Ballance retires from all forms of game
Former England batter Gary Ballance announced his retirement from cricket on Wednesday, four months after leaving Yorkshire following the racism scandal involving Azeem Rafiq.
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"Gone One Up On Sachin": Ravi Shastri Tells Arjun Tendulkar. His Response Is Honest
Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rohit Sharma must've been the most nervous captain after he decided to hand the ball to Arjun Tendulkar in the final over against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). Needed to defend 20 runs off the final over, Arjun, who is the son of batting great Sachin Tendulkar, didn't disappoint his captain as he conceded just five runs and picked the wicket of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. It was a special moment for the 23-year-old as it was his first wicket in the tournament.
"Just Trying To Copy...": MS Dhoni Opens Up On Posing Like Rajinikanth In Special Photo
MS Dhoni's popularity in Chennai is huge. For the Indian cricket great from Jharkhand, Chennai is more than just a second home. Fans often turn up at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai just to see Dhoni practice. There's many reason for his popularity as under Dhoni, CSK has become one of the most consistent sides in the IPL. There's another heart-throb of Chennai - Superstar Rajinikanth. The actor has a mass following not just in Chennai but across India, just like Dhoni.
Ex-India Star Names Mumbai Indians Player As "Next Superstar In World Cricket". It's Not Ishan Kishan Or Suryakumar Yadav
Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan was full of praise for Mumbai Indians all-rounder Cameron Green after his match-winning performance against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in an IPL 2023 match on Tuesday. Green, who was bought by MI for Rs 17.50 crore during the IPL 2023 mini auction, steered the team to 192/5 with an attacking 64 following his promotion to number three. He also scalped the all-important wicket of SRH captain Aiden Markram to dent SRH's chase. Speaking after the match, Pathan suggested that Green will the next superstar in world cricket.
Watch: Sachin Tendulkar Shares Heartwarming Moment With Son Arjun Tendulkar, Message Wins Hearts
It was a memorable outing for Arjun Tendulkar as the young left-arm pacer claimed his first wicket in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 during the match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday. He produced a disciplined spell of bowling in the early overs and then came back to bowl a tidy final over where he conceded just four runs. Arjun received a lot of praise from several ex-cricketers and at the end of the match, he shared a heartwarming moment with father Sachin Tendulkar. The legendary India cricketer felicitated Arjun for his performance and even cracked a hilarious joke.
Virat Kohli Was Approached By Another IPL Team. Here's How The RCB Star Replied
Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bangalore are practically synonymous when it comes to the Indian Premier League. The star India batter has played for the franchise since the inception of the tournament back in 2008 and he has emerged as a mega star to the RCB fans. In a recent interaction with former India cricketer Robin Uthappa on JioCinema, Kohli opened up on his partnership with RCB over the years and even spoke about another franchise that came close to acquiring his services. However, the former India skipper was quick to point out that his plan for his career was not aligned with that team.
Nitin Menon Takes Umpire Review During Arjun Tendulkar's Over vs SRH. Twitter Surprised
Mumbai Indians got a hattrick of wins on Tuesday when they defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 14 runs in their IPL 2023 match. Asked to bat first, the Rohit Sharma-led side posted a total of 192/5 in 20 overs, courtesy of Cameron Green's unbeaten knock of 64 runs. Later, SRH were bundled out 178 after the entire bowling unit contributed in team's victory. However, a strange moment, involving umpire Nitin Menon, caught everyone's attention and became one of the major highlights of the match.
"The Coach Will Be Under Pressure If...": MS Dhoni's Witty Reply On IPL 'Call'
Speculations of MS Dhoni's IPL retirement are rife this year. Despite nearing the age of 42, the wicketkeeper-batter is still active in the Indian T20 tournament as a player. For the past couple of years, every season is speculated to be his last one, but Dhoni keeps surprising his fans with yet another appearance in the league. The 2023 season is no exception! Dhoni had called time on his international career in August 2020, but in IPL, he continues to spread his charm with some sensational batting and superb glovework behind the stumps.