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IPL 2024: A Battleground for T20 World Cup Selection
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IPL 2024: A Battleground for T20 World Cup Selection

The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) carries extra weight in 2024. With the T20 World Cup scheduled for June, the IPL serves as a crucial selection ground for the Indian team. As several spots remain open, players will be vying for the attention of selectors. This article explores the narratives of six key players whose IPL performances will be instrumental in determining their T20 World Cup fate. Captains Under Scrutiny: Hardik Pandya and Shreyas Iyer Hardik Pandya's Controversial Return to Mumbai Indians: Hardik's captaincy appointment for Mumbai Indians has sparked debate. While fans grapple with Rohit Sharma's demotion, Hardik must prioritize fitness to lead both his franchise and potentially India in the World Cup. Shreyas Iyer Faces Pressure at Kolka...
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Mumbai Clinches Record-Extending 42nd Ranji Trophy Title with Commanding Win Over Vidarbha
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Mumbai Clinches Record-Extending 42nd Ranji Trophy Title with Commanding Win Over Vidarbha

Mumbai emerged victorious in the Ranji Trophy final, defeating Vidarbha by a convincing margin of 169 runs. This win marks a historic moment for Mumbai cricket, etching their name on the coveted trophy for a record-extending 42nd time. Dramatic Collapse Seals the Deal for Mumbai After a resolute fight from Vidarbha's Akshay Wadkar (102) and Harsh Dubey (65) on the final day, Mumbai's bowling attack orchestrated a dramatic collapse. They picked up the remaining five wickets for just 15 runs in a span of 32 balls, securing victory. Veteran pacer Dhawal Kulkarni fittingly took the final wicket, bringing the curtains down on his Ranji career in style. Tanush Kotian Shines with Player of the Series Award Young spinner Tanush Kotian played a pivotal role throughout the tourname...
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Double Joy for Mumbai Cricket Team: Record Title Win and Boosted Prize Money

The Mumbai cricket team is celebrating a double victory. Not only did they clinch a record-extending 42nd Ranji Trophy title, but the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) also announced a significant increase in prize money. Record-Breaking Triumph Mumbai secured their historic win at the Wankhede Stadium, defeating Vidarbha by a convincing margin of 169 runs. This victory marks not only their 42nd Ranji Trophy title, but also ends an eight-year wait for the coveted trophy. MCA Doubles Down on Support for Mumbai Cricket Team Adding to the celebration, the MCA announced a significant boost to the prize money for the winning team. Previously, the prize money stood at an undisclosed amount. However, the MCA President, Amol Kale, and the Apex Council decided to double the amount. ...
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WPL 2024 Eliminator: Mumbai Indians Hope for History to Repeat Against Royal Challengers Bangalore
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WPL 2024 Eliminator: Mumbai Indians Hope for History to Repeat Against Royal Challengers Bangalore

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 Eliminator on Friday pits defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a rematch with high stakes. MI Seeks Redemption After Recent Loss to RCB MI draws parallels to their 2023 season, where they overcame a similar mid-season slump to win the Eliminator. Coach Devieka Palshikaar highlights their strong bowling attack and the return of opener Yastika Bhatia as reasons for optimism. However, concerns remain about MI's batting, particularly their middle-order's performance against RCB, where they were thoroughly outplayed by Ellyse Perry's all-round brilliance. RCB Aims to Capitalize on Momentum in the WPL 2024 Eliminator Despite inconsistency throughout the season, RCB scraped into the playoffs ...
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Mumbai Celebrates Ranji Trophy Win: Rahane Praises BCCI for Prioritizing Domestic Cricket
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Mumbai Celebrates Ranji Trophy Win: Rahane Praises BCCI for Prioritizing Domestic Cricket

Elated after securing Mumbai's record-extending 42nd Ranji Trophy title, captain Ajinkya Rahane and coach Omkar Salvi reflected on their triumphant run. The celebrations were not just about the victory, but also an appreciation for the BCCI's renewed focus on domestic cricket. Rahane Lauds BCCI's Commitment to Domestic Cricket While acknowledging the contribution of every player in their championship run, Rahane specifically commended the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for prioritizing domestic tournaments. "I want to mention [about] BCCI for giving importance to domestic cricket, which is a [very] good thing. Allowing players to participate in domestic cricket is very important," he emphasized. This renewed focus by the BCCI aligns with the concerns raised by h...
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Reports: Shreyas Iyer May Miss A Few IPL 2024 Matches Due To Back Injury
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Reports: Shreyas Iyer May Miss A Few IPL 2024 Matches Due To Back Injury

Shreyas Iyer updates: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer's participation in the upcoming IPL 2024 season is shrouded in doubt after reports emerged suggesting a recurrence of his chronic back injury. A Times of India report claims the pain returned following Iyer's valiant 95-run knock for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha. This development casts a shadow over KKR's IPL campaign, potentially sidelining their captain for the crucial initial matches. The news comes as a significant setback for Shreyas Iyer, who was already under pressure to perform well after being excluded from the BCCI's central contract list (more on this here). The IPL is a vital platform for him to showcase his abilities and potentially regain his place in the national team. Missing...
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Ashwin reclaims top spot in ICC Test Bowling Rankings, Bumrah dethroned!
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Ashwin reclaims top spot in ICC Test Bowling Rankings, Bumrah dethroned!

Ravichandran Ashwin has cemented his place as a modern-day great by regaining the No. 1 ranking in the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings. This impressive feat comes after his stellar performance with a nine-wicket haul in his historic 100th Test match against England. Ashwin Enjoys Dominant Return to the Top Ashwin's fiery bowling spells (4/51 & 5/77) in the final Test against England propelled him past his compatriot Jasprit Bumrah to reclaim the top spot. This marks Ashwin's sixth stint at the pinnacle of the Test bowling rankings, with his first reign beginning in December 2015. Yadav's Meteoric Rise Kuldeep Yadav, who achieved the fastest fifty Test wickets for India in terms of balls bowled, also witnessed a significant rise. His seven-wicket haul in the Dh...
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Shreyas Iyer’s Back Pain Raises Concerns in Ranji Trophy Final
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Shreyas Iyer’s Back Pain Raises Concerns in Ranji Trophy Final

The ongoing Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Vidarbha has witnessed a development that has cast a shadow over Mumbai's batting strength. Shreyas Iyer, the captain of the team, sat out the entirety of Day 4 due to back pain. Team Management Assures Fitness for Final Day While Mumbai team manager Bhushan Patil confirmed that Iyer's back pain is a minor issue and he should be fit to play on the last day, the episode has reignited concerns about the batsman's ongoing battle with back injuries. Back Issues Plague Iyer's Recent Career This isn't the first time back pain has disrupted Iyer's cricketing journey. He was reportedly experiencing discomfort during the England tour, which contributed to his mid-series omission from the Indian squad. This setback also resulted in h...
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Vidarbha Dig Deep to Extend Ranji Trophy Final Against Mumbai
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Vidarbha Dig Deep to Extend Ranji Trophy Final Against Mumbai

The Ranji Trophy final between Vidarbha and Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium has taken a dramatic turn. Chasing a mammoth target of 538, Vidarbha displayed exceptional grit and determination to bat through Day Four and extend the match into the final day. Karun Nair, Akshay Wadkar Lead Vidarbha Fightback Veteran batsman Karun Nair led the fightback for Vidarbha with a defiant knock of 74 runs. He batted for nearly five hours, anchoring the innings on a pitch that offered slow turn. Wicketkeeper-batsman Akshay Wadkar provided crucial support with a fluent unbeaten 56, his uppercut off Tushar Deshpande being the shot of the day. Early Setbacks Overcome by Crucial Innings in Ranji Trophy Final Vidarbha lost their openers cheaply but a dropped catch by Hardik Tamore on Karun Nai...
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Delhi Capitals Dominate Gujarat Giants, Seal Final Berth in WPL 2024
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Delhi Capitals Dominate Gujarat Giants, Seal Final Berth in WPL 2024

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 witnessed a lopsided encounter in its final league stage match. While the result itself held no bearing on the standings, Delhi Capitals displayed their dominance yet again, thrashing Gujarat Giants by a convincing seven-wicket margin. Giants Flounder Despite Late Fightback Opting to bat first, Gujarat Giants got off to a disastrous start. Openers Beth Mooney and Jess Jonassen fell cheaply to Marizanne Kapp and D. Hemalatha respectively. Laura Wolvaardt followed soon after, caught by Shafali Verma off Kapp's bowling. Ashleigh Gardner and Phoebe Litchfield offered brief flickers of hope but were dismissed by Minnu Mani and Shikha Pandey respectively. The saving grace for Giants came in the form of a 68-run partnership between Bharti Fulmal...
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