Magnificent Muhammad Waseem century sends UAE to Asia Cup with win over Oman
Muhammad Waseem crushed a trademark century to lead the UAE to Asia Cup qualification.
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In 3 Points, Navjot Singh Sidhu Settles Virat Kohli No-Ball Debate
The Virat Kohli no-ball debate has had the cricketing fraternity divided. The likes of Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra, Harshal Bhogle, etc. have sided with the umpire's official call, which is to award the dismissal to Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Harshit Rana. However, there are those too like Navjot Singh Sidhu, who don't feel the umpires made the right call in ruling the Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart out. In a lengthy video on social media, Sidhu tried to explain the factors that should be put into consideration before such decisions are made on the field by the umpires.
'Conversation With Virat Kohli Really Helped Me': Riyan Parag's Massive Praise
When Riyan Parag first arrived on the scene, he was known more for his unabashed expression of opinions on social media than for his batting. But then came a "good 10-15 minutes" of advice from the great Virat Kohli, and things changed for the better. From facing criticism for speaking his mind instead of delivering drab cliches in media interaction or on social media, the 22-year-old player from Assam is now staking a claim for India selection with stellar performances this IPL season.
"Enjoyed From The Start": RR's Yashasvi Jaiswal After Match-Winning Ton Against MI
After playing an unbeaten 104-run knock against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Monday, Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal said that he "enjoyed" his batting from the start. Jaiswal took 60 balls to reach the 104-run mark at a strike rate of 173.33. He slammed 9 fours and 7 sixes during his time on the crease. The 22-year-old's century helped the Rajasthan-based franchise clinch a 9-wicket win over MI. While speaking at the post-match presentation, Jaiswal said that he watched the ball properly before playing the shots. The youngster also thanked his seniors for guiding him.
Sam Curran Penalised For "Dissent At Umpire's Decision", Faf du Plessis Also Reprimanded By BCCI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Faf Du Plessis has copped a Rs 12 lakh fine, while Punjab Kings captain has been penalised 50 per cent of his match fees for their respective offences, the IPL announced on Monday. Du Plessis was fined for maintaining a slow over rate during RCB's thrilling one-run loss, their seventh of the ongoing season, to Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.
"It's His Own Plan": KKR Star's Honest Take On Mitchell Starc's Horror Show vs RCB
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Harshit Rana backed star fast bowler Mitchell Starc to turnaround his performance and said that they have full faith in the 34-year-old speedster. A century stand by Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar could not prevent another heartbreaking loss for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), as they agonisingly fell short by just a run against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
Watch: Faf Du Plessis' Reaction Is Viral After Camera Zooms In On Coin Amid Toss Row
In a bid to turn their season around, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squared off against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. RCB captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bowl in their IPL 2024 match against Kolkata. However, at the toss, an interesting incident took place with Faf in focus once again. The RCB skipper was seen smiling after the the cameraman zoomed into the coin to show the side. This comes after a huge toss controversey erupted following the match between the RCB and Mumbai Indians.
Legend Cricket League Manager Indicted For Match-Fixing In Sri Lanka
Cricket team manager of the Legend Cricket League 2024, Yoni Patel has been indicted before the Colombo High Court over match-fixing charges, the Attorney General informed the court. Patel was charged over match-fixing allegations during the Legend Cricket League 2024 on complaints by former New Zealand legend Neil Broom, who represented the team Punjab Royals and Sri Lankan cricketer Upul Tharanga, who represents the Kandy Samp Army team. The two former cricket stars had alleged that they were pressurised into engaging in match-fixing deals by Patel.