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New ECB chief Rob Key holds talks with Anderson, Broad on possible return: Report
While Anderson and Broad -- the most successful England pacers ever -- have declared their intention to return to the side after being axed ahead of the three-Test series in the Caribbean, Stokes has emerged as the likely candidate for the post of England captain after Joe Root stepped down recently following a five-year stint of leading the side.
IPL 2022, Day 25 Highlights: Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Lucknow Super Giants by 18 runs
In a fantastic thriller, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 18 runs. RCB skipper Faf du Plessis missed his century just by four runs. It was RCB's fifth win in the ongoing IPL season.
Dutch coach Ryan Campbell out of induced coma after heart attack
The fifty-year-old felt chest pains and difficulty breathing while out with his family in the UK on Saturday. As of Tuesday night local time, doctors made a successful move, with no evidence of brain damage, according to Campbell's brother Mark who spoke on Perth radio, reported ICC. "They've taken the heavy sedation off, so he's actually woken up. Now they're just looking at trying to work out what's wrong with his heart," Mark Campbell said.
Hesson's batting template for RCB seems to be working well
"So, from a batting point of view, we probably got it right once (against DC). So, here is another opportunity (against LSG) for us to get it right as a batting unit. We got enough experience to defend on that surface," Hesson had said. In a similar display, the Challengers ripped through the ranks of the Lucknow Super Giants in what one would call a clinical display of vision, aggression, and some intelligent captaincy.
IPL 2022: RCB skipper Du Plessis happy to bail out his team from a tricky situation
RCB were 42/3 in the sixth over after losing Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell cheaply before skipper du Plessis struck a superb 96 to help them post 181/6. In reply, Josh Hazlewood claimed 4/25 and helped RCB restrict Lucknow Super Giants to 163/8 in 20 overs and seal victory at the D.Y Patil Stadium here.
IPL 2022: Virat Kohli goes 100 competitive matches without a century
With that disappointing outing in the middle, Kohli set a dubious record, going 100 competitive games without a century. Kohli has now gone 17 Tests, 21 ODIs, 25 T20Is, and 37 IPL matches without reaching the three-figure mark, according to a tweet put out by cricket statistician Mahzer Arshad.
IPL 2022: Du Plessis, Hazlewood lead RCB to 18-run win over Lucknow
Leading from the front, skipper du Plessis played a terrific knock (96 off 64) and steered Royal Challengers Bangalore to 181-6 in 20 overs. Invited to bat first, RCB were off to a terrible start as they lost three wickets -- Anuj Rawat (4), Virat Kohli (0) and Glenn Maxwell (23) inside the powerplay. At 44/3 after 5.2 overs, RCB were in a spot of bother but du Plessis took on the mantle of batting through the innings.
Ashleigh Barty decides to play in global golf event after tennis retirement
"I'm excited to be part of the Icons Series and I hope through my participation in the series that we can encourage more women and girls to participate in golf around the world. It's such a unique opportunity to have fun, test yourself and compete against the world's greatest athletes in a sport that we are all so passionate about," Barty was quoted as saying by Sydney Morning Herald.
La Liga: Real Madrid can take another step toward title in visit to Osasuna
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is still without Ferland Mendy, Marcelo, and Eden Hazard for the trip to Pamplona, but with no league matches this weekend due to the Copa del Rey final, he is unlikely to make too many changes to the side that came back from 2-0 down against Sevilla. Osasuna are sitting comfortably in mid-table and the El Sadar Stadium is one of the most hostile grounds Madrid will visit this season.
IPL 2022: Du Plessis' 96 guides RCB to 181/6 against Lucknow Super Giants
At 44-3 after 5.2 overs, RCB were in a spot of bother but Faf du Plessis led from the front and stayed till the last over. He stitched a crucial 70-run stand for the fifth wicket with Shahbaz Ahmed (26) and a 49-run partnership with Dinesh Karthik (13 not out off 8) for the sixth wicket, helping RCB post a competitive total in stipulated 20 overs.
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