Top cricket stars retained by franchises for DP World ILT20 season 2
DUBAI: The DP World ILT20 is set for a second season with the six participating franchises confirming a star-studded list of players.
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KKR's Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Ferguson, Roy To Join Los Angeles Knight Riders In MLC: Report
Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) have signed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stars players Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, and Jason Roy for the inaugural season of the MLC, as per ESPNcricinfo. Apart from them, Australian spinner Adam Zampa, New Zealand batter Martin Guptill, and South African batter Rilee Rossouw have also been signed by LAKR. The LAKR squad also consists of Indian player Unmukt Chand, USA's Jaskaran Malhotra, and Ali Khan. Malhotra is known for hitting six sixes in an over in international cricket.
Are Sunil Narine, Andre Russell Perfect For KKR In Future? T20 World Cup-Winner's Grim Take
Former India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan feels that with long-time servants Sunil Narine and Andre Russell, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) management should start to look beyond them. Narine and Russell have been long-time servants for KKR, having joined them in 2012 and 2014, respectively. However, their performances have not been up to the mark over the past few seasons. While Narine has managed only seven wickets in 12 games so far in IPL 2023, Russell has scored just 218 in as many games this year.
Sunil Gavaskar's "Once In A Century" Praise For MS Dhoni, Hopes It's Not His Last IPL
Chennai Super Kings played their last league match of IPL 2023 at their home ground Chepauk on Sunday against Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite ending up on the losing side, it was a very special moment for all the CSK fans as the team, led by MS Dhoni, took a lap around the ground and thanked the crowd for their massive support. The march also turned out to be a tear-jerker for many fans as it hinted towards a possible farewell of the CSK skipper. Since the beginning of the season, many speculations have been made that it will be the last season for Dhoni as a player.
IPL 2023: Dinesh Karthik Registers Unwanted Batting Record During Match Against RR
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik registered an unwanted batting record to his name in his Indian Premier League (IPL) during his side's match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday. In the match, he was dismissed for a two-ball duck by Adam Zampa. This was his 16th duck in IPL, joint-most by any player in IPL history. Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma also has 16 ducks in IPL. After these two batters, Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) and Mandeep Singh have 15 ducks each in IPL.
Nitish Rana Fined Rs 24 Lakh For Maintaining Slow-Over Rate
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana has been fined Rs 24 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League match against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. "As it was his team's second offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Mr. Rana has been fined Rs. 24 lakh and each member of the Playing XI, including the impact substitute, is fined Rs. 6 lakh or 25 percent of the match fee, whichever is lesser," read an IPL media advisory.
Watch: Sunil Gavaskar Runs To MS Dhoni After CSK vs KKR Game, Takes His Autograph On Shirt
MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were comprehensively beaten by Kolkata Knight Riders in their last home game of IPL 2023 on Sunday. Chasing a target of 145, KKR crossed the finishing line with six wickets and nine balls to spare, with captain Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh scoring match-winning half-centuries. Rana remained unbeaten on 57 off 44 balls while Rinku made 54 off 43 deliveries to set up KKR's chase after they lost their first three wickets for 33 runs inside the fifth over.
CSK vs KKR, IPL 2023: Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana Star In Kolkata Knight Riders' 6-Wicket Win vs Chennai Super Kings
Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh slammed fifties apiece en route to a 99-run match-winning stand to guide Kolkata Knight Riders to a comfortable six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League match at Chepauk on Sunday. Rana remained unbeaten on 57 off 44 balls while Rinku made 54 off 43 deliveries to set up KKR's chase of 145 runs after they lost their first three wickets for 33 runs inside the fifth over. KKR finished at 147 for four in 18.3 overs with Rana leading from the front after making the most of a dropped chance.