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Mumbai Indians Penalised With Bizarre No-Ball Over 'Off Side Fielders' Rule - Here's Why

Mumbai Indians were penalised with a no-ball after a breaking a little-known rule during the IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. During the third delivery of the fifth over, Will Jacks was bowling to Vipraj Nigam when the umpire decided to signal no-ball. The reason behind the decision was the fact that there were just three fielders on the off-side for MI. According to the official IPL Match Playing Conditions in section 28.4.1, there should be no more than five fielders on the on-side. “At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than 5 fielders on the on side," reads the playing conditions.

"Head Not Steady, Left Shoulder...": Yograj Singh's '5 Minutes' Statement On How To Fix Rishabh Pant

With Rishabh Pant going through a wretched season, struggling to produce an innings of substance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, former India cricketer turned coach Yograj Singh has spotted a couple of technical flaws in his technique. Yograj says solving those issues will take only five minutes and would put the Lucknow Super Giants captain back on track and scoring big runs again. The 67-year-old former cricketer, who has coached current players like Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma besides his son Yuvraj Singh, says that with a bit of focused correction, Pant will be 'back to his best in no time'.

Djokovic to carry on without a coach after parting ways with Murray

Novak Djokovic said he would carry on without a coach for now after parting ways with Andy Murray last week, as the Serbian prepares for his latest bid to win a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open. The high-profile partnership with three-time Grand Slam champion Murray lasted only six months but Djokovic said his respect for the Scot had only grown in that time. “At the moment, I’m not in need of a coach. I don’t need to rush in any context.

Not Shubman Gill Or KL Rahul. Gautam Gambhir Advised To Pick This Star As Virat Kohli's No. 4 Replacement

There is a lot of debate and discussion surrounding the selection for Team India's squad for the five-Test series against England in June. Following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the spot of captain as well as two crucial positions in the top order have opened up. In particular, filling the boots of Virat Kohli at No. 4 is a big problem for India to solve. While Shubman Gill and KL Rahul have been touted as the likely candidates, former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar has thrown a different name into the hat.

MS Dhoni Blasted In Epic Rant By World Cup Winner: "Can't Keep Messing It Up. Walk Away"

Is the end near for MS Dhoni? Krishnamachari Srikkanth certainly think so. According to the former India opener, Dhoni's struggles seem more than evident, adding that it's time for him to call it quits as far as his Indian Premier League (IPL) career is concerned. Dhoni, who will turn 44 in July this year, replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad as CSK captain mid-season after an elbow injury cut short the latter's campaign. However, CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs for a second successive season, with Dhoni looking cluless at times.

Delhi Capitals Pacer Handed Huge Punishment By BCCI After Admitting To...

Delhi Capitals fast bowler Mukesh Kumar was fined 10 per cent of his match fee and given one demerit point for breaching IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Mumbai Indians on Wednesday. Mukesh was punished for a Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the Code, which pertains to the abuse of cricket equipment or ground fixtures. “Mukesh Kumar admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 (Abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a Match) and accepted the Match Referee's sanction,” the IPL said in a release. “For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding.”

"Prospect Of India, Pakistan Not Playing...": BCCI Source's Big Revelation Ahead Of ICC Meet

The future of Indo-Pak cricket at ICC events is set to be discussed at the annual conference of the sport's governing body, scheduled in Singapore from July 17-20. Both countries only play each other at multi team events but the recent military conflict has fuelled speculation over the future of the blockbuster clash in ICC competitions starting with next year's T20 World Cup to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. "The issue is bound to come up for discussion at the annual conference. While prospect of India and Pakistan not playing in ICC knockouts is unlikely, not drawing them in the same group, which has been the norm at ICC events, is a possibility," a BCCI source told PTI.

Gujarat Titans' Brave Declaration On Missing Jos Buttler In IPL Playoffs: "Doesn't Worry Us..."

Jos Buttler's absence in the knockout stages may expose Gujarat Titans' middle order but the assistant coach Matthew Wade feels it also presents an opportunity for others to make a "big impact". GT's top-order trio of Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Buttler has been instrumental in their campaign, with all three scoring over 500 runs this season. However, GT will miss Buttler's services in the playoffs, with the Englishman set to return for national duty after their final league game against Chennai Super Kings on May 25.

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Mumbai Indians Penalised With Bizarre No-Ball Over 'Off Side Fielders' Rule - Here's Why

"Head Not Steady, Left Shoulder...": Yograj Singh's '5 Minutes' Statement On How To Fix Rishabh Pant

Djokovic to carry on without a coach after parting ways with Murray

Not Shubman Gill Or KL Rahul. Gautam Gambhir Advised To Pick This Star As Virat Kohli's No. 4 Replacement

MS Dhoni Blasted In Epic Rant By World Cup Winner: "Can't Keep Messing It Up. Walk Away"

Delhi Capitals Pacer Handed Huge Punishment By BCCI After Admitting To...

"Prospect Of India, Pakistan Not Playing...": BCCI Source's Big Revelation Ahead Of ICC Meet

Gujarat Titans' Brave Declaration On Missing Jos Buttler In IPL Playoffs: "Doesn't Worry Us..."