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IND vs ENG: Mayank Agarwal to join Indian Test squad as Rohit Sharma’s replacement
BCCI is yet to announce who would lead team India in the absence of Rohit Sharma. While BCCI seems torn between Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah, its former skipper Virat Kohli who has got the highest votes by tweeple.
Indian opener Mayank Agarwal has been given a call up for the IND vs ENG 5th Test match in Birmingham. He will be joining the Indian Test squad in UK for the decider match starting from July 1.
Mayank Agarwal, who had missed out on making it to the 15-man squad for the Test match, has been called up as cover for Indian skipper. Rohit Sharma was all set to lead team India in the last Test but the cricketer tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday and hence, his chances of playing the final Test now seems impossible.
On the other hand, Mayank Agarwal will be flying to England today and as per the new rules regarding Covid protocols in international cricket, the Indian opener can skip the quarantine and can be available to play the IND vs ENG 5th Test match.
But Mayank’s form is still a concern for BCCI. The cricketer played his last Test match in March against Sri Lanka. Agarwal could manage to score just 59 runs (33, 4, 22) from three innings of two matches.
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Moreover, the 31 years old did not had a good run in the Indian Premiere League 2022 as well. He fared poorly while leading Punjab Kings and scored 196 runs in 13 games. Moreover, PBKS finished at the sixth position in 10-team of IPL 2022.
Moreover, BCCI is yet to announce who would lead team India in the absence of Rohit Sharma. While BCCI seems torn between Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah, its former skipper Virat Kohli who has got the highest votes by tweeple. Indian fans want Virat to say good bye to Test captaincy with a big win in England. But it will be hard for BCCI to persuade Kohli to do so, especially after the whole Virat vs BCCI episode. However, it will be lovely to see Kohli finishing off what he started.
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AB De Villiers criticizes RCB’s decision to let go Yuzvendra Chahal, says it was a hearbreaking moment
AB De Villiers said RCB let Yuzvendra Chahal go. He termed it as a heartbreaking moment. De Villiers said Chahal had become very close to the the team and it seemed he was a part of the furniture there and was also their best bowler.
Legendary South African batsman AB de Villiers, who also played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) from 2011-21, shared his views on the departure of Yuzvendra Chahal from Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2021. He said it was a heartbreaking moment for him.
Chahal has been playing for Rajasthan Royals (RR) since 2022. He recently became the 1st bowler to take 200 IPL wickets against Mumbai Indians on Monday. He played for Mumbai Indians (2011-13), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) (2014-21) before he joined Rajasthan Royals in 2022.
AB De Villiers criticised the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s decision to release Yuzvendra Chahal. He also talked about the time when Chahal was bought by the Rajasthan Royals during the IPL auction, leaving the RCB after playing 8 seasons for them.
AB De Villiers said RCB let Yuzvendra Chahal go. He termed it as a heartbreaking moment. De Villiers said Chahal had become very close to the the team and it seemed he was a part of the furniture there and was also their best bowler. De Villiers said it was crazy that he got left out of RCB. He said it is not easy looking at Yuzi go take 200 wickets in IPL and him not being a part of the franchise. The South African cricketer added it was a tough moment for him as he had forged a close bond with Chahal.
Yuzvendra Chahal has played 113 matches for the Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2014 to 2021 and taken 139 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 7.58. Now for the Rajasthan Royals, he has taken 61 wickets in 39 matches. Chahal has played 153 total matches in IPL and has picked up 200 wickets at an average of 21.37, with his best figures being 5/40. He has taken 6 four-wicket hauls and a 5-wicket haul during his IPL career.
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IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel score half centuries as Delhi Capitals beat Gujarat Titans by 4 runs
Delhi Capitals were set to bat first, Pant (88 not out of 43 deliveries) and Axar Patel (66 off 43 deliveries) scored half centuries to take Delhi Capitals to 224 for 4. Sai Sudarshan (65 off 29 ) and David Miller (55 off 23) scored half centuries but were not able to take Gujarat Titans over the line, as the GT finished at 220 runs after losing 8 wickets in their 20 overs.
Rishabh Pant hit an unbeaten 88 as Delhi Capitals beat Gujarat Titans by 4 runs in the Indian Premier League 2024 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. Delhi Capitals were set to bat first, Pant (88 not out of 43 deliveries) and Axar Patel (66 off 43 deliveries) scored half centuries to take Delhi Capitals to 224 for 4.
In reply, Sai Sudarshan (65 off 29 ) and David Miller (55 off 23) scored half centuries but were not able to take Gujarat Titans over the line, as the GT finished at 220 runs after losing 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Earlier, Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant forged a 113-run partnership to steady the innings after medium pacer Sandeep Warrier (3/15) ran through the batting line up of Delhi Capitals. Captain Rishabh Pant was in his element scoring as many as 8 sixes and 5 fours. Tristan Stubbs quickfired 26 runs off 7 deliveries.
Rashid Khan’s explosive batting did not prove to be enough for Gujarat Titans, as it is Delhi Capitals who emerged as winners in this last-over thriller match by just 4 runs. David Miller and Rashid Khan’s batting brilliance in the death overs, almost took Gujarat Titans the full distance, but the 225 run target just proved to be too much for the Shubman Gill-led side.
DC bowlers started off the match with quite some promise, but their lack of grit in the death overs continued to be the negative highlight in the ongoing season of IPL. Despite the 2 dropped catches, the fielding was absolutely top-notch from DC in this match, specifically from the likes of, Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs and Jake Fraser McGurk. Gujarat Titans’s top-order woes have yet again come to haunt them, which will push them to come up with a better game plan before they head further into the more intense stages of IPL 2024.
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis hits first IPL century as Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s century was overshadowed by Australia’s Marcus Stoinis who smashed a stunning century to help LSG seal a thrilling victory.
Marcus Stoinis’s unbeaten 124 powered Lucknow Super Giants to the highest successful run-chase at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad lead his team from the front as he hit his first century to help the hosts post a gigantic total of 210/4 in 20 overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad (108) was well supported by Shivam Dube (66) as the duo forged a 104 run partnership for the 4th wicket. MS Dhoni applied the finishing touches to the innings of CSK as he smashed a boundary on the final delivery of the innings.
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s century was overshadowed by Australia’s Marcus Stoinis who smashed a stunning century to help LSG seal a thrilling victory. Stoinis hit 124 off 63 balls as Lucknow chased down the target in 19.3 overs. Stoinis was well supported by Nicholas Pooran (34 off 15 balls) and Deepak Hooda (17 off 6 balls) to help Lucknow Super Giants complete the highest successful run chase at Chepauk.
Marcus Stoinis was named the Player of the Match for his stunning century. Stoinis hit 13 sixes in his first-ever IPL ton. Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that the 6 wicket defeat at the hands of Lucknow Super Giants is a tough pill to swallow for the defending champions.
Earlier Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings. Pace bowler Mat Henry picked up the crucial wicket of Ajinkya Rahane in the first over as Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul caught a one-handed stunner in the first over of the match. Both the teams showcased brilliant batting display, but nerves got to the best of Chennai Super King’s bowling attack as Pathirana and Mustafizur just could not contain Stoinis’s onslaught and were hit all round the park.
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