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Having Made His ‘Decision’, Trent Boult Expresses ‘Big Desire’ To Play ODI World Cup In India | Cricket News
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Having Made His ‘Decision’, Trent Boult Expresses ‘Big Desire’ To Play ODI World Cup In India | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Trent Boult© AFPHaving opted out of a New Zealand contract, pacer Trent Boult still has a "big desire" to play the ODI World Cup in India later this year and has seen "little bit of movement" in that direction of late. Boult gave up his New Zealand contract last August to spend more time with family and continue playing franchise cricket around the world. The 33-year-old has not been picked for the national team since the T20 World Cup last year with the selectors preferring to give contracted players more opportunities."I've still got that big desire to play for New Zealand. It is what it is: I've made my decision. I've been lucky enough to have a 13-year career in the Black Cap and hey, I've still got a big desire to play in the World Cup as well."We'll see how tha...
RR Eye Improved Batting Effort Against SRH To Avoid Hat-Trick Of Defeats In IPL | Cricket News
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RR Eye Improved Batting Effort Against SRH To Avoid Hat-Trick Of Defeats In IPL | Cricket News

[ad_1] Bruised and battered in their last game, Rajasthan Royals would look for a much-improved effort from the batting unit against Sunrisers Hyderabad in order to avoid a hat-trick of defeats in the IPL in Jaipur on Sunday. RR dished out a shoddy batting display as they were bowled out for 118 by Gujarat Titans on Friday. Despite back-to-back defeats against Mumbai Indians and GT, RR have managed to hold on to their spot in the top four of the standings with five wins and as many losses. In their last outing RR, which boasts of one of the potent opening duo of the in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler, put up a disastrous batting display.But the duo failed to live up to the expectations.RR have always looked like a dominating side when Jaiswal and Buttler click but the team manageme...
Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2023: Will Riyan Parag Make His Return? | Cricket News
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Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2023: Will Riyan Parag Make His Return? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rajasthan Royals will challenge Gujarat Titans for the top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. RR have ample talent but has been unable to hold on to a winning run recently. However, they can take a bit of solace from the fact that they emerged victorious earlier in the season against GT. The Sanju Samson-led side has lost three games and won as many in their first six fixtures of IPL 2023.Here's what we think could be RR's playing XI against GT:Rajasthan have the firepower in their batting line-up to pile up runs. Young Yashasvi Jaiswal is enjoying a fine run but the team needs the trio of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer to fire.Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel provide much-needed balance to the team, while the ...
Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2023: Will RR Management Recall Adam Zampa? | Cricket News
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Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2023: Will RR Management Recall Adam Zampa? | Cricket News

[ad_1] RR Predicted XI vs CSK: Adam Zampa could also be recalled to replace Jason Holder.© BCCI/IPLRajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a top of the table clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday. Currently occupying the third spot, a win would take RR above CSK at the top of the points table. The Sanju Samson-led side can take a bit of solace from the fact they emerged victorious in their first meeting of this season against CSK at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. However, RR head into this fixture on the back of a narrow defeat at the hands of the Royal Challengers Bangalore. It is likely that the management will make some rotation in the playing XI.Here's what we think could be RR's playing XI against CSK:Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been at ...
IPL 2023: Virat Kohli Dismissed For Golden Duck vs RR, RCB Fans Left Stunned. Watch | Cricket News
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IPL 2023: Virat Kohli Dismissed For Golden Duck vs RR, RCB Fans Left Stunned. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli dismissed for a duck against RR in IPL 2023© BCCIThe crowd at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru were left stunned as Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. The dismissal took place on the very first ball of the match as Trent Boult bowled a straight delivery that swung a bit in the air and Kohli ended up missing the line completely. The ball crashed into his pads and the umpire had no hesitations in giving his decision in favour of the bowler. This was the 10th duck for Kohli in the IPL till now and among them, seven have been golden ducks.#ViratKohli #rcbvsrr pic.twitter.com/V55XZZhw0C— Akash Kharade (@cricaakash) April 23, 2023Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson won...
IPL 2023: Trent Boult Grabs Catch After 3-Player Collision. Memes Flood Twitter. Watch | Cricket News
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IPL 2023: Trent Boult Grabs Catch After 3-Player Collision. Memes Flood Twitter. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Trent Boult pulled off a stunning catch despite three fielders getting into a collision during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Wriddhiman Saha miscued a delivery from the New Zealand pacer and the ball went high into the air. Three fielders came right underneath the ball but it only ended in a collision with the ball bouncing out of Sanju Samson's gloves. However, Boult was right there just a little distance away from all the action and it ended up being an easy catch for the fast bowler who once again took a wicket in the powerplay.3⃣ players converge for the catch4⃣th player takes itSafe to say that was one eventful way to scalp the first wicket from @rajasthanroyals!Follow the match https://t.co/...
RR vs DC: Jos Buttler, Trent Boult Star In Rajasthan Royals’ Big Win Over Delhi Capitals | Cricket News
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RR vs DC: Jos Buttler, Trent Boult Star In Rajasthan Royals’ Big Win Over Delhi Capitals | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rajasthan Royals registered their second win of IPL 2023 on Saturday.© BCCIRajasthan Royals defeated Delhi Capitals by 57 runs in their Indian Premier League match in Guwahati on Saturday. Sent in to bat, RR scored 199 for four in the allotted 20 overs and in reply, the Capitals were restricted to 142 for nine. Opening the innings after Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner opted to bowl first, young Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler gave RR a blazing start by putting on 98 runs for the first wicket in just 8.3 overs. While Jaiswal slammed 60 off 31 balls, the seasoned Buttler struck 79 in 51 deliveries. Later, Shimron Hetmyer blasted a 21-ball 39 not out.For DC, Mukesh Kumar was the most successful bowler with two wickets for 36 runs.DC lost two wickets in their very first over bowl...
Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2023: Will The Sanju Samson-Led Side Stick To The Winning Combination? | Cricket News
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Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2023: Will The Sanju Samson-Led Side Stick To The Winning Combination? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rajasthan Royals will be playing against Punjab Kings in match number 8 of IPL 2023 on Wednesday. The game will be taking place at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, which is RR's second home ground for the season. With RR playing two of their 'home' matches in the Northeastern city, a winning performance from Sanju Samson's side will not only build their brand value in Guwahati, it will also expand their fan base in the region, which has seen precious little IPL action over the years.RR would be banking on their near-perfect combinations in almost all departments of the game to put up another commanding performance when they take on a strong PBKS side. The Royals would be buoyed by the massive 72-run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who were outsmarted by last year's runner...
Trent Boult, Tim Southee’s Absence Leaves Massive Hole Ahead of 1st ODI: Tom Latham | Cricket News
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Trent Boult, Tim Southee’s Absence Leaves Massive Hole Ahead of 1st ODI: Tom Latham | Cricket News

[ad_1] Experienced pacers Tim Southee and Trent Boult's absence leaves a "massive hole" in the New Zealand squad but it also provides chances to fringe players to step up in the India tour, said stand-in-captain Tom Latham ahead of the first ODI here on Wednesday. While Southee has gone back home after a successful tour of Pakistan, Boult is playing the ILT20 in the UAE having opted out of a New Zealand central contract. In the batting department, the Kiwis will miss the services of regular skipper Kane Williamson."They (Boult, Southee, Williamson) are not in the side and that leaves a massive hole for us. On the other hand, it presents an opportunity for other guys who have been around the squad. Everyone has played international cricket in the squad which is a bonus."It is their turn t...
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...