Ahmedabad to host IPL final again
Ahmedabad will host the Indian Premier League (IPL) final for a second year running while Chennai will stage two playoff matches, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Friday.
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IPL 2023 Playoffs And Final Schedule Announced, Title-Decider To Be Held In Ahmedabad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule and venues for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 playoffs and final on Friday. The three playoff matches -- Qualifier 1, Eliminator, and Qualifier 2 -- will be held on May 23, May 24 and May 26 respectively. The final will be held on May 28 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Qualifier 1 and Eliminator will be held in Chennai. The Qualifier 2 will be held in Ahmedabad.
"Massive Respect": Kuldeep Yadav Lauds Delhi Capital Star's Comeback
Delhi Capitals (DC) registered their first victory in the IPL 2023 after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by four wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. The Delhi Capitals dismissed the Kolkata Knight Riders for 127 before chasing down the total in 19.2 overs. Experienced pacer Ishant Sharma made a memorable comeback in the IPL, claiming two wickets in the match against KKR. The 34-year-old proved his mettle in his comeback IPL match in nearly two years, clocking 140 kmph-mark during his four-over spell. He finished with 2-19 and was named 'Player of the Match' as Delhi Capitals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets and four deliveries.
On Losing Twitter Blue Tick, Sachin Tendulkar's Brilliant Response To Fan
A number of 'Recognised' Twitter accounts saw their Blue Ticks being taken away on Friday morning. Among those who were left without the Verified Checkmarks were ace cricketing personalities like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, etc. The move by Twitter led to questions being raised by fans. One of the fans even asked the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar about how he would know who the real Sachin Tendulkar is on Twitter without the Blue Chekmark. The Master Blaster gave a beautiful response to the worried fan.
"Clown In Cricket Circus": Ramiz Raja's Crude Jibe At New Pakistan Cricket Director
Ramiz Raja has launched a scathing attack on Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi over the appointment of Mickey Arthur as director of cricket of the senior men's team. On Thursday, PCB confirmed the appointment of Arthur as the men's team director, a post which will ensure him play a major role in the preparations for the 50-over World Cup to be held in India later this year. However, the former Pakistan captain Raja tore into the PCB chief Sethi, calling the announcement 'crazy as a clown in a village circus' stuff.
Asia Cup Saga: Amid Tug Of War With BCCI, Pak Board Chief Shares Final Plan
The PCB has proposed that India can play their Asia Cup matches at a neutral venue while Pakistan and other competing teams play in the host country, its chief Najam Sethi revealed on Friday. Sethi said they have sent a proposal to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had refused to travel to Pakistan due to political tension between the two nations and demanded the shifting of the continental tournament to a neutral venue.
"Feel There Is An Imbalance...": Sachin Tendulkar's Huge Take On ODIs
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar on Friday said that One-day cricket is heavily tilted towards the batters and the imbalance between the bat and the ball must be looked into, adding that Test format needs to be played on all kinds of pitches to keep the fans interested. The objectivity of playing the ODI format, in the age of T20 cricket, is already a subject of debate and discussion with many of the opinion that it's enough for the game to keep just the shortest version and the five-day format, considered the real test of a cricketer.
"You're the Love of My Life": Yuzvendra Chahal's Proposal For Rajasthan Royals Teammate Jos Buttler Goes Viral
Yuzvendra Chahal is famous for his antics on social media and just recently, his dance performance with Rajasthan Royals teammate Joe Root went viral. This time, he was paired with another England international Jos Buttler for a team-bonding activity organised by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise and the duo came up with more internet gold. Chahal was asked to propose to Buttler and he got down on his knees and came up with a perfect proposal for the explosive opener.