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Shikhar Dhawan: From Under-19 World Cup Star to IPL Icon

Shikhar Dhawan, one of India's most charismatic cricketers, has etched his name in the annals of cricketing history through his stellar performances and remarkable journey. From his early days in the Under-19 World Cup to becoming a key player in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Dhawan’s career is a testament to his enduring talent and adaptability. Early Beginnings and Under-19 World Cup Triumph Shikhar Dhawan’s rise to prominence began in the 2004 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. His aggressive batting style and knack for scoring big runs caught the attention of cricketing pundits and fans alike. Dhawan’s remarkable innings of 505 runs in the tournament laid a solid foundation for his future career, showcasing his potential as a future star for Indian cricket. Transition to International Cricket Dhawan’s transition from youth cricket to the international stage was marked by significant milestones. His debut in the ODI format in 2010 and later in Tests and T20Is was characterized b...

CSK vs PBKS: IPL 2023 Match Preview

The upcoming IPL 2023 match between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at MA Chidambaram Stadium on 30th April 2023 is set to be an exciting encounter between two of the best teams in the league. Here is a preview of the match with key information and predictions. Head-to-Head Records and Interesting Stats Ahead of the CSK vs PBKS Game In their 24 IPL meetings, CSK has won 15 matches while PBKS has won nine. In their previous encounter in the 2022 season, CSK emerged victorious by six wickets. The average score on this pitch has been around 150 runs, indicating a slow and low-scoring pitch. Pitch Analysis and Expected Playing XI for CSK and PBKS Given the slow pitch, spinners are expected to play a significant role in the game. CSK is likely to go with the same playing XI as the last game, with players like Sam Curran, Imran Tahir, and Lungi Ngidi being vital to their chances. PBKS is expected to play both their overseas pace bowlers, Jhye Richardson and Riley Meredi...

RCB v MI IPL Match

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 Get all the latest news & updates on TODAY IPL MATCH (RCB v MI)  Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore  Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians 

India vs Sri Lanka

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The keeping protected champions didn't make it, the mercurial outsiders staggered, the powerful competitor choked, the Ashes victors ran out of gas, and after six weeks of high drama, we have arrive to this: the first all-Asian World-Cup final. And they warrant to be there: five of the peak six run-getters, two out of peak five wicket-takers, the fielder with the most catches and the wicketkeeper with the most dismissals will all be on show. The two groups have rallied round two of the best modern-day captains: MS Dhoni and Kumar Sangakkara. Sangakkara is a furiously determined man. Arjuna Ranatunga was nearly the flexibility combatant, infusing self-respect and clarifying the colonial hangover, Mahela Jayawardene was the astute head individual who conveyed so much tactical nous and cricketing understanding, and Sangakkara is seeking to add ruthlessness. Ranatunga shoved the young men to become men, Jayawardene made the men self-aware, and Sangakkara is seeking to turn them ruthles...

India vs pakistan semi final

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Excitement reverberates across the cricket-crazy nations of India and Pakistan as they gear up for a historic encounter in the semi-final of the Cricket World Cup. The stage is set at Mohali's BATTLE GROUND for the much-anticipated clash on March 30, 2011. The match holds significance beyond the boundary ropes, offering hope for peace, happiness, prosperity, and friendship between the neighboring nations. Regardless of the outcome, the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie is poised to prevail. India boasts a 4-0 head-to-head record against Pakistan in World Cup matches. However, Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi exudes confidence in his team's ability to rewrite history. As the nations unite in anticipation, the cricketing world braces for a spectacle of epic proportions. Two days before the match at the PCA Stadium, the pitch still displays a noticeable amount of grass. Sources indicate that the groundsmen are hesitant to perform extensive cutting, fearing potential surface d...

Indian Team For The World Cup

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India's selectors will meet Monday to pick the 15-player squad for the World Cup that will be played in the sub-continent from February 19. India Senior Selection Committee will meet on Monday to select the Indian team for the World Cup, Indian cricket board secretary N. Srinivasan said in a statement. The best team from the list of 30 probable’s. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, , Harbhajan Singh, Virat Kohli, Zaheer Khan, S. Sreesanth, Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Ashish Nehra, Ishant Sharma, Munaf Patel, Murali Vijay, Pragyan Ojha, Vinay Kumar, Piyush Chawla, dra Jadeja, Sourav Tiwary, Parthiv Patel, RavinAjinkya Rahane, Wriddhiman Saha, Amit Mishra, Ravichandran Ashwin, Dinesh Karthik,Shikhar Dhawan, Cheteshwar Pujara, Praveen Kumar. India are in Group B along with co-hosts Bangladesh, as also South Africa, England, the Ireland and Netherlands, West Indies. India will face Bangladesh in the opening .

New Zealand vs India ODI Series 2010

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New Zealand in India ODI Series, 5 ODI Cricket Series, 2010 Date & Time Venue Sun 28 Nov 08:30 AM IST Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Guwahati Wed 01 Dec 02:30 PM IST Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Sat 04 Dec 09:00 AM IST Reliance Stadium, Vadodara Tue 07 Dec 02:30 PM IST M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore - Karnataka Fri 10 Dec 02:30 PM IST MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai (Madras)