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Watch: Shaheen Afridi Consoles Babar Azam As Lahore Qalandars Knock Peshawar Zalmi Out Of PSL

Lahore Qalandars defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 4 wickets in the Eliminator 2 of the ongoing Pakistan Super League on Friday. Mohammad Haris' 85 off 54 balls and Babar Azam's 42 off 36 steered Zalmi to 171 for 5 in 20 overs after the side opted to bat first in the game. In reply, Mirza Tahir Baig's 54 off 42 balls helped Qalandars reach home with seven balls to spare. With the win, the Shaheen Afridi-led side set up a final with Multan Sultans that will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on March 18.

Bracewell joins IPL side Bangalore, Ravindra brought into NZ squad

Michael Bracewell will miss New Zealand's one-day international series against Sri Lanka, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Saturday, after he was signed by Indian Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers Bangalore to replace Will Jacks.

Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz Live Update, WPL 2023: Playoff-Bound Mumbai Indians Take On Struggling UP Warriorz

WPL 2023, MI vs UPW Live Updates: Unbeaten Mumbai Indians take on UP Warriorz in match 15 of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai have won all five of their games so far, including an eight-wicket win over UP Warriorz in the reverse fixture. UP Warriorz, led by Alyssa Healy, have won just two of their five games so far, and need a win to stay alive in the playoff race. (Live Scorecard)

India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma Returns To Captaincy, Hosts Aim To Seal Series

The spotlight will once again be on KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja when India take on Australia in the second ODI in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, with regular captain Rohit Sharma returning to lead the side after missing the opening game in Mumbai. India defeated Australia by five wickets in a low-scoring game at the Wankhede Stadium, with Rahul, who struggled to find form during the Border-Gavaskar series leading to him being dropped for the third and fourth Tests, scoring a patient unbeaten 75 as the hosts cantered home.

"Don't Treat Me Like A Cricketer...": How Virat Kohli Startled Royal Challengers Bangalore Fitness Coach

Virat Kohli's passion for fitness is well known, but beyond the personal spectrum it has also sparked a revolution in Indian cricket with the players embracing a new culture of fitness. While Kohli is the face of that trend-setting move, Shanker Basu, the strength and conditioning coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore, has been a silent catalyst. While speaking on RCB Podcast Season 2, Basu gave some insights into the fitness world of Kohli and how it has impacted other cricketers.

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar, Dinesh Karthik Join The 'Tum Tum' Trend, But There's A Surprise

When it comes to the social media game, Indian cricketers often bring out their A-game. Current players like Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Yuzvendra Chahal among others have often been part of social media trends with some fabulous creations. Recently, members of the Indian women's cricket team made a video where they joined the 'Tum Tum' trend. Now, India and Royal Challengers Bangalore star Dinesh Karthik and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar joined the 'Tum Tum' trend but with a twist. In a video posted by Karthik on his Instagram profile, the two stars can be seen in a shadow practising cricket shots as 'Tum Tum' song plays in the background.

Royal Challengers Bangalore To Retire Jersey Numbers Worn By These Two Greats

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will retire the jersey numbers worn by AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle when the two cricketing legends are inducted into the Indian Premier League (IPL) side's Hall of Fame on March 26. "Jersey numbers 17 and 333 will be retired forever as a tribute to @ABdeVilliers17 and @henrygayle, when we induct the legends of RCB into the Hall of Fame," RCB tweeted. Jersey No. 17 had become synonymous with de Villiers, who played 11 seasons (2011-2021) for RCB and scored 4,491 runs in 156 matches for the franchise.

Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls Double Tons Put New Zealand On Top In Second Test vs Sri Lanka

Aggressive double centuries for Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls powered New Zealand's dominance in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Saturday. The Black Caps declared their first innings at an imposing 580-4 before reducing Sri Lanka to 26-2 at stumps on day two, leaving the tourists with a very slim prospect of squaring the two-match series. The in-form Williamson scored 215 and Nicholls posted a career-best 200 not out, with the pair's third-wicket stand of 363 virtually batting Sri Lanka out of the contest.

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Watch: Shaheen Afridi Consoles Babar Azam As Lahore Qalandars Knock Peshawar Zalmi Out Of PSL

Bracewell joins IPL side Bangalore, Ravindra brought into NZ squad

Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz Live Update, WPL 2023: Playoff-Bound Mumbai Indians Take On Struggling UP Warriorz

India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma Returns To Captaincy, Hosts Aim To Seal Series

"Don't Treat Me Like A Cricketer...": How Virat Kohli Startled Royal Challengers Bangalore Fitness Coach

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar, Dinesh Karthik Join The 'Tum Tum' Trend, But There's A Surprise

Royal Challengers Bangalore To Retire Jersey Numbers Worn By These Two Greats

Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls Double Tons Put New Zealand On Top In Second Test vs Sri Lanka