A Former Pakistani Cricketer Said SRK Wanted Him To Play In IPL

Pakistani cricketer, Yasir Arafat’s revelation that he was offered an opportunity to play for Kolkata Night Riders (KKR) by its co-owner Shah Rukh Khan has surprised many because Pakistan was banned from participating in IPL matches post the 26/11 terror attacks in November 2008.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Yasir Arafat said he was offered a contract to play for KKR
• He made this revelation on YouTube
• His name wasn’t shortlisted for playing in IPL

When Did SRK Contact Yasir Arafat?

Speaking on the YouTube channel Cricket Den, Yasir Arafat said that he was playing County Cricket for Kent in 2008 when he was approached by KKR officials with a message from SRK. The officials met him and conveyed SRK’s message that the star wanted him to play for KKR in IPL 2009. They handed him a card and took his contact details.

Initially, he thought that it was a joke as to why SRK would send somebody to talk to him. But soon he received an email where the KKR official complained about him not contacting them and the talks were closed. But he was again approached by KKR with a 3-year contract and at that time SRK himself called and welcomed him.

Did Yasir Arafat Decline The Offer?

Indian Premier League (IPL) has been the biggest T20 franchise competition in the world since its beginning. And there is hardly any player who hadn’t dreamt of playing in IPL matches. Pakistan was also invited to send their cricketers and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had even shortlisted names of players when the 2008 terror attack happened and India banned Pakistan from IPL.

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IPL 2022: MI Opening Batsman

Ishan Kishan Will Open MI Indians Innings With Rohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians (MI) will play its first IPL match for season 2022 on 27th March on its home ground. The MI will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in its first IPL match at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. And this day-night match will begin at sharp 3:30 pm.

How Is MI Preparing For Its First Match?

Skipper Rohit Sharma is focusing on strengthening the batting line of Mumbai Indians. Since MI has experimented with different opening combinations, cricket fans, especially MI supporters want to know who will be the opening batsman with Rohit Sharma.

Last year South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock opened MI innings with Rohit Sharma. But MI has to find an opening batsman this year as Quinton de Kock isn’t playing. MI skipper Rohit Sharma revealed the name of the batsman who will bat with him in the opening.

Who Will Be The Opening Batsman Of MI?

IPL 2022 MI Opening Batsman

Rohit Sharma made the big announcement about the opening batsman during a virtual conference. He said that he would open the batting. He had been doing that in the past he was looking forward to opening with Ishan Kishan.

The middle-order batsman Ishan Kishan is the best choice for opening batsman for MI because he has occasionally opened whenever the first-choice players were injured.

Former Sri Lanka captain and MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene also supported the decision of choosing Ishan Kishan for opening. He said that Rohit and Kishan were a good combination. Ishan was a wicketkeeper and there were very few who can bat in the top three.

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Jersey Movie Review

Shahid Kapoor Leaves His Mark As An Angry Failed Cricketer

Jersey is a sports drama movie featuring Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles. It is based on a 2019 Telugu movie of the same name. Also, the director of both the movies is the same. Gowtam Tinnanuri directed both the Telugu and the Hindi movie Jersey.

Story

Arjun Talwar (Shahid Kapoor) is a senior cricketer in his 30s. He had a long and fulfilling career in the sport when he opts for retirement. But he has to make a comeback to the Indian cricket team to inspire his son. His father Pankaj Kapoor also plays a crucial role in the movie. He is Arjun’s coach Madhav Sharma.

Jersey was first scheduled to be released on 31 December 2021, but couldn’t due to pandemic. Now it is expected to be released on 14 April 2022 in theaters. But an OTT release is also expected.

Highlights Of The Movie:

• Hindi directorial debut of Gowtam Tinnanuri
• The story is based on the life and emotion of a cricketer
• The movie highlights the twists and turns of the game

Jersey First Look And Poster

Jersey First Look And Poster

The poster features Shahid Kapoor wielding a cricket bat and wearing a safety helmet. He has a white jersey with the logo of the team he represents. Also, the movie name is written on the mid of the poster and the release date appears on the bottom.

Jersey Trailer

Jersey Movie Review

Shahid Kapoor is a jobless cricketer facing heat both from within and outside. His family life is disturbed and the future looks bleak. He needs some money to buy a … Read the rest

Kaun Pravin Tambe? Review

Shreyas Talpade Delivers A Stunning Performance As Pravin Tambe

Kaun Pravin Tambe? is the real-life story of a budding cricketer at the age when many cricketers think of retirement. Pravin Tambe never played cricket for his city but got an opportunity to play for Rajasthan Royals at 41. The movie features Shreyas Talpade as Pravin Tambe and it will be premiered on Disney + Hotstar on 1 April 2022 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Story

It is an emotional story of the journey of Pravin Tambe (Shreyas Talpade) from being an underdog to entering the prestigious league of IPL players. His is a terrific story as said by none other than the legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid who was also his chief mentor in Rajasthan Royals. When the cricket experts question his age, he silences his critics with his ball.

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Highlights Of The Movie:

• Real-life story with no commercial twists and turns
• The story of Pravin Tambe is quite inspiring
• A simple narrative makes it easier to understand
• Shreyas Talpade looks stunning in the attire of an aging cricketer

Kaun Pravin Tambe? Trailer

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The trailer begins with the legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid making a guest appearance to narrate the story of Pravin Tambe. Soon after Shreyas Talpade is introduced as Pravin Tambe, an aspiring cricketer and an obedient son who always listens carefully to her mother’s advice about how his elder brother is doing well. But he only dreams of cricket and is ready to sacrifice all luxuries of life in the pursuit of cricket.

Kaun Pravin Tambe? First Look And Poster

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The Legendry Leg-Spinner Shane Warne, Passed Away At 52

Australian cricketer and the greatest leg-spinner of all time, Shane Warne (52), passed away of a suspected heart attack on 4th March at the Island of Ko Samui, Thailand. His management broke the news to the world requesting privacy for the family.

Shane Warne’s Cricketing Career At A Glance:

• He debuted against India in 1992 at the Sydney Cricket Ground
• In 1993 Ashes, Warne bowled the “Best of the Series” while bowling out English cricket legend, Mike Gatting
• He dominated Australian cricket for the next 14 years
• He played 145 Tests and became the Baggy Green after Ricky Ponting and Allan Border
• With 708 wickets, he is second to Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka
• He played 194 ODIs and took 1001 wickets
• In 2007, he announced his retirement from international cricket
• Shane Warne was a part of the World Cup 1999 winning Australian team
• He was the five-times Ashes winner
• Warne was named one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of 20th Century
• In 2004, Warne took four consecutive five-wickets

Shane Warne, Passed Away At 52

IPL Career

• Shane Warne led Rajasthan Royals (RR) to win the 2008 edition
• He played for three more years before taking up the coaching job with RR
• He was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame

Controversies

• In 1995, Shane Warne along with teammate Mark Waugh was fined for revealing crucial information to an Indian bookie
• In 2003, Shane Warne got a one-year suspension from cricket for failing to pass a drug test just one day before the World Cup

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Why Did Haris Rauf Slapped Teammate Kamran Ghulam?

A Pakistan Super League match between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi caught the attention of the world when pacer Haris Rauf of Lahore Qalandar first slapped teammate Kamran Ghulam for dropping a catch and then hugged him for taking a wicket.

Highlights Of The Match:

• Peshawar Zalmi scored 158 runs in 20 overs
• Lahore Qalandars lost their opening batsman Fakhar Zaman on the very first ball
• Kamran Ghulam and Phil Salt of steadied Lahore Qalandars
• Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi of Lahore Qalandar scored 39 off just 20 balls
• The match went into a Super Over

What Was Haris Rauf Incident?

It was the second over of the match and Peshawar Zalmi team was batting. Haris Rauf was bowling to Hazratullah Zazai. The batsman couldn’t hit the ball hard and gave an easy catch to Kamran Ghulam but the catch was dropped. Three balls later in the over, Mohammad Haris went for a sixer but the ball remained just short of the boundary where an easy catch was collected by Fawad Ahmed.

It Is When Rauf Slapped Ghulam….

Haris Rauf Slapped Teammate Kamran Ghulam

The team converged to congratulate Rauf for taking the wicket. An elated Rauf first received pats from teammates and then slapped Kamran for dropping the catch.

Karmran Ghulam Gets A Warm Hug From Rauf….

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IPL 2022 Auction Starts At 11 AM In Bengaluru On 12 February

The Indian Premier League franchises – Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, SunRisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Gujarat Titans – would gather in Bengaluru on February 12-13 to select players for the upcoming IPL 20222 season.

How Many Players Are Up For Auction?

The two-day mega IPL 2022 Auction would begin on February 12 will see 600 cricketers waiting for the bidding to start. The 10 IPL franchises would choose their players for the upcoming matches.

Highlights Of The IPL 2022 Auction:

IPL 2022 Auction

• The new IPL franchises – Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans – will select players for the first time
• 217 more players for selection as 33 players have already been selected/retained by their respective franchises
• Out of the total 590 players – 228 are capped, 355 are uncapped, and 7 are from associate nations

What Is The Highest/Lowest Bid?

The bidding would start sharp at 11 am (IST) on 12 and 13 February. The players are expecting a huge jump in their prices. But there are some new players that could prove the best bet. It is to be seen how the franchises select players. People can catch the live action on the Star Sports Network on February 12 and 13.

How To Get Live Streaming Of IPL 2022 Auction?

IPL 2022 Auction

Cricket fans and enthusiasts can log on to Disney+ Hotstar to get the action live. Also, you can follow https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket to get the latest updates about the mega IPL 2022 Auction. Here you can see pictures of jubilant players and the live coverage.

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Weather Bowls Out India And New Zealand In WTC Final

The first ICC Test Championship final (WTC Final) will be played under the shadow of dark clouds in Southampton, England on Friday. The match will be played between India and New Zealand from 18th to 22nd June and 23rd June is kept as a reserve day, if the match is delayed or halted due to any reason.

Dark clouds over WTC Final

It is raining in Southampton and the Met department has warned that the rain could continue till Sunday. Rain and thunderstorm have made the weather cool and pleasant but it has also spoiled the cricket mood. Fans are waiting for the match to start and their wait is becoming longer and longer. Also, there seems no respite from the rain.

The fate of WTC Final

If the met department is to be believed, the rain will continue for a large of the match that is for three days. In this situation, the entire match could be washed out as none of the teams will be able to bowl the required number of overs. And the match could head towards a draw. But there is still hope of seeing a good cricket in the WTC Final between India and New Zealand.

Reserve day

Though 23rd June is kept in reserve to cover the loss of time, it has many riders. The reserve day will be utilized only when the contesting teams can’t bowl the stipulated number of overs in five days. But here the things look different. The match will be played amid rains.

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Predictions For IPL 2021 Match 13 Delhi Capitals VS Mumbai Indians

Delhi Capitals (DC) will meet Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 13 of IPL 2021 in Chennai today. And it is the first time that the bitter rivals are facing each other in the ongoing IPL season. Both were the IPL finalists in the last season. MI won their fifth IPL title by defeating DC in the IPL 2020 final.

What is the current position of MI and DC in IPL 2021?

Rohit Sharma led MI team have won two matches in a row after losing the season opener to Royal Challengers Bangalore in Mumbai. But they are still ahead of their rival as they have experience of playing at Chepauk Stadium, Chennai.

Pant-led DC seems eager to settle scores with the defending champions MI. Also, DC has gained much confidence by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6-wickets on Sunday evening. But they have yet to start their Chennai leg and it is where they lose their edge to MI. Delhi Capitals really need to work hard on their strategy. Also, MI defeated DC in all four matches in last season.

What was the record of DC at Chepauk?

The records show that DC has been a loser in the last six games they played at Chepauk. And they lost all the matches to Dhoni-led CSK camp. The last match they won in Chennai was in 2010.

Since chasing runs at Chepauk has been a tough thing to do, the team that bats first will have an upper hand. So, the toss will decide who will get an advantage.

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Runs Will Rain Today In Wankhede

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Match 12 of the IPL 2021 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, today. Both the teams are brimming with confidence as they have won one match each and they want to continue their journey.

About Wankhede Stadium

Delhi Capitals (DC) chased a huge target of 195 runs on this pitch and they won the match comfortably. Shikhar Dhawan of DC was the man of the match. He scored 92 runs on 49 balls. Both CSK and RR know that a daunting score is needed to win the match on Wankhede and for this reason, they will have to rely on their batsmen.

Here’re the top three batsmen to look for in today’s match

1 Sanju Samson

He is the skipper of Rajasthan Royals and this 26-year-old cricketer loves batting to his heart. In the recent match against PBKS, he played a superb inning of 119 off just 63 balls but he couldn’t win the match.

2 Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler once said that Wankhede stadium was one of his favorite places to bat in the world. Also, the pace and bounce of the Wankhede pitch perfectly suit the batting style of the English batsman. And today, he is likely to come for an opening for Rajasthan Royals.

3 Moeen Ali

CSK skipper MS Dhoni and coach Stephen Fleming are relying on this all-rounder bought at the price of INR 7 crore. Since their main batsmen Suresh Raina is back for this season, they have high hopes from Moeen Ali who has scored 82 runs and taken one wicket so far.

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