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Indian cricket should not give Hardik Pandya so much priority: Insights from Irfan Pathan
Expressing his views on the Star Sports Press Room Show, Ticket to World Cup, Pathan stressed that Indian cricket should reconsider the prominence given to Pandya, especially in light of the nation's failure to secure a World Cup victory. He highlighted the disparity between being perceived as a primary all-rounder and actually delivering impactful performances at the international level. According to Pathan, Pandya has yet to make a significant mark on the international stage, despite being recognized for his potential.
Forgettable 'Knight Show': Bairstow's Brilliance Leads Punjab Kings to Record-breaking Victory Over Kolkata Knight Riders
At the 'City of Joy', the chasing party Punjab Kings smashed a historic chase of a humungous target as the Knight Riders were thrown into a state of disarray.
Sam Curran argues that after PBKS's world record pursuit, Cricket is turning into baseball
Led by Jonny Bairstow's sensational century, Punjab Kings set a new benchmark for the highest run chase in T20 cricket history, surpassing KKR's 261/6 with eight wickets and eight balls remaining.
Punjab Kings' Record-Breaking Triumph: Defeat KKR by 8 Wickets in Historic Chase
Led by Jonny Bairstow's scintillating century, Punjab Kings shattered records previously held by South Africa's national team, who chased down 259 runs against West Indies last year. This remarkable feat eclipsed the previous IPL milestone set by Rajasthan Royals, who chased down 224 runs against KKR, mirroring their achievement against then Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in 2020.
I'll sleep better tonight: Relief for Faf du Plessis
“Last two games, we’ve shown great signs of fight. SRH game was 270 plus, we got 260. KKR game as well – 1 run. We’ve been close for a while, but you need to win matches to get confidence as a group. Will sleep easier tonight.
RCB's Fortunate Turnaround: Patidar and Spinners Break Six-Match Losing Streak
Patidar's blistering 50 runs in 20 deliveries overshadowed Virat Kohli's unbeaten knock of 51 in 43 deliveries, but this time, it was the chance of a formidable total of 206 for seven after RCB batted first.
Premier League: Everton Dents Liverpool's Title Aspirations, Man Utd Climbs to Sixth Position
Just four games are left in the season with 74 points on table, three points behind Arsenal. Together with two games remaining, City faces Brighton on Thursday, and they currently lead Liverpool by just one point.
IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals Beat Gujarat Titans by Four Runs Despite Sudarshan and Miller's Impressive Fifties
Captaining the side from the front, Captain Rishabh Pant showed his mettle with an unbeaten 88 off just 43 deliveries, assisted well by Axar Patel's aggressive 66 off 43 balls, pushing DC to a formidable total of 224/4. Although the overall tally runs appeared a daunting target, GT showed commendable run-scoring prowess with Sudharsan's 65 and Miller's 55 keeping them in the chase.
IPL Impact Player Rule: After Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel and Mukesh Kumar also express unhappiness over new regulation
Introduced in IPL 2023 after successful trials in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the impact player rule permits all ten teams to substitute a player from the five nominated reserves at any point during a match, essentially converting an IPL game into a 12-player contest per side.
IPL 2024: Stoinis' Maiden IPL Century Drives Lucknow Super Giants to 6-Wicket Triumph against Chennai Super Kings
Facing a daunting target, Lucknow Super Giants faced an early setback as Quinton de Kock departed without scoring. However, despite the early setback, Stoinis, along with KL Rahul, kept their chase on track until Mustafizur Rahman struck, dismissing Rahul for 16 runs. Devdutt Padikkal's struggle continued as he managed only 12 runs off 16 balls.
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