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Star-Studded MI Team Gives Me Freedom To Express Myself: Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews feels extremely liberated that Mumbai Indians' batting depth has allowed her to go hell for leather from the onset as she has done in both the WPL games so far. Opening the innings for MI, the 24-year-old from Barbados scored 47 off 31 balls in the opening game against Gujarat Giants and followed it up with a match-winning unbeaten 77 off 38 balls along with three wickets in her team's emphatic nine wicket win against Royal Challengers Bangalore. "We have got a team of a lot of stars. It has probably given the freedom at the top of the order here to go out there and bat," said Matthews, who hit 13 fours and a six during MI's chase of 156.

India vs Australia: Ahead of 4th Test, Pictures Of Ahmedabad Pitch Highlight Huge 'Dilemma'

For the most part of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the pitches have dominated the discussions. While the first two wickets were rated 'average' by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the 'poor' rating for the Indore pitch has seen the debate over the nature of the wicket intensifying. Ahead of the 4th and final Test between India and Australia, the Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is the center of attention. But, it seems like a decision over the nature of the pitch hasn't been made yet.

RRR Moment In WPL? Jemimah's Reply To Picture With Kapp Breaks Internet

Delhi Capitals started their Women's Premier League campaign on a winning note after they thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore by 60 runs. Asked to bat first, DC posted a whopping total of 223/2 in 20 overs after Shafali Verma and skipper Meg Lanning smashed 84 and 72 runs respectively. Later, Jemimah Rodrigues and Marizanne Kapp also stitched a quick partnership and guided DC to a huge total. Apart from playing a brilliant knock of 22 runs, Jemimah also took the internet by storm after she replied to a tweet in an epic manner.

Shubman Gill Snubbed As Marnus Labuschagne Picks 'Next Batting Superstar'

Undoubtedly one of the finest batters in the global cricketing spectrum at the moment, Shubman Gill has been in the form of his life, especially in white-ball cricket, over the last couple of months. The India batter was also rewarded for his white-ball form with a place in the Test team for the third match against Australia. Though Gill didn't do much with the bat, he is still seen by many as the 'future of Indian cricket'. However, when Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne was asked about the 'next batting superstar', he snubbed Gill.

On this day in history, March 7, 1857, baseball adopts nine players, nine innings as standard of competition

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Watch: Danny Morrison Lifts Presenter On His Lap During Pre-Match Show In Viral PSL Video

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has given fans brilliant cricketing action so far. But it isn't just the battle between the bat and the ball that has been the source of entertainment for fans. Even the pre-match shows in the T20 league are providing fans plenty to talk about, especially after former New Zealand cricketer Danny Morrison lifted presenter Erin Holland on his lap and gave her a swirl around live on camera, leaving the T20 league's fans all across the globe in splits.

"Isko Chhorunga Nahi...": Shoaib Akhtar Revisits Old Days Of Coaching With Babar Azam

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar hasn't been mincing his words while criticising Pakistan skipper Babar Azam over his poor communication skills. He has been hitting out at the young batter, stressing that he can never become a "brand" in the country, as he doesn't know how to express himself in front of the media. However, on a lighter note, Akhtar recently shared an old incident about him bowling to a young Babar in the nets during his coaching days. He revealed how the Pakistan skipper had hit him for a straight drive, which had left him fuming in anger.

Watch: Leaked Videos Show Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Shoot For IPL 2023 Promo Ad

The Indian Premier League is just round the corner and it looks like the promotional campaigns for the tournament are currently in full swing. In a couple of videos leaked on social media, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya were captured shooting for the upcoming television commercials. While the source of the videos was unclear, it was presumed to be an insider present during the shooting. Both commercials seemed to be focussing on the fans of the franchises and how they connect with the players and the team ahead of the new season.

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Star-Studded MI Team Gives Me Freedom To Express Myself: Hayley Matthews

India vs Australia: Ahead of 4th Test, Pictures Of Ahmedabad Pitch Highlight Huge 'Dilemma'

RRR Moment In WPL? Jemimah's Reply To Picture With Kapp Breaks Internet

Shubman Gill Snubbed As Marnus Labuschagne Picks 'Next Batting Superstar'

On this day in history, March 7, 1857, baseball adopts nine players, nine innings as standard of competition

Watch: Danny Morrison Lifts Presenter On His Lap During Pre-Match Show In Viral PSL Video

"Isko Chhorunga Nahi...": Shoaib Akhtar Revisits Old Days Of Coaching With Babar Azam

Watch: Leaked Videos Show Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Shoot For IPL 2023 Promo Ad