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'I can't take it anymore. I hate that': Ashwin breaks silence on the tweet after last WTC

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 A fortnight has passed since Ravichandran Ashwin made that heart-wrenching mistake in the final of the World Test Championship against Australia at The Oval. Despite being India's top wicket-taker and the No. 1 ICC Test bowler in the second WTC cycle, Ashwin was dropped to make way for an additional seamer, a move that was widely criticized and later After India's 209, Run Loss an important reason behind it. Ashwin later put out an explosive tweet after India's second successive defeat in the WTC final and later explained it as an act of "closure". Ashwin Tweet “Congratulations Australia on winning this #WTCFinal and closing out this cycle of test cricket. It is disappointing to end up on the wrong side of things, nevertheless, it was a great effort over the last 2 years or so to get here in the first place. Amidst all the chaos and scathing assessments, i feel it’s very important to acknowledge all my team mates who played in this cycle and most importantly the...

Is Rishabh Pant on course to return for World Cup 2023? BCCI Surprised by his recovery: Report

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 "Not bad yaar Rishabh," Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant captioned his internet-breaking post in which the injured cricketer shared another important update about his health. Taking a big step towards full fitness after missing almost 6 months from competitive cricket, Pant is keen to make a comeback in a year where India is set to host the 50-over World Cup. The explosive Indian batsman had survived a horrific car accident on December 30 and the former Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper was expected to miss the entire 2023 season. Rishabh Pant As per the latest developments, Pant is recovering faster than expected and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is leaving no stone unturned to expedite his rehabilitation. The Indian southpaw was seen walking without crutches for the first time after a tragic car accident recently. Last month, in a viral video shared by the India wicketkeeper, Pant was seen throwing his crutches as the star batsman won many hearts on so...

"I Fail To Understand...": Sachin Tendulkar slate India's WTC Final Team Selection

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 As has happened on many previous occasions, the Indian batting crumbled when it was needed the most. Time and again, the opening batting line-up has let them down in ICC knockouts. India's famous Test batting quartet of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane looked bad in their shadows. "I Fail To Understand...": Sachin Tendulkar slate India's WTC Final Team Selection But while many believed that India lost the match or lost the game on the very first day as the batting collapsed when India dropped the world's No. 1 Test bowler Ravichandran Ashwin from their playing XI. For two hours of cloudy conditions, Ashwin was deemed unfit to play, a decision that was heavily criticized around the world. Even Sachin Tendulkar was surprised by the fact that he found it hard to believe that a bowler of Ashwin's caliber could not be used in pacer-friendly conditions. "Congratulations to Team Australia on winning the #WTCFinal. @stevesmith49 an...

'Virat Kohli is always out there': AUS star draws inspiration from Kohli ahead of WTC final

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 Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has decided to quit the Indian Premier League (IPL) early to increase his chances of playing in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final against Team India. Josh Hazlewood praised Virat Kohli ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final. 'Virat Kohli is always out there': AUS star draws inspiration from Kohli ahead of WTC final Hazlewood has been included in Australia's squad for the World Test Championship tie against India. He is one of the four fast bowlers in the Australian team. The star pacer has been paired with the likes of skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Scott Boland. If the selectors show faith in Hazlewood, then this fast bowler will leave no stone unturned to get the jackpot wicket of former Indian captain Kohli. Run-machine Kohli has found top form in the lead-up to the final of the World Test Championship. In a conversation with the ICC, Australia's Hazlewood lauded Kohli for his strong work ethic whi...

CSK vs GT- who will lift the trophy if another washout tonight? Possible Scenarios IPL 2023 Final

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 Rain played spoilsport on Sunday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT). Incessant rain coupled with a hailstorm in Ahmedabad forced the organizers to push the contest by a day and fans will be praying for some mercy from the rain god. CSK vs GT- who will lift the trophy if another washout tonight? Possible Scenarios IPL 2023 Final Going by the available data, fans should expect a full 40-over contest between the two legends. However, a partly cloudy sky is expected in the evening and the wind speed may be between 10-15 km/h. Despite the positive signs, one cannot guarantee that rain will again hamper proceedings on the reserve day at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In that case, what are the possible scenarios: - As on Sunday, if the start of the contest is delayed due to rain, no overs will be wasted if play starts before 9:40 pm. Any further delay would mean a reduction in overs. - The rescheduled timings are as follo...

CSK beat GT by 15 runs to enter the 10th IPL final

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  CSK beat GT by 15 runs to enter the 10th IPL final All-round Chennai entered their 10th IPL final with a comfortable win over Gujarat at Chepauk . GT was all out for 157 runs and the last wicket fell on the last ball of the match. The legend of CSK and MS Dhoni continues. A heartbreaking defeat for the Titans but they still have one more chance in the finals. They will now play the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2 on Friday. CSK vs GT Qualifier 1 - Match Overview Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a 44-ball 60 as Chennai Super Kings posted a competitive 172 for seven against Gujarat Titans. For Chennai, Tushar Deshpande did a brilliant performance of 8 runs in the last over. Hit a few boundaries but Tushar also took the crucial wicket of Rashid Khan in it. Mathisha Pathirana to bowl the last over of the match. Deepak Chahar, Pathirana and Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets each in CSK's resounding win.

DC vs CSK will play the 67th IPL 2023 Match in Arun Jaitley Stadium

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 Delhi Capitals is set to take on Chennai Super Kings in Tata IPL on Saturday , 20 May 2023 at 03:30 PM IST. Both teams have played 13-13 matches. Chennai Super Kings have won 7 out of their 13 matches and are second in the points table with 15 points and a net run rate of +0.381. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have managed to win only 5 of their 13 matches so far this season. They are out of the playoff race. DC vs CSK will play the 67th IPL Match in Arun Jaitley Stadium CSK vs DC IPL Match 2023 Pitch Report A total of 13 matches have been played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in which the team bowling first has won 9 matches and the team batting first has won 4 matches. The average score on this pitch is 139. Bowling first after winning the toss would be the right decision. The surface is often slow on this pitch. The outfield is fast, and the boundaries are close. Spinners can take advantage of the slowness of the pitch here. The straight boundary is 60 meters and the square bound...