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    Hardik Pandya Trolls Dhoni, Ab de Villiers Warns Pandya

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    Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hardik Pandya trolls MS Dhoni on Twitter for getting out in ‘Gully Cricket’ by gully rules. Where Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Ab de Villiers remains him not to mess with “THALA”.

    Hardik Pandya Trolls MS Dhoni

    He posted a 20-second video featuring MS Dhoni for Dream11’s latest campaign, where MSD is playing gully cricket with youngsters and hits a brilliant four; but gets out, as the ball directly hits a scooter.

    And by gully cricket rules, a direct shot on the scooter is declared out. Pandya took to Twitter and jokingly wrote to MS Dhoni.

    AB de Villiers Warns Not to Mess with MSD

    Much to Pandya’s surprise, RCB’s attacking batsman AB de Villiers came to MSD’s defence.

    ABD shared another 20-second video featuring Pandya where he hits a six, but in turn loses the ball in a gully cricket match, and is asked to spare 20 Rs. for the lost ball. AB de Villiers posted:

    Hardik Pandya made his ODI debut under MS Dhoni captaincy. Hardik Pandya is all set to make a comeback post his lengthy injury layoff. Pandya’s form will be crucial for defending champions MI.

    All eyes will be set on the screen, as retired Indian skipper, MSD, will be seen in action after a long break. Whereas, AB de Villiers will look forward to helping RCB with the ball to win their first IPL trophy since the league’s inception in tough weather conditions.

    Pandya Brothers took a chartered flight to Wish MSD

    Hardik Pandya along with his brother Krunal and wife Pankhuri took a chartered flight to Ranchi to be with the ace player on his special day.

    Hardik Pandya Krunal Pandya birthday wish to dhoni
    Hardik Pandya Krunal Pandya birthday

    As reported in Mumbai Mirror, the Pandyas boarded a chartered flight from Vadodara and landed at Ranchi at around 5 pm. The trio then directly left for Dhoni’s farmhouse to celebrate the day.

    WATCH: Hardik Pandya Recalls MS Dhoni’s Strategy Against Bangladesh in 2016 WT20

     

    Team Yuzvendra Chahal Beats Team Virat Kohli in RCB Training Game

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    RCB Training Game

    Team Yuzvendra Chahal beat Team Virat Kohli in the intra Royal Challengers Bangalore squad in a training game ahead of the Indian Premier League 2020.

    RCB Training Game

    While the detailed scores and full teams were not known, Chahal’s team included AB de Villiers, Devdutt Padikkal, Umesh Yadav, and left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed. Virat Kohli, the RCB captain, had the likes of Washington Sundar, Dale Steyn, Mohammed Siraj, and Parthiv Patel with him.

    “We looked about matchups, wanted our bowlers to bowl to left and right-handers, and look at some possibilities in terms of partnerships through the order. We wanted each team to have left-arm spinners, off-spinners, and leg-spinners and provide matchups,” explained director of cricket of RCB, Mike Hesson.

    “When we gave Yuzi the news that he was going to be captain, his face lit up. He was pumped up. We wanted him as part of our leadership group. He brings a different perspective obviously, looks after the spin bowling group of ours. We just wanted him to think a little bit more about the game.”

    The match was played on a sluggish track, with AB de Villiers top scoring for Team Chahal who batted first. De Villiers made 43 (33), opening the batting with Devdutt Padikkal.

    Washington Sundar got 2 for 11 in 4 overs while Shahbaz Ahmed got 3/13.

    “It was a challenging surface and got out different skills. It certainly exposed some extra things we need to work on. Overall, the conditions were challenging,” said Hesson after the game.

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    Adam Zampa Replaces Kane Richardson

    Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has replaced Australian pacer Kane Richardson with spinner Adam Zampa as they announced the signing of the leg-spinner late on Monday ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 scheduled to kick-start from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

    Richardson, who was sold to the Bangalore outfit for $533,333 in the IPL auction in December, is expecting his first child to be born during the lucrative T20 tournament.

    Zampa will add to Bangalore’s already impressive spin department which consists of the likes of Chahal, Washington Sundar, Pawan Negi, and Moeen Ali.

    Both Richardson and Zampa are in the UK as part of Australia’s 21-man squad for three T20I and as many ODIs against England.

    IPL 2020 is scheduled to commence from September 19 with the final slated to be held on November 10 in the UAE.

    AB de Villiers Ready to Help RCB With the Ball if Required

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    AB de Villiers IPL
    AB de Villiers IPL

    Mr.360 Ab de Villiers shows interest in bowling for RCB if the need arises. Originally from South Africa Ab de Villiers has been a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore since 2011.

    Virat Kohli led RCB is in focus to lift their maiden title in this year’s IPL scheduled to play in UAE. De Villiers has already told his captain Virat Kohli that he will be ready to even bowl if the need arises.

    The Proteas superstar has already kept wickets and batted at various positions for RCB in the past seasons.

    AB de Villiers bowling
    AB de Villiers

    Kohli had said in a recent interview that RCB has the ‘most balanced squad since 2016’ which means de Villiers’s services with the ball might not be required but the former South Africa captain will keep himself ready if his captain wants.

    Ab de Villiers Shows Interest in Bowling

    The multi-talented de Villiers bowls right-arm medium pace and even has 2 wickets in Test cricket and 7 in one-day internationals.

    “I always joke with Virat. I told him two nights ago: ‘Listen, if you need me this year with the ball, I will be there.’ Look, I’ve never been a great bowler, but I love throwing it around and keeping things fresh and just having fun out there,” de Villiers told RCB TV.

    Watch Ab de Villiers Interview for RCB Bold Diaries

    ABD Praises Josh Philippe

    Ab de Villiers also praises the young Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Joshua Philippe. He was picked up at his base price of Rs 20 lakh at the IPL 2020 auction in December last year.

    Philippe has played 32 T20 matches so far scoring 798 runs at an average of over 33 and a strike rate of over 138 with 7 half-centuries to his name. The 23-year-old right-hander Sydney Sixers opener was the 3rd-highest scorer in the Big Bash League last season with 487 runs from 16 matches.

    “We are going to have some world-beaters in this edition, we will have (Aaron) Finch, Moeen Ali, Adam Zampa and Josh Philippe. I am looking forward to connecting with Josh, I see a lot of similarities between the way he plays when I was younger.

    “I am excited about Josh, I watched him play for the Sydney Sixers, he takes the new ball on, he is a very talented player, I have heard (Adam) Gilchrist say really some good things about him,” ABD said.

    Watch ABD Interview Part 2

    CSK Batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad Again Tested Positive for Covid-19

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    CSK Batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad Again Tested Positive for Covid-19

    CSK batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad has once again tested positive for Covid-19 and is staying away from the CSK bio-bubble till now.

    CSK Player Ruturaj Gaikwad Tests As COVID Positive

    Gaikwad, along with Deepak Chahar had tested positive for the virus, but the latter has already started his practice, after testing negative. But the CSK management has maintained that he is asymptomatic.

    Ruturaj Gaikwad
    Ruturaj Gaikwad

    The team has been training for the last 10 days, for their IPL 2020 opener against MI on September 19. “The rest of the team looks in good nick and we should be up for the challenge,” a source told the Times of India. On the other hand, the BCCI team doctor is also yet to test negative for the virus and is in quarantine.

    Deepak Clears the Tests

    Earlier, Chahar had cleared all the mandatory tests from the franchise and Board of Control for Cricket in India and will train with the squad from Friday, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has said.

    “Deepak has all the necessary clearance from the CSK and BCCI side and will start training from today,” Viswanathan was quoted as saying by ANI.

    Having completed that now, Chahar will look to make himself fully fit and available for the first match against Mumbai Indians on September 19. Meanwhile, there were reports that CSK could sign Dawid Malan, England’s batsman and the No. 1 ranked T20I batsman, as a replacement for Suresh Raina. Raina had earlier left the team and flew back home for personal reasons.

    Viswanathan, though, quashed the rumors saying CSK does not have a slot for a foreign player. “This is news to me as well because our quota of foreign players is already full. So I don’t know how we can have another foreigner in the squad,” he explained.
    Also read: Top 10 Highest Run Getters for CSK(Chennai Super Kings)

    Dean Jones Points Out Major Weakness of CSK in IPL 2020

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    CSK Dean Jones

    Former Australia batsman Dean Jones points out the major weakness of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2020. CSK lands in trouble after their key players Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh withdraws from IPL 2020 owing to “Personal Reasons”.

    Dean Jones Analysis of CSK

    Still, CSK not yet officials confirmed the replacement players for them, fans are in great eagerness to know about their alternate players.

    Apart from this, many sports analysts start to analyze the team’s strengths and weaknesses. In that list, Dean Jones suggests the weakness of the Chennai Super Kings in this year’s IPL.

    CSK
    Chennai Super Kings

    Speaking exclusively on Star Sports show Game Plan, Jones said, “Raina’s absence is a major concern this time and he is in the top 5 run-getters in IPL.”

    “He is a left-hander and plays spin very well and the weakness for CSK could be that majority of their players are right-handed. They need some left-handers or they could get stuck and particularly if they are playing to leg-spinners and the ball is going away.

    “So, whether to go with Sam Curran or Jadeja and Bravo or Tahir. Watson and Dhoni haven’t batted for long. Raina and Harbhajan have gone home as well, so it is up to Fleming and Dhoni, how they gel the team together.”

    Albie Morkel Emotional Statement on how CSK misses Raina

    Earlier, former all-rounder, Albie Morkel had echoed the same emotion. He said, “He (Raina) has been a run machine for them and electric in the field, so [his absence] will leave a massive gap.”

    Suresh Raina
    Suresh Raina UAE

    “They (CSK) will probably have to make a few changes now to cover for him and get the balance of the team right.”

    Morkel Praises CSK skipper 

    Also, Morkel showered praise on Dhoni. “I enjoyed my time at CSK the most. We had six very successful years, but apart from that the group of players really got along. Dhoni was the cornerstone of our success.

    He is someone who leads by example,” he said. “He is obviously very skillful in what he does, but also has the ability to stay calm under immense pressure. Other players reach their ‘breaking points’ before him. He knows that and takes full advantage of that.”

    Paytm Onboards Sachin Tendulkar As Brand Ambassador

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    Sachin Tendulkar as Paytm brand Ambassador
    Sachin Tendulkar as Paytm brand Ambassador

    The gaming subsidiary of homegrown digital financial services major Paytm – has signed up sporting legend Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador. Paytm First Games is a fantasy gaming platform for sports like cricket, kabaddi, football, and basketball.

    Sachin Tendulkar Sign As Paytm Brand Ambassador

    As a brand ambassador, Sachin will create awareness about fantasy sports, a virtual game where participants put together virtual teams of real players of a professional sport.

    Sachin Tendulkar Paytm
    Sachin Tendulkar as Paytm brand ambassador

    The investments will also go towards growing the market for fantasy sports and other online gaming events during this financial year. Over the next six months, 200 plus live events would be featured on the platform including international and domestic cricket tournaments, soccer leagues, and more.

    Paytm First Games (PFG) has also set aside Rs 300 crore to spend on marketing and promotions during the remaining six months of the current financial year, to grow its market share in the space currently dominated by Dream11.

     

    Paytm First Games CEO Welcomes Sachin

    “The icon of a billion cricket-loving Indians, Sachin would be instrumental in creating awareness about the exciting genre of fantasy sports in the country. Most of us have grown up watching the Master Blaster in action.

    By welcoming Sachin as a brand ambassador, we wish to inspire mobile gaming enthusiasts to experience fantasy sports which are about tactics, strategic planning, and research,” Sudhanshu Gupta, COO, Paytm First Games, said.

    A recent survey by the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) and Kantar on fantasy sports engagement in India showed that cricket, followed by football and kabaddi, is the most popular sport among fantasy sports.

    Tendulkar Replies

    “Cricket is an engaging sport, and we all tend to have opinions about the game – right from player selection to playing strategies. Paytm First Games will give fans the opportunity to don their thinking hats and experience the thrill of making the correct choices and getting their teams to win. I am happy to partner with Paytm First Games to enable cricket fans to engage more with the ever-popular game of cricket,” Sachin said.

     

    CSK Skipper MS Dhoni is All Set to ‘Rule Roost’ in UAE

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    MS dhoni

    Indian former cricketer MS Dhoni is expected to stun everyone with his impressive and aggressive performance in this year’s IPL. MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15 which turns out to be a piece of shocking news for everyone.

    Dhoni CSK relationship

    Though Dhoni retires from International cricket he still shows the love towards the yellow jersey. Yes! CSK officials confirm that Dhoni will play for CSK for at least 3-4 years more.

    MS Dhoni holds a unique record of leading the CSK since the inaugural tournament where he also bags three titles. Dhoni’s fans are very much eager to see their THALA to make an entry in IPL with pride.

    Dhoni Srinivasan
    Dhoni and Srinivasan(Former BCCI president)

    Not only his fans many former cricketers and sports analyzers too show their love to see MS Dhoni back in the yard. Still, many praise his fitness level and ability to lead the CSK towards the glorious win in this year’s IPL.

    Saba Karim on Dhoni’s Fitness

    “He is very fit and I believe he is working very hard on it. Plus he has stopped playing international cricket so there will be less burden on his body,” Saba Karim, another former India wicketkeeper, told AFP.

    “Global cricket still needs an icon like MS Dhoni to continue.”

    Dhoni’s captaincy began with India winning the inaugural T20 World Cup title in 2007, a success that triggered the birth of the IPL — the world’s most popular and richest cricket league — a year later.

    MS Dhoni
    MS Dhoni

    “Dhoni played an instrumental role in kick-starting the IPL because of the way he brought a different dimension to the shorter format of the game because of his aggressive side with the willow,” Karim said.

    “Also with his calm exterior behind the stumps.”

    Dhoni once hailed as the world’s best finisher, has played 190 IPL matches, scoring 4,432 runs including 23 half-centuries.

    An exemplary leader with fast glovework, Dhoni has made Chennai one of IPL’s most loved franchises with almost 200,000 people following the team’s fan club on Twitter.

    Dhoni – Soul of Chennai

    Chennai chief executive Kasi Viswanathan says Dhoni remains key to the team’s plans and they expect him to keep playing till the 2022 edition.

    Watch What Dhoni Says About Chennai

    The team has been under scrutiny after arriving in the UAE last month with two players testing positive for the coronavirus.

    Senior batsman Suresh Raina and veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh later opted out of the competition.

    “I swear if Dhoni pulls out of IPL, there’s no IPL for me this year!” a Twitter user wrote after the withdrawals.

    Aakash Chopra On MS Dhoni

    Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra said Dhoni is “the biggest strength of the team and the entire franchise is dependent on him”.

    “He is the soul of Chennai Super Kings. As long as he is there, CSK’s heart keeps beating and they move forward. MS Dhoni, the player, and the captain has a great impact,” Chopra said on his YouTube show.

    “Dhoni is going to rule the roost once again as a captain, as a batsman.”

    Chennai and Dhoni were plunged into controversy in 2015 when the team was banned from the IPL for two years for match-fixing.

    But Dhoni and his team — which includes many players aged over 35, including Australia’s Shane Watson and South African Imran Tahir — came back with a bang.

    Labeled ‘Dad’s Army’ by the media, Chennai returned to lift the title in 2018 and establish themselves as one of the most consistent teams in IPL history.

    “Dhoni is Chennai, Chennai is Dhoni. If Dhoni is doing well. Chennai is doing well,” veteran commentator Harsha Bhogle said on a show.

    Sachin Tendulkar Slams His Bat in 2010 IPL Finals

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    Sachin Tendulkar slams Bat
    Sachin Tendulkar Slams His Bat in 2010 IPL finals

    Indian former legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar loses his temper and slams his bat while playing in the 2010 IPL finals. 2010 IPL finals have been played between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai.

    Sachin Tendulkar Slams his Bat

    After a long brawl, MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings lift their maiden title by beating Sachin Tendulkar led Mumbai Indians. Many memorable incidents took place in that match which includes the moment where little master Sachin Tendulkar slams his bat towards the ground.

    CSK win the IPL 2010 title
    CSK lifts maiden IPL title in 2010

    The awkward incident took place when Suresh Raina bowled the 11th over of MI’s innings and Nayar tucked one towards short square leg and set off for a quick single. Tendulkar, however, refused to move and Dhoni got into the act.

    The CSK skipper had ample time to aim at the stumps and effected a direct-hit. A visibly upset Tendulkar knew this could turn the tide against Mumbai as he hit the ground with his bat in disgust.

    Sachin Tendulkar who is considered as “God of Cricket” won’t overflow with emotion during the match. But the man of inspiration gets emotionally overflown during this incident as every run is crucial in a match while chasing.

    IPL 2010 Finals Match Details

    MS Dhoni-led CSK won the toss and elected to bat first and set a target of 168 runs following an unbeaten 57 off 37 balls by Suresh Raina. A collective bowling effort from the Super Kings restricted Mumbai to just 146/9 in 20 overs, resulting in a one-sided affair.

    CSK was the first to bat and with Suresh Raina scoring 57 off 35 balls, they were able to take their total to 168/5. In reply, Tendulkar provided them with a good start once again as he scored 48 but with Mumbai Indians losing wickets at regular intervals, CSK was able to clinch their maiden title.

    Shadab Jakati got 2 wickets while Muttiah Muralidharan, Doug Bollinger, and Albie Morkel got one each as MI fell short of the target by 22 runs.

    Watch 2010 IPL Finals: MI vs CSK

     

     

    Aussie Legend Shane Warne Returns to Rajasthan Royals as a Mentor

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    Shane Warne Rajasthan Royals

    Legendary spinner Shane Warne has been appointed mentor of Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 2020 IPL besides his existing role as the team’s brand ambassador. Warne has been associated with IPL since its inception in 2008 and led the team to its only title triumph in that inaugural year.

    Shane Warne As Rajasthan Royals Mentor

    As a team mentor, Warne will work alongside head coach Andrew McDonald, whom he was teammates within Victoria from 2003 to 2007.

    “On my dual role, it’s always a great feeling to be back with Royals, my team, my family. It’s exciting to be working across all elements of this franchise that I love,” Warne was quoted as saying in a press release.

    “We have worked towards our vision of becoming a global team that fans around the world love and follow. This season I am looking forward to working as a Team Mentor and joining up with an excellent backroom staff in Zubin Bharucha (Director of Cricket) and Andrew McDonald. Hopefully, we can have a successful season and achieve big things in the coming months.”

    Shane Warne
    Shane Warne

    Warne will be working with the Royals management team to strengthen their international fanbase. He will also be campaigning for Royals’ philanthropic initiatives focussed on women empowerment with the Royal Rajasthan Foundation, the CSR arm of the franchise.

    Adding on Warne’s appointment, COO Jake Lush McCrum said, “He is one of the all-time greats of the game and is very special to us here at Rajasthan Royals. Shane is someone who exemplifies our vision of driving innovation and we’re delighted to have him with us supporting both the growth of our franchise globally, while also motivating our players for success on the field.”

    Shane Warne Batting stats
    Mat No Runs HS Ave BF SR 100 50 4s 6s CT ST
    Career 55 9 198 34* 9.9 214 92.52 0 0 14 6 16 0
    2011 13 2 10 5* 5 20 50 0 0 1 0 2 0
    2010 14 2 10 4 2 19 52.63 0 0 0 0 2 0
    2009 13 3 108 34* 13.5 116 93.1 0 0 6 4 6 0
    2008 15 2 70 22* 14 59 118.64 0 0 7 2 6 0

     

    Shane Warne bowling stats

    Mat Balls Runs WKTS BBM Ave Econ SR 4W 5W
    Career 55 1,194 1,447 57 4/21 25.38 7.27 20.94 1 0
    2011 13 282 297 13 3/16 22.84 6.31 21.69 0 0
    2010 14 300 381 11 4/21 34.63 7.62 27.27 1 0
    2009 13 300 365 14 3/24 26.07 7.3 21.42 0 0
    2008 15 312 404 19 3/19 21.26 7.76 16.42 0 0

     

    Also read: Shane Warne 2003 ban: What really happened when Warne was sent back from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003?

    Mumbai Indians Pacer Broke a Stump Into Two Pieces During Training

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    Mumbai Indians Pacer Broke a Stump Into Two Pieces During Training

    Mumbai Indians(MI) pacer Trent Boult broke the middle stump into two pieces during his training session in UAE for the IPL 2020. Originally from New Zealand, the player has been traded to Mumbai Indians from Delhi Capitals in the IPL auction 2020.

    Mumbai Indians Pacer Broke a Stumph 

    The IPL franchise on Saturday (September 12) shared a video on their official Twitter handle in which Boult can be seen training in full steam. The New Zealand star bowler can be seen training under the watchful eyes of MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene.

    During the training session, Boult delivered a ball that hit the middle stump and broke it into two pieces. “Clean Boult! Trent has arrived,” Mumbai Indians captioned the video.

    Mumbai Indians Loaded With Best Fast bowlers

    Over the years, the Mumbai Indians bowling attack has boasted of several world-class fast bowlers with the most notable name being Lasith Malinga – the most successful bowler in IPL history.

    It may have been only his first training session with the four-time T20 IPL champions but Boult’s speed and accuracy was something to get excited about in a game that is normally dominated by the batsmen.

    Mumbai Indians
    Mumbai Indians

    Coach Mahela Jayawardene was certainly impressed as the team will need some fireworks from Boult after key striker bowler Lasith Malinga chose to skip the tournament.

    Malinga Pulls Out of IPL 2020

    However, the defending champions will be without the services of Malinga this season as he pulled out of IPL 2020 due to personal reasons.

    Despite losing Malinga, Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack is well-equipped with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell McClenaghan who have performed consistently for the side.

    One of the most successful IPL team Mumbai Indians is set to face Chennai Super Kings in the opening match(according to the IPL 2020 schedule) of the IPL 2020 in UAE. Mumbai Indians seek to add one more trophy in their showcase by winning IPL 2020 title.

    Ajit Agarkar Hopes CSK Fast Bowler Maintains Fitness Levels

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    Ajit Agarkar

    Ajit Agarkar Insist CSK players to maintain Fitness

    Indian former cricketer Ajit Agarkar insists Chennai Super Kings(CSK) players to put more effort in maintaining their fitness level. He also states that after losing their two key players before the tournament CSK would face difficulty in seeking replacement players once the squad is set.

    CSK’s Back to Back Trouble

    Besides Raina and Harbhajan pulling out of the IPL 2020 due to personal reasons, 13 members of CSK’s squad – including two players – tested positive for Covid-19, and even though 11 of them have recovered, one of the players, Ruturaj Gaikwad is to undergo fresh Covid-19 tests and may miss out of the team’s first two games of the season.

    CSK players
    CSK players

    Suresh Raina Replacement in IPL 2020

    After Suresh Raina withdraws from IPL 2020 the fans start to predict the replacement player for his position. Many hinted that No.1 T20I batsman Dawid Malan likely to replace Suresh Raina in the current IPL version.

    Dawid Malan
    Dawid Malan

    Still, the replacement for Raina and Harbhajan Singh has not yet officially discussed but fans start to predict the CSK’s move. Fans are in great expectation from the three-time trophy winners after CSK skipper MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket.

    Chahar – The Belief of CSK

    After this, the lights start to fell over Deepak Chahar who made his debut for India after his outranged performance in IPL 2018. Even though Chahar has resumed training, Ajit Agarkar, the former India quick is rightly concerned about the fast bowler’s fitness, given the time he’s had to prepare.

    Ajit Agarkar on Chahar 

    In December of last year, Chahar aggravated a back injury, a stress fracture, and was ruled out till April this year, which is why Agarkar seems all the more concerned about his fitness. The ex-India all-rounder reckons that since MS Dhoni relies on him a lot, Chahar’s role and fitness become all the more important.

    Deepak Chahar
    Deepak Chahar

    “As far as Chahar is concerned, I know Dhoni depends on him a lot to start with the new ball or bowls him upfront, but when you have not played cricket for as long as all these players have, plus he has had this extra quarantine because of turning positive might have less preparation time,” Ajit Agarkar said on the latest episode of Star Sports’ Cricket Connected chat show.

    “But hopefully, the fitness levels are there, it’s about getting the skills right and getting some sort of bowling into your legs while they have some practice games, he’s probably going to be ready.”

    Sreesanth Shows Interest to Make a Comeback As Ban Ends

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    Sreesanth

    Indian cricketer Sreesanth pours out deep from his heart that he is ready to give everything he left out to show in cricket. Sreesanth was banned for 7 years by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2013 for spot-fixing.

    Sreesanth Spot-fixing Ban Ends

    Sreesanth spot-fixing ban ends on September 13 2020 and he is completely free to feature in any form of cricket if he is in fit and form.

    Sreesanth took to his official Twitter account and expressed, “I will never ever cheat cricket even when I am playing a friendly match. I don’t bowl easy ones or try to lose. So pls get that right with everyone. I’m completely free of any charges and anything and now gonna represent the sport I love the most. I will give my very best.”

    Sreesanth Ready to Showup for Another 5-7 years

    He also said, “I will give my very best to every ball I bowl even its just practice. I just have another 5 to 7 years max to give it all I’ve got and I will give the very best to any team I play for and share my humble experiences.”

    The 37-year old Right-arm fast-medium bowler from Kerala stated that he was fighting against the system which allegedly put him in the mix.

    “I fought the battle and won. Wasn’t part of anything. I had to fight my way. Change yes as a person and human being. With age, everyone learns, but don’t ever say I was part of it.”

    WATCH: Keen to Turn Out For Kerala And Win Them a Few Tournaments: S Sreesanth Resumes Training 

     

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