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Amid the array of world stars who have headed to Dubai for the first FairBreak Invitational, there was always going to be one who stood out for Kavisha Kumari.
IPL 2022: KL Rahul's amazing shots prove he is in best phase of his career, says Suresh Raina
Chennai Super Kings legend Suresh Raina reckons that amazing stroke play coming from the bat of Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul proves that he is in the best phase of his career. Rahul has been in a consistent run of form in IPL 2022, scoring 451 runs in 10 matches at an average of 56.38 and strike-rate of 145.01. He also has two centuries against Mumbai Indians and as many half-centuries.
IPL 2022: My focus is always on economy rate, says Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is enduring an ordinary IPL this year with the ball in terms of wickets, but the Gujarat Titans spinner is not too bothered about that as long as he can produce economical spells for his team. Rashid has so far claimed 11 wickets from as many games at an economy rate of 6.84, figures which definitely won't please him much. But the star Afghan cricketer has taken it in stride. "While bowling in T20s it's always great to take wickets but for me, it's a bit different because I always focus on economy and that is something which puts pressure on the batters," Rashid said at the post-match virtual press conference after GT's five-run loss to Mumbai Indians on Friday. "But definitely compared to other IPLs, got less wickets this year. In a couple of games I didn't bowl as good as I should have. But that's T20, there is so much for you to learn."
IPL 2022: Rookie mistakes cost us, says Hardik Pandya after Gujarat Titans lost to Mumbai Indians by five runs
Gujarat Titans' skipper Hardik Pandya blamed two run-outs at a crucial juncture in their innings for the five-run defeat against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Brabourne Stadium on Friday. Gujarat Titans were in cruise mode after openers Shubman Gill (52) and Wriddhiman Saha (55) had raised 106 for the opening wicket. But the table-toppers lost their way, falling to some good work in the field by Mumbai, who managed to restrict the opposition to 172/5 while defending their total of 177/6. It was a match that Gujarat should have won easily considering the start they got but in the end they could not make nine runs off the last six balls bowled by Daniel Sams.
IPL 2022, LSG vs KKR: Spotlight on tactical battle as in-form Lucknow Super Giants take on Kolkata Knight Riders
Contrasting fortunes for KL Rahul, Shreyas IyerThey are two of the most prolific batters for Team India, both possessing attractive shots in their armoury. Both make sure the spectators get their money's worth while they bat. One a languid opening batsman, while the other a clever middle-order bat who can get the better of the best of bowlers. The other interesting facet of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer is their leadership abilities. While Rahul led Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in prior IPLs, Iyer has enjoyed the role of captaining an IPL side with Delhi Capitals before.
IPL 2022: 'Slower ball paid off' - Daniel Sams after bowling Mumbai Indians to victory
Daniel Sams, who conceded just three runs in a dramatic last over to help Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans by five runs, said he stuck to his slower deliveries and it was an "awesome" feeling to finally take his team over the line. Gujarat Titans needed nine runs from the last over bowled by Sams, but they could score just three. "Awesome we got over the line, it went back and forward. 9 runs off 6 balls made me feel I have nothing to lose and the odds are in the batter's favour," Sams said after the match.