IPL 2022: LSG Win Against PBKS Has Little Impact On Points Table

It was a superb display of bowling by Lucknow Super Giants that made them victorious against a closely fought match with Punjab Kings at the MCA Stadium in Pune.

HIGHLIGHTS

• LSG beat PBKS by 20 runs on Friday
• Gujarat Titans tops the IPL points table
• KL Rahul is second in Orange Cap race

LSG v/s PBKS

IPL 2022 LSG Win Against PBKS

Punjab attack restricted Lucknow Super Giants to 153/8 with Rabada taking 4 wickets but they couldn’t win because of fine display of bowling by LSG. Mohsin Khan dismissed 3 batsmen and Krunal Pandya bowled out 2 players for just 13 runs in his four overs. In batting, Quinton de Kock scored 46 and Deepak Hooda made 34 runs for LSG. But it was the bowling attack that helped LSG register a 20-run victory over PBKS.

IPL 2022 Points Table

IPL 2022 Points Table

With the recent win, LSG moved to the third position on the points table followed by SunRisers Hyderabad at the number four. Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are at the first and second positions respectively. Gujarat Titans has scored 14 points from 8 matches.

Punjab Kings maintains its seventh position on the points table even after the defeat by LSG. Royal Challengers and Delhi Capitals hold the fifth and sixth positions respectively.

Kolkata Night Riders are eighth and Chennai Super Kings are ninth on the table. Mumbai Indians are still at the tenth position as they have yet to register a win in this season.

Orange Cap Race

Jos Buttler Orange Cap Race

Jos Buttler tops the chart with 499 runs followed by KL Rahul with 374 runs. Shikhar Dhawan with 307 runs is at third position followed by Hardik Pandya (305) … Read the rest

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.

The Pakistan all-rounder Yasir … Read the rest

Novak Djokovic Makes A Comeback In The Serbia Open

Novak Djokovic displayed superb tennis against his in-form countryman, Miomir Kecmanovic on the second day at the Serbia Open. After suffering from a set and a break down on Thursday, the World No. 1 advanced to the semi-finals with 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in his native Belgrade.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Djokovic beat fellow Serbian Kecmanovic in a close contest in the Serbia Open
• Earlier Djokovic beat Laslo Djere in a nearly three-and-half-hour match
• Djokovic is chasing a third title in the Serbia Open and a fourth ATP Tour title

How The Match Progressed?

Djokovic got less than 24 hours to relax after winning the previous game against Laslo Djere. A tired Djokovic lost the opening set to Kecmanovic without giving any fight. He even missed a break chance in each of the first four games to the second. Soon Djokovic gathered his strength and began to improve his performance from the baseline to level the match.

It was a two-hour-and-eighteen-minute game in which Djokovic won the final four games of the deciding set. He just dropped two points in the process but didn’t face any break point in the stanza.

Novak Djokovic

What is The Present Rating Of Djokovic?

It was his 10th winning streak against Serbians. His record against his countrymen stands at 27-4 and 36-6 in his home nation. Also, he is holding a 2-0 ATP Head2Head edge in their series.

The 22-year-old Kecmanovic is now stands at No. 38 in the ATP Rankings. It was his fifth consecutive ATP Tour quarter-final and the loss dropped him to 19-8 on the year. But he has been the most consistent tennis player of the 2022 season.… Read the rest

Cristiano Ronaldo Mourns The Death Of His Newborn Son

Portuguese footballer and Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez broke the sad news of the death of their newborn baby on a social media post.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The legendary footballer mourns the death of his newborn twin son
• Cristiano Ronaldo says that the birth of a newborn girl gives them strength
• The Portuguese footballer is a father to 4 our children

What Was The Sad News?

Ronaldo and his long-term partner Rodriguez were expecting twins when the doctors broke the news of the death of their twin son to them. Saddened with the news, they took to social media to update their fans and followers about their grief and ask for privacy at this difficult time.

“It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness”, wrote the Manchester United footballer.

Manchester United Tweeted

Man U stood firmly behind their player at this tough time. They said Cristiano’s pain is their pain. They also sent love and strength to Ronaldo and his family at the tough time.

Real Madrid Responded

Real Madrid wrote on its web page that the president and the board of directors of the club deeply regret the death of one of the children that their beloved Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Rodriguez were expecting. The club joined the grief of the whole family and wanted to show all their love and affection.

Cristiano Ronaldo Mourns The Death Of His Newborn Son

When Did The Couple Meet?

Cristiano Ronaldo met Georgina Rodriguez during … Read the rest

Health Issues Forced WWE Superstar Triple H To Take Early Retirement

The legendary WWE star Paul Levesque popularly known as Triple H and “The Game” announced retirement from in-ring competitions citing health reasons. He said he wouldn’t take part in wrestling competitions after suffering a major cardiac issue last September.

Who Is Paul Levesque?

The 52-year-old WWE icon began his wrestling career in 1992. Before joining WWE, he had been with World Wrestling Championship (WCW) for two years. In WWE, he became a true legend of the sport by winning the world championship title 14 times. His fans fondly call him Triple H and “The Game”. Triple H last showed up in the WWE Super Showdown in 2019 when he went toe-to-toe against Randy Orton.

What Are The Health Issues With Triple H?

“The Game” took the decision to walk out of all in-ring competitions after suffering major cardiac trauma in September 2021. He said that his heart issues were life-threatening. He said he was down with pneumonia and his heart and lungs were filled with fluid. He was taken to emergency treatment but by that time the ejection fraction of his hard had dipped to 22.

The heart ejection fraction of a normal person remains around 55-60 percent but the Triple H was nosediving as his … Read the rest

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

Kaun Pravin Tambe Trailer1

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

Kaun Pravin Tambe First Look And Poster2

The poster features top players including MS Dhoni, Sachin … Read the rest

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

Shane Warne was fully vaccinated and he also has had COVID-19. … Read the rest

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….

Later in the game, Kamran Ghulam ran out Wahab Riaz with a direct hit to the wicket. A visibly excited Rauf went to Kamran and gave him a friendly tap on … Read the rest