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IPL 2023: On Vijay Shankar's 24-ball 63, Ravi Shastri's Interesting World Cup Remarks

Not too long ago, Vijay Shankar had become a consistent member of the Indian team in white-ball cricket. The all-rounder also earned a call-up to the Indian squad for the 2019 ODI World Cup. But, since the conclusion of the tournament, Shankar has found it tough to break into the Indian team. However, having witnessed his heroics against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has made some interesting 'World Cup' comments.

"This Is Rinku's World And We Are...": Nitish Rana's Blockbuster Reply On Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' Tweet After KKR Win

The crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad became witness to one of the most historic moments of IPL on Sunday, as Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh smashed five sixes in the final over to take his side to victory against Lucknow Super Giants. In the chase of 205, KKR needed 29 off the last over, when Rinku miraculously smashed five sixes off Yash Dayal and handed them a three-wicket win. The 25-year-old cricketer was praised by none other than Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, who also happens to be KKR's co-owner.

Once Asked To Mop Floor, Rinku Singh Scripts Surreal Tale Of Cricketing Heroics

"'You don't have to tell anyone that you mop floors at a tuition centre. Just come in the morning, do the cleaning and leave. Nobody will know.' But I didn't like the idea," Rinku Singh had once narrated his ordeal. These were his father's words to a young Rinku before he began playing at Under-16 level for Uttar Pradesh. The family of seven, which included five sons, found father Khanchand's meagre income from delivering LPG cylinders door-to-door, insufficient for financial sustenance and most of them had to do odd jobs to make ends meet. Life, indeed was tough for Rinku and his family.

Rahul Dravid And His Coaching Staff To Assemble At NCA To Chalk Out WTC Blueprint

The top Indian stars might be busy with the IPL but head coach Rahul Dravid and his team will assemble at the National Cricket Academy on Tuesday to start preparations for the World Test Championship final in June. India will meet Australia at the Oval from June 7-11 for their second consecutive appearance in a World Test Championship final. With injuries to key first team players like pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer and the main overseas match-winner Rishabh Pant, there are a lot of issues that needs to be addressed ahead of the big final.

In Search Of First Win, Delhi Capitals And Mumbai Indians Hope Local Talent Delivers

Both Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians will be expecting a lot more from their local talent as they search for their maiden victory in the Indian Premier League at the Arun Jaitely Stadium on Tuesday. It is extremely difficult to gain consistency in the highly competitive league if the Indian players are not delivering and that is what is plaguing both sides. Delhi are being forced to go back to the drawing board after three losses in as many games while perennial slow starters Mumbai have also lost two in two. Both have their work cut out in all the departments.

IPL 2023: Rohan Gavaskar Slammed For 'Rubbish' Comment On Yash Dayal After Getting Hit For 5 Sixes By Rinku Singh

The entire cricketing world is going ga-ga over what Kolkat Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh was able to pull off against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Sunday. To hit 5 consecutive sixes is no mean feat, let alone doing so in a chase while needing 28 runs from those 5 balls. As the cricketing fraternity doffed its hat to Rinku Singh, former India cricketer Rohan Gavasked earned flak on social media for his on-air comments on the bowler Yash Dayal.

"Don't Think...": Rinku Singh Reveals Chat With Umesh Yadav During 29-Run Chase In Final Over Against Gujarat Titans In IPL 2023

Batter Rinku Singh became a talk of the town after his last over heroics took Kolkata Knight Riders to victory from the jaws of defeat against Gujarat Titans on Sunday. Chasing 205, KKR needed 29 off the last over, when Rinku miraculously smashed five sixes off Yash Dayal and handed over a three-wicket win to his side. Rinku, who played a massive knock of 48 off 21 balls, had pacer Umesh Yadav standing at the non-striker's end, when he got berserk with the bat. Speaking about his mindset during that thrilling over, Rinku revealed that Umesh had advised him not to think much.

Watch: Umesh Yadav's Reaction Can't Be Missed As KKR Coach Lauds Him For Giving Strike To Rinku Singh

The 'Rinku Singh Show' was on display on Sunday evening as the Kolkata Knight Riders secured a thrilling victory over defending champions Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match. Needing 29 runs in the final over to win the match, Yash Dayal was handed the responsibility by Gujarat Titans stand-in skipper Rashid Khan. On the first delivery, Umesh Yadav took a single and gave the strike to Rinku who then slapped 5 consecutive sixes to win the match for his side in a heroic manner.

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IPL 2023: On Vijay Shankar's 24-ball 63, Ravi Shastri's Interesting World Cup Remarks

"This Is Rinku's World And We Are...": Nitish Rana's Blockbuster Reply On Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' Tweet After KKR Win

Once Asked To Mop Floor, Rinku Singh Scripts Surreal Tale Of Cricketing Heroics

Rahul Dravid And His Coaching Staff To Assemble At NCA To Chalk Out WTC Blueprint

In Search Of First Win, Delhi Capitals And Mumbai Indians Hope Local Talent Delivers

IPL 2023: Rohan Gavaskar Slammed For 'Rubbish' Comment On Yash Dayal After Getting Hit For 5 Sixes By Rinku Singh

"Don't Think...": Rinku Singh Reveals Chat With Umesh Yadav During 29-Run Chase In Final Over Against Gujarat Titans In IPL 2023

Watch: Umesh Yadav's Reaction Can't Be Missed As KKR Coach Lauds Him For Giving Strike To Rinku Singh