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Mumbai Indians is one of the most successful teams in the IPL. The five times champion has been a part of the tournament since its inauguration in 2008. In 2017, the Mumbai Indians became the first franchise to cross the $100 million mark in brand value. The brand value of Mumbai Indians, in 2019, is estimated to be around ₹809 crore (roughly $115 million). Also read: An IPL record of Dale Steyn that even his die-hard fans don’t know The team filled with superstars won the 2011 Champions League Twenty20 after beating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final, the 2013…

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Fast, intimidating, and a natural ability to swing the ball both sides is what makes Dale Steyn different from other pacers. Being South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in Tests with 439 wickets in 93 Tests, Dale Steyn is one of the best fast-bowlers South Africa has ever produced in their cricket history. Dale Steyn also enjoyed considerable success in the Indian Premier League. Steyn made his first appearance in the Indian Premier League in the inaugural edition in 2008. He played three seasons for Royal Challengers Bangalore before moving to Deccan Chargers ahead of the 2011 season. Other teams that he…

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The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League will be starting from March 31 and the last league match will be played on May 21. Defending Champions Gujarat Titans will be facing Chennai Super Kings in the opening encounter. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will play their opening game of IPL 2023 against Delhi Capitals on April 1 (Saturday) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Also read: IPL 2023: 3 finishers who can break into the Indian T20I team after a good IPL 2023 season Here are 3 Indian Players From Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Who Can Win The Man Of…

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Team India is in search of a finisher in the shortest format of the game. Hence, the Selectors will be keeping an eye on IPL 2023 and will try to pick some fresh talent from the tournament who could play that role as the preparation for T20 World Cup 2024 has already begun. Also read: IPL 2023: 3 Possible Replacements that Mumbai Indians should consider for Injured Jhye Richardson Here are 3 finishers who can break into the Indian T20I team after a good IPL 2023 season: 1. Shahrukh Khan Shahrukh Khan was bought by the Punjab Kings (PBKS) for…

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) unveiled their new jersey for IPL 2023 in an event on Tuesday (March 7). Team captain KL Rahul, mentor Gautam Gambhir, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah, owner Sanjeev Goenka, and star LSG players like Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, and Jaydev Unadkat were present in the jersey launch event. Also read: IPL 2023: Lucknow Super Giants Announces New Jersey For IPL 2023  LSG revealed the new jersey with an event tagline, “Naya Rang, Naya Josh, Nayi Umeed, Naya Andaaz.” However, the new Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) jersey didn’t…

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There has been a lot of talk around pitches in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the pitches for the first two Tests were rated ‘average’, the pitch for the 3rd Test was rated ‘Poor’ by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Hence, ahead of the 4th and final Test between India and Australia, the Narendra Modi Stadium pitch has become the center of attention. A few pictures from the stadium have emerged but the Australian camp hasn’t been able to decide its strategy for the must-win match as the Indian camp seems in a ‘dilemma’ over what kind of pitch they…

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Lucknow Super Giants announced a brand-new jersey for the upcoming IPL season. It was earlier announced that Lucknow Super Giants will be launching a brand new jersey for IPL 2023. Lucknow Super Giants had a bluish-green color jersey for their debut season. However, the fans were super excited to see the new LSG jersey because of the ‘Hype’ created by the franchise ahead of the jersey launch. Also read: IPL 2023: 3 Possible Replacements that Mumbai Indians should consider for Injured Jhye Richardson Here’s how the new Lucknow Super Giants jersey looks like: LSG played quite well in its debut…

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How will be the pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the 4th India vs Australia Test is still a question. While Rohit Sharma made it clear that India will play to their strength and prepare pitches that will assist the spinners, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri also agreed that the Ahmedabad pitch will turn but “how quickly?” he asked.  Also read: IND vs AUS Test Series: Michael Hussey Predicts Longevity for Nathan Lyon in Test Cricket, Backs Matthew Kuhnemann as Australia’s Second Spinner “It will turn but the question is, how quickly? How long will they…

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T20 cricket has gained immense popularity around the globe especially with the rise of franchise-based tournaments. But who is the greatest T20 player of all time? Fans and experts have different opinions on this matter as there are many T20 giants like Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, Jos Buttler, David Warner and Kieron Pollard. Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer in T20Is, with 4008 runs in 115 matches, including a century and 37 half-centuries. Meanwhile in the bowling front, New Zealand’s Tim Southee is the highest wicket-taker with 134 scalps in 106 games, along with a four-wicket and a five-wicket haul. …

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Team India are yet to reach the World Test Championship final. However, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is confident that the ‘Men in Blue’ would make it to the WTC final by defeating Australia in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and suggested an out-of-the-box move in the batting order for the final. Ponting backed KL Rahul based on his numbers in England, but also feels he could be used as a middle-order batsman. Also read: IND vs AUS: Jhye Richardson Ruled Out Of The ODI Series; Doubtful For IPL 2023 “With someone like KL Rahul having gone out…

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