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"Temperamentally Not Suited...": Sanjay Manjrekar's Big Statement On Lucknow Super Giants Captain KL Rahul

The KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants crashed out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 after losing to Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator on Wednesday. Chasing a stiff target of 208, LSG had hope till the time captain Rahul was at the crease. He hit five sixes and three fours on his way to scoring a 58-ball 79. His strike-rate was a modest 136.20. Rahul was dismissed in the 19th over by Josh Hazlewood with the scoreboard reading 180/5 in 18.4 overs. Ultimately, LSG lost the match by 14 runs.

IPL 2022 Qualifier 2, Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals: RCB Likely To Retain Winning Combination

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look reach their fourth Indian Premier League final when they face Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After somehow sneaking into the playoffs, RCB seemed to have peaked at the right moment. Rajat Patidar took the center-stage in the Eliminator, smashing an unbeaten 112 against the Lucknow Super Giants. However, their shortcoming in the bowling department was the main talking point once again. Despite that, RCB are likely to name an unchanged team.

IPL 2022: Exclusive - Back your strengths and bowl fast, says Mohsin Khan

LSG's Mohsin Khan on what makes him tick, why dot balls rule and how he made his mark this season...Left-arm seamer Mohsin Khan was a bright streak in Lucknow Super Giants' maiden IPL campaign. Although an India cap has eluded him for the moment, expect to hear more of this cricketer from Sambhal in UP who impressed with his skills and poise under pressure. Mohsin has used his height, hit the deck hard, hurried batters and created problems with his angles and slower ones. Some decisive spells have ensured the best Powerplay economy rate (5. 25, minimum 10 overs) of all bowlers this season. TOI caught up with the 23-year-old during the playoffs for a quick peek into his methods. Excerpts...Decluttering the mindWhen I mark my run-up and run in to bowl, my mind is blank. The intent is to back your strengths: jo mera normal ball hai, usi ko daalna hai. I back myself to bowl the good deliveries I have.

Former coach Langer slams Cricket Australia politics

Justin Langer has criticised the politics at Cricket Australia (CA), four months after he resigned from his role as national team coach.

Trailblazers Beat Velocity By 16 Runs But Crash Out Of Women's T20 Challenge On Net Run-rate

Velocity suffered a 16-run defeat in the Women's T20 Challenge but still qualified for the final on the basis of a better net run-rate, knocking out victors Trailblazers from the tournament in Pune on Thursday. Velocity will face Supernovas in the summit clash on Saturday. Invited to bat, Sabbhineni Meghana and Jemimah Rodrigues smashed scintillating fifties to help the defending champions post a huge 190 for five, the highest total in the history of the tournament. But they needed to restrict Velocity to 159 to become the second team to qualify for the final but it was not to be as Kiran Navgire had other ideas.

"Could Have Taken More Chances": Ravi Shastri Unimpressed By KL Rahul's Approach In Eliminator vs RCB

The KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants' Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 campaign to an end with a 14-run loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 208, LSG looked on track in the chase until the time Rahul was at the crease. The LSG skipper scored 79 off 58 balls at a strike-rate of 136.20. He fell in the 19th over with the scoreboard reading 180/5. Ultimately, his team fell short by 14 runs.

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan Gets 'Knocked Out' By Father After Punjab Kings Fail To Qualify For Playoffs

Shikhar Dhawan had another impressive IPL season with the bat despite the Punjab Kings failing to qualify for the Indian Premier League 2022 playoffs. The veteran batter, who had joined PBKS ahead of the start of the season, scored 460 runs in 14 matches at an average of 38.3. However, he would've hoped to take his team to the playoffs. Dhawan, who is also known for his funny social media posts, shared another video on Instagram as he tried to make his fans laugh.

Stirling smashes 34 runs off an over during 46-ball hundred

Birmingham Bears opener Paul Stirling was at his devastating best in the Vitality Blast with his 46-ball hundred including taking Northamptonshire seamer James Sales for 34 runs in an over.

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"Temperamentally Not Suited...": Sanjay Manjrekar's Big Statement On Lucknow Super Giants Captain KL Rahul

IPL 2022 Qualifier 2, Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals: RCB Likely To Retain Winning Combination

IPL 2022: Exclusive - Back your strengths and bowl fast, says Mohsin Khan

Former coach Langer slams Cricket Australia politics

Trailblazers Beat Velocity By 16 Runs But Crash Out Of Women's T20 Challenge On Net Run-rate

"Could Have Taken More Chances": Ravi Shastri Unimpressed By KL Rahul's Approach In Eliminator vs RCB

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan Gets 'Knocked Out' By Father After Punjab Kings Fail To Qualify For Playoffs

Stirling smashes 34 runs off an over during 46-ball hundred