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Watch: "Like Father, Like Son"- Hardik Pandya Has Some Serious Competition As He Faces A Special Bowler

Gujarat Titans have started off their IPL 2023 campaign on a memorable note. The defending champions have registered two victories back-to-back and are now eyeing their third win as they face Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. The Hardik Pandya-led side are looking flawless in terms of their strategies and gameplay as they are playing fearless cricket, just like last year. As the game against KKR is approaching, GT posted a very adorable reel on their Instagram, where skipper Hardik can be seen playing cricket with his son, Agastya.

Sanju Samson Surpasses Ajinkya Rahane For This Massive Milestone

India batter and Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson became the highest run-scorer for his franchise in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday. He accomplished this landmark during his side's match against Punjab Kings at Guwahati. In the match, during a run chase of 198 runs, Samson scored 42 off 25 balls. His knock consisted of five fours and a six. Runs flowed from his bat at a strike rate of 168.00. His innings was ended by pacer Nathan Ellis, who dismissed him after Matthew Short caught him.

England bowler Topley suffers shoulder injury ahead of World Cup

England bowler Reece Topley has suffered an injury setback ahead of this year's Cricket World Cup after being ruled out of the Indian Premier League due to a dislocated shoulder.

Watch: England Great Graeme Swann Does "Naagin" Dance During IPL 2023 Commentary. Internet Amazed

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one big celebration of T20 cricket. Over the last decade and half, IPL has privided enough entertainment on the cricket field and off it too. Even the most serious cricketers sometimes bring out their humorous side at the sidelines of this tournament. The same was visible from England spin great Graeme Swann, who is one of the experts for IPL 2023's digital broadcasters Jio Cinema, ahead of the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Ahead of the match, Swan could be see doing the 'Naagin' dance with his fellow commentators.

Bangladesh vs Ireland, One-Off Test, Day 4 Live Score: Ireland Look To Extend Lead vs Bangladesh

BAN vs IRE, One-Off Test Live Updates: Ireland resume their second innings at 286/8 against Bangladesh on Day 4 of the one-off Test, leading the hosts by 131 runs in Dhaka. Andy McBrine was unbeaten on 71 at stumps and the visitors will look to extend their lead over the hosts. Earlier, debutant Lorcan Tucker on Thursday became only the second Irishman to hit a Test century, leading a tenacious fightback against Bangladesh. Tucker made 108 off 162 balls before falling to the bowling of Ebadot Hossain, with Shoriful Islam taking the catch at extra cover. The 26-year-old Tucker hit 14 fours and a six during his time at the crease.(LIVE SCORECARD)

IPL 2023 - "Hasn't Done Much But...": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts KKR Star For Repeated Failures After Duck vs RCB

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 was witness to an entertaining match on Thursday as Kolkata Knight Riders clashed against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens. Giong into the match, the odds were in favour of the Faf du Plessis-led RCB as they had beaten Mumbai Indians in their first match. KKR, on the other hand, were coming into the match after a loss to Punjab Kings. However what happened, was the exact opposite. Batting first KKR notched a huge total of 204/7 despite being 89/5 at one stage. Though much was expected from RCB's chase, KKR spinners struck at regular intervals as RCB lost the match by big margin.

Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After KKR vs RCB Match: KKR Rise To 3rd Spot, RCB Go Down To 7th

Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a big win against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Thursday. Batting first, KKR were boosted by half-centuries from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Shardul Thakur, while Rinku Singh scored a fiery 46 as the team notch a total of 204/7. Chasing the huge total, RCB could never find a solid stand as they were all out for 123 in 17.4 overs. With the win KKR rose from the seventh place to the the third place (2 points in 2 games, NRR +2.056) while RCB went down from the third place to seventh spot (2 points in 2 games, NRR -1.256). The Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (4 points in 2 games, NRR +0.700) continue to hold the top spot in the points table.

Watch: MS Dhoni Gets Special Greetings From India Great For Hitting 2 Sixes For CSK vs LSG

There are only a few cricketers in the world that has the aura as of MS Dhoni. The Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter joined the Indian team in 2004 and by the time he retired in 2020, he ended his career at the highest level as one of the all-time greats. His tactical acumen on the ground and simplicity in life has influnced a lot of youngsters. However, not only the aspiring cricketers are a fan of the player, but also the former ones have been bowled over by the majestic Dhoni; a glimpse of which was seen when ex-India player and one of current IPL commentators Krishnamachari Srikkanth met him recently at a hotel.

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Watch: "Like Father, Like Son"- Hardik Pandya Has Some Serious Competition As He Faces A Special Bowler

Sanju Samson Surpasses Ajinkya Rahane For This Massive Milestone

England bowler Topley suffers shoulder injury ahead of World Cup

Watch: England Great Graeme Swann Does "Naagin" Dance During IPL 2023 Commentary. Internet Amazed

Bangladesh vs Ireland, One-Off Test, Day 4 Live Score: Ireland Look To Extend Lead vs Bangladesh

IPL 2023 - "Hasn't Done Much But...": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts KKR Star For Repeated Failures After Duck vs RCB

Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After KKR vs RCB Match: KKR Rise To 3rd Spot, RCB Go Down To 7th

Watch: MS Dhoni Gets Special Greetings From India Great For Hitting 2 Sixes For CSK vs LSG