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“Never Had A Team As Strong As Mumbai Indians”: Ex-Star On Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Winless Indian Premier League Streak | Cricket News
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“Never Had A Team As Strong As Mumbai Indians”: Ex-Star On Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Winless Indian Premier League Streak | Cricket News

[ad_1] New season, same optimism. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will look to go all the way this time around when the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off. The tournament is expected to begin in the final week of March, following the conclusion of the Women's Premier League (WPL). Over the past two seasons, only a handful to teams have failed to win the IPL title, with RCB being one of them. RCB have played three finals under different captains (Anil Kumble in 2009, Daniel Vettori in 2011 and Virat Kohli in 2016) but an IPL title has eluded the franchise. In 2009, ...
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Harry Brook Makes History, Achieves Phenomenal Record During Ashes 2023 | Cricket News
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Harry Brook Makes History, Achieves Phenomenal Record During Ashes 2023 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Harry Brook in action during Ashes 2023© AFPEngland cricket team batter Harry Brook made history on Sunday as he became the fastest to reach 1000 Test runs in terms of balls faced during the third Ashes encounter against Australia at Headingley. The 24-year-old needed just 1058 balls to reach the milestone and in the process, he broke the record held by New Zealand's Colin de Grandhomme who achieved the feat in 1140 deliveries. His compatriot Tim Southee is third with 1167 balls while England opener Ben Duckett did it in 1168 balls. When it comes to innings, Brook is joint-fifth fastest along with Herbert Sutcliffe and ED Weekes.England beat Australia by three wickets in a nail-biting third Test at Headingley on Sunday to keep the five-match Ashes series alive. Harry Brook and Chr...
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Martin Guptill Released By New Zealand From Central Contract List To Explore Overseas T20 Leagues | Cricket News
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Martin Guptill Released By New Zealand From Central Contract List To Explore Overseas T20 Leagues | Cricket News

[ad_1] Veteran batsman Martin Guptill on Wednesday became the third experienced player to be released from his New Zealand contract so he can explore opportunities to play in T20 leagues around the world. Guptill joins bowler Trent Boult, 33, and all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme, 36, who both also recently asked to have their New Zealand Cricket contracts cancelled. Boult has been signed by the Melbourne Stars and De Grandhomme has joined the Adelaide Strikers in Australia's T20 Big Bash League which begins next month.Like Boult and De Grandhomme, Guptill, 36, will still be available to play for New Zealand if selected but said he was now free to "explore other opportunities"."Playing for my country has been a massive honour, and I'm grateful to everyone within the Black Caps for their su...
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New Zealand All-rounder Colin De Grandhomme Announces Retirement From International Cricket | Cricket News
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New Zealand All-rounder Colin De Grandhomme Announces Retirement From International Cricket | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Colin De Grandhomme.© AFPNew Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme has announced retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. The country's apex cricket board shared the news on social media. The board added that the all-rounder came to the conclusion after discussing about it with New Zealand Cricket, which agreed to release him from central contract. Grandhomme said that he was "fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to play for" for New Zealand. The 36-year-old said that he took the decision to call time on his international career as it was getting hard for him to train his ageing body with injuries alongside it.De Grandhomme played 29 matches scoring 1432 runs at 38.70, including centuries against the West Indies and South Africa. His best score w...
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