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Riley Meredith replaces injured Jhye Richardson at Mumbai Indians

By: PTI April 6, 2023 20:34 IST Riley Meridith after picking a wicket against Chennai Super Kings. (PTI) Listen to this article Riley Meredith replaces injured Jhye Richardson at Mumbai Indians x Mumbai Indians on Thursday named Riley Meredith as a replacement for injured fast bowler Jhye Richardson. Richardson is suffering from a hamstring injury and was earlier ruled out of the Indian Premier League. A press release from the franchise stated “His replacement, Australia...
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Watch: SRH skipper Aiden Markram lays out two-step process for team for IPL 2023

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Aiden Markram has arrived for the Indian Premier League 2023 and has hit the nets. In a video posted on social media, the South African can be seen giving his first speech to the side ahead of their clash against Lucknow Super Giants on Friday. Speaking to his side Markram said, “I know you guys have already started the journey. So it’s a pretty simple two-step process that I’d like us all to look into. I mean, I understand that everyone has their own game and that’s fine. First, we all have played enough cricket to know how to identify conditions, right, and identify them pretty quickly, which is obviously key. “From that, we develop. Each of us will have our own strengths. According to those conditions. And boys all we do is back those options to the ground...
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IPL 2023: Depleted KKR seek home comfort against star-studded RCB

Hit by injuries and unavailability of key players, two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will seek home comfort and look to return to winning ways when they face a star-studded Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, here on Thursday. Having started their campaign with a seven-run defeat via Duckworth-Lewis method against Punjab Kings at Mohali, KKR suffered twin blows. First premier Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan pulled out of the tournament because of family reasons and international commitments and, the next day, regular skipper Shreyas Iyer, who is also their batting mainstay, was ruled out of the entire IPL as he will undergo a surgery to treat his back injury. KKR had made Nitish Rana their stand-in skipper, assuming that their regular skipper would be back in the secon...
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IPL 2023: RCB’s Virat Kohli says he ended up selling most of his impulsively bought cars

Royal Challengers Bangalore superstar Virat Kohli acknowledged that most of the cars he has bought over the years have been impulsive buys that he later ended up selling. Speaking on RCB’s YouTube channel during a recent photoshoot, Kohli said, “Most of the cars I used to own were impulsive buys, I ended up hardly driving or travelling in them as well. Beyond a point, I was like this is pointless, so I ended up selling most of them and now we only use what we absolutely need to. “I think it is also part of growing up and being more aware and mature about things as well. You don’t feel like owning ‘toys’ as such, it is about being practical,” he added. Kohli has been one of the stalwarts of the franchise. He has played many match-winning knocks for them. However, his form dipped last se...
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IPL 2023: RCB’s Josh Hazewlood opens up on his comparison with Glenn McGrath

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ace fast bowler Josh Hazelwood opened up about his comparisons with former Australian bowling great Glenn McGrath and said that he has been compared to the Australian legendary fast bowler every day since he started playing. Speaking on the RCB podcast Hazelwood said, “Really every day I would say (Comparison with McGrath). Since I started playing for New South Wales even before that. Just playing in the country with him being from a country area as well. You know we are very similar I guess in the way we go out about our business of bowling and come from similar backgrounds. So there is plenty of things alike there yeah it has been since I have been 15-16 years old.” Hazelwood similar to McGrath despite not having express pace has troubled the batters...
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R Ashwin shares his thoughts on Sanju Samson’s inclusion in India’s 50-over World Cup side

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed his thoughts about whether his Rajasthan Royals franchise captain Sanju Samson should get a chance in India’s 50-over World Cup side for the upcoming ICC 50-over Cricket World Cup in October. Speaking on his Youtube channel, Ashwin said, “We received many comments. Anyway, Wasim Jaffer has mentioned that we are backing many players, and in the same way, we should start trying Sanju Samson, also. Even the fans are asking for his comeback. You are asking to back everyone. Why don’t we back Sanju Samson enough?” “I am not here to tell who should be backed or anything. I want India to win the World Cup. We should give all the positive vibes for that to happen. That is my thought process,” said the India off-spinner,” he added. Surya has not sco...
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Everybody chills together in the team room which also reflects on the ground: Jayant Yadav on GT’s on-field success

Gujarat Titans off-spinner Jayant Yadav said everybody chilling together in the team room is the reason behind defending champions’ success on the field ahead of the IPL 2023. Jayant speaking on Brand GT said, “Everybody is in sync, everybody chills together in the team room. Which also reflects on the ground. I think just helps you negate the pressure that comes with the IPL.” “If you see the composition of our team everybody has played with everybody in some way,” he added. What makes the Titans tick? Let’s ask Jayant Bhai 🙂 To check out the full video on our website and app, visit the link, register yourself and start 👀https://t.co/sxFUu10OrD#AavaDe pic.twitter.com/d6503LVTLA — Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) March 28, 2023 The 33-year-old acknowledged the IPL is a high-pressure to...
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Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah and Shreyas Iyer: Most notable absentees in IPL 2023

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to be commence on March 31 when defending champions Gujarat Titans take on four-time champions Chennai Super Kings. However, big names like Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shreyas Iyer will miss the season due to injuries. In addition to these Indian stars, many franchises will miss some of their key players for the upcoming series. Who are they ? Let’s find out- Delhi CapitalsThe capitals will miss their skipper and wicket-keeper, Rishabh Pant, which will be a massive blow for the side. Pant met with a horrific road accident that resulted in a ligament tear in December 2022, and since then, he has been out of action. Pant has played a crucial role for the Delhi Capitals with the bat in the middle order too. He scored over...
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My left leg has healed but will take number of months to be fully fit: RCB’s Glenn Maxwell

Ace Australia and Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has said that while the injury to his left leg had healed, it’ll take a “number of months” before he is back to full fitness as he prepares for the upcoming edition of the IPL. The RCB player had suffered a broken left fibula in a horrific mishap during a friend’s birthday party days after Australia were knocked out of the T20 World Cup at home in November last year. The grievous injuries required urgent surgery and a long period of rehabilitation. Maxwell returned to the ODI side, which won the three-match series against India 2-1 recently, and the cricketer is now looking forward to playing for RCB on its home turf, the Chinnaswamy Stadium, after nearly two years. In a video posted by RCB on social media ahead of ...
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Jonny Bairstow to miss entire IPL, Liam Livingstone cleared: Report

Prolific England batter Jonny Bairstow will miss the entire IPL this year as his cricket board refused to grant him No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play in the high-profile T20 league beginning on March 31, according to a report. The 33-year-old Bairstow is recovering from a leg injury he sustained in September last year. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), however, cleared all-rounder Liam Livingstone, who is coming back after recovering from his knee and ankle injuries, to play in the IPL. Punjab Kings had bought Livingstone and Bairstow for Rs 11.50 crores and Rs 6.75 crores respectively during the IPL auction. “Punjab Kings have some bittersweet news as England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has cleared Liam Livingstone for participation in the upcoming Indian Premier League...