Australia's Smith joins Washington Freedom ahead of MLC season
Australia batter Steve Smith will play for Washington Freedom in the second season of Major League Cricket in the United States, the MLC team said on Thursday.
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"Wanted To Be Better Version Of Myself,": Suryakumar Yadav Opens Up On His "Boring" Rehabilitation Process
Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), star Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Suryakumar Yadav opened up on his "boring" rehabilitation process after sustaining an injury last December in a match against South Africa and how he made changes in his life as he worked his way back to the cricketing field. RCB and MI will be locking horns in a high-octane clash at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, which will be a battle between two of Indian cricket's biggest superstars, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
"Strike rate 33.33": Ex-Pakistan Star Launches Fresh Attack On Virat Kohli
Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Junaid Khan launched a fresh attack on Virat Kohli after the star batter was dismissed for just 3 during the IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians on Thursday. There has been a lot of chatter surrounding Kohli's strike rate in the tournament till now and Junaid Khan reignited the conversation by taking to X (formerly Twitter) and posting - "Strike rate 33.33". The post was in relation to Kohli's 9-ball-3 against Mumbai Indians before he was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah who produced a sensational delivery.
Ishan Kishan Sledges Injured Faf Du Plessis After MI Pacer's Screamer Hits RCB Captain Hard. Pics Viral
The Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru is a clash of titans in many sense. While there is no comparison in their trophy cabinet, with MI winning IPL five times while RCB yet to open the account, the teams are filled with stars. While MI have the likes of Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah among others, RCB have Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell. So a contest between the two is always awaited. Thursday was such a day.
PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy Exit As India's Challenge Ends In Badminton Asia Championships
India's challenge at the Badminton Asia Championships ended after double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy bowed out in pre-quarterfinals of their respective events at Ningbo, China on Thursday. Sindhu, who is desperately seeking to rediscover her form ahead of the Paris Olympics, fought valiantly for for an hour and nine minutes but was outperformed by sixth seed Han Yue of China 18-21 21-13 17-21. It was Sindhu's first loss against Yue against whom she had a flawless 5-0 record before Thursday's contest.
MI vs RCB LIVE Score, IPL 2024: MI Pacer's Screamer Hurts Faf Du Plessis Badly, Kishan Then Sledges Him
MI vs RCB Live Updates, IPL 2024: Faf du Plessis and Rajat Patidar are fighting back for two-down Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2024 match against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. Virat Kohli was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah in the third over of the innings while Akash Madhwal got Will Jacks.
Watch: Jasprit Bumrah Wins Battle With Virat Kohli, Produces Stunner To Dismiss RCB Star
Jasprit Bumrah produced a brilliant delivery to dismiss Virat Kohli during the IPL 2024 match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday. The battle between the two Indian cricket team superstars was something that all fans were waiting for but it was the fast bowler who had the last laugh. Kohli had a somewhat shaky start to his innings and he had no answer to a sharp in-swinger from the fast bowler. The ball pitched just short of good length and shaped back rapidly to leave Kohli struggling. The star batter ended up getting a prominent inside edge on the ball and Ishan Kishan completed a diving catch behind the stumps to end his stay at the crease for just 3.
Sanju Samson Scripts History, Shatters Rohit Sharma's All-Time IPL Record
Sanju Samson scripted history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday as the Rajasthan Royals skipper slammed a brilliant half-century against Gujarat Titans. It was the third half-century for Samson in the ongoing IPL 2024 and it was enough to break the all-time record previously held by Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma. Samson was unbeaten on 68 off just 38 deliveries and this was the highest score by any cricketer on their 50th match as captain in the competition. Rohit previously scored 65 off 48 balls on his 50th match as Mumbai Indians skipper back in 2016 against Delhi Capitals.