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  Mukesh Choudhary and Mohsin Khan, two promising young cricketers, are doubtful for the upcoming 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) due to injury concerns. Choudhary, a left-arm fast bowler who plays for the Rajasthan Royals (RR), is currently recovering from a shoulder injury, while Khan, a right-arm medium-pacer who plays for the Mumbai Indians (MI), has been sidelined due to a knee injury. Choudhary had an impressive debut season with the RR in 2022, picking up six wickets in six matches at an average of 32.50. However, his shoulder injury has ruled him out of action for several months, and he may not be fit in time for the IPL 2023 season. Khan, on the other hand, had a disappointing debut season with the MI in 2022, picking up just one wicket in four matches at an average of 92.00. He was later sidelined due to a knee injury and is currently undergoing rehabilitation. The absence of Choudhary and Khan would be a blow to their respective teams, as both players are highly talente...

The Delhi Capitals have recently announced that DP World, one of the world's largest logistics companies, will be their global logistics partner for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The partnership will see DP World handle all logistics operations for the team, including transportation, warehousing, and delivery of equipment and merchandise. Speaking about the partnership, Delhi Capitals CEO, Vinod Bisht, said, "We are delighted to partner with DP World for the upcoming IPL season. As a team, we always strive for excellence and we are confident that DP World's expertise and experience in logistics will help us achieve our goals." DP World's CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, also expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, "We are proud to be associated with the Delhi Capitals and look forward to supporting them in their logistics operations for the IPL season. Our global logistics expertise and state-of-the-art technology will ensure...

India’s cricket history is so rich and elegant because of the dynamic duos that the country has produced over the years. Be it batsmen like Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli etc, there have been many players in Indian cricket history who have produced magic on the pitch with their fellow countrymen.  So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the top 3 Indian batting duos of all-time in ODI cricket:  Virat Kohli-Suresh Raina   One of the most entertaining and successful Indian batting duos is that of Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina. The two players have stepped out to bat together a total of 28 times and have amassed 1657 runs together at an average of 72.04. There have been several occasions where the two have guided India to a win in important games. Together, the two have put up partnerships of 7 100 s and 5 50s to help India win. MS Dhoni- Suresh Raina   Be it for Chennai Super Kings or India, MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina formed one of the mos...

The newly-appointed Delhi Capitals Captain for the IPL 2023 season - David Warner sent out a special message for the franchise's regular skipper Rishabh Pant, who is currently undergoing rehab and recovery. In a video posted on the social media handle by Delhi Capitals Warner said, "We are motivated every season, but we are motivated even more to lift the title this year in your absence. We are going to be on the journey of your recovery with you. We are going to send some special messages and hopefully, you can come to one of our games. On behalf of the DC family, I would like to wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. The opening batter added, "I am honoured to be named Captain of the Delhi Capitals alongside Axar Patel being named Vice-Captain. We have big shoes to fill." Even Team co-owner Kiran Kumar Grandhi expressed his feelings after David Warner's appointment as the captain of DC, "I would like to take this opportunity to welcome David on board...

  The Mumbai Indians have had an excellent start to the WPL 2023, winning all four of their matches so far. They are set to face the Gujarat Giants on March 14 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. The visiting team is not in a good position and will want to defeat Mumbai to improve their position on the points table. However, they will have to do it without their skipper Beth Mooney, who is ruled out of the competition. Mumbai, on the other hand, has been in sensational form. Their batting and bowling have both been strong, and they are ready to take on any opponent. In their last match against UP Warriorz, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur scored her second half-century of the campaign, while Nat Sciver-Brunt and Yastika Bhatia also performed well. With the ball, Saika Ishaque has been playing phenomenally, and she looks set to make her debut for the national team. The pitch at the Brabourne stadium will favor the batters, as it is flat in nature and has little for the bowlers. Batting firs...

  The first season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 has been a mixed bag for different franchises. While some have performed exceptionally well, others have struggled to find their footing. The Mumbai Indians (MI-W) led by Harmanpreet Kaur have been exceptional in the tournament, winning all four matches they have played so far. MI-W has been dominant in every game they have played and are among the top favorites to win the coveted inaugural title. They won their first game against the Gujarat Giants (GUJ-W) and continued their winning streak with comprehensive victories against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, and UP Warriorz. In the upcoming 12th match of the tournament, they will once again take on the Gujarat Giants. On the other hand, the Giants have had a tough time in the tournament, winning only a single game against Royal Challengers Bangalore out of the four they have played. Pitch and Conditions: The Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai is known for its battin...

  On March 8th, during a match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators at the Pindi Club Ground in Rawalpindi, Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz was seen kissing the helmet of Martin Guptill after dismissing him. Riaz picked up the first wicket for Zalmi who were defending 240 in the match. Guptill had tried to pull a short delivery from Riaz but could only top edge it, resulting in a caught and bowled dismissal. After grabbing the ball, Riaz kissed Guptill's helmet as a friendly gesture before the latter walked back to the pavilion. The two were also seen having a friendly chat as Guptill headed towards the dugout. Fans loved the camaraderie between the two players and praised it on social media. In the match, Zalmi batters, led by captain Babar Azam, scored at a brisk rate of 12 runs per over and ended up posting a massive total of 240/2 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Gladiators got off to a flying start and scored 41 off 2.5 overs. After Guptill departed for 21 off ...

  Recently, people of all ages in India celebrated the festival of colors, Holi, with full enthusiasm. Even India's cricket players celebrated the festival and shared pictures of their Holi celebrations. Yuzvendra Chahal, Team India's spin bowler, celebrated Holi with his fellow teammates at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Chahal shared a photo on Instagram with Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Deepak Hooda, Arshdeep Singh, and Umran Malik. He captioned the post, "Happy Holi," along with a heart emoji. In the photo shared by Chahal, all the cricketers can be seen posing happily for pictures, and it seems like they had an amazing time. The splash of colors on their faces tells the story of their Holi celebration at the NCA. After the cricketer posted the photo, a lot of Indian fans wished him a very happy Holi in the comments section. Meanwhile, Indian players who are taking part in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy also shared photos and videos of th...

  Angelo Mathews, the former captain of Sri Lanka, has expressed his disappointment regarding the lack of Test matches played by the national team. He stated that the insufficient number of Tests being played will not be beneficial for Sri Lanka in the long run. Mathews highlighted his concern about Sri Lanka playing a Test match after a gap of more than six months, as it makes it difficult for the players to get accustomed to a particular routine before preparing for any series. During the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch, Mathews scored 47 runs and surpassed the 7,000-run mark in Tests. After the game, he expressed his desire for the national side to have more opportunities to play Test matches in the future. Sri Lanka still has a chance to reach the World Test Championship final, with Australia being the only team that has already qualified. The chances for India depend on the outcome of the ongoing fourth and final Test taking place in Ahmedabad against Australia ...

In the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL), UP Warriorz made a bold decision to drop their star player Grace Harris in their match against Delhi Capitals. Despite her match-winning performance in the previous game against Gujarat Giants, Harris warmed the bench as the Healy-led Warriorz won the toss and elected to field first. Shabnim Ismail was included in the XI as the only change in the team. In the previous match, Gujarat Giants had set a solid target of 169 runs in their first innings, but the Warriorz chased it down with the help of a stunning innings from Harris. Harris had scored a quickfire 59* runs off 26 balls, including seven fours and two maximums, to clinch the victory for her team. However, she was excluded from the playing XI in the match against Delhi Capitals. The decision to drop Harris could prove costly for the Warriorz, but Shabnim Ismail's recent impressive performances in the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 may work in their favor. Both teams come into th...

On March 8th, Gujarat Giants (GUJ-W) will face off against Smriti Mandhana’s Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB-W) in match 6 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Both teams have started their campaigns with two consecutive losses and will be looking to open their account with a win on Wednesday. Despite the strong lineups of both teams, they have not been able to translate it into results. With matches coming thick and fast, the teams will not only be looking for a win but also hoping to improve their net run rate with a big victory. Gujarat's regular skipper, Beth Mooney, missed the second match due to injury but is expected to return for the upcoming clash. The match will take place at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, and both teams will be aiming to end their losing streak. Beth Mooney suffered a leg injury in the first game against Mumbai Indians and had to leave the match early. After sitting out in the second game, she will be eager to make an impact with her batting against R...

Renowned cricket commentator and analyst Harsha Bhogle surprised UP Warriorz player Grace Harris with a burger during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 match against Delhi Capitals. The incident occurred after Bhogle had promised Harris a burger on Twitter if she scored a fifty in the tournament. Harris, who had scored a blistering fifty in the previous game against Gujarat Giants, was unfortunately benched for the match against Delhi Capitals. However, Bhogle kept his promise and surprised her with a burger during the match, which was captured on camera and quickly went viral on social media. The heartwarming gesture by Bhogle was appreciated by fans and players alike, with many taking to social media to applaud his kind act. This incident shows the camaraderie and goodwill that exists in the cricketing world, with players, fans, and commentators coming together to celebrate the sport and its players.

The Women’s Premier League's inaugural edition is gaining momentum as the five franchises continue to deliver thrilling contests for fans to enjoy. The fifth match of the tournament featured Delhi Capitals and UP Warriors facing off against each other on Tuesday, March 7th, at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Warriorz captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and chose to field first. Delhi Capitals' dangerous opening duo of Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning provided an electrifying start, putting on 67 runs for the first wicket in just 39 balls. Lanning took the lead in the scoring process, while Verma scored 17 off 14 before Tahila McGrath dismissed her. However, Lanning continued her fantastic form and scored runs at a brisk pace. She smashed 10 fours and three sixes to score 70 off 42 balls at a strike rate of 166.67. After her dismissal, Alice Capsey played a brilliant cameo of 21 off 10 balls, and Jemimah Rodrigues and Jess Jonassen finished the innings with a 67-run partne...

Ever since September last year when Jasprit Bumrah sustained a stress injury in his back, the Indian right-arm pacer has been out of action for Team India. Although Bumrah made it to the Indian ODI squad for the series against Sri Lanka on January 3rd, it turns out that the pacer is yet to be fully fit and recovered before he hits the pitch.  It appeared that Bumrah would be entirely fit in time for the ODI series vs Sri Lanka as BCCI had announced that his rehabilitation was complete and was also declared fit by the National Cricket Academy. As it turns out, Bumrah did not travel with the Indian squad to Guwahati, which is where the 1st ODI vs Sri Lanka is set to be played.  At the time of India’s squad announcement for the T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka i.e. 27th December, Bumrah was deemed fit. But the chief selectors were hesitant about getting him into cricketing action so soon, majorly because of how his back injury had reappeared during the home T20Is against Aus...

The stage is set for Zimbabwe and Ireland to lock horns for their 1st T20I clash of what is going to be a 3-match series between the two sides. The Zimbabwe squad consists of some good players, even though some of their key players like Sikandar Raza have been ruled out for this match. They had a successful World T20 outing as they managed to beat Pakistan.  Ireland, on the other hand also boasts of having some talented players at their disposal, with a balanced squad. They are not much behind Zimbabwe in the shortest format and are expected to give the hosts a hard time in the series.  Where to Watch (Live Stream):  FanCode    Pitch Report  The pitch at Harare is slow. It is going to take some getting used to the conditions of the pitch for the batsmen in the middle. The skipper winning the toss will most likely elect to bowl first.  Weather Report  The chances of precipitation are extremely low. Temperatures are expected to remain around 25 degr...

With the 3-match ODI series currently tied, Pakistan and New Zealand will now lock horns for their series decider on 13th January, 2023 at the National Stadium in Karachi. It is certainly going to be an extremely exhilarating contest with both the sides eyeing a series winner.  While Babar Azam and co have a strengthened squad, Kane Williamson’s men are not ones to go without putting up a fight in the series finale on Friday. What now remains to be seen is whether the hosts can continue their spectacular form and win the series at home, or will the Kiwis upset the hosts.  Pitch Report The pitch at the National Stadium is expected to provide a lot of support to the batsmen and they will get the chance to score a lot of runs here. The skipper that wins the toss will opt to bat first because it’s a batting pitch.  Weather Report  The temperatures are expected to hover around the 22-degrees celsius on match day with pleasant weather conditions.  Pakistan vs New Zeal...

Abu Dhabi, 15 Jan 2023: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 114-9, Gulf Giants 115-4 - Gulf Giants win by six wickets It was their 1st outing in this ILT20 and they registered an impressive start by securing a six-wicket win against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Abu Dhabi was playing their second game of the new competition after losing in the tournament opener against Dubai Capitals but have now been hammered twice in three days, this time by James Vince's charges. The disciplined bowling from the GUL made ADKR flutter during a powerplay on a slow pitch, with Colin Ingram dragging on off the bowling of Sanchit Sharma for seven. With two more wickets falling in his next over Sharma inched his team’s win closer. When Paul Stirling, the in-form batter for Knight Riders, fell for a run-a-ball 20 – caught at cover off Liam Dawson – Abu Dhabi was in real strife. Ollie Pope, while secured a life when he missed a stumping chance off Andre Russell, but he fell for 26 off 12 balls, furious with himself for ...

Shreyas Iyer will not be a part of the cricket action for the 3-match ODI series against New Zealand because of a back injury that he sustained a day before the contest. He will now be replaced by 29-year old right-handed batsman Rajat Patidar for the series.    The Men in Blue take on New Zealand after a very successful outing against Sri Lanka in what was a 3-match ODI series. India swept the series 3-0 and will look to continue their winning momentum against the Kiwis as well.    BCCI issued a statement on Tuesday, 17th January, announcing Shreyas Iyer’s absence from the series vs New Zealand. The cricket organisation further went on to say that Iyer will now be heading to the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore for further assessment and management.    Here is India’s fully updated ODI squad for the series vs New Zealand:    India (ODI squad):  Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wk), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, KS Bh...

On Wednesday, Hashim Amla, who had already announced retirement from international cricket after the end of South Africa’s expedition at the 2019 World Cup, announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket. He had walked out of Test Cricket earlier in the same year after a February match against Sri Lanka at Gqeberha. “Hashim Amla announces retirement from all forms of cricket. The legendary South African batter has declared his playing career over. From everyone at Surrey, thank you for everything Hash. @amlahash," Surrey wrote on Twitter.   Amla who was part of the South African Cricket team when they won the Test Championship Mace in 2012 (from 2003 to 2019, the Test mace would be rewarded to the top-ranked Test team in the ICC Test Championship), will go down as one of the legends of the game. In his 22-year-long career that includes some of the greatest moments of cricket, Amla had amassed 34,104 runs across all formats of the game, 9,282 of which came from...

After taking a 1-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series, Zimbabwe will look to continue their winning momentum against visitors Ireland when the two sides take on each other in the 2nd ODI on Saturday, 21st January.  The match is scheduled to start at 12:45 pm IST at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. The 1st ODI was a rain-interrupted thriller as the hosts won the match by 3 wickets through the DLS method. Although centuries from Harry Tector and Andrew Balbirnie inflicted some levels of pain upon the shoulders of the hosts, Ireland were unable to get the better of Zimbabwe.  We can certainly expect the Irishmen to stage a comeback in the 2nd ODI, provided that the hosts let them. However, Balbirnie has been ruled out of the rest of the series because of a concussion that he sustained upon getting hit on the helmet. Balbirnie’s absence will surely affect the visitors plans of making a comeback in the 2nd ODI.  As for the hosts, Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl are the top batsmen pi...