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IPL MEDIA NOTICE Violation of Code of Conduct –…

Heinrich Klaasen of Sunrisers Hyderabad has incurred a fine amounting to 10% of his match fee due to his breach of the IPL Code of Conduct during Match 58 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The match took place between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 13. Klaasen has acknowledged his involvement in a Level 1 Offense as defined in Article 2.7 of the IPL Code of Conduct, relating to the

Both England and Australia faced significant penalties in the…

Australia was docked 10 WTC points, while England suffered a more substantial hit of 19 points across the five Tests. Additionally, both teams were fined for their slow over-rates. Australia had 50% of their match fee deducted for their sluggishness in the fourth Test at Manchester, while England received penalties of 10%, 45%, 15%, and 25% for the first, second, fourth, and fifth Tests, respectively, according to the ICC. With these heavy sanctions, England lost over two-thirds of their WTC points. Earlier, the

The absence of Cameron Green and Nathan Lyon during…

Australia's strength in having a world-class spinner in Nathan Lyon and a promising allrounder like Cameron Green was expected to be an advantage in the series. However, injuries to Jack Leach and Ben Stokes in the English camp left them without a reliable spinner and forced them to reshuffle their team. Unfortunately, after Lord's, Australia suffered a blow when Lyon and Green both faced injuries, which had a significant impact on the team's performance. They lost two of the final three Tests, narrowly

Lahore Qalandars secured a spot in the final of…

Lahore Qalandars secured a spot in the final of HBL PSL 8 thanks to an impressive 54 runs from Mirza Tahir Baig, which helped them successfully chase a target for the first time in this edition. The team overhauled the target of 172 set by Peshawar Zalmi in Eliminator 2 at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night, winning the match with four wickets and seven balls to spare. They will now face Multan Sultans in the final of the tournament on Saturday. Despite

TATA IPL Final Rescheduled

The TATA IPL Final for the 2023 season, featuring Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Titans, has been rescheduled to take place on the reserved day, Monday, May 29th, due to continuous rainfall in Ahmedabad. Fans who had purchased tickets for the TATA IPL Final on May 28th will now be able to use their existing physical tickets to enter the stadium on May 29th. The BCCI extends its gratitude to the fans who were present tonight for their patience and unwavering support.

Ashes rivals, England and Australia, shared the honors in…

While Australia captain Pat Cummins accepted the two trophies for their tour victories, he admitted feeling slightly disappointed with the overall outcome. On the other hand, England captain Ben Stokes, despite not reclaiming the urn, felt the campaign was everything he could have asked for. The series was closely contested, and the 2-2 scoreline showcased the competitive nature of the matches. The Tests produced results with remarkable symmetry – Australia won two by narrow margins, and England won two by similarly close margins.

Lahore Qalandars secured their second consecutive HBL Pakistan Super…

At the Gaddafi Stadium. Captain Shaheen Afridi emerged as the hero, displaying exceptional all-round skills. In their pursuit of 201 runs to win, Multan Sultans needed 13 runs off the last over bowled by Lahore Qalandars' specialist Zaman Khan. The match reached its climax when the equation came down to four runs required off the final ball. However, Multan Sultans could only manage two runs from a mishit by Khushdil Shah, and he was run out at the non-striker's end. The game swung

The 2023 men’s Ashes series was defined by seven…

High drama, and unforgettable performances from both teams. The First Ball: The series started with a clear display of England's aggressive intent under the 'Bazball' credo. In the opening Test at Birmingham, Australia's captain Pat Cummins bowled the first ball to England's Zak Crawley. Crawley responded with an impressive shot, sending the ball through the empty covers, setting the tone for England's fearless approach throughout the series. The Declaration: On the first day of the series, England's run rate was fast, and they

In the thrilling TATA IPL 2023 final, CSK clinched…

Ravindra Jadeja's incredible last-over heroics, including a six and a four, secured the victory with 10 runs needed off 2 balls. Earlier, GT set a huge target of 214/4 in 15 overs, thanks to Sai Sudharsan's brilliant 96, well supported by Wriddhiman Saha's 54. In a rain-shortened match, CSK chased down the revised target of 171 in 15 overs with contributions from Conway, Gaikwad, Dube, Rahane, and Rayudu. Mohit Sharma bowled a tense final over, but Jadeja's heroics sealed the win and sparked

Tess Flintoff Embraces Unexpected Call-Up to Australia’s Squad

One week, Tess Flintoff was savoring the European sunshine, enjoying a well-deserved break before returning to Victoria for preseason training. Little did she know that her plans would take an exciting turn as she received an unexpected call-up to join Australia's squad for the first time. The opportunity arose when she was asked to provide injury cover for fellow allrounder Heather Graham, and without hesitation, Tess jumped on a flight to Dublin. Reflecting on the fortunate timing, the 20-year-old had decided to extend

Williamson Refusing to give up on World Cup Dream

New Zealand's star batter admits looking too far ahead is 'daunting' but continues to tick off minor milestones on his recovery from a major knee injury. Kane Williamson has not given up on playing a part in New Zealand's 50 overs World Cup campaign but says he is taking his recovery from a right knee injury on a week-to-week basis. The elite top-order batsman suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) while fielding for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League and

Ashes 2023: Australians Seal Edge-of-the-seat Thriller to surge ahead…

Cummins and Lyon unlikely batting heroes as visitors take first Ashes Test by two wickets in Birmingham dusk The ball was veering onto his body. Pat Cummins shuffled across and paused and opened the face of his bat to guide it to square third man. The ball was trickling to the fence, the outfield made heavy by the rain. Zak Crawley was galloping from his fielding station to stop the ball. But in the middle, Cummins and Nathan Lyon were running for their

Australia Appoints IPL 2023 Coach For WTC Final

The Australian team made a last-minute addition to their support staff ahead of the World Test Championship final against India, as they appointed former England head coach Andy Flower as consultant. Flower joined the side ahead of the clash that begins on Wednesday at The Oval; the former Zimbabwe captain had most recently been the head coach of Indian Premier League team Lucknow Super Giants in the recently-concluded edition. Flower had coached the England team from 2009-2014; he is, however, not expected to

Will MS Dhoni pass the baton to Ben Stokes…

It is that time of the year in Chennai when the fans dust their yellow jersey and wear it with pride like no other city in India. The buzz has already started in the city. Ever since MS Dhoni and a few of his troops checked in on Thursday and Chennai Super Kings began their preparations, fans have been queuing up outside the MA Chidambaram Stadium. There have been instances where several fans even stood outside a posh hotel in the city – which used