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Watch: Smriti Mandhana Bowls In WPL, India Teammate Draws Comparisons With Virat Kohli

It was a disappointing show from Smriti Mandhana in the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League as the star batter failed to score big for Royal Challengers Bangalore and her team also failed to reach the play-offs. However, the RCB skipper had a surprise up her sleeve in the final group stage match against Mumbai Indians on Tuesday. Mandhana, who was bought for a record Rs 3.4 crore, bowled for the first time in the tournament and the video has quickly gone viral on social media as she rarely bowls. Mandhana's action reminded fans of Virat Kohli who is also well known for his distinctive bowling action and even her India teammate Harleen Deol reacted to her bowling.

Massive Blow For Sunrisers Hyderabad! Star Cricketer To Miss IPL 2023: Report

Prolific England batter Jonny Bairstow will miss the entire IPL this year as his cricket board refused to grant him No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play in the high-profile T20 league beginning on March 31, according to a report. The 33-year-old Bairstow is recovering from a leg injury he sustained in September last year. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), however, cleared all-rounder Liam Livingstone, who is coming back after recovering from his knee and ankle injuries, to play in the IPL. Punjab Kings had bought Livingstone and Bairstow for Rs 11.50 crores and Rs 6.75 crores respectively during the IPL auction.

Who Can Succeed Hardik Pandya As Gujarat Titans Captain In IPL? Team Official Has Clear Answer

Young India opener Shubman Gill has "smart cricketing brain" and can emerge as leader of the Gujarat Titans in the future due to his conduct and work ethics, said the IPL team's director of cricket Vikram Solanki on Thursday. Gill has become an integral part of the Indian side over the last six months or so given his all-round performances which includes a double century against New Zealand in ODIs. He also had a successful outing with the Gujarat Titans in their title-winning campaign last year. While Pandya is set to continue as GT skipper in their second IPL season, Gill is also being seen as a leader within the core group.

Watch: AB De Villiers Stops Short Of Calling Virat Kohli 'Old', Leaves India Batter In Splits

In a fun chat on YouTube, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers had a gala time as they discussed some intriguing chapters of their careers. From sharing hilarious anecdotes to discussing their struggles on the field, the two cricketing superstars entertained fans to the full. During the chat, however, a statement from de Villiers left Kohli in absolute splits. The moment came when the former South Africa player almost called Kohli ‘old' before correcting himself and branding him as a ‘Very Very Senior Player'. Kohli couldn't control his laughter seeing de Villiers' attempt.

"Need This Kinda Consistency": Twitter Trolls Suryakumar Yadav For Registering Third Consecutive Golden Duck

India's star batter Suryakumar Kumar suffered his third consecutive golden duck on Wednesday in a thrilling third and final one-day international against Australia. The 360-degree player -- who is the number one T20I batter -- is yet to establish himself in the 50-over format. In the first game against Australia, Suryakumar was caught plumb in front of the stumps by an inswinging delivery from Mitchell Starc. In the second ODI, he was dismissed by the same bowler in an identical manner. In the third ODI, Ashton Agar cleaned Suryakumar up with a quick delivery which was fired onto the stumps.

"You Can't Have A Family Commitment": India Great Blasts Rohit Sharma

Indian cricket team legend Sunil Gavaskar was not happy with skipper Rohit Sharma missing the first ODI encounter against Australia due to “family commitments” and said that such reasons have no place on the year of the ODI World Cup. Hardik Pandya led the team in Rohit's absence and the hosts were able to clinch the victory thanks to a solid knock from KL Rahul. However, Rohit's return to the side was not enough for them to clinch the series as the visitors won the next two matches. Gavaskar was not happy with the decision taken by Rohit and said that the team needs a “continuity in leadership”.

Bangladesh vs Ireland, 3rd ODI Live: Bangladesh Aim To Seal Series, Ireland Look To Fight Back

Bangladesh vs Ireland, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: Bangladesh will eye a series victory while Ireland will aim to the level things when the two teams meet for the third and final ODI on Thursday. The match will take place at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet. In the first game, Bangladesh registered a massive 183-run victory, while the second match was abandoned due to rain after the hosts posted a total of 349 for 6 in 50 overs. (LIVE SCORECARD)

IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Can Replace Injured Shreyas Iyer As Kolkata Knight Riders Skipper

Kolkata Knight Riders were dealt a massive blow ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 as sources told NDTV that skipper Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to injury. Shreyas suffered a back injury during the Test series against Australia and he is scheduled to undergo back surgery that will sideline him for 2-3 months. The absence of Iyer – who was bought for Rs 12.25 crore in 2022 – will be huge for KKR as they will be missing a prominent batter. In the absence of Shreyas, here are the three cricketers who can replace him as KKR skipper -

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Watch: Smriti Mandhana Bowls In WPL, India Teammate Draws Comparisons With Virat Kohli

Massive Blow For Sunrisers Hyderabad! Star Cricketer To Miss IPL 2023: Report

Who Can Succeed Hardik Pandya As Gujarat Titans Captain In IPL? Team Official Has Clear Answer

Watch: AB De Villiers Stops Short Of Calling Virat Kohli 'Old', Leaves India Batter In Splits

"Need This Kinda Consistency": Twitter Trolls Suryakumar Yadav For Registering Third Consecutive Golden Duck

"You Can't Have A Family Commitment": India Great Blasts Rohit Sharma

Bangladesh vs Ireland, 3rd ODI Live: Bangladesh Aim To Seal Series, Ireland Look To Fight Back

IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Can Replace Injured Shreyas Iyer As Kolkata Knight Riders Skipper