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IPL 2021: Rishabh Pant to continue as captain of Delhi Capitals
"JSW-GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals today announced that Rishabh Pant will continue as captain for the remainder of the 2021 season of the Indian Premier League," read an official statement from the franchise. Pant was appointed captain of Delhi Capitals before the start of the 2021 edition of the IPL after Iyer was ruled out of the tournament due to a left shoulder injury sustained during the first ODI against England in March this year.
Shardul Thakur credits Dhoni's tip, extra hard work for improved batting
It was Dhoni who had asked Thakur to move his grip down a bit so that he gets better control of his shots, while the team management allowed him extra sessions with throw-down specialists Raghu and Nuwan, thus ensuring he improves his batting and fulfil their dream of having better contributions from the lower-order batsmen. The result was that Thakur scored two half-centuries in the fourth Test at The Oval.
Kohli to step down as T20 skipper after World Cup
Through his official Twitter account, Kohli has thanked everyone who have supported him in his journey as the captain of the Indian team in all formats. He also said that he has given everything to the team as the T20I captain and will continue to contribute to the team as a batsman in future.
Have been waiting for four months to join Delhi Capitals camp: Ponting
The 46-year-old was of the opinion that the team's performance in the first half of the IPL 2021 season doesn't matter and they will have to re-build once again. "It doesn't matter what we've done in the first half of the season. It's been four months since when we played some really good cricket, so we really have to start again.
Like Messi, but three goals don't make Nkunku, Leipzig happy
When looking back at the bright moments of his career in some years the former Paris attacker is inevitably going to remember this special evening in the Citizens arena. The former French international then might find himself in the same tricky situation to decide between proudness and sorrow. It appears like a one-hit-wonder having scored three goals in a game against Manchester City, one of Europe's leading sides, but in the end, losing the game 6-3.
'Ashwin's return is a good thing but will he be in the XI?'
Ashwin is back in the limited-overs set-up after a long four years. He last played a T20I for India in 2017, against West Indies in Jamaica. Speaking with 'Sports Tak' after the BCCI announced India's squad for T20 World Cup, Gavaskar said Ashwin's selection is just a 'consolation'cup' by the selectors to make up for his absence in the playing XI during the just concluded England Test series.
IPL 2021: Happy with the way I bowled, says RCB spinner Chahal
The edition, which was suspended in May earlier this year due to Covid-19 cases inside the franchises' camps, will resume on September 19. RCB are currently third in the IPL table with five wins in seven matches. In a video posted by the official social media accounts of the RCB, Chahal said, "Obviously, the feeling was good. The heat was okay, I am happy with the way I bowled. I am pumped up, we are in a good position in the points table and we have a very good chance to stay at the top of the table.
Champions League: Real Madrid make winning start against Inter
Real, who have won the UEFA Champions League 13 times with their last title coming in 2017-18 season, had to wait till the 89th minute for the lone goal of the match that gave them three points. Real got their Champions League campaign underway with a crucial win at the San Siro. Rodrygo's 89th-minute strike handed the team all three points, following a second-half showing in which they were superior to rivals Inter.
Michael Holding announces retirement from cricket commentary
The 67-year-old has served for Sky Sports for over twenty years as a commentator broadcaster. As per the reports, "However, with age catching up and the increasingly busy cricketing schedules, Holding has decided to bid goodbye to his second innings, with 2021 being his last year in the commentary box."
IPL 2021 set to welcome fans back to stadiums, limited seating available
"The VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 resumes with the five-time champions and current title holders Mumbai Indians taking on three-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 19. "This match will be a momentous occasion as IPL will welcome the fans back to the stadiums after a brief hiatus owing to Covid-19 situation."
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