Harry Brook to miss IPL 2024 with question mark over other star names
England batter Harry Brook has decided to withdraw from IPL 2024 following the death of his grandmother.
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"Am The Lowest Scorer": Ajinkya Rahane's Surprising Statement After Leading Mumbai To Ranji Trophy Win
Ajinkya Rahane might have endured a wretched run with the willow but he was the "happiest man" at the Wankhede here on Thursday, having led Mumbai to their 42nd Ranji Trophy title. Mumbai beat Vidarbha by 169 runs to claim the silverware. Rahane ended the Ranji season with a sting of failures and his 214 runs placed him in ninth spot among Mumbai's run-getters. But his timely 73 in the second innings of the final, and a 130-run stand with young centurion Musheer Khan did put the match beyond Vidarbha's reach.
"Lot Of Moments I Don't Want To Disclose": Yashasvi Jaiswal On Indian Dressing Room Scene And Rohit Sharma
Yashasvi Jaiswal is certainly on the top of his game at the moment. Following a successful show in the Indian Premier League 2023, the southpaw made his India debut and never looked back. India's recent five-match Test series against England saw Jaiswal emerging as even better performer as the batter went on to break several records. He ended with 712 runs across five matches at an average of 89, dominating the series on all fronts. Throughout the series what didn't go unnoticed was a supporting captain Rohit Sharma, who was always there to back and guide the youngster.
Former Sri Lanka Skipper Hospitalised After Horrifying Car Accident
Former Sri Lanka skipper Lahiru Thirimanne was hospitalised after he was involved in a horrifying car accident in Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka on Thursday. He was travelling in his car which got into a serious head-on collision and he was then taken to the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital. Exact natures of his injuries were not known but he is currently in stable condition. Reports claimed that there was at least one more passenger with Thirimanne in the car and that person is also receiving treatment in the hospital.
"Those Questioning Virat Kohli's Place In T20 World Cup Belong In Gully Cricket": Ex-Pakistan Star
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Irfan has slammed the critics questioning Virat Kohli's place in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. This comes after a report in the Telegraph claimed that the Indian selectors are considering snubbing Kohli from the squad for the marquee event in the West Indies and the USA. The former India captain had been out of the T20 setup for more than 14 months, before returning earlier this year for the series against Afghanistan.
Shane Watson Undecided On Pakistan Coaching Role Despite PCB Accepting Fees Demands: Report
Former Australian all-rounder, Shane Watson, who is in line to take over as Pakistan cricket team's head coach, is yet to make up his mind despite the PCB accepting his remuneration demands. According to sources in the board, Watson has demanded $2 million annually, which is approximately around 46 million rupees per month, the highest fee ever paid to a foreign coach. Former foreign coaches of Pakistan such as Richard Pybus, Bob Woolmer, Geoff Lawson, Dav Whatmore, Grant Bradburn and Mickey Arthur were paid much less than what Watson has demanded.
Mumbai Clinch Ranji Trophy For 42nd Time, Beat Vidarbha By 169 Runs In Final
Domestic heavyweights Mumbai ended their eight-year barren run to lift a record-extending 42nd Ranji Trophy title on Thursday, beating a resolute Vidarbha by 169 runs on the fifth and final day of a thoroughly engrossing summit clash. The fate of the final -- Mumbai's 48th in the 90 years of the tournament's history -- at the iconic Wankhede Stadium was sealed when the hosts set a 538-run target for the visiting team.
"Unprofessional": Franchises Fuming Over Foreign Stars Pulling Out Of IPL - Report
The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises were left fuming over several foreign cricketers opting out of the competition citing personal reasons. The latest cricketer to pull out of the tournament was England batter Harry Brook who was bought for Rs 4 crore by Delhi Capitals ahead of the new season. He was not the first player to pull out of IPL due to personal reasons as Alex Hales, Jason Roy and Mitchell Starc have done the same in the past. According to a report by Cricbuzz, IPL franchises were not happy with the development and they want Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to address the issue.