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IPL 2023: Kyle Mayer's 73 on debut helps Lucknow Super Giants reach 193/6 vs Delhi Capitals
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Mayers, filling in for the absent Quinton de Kock, smacked seven big sixes as he batted brilliantly on a pitch on which his skipper K.L Rahul struggled to get going while teammates Deepak Hooda (17), Marcus Stoinis (12) and Krunal Pandya (15 not out off 12) found the going tough on a pitch that helped some help to the bowlers.
Bowling attack has depth, India will not feel Bumrah's absence in WTC Final, says Ross Taylor
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The two teams figured in the four-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in India recently the hosts won 2-1. But the WTC Final will be a different ball game as it will be played in seaming conditions with the Duke balls. In those conditions, Jasprit Bumrah would be a bit asset.
ITF Mysuru Open 2023: Mukund Sasikumar-Vishnu Vardhan pair bags doubles title
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In the final on Saturday, they defeated the top-seeded Indian pair of B. Ritvick Choudary and Nikki Poonacha 6-3, 6-4 in 1 hour and 10 minutes. Mukund and Vishnu warded off seven break points in the match while they converted two opportunities to break their opponents to ease their way to the title.
IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals win toss, opt to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants
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David Warner said they will take a call on the Impact Player at the appropriate time. "It can be quite confusing, maybe stressful at times (impact player). I'm excited to be back. Playing in front of a big crowd is quite exciting," Warner said adding that the players have sent their best wishes to regular skipper Rishabh Pant, who is still recovering from a car accident.
IPL 2023: Rajapaksa, Arshdeep star as Punjab Kings beat Knight Riders by seven runs
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On a flat pitch and fast outfield, Punjab were threatening to score upwards of 200, reaching 100 runs in the first ten overs. But Kolkata, whose bowlers majorly struggled, picked four wickets in the second half as Punjab could make only 91 runs to end up at a score nine short of 200.
Ross Taylor backs David Warner to rediscover form ahead of World Test Championship final
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David Warner will now be captaining Delhi Capitals in the 2023 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and apart from striving to make the team win, he would be aiming to push for selection in the Australia side for the WTC Final against India at The Oval in England from June 7-11.
IPL 2023: Sunil Gavaskar, Harbhajan Singh give thumbs up to 'Impact Player' rule
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In the opening match of IPL 2023 between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, one thing that was on everyone's mind was how the teams are going to use it and who will be the designated 'impact players'. While teams in IPL are taking nascent steps on how to ace it, the experts, meanwhile, have given thumbs up to the 'Impact Player'.
IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians begin practice in Bengaluru ahead of their season opener
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The players from MI reached the garden city on Friday and had their practice session in the evening at the stadium. Captain Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Jofra Archer and others were putting in the long yards. The new signing of the team Sandeep Warrier also joined the squad and following a conversation with the coaches had a bowling session in the nets.
IPL 2023: Bhanuka Rajapaksa slams 50; Kolkata pick late wickets as Punjab post 191/5
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On a flat pitch and fast outfield, Punjab were threatening to score upwards of 200, as they reached 100 runs in the first ten overs. But Kolkata, whose bowlers majorly struggled, picked four wickets in the second half as PBKS could make only 91 runs to end up at a score nine short of 200.
Brazilian defender Alan Costa leaves Bengaluru FC after two seasons
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Costa signed for the Blues ahead of the Hero ISL 2021-22 season, joining Bengaluru FC on a two-year loan deal from Campeonato Brasileiro S rie B side, Ava  Futebol Clube. Costa has featured in 36 games for the Blues in the Hero ISL across season and made a difference at both ends of the pitch, contributing four goals and two assists.
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