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‘We don’t usually see Abhishek Sharma do that’: Sunil Gavaskar praises India opener after he silences critics | Cricket News

‘We don’t usually see Abhishek Sharma do that’: Sunil Gavaskar praises India opener after he silences critics | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 27, 2026 05:12 PM IST Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar praised Abhishek Sharma for silencing his critics with a timely half-century against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup. He also said that he was surprised to see Abhishek Sharma play a defensive stroke. “We know how good Abhishek Sharma is as a batter. He silenced his doubters with this knock of 55 runs against Zimbabwe,” Gavaskar told JioStar. “He took that extra time to start his innings. There was a method to his batting. He respected the off spinner, didn’t take any kind of risks and played in a calm and a composed manner. In this game, he actually played a defensive shot. He defended the ball. I was surprised to see that because we don’t usually see Abhishek do that,” Gavaskar added further. After missing the second match against Namibia due to a stomach bug, Abhishek struggled in the next two games against Pakistan and Netherlands scoring consecutive ducks. In the game against South Africa, he played a slugging innings of …

News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi On NCERT Row, WEF CEO Resigns Over Epstein & Other Stories | India News

News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi On NCERT Row, WEF CEO Resigns Over Epstein & Other Stories | India News

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Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 18:26 IST We are also covering: Borge Brende Quits As World Economic Forum CEO After Epstein Links Emerge; New Air Ticket Refund Rules. Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File) In today’s News18 evening digest, we bring you the latest on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Israel, his comments on the ongoing NCERT row, and other top stories. PM Modi Expresses Displeasure Over NCERT Judiciary Chapter, Demands Accountability: Govt Sources Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed displeasure over the ongoing NCERT row, government sources told CNN-News18, after the Supreme Court strongly criticised a chapter referring to “corruption in judiciary” in a Social Science textbook for Class 8 students. READ MORE ‘Humanity Must Never Become A Victim Of Conflict’: PM Modi Says India Supports Gaza Peace Efforts Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that humanity must never suffer because of conflict, while addressing a joint press briefing with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. READ MORE Borge Brende Quits As World Economic Forum CEO After Epstein Links Emerge Borge Brende, president and …

3 Venues Shortlisted For IPL 2025 Resumption: Report. Not Kolkata, Mumbai Or Delhi

3 Venues Shortlisted For IPL 2025 Resumption: Report. Not Kolkata, Mumbai Or Delhi

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Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad have been picked out as the venues for IPL restart.© BCCI Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad have been picked out as the venues for the remaining 16 fixtures of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) if the season resumes in May after the tournament was suspended for a week in the wake of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, according to ESPNcricinfo. According to Espncricinfo, the IPL chose three venues in southern Indian cities in case the Indian government gives a nod to resume the tournament. On Friday, the BCCI announced that the tournament would be suspended for a week due to rising cross-border tensions between the two neighbouring countries. Several team officials informed ESPNcricinfo that the remainder of the tournament could be played later in the year. When it comes to resuming the cash-rich league, among the most significant challenges that the BCCI faces in the current situation is bringing back overseas players. After the suspension was announced, teams began to disband, and players began …

India vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 2: India Star Departs Right After Injury Scare, Team 8 Down vs Bangladesh

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India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 2 LIVE Scorecard© AFP India vs Bangladesh 1st Test LIVE Score: Taskin Ahmed has provided Bangladesh with another breakthrough as he dismissed Akash Deep for 17 on Day 2 of the first Test in Chennai. Ravichandran Ashwin, who is standing solid, has been joined by Jasprit Bumrah at the crease. Eight-down India rely on these two batters for a good partnership, in order to end their innings at a good total. On the other hand, Bangladesh bowlers are eyeing some quick wickets, in order to bundle out India in the first session itself. India were 339/6 at stumps on Day 1. (LIVE SCORECARD) Here are the LIVE Score Updates of India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Match Day 2, Straight from Chennai September20202410:22 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 2 Live: OUT OUT!!! Right after the injury scare, Akash Deep gets dismissed by Taskin Ahmed and departs for 17. Once again, Akash tries to got for a big hit in search of a boundary but he fails to time …

“Could Lead To Its Disintegration”: Curator’s Major Warning On India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Pitch

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After spending two days preparing exclusively on a red-soil pitch, India and Bangladesh trained on a deck made of black soil in Chennai on Tuesday. The first Test, beginning here on Thursday, is expected to be played on the red-soil trampoline which often offers good purchase to pacers, but the black-soil composition is more likely to assist the spinners. The unusual weather pattern in the city could affect the nature of the pitch as the match goes on. “It’s really hot here in Chennai for the last couple of weeks, with temperature touching late 30s. Even though I heard that the pitch is sufficiently getting watered, the extreme heat could lead to its disintegration as the match progresses. “It will bring the spinners into action as the match moves on. So, that could be the reason the batsmen were preparing for the turning ball,” a veteran curator told PTI. It is true in the case of Indian batters as they had recently come unstuck against Sri Lankan spinners. The likes of Shubman Gill, …

KKR vs SRH 2024, IPL Final Match Today: Playing XI prediction, head-to-head stats, key players, pitch report and weather update | Ipl News

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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL Match Today: Shreyas Iyer’s Kolkata Knight Riders will lock horns with Pat Cummins’ Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final Indian Premier League 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. While the former have reached thrashing SRH in Qualifier 1 Pat Cummins’ side took the longer route of beating Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. KKR has looked apart from the other sides in the tournament filled with power-hitters through the batting order and mystery spinners in the bowling department. SRH on the other hand has been heavily reliant on Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma at the top of the order to make scores however, bowling has a lot more variety. Playing XI prediction for KKR: Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy Impact substitute: Anukul Roy/Nitish Rana Player to watch out for in KKR Sunil Narine has had a remarkable campaign so far. He has reinvented himself as an opener again this …

IPL 2024 Final: Which Team Wins Title If Rain Washes Out KKR vs SRH Match?

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An intriguing tactical battle awaits the cricketing universe as Kolkata Knight Riders square off against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final of the Indian Premier League 2024. The master tactician, Gautam Gambhir, has already guided his team to two victories against the Sunrisers this season, and he would be keen to lay the final nail in the coffin in the final on Sunday. For Hyderabad, skipper Pat Cummins‘s exceptional strategic mind is key to ending the incredible run KKR are on in this IPL. For this high-profile clash, even the BCCI has certain measures in place, just in case rain or another factor looks to dampen the spirits of players and the game’s fans. Is Rain Threat Looming on KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 Final? According to weather.com, there remains about 47% chance of rain during the day at Chepauk while the chances decrease to around 32% in the evening. Cricket lovers would hope for the evening percentage to decrease even further as the two teams look to find out the name of the …

SRH vs RR IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Stadium Records For MA Chidambaram Stadium

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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to clash in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. This high-stakes encounter will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, on May 24. The match is scheduled to begin at 07:30 PM IST and both teams will be looking to secure a crucial victory in this iconic venue. MA Chidambaram Stadium T20 Records Win/Loss Record The MA Chidambaram Stadium, known for its challenging pitch conditions and passionate crowd, has been a tough battleground for both SRH and RR. Sunrisers Hyderabad have played 10 matches at this venue, managing to win just one while losing eight. This record highlights their struggle to adapt to the conditions in Chennai. Conversely, Rajasthan Royals have participated in nine matches at the same ground, securing two wins and suffering seven losses. Both teams will be eager to improve their records and gain an edge in this crucial match. Average Score Analysing the average scores at the MA Chidambaram Stadium provides insight into the batting …

SRH vs RR 2024, IPL Qualifier 2 Match Today: Playing XI prediction, head-to-head stats, key players, pitch report and weather update | Ipl News

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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL Match Today: Pat Cummins’ Sunrisers Hyderabad will lock horns with Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals on Friday in Qualifier 2. The former has been thrashed by Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 1 while the latter had a scratchy win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Eliminator. SRH time and again has lacked the firepower or depth in batting order to make scores when Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma have failed. While RR has found ways to lose a game in the second half of the season. Their losing streak began against Sunrisers when they lost a winnable game by one run. Playing XI predictions for SRH vs RR Qualifier 2 match today SRH predicted XI: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Heinrich Klaasen, Abdul Samad, Pat Cummins, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, T Natarajan Impact Substitute: Sanvir Singh/Umran Malik SRH Player to watch out for Travis Head has had a stellar season so far scoring 533 runs at an average of 44.42 and strike rate of 199.63. However, …

IPL 2024 Playoffs Full Schedule: Teams, Date, Time, Venues And More

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IPL 2024 title decider will be held between the winner of Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2.© BCCI The stage is set for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs with all four spots now confirmed. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were the first team to qualify for the playoffs, followed by the early pace-setters Rajasthan Royals, who are going through a bit of slump. SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) also booked their spot in the playoffs earlier this week after being one point for their washed out game against the Gujarat Titans. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) dramatically clinch the fourth and final spot on Saturday, putting defending champions Chennai Super Kings out of contention. IPL 2024 Playoffs Full Schedule Qualifier 1: The first match of the playoffs will be held between two-time champions KKR and 2016 winners SRH. Date: May 21 | Time: 7:30 PM IST | Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Eliminator: The teams finishing 3rd and 4th in the points table square off in the Eliminator. In this fixture, RCB will face off against one-time …