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IPL 2022: Virat Kohli 52 Runs Away From Joining Rohit Sharma In Exclusive List

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) as he has 6,389 runs to his credit. The maverick batter had also scored more than 950 runs in the 2016 edition of the tournament and on his day, he can single-handedly win any game for his team. Heading into the clash against Chennai Super Kings, Kohli is on the cusp of achieving a massive achievement against the Ravindra Jadeja-led franchise.

"It Was A Different Feeling": Rahul Chahar On Dismissing India Legend

In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season, Rahul Chahar has put in spirited performances for his franchise Punjab Kings and he has taken the mantle of bowling the tough overs. He showed his resilience when he went on to score 24 runs with the bat against Gujarat Titans to help his side post more than 180 runs on the board. Punjab might have lost that game, but Rahul proved he is a born fighter. However, his biggest high possibly came in the match against Chennai Super Kings as he bowled a tight spell and he even dismissed MS Dhoni. Speaking to NDTV, Chahar opened up on bowling to MS Dhoni and what he really wants to learn from Anil Kumble, who is at the helm of Punjab Kings.

David Warner Opens Up On Life At Delhi Capitals After Return To Franchise

David Warner failed to make an impression in his first outing with Delhi Capitals in IPL 2022, dismissed for 4 by Ravi Bishnoi in the match against Lucknow Super Giants. But the Australian star came roaring back to smash a brilliant 61 off 45 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday to help his team register an emphatic 44-run win at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. After the win over KKR, Warner, who has played for the Delhi franchise previously (Delhi Daredevils), said that he is "absolutely loving" his time with the Capitals.

"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.

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.

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.

CSK's Deepak Chahar's IPL 2022 Return Hampered By Back Injury: Report

A back injury to Deepak Chahar has all but put paid to the pace bowling all-rounder's hopes of playing in the ongoing IPL-15, adding to the woes of Chennai Super Kings' faltering campaign. Having entered the tournament without Chahar, their strike bowler, the defending champions have lost all their four matches so far in the 10-team competition and are placed at the bottom of the points table.

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IPL 2022: Virat Kohli 52 Runs Away From Joining Rohit Sharma In Exclusive List

"It Was A Different Feeling": Rahul Chahar On Dismissing India Legend

David Warner Opens Up On Life At Delhi Capitals After Return To Franchise

"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

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

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

CSK's Deepak Chahar's IPL 2022 Return Hampered By Back Injury: Report