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Watch: Smriti Mandhana Bowls In WPL, India Teammate Draws Comparisons With Virat Kohli

It was a disappointing show from Smriti Mandhana in the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League as the star batter failed to score big for Royal Challengers Bangalore and her team also failed to reach the play-offs. However, the RCB skipper had a surprise up her sleeve in the final group stage match against Mumbai Indians on Tuesday. Mandhana, who was bought for a record Rs 3.4 crore, bowled for the first time in the tournament and the video has quickly gone viral on social media as she rarely bowls. Mandhana's action reminded fans of Virat Kohli who is also well known for his distinctive bowling action and even her India teammate Harleen Deol reacted to her bowling.

Massive Blow For Sunrisers Hyderabad! Star Cricketer To Miss IPL 2023: Report

Prolific England batter Jonny Bairstow will miss the entire IPL this year as his cricket board refused to grant him No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play in the high-profile T20 league beginning on March 31, according to a report. The 33-year-old Bairstow is recovering from a leg injury he sustained in September last year. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), however, cleared all-rounder Liam Livingstone, who is coming back after recovering from his knee and ankle injuries, to play in the IPL. Punjab Kings had bought Livingstone and Bairstow for Rs 11.50 crores and Rs 6.75 crores respectively during the IPL auction.

Novak Djokovic hails Dubai’s ‘champion mentality’

DUBAI: World No. 1 men’s tennis player Novak Djokovic described Dubai as his “second home” and hailed its winning mentality at Dubai Future District Fund’s annual general meeting yesterday.

Who Can Succeed Hardik Pandya As Gujarat Titans Captain In IPL? Team Official Has Clear Answer

Young India opener Shubman Gill has "smart cricketing brain" and can emerge as leader of the Gujarat Titans in the future due to his conduct and work ethics, said the IPL team's director of cricket Vikram Solanki on Thursday. Gill has become an integral part of the Indian side over the last six months or so given his all-round performances which includes a double century against New Zealand in ODIs. He also had a successful outing with the Gujarat Titans in their title-winning campaign last year. While Pandya is set to continue as GT skipper in their second IPL season, Gill is also being seen as a leader within the core group.

Watch: AB De Villiers Stops Short Of Calling Virat Kohli 'Old', Leaves India Batter In Splits

In a fun chat on YouTube, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers had a gala time as they discussed some intriguing chapters of their careers. From sharing hilarious anecdotes to discussing their struggles on the field, the two cricketing superstars entertained fans to the full. During the chat, however, a statement from de Villiers left Kohli in absolute splits. The moment came when the former South Africa player almost called Kohli ‘old' before correcting himself and branding him as a ‘Very Very Senior Player'. Kohli couldn't control his laughter seeing de Villiers' attempt.

"Need This Kinda Consistency": Twitter Trolls Suryakumar Yadav For Registering Third Consecutive Golden Duck

India's star batter Suryakumar Kumar suffered his third consecutive golden duck on Wednesday in a thrilling third and final one-day international against Australia. The 360-degree player -- who is the number one T20I batter -- is yet to establish himself in the 50-over format. In the first game against Australia, Suryakumar was caught plumb in front of the stumps by an inswinging delivery from Mitchell Starc. In the second ODI, he was dismissed by the same bowler in an identical manner. In the third ODI, Ashton Agar cleaned Suryakumar up with a quick delivery which was fired onto the stumps.

PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy Advance To Pre-quarterfinals Of Swiss Open

Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy beat All England Championships finalist Shi Yu Qi of China to storm into the men's singles pre-quarterfinals at the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament in Basel. World number 9 Prannoy continued his good run as he recovered from a second game slump to notch up a 21-17 19-21 21-17 win over Shi Yu Qi, who is a 2018 world championships silver medallist, in the men's singles opening round. Two-time Olympic medallist and fourth seed PV Sindhu too made a positive start to her title defence, beating Jenjira Stadelmann of Switzerland 21-9 21-16 in a lop-sided opening round of women's singles.

"You Can't Have A Family Commitment": India Great Blasts Rohit Sharma

Indian cricket team legend Sunil Gavaskar was not happy with skipper Rohit Sharma missing the first ODI encounter against Australia due to “family commitments” and said that such reasons have no place on the year of the ODI World Cup. Hardik Pandya led the team in Rohit's absence and the hosts were able to clinch the victory thanks to a solid knock from KL Rahul. However, Rohit's return to the side was not enough for them to clinch the series as the visitors won the next two matches. Gavaskar was not happy with the decision taken by Rohit and said that the team needs a “continuity in leadership”.

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Watch: Smriti Mandhana Bowls In WPL, India Teammate Draws Comparisons With Virat Kohli

Massive Blow For Sunrisers Hyderabad! Star Cricketer To Miss IPL 2023: Report

Novak Djokovic hails Dubai’s ‘champion mentality’

Who Can Succeed Hardik Pandya As Gujarat Titans Captain In IPL? Team Official Has Clear Answer

Watch: AB De Villiers Stops Short Of Calling Virat Kohli 'Old', Leaves India Batter In Splits

"Need This Kinda Consistency": Twitter Trolls Suryakumar Yadav For Registering Third Consecutive Golden Duck

PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy Advance To Pre-quarterfinals Of Swiss Open

"You Can't Have A Family Commitment": India Great Blasts Rohit Sharma