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"Maybe There Was Spat Or Misbehaviour": Virender Sehwag On Umran Malik's Absence From RCB Match

One of the most promising pacers in Indian cricket, Umran Malik was expected to take his career to a new level in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 but his performances have been far from satisfactory. As Sunrisers Hyderabad took on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the match on Thursday, skipper Aiden Markram didn't even know why Umran was not a part of the playing XI. When former India cricketer Virender Sehwag was asked about Umran's absence and Makram's unawareness, the retired cricketer gave a concerning response.

Little Master tips his hat at Klaasen's 'special' IPL century: 'One of the best I've seen'

Proteas wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen was praised for his scintillating Indian Premier League (IPL) century in a losing cause for the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

BCCI Set To Ratify Its POSH Policy And Form World Cup Working Group At SGM

The Indian cricket board will ratify its new Prevention Of Sexual Harassment (PSH) policy at a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Ahmedabad on May 27 while a core "Working Group" will be formed to oversee preparations for the 2023 ODI World Cup in October-November. The PTI has accessed the five point agenda of the SGM agenda including "Formation of Infrastructure Development and Subsidy Sub-Committee, Guidelines for appointment of Physiotherapists and Trainers in state teams, Formation of Working Group for ICC World Cup 2023, Formation of committee of Women's Premier League and Ratification of Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy".

On 'Disappointing' Prithvi Shaw, DC Coach Shane Watson's Blunt Reality Check

With the incredible talent that Prithvi Shaw possesses, he should be dominating international cricket, feels assistant coach Shane Watson, who added that the opener's abject failure has been the biggest letdown for Delhi Capitals this IPL season. Ahead of this edition's IPL, head coach Ricky Pointing had said this would be Shaw's breakthrough season. However, the prodigiously talented opener has failed miserably and was dropped after playing six games adding to Delhi's batting woes.

DC Owner Calls Out Officials Over Controversial No-Ball Using WPL Reference

With only a handful of games remaining in the league stage, 7 out of the 10 teams are still battling it out for a place in the IPL 2023 playoffs. While defending champions Gujarat Titans have already booked their berth in the playoffs, seven teams are in contention for a place in the last four. With almost no margin for error, one umpiring blunder could prove costly for the teams that are in contention. In general, the umpiring hasn't been up to the standards, especially considering the high quality of cricket that has been on display.

Suryakumar Yadav 'Returns The Favour' As Virat Kohli Lights Up IPL With 6th Ton

Virat Kohli showed his true mettle after smashing his much-awaited sixth IPL century on Thursday against SunRisers Hyderabad. The stylish opener reached the triple figures in just 62 balls and powered the Royal Challengers Bangalore to an eight-wicket victory in the chase of 187. Kohli received numerous praises from the fans and former cricketers for his blistering knock. However, one wish which won a lot of hearts was from Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav, who had also scored a century a few matches ago.

IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings Aim At Qualification, Delhi Capitals Look To End Season On High

A determined Chennai Super Kings unit wouldn't mind being masters of its own fate in its bid to steamroll the already ousted Delhi Capitals, who are looking to end a forgettable IPL campaign on a high in a final league game in New Delhi on Saturday. At the moment, CSK are on second on the points table with 15 points from 13 games. But a loss against DC along with a string of unfavourable results could see the four-time champions miss out on the last leg of IPL action. A win would, however, confirm a play-off spot but whether they finish in second place or third would depend on the Lucknow Super Giants' result against Kolkata Knight Riders later in the day.

IPL 2023: Listless Kolkata Knight Riders Hoping Against Hope, Lucknow Super Giants Eyeing Back-To-Back Playoff Berth

Set to be clad in local giants Mohun Bagan's iconic green and maroon jersey, Lucknow Super Giants would find themselves at home as they look to seal their playoff berth knocking out a hapless Kolkata Knight Riders in the final IPL game, in Kolkata on Saturday. The real home team in this case, KKR, have not only complained of being let down by the conditions but their problems go deeper, having struggled to find a perfect winning combination in a topsy-turvy season, enduring seven defeats. Out of those seven, four losses were at the Eden Gardens.

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"Maybe There Was Spat Or Misbehaviour": Virender Sehwag On Umran Malik's Absence From RCB Match

Little Master tips his hat at Klaasen's 'special' IPL century: 'One of the best I've seen'

BCCI Set To Ratify Its POSH Policy And Form World Cup Working Group At SGM

On 'Disappointing' Prithvi Shaw, DC Coach Shane Watson's Blunt Reality Check

DC Owner Calls Out Officials Over Controversial No-Ball Using WPL Reference

Suryakumar Yadav 'Returns The Favour' As Virat Kohli Lights Up IPL With 6th Ton

IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings Aim At Qualification, Delhi Capitals Look To End Season On High

IPL 2023: Listless Kolkata Knight Riders Hoping Against Hope, Lucknow Super Giants Eyeing Back-To-Back Playoff Berth