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IPL 2022 promises to be bigger, better and more exciting than ever before
The word 'exciting' naturally comes to everybody's mind when someone talks about 'new' things in life or in general. Likewise, the two new franchises will completely change the dynamics of the IPL. The RPSG Group has picked Lucknow as their home base with a winning bid of whopping Rs 7,090 crore while Irelia Company Pte Ltd (CVC Capital Partners) opted for Ahmedabad with a bid of Rs 5,625 crore.
Steve Smith surprised with Stuart Broad's exclusion from two Ashes Tests
The 35-year-old Broad is sixth on the list of all-time Test wicket-takers, having taken 526 scalps so far, and ranks third behind country-mate Jimmy Anderson (639 wickets) and former Australian bowler Glenn McGrath (563 wickets) among pacers.
SA v IND, 2nd Test: Kohli ruled out of Johannesburg Test due to upper back spasm
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), in a release, said Kohli will be monitored by the medical team during the proceedings in the second Test.
Harbhajan Singh believes decision to drop him from national side was out of MS Dhoni's control
Speaking to Zee News, Harbhajan said that the decision to drop him from the national side was not that of the then Indian captain M.S. Dhoni but of certain board officials. He further added that Dhoni might not have had a say in the decision (to drop him) but the final call lay with the board members which cannot be overruled by anyone, be it the captain or the coach. "Yes. MS Dhoni was the captain then but I think this thing was above Dhoni's head," he added.
No ambition to lead England; Root shouldn't be forced to quit captaincy: Stokes
England are staring at a series washout after losing the first three Tests by huge margins. The tourists lost the opening Test at Brisbane by nine wickets, the second Test at Adelaide by 275 runs and the Boxing Day Test at the MCG by an innings and 14 runs, prompting several England greats to call for Root's ouster as captain and Stokes's elevation.
Sanjay Manjrekar points reason behind Kohli's struggle outside off-stump
One of the most technically sound batters in his days, Manjrekar feels that cover drive being Kohli's main shots for making runs, he is looking confused over leaving the balls outside the off-stump and that is causing him trouble.
SA vs Ind: Disappointing to lose points on slow over-rate, we need to get better, says Dravid
Notably, India were fined 20 per cent of their match fee and docked one point from their World Test Championship points tally for maintaining a slow over-rate during their first Test victory at the SuperSport Park in Centurion despite the match getting over on time after losing an entire day's play to rain.
La Liga: Correa double helps Atletico start the new year with Rayo win
Luis Suárez had the first big chance of the game as he stole the ball off a defender and faced the keeper one on one. Unfortunately, he was unable to beat the shot-stopper. Atleti took the lead shortly thereafter when Correa found the back of the net as they approached the half-hour mark. The goal was preceded by an excellent play from De Paul and Carrasco. Atletico improved as the first half progressed and came close to doubling our lead through Lodi but his powerful left-foot strike was saved by the keeper, as they went into the break leading 1-0.
Brazil football great Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19
The 45-year-old has recently acquired a majority stake in the Brazilian club Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, simply known as Cruzeiro. He was expected to be present at the club's 101-year anniversary but now the former Real Madrid and Inter Milan star would not be able to attend the celebrations.
Premier League: Brighton beat Everton; Brentford overcome Aston Villa
After Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed a penalty, Anthony Gordon pulled one back for Everton early in the second half but Mac Allister made it 3-1 with a thunderous finish into the top corner from outside the box. Gordon scored his second goal with 14 minutes to go but Brighton dug in to claim a thoroughly deserved first win at Everton at the tenth attempt.
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