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R Ashwin Explains Why IPL Should Not Discard Impact Player Rule

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin backed the Impact Player rule that is prevalent in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he believes that it adds a bit more value for "strategy". In IPL 2024, the Impact Player rule was a hot topic of debate regarding its implementation and consequences. Since the implementation of this rule in 2023, franchises have enjoyed a lengthy batting unit, which has led to some high-run scoring fest. Some players have opposed the rule, like India skipper Rohit Sharma, for example, previously stated that the restriction has hampered the development of all-rounders in the country.

Legends League Cricket Returns With Season 3; Takes Cricketers To Kashmir After Nearly 40 Years

The Legends League Cricket, featuring retired swashbucklers like Shikhar Dawan and Dinesh Karthik among others, will return for a third season on September 20, criss-crossing Jodhpur, Surat, and Jammu before finally bringing the high-profile cricketers to Srinagar after close to 40 years. The league will kick off at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur on September 20. A total of 25 matches will be played among six teams and the last two sides standing will play the final on October 16.

"Don't Want To...": LSG Owner Sanjeev Goenka's Big Take On KL Rahul

Amid doubts over his future as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), star batter KL Rahul met with the franchise owner Sanjeev Goenka at his office earlier this week. Recent reports jave claimed that LSG are set to retain Rahul for upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2025, but not as a captain. This comes after Goenka was seen having a heated chat with LSG captain Rahul last season after SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) took just 9.4 overs to chase down 166.

Virat Kohli's Fake Video Blasting Shubman Gill Goes Viral. Internet Says 'AI Dangerous'

Virat Kohli is currently enjoying a break from top level cricket. He last featured in an ODI series against Sri Lanka and is now enjoying some quality time with his family. Kohli has served Indian cricket for close to two decades now and is considered one of the greatest ever batters. His journey to the top began with the 2008 U-19 World Cup. Like Virat Kohli, another young top-order batter Shubman Gill started his journey with the U-19 World Cup - the 2018 edition.

"Rohit Sharma Played 59% Matches, Virat Kohli...": Sanjay Manjrekar Dig As Stars Miss Duleep Trophy

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar suggested that Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah should have been selected for the first round of the Duleep Trophy, citing the trio being “well rested” players. The Duleep Trophy will see a lot of Test team regulars featuring in the first round of India's domestic season opener at Bengaluru and Anantapur on September 5. The tournament's format has been changed too - the zonal format has made way for four teams – India A, India B, India C and India D – chosen by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee.

Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal Move Up In Test Rankings, Rohit Sharma Slips To...

Senior India batter Virat Kohli moved up two rungs to eighth place while his captain Rohit Sharma dropped a spot to sixth in the latest ICC Test rankings released on Wednesday. Joining Rohit and Kohli in the top 10 is young Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has moved up a spot to seventh. Veteran England batter Joe Root maintained his place as the top ranked Test batter in the world following their success in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Manchester. But Root's teammate Harry Brook has made a massive jump on the back of scores of 56 and 32 during that Old Trafford contest.

PCB Appoint 5 Pakistan Greats As Mentors After Bangladesh Defeat

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed five former stalwarts of Pakistan cricket to mentor their domestic and international cricketers, in preparation for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The Champions One-Day Cup will be held in Pakistan between five domestic teams, with the intention of featuring not only the best domestic performers in Pakistan but also senior team players who are centrally contracted. In light of this, the PCB has named Waqar Younis, Shoaib Malik, Misbah-ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Saqlain Mushtaq as mentors for the teams during the Champions One-Day Cup.

Desperate Pakistan Announce Big Changes In Team Ahead Of 2nd Test Against Bangladesh

Abrar Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam, who were previously released from the Pakistan Test squad against Bangladesh, have been recalled to join the team for the second Test scheduled to be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from August 30 to September 3. Both players had been contributing in a four-day match for Pakistan Shaheens against Bangladesh 'A' at the Islamabad Club, which took place from August 20 to 23.

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R Ashwin Explains Why IPL Should Not Discard Impact Player Rule

Legends League Cricket Returns With Season 3; Takes Cricketers To Kashmir After Nearly 40 Years

"Don't Want To...": LSG Owner Sanjeev Goenka's Big Take On KL Rahul

Virat Kohli's Fake Video Blasting Shubman Gill Goes Viral. Internet Says 'AI Dangerous'

"Rohit Sharma Played 59% Matches, Virat Kohli...": Sanjay Manjrekar Dig As Stars Miss Duleep Trophy

Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal Move Up In Test Rankings, Rohit Sharma Slips To...

PCB Appoint 5 Pakistan Greats As Mentors After Bangladesh Defeat

Desperate Pakistan Announce Big Changes In Team Ahead Of 2nd Test Against Bangladesh