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Dinesh Karthik surpasses MS Dhoni to create massive record in T20 cricket – India TV

Dinesh Karthik surpasses MS Dhoni to create massive record in T20 cricket – India TV

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Image Source : SPORTZPICS AND GETTY Dinesh Karthik and MS Dhoni Dinesh Karthik is now the leading run-scorer among Indian wicketkeepers in T20 cricket. He surpassed MS Dhoni while playing for Paarl Royals in the ongoing season of SA20 against Durban Super Giants on Monday (January 27). Karthik needed just three runs to go past Dhoni and the veteran scored 21 runs off 15 deliveries with two sixes to his name creating a huge record in the shortest format of the sport. The 39-year-old now has amassed 7451 runs in 361 T20 innings at an average of 26.99 and a strike rate of 136.84 with 34 half-centuries to his name. He has smacked 258 sixes as well in his career so far to go with 718 fours. On the contrary, Dhoni has scored 7432 runs in 342 innings at an average of 38.11 and a strike rate of 135.64 with 28 fifties smashing 517 fours and 338 sixes. Interestingly, the former Chennai Super Kings captain will have a chance to go past Karthik again in the upcoming …

Ex-Mumbai Indians All-Rounder Fabian Allen Attacked, Robbed At Gunpoint

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File image of Fabian Allen© Twitter The Playoffs stage of the ongoing SA20 League has begun and four teams, out of six, have made their way into the knockouts. Durban Super Giants and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be squaring off against each in the Qualifier 1 match on Tuesday while Paarl Royals and Joburg Super Kings will be facing each other in the Eliminator on Wednesday. However, on the eve of the first Playoff game, a shocking incident came to light which raised concerns over the security of the players in the South African league. According to the report from Cricbuzz, West Indies all-rounder Fabian Allen was attacked and robbed at gunpoint outside the Paarl Royals team hotel in Johannesburg. it was also stated that the 28-year-old all-rounder was attacked by the assailants, armed with a gun, near the renowned Sandton Sun Hotel. Allen’s phone and personal belongings, including a bag were also forcibly taken away. “Our head coach Andre Coley, also hailing from Jamaica, reached out to Fabian. Contact was successfully established …

Jofra Archer Fighting “Mental Battle” Too: Ex India Star’s Big Comment As Pacer Comes Back From Long Injury Lay-Off

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File image of Jofra Archer© Twitter The inaugural edition of the SA20 league got underway on Tuesday with MI Cape Town breezing past Paarl Royals in a local derby at the Newlands. England pacer Jofra Archer, who has been out of action due to multiple injuries, returned to action in style, picking up three wickets as MI Cape Town restricted Paarl Royals to a below-par total of 142/7 in 20 overs. In reply, Dewald Brevis slammed an unbeaten 70 off 41 balls and steered his side to an eight-wicket win. Speaking on Archer’s return to action, former India pacer Zaheer Khan suggested that the England pacer is not only fighting a physical battle, but also a mental one. “It has to be an emotional one for him as well. When you are playing after so long, pretty much your career is under scrutiny, how you are going to come back. You have to put in a whole lot of hard work, you need to be very patient as well. So, it is not just the …

MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals, SA20: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

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MI Cape Town will square off against local rivals Paarl Royals in the opening match of the inaugural SA20 at Newlands later on Tuesday. The SA20 league is being played with six teams, and the tournament will be held across as many venues in South Africa. While MI Cape Town will be led by Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan, explosive South Africa batter David Miller will be in charge of Paarl Royals. MI Cape Town have big names like Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, and Jofra Archer. The Royals, on the other hand, have the likes of Jos Buttler, Jason Roy and Eoin Morgan in their squad. When will the MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals, SA20 match be played? The MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals, SA20 match will be played on Tuesday, January 10. Where will the MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals, SA20 match be played? The MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals, SA20 match will be played at the Newlands in Cape Town. What time will the MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals, SA20 match start? …

Chahal, Shamsi, Ngidi involve in epic banter, fans react ‘gajab beijjati hain’ | Cricket

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As Paarl Royals gear up to kick-off the maiden edition of the SA20 league against MI Cape Town, the players are already setting up the mood with their hilarious banter on social media. South Africa spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, who is part of the Royals squad, can be seen poking fun at Yuzvendra Chahal. In a video shared by both Paarl Royals and Rajasthan Royals, Shamsi can be heard making a joke at Chahal, where he calls himself an all-rounder and claims that he will never ever bat ahead of him. The video was an instant hit among both fans and cricketers as South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi also joined the banter moments after it was shared on social media. Dropping a comment on the post, Ngidi wrote: “Well this isn’t just right, you can’t lie people on public platform, put that bat down and take your shoe off.” Ngidi was referring to Shamsi’s signature celebration after picking a wicket, where he removes his shoes and imitates to dial a number and make a phone call. …