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Adani Sportsline acquires new franchise in UAE T20 cricket League

Licensed by the Emirates Cricket Board, the UAE T20 League will be an annual event that will feature six teams competing in a 34-match event

Result will come by itself, says Shikhar Dhawan who trusts the 'process'

Punjab Kings (PBKS) bounced back in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 with an 11-run victory against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.In his 200th IPL game, Shikhar Dhawan blazed with the bat and scored an unbeaten 88*(59) before PBKS clinched an 11-run victory in yet another last-over finish.Shikhar Dhawan, Player of the Match in the post-match presentation said: "The process, I always talk about it, I focus on it. About my fitness, my approach - I keep working on those skills. Results will take care of itself."Talking about the pitch, Dhawan said: "The wicket was stopping a bit, I tried to go for the big shots, but I couldn't connect. But I kept my calm. Once I get set, I can get those boundaries, that's what I bank on. While batting first it's about putting pressure on the bowlers and getting boundaries. We don't have to lose too many wickets, that was our conscious effort.""I have become a senior in the team (laughs), I give a lot of input ..

HC orders blocking of rogue websites illegally telecasting cricket matches

The Delhi High Court has ordered blocking of certain rogue websites indulging in online piracy by showing cricket matches, which were aired by them without authorisation.

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

His battles with Sachin Tendulkar during the 1998 series in India will remain a part of cricketing folklore

IPL: Maharashtra permits 25% spectators; teams to start training mid-March

Players are likely to start coming into the city from March 8. It is also understood that all the participants will have to undergo RT-PCR tests 48 hours prior to their arrival in Mumbai

England opener Roy confirms he is pulling out of IPL 2022 for family time

England opener Jason Roy confirmed on Tuesday that he will not be playing for his franchise Gujarat Titans in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) to spend some quality time with his family

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20: Ishan Kishan hospitalised after head injury

Amidst the second T20I against Sri Lanka on Saturday, Indian batter Ishan Kishan sustained a head injury and was rushed to a hospital in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Sports Minister 'hopeful' of crowds at IPL matches

Maharashtra Sports Minister Sunil Kedar on Saturday said he is hopeful that crowds would be allowed for the IPL matches that are set to take place in Maharashtra, starting from March 26

Aaditya Thackeray visits Wankhede stadium to review IPL preparations

The IPL matches are slated to be held in four venues across two Maharashtra cities -- Mumbai and Pune from March 26

IPL 2022: 70 matches in Mumbai, Pune; 10 teams to be divided in 2 groups

IPL 2022 will kick start on March 26 and the final of the tournament will be played on May 29

Wanted some space, says Virat Kohli on stepping down as RCB skipper

The former RCB and India skipper asserted that it is very difficult for people to understand what a cricketer thinks while taking such decisions

'Would have loved to be there,' says Aaron Finch after IPL auction snub

After going unsold in the auction before IPL 2021, history repeated itself in 2022 when Finch, despite being a Men's T20 World Cup-winning captain, wasn't picked by any of the franchises in auction

BCCI to allow 20,000 odd spectators at Eden for third T20I versus WI

The BCCI has decided to allow 20,000 spectators, mostly ticket holding members of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) to watch the third and final T20I between India and West Indies on October 20

IPL 2022: Kolkata Knight Riders appoint Shreyas Iyer as new captain

Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday appointed India batter Shreyas Iyer as their new captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League after having bought him for a whopping Rs 12.25 crore at the recently-concluded mega auction. Iyer, who had captained Delhi Capitals to their only IPL final back in 2020, was released after the 2021 season and it was an open secret that KKR, who were supposed to replace Eoin Morgan, were in need of a new captain. "He (Iyer) has impressed one & all as a quality batsman at the highest level & we are confident that he will excel as a leader of Team KKR," KKR CEO Venky Mysore said in a statement. Iyer said he is looking forward to fulfilling the role. "I am extremely honoured to have gotten the opportunity to lead a prestigious team like KKR. The IPL as a tournament brings the best players from different countries and cultures together and I look forward to leading this great group of very talented individuals," Iyer said. "I would like to thank the ...

Virat Kohli set for 100th Test in Mohali; day-nighter in Bengaluru

The BCCI announced a revised itinerary for the home series against Sri Lanka, beginning February 25, confirming that the Twenty20 series will be played before the two Tests

BCCI announces revised schedule for Lanka series, T20s to be played first

It was recently reported by media that the T20s against the Lankan side will take place before Test matches in Mohali and Bengaluru and the cricket body has now confirmed it

'Leave Virat alone': Rohit dismisses concerns around Kohli's poor form

In no mood to talk about the prolonged lean patch that Virat Kohli is enduring, India captain Rohit Sharma said on Tuesday, "everything will fall in place" if the chatter around him stops.

Tamim Iqbal to stay away from T20 cricket for next six months

Tamim took the decision after discussions with top BCB officials

Pakistan sweeps virus-hit West Indies in three-match Twenty20 series

Pakistan completed a clean sweep in the three-match Twenty20 series against a virus-hit West Indies with a resounding seven-wicket win on Thursday

Ishant needs couple of Test matches to get his rhythm back: Mhambrey

Ishant Sharma's lack of rhythm can be attributed to lack of game time and it would take a couple of Test matches for him to get back into the groove, India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey said.