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Hardik Pandya could be drafted for next match, says MI's Zaheer Khan
There has been a lot of speculation around the fitness of Pandya, who missed the first two Mumbai Indians matches -- against Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders -- which has raised questions about his fitness. On September 23, Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond had refused to give a deadline as to when Pandya would be able to play a competitive match in the IPL.
India game for another nail-biting contest against Australia
With a 2-0 series lead, which has kept alive their winning streak, victory No.27 will be on the minds of the Australian team. They extended their incredible winning run by the closest of margins in an epic thriller during the second contest. Despite their confidence being at its peak, Australia will be wary of the threat posed by India, who came within a ball of bringing that run to an end in Mackay.
Earning two points for team bigger that man-of-the-match award: Bravo
One of the key reasons for CSK's commanding performance against RCB on Friday evening was the incisive bowling by the West Indies all-rounder, who after an unimpressive India leg, was on song in Sharjah, guiding his side to a six-wicket win with 11 balls remaining.
Pucovski yet to regain full fitness as Ashes selection looms
The Victorian star has limited himself to just batting at the nets even as the Sheffield Shield season is set to move into top gear. "Pucovski has not suffered a setback but is yet to regain full movement in the joint and ligaments, which is not uncommon after major surgery," a Sydney Morning Herald report said on Saturday.
India could play one Test in England next year: Reports
"It has not been confirmed at this stage whether the match will be a standalone game or complete the series started in August, but it will avert the majority of financial losses incurred by the ECB due to the abandonment in Manchester. It may also avert any further disagreements between the ECB and the BCCI about the reasons for the abandonment and who should take responsibility for it," further said the report.
Am sure England will bring a 'super strong' side for Ashes: Starc
With England set to tour Australia for the traditional Ashes series in December, there are concerns in England over the impact of the lengthy bio-bubble on the health of the players as the team will be going Down Under soon after the T20 World Cup.
Rajasthan Royals win toss, elect to field against Delhi Capitals
Both teams have won their previous matches, Rajasthan Royals getting the better of Punjab Kings by two runs while Delhi Capitals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets. Royals skipper Sanju Samson said, "Hoping the wicket gets better as the day goes on. Two people not available -- Evin Lewis and Chris Morris miss out, and that means Tabraiz Shamsi and David Miller come in. We might have (Liam) Livingstone coming up the order."
Atherton asks ECB to end silence on Pak tour cancellation
The ECB had on September 20 announced that the tour of Pakistan in October by their men's and women's teams has been cancelled due to "increasing concerns about travelling to the region." The trip, which would have been the men's team first trip to Pakistan after 2005 and first ever by the women's team, was in serious doubt since New Zealand men's team pulled out of their white-ball series on Friday, citing security concerns.
Didn't show much courage, says a dejected Kohli after second loss
RCB came up with a much improved performance the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings on Friday, notching up 156/6 thanks to half centuries from Devdutt Padikkal (70) and Kohli (53), but still lost by six wickets after some incisive bowling by Dwayne Bravo and Shardul Thakur.
Adapting to the dew and strategising bowling was the key: Dhoni
On the back of a brilliant bowling performance by Dwayne Bravo and Shardul Thakur, Chennai Super Kings registered an assertive six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore. With this win, Chennai have now moved back to the top of the points table with 14 points from seven wins out of nine matches. Though they are tied with Delhi Capitals for points, Chennai are on top due to superior net run rate.
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