Yashasvi Jaiswal smashes fastest half-century in IPL history for Rajasthan Royals
He once lived in tents and sold street food to pursue his cricketing dream. Now, sizzling talent Yashasvi Jaiswal is the toast of the Indian Premier League.
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IPL 2023 - 50 In 13 Balls: Yashasvi Jaiswal Slams Fastest Half-century In IPL History. Virat Kohli Impressed
Yashasvi Jaiswal was on absolute rampage for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2023 match in Kolkata on Thursday. The 21-year-old opener reached the 50-run mark in just 13 balls to break the record jointly held by KL Rahul and Pat Cummins. Both, had scored half-centuries in 14 balls. With RR chasing a 150-run target, Jaiswal went hammer and tongs from the word go as he took the attack to the opposition. In the first over by KKR captain Nitish Rana, Jaiswal struck 26 runs (second most number of runs scored in the first over of an IPL innings) with the help of three fours and two sixes. He took a double on the fifth ball.
Australia's Cummins wants to play until he's 35, wary of burnout
SYDNEY : Australia captain Pat Cummins wants to play international cricket for another five years but has already experienced one period of burnout which forced him to reassess the balance in his life.
David Warner named in Australia's Ashes squad as Mitchell Marsh recalled
Under-pressure David Warner was spared the axe and included in Australia's squad for the first two Ashes Tests and the World Test Championship final, while all-rounder Mitchell Marsh earned a recall on Wednesday.
David Warner Returns As Australia Name Squad For WTC Final, First Two Ashes Tests
Under-pressure David Warner was Wednesday spared the axe and included in Australia's squad for the first two Ashes Tests and the World Test Championship final, while all-rounder Mitchell Marsh earned a recall. Veteran opener Warner is fighting to save his career after a lean run with the bat that had some questioning whether his time was over. But the 36-year-old will head to England as part of a 17-man squad that also includes Josh Inglis as cover for wicketkeeper Alex Carey, and Marcus Harris and Matthew Renshaw as back-up batters.
Nicholas Pooran Hits Joint Second-Fastest Fifty In IPL As LSG Edge Past RCB In Last-Ball IPL 2023 Thriller
Nicholas Pooran was on fire on Monday. With his team Lucknow Super Giants chasing a huge 213-run target against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Pooran took it upon himself to boost his team. He came to bat in the 11th over, with LSG at 99/4. Off just the second ball he faced, Pooran hit a huge six off RCB spinner Karn Sharma. That was just the start. He five more sixes to reach the 50-run mark in just 15 balls - the second-fastest fifty in IPL ever. He reached 50 in the 15th over and ultimately departed in the 17th over. He ended on 62 off just 19 balls [4s-4 6s-7] and his strike-rate was an astounding 326.32. It's the fourth-highest SR in an IPL innings (50+ runs).
From KL Rahul To Adam Gilchrist: Batters With Fastest Half-Centuries In IPL History
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 has arrived. A total of 10 teams will square off in the 2-month-long tournament, hoping to get their hands on the elusive trophy at the end of the campaign. When it comes to the T20 format, the format is considered batter-centric, with players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, David Warner, KL Rahul, Jos Buttler, etc. piling up mountains of runs to help their teams win matches. Over the years, some blazing half-centuries have been scored in the tournament, with the fastest being registered by KL Rahul and Pat Cummins jointly, in 14 balls each.
Athlete activists have negative impact on sport - Australian media executive
MELBOURNE : Athletes who agitate against sponsorships from certain companies for ethical reasons harm the growth of sport, a senior Australian media executive said on Wednesday.