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IPL 2023: Tushar Deshpande makes history, becomes first 'Impact Player'
Gujarat Titans' B. Sai Sudharsan joined him as the second player to be picked as Impact Player, coming in as a substitute for New Zealand batter Kane Williamson, who had suffered an injury while fielding in the first innings. Deshpande became the first beneficiary of the newly-introduced rule, replacing middle-order batter Ambati Rayudu.
I would like Messi back to help us, says Barcelona coach Xavi
Speculation about a possible return to Barca from Paris Saint-Germain for Messi has been growing in recent weeks, and declarations from Barca vice-president Rafa Yuste, who commented "destiny is wise" when asked about the Argentinean, have only served to fuel that speculation, reports Xinhua. When asked about Messi in his press conference ahead of Saturday's La Liga visit to Elche, Xavi was initially reluctant to respond.
IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans begin title defence with five-wicket win over CSK
CSK's Tushar Deshpande became the first Impact Player (substitute) in the IPL. He came in place of Ambati Rayudu. GT's Sai Sudharsan joined him as the second player to be picked as Impact Player, coming in as a substitute for New Zealand batter Kane Williamson, who had suffered an injury while fielding in the first innings.
Madrid Spain Masters: P.V. Sindhu storms into semis, Kidambi Srikanth ousted in quarters
Sindhu got into the act after a tight start as she defeated Blichfeldt 21-14, 21-17 in a 40-minute encounter, registering her sixth win against the Danish player. Sindhu, the silver medallist at the 2016 Rio Olympics and bronze medallist in Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021, has recently dropped out of the top 10 in the BWF World Rankings.
IPL 2023: Ruturaj Gaikwad's 92 takes Chennai Super Kings to 178/7 against Titans in the opener
Gaikwad's scintillating 92-run innings was decorated with four boundaries and nine maximums. Alzarri Joseph was the pick of the bowler, who struck twice in the 18th over after conceding 18 runs off his first over to claim the big wickets of Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja.
IPL 2023: Home advantage will be a huge factor, says Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner
On the first double-header day in IPL 2023, Punjab Kings take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the afternoon match at Mohali (3.30 pm)while Delhi Capitals meet Lucknow Super Giants in the second match of the day at Lucknow (7.30 pm). Warner said his players are ready to take on Lucknow Super Giants in their first game of the TATA IPL 2023.
IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans win toss, opt to bowl first against CSK in the opener
About playing against Dhoni, Hardik Pandya said "Almost everyone in the country has got motivation from him (Dhoni). Been a fan and admirer of him. Want boys to enjoy it. The result will take care of itself. Impact Player is different, so I've left it to (coach). Ashu pa works all night on what needs to be done."
IPL 2023: Abhishek Porel and Sandeep Warrier named as replacements for Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah
Porel was signed after the franchise had a week-long preparatory camp in New Delhi, which also included trial matches. Porel, a wicketkeeper-batter, has played 16 First-Class matches in addition to 3 List A and as many T20s for Bengal. He has 695 runs to his name in domestic cricket, coming at an average of 30.21, and has affected 58 catches and 8 stumpings in first-class cricket.
CLOSE-IN: The curtain rises for Indian Premier League 2023
Since its glorious inception in 2008, the property has grown by leaps and bounds. Cricket as a sport, thereafter, has grown expeditiously and has captured millions of eyeballs. The T20 format, which was once scoffed at by conventional followers, has brought about modernity, spark and youthfulness.
PCB denies talk of neutral venue for ODI World Cup 2023, confirms hosting India's matches in Asia Cup at neutral venue under discussion
The PCB, however, confirmed that the position taken by Sethi and the management committee over holding India's matches at a neutral venue for Asia Cup 2023 instead of the host country, Pakistan, are still under discussions. Through an official statement, which referred to the media talk in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Sethi said he had briefed the media on the hybrid model he had presented to the ACC officials for the ACC Asia Cup to end the impasse that had been created following the BCCI's decision to not send its team to Pakistan.
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