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Delhi Capitals retain 19 players, release four ahead of IPL 2023 mini-auction
The players who have been retained by the franchise from their last season's fifth place finish include Indian internationals Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Chetan Sakariya, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, along with Ripal Patel, Sarfaraz Khan, Yash Dhull, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Pravin Dubey, Vicky Ostwal and Lalit Yadav.
Williamson looking forward to an interesting series despite playing a new-look India
The Black Caps captain Kane Williamson despite the new faces in the squad, India are still a formidable side and he is looking forward to the opportunity of playing them. He said the absence of players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be felt the talent and depth in India mean the series is going to be of the highest standard.
Alex Hales opts out of IPL 2023; joins Billings and Cummins
Hales joins compatriot Sam Billings and Australian Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins to miss the next season of IPL. "We respect @patcummins30, @sambillings and @AlexHales1 's decision of skipping next year's IPL due to personal reasons and national team commitments. All the best, guys! #KnightRidersFamily #AmiKKR," KKR said in a tweet. The 29-year-old pace bowler, who had a below-par showing in the ICC T20 World Cup at home with the defending champions not able to progress to the semifinals.
England coach Mott hopeful of Ben Stokes changing his stance on ODI retirement
The 31-year-old is the captain of the England Test side, which has seen a change in fortunes ever since he took charge a few months back alongside coach Brendon McCullum. But Stokes' heroics in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 against Pakistan, where he played an unbeaten knock of 52 to guide England to their second title in the history of the tournament, once again led to calls for reversing his ODI retirement.
M.S. Dhoni likely to work with Team India for 2024 T20 World Cup: Report
India suffered a humiliating 10-wicket loss to England in the semifinals as the Men in Blue failed to bring home a T20 World Cup title once again. A lot of criticism followed, where experts and fans slammed India's 'old-school' approach to T20 cricket. There have been calls to split the coaches' roles too and the issue could come up for discussion during the BCCI's Apex Council meeting later this month.
IPL 2023: CSK will look for a long-term captain if it's MS Dhoni's last season, says Pragyan Ojha
The four-time champions CSK appointed Ravindra Jadeja as their next captain but he stepped down from the role mid-way during IPL 2022 and Dhoni led the side for the rest of the season. The franchise has retained the star all-rounder for the next season but it is unlikely that he will get the captaincy role again.
Novak Djokovic to be granted visa to play in Australian Open: Report
In January 2022 the then Australian government revoked Djokovic's visa due to his uncertain covid-19 vaccine status. Although Djokovic won a temporary reprieve in the federal circuit court, the then immigration minister, Alex Hawke decided to cancel his visa.
Kieron Pollard announces retirement from IPL; appointed batting coach of Mumbai Indians
"Kieron Pollard is hanging up his boots after playing for MI for 13 seasons but will continue with the MI family in his new role as batting coach. A one-club man, adorning the Blue and Gold, Pollard signed in 2010 for Mumbai Indians and has since become one of the greatest players of this generation, picking up 5 IPL and 2 champions league trophies with Mumbai Indians.
Amid rumours of turbulence in marriage, Sania Mirza receives birthday wishes from husband Shoaib Malik
Sania Mirza, the winner of six doubles Grand Slams titles -- three in women's doubles and an equal number in mixed --has recently been in the news, which suggests the celebrity couple are thinking about splitting.
Tour Finals 2022: Norwegian Magnus Carlsen off to flying start
Carlsen and So, the two big rivals from the 2021 Tour, went head-to-head on Day 1 of the 2022 Tour Finals in a clash seen by the experts as a potential tournament decider. Playing in his first Tour event of the year, So battled hard but it was the Norwegian world champion who came out on top, despite a series of blunders.
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