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"They Have To Forget...": India Great's Big Prediction For Mumbai Indians Ahead Of IPL 2023

Mumbai Indians had a forgetful outing in the previous edition of the Indian Premier League as the five-time champions finished at the bottom of the points table. The Rohit Sharma-led side suffered multiple blows due to their poor bowling performance. As the 16th edition of the cash-rich league is just around the corner, the Mumbai-based franchise is dealing with another shock as their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the tournament due to back injury. Apart from him, Australia all-rounder Jhye Richardson will also be missing the entire season after he suffered a hamstring injury.

"Hardik Pandya Can Be India Captain Post 2023 WC If...": Sunil Gavaskar's Bold Take

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar reckons Hardik Pandya can stake claim for leadership role in one-dayers too after the World Cup this year, provided his side emerges victorious against Australia in the first ODI here on Friday. With regular skipper Rohit Sharma set to miss the first ODI at the Wankhede Stadium due to family commitments, Pandya has been named the stand-in captain for the contest. The 29-year-old all-rounder, who captained Gujarat Titans to title win in their maiden appearance in the Indian Premier League 2022 season, is already the incumbent leader for India in the shortest format.

Harbhajan Singh Picks Chennai Super Kings' X-Factor In IPL 2023. It's Not MS Dhoni

Former India and Chennai Super Kings cricketer Harbhajan Singh feels that star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will be the X factor for the four-time champions in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Jadeja has made a successful return to top-flight cricket after spending several months away due to a knee surgery, playing a vital role in India's 2-1 win in the four-Test series against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022-23. The veteran all-rounder will once again be playing a key role for CSK after a rocky season last year, when he was named the captain with the regular leader for many years, MS Dhoni, stepping down.

Will IPL Schedule Impact India's WTC Final Chances? Rahul Dravid's Clear Answer

Playing the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia within one week of the IPL's conclusion is going to be a huge challenge, India head coach Rahul Dravid said on Monday. Virat Kohli slammed his first Test century in more than three years, after Shubman Gill's sparkling 128, as India responded strongly to Australia's stiff first innings total of 480 to draw the fourth and final Test and clinch the Border-Gavaskar series 2-1 here. Just before the post-lunch session on the final day, news trickled in that Kane Williamson's magnificent hundred sealed New Zealand's thrilling two-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Christchurch, paving the way for India's march to their second successive WTC final.

Watch: "8,000, 10,000, 15,000 Run" - Sunil Gavaskar's Super Special Message For Shubman Gill Wins Hearts

Legendary India skipper Sunil Gavaskar had a special message for young opener Shubman Gill who impressed everyone with his gritty ton during Day 3 of the fourth Test match between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Gill paced his innings perfectly and looked completely in control against the Australian bowlers who did not receive much assistance from the pitch. In the aftermath of the innings, Gavaskar interviewed him along with other experts and he went on to offer blessings to him. The legendary batsman said that he was very happy with how Gill played enroute to his 128 and wished that he will go on to score than 15,000 runs in an illustious Test career in the future.

Watch: Dhoni Hits Massive Sixes In CSK Nets Ahead Of IPL 2023. Fans Cannot Keep Calm

MS Dhoni is currently in the Chennai Super Kings camp as he is preparing for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) that kicks off on March 31. As the player continues to practice for the T20 event, the fans get glimpses of his batting in nets. Dhoni has already called time on his international career in 2020 and he is not active on social media, therefore the fans rarely get to see their star when he is off IPL duty. Given the player has now started training, the fans are getting sight of the wicketkeeper-batter and Chennai Super Kings are also taking well care of that.

'Even' game as Gill ton powers India's reply but Australia still ahead

Shubman Gill's sparkling century and an unbeaten 59 by Virat Kohli kept India strongin their first innings reply against a persistent Australian spin attack in the fourth Test on Saturday.

Watch: Dhoni Hits Massive Sixes In CSK Nets Ahead Of IPL 2023. Fans Cannot Keep Calm

MS Dhoni is currently in the Chennai Super Kings camp as he is preparing for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) that kicks off on March 31. As the player continues to practice for the T20 event, the fans get glimpses of his batting in nets. Dhoni has already called time on his international career in 2020 and he is not active on social media, therefore the fans rarely get to see their star when he is off IPL duty. Given the player has now started training, the fans are getting sight of the wicketkeeper-batter and Chennai Super Kings are also taking well care of that.

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"They Have To Forget...": India Great's Big Prediction For Mumbai Indians Ahead Of IPL 2023

"Hardik Pandya Can Be India Captain Post 2023 WC If...": Sunil Gavaskar's Bold Take

Harbhajan Singh Picks Chennai Super Kings' X-Factor In IPL 2023. It's Not MS Dhoni

Will IPL Schedule Impact India's WTC Final Chances? Rahul Dravid's Clear Answer

Watch: "8,000, 10,000, 15,000 Run" - Sunil Gavaskar's Super Special Message For Shubman Gill Wins Hearts

Watch: Dhoni Hits Massive Sixes In CSK Nets Ahead Of IPL 2023. Fans Cannot Keep Calm

'Even' game as Gill ton powers India's reply but Australia still ahead

Watch: Dhoni Hits Massive Sixes In CSK Nets Ahead Of IPL 2023. Fans Cannot Keep Calm