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Most teams in this IPL are taking risks and it is coming off: Rohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma feels most teams, including his own, are taking risks in the ongoing IPL and it is paying them rich dividends. Chasing a stiff 200-run target set by Royal Challengers Bangalore, MI on Tuesday romped home in 16.3 overs. “We restricted them to less than 200. Was a great effort, It could have been 220 or more. I have no idea what a safe score is. The last four games we have seen excess of 200 has been scored. Most of the teams are taking risks and it is coming off. “The batters are taking risks and 200 plus scores are being chased. The mindset of the batters is to do something special for the team and it is coming off as well,” said Rohit at the post-match presentation. Rohit praised the star performers his team including Uttarakhand pacer Akash Madhwal ...
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Generally, a bad ball is just a bad ball; no one plays to lose 

It is now a fact of life that when a player has a bad day on the field at the IPL, he will be trolled by his team’s fans, by neutrals, and anybody with a social media account. The latest to receive the full blast of public opprobrium is Rajasthan Royals’ Sandeep Sharma who bowled a no-ball and conceded a last-ball six to allow Sunrisers Hyderabad to squeak through. No one plays to lose (we won’t get into the seamier side of sport here, although some of the trolls raised it), so the suggestion made in frustration by many who assume that professional sportsmen are not interested in winning is pure hogwash. But this is a line of criticism often heard from disappointed fans.Occam’s razorSome of the logic is convoluted, the conspiracy theories flow easily. In sport, however, Occam’s razor ap...
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‘It seems he bats on computer….where do we bowl to you now’: Sourav Ganguly to Rashid Khan, cricketverse reacts to Suryakumar Yadav ripping through RCB

“He is one of the best, when he gets going, it’s difficult to shut him down,” went Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper on the antics of one Suryakumar Yadav. The Mumbai Indians middle order batter went berserk on Wednesday as he inspired a six wicket thumping at the Wankhede Stadium, with the hosts chasing down 200 with 21 balls to spare. Coming in to bat at 51/1, Surya smacking 35-ball-83. An innings laced with seven fours and six maximums. 💬 💬 “He’s one of the greats of the game at the moment.” @faf1307 was wholesome in his praise for @surya_14kumar. 👏 👏 Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/ooQkYwbrnL#TATAIPL | #MIvRCB | @mipaltan | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/tzTzQVKmlK — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 9, 2023 “SKY just too good bhai, where do we bowlers bowled to you now,” tweeted Gujarat Tita...
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IPL 2023: MI look SKY-ward; RCB downward

How did Suryakumar Yadav react to the fall of the openers in the fifth over in a 200-run chase? Like a boss. In an admirably risk-free in-control knock, he plundered a weak RCB attack without much fuss to ensure the game was done with nearly four overs to spare. Even Faf du Plessis knew that 200 wasn’t going to be enough on this batting beauty. In the post-match chat, he would say with a wry smile, “You have to bluff! Tell your team that 200 is a great score and the ball is holding up!” His team could only manage 68 runs in their last eight overs, with just 47 coming from the last five; not the kind of finish they needed considering their limp bowling attack. Surya’s risk-free classy violence When Wanindu Hasaranga took out both Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma in the 5th over, the 200-r...
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IPL 2023, MI vs RCB Emotional Rollercoaster: Rohit’s meme run continues, lame lap shots & Anuj sizzles with the gloves

Virat Kohli has loved charging the pacers in this IPL, a move that has considerably upped his strike rate in the Powerplays this year. And so, he went down the track in the first over to Jason Behrendorff but it shaped out to be a slog. He wasn’t up to the pitch but that’s common with the pacers; in these scenarios he usually goes for the aerial on-the-up punch in the V, but this time, he went for a swipe across the line and unsurprisingly edged behind. Somehow, both the umpire and Kohli missed the fat edge and a DRS was taken and Kohli threw his head back at the replay and briskly strode out. One ball prior to that, Faf du Plessis was dropped by Wadehra at midwicket and that brought Kohli on strike. Would Mumbai have preferred du Plessis’s wicket to Kohli’s given a choice? – Sriram Ve...
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MI vs RCB Highlights: Surya storm hits Wankhede as Mumbai Indians jump from eighth to third | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling Suryakumar Yadav was in beast mode as his whirlwind 35-ball 83 powered Mumbai Indians to a crushing six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in a crucial IPL encounter in Mumbai on Tuesday.The Surya storm hit the Wankhede as he along with Nehal Wadhera (52 not out) made light work of the 200 chase. Taking the Bangalore bowlers to the cleaners on a batting beauty, Surya and Nehal added a fiery 140-run stand off just 66 balls for the third wicket to mow down the visitors.The emphatic win helped Mumbai jump to the third spot on the points table from a lowly 8th while the defeat pushed RCB a spot lower to the seventh.A fourth century stand of the season between Faf du Plessis (65 off 41) and Glenn Maxwell (68 off 33) took Royal Challengers Bangalore to 199 fo...
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Wrestlers plan to make agitation pan-India post May 21 deadline; IOA’s ad-hoc body nullifies WFI’s circular to reschedule Pune Nationals – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The dwindling number of supporters at the Jantar Mantar protest site has left the agitating wrestlers a bit worried. Their protest against Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, entered its 17th day on Tuesday. But with not much happening on the ground, as far as the government’s support is concerned and the tardy pace of Delhi police’s investigation into the sexual harassment allegations against Singh, the wrestlers have been forced to look at alternatives beyond their cause and demand for justice.Their frustration is justified, with reigning Asian Games and CWG champion Vinesh Phogat – at the forefront of the fight against Singh – declaring on Tuesday that they plan to transform their agitation into a pan-India movement post th...
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PCB opposes Asia Cup venue shift to Sri Lanka, may boycott continental event – Times of India

KARACHI: Pakistan cricket officials have opposed the shifting of this year's Asia Cup to Sri Lanka and are seriously mulling boycotting the regional tournament if their proposal is not accepted by the Asian Cricket Council.Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi met with officials of the Asian Cricket Council in Dubai on Tuesday and objected to the move to relocate the Asia Cup to Sri Lanka instead of having it in the UAE."Sethi has stressed the ACC should accept Pakistan's revised hybrid model proposal schedule for the Asia Cup and if at all the majority of members wish to have it elsewhere it must be held in UAE like in 2018 and 2022."Sethi rubbished the concerns of the BCCI conveyed to the ACC that it would be too hot to play in UAE in September by pointing out today that the BCCI h...
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Competitions and camps should not be held in UP: Vinesh Phogat

National camps, trails and competitions must be held outside Uttar Pradesh, the home state of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat said. Phogat is among the wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of Singh, also a BJP MP, against whom seven women wrestlers have filed complaints of sexual harassment. The police have filed two separate FIRs. “This needs to be overseen by the government, we have not stopped the national camps from happening. If the camps will be held in Lucknow, or the other areas of UP that are under Brij Bhushan’s control, we definitely have a problem. Anywhere else in India, we don’t mind. The young wrestlers need to continue their training and competitions,” Vinesh said. Vi...
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IPL 2023: MI vs RCB | Du Plessis, Maxwell fifties power Bangalore to competitive total

Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Glenn Maxwell and Faf du plessis during their century stand against Mumbai Indians at the Indian Premier League 2023 match in Mumbai on May 9, 2023. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini A fourth century stand of the season between Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell took Royal Challengers Bangalore to 199 for five against Mumbai Indians in the IPL in Mumbai on May 9.After RCB were rocked early by Jason Behrendorff (4-0-36-3) who struck twice in the powerplay, du Plessis (65 off 41) and Maxwell (68 off 33) teamed up to expose MI’s bowling troubles once again while making the most of the perfect batting conditions at the Wankhede Stadium.Du Plessis and Maxwell added 120 runs for the fourth wicket off just 62 balls, powering RCB’s charge after Mumbai Indians made ear...
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Shivam Dube’s ability to hit the ball out of the park is amazing: Mike Hussey | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shivam Dube has emerged as a vital cog in the Chennai Super Kings batting lineup with his ability of hitting shots all over the park. The lanky batter earned praise from CSK batting coach Michael Hussey who said big-hitting Dube is a unique talent and he has been playing at his best because of the clarity of his role."He is a unique talent. His ability to hit the ball out of the park is amazing. He has got phenomenal power. We see him in practice all the time. What is really important is the clarity on his role in the team, maybe we did not quite have it last year and the start of this year," Hussey said."Through Stephen Fleming and MSD (Dhoni), they have been very clear in the role they see him playing and how they see him playing at his best for us. In his mind, he is so cl...
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WATCH: Substitute Vishnu Vinod takes a wobbling catch to dismiss Faf du Plessis | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Vishnu Vinod made his presence felt on the field as he completed a wobbling catch to dismiss Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis while coming as a substitute fielder in an IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.The incident happened in the 15th over of the innings when a well-set du Plessis went for a premeditated scoop off Cameron Green's widish outside off delivery.IPL 2023 SCHEDULE | IPL 2023 POINTS TABLEBut the RCB captain took his eyes off the ball at the point of contact and miscued it as the ball went to short fine leg where Vinod got hold of a juggling catch on the third attempt.RCB opener du Plessis (65 off 41 balls) held one end, despite losing Virat Kohli and Anuj Rawat at the score of 16, and ...
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​Captains who were fined in IPL 2023

​Nitish Rana (KKR)KKR’s skipper Rana has been one of the standouts for the Knights in this IPL. During the game against MI, Rana was fined 25% of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct due to his altercation with MI’s spinner Hrithik Shokeen during the first innings. Even Shokeen was fined 10% of his match fee. Source link
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‘KKR a side full of all-rounders’: Shardul Thakur on not being used frequently as bowler | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star all-rounder Shardul Thakur's main role in the team is of the bowler and it is quite apparent that questions will be raised about his fitness as he was not seen bowling regularly for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2023.What made the situation more baffling when KKR did not even use him against Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on Monday despite their pace department looked woefully inexperienced.But Thakur doesn't seem to be perturbed with not being given regular chances in bowling, saying he has been under-bowled in the IPL due to the abundance of all-rounders in the KKR squad.Speaking to PTI, the World Test Championship final-bound Indian cricketer said there's no injury issue with him and his team full of all-rounders did not "need" his service."We have a side full of...
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Lionel Messi to Saudi Arabia is a no go, representing company state: ‘Nothing with any club for next year’

Hours after reports surfaced that Lionel Messi will be following Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League next season, Team Messi, the company that represents the player and is headed by his father, Jorge have denied the same and stated that a decision on the Argentinean’s career shall be taken at the end of the season. “There is absolutely nothing with any club for next year. The decision will never be made before Lionel finishes the league with PSG,” reads the statement as quoted by Clarin. “Once the season ends it will be time to analyze and see what is there, and then make a decision.” It further reads, “There are always rumors and many use the name of Lionel to gain notoriety but the truth is only one and we can assure you that there is nothing with anyone. Neither verbal nor sign...
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Lionel Messi future undecided, says father after Saudi links | Football News – Times of India

BARCELONA: Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge insisted Tuesday the Paris Saint-Germain forward has not decided where he will play next season, after a source told AFP he would sign for a Saudi Arabian side.The Argentina captain is out of contract with PSG in June and an anonymous source close to negotiations said it was "a done deal" that he would follow former Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi league.However Jorge Messi said his son would only make a decision over his future at the end of the season."There is absolutely nothing agreed with any club for next year," wrote Messi's father on Instagram."The decision will not be made before Lionel finishes the league with PSG."Once the season is over, it will be time to analyse and see what's out there and then make a dec...
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Sam Billings reveals battle with skin cancer | Off the field News – Times of India

LONDON: England wicketkeeper batter Sam Billings has revealed his battle with skin cancer and now wants to create awareness among fellow players on the dangers of being exposed to the sun.Billings underwent two operations last year to remove a malignant melanoma on his chest, he informed on his social media handles on Tuesday. He was diagnosed with skin cancer following a routing screening at his county Kent."I had a melanoma that was 0.6mm (deep). The threshold of when it gets really serious is 0.7mm, so really close."If I had left that screening to go to the meeting, and waited until my next one six months down the line it could have been far, far more serious. The margins are so small but can have massive consequences," the 31-year-old told the Telegraph.Billings has played three Tes...
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Someone like a Dhoni is a pro…there will be a camera on you like Sachin: Ravi Shastri’s advises Virat Kohli to be careful on camera

Virat Kohli made the headlines last week when the former Royal Challengers Bangalore captain was involved in an on field brawl with Gautam Gambhir and Naveen-ul-Haq during RCB’s game against Lucknow Super Giants. Subsequently, the match referee and umpires decided that Kohli and Gambhir’s breach falls under Level 2 and hence, they were fined 100% of their match fees. Following the incident, former India coach Ravi Shastri has advised Kohli to be more ‘careful’ on camera, citing examples of Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni. “After the sequence of events last week, someone like a Kohli, someone like a Dhoni…Dhoni knows, he’s a pro, that there is a camera on you and that is because you guys deserve it after what you guys contributed to the game. There will be a camera on you, like there was o...
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Watch: ‘A legendary catch-up’ – Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli meet ahead of MI-RCB match | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Cricket fans could not have asked for more when two legends of the game caught up with each other on the field as it brings visual treat and million memories for them.Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli caught up ahead of the Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match during the practice session for both teams in Mumbai.The duo was seen bursting into laughter with each other and their pictures went viral on social media in no time."A legendary catch-up ahead of a captivating contest @sachin_rt @imVkohli," IPL posted a video of the legends on its Twitter handle.The comparisons are often drawn between the two Indian greats but Kohli said he feels embarrassed when people compare him with Tendulkar and the legendary cricketer has been a source of inspiration and comfort."I jus...
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