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Mayank Yadav and Deepak Chahar's IPL 2024 Hopes Fade Amid Injuries

Mayank Yadav and Deepak Chahar's IPL 2024 Hopes Dwindle Due to Injuries Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav's IPL 2024 campaign is likely over after sustaining a suspected abdominal muscle tear during the match against Mumbai Indians. This is his second injury setback in the past

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Heather Knight Joins Somerset Board to Advise on Women's Cricket

Somerset's appointment of England captain Heather Knight to their board has been hailed as a shrewd move by England Women's head coach Jon Lewis. Knight's role will involve advising on cricketing matters as Somerset prepares to compete in the top tier of the new

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Sourav Ganguly Rates Indian T20 World Cup Team as 'Very Strong'

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed confidence in the Indian team's chances at the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in the USA and West Indies from June 2 to 29. Assessing the 15-member Indian squad, Ganguly praised the team's depth and

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Corey Anderson to Represent USA in 2024 T20 World Cup

Corey Anderson, a former New Zealand international, has been named in the USA squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Anderson, who represented New Zealand in the 2015 ODI World Cup and the 2014 and 2016 T20 World Cups, will now don the USA jersey for the upcoming tournament. The

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West Indies Announce 15-Man Squad for 2024 T20 World Cup

West Indies have unveiled their 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, with Shimron Hetmyer making a notable return and Shamar Joseph receiving a surprise call-up. Hetmyer, who famously missed his flight to the 2022 T20 World Cup, has been recalled to the fold after a strong showing in

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Rohit Sharma Benched as Impact Substitute After Criticizing IPL Rule

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, who had previously criticized the IPL's "impact player" rule, found himself benched in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as an impact substitute in an IPL 2024 game. Sharma had expressed his disapproval of the rule, stating that it

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Mumbai Indians' Playoff Hopes Dwindle Despite Captain's Vow to Fight On

Mumbai Indians' Playoff Hopes Dwindle Despite Captain's Vow to Fight On Mumbai Indians' quest for a sixth Indian Premier League (IPL) title appears increasingly elusive as the team continues to struggle in the 2024 season. Despite having five matches remaining, the five-time champions find themselves in

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Mumbai Indians Fall Short Despite Bumrah's Five-Wicket Haul

Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Friday. MI made one change to their lineup, bringing in Naman Dhir in place of Mohammad Nabi, while KKR fielded the same playing

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England Women Use AI to Enhance Selection Process

England Women's cricket team is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their selection process. Head coach Jon Lewis credits AI with playing a crucial role in their drawn Ashes series last year. Lewis first encountered the technology from London-based company PSi while coaching in the Women's

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Langer's Competitive Fire Burns Bright in Push-Up Challenge with LSG Pacer

Justin Langer's Competitive Spirit Shines in Push-Up Challenge with Lucknow Super Giants Pacer At 53 years old, Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer proved that age is just a number when he engaged in a push-up challenge with his 24-year-old pacer, Naveen-ul-Haq. During a training session ahead

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PCB's Army Training Camp for Pakistan Men's Team Receives Support from Rashid Latif

Pakistan Cricket Board's Army Training Camp for Men's Team Draws Support from Rashid Latif Former Pakistani cricketer Rashid Latif has expressed his support for the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to send the senior men's team to an Army camp for training

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Indian Umpires and Referee to Officiate T20 World Cup in the Americas

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the match officials for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas, scheduled to begin on June 1. Indian umpires Nitin Menon and Jayaraman Madanagopal, along with ICC match referee Javagal Srinath, will represent India at the tournament. The ICC has selected a

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Dhoni's Heartfelt Gesture: Jersey Presentation to CSK and Mustafizur

Dhoni's Heartwarming Gesture: Jersey Presentation to CSK and Mustafizur In a touching display of camaraderie, legendary cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni presented his signed jersey to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and pacer Mustafizur Rahman. The gesture was met with immense gratitude from Mustafizur, who shared the special moment on

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Will Jacks' Century Leads RCB to Record-Breaking Chase, Kohli Celebrates

Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) rising star Will Jacks experienced an unforgettable moment when batting legend Virat Kohli celebrated his match-winning century against the Gujarat Titans. Jacks' blistering knock of 100 off just 41 deliveries propelled RCB to the fastest successful chase of a 200-plus target in IPL

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Sophia Dunkley urged to rediscover rhythm after England omission

Sophia Dunkley's omission from England's T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming series against Pakistan has raised questions about her future with the national team. The 24-year-old batter has struggled for form in recent months, prompting head coach Jon Lewis to urge her to rediscover her

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Riyan Parag Surprised by T20 World Cup Snub, Focused on Rajasthan Royals

Riyan Parag, the Rajasthan Royals all-rounder, has emerged as a potential candidate for India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad following his impressive performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. However, despite being touted as a possible all-round option in the middle-order, Parag was not included in the

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Sunil Narine: The 'Superman' Behind KKR's Success

Sunil Narine, the enigmatic all-rounder, has been the cornerstone of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for over a decade. His explosive batting, economical bowling, and exceptional fielding have made him an indispensable asset to the franchise. KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan has heaped praise on Narine, calling him the "

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Northamptonshire Signs South African Batter Matthew Breetzke for Vitality T20 Blast

Northamptonshire County Cricket Club has secured the services of South African top-order batter Matthew Breetzke for the upcoming Vitality T20 Blast. The 25-year-old, who has represented his country in three T20Is, will bolster the Steelbacks' batting lineup alongside Zimbabwean allrounder Sikandar Raza. Breetzke's impressive domestic T20 performances

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MS Dhoni Gifts Autographed Jersey to 103-Year-Old Superfan

MS Dhoni's 103-Year-Old Superfan Receives Autographed Jersey from His Idol Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend MS Dhoni has delighted his 103-year-old superfan, S Ramdas, with a special gift: an autographed jersey. The heartwarming moment was captured in a video shared by CSK on social media. Ramdas's

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Australia Tops Test Rankings, India Retains White-Ball Dominance

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its annual team rankings update, with Australia claiming the top spot in Test cricket while India continues to dominate white-ball formats. Test Cricket: Australia's triumph in the World Test Championship final against India has propelled them to the summit of the

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RCB and GT Face Must-Win Clash in IPL Playoff Race

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are still mathematically alive in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs race, but they face a daunting task in their upcoming clash on May 4. Both teams need a victory to keep their hopes flickering, but they must also overcome their own

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Leicestershire CEO Warns of 'Premier League Moment' in County Cricket

County cricket is facing a pivotal moment as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) prepares to sell equity stakes in the Hundred. Leicestershire's chief executive, Sean Jarvis, has raised concerns that the move could create a significant divide between the haves and have-nots in the sport, similar

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Sanju Samson's Batting Position in India's T20 World Cup Squad Remains Uncertain

Sanju Samson's exceptional performance in the ongoing IPL 2024 has earned him a spot in India's T20 World Cup squad as the second wicket-keeping option. This selection has sparked discussions about his potential batting position in the team. Samson, who consistently bats at No. 3 for

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Suryakumar Yadav Teaches 'Supla' Shot to Mumbai Indians Teammates

Suryakumar Yadav's 'Supla' Shot: A Masterclass for Mumbai Indians Teammates The 'supla' shot, a paddle to fine leg off full-length deliveries, has become a signature move for South African legend AB de Villiers. Now, Mumbai Indians' (MI) star Suryakumar Yadav is taking the

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ECB Considers Visa Criteria Changes Amid Overseas Player Challenges

The English Cricket Board (ECB) has granted counties until the end of May to propose revisions to the visa criteria for overseas players, following a challenging offseason for directors of cricket. Securing high-caliber overseas players has become increasingly difficult for counties due to a congested domestic schedule, overlapping franchise leagues,