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IPL 2023: How a surprise call from RCB head coach Sanjay Bangar got Kedar Jadhav into the side
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Jadhav was drafted into the RCB side as a replacement for David Wiley, who picked up a toe injury during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. He represented RCB previously in 2016 and 2017, playing 17 matches and scoring 311 runs at an average of 23.92 and a strike rate of 142.66. "I was doing commentary and Sanjay Bhai called me asking what I was doing. I told him I was commentating. He inquired whether I was still practising and I replied in the affirmative -- twice a week, I replied."
IPL 2023: Ishan Kishan coming to form is a massive boost for Mumbai Indians, says Tom Moody
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Kishan slammed a terrific 75, helped by seven fours and four sixes at a strike-rate of 182.93 while sharing a match-winning partnership of 116 for the third wicket with Suryakumar Yadav to help Mumbai chase down 215 and beat Punjab Kings by six wickets. "Mumbai Indians have a very strong batting line-up, that is their strength. They are a fearless side in a run chase and they are proving it. The only missing piece in their batting was Ishan Kishan and his coming to form is a massive boost for MI," Moody was quoted as saying by Star Sports.
Protesting wrestlers offer to return medals, govt honours after police manhandling
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The wrestlers informed this on Thursday to the media at the Jantar Mantar here that they will return their medals and honours following misbehaviour by Delhi Police on Wednesday night to disrupt their protest against the alleged sexual harassment of female wrestlers by the deposed president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
IPL 2023: Whenever it was in the arc I was going to go for it, says Ishan Kishan
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Kishan slammed a terrific 75, helped by seven fours and four sixes at a strike-rate of 182.93 while sharing a match-winning partnership of 116 for the third wicket with Suryakumar Yadav to help Mumbai chase down 215 and beat Punjab Kings by six wickets
IPL 2023: Always prepare for situations like getting 12 or 14 runs in an over, says Suryakumar Yadav
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Suryakumar left no area untouched with his trademark innovative shots while sharing a match-winning partnership of 116 for the third wicket with Ishan Kishan to help Mumbai chase down 215 with seven balls to spare.
Virat Kohli highlights "the real boss" of cricket through his latest social media post
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In the interview done by Cricket District handle, Richards talked about his desire to play in T20 leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL) after he was done playing Test cricket if such a concept existed during his playing career. "Oh, that's what I said. In terms of, after you are done with your chores (playing red-ball cricket) in IPL or CPL. Oh, man! I would have loved that," he said.
DCW chief at Jantar Mantar again to meet wrestlers
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According to Maliwal, wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik had told her that they were being tortured and harassed by police officers who were drunk and misbehaving with them. Maliwal expressed concern for the wrestlers' safety and questioned why Delhi Police were protecting Brij Bhushan and not arresting him.
IPL 2023: Jitesh is one of those players got a unique ability to go from ball one, says Brad Haddin
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Despite the defeat as Mumbai chased down 215 with ridiculous ease and seven balls to spare, Punjab's assistant coach Brad Haddin heaped praise on Jitesh's counter-attacking knock. "The one thing which we found with Jitesh is that -- obviously he's building really well and starting to mature into his game. But he's one of those players got a unique ability to go from ball one."
2021 US Open champion Raducanu to miss French Open and Wimbledon
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Raducanu, 20, released a picture of herself on a hospital bed and a photo of a handwritten letter on social media on Wednesday, one week after her withdrawal from the Madrid Open due to a hand injury, reports Xinhua.
Serie A: Lazio keep slim Scudetto hopes alive with 2-0 win over Sassuolo
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The race for the Scudetto this season has been a foregone conclusion as Napoli had established an 18-point advantage over second-placed Lazio before the kick-off of the 33rd round. Mathematically, Lazio would see Napoli clinch the title even before their Thursday visit to Udinese had the Biancocelesti failed to wrap up a victory in Wednesday's game.
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