Indian skipper ruled out of Proteas series, Pant given captaincy
Indian captain KL Rahul has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20 series against the Proteas with injury, with Rishabh Pant named skipper.
Axar Patel Sport News
Watch: Shikhar Dhawan Gets 'Knocked Out' By Father After Punjab Kings Fail To Qualify For Playoffs
Shikhar Dhawan had another impressive IPL season with the bat despite the Punjab Kings failing to qualify for the Indian Premier League 2022 playoffs. The veteran batter, who had joined PBKS ahead of the start of the season, scored 460 runs in 14 matches at an average of 38.3. However, he would've hoped to take his team to the playoffs. Dhawan, who is also known for his funny social media posts, shared another video on Instagram as he tried to make his fans laugh.
"Have Only Seen Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra Do That...": Virender Sehwag Heaps Praise On Young Indian Pacer
The Indian cricket squad for the five-match T20I series at home against South Africa, starting on June 9 in New Delhi, was announced on Sunday. The BCCI selectors rewarded several in-form players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 with a place in the 18-member squad. Prominent among them were Dinesh Karthik, Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh. While the veteran Karthik impressed with his finishing skills for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the lower order, pacer duo Umran and Arshdeep did well for SunRisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings respectively.
In-form Cheteshwar Pujara back in India squad for England Test
Cheteshwar Pujara's red-hot form for Sussex earned him a place in the India squad on Sunday for the one-off Test against England in July. India were 2-1 ahead when the final Test at Old Trafford in September was cancelled following Covid-19 cases in their camp. Edgbaston will host the match from July 1. Pujara, dropped after India's tour of South Africa this year, was picked in the 17-member squad after his four 100-plus scores, including two double hundreds, in five county championship division two matches.
In-form Pujara back in India squad for England test
NEW DELHI : Batsman Cheteshwar Pujara's red-hot form for Sussex earned him a place in the India squad on Sunday for the one-off test against England in July.
IPL 2022, DC vs SRH: Can Delhi Capitals seamers find the bite against Sunrisers Hyderabad?
Delhi Capitals. A team which was built around young impact players for half a decade has struggled to find players who can close out games. They have blown hot and cold and it largely comes down to the overhaul of the pace-bowling attack. It's time the seamers hit their stride because one more off day against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday and they will be cutting it very fine to qualify for the playoffs.
IPL 2022: Ricky Ponting's pep talk lifted our confidence following COVID outbreak, says Axar Patel
Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals all-rounder Axar Patel said a pep talk from head coach Ricky Ponting worked wonders in lifting the morale of the side, resulting in a comprehensive win. DC showed remarkable resilience to overcome a COVID crisis in their camp and hand Punjab Kings a nine-wicket thrashing in an IPL game on Wednesday night.