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England Great Michael Vaughan Pokes Fun At IPL With 'Strategic Time Out' Jibe: "Only In..."

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan took to social media to poke fun at the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a 'strategic time-out' jibe. During the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad, LSG needed just 2 runs to win from the last 4 overs. However, at that point, a strategic time-out was taken - a break that both the batting as well as the bowling team can take during the course of an inning. Vaughan found the scenario hilarious and came up with a witty post. "Only in the IPL can you have a strategic time out with 2 needed off 24 balls with 5 wkts remaining," he posted on X.

BCCI's Decision To Keep Shreyas Iyer Out Of Indian T20I Team Questioned By Great After 97* For PBKS vs GT In IPL 2025

Shreyar Iyer turned quite a few heads in his first match in Punjab Kings colours in the IPL 2025 on Wednesday. Playing against Gujarat Titans, Iyer scored 97* off just 42 balls and led his new team from the front. Iyer missed his maiden IPL ton by a mere three runs but his 42-ball knock, which featured nine sixes and five fours, powered PBKS to a massive 243 for 5 and helped them win their season opener by 11 runs.

Adam Gilchrist Predicts RCB To Finish Rock Bottom In IPL 2025. Reason Is Absolutely Hilarious

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) hoping that this can finally be the lucky year where they win the coveted title. Despite playing three IPL finals, RCB have never won the tournament, losing on each occasion. However, despite making some heavy investments, legendary Australian wicket-keeper batter and former IPL winner Adam Gilchrist said that RCB would come last in IPL 2025. Gilchrist also jokingly gave a hilarious reason to back up his bold statement.

RCB, CSK Snubbed As Virender Sehwag Makes Surprising IPL 2025 Playoffs Prediction

With less than two days left for the start of IPL 2025, experts have made their predictions, as far as the playoffs race is concerned. Former cricketer likes of Virender Sehwag, Michael Vaughan, Adam Gilchrist, among others revealed their top 4 for the upcoming season, while speaking to Cricbuzz. However, not a single former cricketer, barring former India all-rounder Rohan Gavaskar, picked Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to finish in the top four this season. Former India batter Sehwag, apart from RCB, also predicted Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to finish outside the four playoff places.

Sachin Tendulkar Leads Cricket World In Praising Afghanistan After Win Over England

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar led the cricket world in showering praise on Afghanistan for their stunning eight-run victory over England in the Champions Trophy, saying their wins "can't be termed as upsets anymore." Batting first, Afghanistan rode on opener Ibrahim Zadran's brilliant 177 off 146 balls to post 325 for seven in Lahore on Wednesday, and then, Azmatullah Omarzai's (5/58) exploits with the ball restricted England to 317 all out to keep their semifinals hopes alive.

"Take Playing In Subcontinent Seriously...": England Blasted Over Champions Trophy 2025 Exit

Former cricketer Michael Vaughan isn't surprised that England crashed out of the Champions Trophy in the group stage with a defeat against Afghanistan in the "conditions" that were on offer in Lahore on Wednesday. At the renowned Gaddafi Stadium, Afghanistan brought out the big guns and kept their semi-final hopes alive at the cost of England's campaign. It was a run-scoring fest that went right down to the wire. Afghanistan held its nerves to defend the 325/7 total with a slender eight-run victory.

"Have They Forgotten..." Hosts Pakistan Slammed As Empty Stands In Karachi Haunt Champions Trophy Opener

The Champions Trophy 2025 is a landmark tournament for Pakistan cricket with the nation hosting a major ICC tournament for the first time in nearly three decades. However, the first impression may not be up to the mark, with one noticeable thing during the opening game between Pakistan and New Zealand. Grandstands at the National Stadium in Karachi looked markedly empty, with many stands not even half full at the start of play. Former England captain Michael Vaughan also pointed this out.

KL Rahul, Ex-England Captain In Awe Of Abhishek Sharma's 135, Say "Best Innings I Have Ever..."

Abhishek Sharma hit a sensational 135 off just 54 balls in the fifth T20I between India and England, drawing plaudits from fellow cricketers, experts and fans from across the world. Abhishek's 135 became the highest individual score by an Indian player in T20I cricket, surpassing Shubman Gill's previous record of 126. The compliments for Abhishek did not stop after the game, with several players even saying that it is the best T20I innings they have ever watched. One of them was India star KL Rahul, who took to social media to show his appreciation.

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England Great Michael Vaughan Pokes Fun At IPL With 'Strategic Time Out' Jibe: "Only In..."

BCCI's Decision To Keep Shreyas Iyer Out Of Indian T20I Team Questioned By Great After 97* For PBKS vs GT In IPL 2025

Adam Gilchrist Predicts RCB To Finish Rock Bottom In IPL 2025. Reason Is Absolutely Hilarious

RCB, CSK Snubbed As Virender Sehwag Makes Surprising IPL 2025 Playoffs Prediction

Sachin Tendulkar Leads Cricket World In Praising Afghanistan After Win Over England

"Take Playing In Subcontinent Seriously...": England Blasted Over Champions Trophy 2025 Exit

"Have They Forgotten..." Hosts Pakistan Slammed As Empty Stands In Karachi Haunt Champions Trophy Opener

KL Rahul, Ex-England Captain In Awe Of Abhishek Sharma's 135, Say "Best Innings I Have Ever..."