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IPL 2023: "Threw Away Their Wickets" - Kumar Sangakkara's Blunt Verdict On RR Batters

Head coach Kumar Sangakkara feels Rajasthan Royals' batters threw away their wickets, adding that the IPL match was lost in the powerplay itself after of half the side was sent packing by Royal Challengers Bangalore here on Sunday. The Royals suffered a dramatic batting collapse to be bowled out for 59 -- the third lowest innings total in the IPL -- against RCB. Chasing a competitive 172-run target, the hosts lost five wickets for 25 runs in the powerplay to eventually lose by 112 runs. "It was a poor batting performance. We bowled well to keep them under 170, which on this pitch was going to be a good chase," Sangakkara said.

Pakistan To Participate In SAFF Football Tournament In Bengaluru

Pakistan has confirmed its participation in the South Asian Football Federation Championships in Bengaluru in June-July and the AIFF does not see any problem with the players of the neighbouring country travelling to India. The international tournament will also see participation of Lebanon and Kuwait as the SAFF executive committee in March decided to feature teams from outside the south Asian region with a view to make the championship more competitive. "We don't see any problem in the coming of players from Pakistan to India to participate in the SAFF Championships," All Indian Football Federation secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran told PTI.

PCB official proposes hybrid Asia Cup to allow Pakistan and India to play at neutral venue

The head of the Pakistan Cricket Board's management committee, Najam Sethi, has proposed a hybrid model of hosting the majority of the Asia Cup at a neutral venue to solve the "logjam" between Pakistan and India.

"At Least Rs 10-11 Crore": Ex-India Star's Huge Claim About CSK Youngster In IPL 2023

Former Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Deep Dasgupta was all praise for Chennai Super Kings youngster Matheesha Pathirana after his three-wicket haul in the win over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Wednesday. Pathirana, who has an action similar to Sri Lanka legend Lasith Malinga, has gained a lot of popularity in the tournament and Dasgupta believes that he could end up fetching a price of around Rs 10-11 crore if he was there at the IPL auction.

IPL 2023: CSK Teases Youngster On Twitter After MS Dhoni Dismissal. His Reply Is Gold

Matheesha Pathirana has been a star performer for Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and the young pacer has also grabbed headlines for his celebrations after taking a wicket. The fast bowler, whose action resembles Sri Lanka legend Lasith Malinga, recreates the celebration made famous by Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. While it has gone viral on social media, the CSK handle decided to tease him. Following MS Dhoni's dismissal during the game against Delhi Capitals, Pathirana was pictured with his arms near his chest.

Pakistan May Leave ACC If Asia Cup Moves Out Of Country Completely: Report

In a desperate bid to host some matches of the Asia Cup in Pakistan, the PCB is now trying to convince the Asian Cricket Council to allocate just four first round games in Pakistan or else they would have no option but to pull-out of continental body. PCB chairman Najam Sethi's 'Hybrid Model' of Pakistan playing its home games apart from India encounter, in their own country, has been rejected by other member nations. PCB, in turn, has rejected the idea of hosting Asia Cup games in Sri Lanka.

Ziva Runs On To Field To Greet MS Dhoni After CSK Win. Fans Love Adorable Video

MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva were in attendance at the MA Chidambaram Stadium to support Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for their IPL 2023 match against the Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. On the eve of the match, Dhoni took a break from demanding practice sessions to play football with his daughter at the Chepauk. However, after CSK defeated DC, another adorable moment between Dhoni and Ziva went viral on social media.

ICC Rankings: India Slip To 3rd Spot, Australia Remain World No 1 In ODIs

India dropped to third position behind Pakistan and three points adrift off world number one Australia in the latest ICC ODI men's Team rankings announced on Thursday. Five-time world champions Australia improved their rating from 113 to 118 following the annual update, maintaining a slender lead over Pakistan (116 points) and India (115 points). According to the ICC release, "Prior to the annual rankings update, Australia were at the top with 113 points with India behind them on decimal count.

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IPL 2023: "Threw Away Their Wickets" - Kumar Sangakkara's Blunt Verdict On RR Batters

Pakistan To Participate In SAFF Football Tournament In Bengaluru

PCB official proposes hybrid Asia Cup to allow Pakistan and India to play at neutral venue

"At Least Rs 10-11 Crore": Ex-India Star's Huge Claim About CSK Youngster In IPL 2023

IPL 2023: CSK Teases Youngster On Twitter After MS Dhoni Dismissal. His Reply Is Gold

Pakistan May Leave ACC If Asia Cup Moves Out Of Country Completely: Report

Ziva Runs On To Field To Greet MS Dhoni After CSK Win. Fans Love Adorable Video

ICC Rankings: India Slip To 3rd Spot, Australia Remain World No 1 In ODIs