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IPL 2022: Shubman Gill Names Player To Watch Out For In Gujarat Titans Squad

Right-handed batter Shubman Gill, who was acquired by the Gujarat Titans for Rs 8 crore, will look to leave his mark in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Having played in the past editions for Kolkata Knight Riders, the talented youngster is not alien to performing under high pressure situations and his franchise would hope that he provides ample support to leader Hardik Pandya as the team looks to go all the way in its debut season.

IPL 2022: Punjab Kings Use Song From Shah Rukh Khan Movie For Video On Young Batter

Punjab Kings are getting ready for IPL 2022 in style and all of their activities, on and off the pitch, are being put up on social media to create traction for the team, which is looking to win its maiden title. It can be said without any doubt that Punjab Kings have been one of the biggest underperformers in the history of the tournament over the years, although they did manage to reach the finals once. The team has not made it to the play-offs since that successful season in 2014 and the new look team this season will have to deliver the goods.

IPL 2022: "I'll Go Crazy", Shreyas Iyer On His Reaction If He Meets KKR Owner Shahrukh Khan

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made headlines when they first signed Shreyas Iyer for Rs 12.25 crore and then the right-handed batter was appointed the captain of the franchise. The newest signing of the team has one thing in common with most fans as he is also an ardent fan of Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan who happens to be the co-owner of the franchise. Shreyas has given an insight on how he will react if he gets to meet King Khan and how he takes inspiration from the 'Chak De India' fame actor.

Permanent Saliva Ban Not A Big Deal, Says Australia Test Captain Pat Cummins

Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins says since the impact of precautionary prohibition on use of saliva for shining the ball was not as huge as anticipated, a permanent ban on its usage will not be a "big deal" for the seam bowlers. Saliva application was barred by the ICC in view of the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020. Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodian of cricket laws, recently imposed a complete ban on the use of saliva while announcing its amended 2022 code, which will come into effect in October this year.

Permanent saliva ban not a big deal: Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins says since the impact of precautionary prohibition on use of saliva for shining the ball was not as huge as anticipated, a permanent ban on its usage will not be a "big deal" for the seam bowlers. Saliva application was barred by the ICC in view of the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020. Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodian of cricket laws, recently imposed a complete ban on the use of saliva while announcing its amended 2022 code, which will come into effect in October this year. The MCC reasoned that applying saliva had no impact on the ball's movement, according to its research.

IPL 2022: KKR Captain Shreyas Iyer Reveals His Preferred Batting Position

Kolkata Night Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer said that he is ready to bat at any position in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. In the mega auction, KKR had bought Shreyas Iyer for Rs 12.25 crore. Earlier, the right-handed batter had led Delhi Capitals in the IPL. "You can't basically portray yourself as an anchor. It can differ as well. On a given day, I can be a power-hitter and there can be some other player who can play an anchor role. The situations and roles can change based on conditions, and you can't basically rely on a certain player to anchor the innings. If it's your day, you need to go all out and see to it that you win the match for the team," said Shreyas Iyer in a video posted on KKR's YouTube channel.

Tom Banton ready for a big summer of cricket with Somerset and England

England player Tom Banton is relishing the prospect of a big summer of cricket as he fine-tunes his skills in Abu Dhabi ahead of the new English season.

Indian Premier League 2022: Shreyas Iyer Says "Great Honour" To Be Playing Alongside Pat Cummins, Ajinkya Rahane

Shreyas Iyer has been on a good run with the bat of late and the right-handed batter will look to continue his form when he steps onto the field to lead the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Ahead of the tournament, Shreyas opened up on how he would like to lead the franchise and how he would be in good space by having senior players like Aaron Finch, Pat Cummins, and Ajinkya Rahane in the squad. KKR will open their IPL 2022 campaign against Chennai Super Kings on March 26.

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IPL 2022: Shubman Gill Names Player To Watch Out For In Gujarat Titans Squad

IPL 2022: Punjab Kings Use Song From Shah Rukh Khan Movie For Video On Young Batter

IPL 2022: "I'll Go Crazy", Shreyas Iyer On His Reaction If He Meets KKR Owner Shahrukh Khan

Permanent Saliva Ban Not A Big Deal, Says Australia Test Captain Pat Cummins

Permanent saliva ban not a big deal: Pat Cummins

IPL 2022: KKR Captain Shreyas Iyer Reveals His Preferred Batting Position

Tom Banton ready for a big summer of cricket with Somerset and England

Indian Premier League 2022: Shreyas Iyer Says "Great Honour" To Be Playing Alongside Pat Cummins, Ajinkya Rahane