Proteas skipper braced for IPL auction and its expected impact and aftermath
The Indian Premier League's date has not been announced, but the tournament already looms large on the horizon and on Dean Elgar's mind.
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IPL 2022 Auction: Big Hitters And A Superstar Namesake - 5 Players To Watch Out For
Some of the world's top cricketers will be among 590 players in the two-day IPL auction for the big-bucks Indian Premier League this weekend. Here's a look at five stars who could attract massive fees when the 10 franchises -- including two new ones -- place their bids in Bengaluru ahead of the Twenty20 tournament due to start in late March.
India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Having taken a unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, India will now aim to register a clean sweep over the West Indies when both teams face off in the third and final ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. India won the first ODI comprehensively, before the Windies put on a strong fight in the second ODI on Wednesday. With the series in the bag, India could make a few changes to their playing XI and test their bench strength ahead of the T20I series in Kolkata. Shikhar Dhawan is likely to return, having recovered from Covid.
Australia vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Preview: Australia Begin Post-Justin Langer Era With Five-Match Series
Australia will look to move on from the polarising departure of coach Justin Langer when they line-up for their Twenty20 clash against Sri Lanka on Friday. Langer was always going to miss the five-match series, opting to rest after a long stint on the road, during which he led Australia to the T20 World Cup title and a 4-0 Ashes Test hammering of England. But his shock exit last weekend after unsuccessful talks with Cricket Australia over a contract extension has cast a dark shadow over the opening match in Sydney.
Dinesh Karthik Lauds Rohit Sharma's "Brave Move" During India's Win Over West Indies In 2nd ODI
Cricketer Dinesh Karthik lauded Team India captain Rohit Sharma for some of his decisions that proved key in India's 44-run series-clinching win over West Indies in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. After posting 237/9, India bowled out West Indies for 193, to seal victory and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. While Prasidh Krishna was the pick of the Indian bowlers with impressive figures of 4/12, Deepak Hooda and Washington Sundar also played key roles by bagging a wicket each at crucial junctures during the game. Hooda removed the well-set Shamarh Brooks while Sundar bagged the wicket of Odean Smith to end Windies' resistance.
James Anderson and Stuart Broad "deserved better" than England axing says Nasser Hussain
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has delivered his verdict on James Anderson and Stuart Broad getting dropped for the upcoming tour of the West Indies.
IPL auction important as we will be preparing our base for next 5-6 years: Sanju Samson
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson says the upcoming IPL auction is extremely important for them since they want to build a base for the next 5-6 years by picking the right players. The Royals, who won the inaugural edition of the league, head into the auction here on Saturday with Rs 62 crores in their purse. The former champions have retained three players -- Samson, big-hitting England wicketkeeper batter Jos Buttler and young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Someone Else Took Credit For Decisions I Took In Australia: Ajinkya Rahane
He was a central figure in India's epic turnaround during the 2020-21 tour of Australia but stand-in captain of that series Ajinkya Rahane says "someone else took the credit" for decisions he made to resurrect the team after the nightmarish 36 all out in the Adelaide Test. As regular captain Virat Kohli flew out of Australia, leaving in his wake the disappointment of the humiliating loss in the opener at Adelaide, Rahane took over the reins in the most difficult of circumstances.