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Kohli Grabs Orange Cap, Patel Secures Second Purple Cap in IPL 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) talismanic batter Virat Kohli has expressed his pride in securing the Orange Cap for the highest run-scorer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. Despite RCB's elimination in the Eliminator, Kohli's exceptional performance in the latter half of the

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KKR Crowned IPL Champions, Shah Rukh Khan Celebrates Triumph

Kolkata Knight Riders Triumph in IPL 2024, Shah Rukh Khan Celebrates with Team After a decade-long wait, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team emerged victorious in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 final. The Knights crushed Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in Chennai on

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Rayudu's Relentless Swipe at RCB Continues After KKR's IPL Triumph

Ambati Rayudu's Relentless Swipe at Royal Challengers Bengaluru Continues After KKR's IPL Triumph Former Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians batter Ambati Rayudu has reignited his feud with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

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Australia Short-Handed for T20 World Cup Warm-Ups as IPL Players Return Home

Australia's T20 World Cup preparations have been hampered by the absence of several key players who were involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final. The team will have just nine players available for their warm-up match against Namibia on Tuesday, with captain Mitchell Marsh still recovering from

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Gautam Gambhir's Transformative Leadership Leads KKR to IPL Triumph

Gautam Gambhir's transformative leadership has propelled Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2024. As the mentor of the franchise, Gambhir has instilled a winning mindset and made strategic decisions that have paid dividends. Gambhir's return to KKR this season

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KKR Celebrate IPL Triumph with Shreyas Iyer and Fans

Kolkata Knight Riders Celebrate IPL Triumph with Shreyas Iyer and Fans The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) celebrated their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title in style, with skipper Shreyas Iyer leading the revelry. After a dominant eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final, the party continued well into

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Blaze Overcome Thunder in Thrilling Charlotte Edwards Cup Encounter

The Blaze continued their impressive start to the Charlotte Edwards Cup with a thrilling five-wicket victory over Thunder at Loughborough. Thunder, put into bat, were lifted to a competitive 151 for 6 by a pugnacious fifth-wicket partnership of 73 from 50 balls between Emma Lamb (63*) and Ailsa Lister (44)

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Robson and Higgins Centuries Keep Middlesex in Sussex Chase

Middlesex's batting prowess was on full display on day three of their County Championship clash with Sussex at Lord's, as Sam Robson and Ryan Higgins notched up centuries to keep their team in the hunt. Robson, who has now amassed 35 first-class hundreds, anchored Middlesex'

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Warwickshire Dominate Lancashire with Bethell's Career-Best Figures

Warwickshire's dominance continued on the third day of their Vitality County Championship Division One clash against Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford. After posting a formidable 284 in their first innings, the visitors reduced Lancashire to a paltry 149 all out, thanks to career-best figures from Jacob Bethell (4-20)

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Pat Cummins' Leadership Transforms Sunrisers Hyderabad into IPL Contenders

Sunrisers Hyderabad's remarkable journey in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) was a testament to the transformative power of Pat Cummins' leadership. The Australian captain, who had previously led his national side to triumph in the World Test Championship Final and the ODI World Cup, came within

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KKR Crowned IPL Champions with Dominant Final Victory

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious in the IPL final, securing their third title with an emphatic eight-wicket triumph over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The match unfolded as a one-sided affair, with KKR's bowling attack proving too formidable for SRH. Mitchell Starc, the tournament's leading wicket-taker, set

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Hampshire Spinners Crush Surrey for Record Innings Defeat

Hampshire's spinners, Felix Organ and Liam Dawson, unleashed a devastating performance to crush Surrey by an innings and 278 runs, handing the reigning champions their heaviest-ever Vitality County Championship innings defeat. Organ claimed his third career five-wicket haul, while Dawson picked up 4 for 45, as Surrey collapsed

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Glamorgan Take 58-Run Lead in Rain-Hit Leicestershire Clash

Glamorgan's bowlers put in a commendable performance on the third day of their Vitality County Championship match against Leicestershire, restricting the visitors to 343 for 9 declared and taking a 58-run lead with nine wickets in hand. Despite resuming the day on 280 for 5, Leicestershire lost centurion

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Mitchell Starc's Redemption: From Trolling to Triumph in IPL Final

Mitchell Starc's Redemption: From Trolling to Triumph When Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir acquired Australian speedster Mitchell Starc for a record-breaking Rs 24.75 crore in the IPL 2022 auction, it raised eyebrows. Starc's initial performances were underwhelming, leading to criticism and mockery. However,

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Australia's Top Order Vulnerability Raises Concerns Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australia's upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign in India has raised concerns about the team's vulnerability at the top of the batting order. According to Australian great Matthew Hayden, the team is in a transition period and lacks a suitable replacement for David Warner. Hayden believes that Steve

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Masood's Unstoppable 82 Puts Yorkshire in Control

Yorkshire's captain, Shan Masood, led his team to a commanding position in their Vitality County Championship match against Northamptonshire at Wantage Road. Despite a rain-shortened third day, Masood's unbeaten 82 propelled Yorkshire to a 217-run lead. Resuming on 362, Yorkshire lost early wickets, but Masood remained

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Shah Rukh Khan Returns to Public Eye at IPL Final, Celebrates KKR's Victory

Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shah Rukh Khan made a triumphant return to the public eye at the IPL Final against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday, just days after being hospitalized for a heat stroke. Accompanied by his wife Gauri Khan and children Suhana and Aryan, SRK witnessed

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Bracey and van Buuren Rescue Gloucestershire with Swashbuckling Centuries

Gloucestershire's James Bracey and Graeme van Buuren produced a batting masterclass on the third day of their Vitality County Championship Division Two clash with Derbyshire, guiding their side out of trouble with scintillating centuries. Resuming on 243 for four, the fifth-wicket pair launched a relentless assault on the

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Pietersen's Suggestion for Kohli to Leave RCB Sparks Debate

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen's suggestion that Virat Kohli consider leaving Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to win an IPL trophy has sparked a debate among cricket pundits. Pietersen believes that Kohli, despite his individual brilliance, has been unable to lead RCB to an IPL title and may need

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West Indies Lose Jason Holder for T20 World Cup, Obed McCoy Named as Replacement

The West Indies cricket team has suffered a setback ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup, with star all-rounder Jason Holder ruled out due to an injury sustained while playing in the County Championship. The Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced the news on May 26, stating that Holder will require

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Starc's Early Strike Sets KKR on Path to IPL 2024 Glory

Mitchell Starc's Early Strike Sets Tone for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024 Final In a pulsating IPL 2024 final at the iconic Chepauk Stadium, Kolkata Knight Riders' star pacer Mitchell Starc showcased his big-match temperament with a crucial early breakthrough against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The left-arm seamer

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Shreyas Iyer's Unconventional Coin Toss Steals Spotlight in IPL Final

In an unprecedented display of flair, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer introduced a novel twist to the coin toss ritual during the IPL Final against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Sunday. As Iyer prepared to flip the coin, he executed an unexpected pirouette, completing a full circular motion before

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Matthew Hayden Unveils IPL Team of the Tournament, Featuring Kohli, Samson, and Bumrah

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has unveiled his IPL Team of the Tournament, featuring a star-studded lineup of players who have excelled throughout the season. Ahead of the grand finale between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Hayden has selected 12 exceptional individuals who have showcased their brilliance on the

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Hardik Pandya to Join Indian Squad for T20 World Cup in New York

India's vice-captain Hardik Pandya is set to join the Rohit Sharma-led squad in New York on Sunday afternoon ahead of the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup. Pandya's absence from the first batch of Indian players and support staff departing for New York on Saturday

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Shaheen Afridi's Bowling Needs Improvement, Says Ramiz Raja

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has expressed concerns over Shaheen Shah Afridi's bowling, particularly when the ball doesn't swing. In the second T20I against England at Edgbaston, Pakistan suffered a 23-run defeat, with Afridi's bowling coming under scrutiny. Despite taking three