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'Ridiculous, Frustrating, Unreal...': Ravi Shastri Fumes Over Indian Pacers Getting Injured Too Often

Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has lashed out at the Indian pacers for getting injured too often. It is worth noting that the Indian pace department has been constantly dealing with the injuries to players. Some star pacers like Deepak Chahar and Jasprit Bumrah have been struggling to recover properly. Shastri pointed out that recurring injuries to fast bowlers is frustrating for both -- the BCCI and the franchises. He added that the pacers need to make sure that they recover properly before making a comeback.

"There Are Two PCs, One Is Priyanka Chopra, Other Is...": Ravi Shastri's Hilarious Comment While Lauding India Star

The Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians faced the David Warner-led Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Tuesday. After opting to bowl first, the MI bowlers kept striking at regular intervals with DC batters feeling the heat. The veteran spinner Piyush Chawla was the pick of the MI bowlers as he took 3/22 and his scalps included those of Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell and Lalit Yadav. Lauding him, former India coach Ravi Shastri made a hilarious comment while doing commentary on Star Sports. "We used to say there are only two PCs, one is Piyush Chawla and the other Priyanka Chopra," he said.

IPL 2023 - "In 43 Years...": Praising Rinku Singh, KKR Coach Chandrakant Pandit Draws Parallels With Ravi Shastri, Javed Miandad

With 7-down Kolkata Knight Riders needing 29 runs off the last over, it was unlikely for most to hope that the side would give a fight to their opponents Gujarat Titans. While Rashid Khan's magical hat-trick had almost sealed the game for the Hardik Pandya-led GT, winning seemed to be just a formality for the side. Yash Dayal was handed the ball in the final over and the first delivery went for a single. With 28 needed off 5 balls, GT would have thought that the game was in their pocket, however, KKR's Rinku Singh had some other idea. Rinku hit five consecutive sixes and sealed a nearly impossible victory for Nitish Rana and company.

Patience required to end Suryakumar's IPL slump, says Shastri

NEW DELHI : Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav needs to be a little more patient early on in his knock if he is to find a way out of his slump in the Indian Premier League (IPL), former India head coach Ravi Shastri said.

"Whosoever Makes Money Is Seen With Suspicion": IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal On Workload Management During League

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is in its second week and already the top stars have given stunning performances, while some unheralded players have become household names. The IPL will continue till the end of May and from June 7, the Indian cricket team will get down to action against Australia in the final of the World Test Championship. With India not winning any ICC titles since 2013 and several players getting injured recently, several former players, including ex-India coach Ravi Shastri, have suggested that the players who would be playing in the WTC final should be given sufficient rest during the IPL.

Can Shubman Gill Break Virat Kohli's IPL Record? Ravi Shastri Gives Massive Verdict

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has put his money on Gujarat Titans opener Shubman Gill to break Virat Kohli's seemingly impregnable record of amassing most runs -- 973 -- in a single season of Indian Premier League. In the 2016 season of the league, then India and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Kohli accumulated nearly 1000 runs at an average of 81.08 and a strike rat of over 152. During the course of the league, Kohli had smashed four hundreds and seven fifties.

IPL 2023: On Vijay Shankar's 24-ball 63, Ravi Shastri's Interesting World Cup Remarks

Not too long ago, Vijay Shankar had become a consistent member of the Indian team in white-ball cricket. The all-rounder also earned a call-up to the Indian squad for the 2019 ODI World Cup. But, since the conclusion of the tournament, Shankar has found it tough to break into the Indian team. However, having witnessed his heroics against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has made some interesting 'World Cup' comments.

Watch: Umesh Yadav's Reaction Can't Be Missed As KKR Coach Lauds Him For Giving Strike To Rinku Singh

The 'Rinku Singh Show' was on display on Sunday evening as the Kolkata Knight Riders secured a thrilling victory over defending champions Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match. Needing 29 runs in the final over to win the match, Yash Dayal was handed the responsibility by Gujarat Titans stand-in skipper Rashid Khan. On the first delivery, Umesh Yadav took a single and gave the strike to Rinku who then slapped 5 consecutive sixes to win the match for his side in a heroic manner.

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'Ridiculous, Frustrating, Unreal...': Ravi Shastri Fumes Over Indian Pacers Getting Injured Too Often

"There Are Two PCs, One Is Priyanka Chopra, Other Is...": Ravi Shastri's Hilarious Comment While Lauding India Star

IPL 2023 - "In 43 Years...": Praising Rinku Singh, KKR Coach Chandrakant Pandit Draws Parallels With Ravi Shastri, Javed Miandad

Patience required to end Suryakumar's IPL slump, says Shastri

"Whosoever Makes Money Is Seen With Suspicion": IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal On Workload Management During League

Can Shubman Gill Break Virat Kohli's IPL Record? Ravi Shastri Gives Massive Verdict

IPL 2023: On Vijay Shankar's 24-ball 63, Ravi Shastri's Interesting World Cup Remarks

Watch: Umesh Yadav's Reaction Can't Be Missed As KKR Coach Lauds Him For Giving Strike To Rinku Singh