Heinrich Malan sees opportunity for Ireland to entertain at Lord's
Ireland coach Heinrich Malan said his side will look to entertain when they take on England on day one of the Test at Lord's on Thursday.
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"M5 Dhoni": How IPL Franchises Reacted To CSK's Record-Equalling Title Win
Chennai Super Kings clinched their fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title after defeating Gujarat Titans in a last-ball thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Thanks to this victory, they are now tied with Mumbai Indians as the most successful franchise in the history of the competition. It was also the fifth win for MS Dhoni as skipper - a feat that only Rohit Sharma has achieved. The match faced several rain interferences but CSK were able to keep their calm and with 10 runs needed from the final two balls of the match, Ravindra Jadeja stepped up to the occasion and finished it in style.
AB de Villiers Picks Favourite Player From IPL 2023. It's Not Shubman Gill or Virat Kohli
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season has seen some top performers emerge and make their mark in the game. The likes of Shubman Gill, Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal have been putting in batting spectacles this season. Though it's Gill who has shone the most among these players, with three centuries to his name, former Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers snubbed both him and his former teammate Kohli as he picked his 'favourite player' from the 16th edition of the league.
Ambati Rayadu Announces Retirement From All Forms Of Indian Cricket
Indian batter and Chennai Super Kings player Ambati Rayudu who retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL) following his sixth league title win, has now announced retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. Rayadu took to Twitter to make the announcement. "It has been an emotional night that culminated in a special IPL win. On that high note, I would like to announce my retirement from all forms of Indian cricket," Rayudu penned down his emotional journey.
"If He Plays Another Season Like This Then...": India Great On Shubman Gill's Future
Shubman Gill had an exceptional outing in the Indian Premier League 2023. The Gujarat Titans openers showcased his brilliant batting skills on numerous occasions and emerged as the highest run-scorer of the season, so far. Apart from this, he smashed three centuries. As the tournament has reached it's conclusion, all eyes are on the young batter as many experts and fans see him as the future of Indian cricket.
Watch: MS Dhoni Refuses To Give His Autograph To Deepak Chahar In Hilarious Exchange After IPL 2023 Final
Deepak Chahar shared a hilarious moment with skipper MS Dhoni after Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans to clinch a record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. It was a nail-bitter till the end as the match got down to the last ball and it took a special effort from Ravindra Jadeja to clinch the win for his side. In a video going viral on social media, Chahar could be seen approaching Dhoni for an autograph but the veteran made fun of him and jokingly refused to sign his shirt. Dhoni could be see gesturing about a missed catch by Chahar. Chahar kept asking Dhoni for his autograph and after a few moments, Dhoni smiled and hugged him before accepting his request.
Watch: Deepak Chahar's Viral Dance In Hotel Lobby After CSK Lifted IPL Trophy For 5th Time
Though Gujarat Titans were the 'home' side in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final against Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday, the entire stadium and the city were dressed in yellow, primarily for the legend that is MS Dhoni. As CSK won the title by beating the defending champions GT by 5 wickets, celebrations broke both inside and outside the stadium. Even CSK pacer Deepak Chahar couldn't control himself as he broke into an impromptu dance in the hotel lobby after the title triumph.
After Career Defining IPL, Is Mohit 2.0 Ready For National T20 Comeback?
From being a Gujarat Titans net bowler last year to almost taking the team to its second straight IPL title, 34-year-old pacer Mohit Sharma has been the biggest comeback story of the just-concluded 2023 season. Hardik Pandya's comforting hug to Mohit seconds after Ravindra Jadeja's final over blitz took CSK to a record equalling fifth title not only showed the character of Titans captain, it was also an acknowledgement of Haryana pacer's immense contribution to their campaign this season. Mohit may not have been able to nail the last two balls of the 15th over after an exemplary first four deliveries but nothing can undermine his efforts through the season as he ended with 27 wickets in 14 games, second only to teammate and friend Mohammed Shami.