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2Jun By adminNo Comments
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“Rohit Sharma Was Out Of Form Last Year As Well”: Ex India Star’s Intriguing Take Ahead Of WTC Final | Cricket News

File photo of Rohit SharmaAs the Indian cricket team heads into the World Test Championship final against Australia, there are questions over the form of skipper Rohit Sharma. The Hitman had an ordinary season for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, prompting many to question if he can deliver in the title showdown against Australia. However, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar doesn't feel Rohit's IPL form should even be considered as a worry as India gear up for the Test assignment.Though Mumbai Indians qualified for the playoffs in the IPL, Rohit failed to contribute much to the cause with the bat. In 16 matches, the Hitman only scored 332 runs at an average of 20.75 and a strike-rate of 132.80. Manjrekar, however, remains unconcerned."Keep his IPL form aside ...
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26May By adminNo Comments
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Suryakumar Yadav vs Rashid Khan A Battle Between “World’s Best” | Cricket News

The Qualifier 2 between defending champions Gujarat Titans and 5-time winners Mumbai Indians is set to get underway at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. Though there remain a number of top-player battles to look forward to in the match, arguably the one that most people have their sights set on is the Suryakumar Yadav vs Rashid Khan duel. The two cricketers, firmly categorised as the best in their respective categories, are two of the most exciting T20 talents in the world. But only one of them can prevail this time.After a poor start to the IPL 2023 season, Surya has given his form a huge lift, scoring over 500 runs in the campaign so far, including a century. Rashid, on the other hand, is the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 25 scalps in 15 matches to...
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25May By adminNo Comments
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“Thought MS Dhoni Was Desperate”: Ex-India Star On CSK Captain’s Tactics During IPL 2023 Qualifier 1 vs Gujarat Titans | Cricket News

MS Dhoni in action for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023© BCCIFormer Indian cricket team batter Sanjay Manjrekar felt that Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni was a bit desperate during his team's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 playoff match against Gujarat Titans and it was clear from the episode involving Matheesha Pathirana. During the 16th over of the GT innings, the umpire did not allow Pathirana to bowl as he was not eligible for leaving the field. However, Dhoni had a prolonged chat with the umpires and almost four minutes were wasted due to the conversations and the resultant confusion. That allowed the stipulated time to be completed for the young Sri Lankan pacer to bowl the over and many experts believes that it was a deliberate plan from CSK and Dhoni.“We don't know exactly...
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23May By adminNo Comments
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Virender Sehwag Picks Gujarat Titans’ Trump Card. It’s Not Shubman Gill | Cricket News

File photo of Virender Sehwag© BCCI/SportzpicsChennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans are ready for the big Qualifier 1 battle on Tuesday, the winner of which will book a slot in the Indian Premier League 2023 final. The contest remains a tight one, with both CSK and GT emerging as two of the strongest sides in the league phase of the campaign. Ahead of the highly-anticipated battle, former cricketers and pundits have been sharing their views on the teams and their players. Virender Sehwag, having seen GT finish top of the league standings, has picked Rashid Khan as their ‘trump card'.When it comes to the Titans, Rashid has been on of the most consistent performers in the league this season. But, so has been Shubman Gill who slots in at the second spot in the list of top-scoring batters ...
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30Apr By adminNo Comments
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“Earlier MS Dhoni Used To Manage Teams, This Year…”: Sanjay Manjrekar Sums Up CSK Skipper’s Brilliance | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings is hosting Punjab Kings at Chepauk in the day game of IPL 2023 on Sunday. It will be the 999th game of the T20 league and the MS Dhoni-led side will be aiming to return to winning ways after facing a big defeat in Jaipur on April 27. Punjab Kings also suffered a big defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in a high-scoring game at home in their previous encounter on captain Shikhar Dhawan's return on Friday.CSK's biggest strength this season is the way their batters are firing and the way skipper MS Dhoni is leading them by optimising his resources to perfection.Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praised Dhoni for the way he's managing his teammates, as well as himself because the knee injury seems to be pestering him constantly.Speaking on Star Sports' Cricket Live...
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14Apr By adminNo Comments
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“Show Temperament Like MS Dhoni”: Ex-India Star Unimpressed By Shubman Gill’s Approach Against PBKS | Cricket News

Shubman Gil scored 49-ball 67 against PBKS© BCCI/SportzpicsIt isn't often that we see the top-scoring batter of a match coming in the line of fire. Gujarat Titans opener Shubman Gill scored 67 runs off 49 balls, playing a big role in the team's pursuit of 154-run target against Punjab Kings. However, despite chasing a mediocre total, and get the sort of start Gujarat got, not many expected the game to go to the last over. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar, displeased with the batting shown by Shubman Gill, advised him to learn from MS Dhoni if he wants to stay till the end and finish the chase."From this game, the takeaway is that if a batter is set, he should try and finish the game in the 18th or 19th over. If you are taking it till the end, show a temperament like MS Dhoni and ...
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7Apr By adminNo Comments
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“Can’t Be Batting At No.4”: Sanjay Manjrekar Suggests New Batting Position For Devdutt Padikkal | Cricket News

File photo of Devdutt Padikkal.© AFPFormer India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Devdutt Padikkal should not be sent at the number four position. Padikkal fared well as an opener in IPL, but the change in his batting position of late has seen him fail in making noticeable contributions. As the former Royal Challengers Bangalore opener continues to struggle with consistency in his current team Rajasthan Royals, Manjrekar has suggested that he should be sent at the number 3 position and RR skipper Sanju Samson should take the 4th spot."The ideal batting order for RR would be if they want to keep backing Devdutt Padikkal, then he can't be batting at No.4 because it is tough for somebody who opens the innings to find form batting at No.4. There is Sanju Samson who could make the sacri...
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4Apr By adminNo Comments
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Experts Have Two Favourites For IPL 2023 Play-Off Spots. One Of Them Has Never Won The IPL | Cricket News

With every team playing at least one game in the IPL 2023 they have given a peek at their strengths and weaknesses in the early stage of the tournament. With their performances, all ten teams in IPL have displayed their game plans and strategies they will apply in the marquee competition. Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) - who won their opening games quite convincingly and ticked off all the boxes with their all-round show - look like a team to beat and in their early predictions the experts have backed these two sides to make it to the playoffs stage.Speaking to Star Sports former Australia all-rounder David Hussey said, "RR and LSG to are looking to finish as the top two teams at the end of the league stage."Speaking to Star Sports, legendary South Africa cr...
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10Mar By adminNo Comments
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Will India Enter WTC Final With Win Over Australia? Ex-Cricketer Makes For Prediction | Cricket News

India lead Australia 2-1 in 4-match series© AFPRohit Sharma-led Team India is extremely close to sealing a berth for themselves in the World Test Championship final but Sri Lanka could pose a threat to them, in case they fail to beat Australia in the ongoing fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad. A win at the Narendra Modi Stadium will see India qualify for the WTC final, while a draw, a tie or a loss will see their fate depend on Sri Lanka, who are facing New Zealand in a two-match Test series.In any of the cases, Sri Lanka could upset India only if they beat New Zealand 2-0 in the Test series. Given the contests are taking place in New Zealand, the chances of a Sri Lankan victory become further less.Cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels that India would qualify for the fina...
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9Mar By adminNo Comments
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“Pitch From 70s Or 80s”: Ex-India Star Makes Startling Comment On Ahmedabad Surface For India-Australia Test | Cricket News

India take on Australia in the fourth Test encounter in Ahmedabad© AFPFormer Indian cricket team batsman Sanjay Manjrekar was not impressed by the pitch in Ahmedabad for the fourth Test match between India and Australia as he called it “from 70s and 80s”. During commentary, Manjrekar remarked that the pitch was extremely batting-friendly and the fact that India were able to take two wickets in the first session of the match was a big achievement for the bowlers who did not get much purchase off the pitch. He remarked that a pitch like the one in Ahmedabad was rare in home series but also pointed out that the Indian bowlers did not bowl many wicket-taking deliveries."Two wickets in the first session on a wicket like this is a big achievement. There were not a lot of wicket-taking deliver...
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