Top cricket stars retained by franchises for DP World ILT20 season 2
DUBAI: The DP World ILT20 is set for a second season with the six participating franchises confirming a star-studded list of players.
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Emotional Tilak Varma Credits West Indies Great's Advice On 'Right Mindset' Ahead Of Maiden India Tour
It was in the deep hours of Wednesday night Namboori Tilak Varma shared the news of his India selection to his parents, Nagaraju and Gayatri Devi, over a video call, The Namboori household soon was blanched with a whirlpool of emotions. It was a pleasant culmination of the dream they were cherishing since Tilak started his cricketing journey from the humble surroundings of Legala Cricket Academy in Lingampally, Hyderabad. After many hours, Tilak's voice was still a bit sandpapery while he recalled that moment.
A Fall From Grace: A Look At How West Indies Has Fared In ICC Events During 21st Century
West Indies has been knocked out of the 50-over World Cup race, a news that not many would have anticipated back in 2019 after the previous edition of the tournament, has finally become a reality. The two-time champions in 1975 and 1979, one the biggest powerhouse in cricket that has produced legends like Viv Richards, Desmond Haynes, Ian Bishop, Malcolm Marshall, Curtley Ambrose, Chris Gayle, Brian Lara among many others now finds itself at the rock bottom of a massively competitive environment of international cricket.
Watch: On 'Most Successful IPL Team', Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard Engage In Hilarious Banter
Chennai Super Kings secured the record-equalling 5th title in the Indian Premier league (IPL) as they defeated Gujarat Titans in the final of the 16th edition of the league. With the top spot now shared between CSK and MI, their former players Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard engaged in a hilarious banter, looking the settle the 'most successful IPL franchise' debate. Bravo even took to Instagram to share a video of the debate between him and Pollard, asking fans to help him settle the debate.
"Nothing That Rashid Khan Cannot Do...": Harsha Bhogle's Ultimate Praise For Afghanistan Star
Gujarat Titans' Rashid Khan showcased his all-round abilities in a losing cause against Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2023 match on Friday. Rashid (4/30) was the pick of the bowlers for GT, and also smashed a counter-attacking half-century. However, Rashid slammed 79* in just 32 balls, consisting of three fours and 10 sixes. He put on an 88-run stand for the ninth wicket with Alzarri Joseph (7*) to take GT to 191/8 in their 20 overs. MI won the match by 27 runs.
Video - 46 Runs In One Over: Unthinkable Happens In T20 Franchise League In Kuwait
What's the maximum that one can score in one over? The record in ODIs is 36 runs - which has been achieved twice - once by South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs against the Netherlands in 2006 and the other time by USA's Jaskaran Malhotra against Papua New Guinea in 2021. In Tests, India's Jasprit Bumrah holds the record for most runs in an over as he tallied 35 in one over against England in 2022. In T20Is too, 36 runs is the maximum that has been scored in an over. It has happened twice - Yuvraj Singh against England in 2007 and Kieron Pollard against Sri Lanka in 2021. But what if somebody were to say that 46 runs can be scored in one over? Would you believe that?
Mumbai hope power-hitting David can fill Pollard's shoes
NEW DELHI : Mumbai Indians hope Tim David's spectacular power-hitting display against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday shows the Australian can fill the void left by Kieron Pollard's retirement last year.
MI Players, Coaching Staff Pay Tribute To "Grown Leader" Rohit Sharma's Captaincy
Mumbai Indians players and coaching staff on Sunday paid glowing tributes to Rohit Sharma after he completed 10 years as captain of the five time IPL champions. Rohit was handed the leadership role for the first time on April 24, 2013. He went on to guide the Mumbai Indians to titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. On eve of MI's clash with Rajasthan Royals, the team and coaching staff spoke about captain Rohit's decade at the helm. "He's grown as a leader. I mean he's grown into leadership," said Kieron Pollard, the team's batting coach who made a huge contribution to the franchise's success in his playing days.