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LSG Mentor Zaheer Khan Supports IPL Impact Player Rule, Citing Benefits for Indian Cricket's Growth
Zaheer was part of the Mumbai Indians' setup but took over as the team mentor of Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday, a post which was left vacant by the exit of incumbent India head coach Gautam Gambhir in late 2023.
US Open Shock: Elena-Gabriela Ruse Stuns Wimbledon Champion Krejcikova in Second Round
The 26-year-old Romanian, ranked 122 in the WTA standings, carried her momentum from the qualifiers by defeating the eighth-seeded Krejcikova in scores of 6-4, 7-5. It was one of the biggest wins for Ruse in Grand Slam history, thus snapping the impressive eight-match win streak of Krejcikova. Going into this match, Krejcikova had won 15 of her last 16 matches against players outside the Top 100, and thus this loss was a pretty surprising outcome.
Zaheer Khan Takes on Mentor Role with Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2025
"All your anticipation ends here! The King of reverse swing, Indian legend #ZaheerKhan takes charge as the mentor of @LucknowIPL," wrote the RPSG Group, owners of the LSG franchise, on its 'X' account.
Alcaraz Advances to US Open Second Round After Defeating Li Tu
It is Alcaraz's 60th Grand Slam singles victory in just 70 matches - making him the second-fastest player to reach that milestone in the Open Era. John McEnroe holds that record, having reached 60 wins in 69 matches.
Zaheer Khan to Join LSG as New Team Mentor
An announcement is likely to be made in the evening at the RPSG Group Headquarters. Zaheer replaces Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir himself had parted ways with Super Giants to join back Kolkata Knight Riders, with whom he won an IPL title, in 2024. Gambhir is now the head coach of India.
Impact Player rule gives more value for strategy, says Ashwin
His comments have come at a time when reactions against this rule are intensifying, with leading players like Rohit Sharma criticizing it for affecting the overall development of all-rounders and inflating scores.
Former Indian Wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik Joins Upcoming Legends League Cricket Season
Karthik, who hung his boots this June after the IPL 2024 season, was set to play his last few games for Royal Challengers Bangalore. He retired as one of the dynamic middle-order batsmen and swift wicketkeepers-an in-office commentator also-so the coming of Karthik to LLC is a new exciting time in his distinguished career.
Will ensure Test cricket remains priority as it forms bedrock of the game, says ICC Chairman Jay Shah
Shah said in the BCCI-issued statement, "I am keenly looking forward to dismantling barriers that have obstructed the progress of cricket." He also announced that he would start a separate program for talent search during his tenure. He thanked the ICC's Member Boards for their confidence, assuring them that "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to ICC's Member Boards for placing their trust in me to take over this prestigious role of the Chairman of the ICC. I want to assure you that I'll do everything humanly possible to elevate the standard of our game across the globe."
Will ensure Test cricket remains priority as it forms bedrock of the game, says ICC Chairman Jay Shah
Shah said in the BCCI-issued statement, "I am keenly looking forward to dismantling barriers that have obstructed the progress of cricket." He also announced that he would start a separate program for talent search during his tenure. He thanked the ICC's Member Boards for their confidence, assuring them that "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to ICC's Member Boards for placing their trust in me to take over this prestigious role of the Chairman of the ICC. I want to assure you that I'll do everything humanly possible to elevate the standard of our game across the globe."
Swiatek Survives Triple Set Point to Defeat Rakhimova in US Open First Round
The 2022 US Open champion fought off three set points in a tense second-set tiebreaker before eventually winning 6-4, 7-6(6) after an hour and 52 minutes in Flushing Meadows.
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