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English Premier League 'Going On For Years, But Here in Two Years...': Ravi Shastri's Unique Praise For IPL

The IPL has always had quality, but what took it to another level was the successful hosting of the league in South Africa in 2009, and the interest it generated in a foreign country, feels former India coach Ravi Shastri. The second edition of the Indian Premier League had been moved to South Africa as its dates clashed with the general elections in the country. The IPL was started on this day 15 years ago. Shastri, who was part of the league's governing council then, reminisced about the tournament's early days.

Arjun Tendulkar bowls brilliant last over to secure win for Mumbai

Arjun Tendulkar bowled a sensational last over as Mumbai Indians held their nerve to seal a 14-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL on Tuesday.

Cameron Green, Arjun Tendulkar Star In Mumbai Indians' Third Straight Win

Cameron Green flaunted his brute power on the way to a maiden IPL fifty before Arjun Tendulkar bowled a brilliant 20th over in extreme pressure as Mumbai Indians defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 14 runs for their third straight win in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Green (64 not out off 40) and Tilak Varma (37 off 17) fired Mumbai Indians to a challenging 192 for five after being put in to bat. With the odd ball not coming on to the bat, it was tough to get the boundaries from the get go but Sunrisers recovered from an ordinary powerplay to take the game deep with the help of opener Mayank Agarwal (48 off 41) and Heinrich Klaasen (36 off 16).

Autobiography Of RCB Skipper Faf du Plessis To Release Next Month

In a deeply introspective memoir, to be out in May this year, South African cricketer Faf du Plessis has penned down an account of his journey of self-discovery, struggles and triumphs, and love for the game. In "Faf Through Fire", published Penguin Random House India's Ebury Press imprint, the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain claims to take readers on a journey of self-discovery, "tracing his growth from a young man with a questionable moral compass outside of cricket to a respected and admired leader known for his integrity, values, and empathy for his teammates".

Mark Taylor Backs David Warner To Play In WTC Final, First Few Ashes Tests

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has backed David Warner to play in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against India at The Oval in June and to also feature in the initial stage of the Ashes 2023 in England. Warner has gone through a lean patch in Test cricket since the start of 2021, averaging below 39 and his returns have been ordinary especially in the last two years.

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English Premier League 'Going On For Years, But Here in Two Years...': Ravi Shastri's Unique Praise For IPL

Arjun Tendulkar bowls brilliant last over to secure win for Mumbai

Cameron Green, Arjun Tendulkar Star In Mumbai Indians' Third Straight Win

Autobiography Of RCB Skipper Faf du Plessis To Release Next Month

Mark Taylor Backs David Warner To Play In WTC Final, First Few Ashes Tests

Sharks, Bulls in danger of slipping out of elite European Cup competition

RG Snyman ruled out of Sharks visit with concussion

Irish teams rising to South African challenge