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Rohit Sharma Leads 10-Member World Cup Squad Arrival in NYC; Kohli and Hardik to Follow
In addition to Rohit Sharma, players like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel were part of the arrivals, along with reserve players Shubman Gill and Khaleel Ahmed.
IPL 2024: KKR Clinches Third IPL Title with Dominant Eight-Wicket Victory over SRH in 2024 Final
KKR's bowlers, led by an incisive Andre Russell with figures of 3-19, followed by the economical spell of 2-14 by Mitchell Starc, and 2-24 by Harshit Rana, folded SRH for a paltry total of 113—the lowest-ever score posted in any IPL final.In response, the KKR batters, led by Venkatesh Iyer's explosive 52 not out from 26 balls, chased down the target in just 10.3 overs, securing their second IPL title win in Chennai.
Haris Rauf Returns to Form, Babar Azam to Captain Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Rauf, who had suffered a shoulder injury during the PSL in February, last played for his country in January this year. His inclusion is a welcome development for Pakistan, who finished as runners-up in last year's edition of the tournament.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Secure IPL Final Berth with Convincing 36-Run Victory against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2
The final is now between SRH and Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. Asked to bat first, SRH posted a stiff 175 for nine on the board. Heinrich Klaasen smashed a 34-ball 50; Travis Head scored 34 and Rahul Tripathi, 37.
When chips were down, we started to play for our self-respect: Virat Kohli
"We started expressing ourselves, started to play for our self-respect and then the confidence came back," Kohli shared in a candid conversation with teammates following the defeat to RR in Ahmedabad.
Very hopeful that Dhoni will be available for CSK next year: CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan
Dhoni, renowned for leading CSK to an impressive five Indian Premier League titles, relinquished his captaincy prior to the commencement of the current season, entrusting Ruturaj Gaikwad with the leadership, ultimately resulting in a fifth-place finish for the team.
Dhoni should be CSK captain as long as he is playing IPL, says AB de Villiers
Under Dhoni's illustrious leadership, CSK has clinched five IPL titles, fostering a bond between him and the franchise that is unparalleled. However, as Dhoni passes the baton of captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad before the IPL 2024 opener, questions loom over his role going forward. Although Gaikwad showcased commendable skills both as a captain and a batsman, CSK's failure to qualify for the playoffs has intensified discussions about Dhoni's future.
IPL 2024: RR Break Winless Streak with Four-Wicket Victory Over RCB; Advance to Qualifier 2 Against SRH
This win brings an end to RCB's outstanding comeback streak, where they won six consecutive games after being at the bottom of the points table. The Royals will now face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2 in Chennai, with the winner set to play Kolkata Knight Riders in the final on Sunday.
T20 World Cup Preparation: Priority is to play for England, says Jos Buttler on his decision to recall England players early from IPL
Describing his passion for representing England, Buttler said that playing for England is the priority he wants to pursue. That's repeated as England, the reigning T20 champions, are going to start their five-match T20I series against Pakistan on Wednesday.
Satwik-Chirag Return to the Top: Reclaiming World Number One Title Post Thailand Open Victory
The determined comeback culminated in an easy win at the Thailand Open, as they won their second title of the season in straight games against Chinese pair Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi. According to the latest BWF rankings, released on Tuesday, they gained two spots, collected 99670 points, and regained the top spot after a five-week hiatus.
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