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Basit Ali Gives Technical Advice To Babar Azam; Predicts "Best Batter" In PSL

Former cricketer Basit Ali has provided technical input to Pakistan's premier player, Babar Azam. The former cricketer predicted that he would be the "best batter" in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL). After a sub-par outing in the recently concluded Champions Trophy, Babar has found himself down the pecking order in the format. He was dropped from Pakistan's T20I fold against New Zealand but was retained for the ODI leg. With Babar looking to find his lost rhythm in the three ODIs against the Kiwis, Basit offered technical advice to the experienced batter and urged him to use his "bottom hand" and open the face of the bat.

On KKR vs LSG Potential Venue Change, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla's Big Comment

BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla on Saturday said that the BCCI is yet to decide on moving the April 6 IPL match out of Kolkata after the Kolkata police as the Cricket Association of Bengal to do so as the game was on the same day as Ram Navami. "We are in conversation with the Kolkata Police. So far, nothing has been decided. Kolkata Police is cooperating. We will find a way out. No decision has been made yet. The IPL management is in conversation with the Kolkata Police. CAB and IPL management are trying to find a solution," Rajiv Shukla said while speaking to ANI.

Indian Gymnast Pranati Nayak Wins Bronze In Vault Final At FIG World Cup

Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak on Saturday secured a bronze medal in the Vault Final at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup in Antalya, Turkey. The 29-year-old, who represented the country at the Tokyo Olympics, came up with a total score of 13.417 in the vault final to finish third, behind American duo of Jayla Hang (13.667) and Claire Pease (13.567). "It is a great feeling to start the year with a medal. It is a good confidence booster for me. I had won last year as well, so I'm feeling really happy," Nayak, who had scored 13.317 in the vault qualification, told PTI from Antalya.

Ajinkya Rahane's KKR Captaincy Stint Begins With A Dazzling Half-Century vs RCB In IPL 2025 Opener

A transformed Ajinkya Rahane dazzled on his Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy debut with a 25-ball fifty, but Krunal Pandya's game-changing three wicket burst ensured that the defending champions fell well short of the 200-mark, managing a below-par 174 for 8 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL opener on Saturday. The 36-year-old veteran, who last played a T20I for India in 2016 and replaced Shreyas Iyer at the helm, played a fearless knock of 56 off 31 balls.

Ex-KKR Star's Honest Verdict On Captain Ajinkya Rahane: "Afterthought..."

Former India batter Aakash Chopra feels Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s decision to appoint Ajinkya Rahane as captain for IPL 2025 was an "afterthought". After months of speculation, Rahane was named captain by KKR as a replacement of Shreyas Iyer, who was released by the franchise despite leading them to the title last year. Apparently, Venkatesh Iyer, who was bought by KKR for Rs 23.75 crore, was one of the candidates to lead the team, but Rahane got the nod owing to his experience of leading an IPL team previously.

IPL Broadcaster Shows 'Kohli' Bowling 1st Over Though Josh Hazlewood Was In Action, Internet Can't Stop Laughing

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 started on Saturday with blockbuster match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders started strong and notched 107 in the first 10 overs. But in the next 10 overs, they checked the run flow and KKR could manage only 174/8 in 20 overs. The match also saw a hilarious moment right at the start as the IPL 2025 broadcasters showed 'Virat Kohli' bowling the first over, while it was Josh Hazlewood who was in action.

IPL 2025: Three Giant Records MS Dhoni Can Break This Season

Cricket is blessed to be witnessing another Indian Premier League (IPL) season of MS Dhoni. Since Dhoni retired from international cricket in 2020, every single IPL season has begun with the chatter around his future. As the veteran wicket-keeper batter enters the 18th edition of the T20 league, fans are wondering once again if this will be the last they see of him in the yellow jersey for Chennai Super Kings as a player. While the course of the future will be decided in its due time, Dhoni does enter the new campaign with his eyes set on some big records.

Pragmatic Answer To A Difficult Problem: Daniel Vettori On Use Of A Second Ball To Counter Dew In IPL

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori on Saturday backed the decision to use a second ball in the evening matches to mitigate the dew factor during IPL 2025, calling it a "pragmatic answer to a difficult problem." The BCCI announced that one ball would be changed in the second innings of evening games at the bowling team's request to counter dew. "I think it's a really pragmatic answer to a difficult problem, and it doesn't affect every ground, we know that," Vettori told reporters on the eve of SRH's opening match against Rajasthan Royals.

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Basit Ali Gives Technical Advice To Babar Azam; Predicts "Best Batter" In PSL

On KKR vs LSG Potential Venue Change, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla's Big Comment

Indian Gymnast Pranati Nayak Wins Bronze In Vault Final At FIG World Cup

Ajinkya Rahane's KKR Captaincy Stint Begins With A Dazzling Half-Century vs RCB In IPL 2025 Opener

Ex-KKR Star's Honest Verdict On Captain Ajinkya Rahane: "Afterthought..."

IPL Broadcaster Shows 'Kohli' Bowling 1st Over Though Josh Hazlewood Was In Action, Internet Can't Stop Laughing

IPL 2025: Three Giant Records MS Dhoni Can Break This Season

Pragmatic Answer To A Difficult Problem: Daniel Vettori On Use Of A Second Ball To Counter Dew In IPL