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RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2024 Preview: Royal Challengers Bengaluru eye better outing from bowlers against Punjab Kings | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru face an imminent challenge to address their bowling vulnerabilities following a disappointing performance in their IPL 2024 opener against Chennai Super Kings. As they prepare to take on a confident Punjab Kings in their upcoming encounter at the formidable M Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB's focus shifts to rectifying their shortcomings on the field.In their previous match, RCB's bowlers struggled to find their rhythm, contributing to their six-wicket defeat against CSK. The pacers, Mohammed Siraj, Alzarri Joseph, and Yash Dayal, faced criticism for their ineffective use of the short-pitch ball strategy, resulting in a lack of control over line and length. Their run-giving rates were concerning, with Siraj conceding at 9.5 runs per over, Joseph at 10.3, ...
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Ishant Sharma limps off the field as Delhi Capitals dealt a major injury blow in their IPL 2024 opener | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a significant setback for the Delhi Capitals (DC) during their opening fixture of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), veteran fast bowler Ishant Sharma sustained an ankle injury on Saturday while fielding in the match against the Punjab Kings in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.The unfortunate incident occurred during the final over of the powerplay as Punjab Kings were chasing a target of 175 runs.Prabhsimran Singh flicked a slower delivery from Mitchell Marsh towards deep mid-wicket for a single. Ishant, positioned in the field, collected the ball smoothly but twisted his right ankle while attempting to throw it back to the wicketkeeper.The impact of the injury was immediate, as Ishant fell to the ground in agony, clutching his ankle. The physio rushed to his aid, eventually assi...
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‘Iss real life story ka koi tod nai’: Suryakumar Yadav praises Rishabh Pant with a heartfelt post | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant's return to competitive cricket was the moment the cricket fans had been waiting for. And when Delhi Capitals skipper made his appearance in the team's opening match of IPL 2024 against Punjab Kings, it became the biggest talking point.Pant's remarkable recovery from a harrowing accident in December 2022 not only earned praise from his fans but also drew commendation from his Indian teammate, Suryakumar Yadav."Moment we all have been waiting for. Inspirational movies bahut dekhi hain par iss real life story ka koi tod nai @RishabhPant17," Suryakumar posted on X.Also Read: KKR vs SRH Live ScoreHowever, Pant failed to set the stage on fire as he made a quiet 13-ball 18 before falling to Harshal Patel in the 13th over of the innings.India's wicketkeeper-batter was '...
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IPL 2024, PBKS vs DC Highlights: Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone take Punjab Kings off to a winning start | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant's hopes for a triumphant return were dashed as English all-rounder Sam Curran's aggressive fifty propelled Punjab Kings to a thrilling four-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in their IPL season opener.Curran's explosive 63 off just 47 balls, supported by Liam Livingstone's brisk 38 not out from 21 deliveries, guided Punjab to successfully chase down 175 runs with four balls to spare.Despite Pant's comeback, Delhi Capitals struggled to set a formidable target, finishing at 174 for nine. DC's 'Impact Player' Abhishek Porel's quickfire unbeaten 32 off 10 balls was the highlight of their innings.Punjab Kings' chase began strongly, but Shikhar Dhawan's dismissal by Ishant Sharma for 22 off 16 balls brought an early setback. Prabhsimran, stepping in at number three as the home t...
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IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant makes a quiet comeback with bat on return to competitive cricket after 453 days | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant on Saturday made a highly-anticipated comeback to competitive cricket in his side's IPL opener against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) after a 453-day hiatus. India's wicketkeeper-batter was 'really emotional' ahead of his return to the field for the first time since a horror car crash in December 2022."Really emotional time for me," Pant said at the toss after Delhi were put into bat first at Mullanpur."Just want to enjoy the moment."After DC were put into bat, Pant came out at the No. 4 slot for his side, scoring a quiet 13-ball 18 before falling to Harshal Patel in the 13th over of the innings. During his stay in the middle, Pant cracked a couple of boundaries and looked in good touch. Unfortunately, he was deceived by a Harshal slower boun...
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IPL-17: PBKS vs DC | Punjab opts to bowl against Delhi

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant with head coach Ricky Ponting. FIle | Photo Credit: PTI Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to field against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2024 match in Mohali on March 23..PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024The game marks the comeback of Rishabh Pant, who was out of action for more than 14 months after a horrific car accident in December, 2022.Teams: Delhi Capitals: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (w/c), Ricky Bhui, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma.Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (w), Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Shashank Singh. Source link
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‘Jittery, nervous, excited’ – Rishabh Pant can’t wait to get cracking again | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant is traversing a spectrum of emotions, ranging from nervousness to excitement, as he prepares for his first competitive game in almost 15 months. He will lead the Delhi Capitals in their IPL opener against the Punjab Kings on Saturday.After enduring a lengthy rehabilitation process following a severe car crash in December 2022, Pant expresses gratitude for returning to the cricket pitch."Jittery, nervous, excited...all of it, but at the same time, just happy, being able to come back to professional cricket. I'm just looking forward to playing my first game tomorrow," Pant said ahead of his team's first match of the season.The accomplished wicketkeeper-batsman acknowledges that regaining his former form will require time. He intends to approach the process one day at a time, ...
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Indian Premier League 2024 | Comeback-man Pant the highlight as Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings

Rishabh Pant's resilient return to the cricket field in multiple roles will be the focus when Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings in their IPL opener in Chandigarh on March 23, both teams hoping to erase the disappointment of below-par performances in the last season. Pant's miraculous escape from a life-threatening car crash in December 2022 has now become a tale of perseverance after the big-hitting wicketkeeper-batter made a faster than expected recovery to be back in action. He has been cleared to play as a keeper-batter and has the additional responsibility of captaining the side, taking back the position from David Warner, who led DC to a ninth-place finish in the 10-team tournament last year. "He (Pant) has probably batted more in the last week than he has ever batted leading in...
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IPL 2024 squad analysis: Which team has the best spin attack and is there a hidden gem of an all-rounder?

Strengths: Carrying flavours from their successful past, CSK have retained a solid core and maintained the style of players that have worked best for them. CSK have released Ben Stokes, but have acquired upcoming star opener Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell, a batsman capable of clearing the fence and with the knack of knowing when to move up a gear. Ravindra is set to replace an injured Devon Conway at the top.Weaknesses: A mercurial pace attack comprising Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur and Tushar Deshpande. Left-armer Mukesh Choudhary is untested having last played in 2022 and death-overs specialist Matheesha Pathirana will be missed partially due to injury. Opportunities: Shivam Dube could become the middle-overs differentiator with the bat in an order comprising several accumulator...
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IPL 2024: How Delhi, Lucknow, Punjab, Rajasthan shape up – a SWOT analysis | Cricket News – Times of India

TOI takes a look at what may lie in store for Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League beginning on March 22. ALSO READ: Watch IPL in QatarWhile DC, LSG and Punjab are searching for their maiden IPL title, RR won the inaugural edition in 2008 under the captaincy of legendary Australian leg-spiner, late Shane Warne. DELHI CAPITALSIn seven seasons under head coach Ricky Ponting, the team has reached the IPL final only once. Captain Rishabh Pant’s comeback from a horrific car accident is a definite boost to their push for the trophy this year.STRENGTH: Powerful top order with David Warner, Rishabh Pant and Mitchell Marsh. If these three get going, they can run away with any match. Then there’s the spin partners...
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‘Bowlers have nothing to lose with short boundaries’: Arshdeep Singh ahead of 3rd T20I against Afghanistan in Bangalore

Arshdeep Singh offered a wry smile as he heard a fairly obvious question asked of a bowler before a T20I at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. How did he expect to prevail at a ground with infamously smaller boundaries? His answer offered an insight into the mind of a modern T20 bowler. “As bowlers, we feel, we have nothing to lose here. The batsmen are always eyeing more and more boundaries, and that’s where we get an opening in the game – you can get more wickets. I guess, when the wicket is flat and the boundaries are short, there are more options of getting the wickets, so you’re always on your toes,” India’s left-arm quick said ahead of the third T20I against Afghanistan in at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday. It’s an ideology that hasn’t dawned upon Arshdeep – a T20 regular for India sinc...
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Exclusive: ‘Building a strong team bond is…’ – Shikhar Dhawan reveals how he plans to lead Punjab Kings in IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan has had a successful career in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception. Starting his IPL career in the inaugural season in 2008 with the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Shikhar Dhawan is known for his stylish strokeplay, ability to anchor the innings, and knack for scoring runs consistently.Dhawan is the second highest all-time leading run scorer in the tournament, showcasing his value as a dependable opener.He has amassed 6617 runs from 217 IPL matches at an average of 35.39, which included two hundreds and 50 fifties.Throughout his IPL career, Dhawan has been recognized for his aggressive yet elegant batting style, solid technique that has helped him to contribute significantly to the teams he has represented.Speaking exclusively to Timesof...
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Punjab Kings Clarify Picking the Right Cricketer in IPL Auction | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings on Wednesday issued a clarification asserting that they had selected the correct cricketer during the IPL auction in Dubai, refuting reports suggesting they bid for the 'wrong' player due to confusion in the name.Shashank Singh was acquired during the latter part of the auction on Tuesday as franchises sought to add uncapped Indian players in the base price range of Rs 20 lakh.When the auctioneer announced Shashank's name, PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta raised the paddle, and the cricketer was swiftly sold. Reports suggested that the franchise later 'realized' the alleged mistake and approached the auctioneer to reverse the deal.In its clarification, PBKS said, "Media have reported on Shashank Singh being bought erroneously by Punjab Kings. The Kings would like to cl...
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WATCH: Punjab Kings buy the wrong player at IPL 2024 auction, then get denied a reversal by the auctioneer

It’s called accelerated auction for a reason. With most of the franchises having filled their slots in the bidding process and just the finishing touches left to be made, the player names are called upon fast and the bidders are expected to be on their toes for the same. On Tuesday in Dubai during the IPL 2024 auction though, the Punjab Kings think tank committed a massive blunder during the latter phase of the auction by bidding for the wrong player. Get this, when 32-year-old Shashank Singh’s name was brought up in the accelerated round, Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta was seen having an exchange with her entourage before swiftly raising the paddle. But it was only after the auctioneer Mallika Sagar moved onto the next set of players that the Kings realised their mistake. Watch: F...
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Punjab Kings’ IPL auction blunder: Accidentally purchased ‘wrong player’ Shashank Singh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings (PBKS) found themselves entangled in a major blunder as they accidentally purchased the 'wrong player' in a surprising turn of events during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction on Tuesday. The team mistakenly acquired uncapped Indian player Shashank Singh at a base price of Rs 20 lakh, only to realize their error after the auctioneer had completed the bid.Here's what transpired:The confusion arose during the accelerated round of the auction when the auctioneer, Mallika Sagar, announced and called out the name of Shashank Singh, a 32-year-old batting all-rounder representing Chhattisgarh in domestic cricket.Despite the mix-up, PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta raised the paddle after a brief discussion with her team members, securing Shashank's purchase. However...
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IPL Auction: Shahrukh Khan ready to be a finisher for Gujarat Titans | Cricket News – Times of India

CHENNAI: After a three-year association with Punjab Kings, big-hitting Tamil Nadu batter Shahrukh Khan will embark on a new IPL journey at Gujarat Titans, who paid a hefty fee of Rs 7.4 cr to task him with finishing duties.At the auction in Dubai on Tuesday, the IPL 2022 champions Gujarat showed great interest in the 28-year-old, winning a bidding battle that also involved Punjab. Shahrukh will have the company of seasoned campaigners David Miller and Rahul Tewatia during the death overs. Gujarat needed a hard-hitting Indian middle-order batter after Hardik Pandya left and Shahrukh fitted the bill."The way Gujarat have backed players, I will be comfortable. I will be playing at No. 6 or 7. I have been a fan of Miller; he is a guy who comes in and wins big games. The way he has played fo...
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Pacer Harshal Patel top Indian buy in Dubai IPL auction | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction in Dubai has been making headlines with some remarkable acquisitions. One of the most notable signings has been Punjab Kings securing Indian pacer Harshal Patel for a staggering amount of Rs 11.75 crore. This makes Patel the top Indian buy in the auction.Harshal Patel, who had a base price of Rs 2 crore, has earned this massive bid due to his exceptional T20 skills.In the previous IPL season, Patel played forRoyal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and showcased his talent by taking 111 wickets in 92 matches throughout his IPL career. His consistent performance and ability to deliver under pressure have made him a highly sought-after player.IPL Auction 2024 Live UpdatesIn addition to Patel, there have been other significant acquis...
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Big Ticket IPL 2024 auction to get underway in Dubai

Mallika Sagar, who recently hosted the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction will be the auctioneer instead of Hugh Edmeades. Sagar also became the first woman auctioneer in the last 16 years of IPL history.  The cricketing world is buzzing ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction, which will take place in Dubai on December 19, as the 10 IPL franchises will battle it out to grab top-tier players.Ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, a total of 332 players have been registered for the big event. At first, an enormous of 1166 players submitted their names for the auction but the franchises decided to go with 332 cricketers and let go 834 players.Out of 332 players, 214 are Indians and the rest of the cricketers are foreigners. Meanwhile, 116 have already taken part in the extravagan...
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5 uncapped players to track at IPL auction: Spinner with 90 wickets in a year, emerging U19 star, big-hitting batter from Kanpur

While Indian Premier League auctions tend to start with a bang, with the big-money signings coming up early in the sets, there is always intrigue around which uncapped Indian player goes well above their base price for a big payday. The auction for IPL 2024 will take place on Tuesday in Dubai, and 200 of the names registered are uncapped Indian players. Here’s a look at five names that could attract interest from the franchises. Shahrukh Khan, 28 Lower-order batsman, off-spinner One of the more surprising names on the released players list, Tamil Nadu allrounder Shahrukh Khan comes into the auction pool with a reputation of being a big hitter in the middle order but yet to truly find his place in the IPL. Having played 33 matches in the IPL for Punjab, Shahrukh had a strike rate of 160+...
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IPL Auction: Which unknown gem unearthed by talent scouts, will walk in Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah footsteps?

It was in 2014, with another edition of the IPL looming large and having arrived on Indian shores early for the preparation, that John Wright had spotted a talent who, nine years later, unleashed a storm by being the most high-profile transfer of all time.It was on the ides of March, to be precise, that Wright – who was still in his role as head coach of Mumbai Indians that season – first had a glimpse of Hardik Pandya, a player who was an unknown commodity beyond Baroda. Against a Mumbai attack that included Zaheer Khan, not just the unbeaten 82 he made, but everything about Pandya stood out for Wright. Six months later as Wright moved onto his new role as head of scouting at Mumbai Indians, he would convince head coach Ricky Ponting and the Ambanis to spend Rs 10 lakh on Pandya and th...