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April 23, 2024 5:14 PM

‘That door is now closed’: Narine rules out West Indies return for T20 World Cup

By: Aditya Ahuja Sunil Narine has definitively ruled out a return to West Indies' squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and USA, stating that "the door is now closed", despite his impressive form for Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL. On his official Instagram handle, Narine shared his sentiments about the outpouring of support he has received following his IPL performances. “I’m truly flattered and humbled that my recent performances have moved many people to publ...

September 16, 2024 5:54 PM

Rajasthan Royals win the see-saw battle against Punjab Kings; Hetmyer shines with bat

Shimron Hetmyer’s electrifying innings propelled Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League clash at Mullanpur Stadium. In a nail-biting finish, Hetmyer’s determined knock stole the show, marking Punjab Kings’ second defeat on their home turf. The Royals continue to be on the top of points table with five wins and a loss and 10 points. PBKS are in the eighth spot, with two wins and four losses. In the run-chase of 148 runs, Rajasth...

September 16, 2024 5:53 PM

‘I want to win the 2027 World Cup’: Rohit Sharma

India skipper Rohit Sharma opened up about his future plans with the ‘Men in Blue’, expressing his desire to win the next ICC ODI World Cup in 2027, slated to take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Talking about the ODI World Cup 2023 final in which they lost to Australia. He said that we didn’t play bad cricket in the final, it was Men in Yellow who played slightly better than India. “50-over World Cup for me is the actual World Cup. We have grown up watchi...

April 7, 2024 9:51 AM

Buttler ton trumps Kohli hundred as RR win 4th game on trot

Virat Kohli’s eight IPL ton went in vain as Jos Buttler’s thunderous hundred lit up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium to power Rajasthan Royals (RR) to 6-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday. Buttler’s century in his landmark 100th IPL match snatched the limelight from the record-making Kohli’s unbeaten 113-run knock and guided RR to a comprehensive triumph. With this victory, RR top the points table with four out of four triumphs. Rajasthan Royals lost the wicket...

September 16, 2024 5:05 PM

NGT issues notice over treated water use in Bengaluru stadium for IPL

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report titled "Bengaluru stadium to get treated water supply for IPL matches amid crisis," and issued notices to various authorities, including the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). The Tribunal also impleaded the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board through its Member Secretary, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board through its Chairman, Deputy Commissioner & District Magistrate, Bengaluru and Karna...