. Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has also delivered for them with the ball as well as the bat. In 14 matches, Ashwin has taken 11 wickets. He has an economy of just 7.14 RPO. With the bat, he has often been used in the top-order and has scored 183 runs at an average of 30.50.

New Zealand's Vettori named assistant Australia cricket coach

Daniel Vettori was Tuesday named as an assistant to Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald, who said the former New Zealand captain's knowledge and experience would be invaluable.

"Lot Of People Had Given Up On Me": Dinesh Karthik After Earning India Call-Up For South Africa T20I Series

Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has been in fine form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, averaging more than 57 with a strike-rate of over 190. It was the prime reason behind the right-handed batter earning a call-up to India's T20I squad after three years. On Sunday, the selectors named Karthik in the squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, beginning June 9 in Delhi. Talking about his inclusion, Karthik said that it is his "most special comeback" and he is feeling very happy.

This is my most special comeback as lot of people had given up on me: Dinesh Karthik

Karthik feels his latest recall to the Indian team is his "most special comeback" of a rollercoaster international career that began way back in 2004. Karthik made the squad for India's home T20 series against South Africa beginning June 9. "This is my most special comeback because a lot of people had given up on me. For me to come back and do what I did, practice the way I did, so many special things have happened in the lead up to the rock-shell and how I practiced post that," the 36-year-old told the RCB website.

GT vs RR, IPL 2022: Kolkata Weather Update As Gujarat Titans And Rajasthan Royals Clash In Qualifier 1 At Eden Gardens

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals -- the top two teams respectively in the IPL points table -- clash in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2022 on Tuesday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. At stake is a place in the final, while the loser will go on to play the Qualifier 2 against the winner of the Eliminator between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants. The IPL bandwagon moves to Kolkata on Tuesday but the weather in the city could have a big say in the match. According to AccuWeather, a "thunderstorm or two" is expected in the evening, which could result in rain delays.

"Captain Who Has Impressed Me The Most Is...": Virender Sehwag Picks This Rookie Skipper Ahead Of Veterans

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 is reaching its business end with the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans playing Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 1 in Kolkata on Tuesday. The winner of the contest will directly move to the final. Ahead of the playoffs, former Indian cricket team player Virender Sehwag gave his take on the four teams which have qualified for the playoffs. The batting great also picked his favourite captain from the teams' performance in the league stage. Surprisingly, Sehwag picked someone who did not have any captaincy experience before the IPL 2022.

Cricket Australia names New Zealand's Daniel Vettori as assistant coach

New Zealand cricketer Daniel Vettori was on Tuesday named as an assistant to Australia coach Andrew McDonald, who said the ex-Kiwi skipper's knowledge and experience would be invaluable. All-rounder Vettori played 113 Tests and 295 one-day internationals for the Black Caps and worked alongside McDonald with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. He will continue as head coach of the Birmingham Phoenix in England's The Hundred. "It's a very strong and unified group which has the potential to have a very rewarding and hopefully successful period ahead," Vettori said of the Australian squad. Andre Borovec of Victoria, who has worked with the squad on select tours for the past year, was also made an assistant and will coach Australia A in Sri Lanka next month prior to the national team's two-Test series there.

Cricket-Former New Zealand skipper Vettori joins Australia staff

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has been appointed an assistant coach of Australia after working with the squad during the white-ball component of the Pakistan tour.

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Watch: "No Off Days" For Ravichandran Ashwin As He Plays Chess Mid-Air En Route To Kolkata For GT vs RR Qualifier 1

New Zealand's Vettori named assistant Australia cricket coach

"Lot Of People Had Given Up On Me": Dinesh Karthik After Earning India Call-Up For South Africa T20I Series

This is my most special comeback as lot of people had given up on me: Dinesh Karthik

GT vs RR, IPL 2022: Kolkata Weather Update As Gujarat Titans And Rajasthan Royals Clash In Qualifier 1 At Eden Gardens

"Captain Who Has Impressed Me The Most Is...": Virender Sehwag Picks This Rookie Skipper Ahead Of Veterans

Cricket Australia names New Zealand's Daniel Vettori as assistant coach

Cricket-Former New Zealand skipper Vettori joins Australia staff