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"As Of Now, You Don't Walk Into My Playing XI": Robin Uthappa Reveals "First Conversation" With MS Dhoni At Chennai Super Kings

Robin Uthappa wasn't retained by Chennai Super Kings after the end of IPL 2021 as the franchise opted to keep Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Although he wasn't retained, Uthappa rejoined the franchise as he was bought for his base price of Rs 2 crore in the mega auction ahead of IPL 2022. Speaking to Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel, the wicketkeeper-batter shed light on the first conversation he had with Dhoni when he joined CSK from Rajasthan Royals in 2021. He stated that the former India captain told him that he would get his chance to play for the team but would need to work hard for it.

More All-Rounders You Have, Better It Is For Any Team In T20s: Shardul Thakur

When it comes to all-rounders, more the merrier, feels Delhi Capitals' Shardul Thakur, who feels that multi-skilled cricketers become key when specialists fail in one department. The Capitals have all-rounders in abundance including the likes of Mitchell Marsh, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Mandeep Singh and Thakur himself. "We have great depth in our batting. The more all-rounders are there, the better it is for any team in T20s.

New Zealand Cricket Awards: Trent Boult, Sophie Devine named 'T20 International Player of the Year'

Black Caps pace spearhead Trent Boult and White Ferns skipper Sophie Devine won the 'T20 International Player of the Year' for their sensational run in the shortest format of the game at the New Zealand Cricket Awards. The awards are being delivered virtually over three days. Boult was awarded for his splendid run at the T20 World Cup in UAE lst here where New Zealand reached the final. The 32-year old had taken 13 wickets in the tournament and played a crucial role in taking his side to the finals. Boult defeated Tim Southee, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and Ish Sodhi -- who also played vital roles in the Black Caps' run to the final before they lost to Australia -- to take home the award.

IPL 2022: More all-rounders you have, better it is for any team in T20s, says Shardul Thakur

Delhi Capitals' Shardul Thakur, who feels that multi-skilled cricketers become key when specialists fail in one department. The Capitals have all-rounders in abundance including the likes of Mitchell Marsh, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Mandeep Singh and Thakur himself. "We have great depth in our batting.

IPL 2022, Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Preview: Winless Mumbai Indians Seek Change Of Fortunes Against Punjab Kings

Winless after four games, Mumbai Indians will be desperate to reverse the trend when they face Punjab Kings in the IPL here on Wednesday. It has been a nightmarish beginning for the five-time champions who are known for their slow starts. A formidable all-round side over the years, MI have looked a pale shadow of themselves in the ongoing edition, and will need several things to fall in place if they are to arrest the slide and restore their campaign. Apart from their batters' inability to go big, the below-par performance by the bowlers has made things hard.

Eoin Morgan pays tribute to "inspirational" Shane Warne after working with him in The Hundred

Dean Wilson reviews England's defeat against West Indies

IPL 2022: Slam bang, wow! - 5 incredible game-changing knocks so far this season

Indian Premier League is often called the pinnacle of franchise T20 cricket. What fans from across the globe get to witness in cricket's biggest extravaganza, almost nothing can be compared to that. Almost impossible play is executed and showcased in the IPL on a regular basis. And that's what makes the IPL the biggest and the most successful T20 franchise based league in the world. Over the years, innumerable memorable performances have been produced and the ongoing 15th edition of the tournament has been no different. In the first two weeks of the competition we witnessed some jaw-dropping performances. With most teams choosing to chase after winning the toss, the big hitters have been making regular headlines, snatching victories for their teams from the jaws of defeat on multiple occasions already, this season. TimesofIndia.com here takes a look at five of the most incredible performances by the batsmen in the first two weeks of IPL 2022 in no particular order: Pat Cummins (Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians)

Gujarat Titans Were "7-10 Runs Short" Against SunRisers Hyderabad: Hardik Pandya

Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya admitted that a total of 162 was at least 10 runs short of what would have been a par-score against Sunrisers Hyderabad, which chased down the target by losing only two wickets in an IPL game on Monday. This was Gujarat Titans' first defeat after winning three matches on the trot in their maiden appearance in IPL. "I think batting wise we were 7-10 runs short, that would have made the difference in the end. We started well with the ball, but those two overs where they scored 30 runs, got them back into the game," Hardik said after the match.

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"As Of Now, You Don't Walk Into My Playing XI": Robin Uthappa Reveals "First Conversation" With MS Dhoni At Chennai Super Kings

More All-Rounders You Have, Better It Is For Any Team In T20s: Shardul Thakur

New Zealand Cricket Awards: Trent Boult, Sophie Devine named 'T20 International Player of the Year'

IPL 2022: More all-rounders you have, better it is for any team in T20s, says Shardul Thakur

IPL 2022, Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Preview: Winless Mumbai Indians Seek Change Of Fortunes Against Punjab Kings

Eoin Morgan pays tribute to "inspirational" Shane Warne after working with him in The Hundred

IPL 2022: Slam bang, wow! - 5 incredible game-changing knocks so far this season

Gujarat Titans Were "7-10 Runs Short" Against SunRisers Hyderabad: Hardik Pandya