Author: Mohan Nasre

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season is almost upon us, and speculation is rife that it will be the last for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni. Ahead of the tournament, legendary cricketer and commentator Sunil Gavaskar has been singing the praises of Dhoni’s leadership skills. In particular, Gavaskar pointed to the 2018 season, when CSK made their comeback to the tournament after a two-year ban. The team needed to be rebuilt from scratch, with players having moved on to other franchises, but Dhoni’s leadership skills proved crucial. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chennai…

Team India captain, Rohit Sharma, has given fans an exciting sneak peek of his recent family affair on Instagram. The popular cricketer shared a throwback celebration reel from his brother-in-law’s wedding ceremony that he attended last week. The reel captures all the fun activities and festivities from the joyous event, which Sharma had to attend and miss the first ODI against Australia in Mumbai. The reel is proof that Sharma knows how to have a good time and is never shy of sharing some of his life’s most joyous moments with his fans. He later returned to the Indian squad…

Delhi Capitals (DC) coach Ricky Ponting is optimistic about the performance of Prithvi Shaw, their opening batsman, in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. Ponting expressed that he has been impressed by Shaw’s work ethic and has high hopes for the young cricketer, earmarking him for a breakthrough season this year. Shaw has a healthy IPL record, having scored 1588 runs in 63 games with a strike rate of 147.25. However, his performance was underwhelming last season, scoring only 283 runs in ten matches at an average of 28.30, which he will be keen to improve upon. Also…

The Indian Premier League is one of the most exciting cricket leagues in the world, with the best players from across the globe coming together to showcase their skills. The IPL 2023 season promises to be no different, with teams gearing up to battle it out for the coveted title. One team that will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing performance in the previous season is Kolkata Knight Riders. With their opening combination being a major concern for the team, the question on everyone’s mind is whether Venkatesh Iyer and Narayan Jagadeesan will be the best opening batting…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is almost here, and teams are making their final preparations for what is sure to be another thrilling edition of the world’s most popular T20 league. However, Punjab Kings (PBKS) have been dealt a blow with the news that their star opener, Jonny Bairstow is set to miss the entire 16th season of the IPL due to a lack of clearance from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Bairstow, who was expected to open the innings for PBKS with skipper Shikhar Dhawan, scored 253 runs in 11 matches last season at a strike…

As IPL 2023 approaches, fans and analysts alike are eagerly anticipating the performance of various teams and players. One such team is Sunrisers Hyderabad, who will have a new opening combination this year – Abhishek Sharma and Mayank Agarwal. But the question on everyone’s mind is, can they be the best opening batting combo this year? Abhishek Sharma, the left-handed batter, is expected to open the batting for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season. He was the leading run-getter for SRH last year, scoring 426 runs in 14 games at an average of 30.43. He also smashed two half-centuries for the team.…

The stage is set for the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), and teams are gearing up with new tactics and strategies to lift the coveted trophy. Punjab Kings (PBKS) have never won an IPL trophy and are looking to turn their fortunes around this year. The team made some bold moves during the auction and acquired some of the best players in the world. One of the most critical areas of focus for the PBKS team management will be their opening batting combination. With Mayank Agarwal released from the squad, the question on everyone’s mind is whether…

As we gear up for the IPL 2023, all eyes are on the defending champions, Gujarat Titans. The team has had a good run in the previous season, and they are looking to continue their winning spree in the upcoming tournament. And, to achieve that, they have placed their trust in the young-and-veteran duo of Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha to lead the charge as the opening batting combo. Shubman Gill has been a consistent performer for the Kolkata Knight Riders and India over the last few years. The right-handed opener has showcased his talent with the bat, scoring runs…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most followed and watched T20 leagues in the world. With its 2023 edition just around the corner, the anticipation and excitement are building up among cricket enthusiasts. Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history, is all set to begin its IPL 2023 campaign on March 31 against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium. CSK is eyeing its fifth IPL title and is determined to put up a strong performance this season after a disappointing finish in IPL 2022. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway are…

As the IPL 2023 approaches, fans and analysts alike are speculating about which teams and players will make an impact in the upcoming season. One of the most exciting questions on everyone’s minds is which opening batting combo will prove to be the best. While there are several strong contenders, including Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock, the duo of Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan might just be the best. Rohit Sharma is a veteran of the IPL, having played in 227 matches and scored an impressive 5879 runs. While his average of 30.30…