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Not MS Dhoni! CSK Great's Ex-Teammate Hails This Star As "Cleanest Hitter In The World". Not An Indian

Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden hailed Nicholas Pooran as "cleanest hitter in the world" after the Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) wicketkeeper-batter's cameo in a stunning chase of 211 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as the hosts pulled off the highest run chase at Chepauk. As Marcus Stoinis smashed a sensational maiden century with his unbeaten 124 of 63, Pooran supported him from the other end with his cameo of 15-ball 34 to execute a record run chase against the defending champions in their home. Deepak Hooda, too, played his part in the record win with a quickfire 17 off six.

"MI Are Not Making Playoffs...": Ex-India Star Trashes Hardik Pandya's Captaincy

Mumbai Indians' confidence once again got hit the five-time champions registered a big defeat against Rajasthan Royals. Batting first, Hardik Pandya and co posted a good total of 179/9 in 20 overs, despite RR Sandeep Sharma claiming a five-wicket haul. However, their happiness was short-lived as Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was struggling for form in the ongoing season, hammered an unbeaten ton and took RR across the line with nine wickets in hand. This was MI's fifth defeat in eight matches.

"Shane Warne Bought His Last House From My In-Laws," Pakistan Great Shares Unheard Tale

Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has heaped praises on spin great Shane Warne and also talked about the equation he had with the late Australian player. Despite playing for different countries, Wasim and Warne were close friends. Warne was a family friend of Akram's Australian wife Shaniera Thompson. Akram, who married Shaniera in 2013, also revealed that Warne bought a property that belonged to the Pakistan great's in-laws Tony Thompson and Greta. He added that Warne lived at a close distance to his house.

"Bhai Select Karo": On T20 World Cup Selection, Ajit Agarkar Receives Public Plea For Call-up

Just over a week remains for the announcement of India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad. The deadline for announcing the squad is May 1, which means that by the end of this month the provisional squad will be announced. India's drought in ICC tournaments has not ended since MS Dhoni-led India won the 2013 Champions Trophy. The heartbreak of the ICC 2023 ODI World Cup final is still fresh in Indian fans' mind and the 2024 T20 World Cup is a brilliant chance to achieve redemption.

"Lot Of Grief": On Sachin Tendulkar's Birthday, Dinesh Karthik Reveals Denying India Great A Century

As Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 51st birthday on Wednesday, April 24, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik recalled his one good and bad memory with the legendary batter. In a video uploaded by his IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Karthik revealed the first instance of seeing Tendulkar in person, labelling the incident as a good memory. However, the 38-year-old revealed that denying Tendulkar his century in a match was the worst memory he has with the 'Master Blaster'.

"Never Got My Due": Ignored India Star With Best Figures In IPL 2024 Laments

IPL often makes unheralded players into stars. Sharing the big stage with international players, often Indian uncapped player grab the limelight - like Sandeep Sharma. Recently, he took a five-wicket haul for Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians in Jaipur. It is the best figures in the IPL 2024 so far. It is also among the top-20 best bowling figures in the 17-year history of the IPL. Overall, Sandeep has 130 wickets in the IPL in 119 matches and has played two T20Is for India.

On Report Claiming India Won't Travel To Pakistan For Champions Trophy, PCB Says This

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would look into options to respond to the BCCI -- Board of Control of Cricket in India -- if it officially refuses to send its team to Pakistan to play the ICC Champions Trophy, said a source in the PCB responding to a question about the recent report that neighbors might not travel to the country for the next year's tournament. “PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said it already that Pakistan is open to play a bilateral series with India at a neutral venue only if India agrees to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year,” the PCB source told IANS.

IPL Veteran David Warner Runs To Get Aadhaar Card, Video Goes Viral

Delhi Capitals opener David Warner is one of the most loved overseas cricketers in the Indian Premier League. Over the years, Warner has done wonders with his bat in the T20 league and also won the title, once with the Sunrisers Hyderabad. His association with the IPL dates back to 2009. Into the final phase of his career, Warner continues to entertain fans, not just with his bat but also with his social media activity. In a video that the Delhi Capitals shared on social media, the IPL franchise teased that the Aussie is getting an 'Aadhaar Card'. (IPL 2024 Points Table)

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Not MS Dhoni! CSK Great's Ex-Teammate Hails This Star As "Cleanest Hitter In The World". Not An Indian

"MI Are Not Making Playoffs...": Ex-India Star Trashes Hardik Pandya's Captaincy

"Shane Warne Bought His Last House From My In-Laws," Pakistan Great Shares Unheard Tale

"Bhai Select Karo": On T20 World Cup Selection, Ajit Agarkar Receives Public Plea For Call-up

"Lot Of Grief": On Sachin Tendulkar's Birthday, Dinesh Karthik Reveals Denying India Great A Century

"Never Got My Due": Ignored India Star With Best Figures In IPL 2024 Laments

On Report Claiming India Won't Travel To Pakistan For Champions Trophy, PCB Says This

IPL Veteran David Warner Runs To Get Aadhaar Card, Video Goes Viral