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Tackling India with a Dukes-brand ball on an early-summer pitch at The Oval might carry little in common with the recent four-Test series on the subcontinent, but Australia believes lessons harshly learned earlier this year might prove useful over coming months in England. Pat Cummins' men relinquished hopes of reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy during 90 minutes of mayhem in the second Test at Delhi last February when their batting was gripped by a mania that saw nine wickets fall for just 48 runs,

If you are wondering how similar and close both finals were, then stick around for some eye-opening statistical ride. For starters, coincidently, four runs were required on the last ball of both the games. The only difference was that in first game which was played in Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on March 18, the bowling side managed to secure a one-run victory, while in Monday’s (May 29) game, batting side won by five wickets. Similarly, both Chennai and Lahore, who won the toss, went

As the dust settles on another hugely entertaining IPL season, it’s time to reflect on the incredible cricket that the 10 franchises delivered since the start of the tournament on March 31. There has been a slew of breath-taking individual performances, and while some careers were majestically launched others, sadly, ended abruptly. Even with those departures the pipeline of young talent just keeps flowing. But for the majority of the 73 matches, an intense adrenaline rush overwhelmed the passionate fans that were filled

Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) stunning win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final drew curtains on the 16th edition of domestic cricket's biggest extravaganza on Tuesday. Ravindra Jadeja's late flourish propelled MS Dhoni and Co. to their record-extending fifth IPL crown at the famous Narendra Modi Stadium. IPL 2023 concluded on Monday but every cricket fans would like to know the winners of Orange Cap, Purple Cap and all. here is the list for the winners. Orange Cap award: Shubman Gill (890)

A man who was once ridiculed as the bits and pieces cricketer, Ravindra Jadeja (15 not out off 6 balls) was the Chennai Super Kings and MS Dhoni’s savior with two stunning shots in the final two deliveries to bring the CSK its fifth Indian Premier League title. In the most dramatic IPl final of all time, CSK chased down the revised target of 171 in 15 overs, on the final ball of the innings, to beat the Gujarat Titans by five wickets.

The 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) final which was supposed be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday, May 28 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad was postponed to the reserve day i.e. on Monday after incessant rain did not let a ball to be bowled. CSK are the most successful team in IPL history, having won the title four times. They are also the most experienced team in the competition, with a number of world-class players

Chennai Super Kings' star batter Ambati Rayudu announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League on Sunday, confirming that the final of the 2023 edition against Gujarat Titans will be his last match in the tournament. Rayudu, who has been part of the CSK since 2018, won two titles with the franchise; he had begun his IPL career with Mumbai Indians in 2010. “2 great teams mi nd csk,204 matches,14 seasons,11 playoffs,8 finals,5 trophies.hopefully 6th tonight. It’s been quite a journey.I have decided

Imran Khan, who retired after winning the 1992 Cricket World Cup, is Pakistan's most successful ODI captain in terms of the number of victories. So, here is a list of Pakistan's all-time most successful ODI captains. Serial NoNameTotal PlayedWonLostTied1Imran Khan139755952Wasim Akram109664223Inzamam Ul Haq87513334 Misbah-ul-Haq 87453935 Waqar Younis 62372326 Javed Miandad 62263337 Shoaib Malik 41251608 Saleem Malik 34211129 Sarfraz Ahmed 352113010 Shahid Khan Afridi 3919181

Shubman Gill's dazzling 52-ball 104 not out trumped Virat Kohli's sumptuous unbeaten 101 as Gujarat Titans edged Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high-scoring thriller by six wickets in the final league game of the IPL season in Bengaluru. With the heartbreaking defeat, RCB's journey in this year's competition came to an end. With Mumbai Indians winning the afternoon game, Faf du Plessis and co. needed an outright win to qualify for the knockouts but Gill smashed his second consecutive century of the season,

Virat Kohli is known for his passionate and animated celebrations on and off the cricket field. But on Thursday, after Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the former India captain showed off a new celebration. Kohli and his fellow RCB teammates recreated Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous ‘sleeping’ celebration. This was after Kohli hit a century to lead his team over the finishing line against SRH. Kohli smashed a sublime century and Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf

Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his sensational run in the IPL by smashing the fastest fifty in tournament history after Yuzvendra Chahal became the all-time leading wicket-taker as Rajasthan Royals cruised to a nine-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders to resurrect its playoff hopes in Kolkata on Thursday. Chahal became IPL's leading wicket-taker before completing a brilliant 4/25 as RR restricted KKR to a below-par 149/8 at the Eden Gardens On a day KKR batters struggled to time the ball, the 21-year-old Jaiswal showed the

Sri Lanka is likely to host the upcoming Asia Cup with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) set to move the tournament from Pakistan. The decision to shift the event from the original host country was always on the cards from the moment BCCI secretary Jay Shah said that the Indian team would not travel across the border. A final decision on the venue for the tournament is expected by the end of this month with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan backing the move

Cricket is a very popular sports in worldwide. Here are the World's biggest Cricket Stadims with Seating Capacity The top 5 largest stadiums are located in both Australia and India, which is indicative of the long-standing cricket rivalry between the two nations. Based on the number of spectators they can hold, the stadium sizes are compared. The top 10 cricket stadiums worldwide are listed below. It's a fantastic resource for anyone interested in cricket, sports, stadiums, or just the design of magnificent structures,

Saudi Arabia is planning to launch the world’s most lucrative Twenty20 cricket tournament, according to media reports in Australia. High-level discussions have begun between the Saudi government and owners of Indian Premier League (IPL) teams. The IPL is currently the most-watched cricket league in the world and Saudi Arabia plans to enter the market and make the Kingdom a global cricketing destination. Saudi Arabia Twenty20 cricket league According to reports in Australia’s Sydney Morning Herald and The Melbourne Age news sites, Saudi Arabia

India cricketer Virat Kohli’s love for getting inked is well known as several tattoos adorn his body. A lot of people wonder how Kohli chooses his tattoos and what they symbolise. Sunny Bhanushali, who worked on Kohli’s latest tattoo revealed how the cricketer chose his latest tattoo design and what it means to him. Bhanushali, owner and founder of Aliens Tattoo, shared in a blog post how the former India captain walked into their studio a few years ago and approached him with

Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most famous franchise cricket league in the world. As the 16th edition of the cash-rich game kicks off tomorrow at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, fans are eagerly bracing themselves. IPL is all about cricket, sportsmanship, and glamor. The opening ceremony is back after four years and the 2023 edition has some grand plans. Reportedly, Rashmika Mandanna, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Katrina Kaif are going to grace the stage with their scintillating moves. Arijit Singh will sway

It is that time of the year in Chennai when the fans dust their yellow jersey and wear it with pride like no other city in India. The buzz has already started in the city. Ever since MS Dhoni and a few of his troops checked in on Thursday and Chennai Super Kings began their preparations, fans have been queuing up outside the MA Chidambaram Stadium. There have been instances where several fans even stood outside a posh hotel in the city – which used

England lost to New Zealand by one run in one of the all-time great finishes to the second Test in Wellington. On a barely believable final day at the Basin Reserve, last man James Anderson was caught down the leg side off Neil Wagner when England needed two to win. Anderson had joined number 10 Jack Leach with seven required, after Leach added 36 for the ninth wicket with Ben Foakes, who was caught at fine leg for 35. Anderson fended off a

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins will rush home from India mid-Test series due to a ''serious family illness'', Cricket Australia has said in a statement. “Pat Cummins has flown home for personal reasons due to a serious family illness,” the Cricket Australia statement confirmed. “He will return to India later this week to rejoin preparations for the third Test in Indore. We ask the media to respect his privacy,” read the statement. Given the second Test ended on Day 3, there is a

Eoin Morgan, who captained England to World Cup glory in 2019, has now retired from all forms of cricket. "I have treasured every minute," says Eoin Morgan Eoin Morgan stepped down from the international game in June 2022. Under Morgan's captaincy, England won the World Cup in 2019 and reached the top of the one-day and Twenty20 rankings.Since then he has played in The Hundred for London Spirit and most recently for Paarl Royals in the SA20. "It is with great pride that