Kolkata, April 29 (Ians) A scintillating fifty from Rahmanullah Gurbaz followed by finishing fireworks from Andre Russell carried Kolkata Knight Riders (Kkr) to a respectable 179/7 against Gujarat Titans in their Ipl 2023 match at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.
With the rest of the batters not contributing much, Gurbaz stood up to enthral the spectators with 39-ball 81, laced with five fours and seven sixes. Russell, the birthday boy, smashed a 19-ball 34, with two fours and three sixes, to take Kolkata to a competitive total. For Gujarat, Mohammed Shami was impressive in picking three wickets while Noor Ahmad and Joshua Little were excellent in taking two wickets each.
After a wet outfield due to rain caused a delay of 45 minutes at the start of play, N. Jagadeesan gave Kolkata a fast start with his 15-ball 19. Apart from two nice cuts through backward point off Shami and Hardik Pandya, Jagadeesan had luck on his...
With the rest of the batters not contributing much, Gurbaz stood up to enthral the spectators with 39-ball 81, laced with five fours and seven sixes. Russell, the birthday boy, smashed a 19-ball 34, with two fours and three sixes, to take Kolkata to a competitive total. For Gujarat, Mohammed Shami was impressive in picking three wickets while Noor Ahmad and Joshua Little were excellent in taking two wickets each.
After a wet outfield due to rain caused a delay of 45 minutes at the start of play, N. Jagadeesan gave Kolkata a fast start with his 15-ball 19. Apart from two nice cuts through backward point off Shami and Hardik Pandya, Jagadeesan had luck on his...
- 4/29/2023
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Kolkata, April 29 (Ians) Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Saturday. All three matches in Kolkata have produced 200+ first innings totals so far in the tournament.
While Kolkata enter Saturday’s match at home on the back of a 21-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru, Gujarat arrive after defeating Mumbai Indians by 55 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
After winning the toss, Pandya said his playing eleven is unchanged from their last game while adding that the decision to bowl first was due to huge cloud cover, with Rashid Khan set to play is 100th Ipl game. “Just because of the weather, it was bright and we thought we should bat, but it has changed now.”
“I’m pretty happy with where we are, 7 games gone, 7 more to come, we need to play...
While Kolkata enter Saturday’s match at home on the back of a 21-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru, Gujarat arrive after defeating Mumbai Indians by 55 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
After winning the toss, Pandya said his playing eleven is unchanged from their last game while adding that the decision to bowl first was due to huge cloud cover, with Rashid Khan set to play is 100th Ipl game. “Just because of the weather, it was bright and we thought we should bat, but it has changed now.”
“I’m pretty happy with where we are, 7 games gone, 7 more to come, we need to play...
- 4/29/2023
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New Delhi, April 28 (Ians) In Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023, the likes of Ajinkya Rahane, Piyush Chawla and Mohit Sharma have proved through their stellar performances that old is indeed gold. Before the start of the season, no one gave them a chance to be standout performers, but now they are vital cogs in their respective teams with their performances.
Mohit, who was a net bowler with Gujarat Titans last year, has picked up six wickets in four games and returned with two Player of the Match awards for the side on two occasions and has been a go-to bowler for skipper Hardik Pandya in the death overs.
Rahane, who was picked up by Csk at a base price of Rs 50 lakh, has owned Ipl 2023 with his breathtaking performances. As of now, Rahane aggregated 224 runs in six innings, averaging 44.8 and at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 189.83.
Former India cricketer Mithali Raj has hailed Rahane,...
Mohit, who was a net bowler with Gujarat Titans last year, has picked up six wickets in four games and returned with two Player of the Match awards for the side on two occasions and has been a go-to bowler for skipper Hardik Pandya in the death overs.
Rahane, who was picked up by Csk at a base price of Rs 50 lakh, has owned Ipl 2023 with his breathtaking performances. As of now, Rahane aggregated 224 runs in six innings, averaging 44.8 and at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 189.83.
Former India cricketer Mithali Raj has hailed Rahane,...
- 4/28/2023
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Four teams, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings, are on eight points each. Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are stuck on six points while Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals have four points each.
Aaron Finch, Australia’s T20 World Cup winning captain in 2021 and regarded as one of the most ferocious strikers of the ball in T20s, spoke exclusively to Ians in an interview arranged by Star Sports on his standout team in Ipl 2023, impact player rule, veterans impressing with their performances and much more: –
Ians: In your opinion, which side has been the standout team of Ipl 2023 at the halfway mark?
Finch: I think it will be Chennai Super Kings, who are on top of the table at the moment. They are playing really good cricket. Even though they have inexperienced players in their bowling line-up, they have shown some...
Aaron Finch, Australia’s T20 World Cup winning captain in 2021 and regarded as one of the most ferocious strikers of the ball in T20s, spoke exclusively to Ians in an interview arranged by Star Sports on his standout team in Ipl 2023, impact player rule, veterans impressing with their performances and much more: –
Ians: In your opinion, which side has been the standout team of Ipl 2023 at the halfway mark?
Finch: I think it will be Chennai Super Kings, who are on top of the table at the moment. They are playing really good cricket. Even though they have inexperienced players in their bowling line-up, they have shown some...
- 4/26/2023
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Ahmedabad, April 26 (Ians) Riding on an incredible batting display followed by a classy show with the ball, Gujarat Titans registered a clinical 55-run win over Mumbai Indian in their Ipl 2023 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday.
With this win, the Titans jumped to the second spot with 10 points on the points table while Mi are placed seventh with eight points in seven games.
A half-century from Shubman Gill (56 off 34) followed by a late onslaught by Manohar (42 off 21) and Miller (46 off 22), who shared a 71-run partnership, helped Titans recover from a poor start. Rahul Tewatia gave the finishing touches to the innings with his unbeaten 20 off 5 as Gt posted 207/6 in their 20 overs.
Afghanistan spinners Rashid Khan (2-27) and Noor Ahmad (3-37) starred with the ball as Gujarat Titans restrict Mumbai Indians to 152/9 and sealed a comprehensive victory by 55 runs.
Chasing the huge 208-run target, Mi had a dismal...
With this win, the Titans jumped to the second spot with 10 points on the points table while Mi are placed seventh with eight points in seven games.
A half-century from Shubman Gill (56 off 34) followed by a late onslaught by Manohar (42 off 21) and Miller (46 off 22), who shared a 71-run partnership, helped Titans recover from a poor start. Rahul Tewatia gave the finishing touches to the innings with his unbeaten 20 off 5 as Gt posted 207/6 in their 20 overs.
Afghanistan spinners Rashid Khan (2-27) and Noor Ahmad (3-37) starred with the ball as Gujarat Titans restrict Mumbai Indians to 152/9 and sealed a comprehensive victory by 55 runs.
Chasing the huge 208-run target, Mi had a dismal...
- 4/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Ahmedabad, April 25 (Ians) Mumbai Indians (Mi) won the toss and elected to field against Gujarat Titans (Gt) in Match 35 of Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 here at Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday.
Mi skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed two changes in the playing XI as Kumar Kartikeya came in for Hrithik Shokeen and Riley Meredith replaced Jofra Archer. On the other hand, the Titans took the field with the same playing XI.
“We are gonna bowl first. We saw the pitch, it was hard. They put a lot of water there. Want to make the best use of the conditions? Start well early on and see where the game is heading. Games like that happen, we made some errors and we accepted that. It’s important how you come back from that situation, that’s critical. We had a good chat and hopefully, we can turn things around. We’ve got 2 changes...
Mi skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed two changes in the playing XI as Kumar Kartikeya came in for Hrithik Shokeen and Riley Meredith replaced Jofra Archer. On the other hand, the Titans took the field with the same playing XI.
“We are gonna bowl first. We saw the pitch, it was hard. They put a lot of water there. Want to make the best use of the conditions? Start well early on and see where the game is heading. Games like that happen, we made some errors and we accepted that. It’s important how you come back from that situation, that’s critical. We had a good chat and hopefully, we can turn things around. We’ve got 2 changes...
- 4/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Abu Dhabi, Nov 1 (Ians/GloFans) Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) face off against Delhi Capitals (DC) to ensure a top two finish at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in their last league match here on Monday.
The two sides have 14 points each with Rcb placed second due to their superior net run rate (Nrr).
The winner will comfortably seal a playoff berth. However, it will not be the end of the road for the loser in technical terms, as the other permutations and combinations could push them through.
DC have suffered four defeats on the trot and have looked out of sorts in the latter half of season.
Their top order consisting of Prithvi Shaw or Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan and Iyer has failed to lay the foundation of a massive total.
The middle order led by Rishabh Pant and Shimron Hetmyer have struggled to handle the extra pressure that comes on...
The two sides have 14 points each with Rcb placed second due to their superior net run rate (Nrr).
The winner will comfortably seal a playoff berth. However, it will not be the end of the road for the loser in technical terms, as the other permutations and combinations could push them through.
DC have suffered four defeats on the trot and have looked out of sorts in the latter half of season.
Their top order consisting of Prithvi Shaw or Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan and Iyer has failed to lay the foundation of a massive total.
The middle order led by Rishabh Pant and Shimron Hetmyer have struggled to handle the extra pressure that comes on...
- 11/1/2020
- by IANS
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Dubai, Oct 30 (Ians/GloFans) Delhi Capitals will be looking to end their run of defeats and confirm a spot in the playoffs when they face the Mumbai Indians in the 51st match of the Indian Premier League here on Saturday.
With three defeats on the trot, DC have faltered in the latter stage of the league season after dominating for much of it.
While Mi are on top of the table with 16 points, DC (14 points) are at the third place, thanks to their net run-rate which is lower than that of second-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore.
If DC suffer defeats in their next two matches, it is possible that Kings XI Punjab (Kxip) would surpass them on net run-rate, even if the Kl Rahul-led side win only one of their remaining two matches. Heavy defeats in their next two games could even push DC out of the top four if Kolkata...
With three defeats on the trot, DC have faltered in the latter stage of the league season after dominating for much of it.
While Mi are on top of the table with 16 points, DC (14 points) are at the third place, thanks to their net run-rate which is lower than that of second-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore.
If DC suffer defeats in their next two matches, it is possible that Kings XI Punjab (Kxip) would surpass them on net run-rate, even if the Kl Rahul-led side win only one of their remaining two matches. Heavy defeats in their next two games could even push DC out of the top four if Kolkata...
- 10/30/2020
- by IANS
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Dubai, Oct 26 (Ians/GloFans) After two consecutive defeats, against Punjab and Kolkata respectively, Delhi Capitals (DC) will aim to put their campaign back on track when they face a struggling SunRisers Hyderabad (Srh) here on Tuesday.
The last time the two sides squared-off in the season, the David Warner-led Srh came out victorious by 15 runs. However, Srh's campaign derailed afterwards while the Shreyas Iyer-led DC fired collectively to come close to qualifying for the playoffs. Another win would further strengthen DC's position at the top of the points table.
The DC top-order has succumbed under pressure in the recent past, except Shikhar Dhawan, but he too failed against Kolkata. The same was the issue with Ajinkya Rahane, who was promoted to open the innings in absence of Prithvi Shaw.
Iyer has been in good form but the lower middle-order, comprising Rishabh Pant and Shimron Hetmyer, has struggled after making a comeback.
The last time the two sides squared-off in the season, the David Warner-led Srh came out victorious by 15 runs. However, Srh's campaign derailed afterwards while the Shreyas Iyer-led DC fired collectively to come close to qualifying for the playoffs. Another win would further strengthen DC's position at the top of the points table.
The DC top-order has succumbed under pressure in the recent past, except Shikhar Dhawan, but he too failed against Kolkata. The same was the issue with Ajinkya Rahane, who was promoted to open the innings in absence of Prithvi Shaw.
Iyer has been in good form but the lower middle-order, comprising Rishabh Pant and Shimron Hetmyer, has struggled after making a comeback.
- 10/26/2020
- by IANS
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Abu Dhabi, Oct 23 (Ians/GloFans) Table-toppers Delhi Capitals (DC) will aim to return on the winning path when they face fourth-placed Kolkata Knight Riders (Kkr) in the 42nd match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (Ipl) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here on Saturday.
After a five-wicket defeat against King XI Punjab (Kxip) in their last match, Delhi will expect their batters to raise the bar as barring Shikhar Dhawan, all others have faltered.
It was Dhawan's second consecutive ton which had single-handedly propelled DC to a fighting total against Kxip before their bowlers failed to defend the target.
Young Prithvi Shah's last four outings include two ducks while captain Shreyas Iyer has struggled to regain his form with the bat he showed in much of the first half of the league stage since sustaining a side-strain.
Rishabh Pant had made a comeback from injury in the previous game but...
After a five-wicket defeat against King XI Punjab (Kxip) in their last match, Delhi will expect their batters to raise the bar as barring Shikhar Dhawan, all others have faltered.
It was Dhawan's second consecutive ton which had single-handedly propelled DC to a fighting total against Kxip before their bowlers failed to defend the target.
Young Prithvi Shah's last four outings include two ducks while captain Shreyas Iyer has struggled to regain his form with the bat he showed in much of the first half of the league stage since sustaining a side-strain.
Rishabh Pant had made a comeback from injury in the previous game but...
- 10/23/2020
- by IANS
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New Delhi, Oct 22 (Ians) At the start of this year's Indian Premier League (Ipl), it had seemed that two journeymen -- Rajasthan Royals' leg-spinning all-rounder Rahul Tewatia and Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Rahul Tripathi -- would overshadow most others.
The others that come instantly to mind, though they may not have made as big an impression as Tewatia and Tripathi, are Jaydev Undakat (Rajasthan Royals), Mandeep Singh (Kings XI Punjab), Mohit Sharma (Delhi Capitals this year), Krishnappa Gowtham (Kings XI Punjab), Saurabh Tiwary (Mumbai Indians), and Varun Aaron (Rajasthan Royals).
Tripathi, who was traded to Kkr from Rr before this season, hit 36 and 81 in his first two games before failing in the next few games. When he fell victim to speedster Mohammed Siraj on Wednesday night, it seemed like his Ipl 2020 was going to be over following a string of poor scores in the last five matches -- he has...
The others that come instantly to mind, though they may not have made as big an impression as Tewatia and Tripathi, are Jaydev Undakat (Rajasthan Royals), Mandeep Singh (Kings XI Punjab), Mohit Sharma (Delhi Capitals this year), Krishnappa Gowtham (Kings XI Punjab), Saurabh Tiwary (Mumbai Indians), and Varun Aaron (Rajasthan Royals).
Tripathi, who was traded to Kkr from Rr before this season, hit 36 and 81 in his first two games before failing in the next few games. When he fell victim to speedster Mohammed Siraj on Wednesday night, it seemed like his Ipl 2020 was going to be over following a string of poor scores in the last five matches -- he has...
- 10/22/2020
- by IANS
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Dubai, Oct 19 (Ians/GloFans) After a memorable double Super Over win against reigning champions Mumbai Indians (Mi), a rejuvenated Kings XI Punjab (Kxip) will aim to carry their momentum and keep their chances of making it to the playoffs alive when they meet table toppers Delhi Capitals (DC) here on Tuesday.
Led by Kl Rahul, Kxip held their nerves in the heart-stopping contest at the same venue, Dubai International Stadium. The win would have surely boosted the morale of Kxip and the squad would aim to replicate the performance against Shreyas Iyer's men, who are currently atop the table with 14 points.
The sole problem with Kxip has been their failure to click as a unit, barring Rahul and opener Mayank Agarwal. The others have not supported them as they should have.
The Punjab batting lineup has surely been strengthened after the inclusion of Chris Gayle in the playing XI.
Led by Kl Rahul, Kxip held their nerves in the heart-stopping contest at the same venue, Dubai International Stadium. The win would have surely boosted the morale of Kxip and the squad would aim to replicate the performance against Shreyas Iyer's men, who are currently atop the table with 14 points.
The sole problem with Kxip has been their failure to click as a unit, barring Rahul and opener Mayank Agarwal. The others have not supported them as they should have.
The Punjab batting lineup has surely been strengthened after the inclusion of Chris Gayle in the playing XI.
- 10/19/2020
- by IANS
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Dubai, Oct 4 (Ians/GloFans) It will be a battle between equals when two top Ipl teams -- Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) -- square-off at the Dubai International cricket stadium here on Monday.
Both teams have six points each, but on net run rate DC were ahead of Rcb till the start of the Mumbai Indians-SunRisers Hyderabad match on Saturday. Both Mumbai and Hyderabad had four points each before their game began, and by the end of their match, the equation on the points table could alter.
Delhi and Bangalore are fresh from wins on Saturday. While the Virat Kohli-led Rcb side thrashed Rajasthan Royal (Rr), the Shreyas Iyer-captained DC defeated Kkr by 18 runs.
Both contests saw their respective skippers leading from the front. After three below-par shows, Kohli regained his touch and played a fantastic unbeaten 72-run knock, helping his side register their third win of the league.
Both teams have six points each, but on net run rate DC were ahead of Rcb till the start of the Mumbai Indians-SunRisers Hyderabad match on Saturday. Both Mumbai and Hyderabad had four points each before their game began, and by the end of their match, the equation on the points table could alter.
Delhi and Bangalore are fresh from wins on Saturday. While the Virat Kohli-led Rcb side thrashed Rajasthan Royal (Rr), the Shreyas Iyer-captained DC defeated Kkr by 18 runs.
Both contests saw their respective skippers leading from the front. After three below-par shows, Kohli regained his touch and played a fantastic unbeaten 72-run knock, helping his side register their third win of the league.
- 10/4/2020
- by IANS
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Abu Dhabi, Sep 28 (Ians/GloFans) The Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi Capitals (DC), high on confidence after two wins on the trot, will be up against SunRisers Hyderabad (Srh), the only team without a point, in the 11th match of the Ipl here on Tuesday.
While DC will aim for a hat-trick of wins, the David Warner-captained Srh would aim to register their first win of the season, having lost two of their previous outings against Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) and Kolkata Knight Riders (Kkr).
In their first game against Kings XI Punjab (Kxip), which went into the Super Over, Marcus Stoinis and Kagiso Rabada ensured a win for DC before they comprehensively defeated a star-studded Chennai Super Kings in the next match.
In batting, the DC top-order comprising Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw will look to lay the foundation of a big total. While Shaw looks in good nick with the willow,...
While DC will aim for a hat-trick of wins, the David Warner-captained Srh would aim to register their first win of the season, having lost two of their previous outings against Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) and Kolkata Knight Riders (Kkr).
In their first game against Kings XI Punjab (Kxip), which went into the Super Over, Marcus Stoinis and Kagiso Rabada ensured a win for DC before they comprehensively defeated a star-studded Chennai Super Kings in the next match.
In batting, the DC top-order comprising Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw will look to lay the foundation of a big total. While Shaw looks in good nick with the willow,...
- 9/28/2020
- by IANS
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Dubai, Sep 25 (Ians) Chennai Super Kings on Friday elected to bowl after winning the toss ahead of their match against Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. DC captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed that spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is out for the next "two-three matches" after dislocating his shoulder in their dramatic opening game against Kings XI Punjab.
Csk captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that Lungi Ngidi makes way for Josh Hazlewood and DC skipper Shreyas Iyer said that Amit Mishra replaces Ashwin in the team. Avesh Khan will also be playing for the Delhi-based side, replacing Mohit Sharma.
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rishabh Pant(wicketkeeper), Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Amit Mishra, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Murali Vijay, Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Kedar Jadhav, Ms Dhoni, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja,...
Csk captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that Lungi Ngidi makes way for Josh Hazlewood and DC skipper Shreyas Iyer said that Amit Mishra replaces Ashwin in the team. Avesh Khan will also be playing for the Delhi-based side, replacing Mohit Sharma.
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rishabh Pant(wicketkeeper), Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Amit Mishra, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Murali Vijay, Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Kedar Jadhav, Ms Dhoni, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja,...
- 9/25/2020
- by IANS
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Dubai, Sep 19 (Ians/GloFans) The second game of the 13th Indian Premier League (Ipl) will be played between two of the most inconsistent performers of the tournament till date -- Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kings XI Punjab (Kxip). Both are yet to win a title in 12 attempts.
After a lacklustre outing in the first 11 seasons of the lucrative league, the Delhi franchise renamed their team, from Delhi Daredevils to Delhi Capitals, in December 2018 and that turned out to be lucky for them.
Last season, Delhi's seven-year wait to enter the play-offs ended when Shreyas Iyer led from the front and took his team into the qualifiers. They eventually went down to the Csk and crashed out.
After an impressive outing last year, DC retained most of their core players, namely Shreyas, stumper Rishabh Pant, and pacer Kagiso Rabada. The franchise, however, released some under-performers like Colin Munro, Colin Ingram, and Chris Morris.
After a lacklustre outing in the first 11 seasons of the lucrative league, the Delhi franchise renamed their team, from Delhi Daredevils to Delhi Capitals, in December 2018 and that turned out to be lucky for them.
Last season, Delhi's seven-year wait to enter the play-offs ended when Shreyas Iyer led from the front and took his team into the qualifiers. They eventually went down to the Csk and crashed out.
After an impressive outing last year, DC retained most of their core players, namely Shreyas, stumper Rishabh Pant, and pacer Kagiso Rabada. The franchise, however, released some under-performers like Colin Munro, Colin Ingram, and Chris Morris.
- 9/19/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
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