Australia sticks with quicks for Sri Lanka T20 opener
Australia have recalled fast bowler Kane Richardson for Tuesday's T20 series opener against Sri Lanka and stuck with the three-pronged pace formula that won them their first World Cup last year.
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Australia Head Coach Andrew McDonald Tests Covid Positive Ahead Of Sri Lanka Tour
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's tour of Sri Lanka, starting on Tuesday, June 7. McDonald returned the positive test ahead of the Australian team's departure to Sri Lanka on Tuesday, May 31. According to cricket.com.au, McDonald will remain under isolation for seven days. His assistant Michael Di Venuto will play the role of the interim coach in the meantime. McDonald is expected to resume his duties ahead of the second T20I in Colombo.
Purple Cap Updated List After IPL 2022 Final - Yuzvendra Chahal Makes IPL History
Yuzvendra Chahal might not have ended up on the winners podium after Rajasthan Royals lost to Gujarat Titans in the IPL final but had a lot to be pleased about with his overall performance in the IPL 2022. The leg-spinner won the Purple Cap by taking a total of 27 wickets in IPL 2022. Going into the match, Chahal was in second position despite having taken the same number of wickets (26) as RCB's Wanindu Hasaranga. But by the virtue of a better economy rate, the Sri Lankan was heading the list. In the IPL final on Sunday, Chahal took one wicket to take the outright lead in the Purple Cap race. Chahal also surpassed Imran Tahir to become the spinner with most wickets in an IPL season.
Watch: How Trent Boult Made Young Fan's Day After RR's Victory Over RCB In IPL 2022 Qualifier 2
For the first time, Rajasthan Royals have entered the final of IPL since 2008 and the Sanju Samson-led side will be squaring off against Gujarat Titans in the summit clash on Sunday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Jos Buttler was at his scintillating best as he played an unbeaten knock of 106 to help RR chase down 158 with seven wickets in hand and 11 balls to spare. After the win, the entire RR camp erupted in joy and now they would be looking to go one step ahead and win the trophy.
Buttler ton powers Rajasthan into IPL final over Faf's Bangalore
Jos Buttler smashed a record-equalling fourth century of the tournament as Rajasthan Royals hammered Faf du Plessis' Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by seven wickets on Friday to set up an IPL final against Gujarat Titans.
IPL 2022: Jos Buttler Ton Helps Rajasthan Royals Smash RCB, Reach 1st Final Since 2008
Jos Buttler smashed a record-equalling fourth century of the tournament as Rajasthan Royals hammered Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets on Friday to set up an IPL final against Gujarat Titans. Chasing 158 for victory at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, Rajasthan reached their target with 11 balls to spare in the second qualifier as Buttler equalled Kohli's record of four tons in an IPL season. His 106 not out came from 60 balls and included 10 fours and six sixes.
IPL 2022: Shane Watson Picks The "Standout" Performer For RCB This Season
Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has been in remarkable form for the franchise in the ongoing IPL 2022 season, registering 324 runs in 15 matches. This is the biggest reason that Karthik has been named in India's T20I squad for the five-match series against South Africa. Karthik is averaging 64.80 for RCB this season and owing to his fine showing, former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson picked the wicketkeeper as the "standout" performer for the franchise this season.
IPL 2022: Qualifier 2 - RR vs RCB - Likely playing XIs, weather forecast, head to head records, key players, stadium details and more
The Gujarat Titans, one of the two debutant teams have already made it to the final and await the winner of Qualifier 2, which will be played later today in Ahmedabad between the 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are still looking for their maiden IPL title. If RCB win tonight's match, a brand new IPL champion will be guaranteed.