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I've learnt to be calm in pressure situations from MS Dhoni: Simarjeet Singh

Chennai Super Kings' right-arm pace bowler Simarjeet Singh has said he felt extremely nervous playing his first game in a highly-competitive environment like the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, and added that seniors like Mahendra Singh Dhoni have played a big role in preparing the newcomers for "high-pressure situations". The 24-year-old Simarjeet made his IPL debut this season for CSK, taking four wickets in the six matches he played with a best of 2/27 and an economy of 7.67, which makes him one to look out for in the upcoming seasons. The tall, skiddy pace bowler, who was a net bowler with the Delhi Capitals and bought by CSK for his base price of Rs 20 lakhs at the mega auction, added that being in the playing XI is something one cannot comprehend sitting on the bench, with the pressure quotient going up several notches.

"Thought I Was Cursed In India": Australia Star On How He Turned Around IPL 2022 Campaign After Tough Start

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh had a memorable Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 campaign with Delhi Capitals, even as the franchise failed to make the play-offs. Marsh scored 251 runs from 8 matches, with two half-centuries and was one of DC's better players in the season. In recent seasons, Marsh has struggled with injuries whenever he has played in the IPL, and this year too, he came in to the tournament nursing an injury and after finally playing a match, he contracted COVID-19.

India vs South Africa: Temba Bavuma's boys 'burn it out' in Delhi

But then there is the call of duty. The South African cricket team has been hitting the nets regularly at Kotla (Arun Jaitley Stadium) despite the city feeling like an incinerator. Their objective is to win the five-match T20I series against India. The IPL stars took it light here on Saturday, but the others toiled hard in the heat. The paradox was evident: Quinton de Kock shadow-practiced his golfing skills with his cricket bat, while another opener in the South African squad, Reeza Hendricks, and skipper Temba Bavuma sweated out.

Tokyo Paralympic Medallist Praveen Kumar Wins Gold At Junior U-20 "Able-Bodied" Meet

If the mind is willing to scale the peak, the body is ready to push the envelop. Praveen Kumar always wanted to turn adversity into opportunity which he did in 2021 by becoming youngest Indian to win a Paralympic high jump medal in Tokyo. It was a heady enough achievement but in his mind, Praveen would have decided that "Yeh Dil Mange More".

Shame that Delhi Capitals couldn't make it to IPL final: Mitchell Marsh

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh feels that it's a "shame" that his team couldn't make it to the IPL final after losing the final league encounter to wooden spooners Mumbai Indians. DC's five-wicket defeat enabled Royal Challengers Bangalore to make it despite an inferior net run-rate throughout the tournament. "It was a shame we couldn't get into the (IPL) finals," the 30-year-old said here ahead of the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, beginning on June 7.

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh feels he was 'cursed' in India

Mitchell Marsh said that he was cursed in India because he got injured during the start of IPL 2022 while playing for the Delhi capitals team. After the shaky start to the tournament, Marsh did well by scoring 251 runs at a strike rate of 132.80. He opened the innings with David Warner and did well.

"Needs That Consistency...": Former Indian Cricket Team Captain's Big Statement On Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya had a dream Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. He led Gujarat Titans to the title in the franchise's maiden season. Hardik starred both with the bat and ball. He was the top-scorer for Gujarat with a tally of 487 in 15 matches at an average of 44.27. With the ball, Hardik took eight wickets. Out of those, three came in the final as Hardik led GT from the front in the title clash against Rajasthan Royals. He was also named the 'Player of the Match' in the final.

5 key duels to watch out for in India-South Africa T20I series

The first match of the series will act as a platform for the hosts to chase an all-time 13-0 T20I winning record and become an all-time great team in this format leading to the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022. Here we take a look at 5 key battles to watch out for during the highly anticipated series. Rishabh Pant vs Anrich NortjeThe upcoming T20I series can be a serious match-up between Rishabh Pant’s aggressive intent and the pace of Anrich Nortje.

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I've learnt to be calm in pressure situations from MS Dhoni: Simarjeet Singh

"Thought I Was Cursed In India": Australia Star On How He Turned Around IPL 2022 Campaign After Tough Start

India vs South Africa: Temba Bavuma's boys 'burn it out' in Delhi

Tokyo Paralympic Medallist Praveen Kumar Wins Gold At Junior U-20 "Able-Bodied" Meet

Shame that Delhi Capitals couldn't make it to IPL final: Mitchell Marsh

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh feels he was 'cursed' in India

"Needs That Consistency...": Former Indian Cricket Team Captain's Big Statement On Hardik Pandya

5 key duels to watch out for in India-South Africa T20I series