cricket - players.bio

"The Mango Guy": Naveen-Ul-Haq, After His 'Sweet Mangoes' Insta Post, Gets New Nickname From Nicholas Pooran

Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq and mangoes seem to have a quirky relationship. It all started when the bowler got social media buzzing with a post about mangoes. "Sweet mango's," wrote the Afghanistan star while sharing a picture of mangoes being put in front of a TV screen that had Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians match going on. It is worth noting that the visual the TV screen showed was right after Kohli (1) was dismissed. Given Naveen had a clash with Kohli around a week before, fans speculated it to be the pacer's dig at the India batter.

On Fan's "MS Dhoni's Coolness Or Virat Kohli's Aggression" Query, Ravi Shastri's Epic Take

Prior to current captain Rohit Sharma's tenure, Team India had two contrasting leaders in MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. While Dhoni is known for his cool and calm demeanor, Kohli made his name with his aggressive approach on the field. Under Dhoni, India won the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. On the other hand, Kohli led Team India to new heights in the longest format of the game. On being asked to pick between Kohli and Dhoni's captaincy styles, former India head coach Ravi Shastri came up with an epic respose.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Host Dinner For Team RCB At Their Resto-Bar In Mumbai

Royal Challengers Bangalore's campaign in IPL 2023 is no less than any rollercoaster ride. After starting their journey with a thumping win, the Faf du Plessis-led team faced some back-to-back defeats. However, they registered a massive 112-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in their previous match and kept their hopes of qualification alive. Amid the intense competition on the field, RCB players took some time off from their busy schedules as star batter Virat Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma hosted a dinner for the entire team at their resto-bar in Mumbai.

LSG vs MI, Live Score, IPL 2023: MI Take On LSG As Race To Playoffs Heats Up

LSG vs MI, IPL 2023, Live Updates:Lucknow Super Giants will be squaring off against Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2023 match on Tuesday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. MI 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. Suryakumar Yadav is back to his breathtaking best and played a huge role in Mumbai's wins in the previous two games. Then LSG have players who can win for the game even from a hopeless situation, like Nicholas Pooran did against Sunrisers.

Brian Lara Admits Not Getting to grips With Hectic IPL Season

Legendary West Indian Brian Lara has conceded that he was not able to come to "grips" with the rigours and emotions of the tournament in his first year as Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach as the franchise once again made an early exit from the IPL. Defending champions Gujarat Titans became the first team to make the playoffs following heir their 34-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad on Monday. The result also knocked out the Lara-coached side who still have two more matches left.

'Shimron Hetmyer Was Available, Did Not Get Selected': West Indies' Lead Selector Desmond Haynes

West Indies men's lead selector Desmond Haynes informed that Shimron Hetmyer had made himself available for the ODI World Cup 2023 qualifiers in Zimbabwe but did not get selected as per ESPNcricinfo. He further said that the selectors wanted to keep the same team which did well in the white ball series in South Africa earlier this year. Hetmyer has impressed everyone with his recent performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League tournament. He has played 13 matches so far in IPL where he has scored 254 runs with a strike rate of 150.30.

Is Kevin Pietersen, MS Dhoni's First Test Wicket? England Star Wants "To Put To Bed All These Claims"

The legend of MS Dhoni grows stronger by the day. The most successful Indian cricket team captain ever, has been receiving great cheers wherever he is playing in the IPL 2023. According to several reports and former Indian cricketers like Mohammed Kaif this might be Dhoni's last edition as a player in the IPL. However, the man himself has not spoken about it. In fact, at the toss of Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2023 match against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow, Dhoni was asked by Danny Morrison: "Clearly this wonderful swansong tour, your last. How are you enjoying it?" To which, MS Dhoni said: "You have decided it is my last (smiles)."

Punjab Kings Eye Big Win To Keep Play-Off Hopes Alive vs Delhi Capitals

Punjab Kings will be eager to register a big win to keep their IPL play-off hopes alive against wooden spooners Delhi Capitals, who will play for pride when the two teams face off in Dharamsala on Wednesday. It has been a roller-coaster ride for PBKS, with six losses and as many wins. They are placed at eighth spot with 12 points and are still in contention to make the qualifiers. However, they need to improve their net run rate (NRR), which stands at -0.268. A 31-run win against the Capitals last week boosted their NRR and morale and the Shikhar Dhawan-led side will hope for an encore and then hope that other results go their way.

Contacts

Cricket Sport News

"The Mango Guy": Naveen-Ul-Haq, After His 'Sweet Mangoes' Insta Post, Gets New Nickname From Nicholas Pooran

On Fan's "MS Dhoni's Coolness Or Virat Kohli's Aggression" Query, Ravi Shastri's Epic Take

Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Host Dinner For Team RCB At Their Resto-Bar In Mumbai

LSG vs MI, Live Score, IPL 2023: MI Take On LSG As Race To Playoffs Heats Up

Brian Lara Admits Not Getting to grips With Hectic IPL Season

'Shimron Hetmyer Was Available, Did Not Get Selected': West Indies' Lead Selector Desmond Haynes

Is Kevin Pietersen, MS Dhoni's First Test Wicket? England Star Wants "To Put To Bed All These Claims"

Punjab Kings Eye Big Win To Keep Play-Off Hopes Alive vs Delhi Capitals