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"IPL Trophy Not Won By Celebration, Aggression, Beating CSK": Ambati Rayudu Slams RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)'s fairytale run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 came to an end on Wednesday. Up against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Eliminator contest, RCB were beaten by a fair margin, with Sanju Samson's men sealing their progression into the Qualifier 2. With the defeat, RCB's hopes of lifting the IPL title for the first time also came to an end, with the franchise remaining unsuccessful for the 17th season in a row.

Canada Sack Head Coach Pubudu Dassanayeke Days Before T20 World Cup Opener: Report

Just days before Canada open their Men's T20 World Cup campaign against USA at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas, on June 1, the side has sacked its head coach Pubudu Dassanayeke, who had been in the role for two years. A report in Cricbuzz says Dassanayeke was verbally informed on Wednesday morning newly-elected Cricket Canada Vice-President Gurdeep Klair that he would no longer be needed with the team following Canada's preparatory games ending in St. Kitts on Thursday.

$20,000 Per Seat For India vs Pakistan Game At T20 World Cup? Lalit Modi Blasts ICC

The T20 World Cup 2024 is just round the corner and the cricket fans all around the world are waiting for the much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan on June 9 in New York. The two teams have not played a bilateral series for nearly a decade due to political tensions and as a result, their matches in ICC tournaments hold a special place in the hearts of cricket fans. While anticipation is at an all-time high for the match, former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has alleged that tickets of the clash which will held at at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York is being sold at around $20,000 (Rs 16.6 lakh) and he blasted the International Cricket Council (ICC) for hampering the promotion of the game.

"Need To Have Character To...": Sanju Samson's Fiery Take As RR Eliminate RCB From IPL 2024

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson on Wednesday said "a few of us are not 100 percent" fit but expressed confidence that they have got the momentum back with the four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL eliminator here. RR entered the eliminator following a run of four defeats. "What cricket and life has taught us is we will have some great days, we will have some really bad days. But we need to have the character to bounce back. The way we batted, bowled and fielded, I am really happy. All the credit has to go to the players," Samson said at post-match presentation.

ICC Launches New Anthem By Grammy-winning Composer Lorne Balfe Ahead Of T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday launched its all-new anthem and music piece, composed and produced by renowned Grammy Award-winning film and television composer, Lorne Balfe to be played across ICC world events. The three-minute-long anthem will make its debut in next month's T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA during the opening match between the USA and Canada in Texas on June 1. "This iconic piece of music will serve as the new sonic brand of the ICC to be played at all matches, encapsulating the dynamic spirit of the sport across its diverse formats of Test, One-Day and T20 international cricket. As a strategic brand asset, the aural piece will serve to reinforce the ICC's identity around the globe," the ICC said in a release.

SLC Takes U-Turn On Decision To Terminate One Lanka Premier League Franchise

Sri Lanka Cricket on Thursday said its T20 league will go ahead with its full roster of matches and feature all five teams, a day after announcing that Dambulla Thunders franchise would be terminated due to its owner Tamim Rahman's arrest on suspicion of match-fixing. SLC announced that the franchise will have a new owner and the tournament will be held as planned from July 1 to 21. "The Lanka premiership league season 5 will continue with its full schedule and roster of matches featuring five teams," a release said.

Nepal bid to include Lamichhane for T20 World Cup despite visa denial

KATHMANDU: Nepal said on Thursday (May 23) they were still trying to include controversial star Sandeep Lamichhane in their T20 World Cup squad, despite the spin bowler having been denied a US visa.

Ponting not in race to be India coach despite being approached

NEW DELHI : Australia great Ricky Ponting was sounded out for the India head coach's role but the 49-year-old said he is not in the race to succeed Rahul Dravid in that high-profile job.

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"IPL Trophy Not Won By Celebration, Aggression, Beating CSK": Ambati Rayudu Slams RCB

Canada Sack Head Coach Pubudu Dassanayeke Days Before T20 World Cup Opener: Report

$20,000 Per Seat For India vs Pakistan Game At T20 World Cup? Lalit Modi Blasts ICC

"Need To Have Character To...": Sanju Samson's Fiery Take As RR Eliminate RCB From IPL 2024

ICC Launches New Anthem By Grammy-winning Composer Lorne Balfe Ahead Of T20 World Cup

SLC Takes U-Turn On Decision To Terminate One Lanka Premier League Franchise

Nepal bid to include Lamichhane for T20 World Cup despite visa denial

Ponting not in race to be India coach despite being approached