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Jos Buttler and KL Rahul's array of shots is unmatched
Rajasthan Royals' Buttler has emerged the Indian Premier League's (IPL) leading scorer with 491 runs at a strike rate of 161.51. He has so far scored three centuries in IPL 2022 with the latest coming against Delhi Capitals on Friday evening. He also blasted hundreds in victories against Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Hesson wary of SRH skipper Williamson's 'methodical ways' ahead of clash
RCB will take on SRH at the Brabourne Stadium later on Saturday and with SRH gradually moving up the points table on the back of four successive wins, the momentum is on their side. Hesson, when asked what strategy Williamson might employ against RCB, said, "Well, Kane's pretty methodical in terms of how he prepares. He's very professional. He's obviously brought that team together after a tough start losing the first couple of games.
DC skipper Pant, coach Amre pay a huge price for breaching IPL's Code of Conduct
The match between the Royals and Capitals plunged into controversy over a debatable waist-high no-ball that was ruled legal by the umpires but disputed by team from the National Capital. Royals went on to win the high-scoring game by 15 runs.
IPL 2022, Day 28 Highlights: Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Capitals by 15 runs
In a high-scoring thriller, Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Friday defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 15 runs. Another day, another century by Jos Buttler. It's the third 100 for Jos Buttler in 7 matches so far. On the other hand, the DC batter's small knocks took the match too close. They needed someone to stay like Jos Buttler did for RR.
Lots of speculation around Test captaincy but Rob Key will take the decision: Stokes
Stokes has been heavily linked with the vacant England Test captain's position and has spoken about the role as well following his friend and teammate's decision to step down. The 30-year-old all-rounder thinks that it will be a "huge honour" if he gets the opportunity to captain the side.
Delhi Capitals pacer Mustafizur to clear the air on not playing Test cricket
The 26-year-old said that he wants to serve Bangladesh cricket for many more years to come, and that to remain healthy and fit, he will have to pick and choose his games. "For me staying healthy is important. If I want to give my services to the Bangladesh team for a long time, then staying fit is important and to remain fit I feel the best way is to pick and choose between three formats," he said.
Rishabh Pant's decision to call back batters divides netizens
The IPL 2022 match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals plunged into controversy on Friday night over a debatable waist-high no-ball that was ruled legal by the umpires but disputed by team from the National Capital. Television pictures showed Delhi Capitals captain gesturing to Powell and Yadav to walk off the ground in protest, thus forfeiting the match. However better sense prevailed with Capitals' assistant coach Shane Watson and some other players ensuring that Pant calmed down and that the batters stayed inside the ground.
Everything to play for in vital Premier League weekend
As it was in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Brighton, patience could be a virtue for City fans. Liverpool entertain Everton in a Merseyside derby on Sunday and could go into the game four points off the top of the table in case of a City victory. Under normal circumstances, Jurgen Klopp's men would expect to blow away their neighbors, who are struggling just a point above the relegation zone.
IPL Turning Point: Prasidh Krishna's wicket-maiden over, no-ball controversy seal it for Rajasthan
Powell smashed successive sixes off the first two deliveries bowled by left-arm pacer Obed McCoy, a fellow dweller of the Caribbean islands, the equation looked easy and achievable because the bowler looked in a mess, bowling slow and low full-tosses that had 'hit-me hard' written all over. Powell obliged on the third delivery too and hammered the hip-high full toss over midwicket.
Serbia Open: Andrey Rublev beats Taro Daniel to enter semifinals
"I was a bit stressed because the weather was really tough. The conditions were so windy, the ball was moving a lot, so I needed to slow down, take more care. I felt I was playing well, I felt like I had control of the ball and I couldn't take that many risks because of the wind," said Rublev after the match.
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