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Bloody Nose: When Bantoo Singh Was Hit By Sachin Tendulkar Bouncer

Sachin Tendulkar has scarred many bowlers for life with his imperious batting but Bantoo Singh saw the 'spirit of Curtly Ambrose' in 'Little Master' when he was hit by his bouncer that left him with a bloody nose with multiple fractures during an ill-tempered Ranji match between Delhi and Mumbai in 1991. Bantoo, one of the pillars of Delhi's batting between mid 80s and mid 90s, can now afford to laugh when he jogs his memory 32 summers back to April 20, 1991. "Mere naak ka naqshaa hi badaal gaya Sachin ke uss bouncer ke baad. Mere paas ab naya naak hai (The design of my nose changed after that Sachin bouncer. I have a new nose now)," Bantoo said during an interaction with PTI on the eve of legend's 50th birthday.

Faf du Plessis boasts with IPL's Orange Cap as he marches past 400-run mark

South Africa's Faf du Plessis became the first batsman to cross the 400-run mark in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) after scoring a third consecutive half-century for Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday.

Exclusive: On Virat Kohli, David Warner's Strike-rate Criticism, Matthew Hayden's Verdict

Among the finest batters in their generation, Virat Kohli and David Warner have made their bats do the talking in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. However, despite being among the top-scoring batters this season, the two find themselves in the line of fire over their strike rates. Both Kohli and Warner have been courting criticism over their poor scoring rates in the 16th edition of the league. In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, former Australia and Chennai Super Kings batter Matthew Hayden gave his verdict on the 'strike-rate debate' that has had the cricketing fraternity and fans divided.

RCB Predicted XI Against RR In IPL 2023: Will Virat Kohli Captain Again?

Virat Kohli returned as Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper for the match against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last time around, with full-time skipper Faf du Plessis deciding to become an 'Impact Player' due to a small injury problem. As the Bengaluru franchise takes on Rajasthan Royals in the first match of the double-header on Sunday, it would be interesting to see if a similar approach is opted for by RCB. Du Plessis and Kohli did the bulk of the scoring with the bat against PBKS but the franchise needs other batters to step up to, especially aginst an in-form side like the Royals.

Ravi Shastri Reveals What He'll Do In A 'No-Handshake' Situation Between Two Persons Who "Do Not Like Each Other"

The incident involving Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 has sparked a lot of controversy in recent times. Several videos showed that the duo did not shake hands after the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals. A debate followed and reports surfaced that both of them have unfollowed each other on Instagram. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri was asked about how he will deal with a similar situation and his response was quite straightforward.

Mumbai Indians Predicted XI vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2023: Will Jofra Archer Make A Return?

Perennial slow starters Mumbai Indians have found their mojo and will be favourites against a faltering Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League clash on Saturday. Having made a poor start with defeats in first two matches, Mumbai Indians, who are placed sixth in the points table, have been able to bounce back impressively with wins against Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan at the top have provided brisk starts to Mumbai Indians, getting their runs at an almost 10 runs per over which has set the platform for the others that follow.

"Arjun Has Surpassed Sachin In...": Ravi Shastri On Father-Son Duo's IPL Exploits

Mumbai Indians will take on Punjab Kings in Saturday's evening clash in IPL 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium. In their previous outing, MI edged out SunRisers Hyderabad on the road, with Arjun Tendulkar, son of batting great Sachin Tendulkar, defending 20 runs in the last over. On the penultimate ball of the match, Arjun dismissed SRH's Bhuvneshwar Kumar to pick up his maiden IPL wicket, a feat which his father failed to achieve during his time in the cash-rich league.

"Can't Keep Going On Reputation...": Michael Vaughan's Brutal Take On Delhi Capitals Star

With one win in six outings, Delhi Capitals (DC) have had a torrid start to their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign. The biggest concern for DC has been the form of opening batter Prithvi Shaw, who has failed to get starts so far. In six matches, Shaw has conjured just 43 runs, which is highly below-par for a player of his calibre. Speaking on his struggles, former England captain Michael Vaughan feels that Shaw needs to score runs as he can't just play on reputation.

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Bloody Nose: When Bantoo Singh Was Hit By Sachin Tendulkar Bouncer

Faf du Plessis boasts with IPL's Orange Cap as he marches past 400-run mark

Exclusive: On Virat Kohli, David Warner's Strike-rate Criticism, Matthew Hayden's Verdict

RCB Predicted XI Against RR In IPL 2023: Will Virat Kohli Captain Again?

Ravi Shastri Reveals What He'll Do In A 'No-Handshake' Situation Between Two Persons Who "Do Not Like Each Other"

Mumbai Indians Predicted XI vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2023: Will Jofra Archer Make A Return?

"Arjun Has Surpassed Sachin In...": Ravi Shastri On Father-Son Duo's IPL Exploits

"Can't Keep Going On Reputation...": Michael Vaughan's Brutal Take On Delhi Capitals Star