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Ed Sheeran Puts Up Special Performance For Rohit Sharma’s Daughter. Ritika Sajdeh Speechless | Cricket News
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Ed Sheeran Puts Up Special Performance For Rohit Sharma’s Daughter. Ritika Sajdeh Speechless | Cricket News

[ad_1] India captain Rohit Sharma made a special appearance on the season premiere of YouTube chat show Breakfast with Champions. Rohit's wife Ritika Sajdeh and daughter Samaira also accompanied him for the special episode. However, to double the fun, famous English musician Ed Sheeran also joined Rohit and hosts Gaurav Kapur for an interesting conversation regarding cricket, music and whatnot. During the show, Sheeran also fulfilled Samaira's wish as he sang a song for her. The 33-year-old performed a verse of his superhit song 'Bad Habits'."My bad habits lead to late nights endin' alone. Conversations with a stranger I barely know. Swearin' this will be the last, but it probably won't I got nothin' left to lose, or use, or do. My bad habits lead to you,"  Sheeran was heard as singing.A...
From Virat Kohli To Hardik Pandya: 5 Debate-Stirring Selection Decisions For T20 World Cup 2024 | Cricket News
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From Virat Kohli To Hardik Pandya: 5 Debate-Stirring Selection Decisions For T20 World Cup 2024 | Cricket News

[ad_1] It's that time of the year again when India will get an opportunity to end their ICC trophy drought. The T20 World Cup 2024 is just around the verge with its participants gearing up for the marquee event scheduled to be held in the United States and the West Indies in June later this year. Whatever you say about prioritising domestic cricket or not, the ongoing IPL 2024 season will be more important for the T20 World Cup selection than any other domestic tournament. So, the high-profile T20 league will be crucial for contenders to stake claim in India's 15-member T20 World Cup 2024 squad because there isn't even a week between the IPL and the upcoming ICC T20 event. (IPL 2024 Points Table)Nearly a third of the IPL is over with a few contenders already making their mark in the leag...
Riyan Parag For “T20 World Cup”? Ex-India Star Says He ‘Won’t Be Surprised’ | Cricket News
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Riyan Parag For “T20 World Cup”? Ex-India Star Says He ‘Won’t Be Surprised’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] Wasim Jaffer feels Riyan Parag might be considered for a place in the T20 World Cup.© BCCIFormer India batter Wasim Jaffer suggested that he won't be surprised if Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Riyan Parag is considered for a place in the 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in West Indies and the USA. For years, the young right-handed batter faced trolls and criticism for his poor performances for RR. However, Parag has looked like a completely different player this season, and he is second in the list of highest run-scorers with 261 runs to his name in five matches.Read here: IPL 2024 Points TableJaffer believes Parag might be on the list of names being considered for India's T20 World Cup squad."Looking at his form, I won't be surprised if selectors are considering hi...
Is ‘Vice-Captain’ Pandya Really A Certainty For T20 World Cup 2024? | Cricket News
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Is ‘Vice-Captain’ Pandya Really A Certainty For T20 World Cup 2024? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Hardik Pandya's possible inclusion in India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad has sparked debate among cricket experts and fans of late. The 30-year-old has been a major talking point during the first three weeks of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Ever since Pandya was announced as Mumbai Indians' new captain in place of India's all-format skipper Rohit Sharma ahead of IPL 2024, the controversial decision has received widespread disappointment from fans.MI's newly-appointed captain has been booed heavily at various stadiums, including at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad as well at Mumbai's home ground - the Wankhede Stadium.Furthermore, MI started their IPL 2024 campaign with three consecutive losses under Hardik's ...
“Picture Of The Year”: MS Dhoni Re-United With World Cup At The Venue Of 2011 Triumph. Internet On Overdrive | Cricket News
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“Picture Of The Year”: MS Dhoni Re-United With World Cup At The Venue Of 2011 Triumph. Internet On Overdrive | Cricket News

[ad_1] MS Dhoni with the World Cup trophy© TwiiterMS Dhoni is one iconic cricket captain. Recently, a video of Gautam Gambhir went viral where he said that Dhoni would remain the most successful Indian cricket team captain. The former star had every reason to say so. No other captain has won the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy and also taken the team to No. 1 ranking in Tests. From 2007, MS Dhoni's charisma on the field meant that Indian cricket team was an indomitable force.While MS Dhoni won many accolades, the one ever-lasting image that the great produced was in the final of the 2011 ODI World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai when he hit Sri Lanka's Nuwan Kulasekara for a six to win the marquee event for India. He stayed unbeaten on 91 as India clinched their seco...
“MS Dhoni Blames IPL Parties For T20 World Cup Exit”: RCB’s Old Post Resurfaces, Internet Puzzled | Cricket News
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“MS Dhoni Blames IPL Parties For T20 World Cup Exit”: RCB’s Old Post Resurfaces, Internet Puzzled | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of MS Dhoni© BCCI/IPLThe internet can be a funny place. Often it throws up posts and comments which surprises all. Old posts which was long lost from public memory, suddenly resurfaces without any context. One such post again came light on Saturday. The post was made on May 12, 2010 from the official handle of IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru. "Dhoni blames IPL parties for T20 World Cup exit... What do you think??? Via Allen," the post read. The post again came to light as a X handle 'TukTuk Academy' reposted it along with the scorecard of a match where Irfan Pathan scored 26 off 30 balls while other Indian batters failed.It is not known which match's scorecard the handle shared. But 13-year-old post is a genuine one done from RCB's official handle. While India won ...
“I’ve Never Asked You This”: Wife Sanjana Ganesan’s Question Has Jasprit Bumrah Say, “Didn’t Expect…” | Cricket News
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“I’ve Never Asked You This”: Wife Sanjana Ganesan’s Question Has Jasprit Bumrah Say, “Didn’t Expect…” | Cricket News

[ad_1] Jasprit Bumrah with wife Sanjana Ganesan© TwitterJasprit Bumrah is back to where he belongs. After a five-wicket haul for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bumrah has been a crucial factor in the team's turnaround in the IPL 2024 after three straight losses. It is not just the IPL, Bumrah's form will be crucial for the Indian cricket team too. Right after the IPL 2024, the Indian cricket team will play the T20 World Cup. After narrowly missing out on the title at the ODI World Cup 2023, the Indian cricket team is once preparing to launch a goof fight for its first ICC title in 13 years.If India are to do well at the T20 World Cup, Jasprit Bumrah has to play a big part in the bowling unit. Recently, Bumrah had a special chat on Jio Cinema with his wife and renowne...
Rishabh Pant vs Sanju Samson vs Ishan Kishan: Adam Gilchrist’s Clear Wicket-Keeper Pick For T20 World Cup 2024 | Cricket News
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Rishabh Pant vs Sanju Samson vs Ishan Kishan: Adam Gilchrist’s Clear Wicket-Keeper Pick For T20 World Cup 2024 | Cricket News

[ad_1] (L to R) Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson© AFPThe T20 World Cup 2024 is just round the corner and questions still remain over the wicket-keeper choices for the Indian cricket team. While KL Rahul is almost certain to find a place in the 15-member squad, there are several options when it comes to the second choice for the role. Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are all prominent options for the team management with youngster Jitesh Sharma impressing in the past year as well. However, legendary Australia cricketer Adam Gilchrist believes that there is one clear choice for the selectors while selecting the T20 World Cup squad.“I expect Rishabh Pant to be there definitely. And I would take Sanju Samson as well. Kishan is pushing a very good case, no doubt about th...
“Need To Check His Temperament”: Ex-BCCI Selector’s Big Statement On Mayank Yadav, And Why He Is Not Yet Ready For India | Cricket News
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“Need To Check His Temperament”: Ex-BCCI Selector’s Big Statement On Mayank Yadav, And Why He Is Not Yet Ready For India | Cricket News

[ad_1] Young tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav has taken the Indian Premier League (IPL) by storm with his undeniable pace. On his IPL debut for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Mayank bowled the fastest delivery of IPL 2024, clocked at 155.8 kmph, against the Punjab Kings. In the very next game against the RCB, he went on to better that record with delivery clocked at 156.7 kmph. His performance has already earned him backing of several experts for a place in India's squad for the T20 World Cup.Bu, Mayank has missed the last two games for LSG due to a workload issue.Devang Gandhi, the head coach of Delhi's Ranji Trophy team, feels Mayank, a player who has followed from close quarters, hasn't ticked all boxes yet to become eligible for an India cap.Gandhi feels that a player like Mayank, who is...
Will Ishan Kishan Make T20 World Cup 2024 Squad After Domestic Cricket Row? His Blunt Reply | Cricket News
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Will Ishan Kishan Make T20 World Cup 2024 Squad After Domestic Cricket Row? His Blunt Reply | Cricket News

[ad_1] Meet Ishan Kishan 2.0. For this version of the wicketkeeper batter, improving himself as an individual and helping Mumbai Indians go forward in the IPL 2024 matter more than overreaching himself for a berth in India's T20 World Cup squad. Kishan used his marauding 34-ball 69 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru as a pointer to his newfound mindset, which the left-hander acquired during his recent break time from cricket. (IPL 2024 Points Table)“About the World Cup, it is not in my hands and I am taking things very easy right now. You have to take one match at a time. One needs to understand that a lot is not in the hands of the players,” said Kishan in the post-match press meet.“It's (IPL) a very big tournament and you do not want to overstep. I am just taking one game at a tim...