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Watch: Indian Teen Krishna Pandey Smashes 6 Sixes In An Over In T10 Match

In the ongoing Pondicherry T10 Tournament, 15-year-old Krishna Pandey emulated the likes of Yuvraj Singh, Ravi Shastri and Kieron Pollard as he smashed six sixes in an over. In the match between Patriots and Royals, the latter were chasing 158 and in the sixth over of the match, Pandey teed off. Taking on Nitesh Kumar, Pandey hit five sixes on the trot before the bowler bowled a wide. The extra delivery, however, was also a maximum, albeit off a mishit.

"This Is Why Sport Can Make You Cry," Ravi Shastri Tweets On Alexander Zverev's French Open Semi-Final Heartbreak

Alexander Zverev was left heartbroken as an injury forced him to pull out of his French Open 2022 semi-final clash against Rafael Nadal at Court Philippe Chatrier on Friday. Trying to hit a return shot against Nadal in the second set, Zverev turned his ankle and screamed in agony, before lying on the ground in pain. He was taken off court on a wheelchair, before he returned to give Nadal a hug and wave the crowd goodbye to a standing ovation.

"National Asset": Ravi Shastri On His 1985 World Championship Prize Audi 100

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri shared some nostalgic pictures of his Audi100, which he had won after being named Player of the Tournament in India's famous victory at the 1985 World Championship of cricket. Led by Sunil Gavaskar, Team India had defeated Pakistan in the summit clash of the tournament by eight wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

No one remembers bilateral T20 series, play shortest format in just World Cup: Ravi Shastri

Shastri reckons that T20 format is not meant for bilateral series between international teams and the slam-bang style of cricket should be restricted to just World Cup. Shastri, one of the most successful India coaches, also feels that franchise cricket together with a biennial T20 World Cup is best way forward when it comes to shortest format, considering fans' appetite for it. Shastri's comments have come, days before India's five-match T20 series against South Africa. "...there's too much of bilateral stuff going on in T20 cricket. I've said that (before), even when I was the coach of India, I could see it happening in front of my eyes," Shastri told ESPNcricinfo.

"Just Play The World Cup": Ravi Shastri's Radical Suggestion On T20 Internationals

Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri has suggested that bilateral T20 series between countries are done away with and international matches in the shortest format restricted to World Cups every two years to create a bigger window for franchise tournaments like the Indian Premier League (IPL). Shastri, who was India's coach for 2021 T20 World Cup, claimed that "no one remembers" bilateral tournaments. He suggested that cricket go the football way, where club competitions are more prevalent and international matches largely played in big tournaments like the World Cup.

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.

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."

IPL 2022 Closing Ceremony: World's Largest Cricket Jersey Unveiled To Set New Guinness World Record

IPL 2022 closing ceremony began with a bumper surprise for cricket fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as a new Guinness World Record was set for the largest cricket jersey, which was unveiled, with former India head coach Ravi Shastri doing the emceeing duties. The final of IPL 2022 will be played between the season's two most impressive teams, debutants Gujarat Lions and the winners of the maiden season Rajasthan Royals.

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Watch: Indian Teen Krishna Pandey Smashes 6 Sixes In An Over In T10 Match

"This Is Why Sport Can Make You Cry," Ravi Shastri Tweets On Alexander Zverev's French Open Semi-Final Heartbreak

"National Asset": Ravi Shastri On His 1985 World Championship Prize Audi 100

No one remembers bilateral T20 series, play shortest format in just World Cup: Ravi Shastri

"Just Play The World Cup": Ravi Shastri's Radical Suggestion On T20 Internationals

GT vs RR, IPL 2022 Final - What Hardik Pandya Told Former India Coach Ravi Shastri At Toss

Watch: Goosebumps Moment From AR Rahman's IPL 2022 Closing Ceremony Performance

IPL 2022 Closing Ceremony: World's Largest Cricket Jersey Unveiled To Set New Guinness World Record