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"Unacceptable Behaviour": Simon Doull Blasts PBKS Star On-air during IPL match

No matter what is the reputation of the player, former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull doesn't belive in mincing his words when doing commentary. Having criticised top players like Babar Azam and Virat Kohli in the past, Doull took a swipe at South Africa and Punjab Kings pacer Kagiso Rabada during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Friday. Doull, who was commentating during the match, slammed Rabada for his 'unacceptable behaviour' as the express pacer bowled a couple of no-balls by overstepping during the match against Lucknow Super Giants.

Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2023: Will MS Dhoni And Co. Make Any Changes?

Four-time champions Chennai Super Kings are all set to take on Punjab Kings in their next IPL 2023 match on Sunday at Chepauk. The MS Dhoni-led side will be coming to this clash after facing a 32-run defeat against Rajasthan Royals but they will be favorites in the match against PBKS. CSK are dealing with the injury concerns of Deepak Chahar and Ben Stokes but have managed the proceedings well as youngsters like Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, and others are contributing well. There are chances that CSK might go ahead with their same side against PBKS.

"CC Ritika Bhabhi": Yuzvendra Chahal's Hilarious Wish On Rohit Sharma's Birthday Is Viral

India's all-format skipper Rohit Sharma turned 36 on Sunday. This right-handed batter has entertained and mesmerised audiences worldwide with his classy strokeplay and calm mindset while batting or captaining his side. On the occasion of his 36th birthday, fans and fellow cricketers took to social media to extend birthday greetings. However, a specific greeting that has gone viral on the internet is from India and Rajasthan Royals spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Rohit and Chahal share a vibrant bond that has been witnessed by fans on a number of occasions, both on the field and on social media. This was another occasion.

On 'Inexperienced Indian Batters' Question, DC Star Mitchell Marsh's Honest Response

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has defended his side's Indian batters after they failed to resurrect the run chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad, saying the game was not lost due to their inexperience and the 198-run target was "far too many" in the end. In a sensational all-round effort, Marsh scalped four wickets and then struck a breezy 39-ball 63 but once he was dismissed DC imploded with the inexperienced Indian players failing to score the required runs as they lost by nine runs.

"We Can't Be This Sloppy": Nitish Rana's Brutal KKR Assessment After Gujarat Titans Defeat In IPL 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana was extremely critical of his side and he lamented the lack of partnerships during the loss against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Saturday. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was in sparkling form with an explosive 81 but the other batters were unable to play big knocks and as a result, KKR fell 10-20 runs short of a competitive total. Rana said that his side was ‘sloppy' and pointed out that they will have to “do well in these little moments”.

Watch: Virat Kohli Imitates Faf Du Plessis' Unique Batting Style. Reaction Is Pure Gold

Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis have been the top performers for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and both batters are ranked among the top when it comes to the Orange Cap list. In the past couple of years, Du Plessis and Kohli have also developed a camaraderie that has translated onto the pitch, and in a video going viral on social media, both of them were having fun on the field. In the video, Kohli was shadow-practicing just behind Du Plessis and he was trying to copy the unique batting stance of the South Africa international. Kohli played few shots in the South African's style and both of them broke into laughter after some time.

Fakhar Zaman Hits Third Successive Ton As Pakistan Beat New Zealand

Fakhar Zaman smashed a third consecutive century to guide Pakistan to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second one-day international on Saturday. The 33-year-old left-handed opener hit an undefeated 180 off 144 balls for his tenth ODI hundred. It followed his 117 in the first match and 101 against the same opponents in January as Pakistan chased a stiff 337-run target in 48.2 overs. The win gives Pakistan a 2-0 lead in the five-match series with the last three matches in Karachi on May 3, 5 and 7.

Dinesh Karthik Picks This Left-Handed Batter As 'Next Big Name' In IPL

Out-of-favour India cricketer Dinesh Karthik has backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to become the 'next big name' in the Indian Premier League. The batting southpaw was bought by Rajasthan Royals at the price of Rs 2.4 crore in IPL 2020 auctions. He had won the Player of the Tournament award in the 2020 U-19 World Cup. In the ongoing IPL season, Jaiswal has been a superb performer with 304 runs to his name across 8 matches at an average of 38. Also, his strike rate has been 147.57.

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"Unacceptable Behaviour": Simon Doull Blasts PBKS Star On-air during IPL match

Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2023: Will MS Dhoni And Co. Make Any Changes?

"CC Ritika Bhabhi": Yuzvendra Chahal's Hilarious Wish On Rohit Sharma's Birthday Is Viral

On 'Inexperienced Indian Batters' Question, DC Star Mitchell Marsh's Honest Response

"We Can't Be This Sloppy": Nitish Rana's Brutal KKR Assessment After Gujarat Titans Defeat In IPL 2023

Watch: Virat Kohli Imitates Faf Du Plessis' Unique Batting Style. Reaction Is Pure Gold

Fakhar Zaman Hits Third Successive Ton As Pakistan Beat New Zealand

Dinesh Karthik Picks This Left-Handed Batter As 'Next Big Name' In IPL