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'Their Approach In Powerplay Was Puzzling': Sunil Gavaskar Slams SRH Batters

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the "puzzling" batting approach of Sunrisers Hyderabad during the powerplay in the first IPL Qualifier, suggesting their reckless strategy may have cost them the match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Having cleaned up his fellow Australian Travis Head with a peach of a delivery with his second ball, Mitchell Starc blew away the SRH top-order in his opening spell of 3-0-22-3. SRH lost four wickets inside the powerplay to be dismissed for a paltry 159, a target KKR shot down in 13.4 overs to storm into the Sunday's summit clash in Chennai.

Ex-India Star Picks Between Sanju Samson And Rishabh Pant For T20 World Cup

Fans are eagerly waiting for the beginning of the T20 World Cup 2022, which will kick-start from June 1, co-hosted by West Indies and USA. However, a big question in everyone's mind is that who between Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson will don the wicketkeeper's gloves for India in the marquee event. Both the players got a nod from the selectors and found a place in India's 15-member squad. Talking about the form in IPL, Samson has impressed everyone with his tremendous performance, scoring 504 runs in 13 matches.

"Not The Time To Have A Go...": Sunil Gavaskar Schools Sanju Samson During RCB vs RR Clash

The RCB vs RR IPL 2024 was one closely fought contest. Defending a total of 172, Royal Challengers Bengaluru fought hard but ultimately fell short. They were on a six-match winning streak but all that meant nothing as Sanju Samson-led RR turned up the heat when it needed the most. Rajasthan Royals, winner of the 2008 IPL, had some poor outings in the last couple of weeks losing four matches on the trot. But the side showed character and won against a resurgent RCB.

"I Am Ageing, Had An Abdomen Injury": R Ashwin On Listless IPL 2024 Campaign

Following his side's four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the eliminator, Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said that he felt his body was not moving right in the first half of the season and he needed some time to get back to his bowling rhythm. Rajasthan Royals ended their four-match winless run in the Indian Premier League and bounced back just at the right moment to seal their place in the Qualifier 2 following a 4-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Eliminator on Wednesday.

India "Wouldn't Be Really Threatening" In T20 World Cup 2024: Ex-England Star's Massive Remark

India will aim to end their major ICC trophy drought when they start their campaign in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, starting June 1. The event in UAE and West Indies will see the Rohit Sharma-led side starting its quest of a second T20 world title, having won it for the first time way back in 2007. The last two editions of T20 World Cup saw India getting eliminated in the league stage in 2021 and in the semi-final in 2022. Ahead of the upcoming edition, former England cricketer David Lloyd has given a massive statement.

"Eat Well, Sleep Well And...": RR Star On Regaining His Mojo In IPL 2024

Eat, sleep. bowl and repeat. Avesh Khan has simplified the mantra of success and it is paying dividends as one saw his performances during key games for Rajasthan Royals in this year's IPL. With 16 wickets from 15 matches, mostly played on flat decks, an economy rate of 9.81 is praiseworthy and his control at the death has made him look a different bowler this time around. "I have simplified my cricket — I have to sleep (well), I have to eat (well) and I have to bowl (well) and there is nothing else to it," said Avesh, who took a three-for to help Rajasthan Royals reach Qualifier 2 in IPL here on Wednesday.

Ricky Ponting Says No To India Head Coach Job. Explains Reason

Australia great Ricky Ponting has revealed that he was approached for the soon-to-be-vacant India head coach position but he has declined the offer as it doesn't fit into his "lifestyle" right now. Ponting, who recently completed seven seasons as the head coach of Delhi Capitals IPL franchise, has been Australia's interim T20 coach in the past. He did not say whether the feelers for India position came from the BCCI. "...there were a few little one-on-one conversations during the IPL, just to get a level of interest from me as to whether I would do it," Ponting told the ICC.

"Just Retired": Dinesh Karthik's Swansong Confirmed By IPL Broadcaster

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart Dinesh Karthik concluded his Indian Premier League (IPL) career with a defeat in the Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday. Karthik, who had already hinted that this IPL would be his last, received a guard of honour from his teammates after the conclusion of the match in Ahmedabad. Though Karthik himself didn't speak on the topic, the league's broadcaster confirmed the news of his retirement with a social media post after the Eliminator contest. Karthik, who made his debut in the T20 league 16 years ago, remains one of the finest finishers in this format of the sport.

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'Their Approach In Powerplay Was Puzzling': Sunil Gavaskar Slams SRH Batters

Ex-India Star Picks Between Sanju Samson And Rishabh Pant For T20 World Cup

"Not The Time To Have A Go...": Sunil Gavaskar Schools Sanju Samson During RCB vs RR Clash

"I Am Ageing, Had An Abdomen Injury": R Ashwin On Listless IPL 2024 Campaign

India "Wouldn't Be Really Threatening" In T20 World Cup 2024: Ex-England Star's Massive Remark

"Eat Well, Sleep Well And...": RR Star On Regaining His Mojo In IPL 2024

Ricky Ponting Says No To India Head Coach Job. Explains Reason

"Just Retired": Dinesh Karthik's Swansong Confirmed By IPL Broadcaster