New Zealand call up former Dutch all-rounder Rippon for European tour
New Zealand Cricket have named former Dutch all-rounder Michael Rippon in their 15-man Twenty20 international squad for the tour of Europe in July and August.
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Focus is to keep bowling in right areas, not on Akhtar's fastest delivery record, says Umran Malik
Umran Malik has made it clear that he is not focusing on breaking Shoaib Akhtar's fastest delivery record of 161 kph, and said that his plan is to keep bowling in right areas and help India win against South Africa. Many young Indian bowlers impressed the experts and fans with their sheer pace in the recently concluded IPL 2022 but Malik was the standout performer because of his raw pace. The Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer had a breakout season as he picked 22 wickets in 14 matches and often clocked speeds in excess of 150 kmph.
"Speed Se Kuch Nahi Hota": Pakistan Pacer's Reply To Question Involving Umran Malik
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has been in fine form across formats for the past few years. Shaheen Afridi, who won the Sir Garfield Sobers award for the men's cricketer of the year in 2021, has been tormenting batters from across the globe with his swing, and line and length. On being asked about New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson and young India fast bowler Umran Malik's mindboggling speeds in the IPL, Shaheen said that raw pace is of no use without line, length and swing.
In every match for Gujarat Titans, a new face stepped up: Mohammed Shami
Gujarat Titans, who clinched the trophy in their maiden season of the T20 extravaganza. A team that wasn't given a chance to be contenders and were labelled weak after the mega auction ran all the way to the trophy after defeating Rajasthan Royals in the title clash on May 29 in front of 1,04,859 fans at Narendra Modi Stadium, co-incidentally their home ground. Now, their pace spearhead Mohammed Shami spilled the beans on what worked for Gujarat in winning IPL 2022. In a video posted by the franchise on their social media accounts, Shami revealed that different players stepping up to do the job for the side in various matches played a part in their triumphant campaign.
Watch: Lockie Ferguson bowls fastest delivery of IPL 2022, beats Umran Malik
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat Titans pacer Lockie Ferguson on Sunday surpassed Sunrisers Hyderabad's Umran Malik's record for the fastest delivery of IPL 2022. Ferguson achieved this feat during the summit clash of IPL 2022 against Rajasthan Royals, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where he bowled at the pace of 157.3 kmph.
GT vs RR, IPL 2022 Final - What Hardik Pandya Told Former India Coach Ravi Shastri At Toss
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson won the toss and chose to bat against the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Rajasthan are playing their first IPL final in 14 years while debutants Gujarat have made it to the title clash in their maiden season. GT and RR have been the two most consistent teams in the IPL 2022. GT finished the league stage at the top place with 10 wins while RR were the second-placed team in the league stage with nine wins.
IPL 2022 Final: Lockie Ferguson Breaks Umran Malik's Mark, Bowls Fastest Ball Of The Season
Lockie Ferguson, the express paceman from New Zealand, ensured that he would remember IPL 2022 for one reason or the other as he bowled the fastest delivery of the season in the final against Rajasthan Royals. The Gujarat Titans paceman steamed in and bowled the last delivery of the fifth over at a pace of 157.3 kmph, which broke the mark earlier set by SunRisers Hyderabad paceman Umran Malik.
Watch: Goosebumps Moment From AR Rahman's IPL 2022 Closing Ceremony Performance
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 final on Sunday was preceded by a grand spectacle at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The IPL 2022 closing ceremony saw performances from Ranveer Singh and AR Rahman that enthralled the audiences in a packed stadium. During the Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman's set, he belted out an emotional performance his iconic 'Vande Mataram'. The official Twitter account of the IPL shared the snippet of AR Rahman's performance and wrote "@arrahman's magical performance will touch your hearts."