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Watch: 'Controversial' Shafali Verma Decision Before Mumbai Indians Sealed WPL 2023 Title

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 final between Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Capitals saw the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side emerge triumphant. While there's no denying that Mumbai played the better brand of cricket in the title decider, a 'controversial' dismissal of Delhi opener Shafali Verma did become a huge talking point among fans on social media. The DC side even asked a question on social media, seeking opinions from fans on whether Shafali's dismissal was fair or not.

Kyle Mayers Or Deepak Hooda Likely To Open With KL Rahul In Lucknow Super Giant's First Two Games

In absence of Quinton de Kock, either West Indies southpaw Kyle Mayers or the flamboyant Deepak Hooda is likely to open the innings with skipper KL Rahul during Lucknow Super Giants' first two games in this edition of the IPL. With the South African team playing two ICC World Cup qualifier 50-over games against the Netherlands on March 31 and April 2, none of their top players will be available for their respective IPL sides in the first couple of games.

Watch: Rovman Powell's Gesture Saves Kid From Injury, Sustains Bruises Himself

The second T20I between West Indies and South Africa will be remembered for ages as the clash broke numerous records in the shortest format of the game. The match which was played at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Sunday, recorded the highest successful run-chase by any team to date. Asked to bat first, West Indies toyed with the Proteas fielders as Johnson Charles smashed a 39-ball century and took the visitors to a whopping total of 258/5 in 20 overs. In return, the hosts turned the table upside down after Quinton de Kock smashed a century off just 44 balls as South Africa chased down the target with six wickets and seven balls remaining. Apart from this thrilling run-chase, one thing which won the hearts of all the fans around the world was when Rovman Powell risked himself and saved a boy from getting seriously hurt.

Australian opener Cameron Bancroft joins Somerset in Ashes bid after stunning Sheffield Shield form

Somerset have confirmed that they have signed Australian opener Cameron Bancroft for the first games of the County Championship season. Bancroft, 30, is coming off a fantastic spell in red ball cricket where he was the leading scoring of the 2022/23 Sheffield Shield, scoring 945 runs at an average of 59, hitting four centuries along the way.

South Africa name strong squad for must-win Netherlands ODIs

South Africa have named a full-strength squad for their two One-Day Internationals against the Netherlands with the side needing victory in both to keep alive hopes of automatic qualification for the Cricket World Cup in India later this year.

Chennai Super Kings: Return To Fortress Chepauk, MS Dhoni's Captaincy And Ben Stokes' X-Factor

Among Indian Premier League's nine teams, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) remain sentimental favourite of the fans, primarily because of the man at the helm. The 41-year-old Dhoni, with his bulging biceps and never diminishing flash reflexes, remains a top draw even though his batting prowess hasn't got requisite return. Yet, having led the team to four titles and nine finals, his mere presence makes the opposition try to think out of the box.

Watch: Rajasthan Royals Fans Sing Jhalak Dikhla Ja For Ravichandran Ashwin. Star Quips This

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is just days away and all the teams have started their camps. The same goes for IPL 2022 runners-up Rajasthan Royals, who lost last year's final to Gujarat Titans. All the top players have already assembled in Jaipur. In a recent video posted by Rajasthan Royals on their social media handles, fans at the Sawaiman Singh Stadium could be singing "Jhalak Dikhla Ja. Ekbar Aaja Aaja"- a popular Hindi song composed and sung by Himesh Reshammiya - for star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

World Cup ticket: Proteas pace brigade return to ODI squad for critical clash against Netherlands

Proteas speedsters Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje are part of a 15-man squad named for the critical ODI clashes against the Netherlands starting later this week.

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Watch: 'Controversial' Shafali Verma Decision Before Mumbai Indians Sealed WPL 2023 Title

Kyle Mayers Or Deepak Hooda Likely To Open With KL Rahul In Lucknow Super Giant's First Two Games

Watch: Rovman Powell's Gesture Saves Kid From Injury, Sustains Bruises Himself

Australian opener Cameron Bancroft joins Somerset in Ashes bid after stunning Sheffield Shield form

South Africa name strong squad for must-win Netherlands ODIs

Chennai Super Kings: Return To Fortress Chepauk, MS Dhoni's Captaincy And Ben Stokes' X-Factor

Watch: Rajasthan Royals Fans Sing Jhalak Dikhla Ja For Ravichandran Ashwin. Star Quips This

World Cup ticket: Proteas pace brigade return to ODI squad for critical clash against Netherlands