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Rajasthan Royals In IPL 2023: Preview, Strongest XI, Schedule - All You Need To Know

After losing the final to Gujarat Titans last season, Rajasthan Royals will start their IPL 2023 campaign on April 2, in Hyderabad against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Led by Sanju Samson, RR finished the league phase second in the table behind eventual champions Gujarat Titans. While Jos Buttler won the Orange Cap for scoring 863 runs in 17 matches, Yuzvendra Chahal completed a delightful double by notching up the Purple Cap (27 wickets in 17 matches). After bagging his first Team India central contract, Samson will look to guide his team all the way this time around.

Watch: Jimmy Neesham Reacts To Viral Delivery, Calls It "Worst Ball To Get A Wicket"

During a National T20 Cup match in 2019, Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Ilyas served up a strong contender for the worst wicket-taking delivery in the history of the sport. Ilyas dragged a delivery way down the leg-side and the unfortunate batter, Zain Abbas, fell for the pie-ball. While Ilyas' delivery was threatening to land outside the tramline, Abbas had a one-handed poke at it and got a top edge, which fled straight to the keeper, who made no mistake and grabbed the delivery.

Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Make Gains In ICC ODI Rankings

India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday moved up one place to be eighth in the batters' list while all-rounder Hardik Pandya jumped 10 positions to be 76th among bowlers in the ICC ODI Rankings. Shubman Gill remains India's best-placed batter at number 5, while Virat Kohli was at the seventh position after the update took into consideration performances in the Chennai ODI. The batting chart was led by Pakistan's Babar Azam. Mohammed Siraj at number three was the only Indian in the top 10 bowlers list, headed by Australia's Josh Hazlewood.

India vs Australia: "There Was No Planning" - Ex-India Star Slams Virat Kohli's Mode Of Dismissal In 3rd ODI

India conceded a rare series defeat at home as Australia turned the tide on the hosts to win the series-deciding third and final ODI in Chennai on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 270, India seemed to be in control of the proceedings when Virat Kohli slammed his 65th ODI half-century. However, Kohli played a loose shot off Ashton Agar's delivery and perished on 54. After his dismissal, India's innings crumbled as the hosts conceded the series. Former India batter Mohammad Kaif wasn't happy with Kohli's selection, saying that it lacked planning.

"Offered My Services To Rahul Dravid, He Said...": Big Claim By Ex Indian Cricket Team Spinner

Former Indian cricket team spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has revealed that he offered the current team management to help with the spin department, but his offer was not accepted. Following India's loss in the third ODI encounter, a Twitter user wrote on the social media platform that Kuldeep Yadav did not bowl according to the field and compared him to Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa. The user also tagged the ex-India spinner for his expert comment but his reply on the post stunned everyone.

"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”.

Watch: Strange Scenes At MA Chidambaram Stadium As Kites, Dog Stop India-Australia ODI In Chennai

The third ODI between India and Australia in Chennai was a closely fought one with the hosts being inflicted a rare series defeat at home. Batting first Australia notched 269 before dismissing India for 248. With the win, Australia have become the number 1 ranked side in the world. The match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium was also witness to some strange scenes. Towards the end of the Australian innings, a dog entered the ground and stopped play much to the amusement of the Indian and Australian players.

First Time In 48 Years! Suryakumar Yadav Claims Embarrassing Record Against Australia

It was a series to forget for Suryakumar Yadav as the talented right-hander failed to open his account in all three matches against Australia. The 32-year-old, who was given the role of a finisher in the third ODI match in Chennai, was dismissed by Ashton Agar on the very first ball and in the process, he became the first Indian cricketer in history to be dismissed for first-ball ducks in all matches of an ODI series. He was dismissed by Mitchell Starc in the previous two encounters. Overall, he became the sixth Indian batsman after Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Anil Kumble to score three consecutive ducks in ODI cricket. The world record for most successive ducks in ODI cricket is 4.

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Rajasthan Royals In IPL 2023: Preview, Strongest XI, Schedule - All You Need To Know

Watch: Jimmy Neesham Reacts To Viral Delivery, Calls It "Worst Ball To Get A Wicket"

Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Make Gains In ICC ODI Rankings

India vs Australia: "There Was No Planning" - Ex-India Star Slams Virat Kohli's Mode Of Dismissal In 3rd ODI

"Offered My Services To Rahul Dravid, He Said...": Big Claim By Ex Indian Cricket Team Spinner

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

Watch: Strange Scenes At MA Chidambaram Stadium As Kites, Dog Stop India-Australia ODI In Chennai

First Time In 48 Years! Suryakumar Yadav Claims Embarrassing Record Against Australia