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"With A Left-Hander...": KKR Star Defends Captain Nitish Rana's Decision To Bowl First Over

Kolkata Knight Riders top-order batter Venkatesh Iyer has defended Nitish Rana's decision to bowl the first over against Rajasthan Royals after the skipper ended up conceding 26 runs. Defending a modest 149, Rana was the victim of RR opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's onslaught as he smashed the part-time off-spinner for 26 runs with two sixes and three fours that set the tone for RR's win in just 13.1 overs here on Thursday.

"If Selectors Don't Pick Them...": Ravi Shastri's Tracer-Bullet On IPL Duo's Selection

Rajasthan Royals (RR) opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed the fastest half-century in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the game against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday. With RR chasing a target of 150, Jaiswal breached the 50-run mark in 13 deliveries, breaking the record which has held jointly by Pat Cummins and KL Rahul (14 balls). Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh was impressed with Jaiswal's counter-attacking knocking, and said that he would pick the youngster straightaway in the Indian team for the ODI World Cup.

"Moved On From Kohli, Rohit": Ex India Star's Blunt 'T20 Verdict' Post Jaiswal, SKY's Pyrotechnics

The ever-evolving format of T20 cricket has given players, fans, coaches, and even pundits plenty to think about the approach that batters need to have to excel in this fast-paced game. The likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of the greatest batters of their generation, have seen questions being raised over their performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. While Rohit is struggling for runs, the problem for Kohli is more on the lines of strike-rate. Having seen players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryakumar Yadav set the stage on fire with their bat, former India cricketer Saba Karim gave his honest take on the shortest format fo the game.

"Came Home And Shaved My Head": KKR Star Shares Dramatic Tale Of Selection Snub

Kolkata Knight Riders have had a topsy-turvy season that sees them still remain in the mix for playoffs progression, but far from cementing a spot in the next round. While inconsistent performances have hurt the team's results this campaign, the emergence of wrist-spinner Suyash Sharma has been a big positive. While the verdict from the cricketing fraternity is a positive one for Suyash, the young spinner himself shared a sorry tale of a selection snub that saw him shave his head in frustration.

Jos Buttler Guilty Of Breaching IPL Code Of Conduct, Reprimanded

After Rajasthan Royals' comprehensive 9-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, opening batter Jos Buttler was found guilty of breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. Buttler, hence was fined 10 Percent of his match-fee, a statement from the Indian Premier League confirmed. It isn't fully clear as to what act from Buttler earned him the penalty but the decision is likely to have come in the wake of the English opener's reaction to his run-out early in the game.

Behind Yashasvi Jaiswal's Rise, The 'Dhoni, Kohli, Rohit...' Factor

Young opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal put in a batting spectacle, scoring an unbeaten knock of 98 runs in Rajasthan Royals' 9-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders. Branded by many as Indian cricket's "Next Big Thing" Jaiswal is a stickler for processes and there are a few basic rules that he follows while preparing for high-intensity, a high-stakes game like the "intense one" against KKR, which he would "remember for a long time". In the match, the left-hander, highlighted how conversations from greats like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, etc. have helped him hone his game.

Watch: Sanju Samson's Act For Yashasvi Jaiswal Reminds RR Of MS Dhoni-Virat Kohli Moment

Rajasthan Royals saw a sublime batting performance from Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Sanju Samson as the duo stitched an unbeaten partnership of 121 runs in their team's 9-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Thursday. Jaiswal, who scored the fastest fifty in IPL history during the match, couldn't complete his second hundred of the season, remaining unbeaten in 98. But, skipper Samson did all hi could to give the young opening batter an opportunity to reach the triple-digit score.

Watch: Ex India Stars Recreate Yuzvendra Chahal's Iconic Pose After RR Skipper Breaks IPL Wickets Record

Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Yuzvendra Chahal created history as he became the leading wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL), overtaking former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Dwayne Bravo. After his heroic performance in the middle, Chahal had a chat with former India stars like Harbhajan Singh, S Sreesanth, and Mohammad Kaif where Bhajji's admitted to be missing one particular action from the RR spinner.

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"With A Left-Hander...": KKR Star Defends Captain Nitish Rana's Decision To Bowl First Over

"If Selectors Don't Pick Them...": Ravi Shastri's Tracer-Bullet On IPL Duo's Selection

"Moved On From Kohli, Rohit": Ex India Star's Blunt 'T20 Verdict' Post Jaiswal, SKY's Pyrotechnics

"Came Home And Shaved My Head": KKR Star Shares Dramatic Tale Of Selection Snub

Jos Buttler Guilty Of Breaching IPL Code Of Conduct, Reprimanded

Behind Yashasvi Jaiswal's Rise, The 'Dhoni, Kohli, Rohit...' Factor

Watch: Sanju Samson's Act For Yashasvi Jaiswal Reminds RR Of MS Dhoni-Virat Kohli Moment

Watch: Ex India Stars Recreate Yuzvendra Chahal's Iconic Pose After RR Skipper Breaks IPL Wickets Record