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To Virender Sehwag's "Lord" Tweet, Shardul Thakur's Perfect Response

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Shardul Thakur dominated the news headlines with his power show in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday. Shardul's blazing knock of 68 runs off 29 balls with the help of 9 fours and 3 sixes. While the fans in the stadium witnessed a special innings, even the Twitterverse bowed down to the all-rounder's masterclass. On the occasion, Virender Sehwag held special praise for Shardul and Rinku, while calling both 'Lord'. Shardul later responded to Sehwag's tweet, suggesting it is from him that the players of today's generation have learned the art of 'clean hitting'.

"He Has A Lot Of Self-belief": Ex-India Opener In Awe Of KKR Spinner Suyash Sharma

Kolkata Knight Riders bowler Suyash Sharma had a memorable IPL debut as he outplayed the Royal Challengers Bangalore batters with his spin at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. The leggie picked up the prized wickets of pinch-hitter Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, and tail-ender Karn Sharma as KKR thrashed Faf du Plessis' side by 81 runs. Suyash ended his quota of four overs with figures of 3 for 30. The confidence was clearly visible as the leg-spinner confidently dealt with the RCB batters on his debut.

After Decimating RCB, Shardul Thakur Poses With All 4 Trophies. Don't Miss KKR's Caption

Shardul Thakur became the talk of the town after his magnificent knock helped Kolkata Knight Riders clinch a comfortable 81-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore. Asked to bat first, KKR were reduced to 89/5 in 12 overs despite a quick 57-run knock from opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz. It was then Shardul, who stitched a massive 103-run partnership with Rinku Singh and helped KKR reach a total of 204/7 in 20 overs. Shardul smashed 68 off 29 balls while Rinku contributed with 46 off 33 balls. Later, RCB were bundled out for 123 as KKR registered their first win of IPL 2023.

Virat Kohli's 2019 Tweet Goes Viral As KKR All-Rounder Shardul Thakur Blows Apart RCB

Kolkata Knight Riders produced an emphatic all-round show on Thursday against Royal Challengers Bangalore, blowing apart the Faf du Plessis-led side by 81 runs. Reeling at 89/5 at one point in time, the Knight Riders saw a show of fireworks by 'bowling all-rounder' Shardul Thakur who smoked 68 runs off just 29 balls while orchestrating a 109-run stand with Rinku Singh for the 6th wicket. As a result, the hosts put 204 runs on the board. As Shardul drew plaudits for his heroics on social media, a 'viral' old tweet of Virat Kohli also resurfaced.

Proteas all-rounder Parnell called up by RCB for IPL

England pacer Reece Topley will miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) after suffering a dislocated shoulder earlier this week, Royal Challengers Bangalore confirmed on Friday.

Beating Politics, How 'Substitute' Suyash Made 'Impact' In IPL Amid Father's Cancer Battle

Hailing from a lower middle-class background with no 'Godfather' in a corrupt cricket environment, Suyash Sharma is that quintessential Delhi cricketer, who is not a product of the system. In fact, he has got success despite the system. Not only he had to struggle due to lack of backing, he also had to deal with the stress related to the illness of his father who is fighting the dreaded cancer disease.

Watch: Shah Rukh Khan Gives Standing Ovation To Shardul Thakur After Match-Winning Knock vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Kolkata Knigth Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan was present in the stands during his side's match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. Star all-rounder Shardul Thakur produced a spell bounding innings, scoring the joint-fastest fifty of IPL 2023 to rescue KKR from a tricky position. He scored 68 off just 29 deliveries after coming at no.7. Shardul came into bat when KKR were 89/5 in the 12th over. As Shardul was walking back to the dugout, after being dismissed by Mohammed Siraj, Shah Rukh Khan acknowledged his contribution and gave a standing ovation to the player.

IPL 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore Name This South Africa Star As Reece Topley's Replacement

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday named Wayne Parnell and Vyshak Vijay Kumar as replacements for the injured Reece Topley and Rajat Patidar for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Parnell has so far represented South Africa in 56 T20Is, in addition to 6 Tests and 73 ODIs, and has 59 T20I wickets against his name. The left-arm pacer has played 26 IPL matches and has as many IPL wickets. He joins RCB for INR 75 Lakh.

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To Virender Sehwag's "Lord" Tweet, Shardul Thakur's Perfect Response

"He Has A Lot Of Self-belief": Ex-India Opener In Awe Of KKR Spinner Suyash Sharma

After Decimating RCB, Shardul Thakur Poses With All 4 Trophies. Don't Miss KKR's Caption

Virat Kohli's 2019 Tweet Goes Viral As KKR All-Rounder Shardul Thakur Blows Apart RCB

Proteas all-rounder Parnell called up by RCB for IPL

Beating Politics, How 'Substitute' Suyash Made 'Impact' In IPL Amid Father's Cancer Battle

Watch: Shah Rukh Khan Gives Standing Ovation To Shardul Thakur After Match-Winning Knock vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore Name This South Africa Star As Reece Topley's Replacement