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Rayudu deletes tweet after announcing IPL 2022 as his last edition of playing the tournament
But after Rayudu deleted the tweet, fans were left questioning over why he retracted from his original retirement announcement. After being brought back by Chennai in IPL Mega Auction for INR 6.2 crores, Rayudu has scored 271 runs in 12 matches at an average of 27.10 and strike-rate of 124.31, becoming the third-highest run-getter for the side in IPL 2022.
There is a feeling among England fans that there is no passion left in their country's cricket: Elliott
The 43-year-old Elliott, who played five Tests, 83 ODIs and 17 T20Is as an allrounder, said it was a "pretty simple algorithm" for England to appoint McCullum as their Test team coach, given that he can instil confidence and positive energy in the side, which is low. England have won just one of the last 17 Tests they have played, with the latest debacles being against Australia in the Ashes and in the away Test series in the Caribbean.
Uber Cup: China beat hosts Thailand to meet South Korea in final
China faced Thailand for the third consecutive time in the Uber Cup semifinals, with Olympic champion Chen Yufei beating Ratchanok Intanon 2-0 to give her team the lead. In the following doubles match, the world's No. 1 Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan stumbled in the first set by the Thai pair Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai. However, Chen and Jia bounced back to take the match 17-21, 21-13, and 21-15.
Growing Bayern unrest: Lewandowski leaving, Salihamidzic under fire
While the club's national and international competitors are happily announcing noteworthy transfers for the next season, the reigning German champions seem stuck in a fatal state of uncertainty. Media reports say the 33-year-old Lewandowski has rejected an offer to extend his 2023 expiring contract. The spearhead is said to have informed the 2020 treble winner's leader board about his decision.
Being aggressive and having a positive intent likely to be McCullum's mantra for England
With the England summer scheduled to kick off on June 2 with the three-Test series against New Zealand, an overhauled England side, which has a new managing director for men's cricket, a new skipper in Ben Stokes and a new coach in McCullum, the primary task would be to usher in a new era where the players develop that winning mentality.
IPL Turning Point: Bairstow's sensational power-hitting puts Punjab Kings on course to victory
Before the match against Royal Challengers on Friday, he had scores of 8, 12, 12, 9, 6, 32, 1, 56 -- his best score coming against Rajasthan Royals. Against RCB, Bairstow came into his own from the first over itself, launching an astounding attack on the bowling that set the tone for the entire PBKS innings.
Virat handling indifferent form really well, a good score is round the corner: Du Plessis
Kohli contributed just 20 runs in RCB's 54-run thrashing by Punjab Kings at the Brabourne stadium, with the former India skipper smashing two boundaries and a six in his brief 14-ball stay at the crease. While the need of the hour was to play a long and responsible innings, given that RCB were chasing a mammoth 209, the loss of Kohli and skipper du Plessis (10 runs) cheaply put too much pressure on the batters coming done the order and the team lost the plot.
IPL 2022: Bairstow set it up for us, says Punjab Kings' Livingstone after 54-run win over RCB
Bairstow hammered 66 off 29 deliveries, hitting four boundaries and seven huge sixes in a brilliant display of power-hitting that set the stage for Livingstone's 42-ball 70 that took Punjab Kings to 209/9 in 20 overs. In reply, Royal Challengers Bangalore were restricted to 155/9 in 20 overs, the team from the south losing its momentum.
IPL 2022: Clinical bowling helps Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers by 54 runs
After blazing half-centuries by English duo, Jonny Bairstow (66 off 29) and Liam Livingstone (70 off 42) helped Punjab Kings post a massive 209/9 in 20 overs. Royal Challengers Bangalore tried to match their scoring rate initially but lost wickets at regular intervals as their chase derailed against some disciplined bowling by the Punjab Kings bowlers, especially Kagiso Rabada (3/21), Rishi Dhawan (2/36) and Rahul Chahar (2/37).
India reach maiden Thomas Cup final with thrilling 3-2 win over Denmark
Indian men had previously reached the Thomas Cup semis in 1952, 1955 and 1979. India will now play Indonesia in the historic final on Sunday. Playing their first Thomas Cup semis in 43 years, India kicked off their final four fixture at the Impact Arena with Lakshya Sen, ninth in the badminton world rankings, facing off against world No 1 and Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen.
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