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Day: April 7, 2023

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Mother as trainer, 21-yr-old from Tamil Nadu bats his way into big league

As Gujarat Titans’ Sai Sudharsan nonchalantly guided a 148-kmph thunderbolt from Anrich Nortje over the wicket-keeper’s head for a boundary to bring up his second IPL half-century Tuesday, Sunil Gavaskar couldn’t hold back his praise on air. Through the evening, where he batted at No. 3, replacing the injured Kane Williamson, Sudharsan was not only elegant but had helped Gujarat to change the tide, first in the company of state teammate Vijay Shankar and then with David Miller. As Gavaskar was singling out Sudharsan, especially for the manner in which he handled Nortje’s pace — whom he hit for two sixes and one boundary — it was further validation of the growing stature of the wonderboy that Tamil Nadu cricket is excited about. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀! 👊 Here's a sneak-peek into Sai Sudh...
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Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Live Streaming, IPL 2023: MI hope to bounce back vs CSK

IPL 2023, Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Live Telecast: Mumbai Indians, led by skipper Rohit Sharma, take on an astute Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings in a Saturday night IPL blockbuster clash. The home side has had the chance to rest well for a week after their crushing loss against RCB in their season-opener, in what was a one-sided game. The fresh track at the Wankhede can be expected to have some initial assistance for fast bowlers and as home team, Mumbai Indians would certainly want to make the most of it, especially given that CSK themselves have struggled in this department in their last two games. MI will also be anxious about how their other batting star Suryakumar Yadav front up against an inexperienced attack. When will IPL 2023 match between Mumbai Indians...
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IPL 2023 | Super Giants spinners leave Sunrisers in a tangle, make it a walk in the park

Super Giants spinners extracted the maximum from the slow and low pitch to strangulate the Sunrisers Hyderabad batters and restricted them to a modest 121 for eight at the Ekana Cricket stadium here on Friday.Left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya (three for 18) was the standout performer for Super Giants while Amit Mishra (two for 23) and Ravi Bishnoi (one for 18) played the ideal support cast, the trio conceding just 59 runs in 12 overs.It was the late flourish from Abdul Samad (21 n.o., 10b, 1x4, 2x6) — he tonked Jaydev Unadkat for two sixes in the final over — that gave the Sunrisers total some respectability.In reply, K.L. Rahul’s men scored at a brisk pace despite losing their in-form opener Kyle Mayers cheaply. The skipper scored 35 (31b, 4x4) while Krunal justified his promotion to No. ...
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IPL 2023: I’m in good headspace this year after working on my bowling, says Krunal Pandya

Lucknow Super Giants all-rounder Krunal Pandya on Friday said taking time off to work on his bowling has put him in a good head space and given him a lot of clarity. Krunal starred with the bat and the ball in LSG’s five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match here on Friday. “This year I’m in a good headspace. Once you have clarity up there, things fall in places. I’m very process-driven, don’t think about results,” he said at the post match presentation. “I took a break from cricket for a few months because I was just playing the white-ball formats, so wanted some time off to work on my bowling.” Krunal snapped three wickets giving away 18 runs before playing a vital 34-run knock. “What happened last two-three years was I kept getting wider and wider. Whatever I did in ...
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English Premier League: Starting this weekend, a 3-week season-defining period for Arsenal

The 2015-16 season will always hold a special place in the hearts of most football fans around the world as Leicester City smashed through the proverbial glass ceiling and wrested the Premier League title from the stranglehold of the EPL’s Big 6. That season while the Foxes romped to glory, Arsenal came second. This season, however, the Gunners lead the charge for their first EPL crown in 19 years but you can’t help but feel that Arsenal’s campaign has the same echo of the 2015-16 Leicester season. Just like they did with the Foxes seven years ago, a lot of people are of the opinion that Arsenal will eventually slip from their lofty heights and concede the title to the marauding Manchester City. With 8 points separating the two teams and City having a game in hand, the whispers keep get...
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Krunal Pandya: LSG vs SRH Highlights: Allround Krunal Pandya helps Lucknow Super Giants beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Krunal Pandya shone with both ball and bat to guide hosts Lucknow Super Giants to a comprehensive five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a low-scoring match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday.The win propelled the Lucknow side to the top of the Indian Premier League 2023 standings with four points from three games. They have the same points as defending champions Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings, the two unbeaten sides, but sit on top via a better net run rate of 1.358.IPL 2023 SCHEDULE | IPL 2023 POINTS TABLEKrunal first took an impressive 3 for 18 and along with fellow spinners Amit Mishra (2/23) and Ravi Bishnoi (1/16) helped LSG restrict visitors SRH, who opted to bat first, to a below-par 121 for 8.As it happened: Lucknow vs HyderabadKr...
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Skipper Cheteshwar Pujara hits ton for Sussex ahead of WTC Final

Senior Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara, leading Sussex, scored a century in the first innings against Durham in the the County Championship Division Two here on Friday. Pujara, who has been named captain for this season, brought up his ton in 134 balls by slamming back-to-back boundaries off Brydon Carse in the 55th over on the second day. Walking to the middle when his team was at 44 for 2, Pujara scored 115 off 163 balls to cut short Durham’s lead as he shared a vital 112-run partnership with Tom Clark. Magical 🧙‍♂️ 💯 @cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/nZ1J3cxnit — Sussex Cricket (@SussexCCC) April 7, 2023 Sussex had bowled out Durham for 376 in the first innings. He was eventually trapped leg before by medium pacer Ben Raine. Pujara, who is a vital member of the Indian team that will play...
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Sussex skipper Cheteshwar Pujara slams century ahead of WTC Final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India Test no.3 Cheteshwar Pujara on Friday fired a century, leading Sussex in the County Championship Division Two in Hove. Pujara's ton came in the first innings against Durham. The senior India batter, brought up his century off 134 balls on the second day, hitting back-to-back boundaries off Brydon Carse in the 55th over. It was Pujara's sixth ton for the English County side.Pujara has been named captain of Sussex for this season. Walking to the middle when his team was at 44 for 2, Pujara scored 115 off 163 balls to cut short Durham's lead as he shared a vital 112-run partnership with Tom Clark.Sussex had earlier bowled out Durham for 376 in the first innings.He was eventually trapped leg before by medium pacer Ben Raine.Pujara, who is a vital member of the Indian team t...
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Watch: LSG’s Amit Mishra defies age to pull off a superb catch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Veteran Amit Mishra defied age and gravity to grab an absolute stunner in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow on Friday. The 40-year-old leg-spinner stunned everyone on the field, including the batter Rahul Tripathi (35) with his unexpected and brilliant effort.The incident took place in the 18th over when seamer Yash Thakur digged in a slower bouncer outside off. Rahul tried to play the ramp shot but the lack of pace on the ball didn't allow him to time it successfully. As the ball ballooned in the air, Mishra, stationed at short third-man moved to his left and then produced a full-stretched dive, catching the ball mid-air. He then landed safely to complete the terrific effort. Mishra also ended up with superb bowling figures of 2 for 24 in the match as spinners...
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BCCI Apex Council meet: 2023-2027 home season media rights, appointment of women’s team head coach on agenda | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The BCCI will set the ball rolling for the sale of the media rights for bilateral cricket at home and commence the process to appoint the head coach of Indian women's cricket team at its Apex Council meeting on Sunday.After the Rs 48,390 windfall from the IPL media rights, the BCCI will have high expectations for the home season rights for 2023-2027 cycle. With the entry of Viacom in Indian cricket's ecosystem, it will be a three-way battle between them, Star and Sony.The BCCI reaped huge benefits from selling the broadcast and digital rights separately for the IPL and it is expected to follow that for the international games at home. Star had paid Rs 6,138.1 crore for the previous cycle that ended on March 31.Appointment of women's team support staffThe Indian women's cricke...
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Suyash Sharma: Lost coach to Covid-19, father battling cancer, fought through DDCA politics to be ‘Impact’ player for KKR

In May 2021, during the second wave of Covid-19, Suyash Sharma lost his coach Suresh Batra. The family also ran out of patience as the teenager had been consistently ignored by the DDCA. Kartar Nath, the former first-class cricketer, came to the rescue of Suyash. “To be frank, his career was going nowhere. With Batra ji’s death, the family also lost all hope. One day at the academy, he came to me and said ‘sir mummy baat karna chahti hai aapse’ (My mother wants to talk to you). She wanted him to stop playing cricket. I requested her to give this kid at least two more years and then if nothing happens I myself send him home,” Nath told The Indian Express. “The reason I was fighting for Suyash is because of my friend Suresh Batra. He spotted Suyash in 2016 and immediately called me. His...
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MI vs CSK rivalry similar to Manchester United vs Liverpool clash: Moeen Ali | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star all-rounder Moeen Ali on Friday compared Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL rivalry to the storied footballing battle of Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool.Mumbai have won five IPL titles while Chennai are just one behind with four trophies in their cabinet. Their rivalry – also termed as the El Clasico of the IPL – is tilted in favour of MI, who have 20 wins to show in 34 meetings with CSK.CSK all-rounder Moeen termed the clash as one of the biggest matches for any cricketer to play outside of international cricket."In football's point of view it is like Manchester United playing Liverpool. These are huge games,” Moeen told the media during the team's training session at the Wankhede Stadium.Moeen backed CSK's strike bowler Deepak Chahar, who s...
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Liam Livingstone likely to arrive next week for IPL | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Flying high after winning their first two matches, the Punjab Kings are set to be bolstered further when their explosive English batsman Liam Livingstone, who was having nets at the Old Trafford recently, joins them next week."He has told us that he's likely to join us next week," a Punjab Kings official told TOI on Friday.On Thursday night, PBKS beat Rajasthan Royals at Guwahati.Livingstone, a hard-hitting, feared batsman in world cricket, apart from being a useful off-spinner, was bought by PBKS f0r Rs 11.5 crores in the 2022 auction.The 29-year-old has not played competitive cricket since December after suffering a knee injury on his Test debut in Pakistan four months ago. He had also endured an ankle injury last year and that flared up in recent weeks to make his rehab tough...
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If Shubman Gill is at other end, batting becomes easy: Wriddhiman Saha

Senior Gujarat Titans player Wriddhiman Saha has forged a successful opening partnership with Shubman Gill and he attributes that to young India international’s current form which makes it easier for batters at the other end. Gill has had phenomenal last three months in international cricket and has also improved leaps and bounds in his T20 game. “Shubman is in the form of his life. It is so easy batting with him. We know that if Gujarat Titans have to do well, myself, Shubman and Sai (Sudharsan) at No 3 have to bat well. Then it becomes easier for the team,” Saha told reporters during a virtual interaction. “But when Shubman is around, I can play my natural game with ease. As Shubman scores upfront, it becomes easier for batters like, me, Sai and Vijay. The approach becomes much easier...
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India will have space for both KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan in their World Cup squad: Ricky Ponting | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes Team India will have space for both KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan in their World Cup squad despite Rahul doing the wicket-keeping duties in the recent ODIs.Kishan, who continues to remain a part of India limited-overs setup, gives the team another left-handed batting option."With Rishabh not being there now, they might think of maybe wanting to play a specialist left-handed batter in the middle order which I think would have to be Kishan in some role, whether that's at No.4 or No.5."Look, I do think they'll stick with him. I think in their World Cup squad, KL will definitely be there," Ponting said in the latest episode of ‘The ICC Review’."I think Kishan should definitely be there as well to give another left-handed batting option...
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With Shubman Gill around, I can play my natural game: Wriddhiman Saha | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha on Friday lauded his Gujarat Titans opening partner Shubman Gill, saying that the youngster makes batting easy for him. In the form of his life, Gill has had unbelievable last three months across formats and the 23-year-old has also made significant improvements in the shortest format. Saha feels that Gill attacking play makes it easier for batters at the other end and it has allowed him to play his natural game. "Shubman is in the form of his life. It is so easy batting with him. We know that if Gujarat Titans have to do well, myself, Shubman and Sai (Sudharsan) at No 3 have to bat well. Then it becomes easier for the team," Saha told reporters during a virtual interaction."But when Shubman is around, I can play my natural game wi...
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Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard wants batters to fire in unison | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the iconic Wankhede gears up for the first clash of the new IPL season, Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard wants his batters to fire together in the high-octane clash against arch rivals-Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. In their opener against Royals Challengers Bangalore, MI's top order misfired as they were reduced to 48 for 4 before Tilak Verma (84) and Nehal Wadhera (21) lifted them to 171 for 7, which proved to be too easy for RCB.“I believe all batters have to fire. I do not think we should not single out any individual. Cricket is played with eleven players, and again, the tournament has just started so everyone is just looking to start (on a) high…"Yes we did not get off to a great start as a batting unit but in the end we managed a decent total in Bangalo...
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Royals need quick turnaround as they take on Capitals

Captain Sanju Samson will have to take proactive steps to revive his team’s fortunes. | Photo Credit: PTI Rajasthan Royals will be aiming for a quick turnaround, after losing to Punjab Kings in a close encounter, as it hosts Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League at the Barsapara Stadium here on Saturday. Royals failed to predict an early onset of dew against Kings as their bowlers leaked close to 200, which in the end proved to be too much despite a late surge by Shimron Hetmyer and Impact Player Dhruv Jurel. Capitals have had a torrid start to their season, losing to Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans without putting up much of a fight. Their batting has failed to click as a unit, with skipper David Warner’s inability to switch gears holding the side back. Royals are sw...