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Watch: Ritika Sajdeh's Expression Says It All As Ishan Kishan's Powerful Shot Hits Rohit Sharma In SRH vs MI IPL 2023 Game

In Mumbai Indians' Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 game SunRisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Tuesday, Rohit Sharma joined an elite club as he became only the fourth batter to score over 6000 runs in the league. Only Virat Kohli, David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan are the other batters to have scored over 6000 runs in the IPL. The match was also witness to a strange incident. In the fourth over by Marco Jansen, Ishan Kishan smashed the fourth ball straight at the non-striker's end where Rohit was standing. It hit Rohit's pad and the MI skipper looked to be trouble. Even his wife Ritika Sajdeh looked concerned, however, Rohit was back on his feet in no time.

Mohammed Siraj Reports Corrupt Approach To BCCI's Anti Corruption Unit: Sources

Star India pacer Mohammed Siraj, who is currently playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 for the Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore, has reported a "corrupt approach" to BCCI's Anti Corruption Unit (ACU). Sources told NDTV that an unknown man, who is said to be a driver, sought inside information from Siraj on RCB. The BCCI has a strict code of conduct when it comes to corrupt approach. If a player or an official fail to report a corrupt approach, he can be sanctioned as well.

Out-of-form Warner makes Australia's Ashes squad

Under-pressure David Warner was on Wednesday spared the axe and included in Australia's squad for the first two Ashes Tests and the World Test Championship final, while all-rounder Mitchell Marsh earned a recall.

"Sachin's Face After Arjun...": Harsha Bhogle's Tweet Sums Up A Proud Father's Emotion

Arjun Tendulkar stole the show after he successfully defended 20 runs in the last over to secure a memorable win for the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. With SunRisers Hyderabad eight wickets down, Arjun conceded just five runs and picked the wicket of Bhuvneshwar Kumar on the penultimate ball of the match. It was his first wicket in the tournament, after having went wicketless on his debut last week against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

"Would Have Become Egoistic Maniac But...": Virat Kohli Reveals The Person Who Lifted Him During Low Phase

Virat Kohli has been going great in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. He has scored three half-centuries already and is among the top run-getters in the league. The form is an extension of Kohli's performance for the Indian team in recent times. Since the 2022 Asia Cup, where he scored his maiden T20I ton, Kohli has been very consistent. He is now second to only the great Sachin Tendulkar in terms of number of international centuries. However, there was a lengthy period before the Asia Cup, where a century drought led to several experts pointing out that all was not well with Kohli. The ex India skipper even took a brief break from the game.

"Life Has Come...": Rohit Sharma On Playing With Arjun Tendulkar

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma lauded Arjun Tendulkar's performance in his team's victory over Sunrisers Hyderbad, saying the medium pacer has clarity of thought when it comes to his bowling. Tendulkar, playing his second IPL game, delivered under pressure as he defended 20 runs off the final over to secure a 14-run for MI against Sunrisers. The medium pacer bowled a tight final over, choosing to go full and wide. He also snapped his maiden wicket in the process.

English Premier League 'Going On For Years, But Here in Two Years...': Ravi Shastri's Unique Praise For IPL

The IPL has always had quality, but what took it to another level was the successful hosting of the league in South Africa in 2009, and the interest it generated in a foreign country, feels former India coach Ravi Shastri. The second edition of the Indian Premier League had been moved to South Africa as its dates clashed with the general elections in the country. The IPL was started on this day 15 years ago. Shastri, who was part of the league's governing council then, reminisced about the tournament's early days.

David Warner Returns As Australia Name Squad For WTC Final, First Two Ashes Tests

Under-pressure David Warner was Wednesday spared the axe and included in Australia's squad for the first two Ashes Tests and the World Test Championship final, while all-rounder Mitchell Marsh earned a recall. Veteran opener Warner is fighting to save his career after a lean run with the bat that had some questioning whether his time was over. But the 36-year-old will head to England as part of a 17-man squad that also includes Josh Inglis as cover for wicketkeeper Alex Carey, and Marcus Harris and Matthew Renshaw as back-up batters.

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Watch: Ritika Sajdeh's Expression Says It All As Ishan Kishan's Powerful Shot Hits Rohit Sharma In SRH vs MI IPL 2023 Game

Mohammed Siraj Reports Corrupt Approach To BCCI's Anti Corruption Unit: Sources

Out-of-form Warner makes Australia's Ashes squad

"Sachin's Face After Arjun...": Harsha Bhogle's Tweet Sums Up A Proud Father's Emotion

"Would Have Become Egoistic Maniac But...": Virat Kohli Reveals The Person Who Lifted Him During Low Phase

"Life Has Come...": Rohit Sharma On Playing With Arjun Tendulkar

English Premier League 'Going On For Years, But Here in Two Years...': Ravi Shastri's Unique Praise For IPL

David Warner Returns As Australia Name Squad For WTC Final, First Two Ashes Tests