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Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) new skipper Faf du Plessis' good start to the IPL 2022 season with the bat has put him on top of the Orange Cap standings in the early stages of the competition. On the bowling front as well, RCB is at the top. Wanindu Hasaranga is leading the race for Purple Cap with five wickets in two matches. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-race-for-the-orange-and-purple-cap-latest-standings/articleshow/90564528.cms

Besides Pakistan's Bismah Maroof, New Zealand's Amy Satterthwaite and Lea Tahuhu, South Africa's Lizelle Lee and Masabata Klaas, West Indian Afy Fletcher and Australia's Megan Schutt and Rachael Haynes were the other mother-cricketers who played at the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/womens-world-cup-superstars-who-are-successfully-juggling-cricket-motherhood/articleshow/90562696.cms

Danielle Wyatt made the most of the luck that came her way enroute to a memorable hundred as defending champions England showed their big-match temperament with a 137-run win over South Africa to enter the Women's World Cup final here on Thursday. With five wins on the trot, England's juggernaut is well and truly rolling as they stand on the cusp of a fifth title. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/icc-womens-world-cup-south-africa-vs-england-danielle-wyatt-sophie-ecclestone-fire-england-to-another-wc-final/articleshow/90562579.cms

Having recovered from his finger injury, star India batter Suryakumar Yadav has joined the Mumbai Indians ahead of their second IPL game against Rajasthan Royals, the five-time champions said on Thursday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-fit-again-suryakumar-yadav-joins-mumbai-indians-ahead-of-rajasthan-royals-clash/articleshow/90563790.cms

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Recovering from a back injury, England allrounder Sam Curan says he is gutted to miss the IPL this season but feels his decision to opt out of the auction was the right one. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-nursing-back-injury-gutted-sam-curran-feels-ipl-came-bit-too-soon/articleshow/90560736.cms

In a development which left the country's cricket community shocked and saddened, Rahul Mankad, a former Mumbai cricketer and son of legendary cricketer Vinoo Mankad, passed away on Wednesday after a brief ailment at the age of 66 in London. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/rahul-mankad-son-of-vinoo-mankad-passes-away/articleshow/90540912.cms

Shane Warne was remembered as a "genius" at a state memorial service at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday attended by tens of thousands of spectators and legendary players, with music stars including Elton John performing by video link. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/thousands-bid-farewell-to-shane-warne-at-state-memorial-service/articleshow/90538699.cms

Kolkata Knight Riders' assistant coach Abhishek Nayar is impressed with the way Shreyas Iyer is leading the team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Nayar, who has been with the KKR franchise for a while, heaped praise on the 27-year-old Shreyas and compared his captaincy style to that of India and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-shreyas-iyer-empowers-players-to-play-their-game-just-like-rohit-sharma-is-a-future-india-captain-says-abhishek-nayar/articleshow/90534706.cms

Australia's Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the remainder of the white-ball series in Pakistan with a hip injury. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/injured-mitchell-marsh-out-of-pakistan-matches-heads-to-india-to-join-delhi-capitals/articleshow/90537001.cms

Alyssa Healy hit her fourth one-day century in a monumental opening stand as Australia cruised into the Women's World Cup final with a crushing 157-run victory over West Indies at Basin Reserve on Wednesday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/womens-world-cup-australia-vs-west-indies-australia-romp-past-west-indies-into-final/articleshow/90535500.cms

Sachin Tendulkar has paid rich tribute to the late Shane Warne, calling him a "fierce competitor", against whom he always had to prepare differently as the Australian spin legend was good in playing mind games and gave nothing away with his body language. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/its-hard-to-accept-shane-warne-will-continue-to-live-in-our-hearts-sachin-tendulkar/articleshow/90514287.cms

One of contemporary cricket's greatest batters, AB de Villiers retired from all forms of the game in November last year. Since starting his association with RCB in 2011, the South African batting legend enjoyed 11 fruitful seasons with the franchise. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/would-be-very-emotional-thinking-about-ab-de-villiers-if-we-win-ipl-virat-kohli/articleshow/90514918.cms

Ignored and overlooked, Delhi youngster Ayush Badoni finally found his moment of glory when he made a stunning IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants with a maiden fifty. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-ayush-badoni-a-product-despite-the-system/articleshow/90512027.cms

The three-wicket loss to South Africa on Sunday signalled the end of India's campaign in the ICC Women's World Cup. The sight of a dejected Indian team walking off the Hagley Oval in Christchurch was heartbreaking. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/womens-world-cup-why-india-fell-woefully-short/articleshow/90510598.cms

England's interim head coach Paul Collingwood said he is amazed that questions are being asked about Joe Root's captaincy of the Test side and that the Yorkshireman is "desperate" to get the team back to winning ways. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/paul-collingwood-amazed-by-questions-about-joe-roots-captaincy/articleshow/90512567.cms

Sunrisers Hyderabad finished last among 8 teams in the last edition of the Indian Premier League. But this time, a rejuvenated team, led by the supremely talented Kane Williamson will be looking to regain its lost pride. The 2016 champions had a decent run at the auction table in February and they now go into the 15th edition of the tournament with some major changes. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-full-league-stage-schedule-for-sunrisers-hyderabad-matches-timings-venues-and-full-squad/articleshow/90206569.cms

Matthew Renshaw has been called up to Australia's squad for the tour of Pakistan as batting cover after Mitch Marsh was ruled out of Tuesday's opening one-dayer and Josh Inglis tested positive for COVID-19. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/pakistan-vs-australia-matthew-renshaw-joins-australias-limited-over-squad-in-pakistan/articleshow/90510251.cms

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh's availability for IPL side Delhi Capitals this season was on Monday rendered doubtful after he suffered a hip flexor injury which has all but ruled him out of the upcoming ODI series in Pakistan. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/delhi-capitals-mitchell-marsh-injured-ahead-of-odi-series-in-pakistan-doubts-over-availability-for-ipl/articleshow/90490349.cms

IPL's inaugural champions in 2008, Rajasthan Royals have built a formidable outfit this season with some big players like Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal, besides Samson himself, in their ranks. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-rajasthan-royals-have-enough-options-to-play-around-says-skipper-sanju-samson/articleshow/90490906.cms

Australians will remember Warne at a televised memorial service at his home stadium in Melbourne on Wednesday, with nearly 50,000 people to attend the venue where the spin-bowling great captured his 700th Test wicket against Ashes foes England. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/australia-to-say-farewell-to-lovable-rogue-shane-warne/articleshow/90490354.cms

Punjab Kings scored 208/5 in 19 overs in reply to RCB's 205/2 to register a five-wicket win in Match-3 of the Indian Premier League 2022, played at Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on Sunday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-punjab-kings-bhanuka-rajapaksa-calls-win-over-rcb-as-confidence-booster/articleshow/90489260.cms

Ahead of his team's first match against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday, Varun Aaron talked to TimesofIndia.com about what he is learning from Gujarat Titans head coach and prominent former India pacer Ashish Nehra, his Team India comeback aspirations and how his overall speed has been affected by injuries. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-i-have-devoted-my-life-to-bowling-fast-and-can-produce-great-results-for-gujarat-titans-for-a-team-india-comeback-says-varun-aaron/articleshow/90488879.cms

Despite Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 81 and 41 runs from Rohit Sharma, MI failed to defend 177, with Axar Patel and Lalit Yadav's knocks helping Delhi Capitals complete a four-wicket win with 10 balls to spare. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-rohit-sharma-disappointed-but-says-this-is-not-the-end-for-mumbai-indians/articleshow/90488049.cms

Punjab Kings all-rounder Odean Smith's pyrotechnics against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have earned him a huge following, with fans going all out to praise his unbeaten 25-run cameo, which came off just eight deliveries and helped his side win their opening game by five wickets. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-odean-smiths-eight-ball-25-for-punjab-kings-has-fans-in-awe/articleshow/90487665.cms

Packed with multiple match-winners in their ranks, heavyweights Rajasthan Royals (RR) face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a clash of former champions on Tuesday as both the sides aim for a winning start in the tournament. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-rr-vs-srh-rajasthan-royals-and-sunrisers-hyderabad-aim-for-winning-start/articleshow/90487922.cms

Armed with hard-hitting all-rounders, new entrants Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants would aim to start their IPL campaign on a winning note when they square off here on Monday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-gujarat-titans-lucknow-super-giants-aim-for-winning-start-on-debut/articleshow/90472155.cms

New Zealand batter Mark Chapman has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Netherlands after testing positive for COVID-19. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/new-zealand-batter-mark-chapman-out-of-odi-series-against-netherlands-after-testing-covid-19-positive/articleshow/90472359.cms

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has slammed the current side's lack of "spirit and fight" as they hurtled towards a series loss in the West Indies. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/michael-vaughan-slams-lack-of-england-fight-against-west-indies/articleshow/90470211.cms

England captain Joe Root is under pressure again after the team suffered a batting collapse against the West Indies on day three of the series decider, with former skipper Michael Vaughan saying Root has run out of fuel. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/frazzled-captain-joe-root-under-pressure-again-after-england-collapse-in-caribbean/articleshow/90471180.cms

Mumbai Police will provide green corridors for the movement of buses carrying players and staff for the IPL 2022 season to ensure that they reach the venues for playing and practice in time and do not get stuck in traffic. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/mumbai-police-to-provide-green-corridors-for-smooth-movement-of-ipl-players/articleshow/90457726.cms

Quitting captaincy may unburden Virat Kohli the batter but the focus will still remain on the maestro in Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL-15 opener against Punjab Kings in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-rcb-vs-pbks-still-eyeing-maiden-title-triumphs-royal-challengers-bangalore-and-punjab-kings-look-to-begin-afresh/articleshow/90457730.cms

Ahead of the start of the much-awaited season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli is all excited for the cash-rich league to commence this weekend. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-virat-kohli-heads-into-matchday-weekend-with-buzz-and-excitement/articleshow/90456809.cms

Suzie Bates compiled her 12th ODI century and became the first New Zealand batter, and fourth overall, to reach 5,000 runs in the format as the hosts beat Pakistan by 71 runs to end an otherwise disappointing Women's World Cup campaign on a positive note here on Saturday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/icc-womens-world-cup-suzie-bates-12th-ton-hannah-rowes-five-for-power-new-zealand-to-71-run-win-over-pakistan/articleshow/90455761.cms

A day before the start of the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League, Rajasthan Royals were in the limelight for all the wrong reasons. According to the franchise they fired their social media team for a Twitter post about their team captain Sanju Samson. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/cheap-stunt-to-gain-attention-fans-extremely-disappointed-with-rajasthan-royals-sacking-prank/articleshow/90455831.cms

Former India Test player and ex-Wankhede Stadium curator Sudhir Naik criticized the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) after he and other former Test players of Mumbai were provided one complimentary ticket each to watch the IPL matches at Wankhede in the Vijay Merchant Stand, rather than the customary Garware Clubhouse Stand for former India cricketers. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-former-india-opener-sudhir-naik-miffed-with-wankhede-stadium-ticket-allocation/articleshow/90455293.cms

Indian cricket's crown jewel, the IPL, is back home: bigger, better and longer. It will be the first time since 2011 that 10 teams be fighting it out for the most coveted T20 trophy in world cricket. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-returns-home-bigger-than-ever/articleshow/90437581.cms

From having Virat Kohli as part of the leadership group to learning from 'captain cool' MS Dhoni during his stint with CSK, Faf du Plessis is all excited to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore in the upcoming IPL. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-was-lucky-to-see-how-ms-dhonis-brain-works-says-faf-du-plessis/articleshow/90438952.cms

The T20 format tailor-made for them, batters always attract attention for the sheer entertainment value they bring in form of huge sixes and crushing boundaries. Here's a look at batters, who are expected to shine and make a difference to the success of their respective teams in the cash-rich event, starting Saturday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-the-ones-who-let-their-bat-do-the-talking/articleshow/90435317.cms

Australia overcame a few anxious moments before getting past Bangladesh by five-wickets, a win that ensured them a top-of-the-table finish after the group stage matches of the ICC Women's World Cup on Friday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/womens-world-cup-australia-vs-bangladesh-australia-survive-bangladesh-scare-finish-on-top/articleshow/90436321.cms

Australia will play two Tests in Sri Lanka as part of an all-format series when they tour the country in June and July for the first time since 2016, both cricket boards said on Friday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/australia-to-tour-sri-lanka-for-all-format-series/articleshow/90434567.cms

The most successful franchise in the Indian Premier League -- Mumbai Indians, in a revamped avatar is all set to take on the nine other teams in the upcoming 15th edition of the cricketing extravaganza. Apart from retaining Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Kieron Pollard and Suryakumar Yadav, the five-time champions made some very interesting purchases in the February auction. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-full-league-stage-schedule-for-mumbai-indians-matches-timings-venues-and-full-squad/articleshow/90206924.cms

One of the most consistent teams in recent times, Delhi Capitals will look to go the whole distance this time, when Rishabh Pant and co. begin their IPL 2022 campaign from March 27 onwards. The 2020 runners-up face their arch rivals Mumbai Indians in their lung opener. A strong set of retained players along with some excellent buys at the auction table make Delhi a formidable unit. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-full-league-stage-schedule-for-delhi-capitals-matches-timings-venues-and-full-squad/articleshow/90206702.cms

A new skipper in Mayank Agarwal and an entirely different looking Punjab Kings will be hoping that their almost complete overhaul pays off when the franchise begins their IPL 2022 journey starting March 27. The Kings splurged a lot of money at the auction table after having only retained Mayank and Arshdeep Singh. The franchise looks a strong unit on paper but have tough competition ahead of them after being placed in Group B alongside Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-full-league-stage-schedule-for-punjab-kings-matches-timings-venues-and-full-squad/articleshow/90206340.cms

Sunrisers Hyderabad finished last among 8 teams in the last edition of the Indian Premier League. But this time, a rejuvenated team, led by the supremely talented Kane Williamson will be looking to regain its lost pride. The 2016 champions had a decent run at the auction table in February and they now go into the 15th edition of the tournament with some major changes. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-full-league-stage-schedule-for-sunrisers-hyderabad-matches-timings-venues-and-full-squad/articleshow/90206569.cms

One of the two new teams in the Indian Premier League and also the most expensive franchise ever -- the Lucknow Super Giants are all set to make their debut this year in cricket's biggest T20 franchise carnival. The Lucknow based franchise owned by Sanjeev Goenka’s RPSG Group will be led by the very talented batting sensation -- KL Rahul. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-full-league-stage-schedule-for-lucknow-super-giants-matches-timings-venues-and-full-squad/articleshow/90206806.cms

It took Azhar Ali 94 matches to achieve the milestone, and he becomes only the fifth Pakistan batsman and 54th in all to cross the 7,000 Test-run mark on the day three of the series-deciding third Test against Australia in Lahore. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/pakistan-vs-australia-pakistans-azhar-ali-reaches-7000-run-milestone-in-test-cricket/articleshow/90395592.cms

Indian Premier League has served as a huge platform for the upcoming cricketers to make their mark over the past 14 editions and the trend is expected to continue when the 2022 season kicks off on Saturday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-debutants-expected-to-make-impact/articleshow/90394554.cms