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Big Decision By ICC Ahead OF World Test Championship Final, 'Soft Signal' By On-field Umpires Scrapped

The ICC has decided to do away with the contentious 'soft signal' by on-field officials, which had often been criticised by experts as it is believed to have created more confusion for TV umpires after a decision was referred upstairs. The 'soft signal' was used to determine the validity of catches taken inches off the ground, which couldn't necessarily be confirmed through naked eye. According to ICC rules, a "soft signal is the visual communication by the bowler's end umpire to the third umpire (accompanied by additional information via two-way radio where necessary) of his/her initial on-field decision prior to initiating an Umpire Review."

"Keep Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Fresh For ODIs, Tests": Ravi Shastri All For Big Change In India's T20I Team

After the 2022 T20 World Cup, where India could not go beyond the semi-final stage, there have been deliberations on whether fresh blood and ideas needed to be introduced in the T20I team. Many reports suggested that Hardik Pandya getting regular opportunities as the Indian T20I captain, after the World Cup, is an indication in that direction. While the discussions continue on that front, former India coach Ravi Shastri has suggested that it's time to give youngsters a chance in the T20I squad. In a discussion on ESPNCricinfo, one of the panelists asked: "Potential Shubman Gll, Yashasvi jaiswal, Hardik Pandya at No. 3, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Jitesh Sharma, very fresh team from the past, would cup do they make the top 6?"

IPL 2023: LSG Look To Halt Mumbai Indians' Momentum In Crucial Clash

Mumbai Indians are on a roll in the business end of the tournament and Lucknow Super Giants will be aiming to halt their momentum on a tricky pitch in the IPL in Lucknow on Tuesday. Mumbai Indians are third on the points table with 14 points and with a point less from same the number of games, LSG are holding on to the fourth spot. Both teams will be looking to get out of the danger zone as eight teams remain in the play-off contention.

IPL 2023: Dinesh Karthik Registers Unwanted Batting Record During Match Against RR

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik registered an unwanted batting record to his name in his Indian Premier League (IPL) during his side's match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday. In the match, he was dismissed for a two-ball duck by Adam Zampa. This was his 16th duck in IPL, joint-most by any player in IPL history. Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma also has 16 ducks in IPL. After these two batters, Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) and Mandeep Singh have 15 ducks each in IPL.

"If I Had Bowled...": Virat Kohli's Hilarious Comment On RR's 59 vs RCB. Watch

It was a happy Royal Challengers Bangalore dressing room on Sunday after a big win over Rajasthan Royals. Chasing a total of 172, RR ended their innings on the third-lowest score in IPL history. They bundled out 59 in 10.3 overs. RCB won the match by massive 112 runs in Jaipur on Sunday. RCB has the record of scoring the lowest total in IPL. They were all out for 49 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017. The second-lowest total also belongs to RR, as they scored just 58 runs against the same opponent RCB in the year 2009.

GT vs SRH, Live Score, IPL 2023: GT Look To Seal Top Spot Against Struggling SRH

GT vs SRH, IPL 2023, Live Updates:Gujarat Titans will be facing Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2023 match on Monday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Another win should be enough for defending champions Gujarat Titans to seal a play-off berth while Sunrisers, who have only four wins from 11 games, are all but out of the reckoning. Gujarat remain the table leaders and tend to quickly learn from their mistakes. Sunrisers, on the other hand, will be at the mercy of other teams after losing to Lucknow Super Giants from a winning position.

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar's Old Video Praising Prabhsimran Singh Resurfaces After Maiden Century

Prabhsimran Singh's magnificent maiden IPL hundred was well complemented by Harpreet Brar's four wicket haul as Punjab Kings on Saturday kept their slim play-off hopes alive with a comprehensive 31-run win over Delhi Capitals, who were knocked out of contention in the process. Prabhsimran showed tremendous resolve to score 65-ball 103 to single-handedly power PBKS to 167 for 7. The Shikhar Dhawan-led side kept losing wickets at regular intervals, but Prabhsimran heroic effort took them to a really good total. PBKS eventually won the game by 31 runs and the right-handed opener was named the Player of the Match.

LSG's Tweet On RCB's Win Over RR Triggers Epic Gautam Gambhir-Virat Kohli Memes

Royal Challengers Bangalore put in arguably their finest performance of the season, bundling out Rajasthan Royals for just 59 runs while defending their total of 171 in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match. In what was a must-win battle for both sides, the resounding victory gave RCB a big push in their hopes of a top-four finish. As fans went ga-ga over the Bengaluru franchise's performance against the Rajasthan, even Lucknow Super Giants took to Twitter to hail Faf du Plessis & Co. As a result, Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir memes flooded the internet.

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Big Decision By ICC Ahead OF World Test Championship Final, 'Soft Signal' By On-field Umpires Scrapped

"Keep Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Fresh For ODIs, Tests": Ravi Shastri All For Big Change In India's T20I Team

IPL 2023: LSG Look To Halt Mumbai Indians' Momentum In Crucial Clash

IPL 2023: Dinesh Karthik Registers Unwanted Batting Record During Match Against RR

"If I Had Bowled...": Virat Kohli's Hilarious Comment On RR's 59 vs RCB. Watch

GT vs SRH, Live Score, IPL 2023: GT Look To Seal Top Spot Against Struggling SRH

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar's Old Video Praising Prabhsimran Singh Resurfaces After Maiden Century

LSG's Tweet On RCB's Win Over RR Triggers Epic Gautam Gambhir-Virat Kohli Memes