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The England team has announced their playing eleven for the upcoming Test match against Ireland at Lord’s

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Chris Woakes has been excluded from the playing eleven for the Lord’s Test against Ireland, commencing on June 1. In the absence of James Anderson and Ollie Robinson due to groin and ankle injuries respectively, Worcestershire’s fast bowler, Josh Tongue, will make his debut after being drafted into the squad as cover last week. Josh Tongue, aged 25, showcased his skills during the second unofficial Test with England Lions against Sri Lanka A in February, where he recorded figures of 5 for 34 and 3 for 77. Having collected 162 First-Class wickets in 82 innings, the right-arm pacer’s journey has been remarkable, considering he contemplated retirement following a 15-month absence from the game due to a shoulder injury. Expressing his delight, Tongue said, “It’s an incredible feeling. To be truthful, I am speechless. From the moment I was asked to join the squad, to now being chosen for the real team, it feels like a dream that has finally come to fruition. Coach Brendon McCullum approach...

Hardik Pandya commended Sai Sudharsan

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Following their defeat against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2023 final, Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Hardik Pandya expressed his pride in his team’s performance. Despite the loss, Pandya stated that if they had to concede the title to anyone, he would prefer it to be CSK captain MS Dhoni. In a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Ravindra Jadeja’s remarkable display, scoring a six and a four in the last two balls with 10 runs needed, propelled the Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL title, triumphing over the defending champions Gujarat Titans by five wickets. Pandya commended Sai Sudharsan, who displayed immense grit and determination by playing a remarkable inning of 96 runs off just 47 balls, contributing to GT’s imposing total of 214/4. Sudharsan showcased a sensational performance on the grand stage, receiving valuable support from Wriddhiman Saha (54 off 39) and Shubman Gill (39 off 20). Together, they propelled GT to a formidable score be...

During the rain delay on Sunday, Kapil Dev shared his thoughts on Dhoni’s possible IPL retirement

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  The discussions surrounding MS Dhoni’s retirement from the IPL just seem to continue endlessly. Even in the ongoing IPL 2023, there have been numerous rumors circulating about his potential retirement from the lucrative league, but the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain is yet to confirm anything.   Dhoni, along with his team, was fully prepared to face the defending champions in the  IPL 2023 final  on Sunday, May 28. However, persistent rain forced the match to be rescheduled to the reserve day, which was Monday, May 29. During the rain delay on Sunday, Kapil Dev, the legendary Indian cricketer and captain of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, shared his thoughts on Dhoni’s possible IPL retirement. In an interview with ABP News, Kapil praised Dhoni for leading his team to the finals of the 16th edition of the IPL. He also acknowledged that Dhoni won’t play forever.   “Dhoni has been playing in the IPL for 15 years. Why are we solely focused on Dhoni? He has alr...

Sunil Gavaskar has made a comparison between Hardik Pandya and MS Dhoni

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Sunil Gavaskar, the iconic Indian batsman, highlighted the amusement expressed by Hardik Pandya, captain of the Gujarat Titans (GT), towards MS Dhoni, the skipper of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), during the IPL 2023 final . Gavaskar also emphasized that this final presents a wonderful opportunity for Hardik to showcase how swiftly he has grasped the intricacies of captaincy. “Hardik, like many others who have followed the illustrious career of MSD, openly admires and holds affection for him. When they meet for the toss, they will share friendly smiles and camaraderie. However, once the match commences, the atmosphere will completely transform. This is a fantastic chance for Hardik Pandya to demonstrate his rapid learning,” stated the 73-year-old during an interview with Star Sports. “Last year, when he captained for the first time, there was uncertainty surrounding what to expect because he has always been one of the most exciting and exuberant cricketers. But over the past year, we h...

GT versus MI Qualifier second

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Match Preview:  The two very amazing groups, Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians will act in the subsequent passing match of the Indian Premier League 2023 on May 26th at Narendra Modi Arena, Ahmedabad. Nonetheless, fans are extremely eager to see the MI versus GT match on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Match Prediction:  In front of the IPL 2023 finals, both Gujarat and Mumbai will play a staggering game in the subsequent qualifier match this Friday. In the ongoing cricket association, the Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians have crushed each other in one game by extraordinary edges. Thus, we can say that those groups will play such a fantastic game to get set in the finals of the IPL 2023. Match Pitch Report:  The pitch report is presumably perfect for the two batsmen and bowlers to play enormously in the Limited-overs match. Match Conclusion:  Nonetheless, the subsequent qualifier is the best open door for Gujarat groups to get into the finals and come out on top for the IPL ch...

Krunal Pandya, the captain of LSG, has disclosed the cause for excluding Quinton de Kock from the Eliminator contest’s playing XI

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Lucknow Super Giants journey in the IPL 2023 concluded on Wednesday, May 24, as they were eliminated from the tournament by the Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator match. LSG faced a crushing 81-run defeat as they could only manage 101 runs in 16.3 overs while chasing a target of 183 set by Rohit Sharma’s team. In a crucial decision, LSG opted to bench Quinton de Kock for this important match. Instead, Kyle Mayers returned to the playing XI as an impact player, taking de Kock’s place. Mayers had previously impressed with a remarkable 50 in the team’s last game at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. However, he failed to replicate that performance this time, getting dismissed by Chris Jordan for 18 runs from 13 balls in the fourth over. Pandya was asked about the surprising decision to rest de Kock during the post-match presentation. In response, he explained, “Quinton de Kock is undoubtedly a skilled batsman, but considering Kyle Mayers’ impressive track record here at Chepauk, we dec...

GT versus CSK Qualifier 1

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Match Preview:  The two contenders, Gujarat Titans, and Chennai Super Kings, will act in the first qualifier match of the IPL 2023 on May 23rd at MA Chidambaram Arena, Chennai. Fans are exceptionally eager to see the live scores of the CSK versus GT match on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Match Prediction:  In front of the IPL 2023 finals, the Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans are frantic to win the Qualifier 1 match. The two most sizzling and committed groups have set up an extreme clash in the entire contest, yet GT has set a victory in the whole cricket league. In this way, it would be somewhat challenging for the Chennai Rulers to seal a triumph in the IPL’s most memorable qualifier round on Tuesday. Match Pitch Report:  The pitch report is presumably really great for hitters, however, to win, they should give their best presentation in a Limited-over match. Match Conclusion:  In any case, the group is additionally extremely frantic and is anticipating seeing their f...