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As we look forward to the start of the 17th edition of the IPL next year ie IPL 2024, let’s take a moment to reflect on the greatest moments from the last 16 editions of the tournament. From incredible displays of hitting to nail-biting finishes, here are the 7 best IPL matches in history. IPL: Here are our 7 best picks for the most memorable IPL matches of all time. #1 IPL 2008, Match 1: KKR beat RCB by 140 runs ScorecardKolkata Knight Riders (222-3, 20 overs)Royal Challengers Bangalore (82-10, 15.1 overs) On the opening night of the IPL, Brendon…

Suresh Raina, often nicknamed ‘Chinna Thala,’ was born on November 27, 1986, in Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh (UP), India. He comes from a Pandit household and is the youngest of all children. He is a retired Indian cricket international. The left-handed batter is also a part-time right-arm off-spinner and one of the top fielders in the league. In the year 2000, Raina decided to pursue a career in cricket and relocated to Lucknow to join the specialized government Sports Institute. He spent most of his time there playing sports and putting in a lot of effort. He didn’t stop after that.…

Indian pacer Joginder Sharma, member of the side that beat Pakistan by five runs to win the inaugural edition of T20 World Cup announced his retirement on Friday. Joginder Sharma currently serves as Deputy Superintendent in Haryana Police. Joginder Sharma tweeted a photograph of the letter in which he wrote, “Today, with immense gratitude & humility, I announce my retirement from all forms of international & domestic cricket. “My journey from 2002-2017 has been the most wonderful years of my life for it was an honour representing India at the highest level of sport. I am grateful for the opportunities…

Following a trail of ODIs and T20Is, Test cricket is set to return as Indian Cricket’s next major stop is the eminent Border-Gavaskar trophy. Here’s the complete schedule for the Series: Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023: List of commentators While the live-action is what the fans desire for, there is no denying that coverage and commentary are the vital factors that make the match experience complete. Here’s a list of the star-studded commentators who are ready to narrate the proceedings at the historic Border Gavaskar Trophy. Also read: IND vs AUS 1st Test: Shubman Gill to Sit Out for KL Rahul? India…

India’s T20I captain Hardik Pandya, who last played a Test match for India (against England) in 2018, was asked about his return to Test Cricket after the all-rounder guided India to another series win against New Zealand. Pandya replaced KL Rahul as India’s new vice-captain in the limited-overs format after the T20 World Cup last year. Speaking to reporters after the match, Pandya opened up about returning to Test cricket. “I will come (back) when I feel (it’s) the right time to play Test-match cricket,” Pandya said. Also read: IND vs AUS 1st Test: Who Should Bat with Virat Kohli…

Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals are going to face each other today in a crucial encounter in SA20 League, Match 24. Both teams have performed pretty well in the tournament with both teams have good chances to qualify for the semis. Joburg Super Kings are currently placed 4th in the points table whereas Paarl Royals are third. The last time these two teams met Paarl Royals won the match pretty comfortably. Jos Buttler, Jason Roy, and David Miller will be back with the Paarl Royals which will mark them as ultimate favorites to win the match against Joburg Super…

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates are going to play today’s match in UAE T20 League. It is the 26th match of the tournament. The match is going to be played at Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates Match Preview Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are currently at the bottom of the points table. They have not won a single match till now in this UAE T20 league. On the other hand, MI Emirates is currently placed third on the points table. They have won only four matches out of eight. The match will begin…

Representing your country in the World Cup and winning it is the biggest dream a player could have. However, there are many unlucky cricketers who have represented their country in many international matches, but never got the privilege to do so in the World Cup. But what if I tell you that there is a player who got the opportunity to lift the World Cup trophy with his team even though he didn’t play a single international match for his country?  So who is that cricketer? His name is Sunil Valson. Cricketer Sunil Valson of India is the only player…

One thing that confuses everyone about Axar Patel is his name. Is it ‘Axar’ or ‘Akshar’? Here is what Axar Patel has to say about it. In the show “Breakfast with Champions” with Gaurav Kapoor, Axar Patel revealed how his name got changed from Akshar Patel to Axar Patel. “So the correct spelling is Axar, but I was in Bangalore for the U-19 camp before the World Cup,” Axar said. Axar said that they asked for his passport. To receive the passport, he required a license and leaving certificate from school. So he went to his school for leaving certificate.…

R Sridhar revealed in his autobiography how training Rishabh Pant for wicketkeeping used to make him frustrated sometimes. “There were some inputs he was little reluctant to take. Because he trusted the game that had brought him to this level. Sometimes, I must confess, it drove me nuts, his stubbornness. But getting angry or frustrated wasn’t going to help anyone. I had to find a way to get Rishabh to try and do different things, if only for him to figure out if those changes might actually be beneficial to his keeping,” Sridhar wrote in his book ‘Coaching Beyond’. Sridhar…