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Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen sees shades of the title-winning Rajasthan Royals side of 2008 in Gujarat Titans, who have consistently found ways to win matches in the ongoing IPL season. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-gujarat-titans-remind-me-of-rajasthan-royals-of-2008-under-shane-warne-says-kevin-pietersen/articleshow/91205213.cms

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As Team India captain Rohit Sharma turned 35 on Saturday, here's a trip down the memory lane to relive some of the achievements of the opening batsman who recently took over the reins of the Indian team from Virat Kohli. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/india-captain-rohit-sharma-turns-35/articleshow/91201494.cms

Lucknow Super Giants' all-rounder Krunal Pandya was thrilled that his "hard work" at the nets and help from former India spinner Rahul Sanghvi transformed into good bowling form for LSG against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League match here on Friday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-lsgs-krunal-pandya-credits-rahul-sanghvi-for-his-improved-bowling-form/articleshow/91200638.cms

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has rescheduled the Ranji Trophy knockouts in Bangalore by two days. Earlier, the quarterfinals of the tournament were to begin on June 4, but they will now kick off from June 6. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/bcci-revises-ranji-trophy-kos-dates-final-from-june-22-now/articleshow/91201006.cms

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Punjab Kings' senior opener Shikhar Dhawan deserves all the accolades which have been coming for him. Shastri added that while Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have received a lot of attention with their batting, Dhawan has been a serious player sandwiched between the two talismanic batters. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-shikhar-dhawan-deserves-all-the-accolades-hes-getting-says-ravi-shastri/articleshow/91180008.cms

England's new Test skipper Ben Stokes must learn to trust his own decisions rather than "captain by committee" and should perhaps limit his bowling responsibilities to prevent burnout, former captain Nasser Hussain said. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/nasser-hussain-warns-ben-stokes-against-captaining-by-committee/articleshow/91176980.cms

Frustrated by the unending struggle of its pacers, Mumbai Indians have brought in seasoned campaigner Dhawal Kulkarni, who may be considered for the remaining IPL games if he does well in the training sessions. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-pacer-dhawal-kulkarni-joins-mumbai-indians-squad/articleshow/91176041.cms

While criticism has mounted over spinner Rashid Khan's inability to provide the sucker-punch with his bowling for his franchise Gujarat Titans in the current edition of the IPL, it can't be denied that what he hasn't been unable to achieve with his bowling, the 23-year-old is trying to do that with the bat this year. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-rashid-khan-fast-becoming-the-perfect-finisher/articleshow/91174048.cms

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has revealed how his then skipper Sourav Ganguly spooked him so much by pulling a prank the night before his debut at the 2000 ICC Knockout tournament that he could not sleep the whole night. On the night before the clash, Ganguly asked Yuvraj if he would open in the all-important match the next day. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/when-a-sourav-ganguly-prank-gave-debutant-yuvraj-singh-sleepless-night/articleshow/91175954.cms

New Zealand pacer Tim Southee opened up on Kolkata Knight Riders' struggles with their opening pair in batting, saying chopping and changing isn't ideal but the team is still trying to find the right combination in the ongoing IPL. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-chopping-and-changing-isnt-ideal-says-kkrs-tim-southee/articleshow/91174514.cms

More than a week after Mahendra Singh Dhoni's magic floored Mumbai Indians in a nerve-wracking thriller, former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg has hailed the former India and CSK skipper's finishing skills, saying no target is big for the legendary wicketkeeper-batter because he believes in himself. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-brad-hogg-believes-ms-dhonis-reputation-as-a-finisher-demoralises-bowlers/articleshow/91173441.cms

England have appointed all-rounder Ben Stokes as their Test captain to succeed Joe Root in the job, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday. Root, 31, stepped down earlier this month after England won one of their previous 17 Tests, a run which included a 4-0 Ashes thrashing in Australia and a 1-0 series defeat in West Indies. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/ben-stokes-succeeds-joe-root-as-englands-test-captain/articleshow/91149459.cms

Factbox on England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who succeeded Joe Root as England Test captain on Thursday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/factbox-england-test-captain-ben-stokes/articleshow/91149575.cms

Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan said on Wednesday that he told his batting partner Rahul Tewatia during the final overs of their chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad not to panic if they face a dot ball or two and instead focus on hitting the next ball and finishing the match. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-gujarat-titans-rashid-khan-told-rahul-tewatia-not-to-panic-focus-on-hitting-next-ball-against-sunrisers-hyderabad/articleshow/91147321.cms

Describing Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Umran Malik as a "gem", New Zealand bowling great Daniel Vettori says the youngster's raw pace generates anxiety among batters and brings an "X-factor" to the game. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-umran-malik-is-a-gem-but-should-be-managed-carefully-says-daniel-vettori/articleshow/91147093.cms

Mumbai Indians have roped in left-arm spinner Kumar Kartikeya Singh as a replacement for injured Mohd Arshad Khan for the remainder of the Indian Premier League. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-mumbai-indians-rope-in-kumar-kartikeya-singh-for-injured-arshad-khan/articleshow/91146415.cms

Fast bowling has always been a very exciting thing to watch on a cricket field. A genuine fast bowler on his run-up is a sight to behold and the sight of the batter's furniture being disturbed after being beaten by sheer pace always gives an adrenaline rush to those watching. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-watch-a-152-8kmph-scorcher-how-umran-malik-clean-bowled-a-well-set-wriddhiman-saha-in-gt-vs-srh-match/articleshow/91145239.cms

Umran Malik's five-wicket haul had almost sealed the deal for Sunrisers Hyderabad, but some brilliant late order hitting by Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan took the game away from SRH on Wednesday here at the Wankhede Stadium. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-gt-vs-srh-will-do-it-one-day-says-pace-sensation-umran-malik-on-hitting-155-kmph/articleshow/91142414.cms

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene, a member of the ICC's Cricket Committee, feels going forward the third umpire should intervene in case the on-field officials get above-waist no balls wrong in the course of a match. Jayawrdene believes the ICC Cricket Committee should hold a discussion on whether the third umpire should alert the on-field umpires in such a scenario. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-jayawardene-in-favour-of-third-umpire-intervention-in-above-waist-no-balls/articleshow/91128152.cms

Rajasthan Royals will celebrate the extraordinary life of legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne, who died recently, during their Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians on Saturday. The franchise said Warne's brother, Jason will also be part of the celebration as he has accepted an invitation from the Jaipur-based side. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-rr-to-celebrate-warnes-life-in-ipl-match-against-mi-on-saturday/articleshow/91127910.cms

Bangladesh on Wednesday recalled off-spinner Nayeem Hasan to replace injured all-rounder Mehidy Hasan for the first Test against Sri Lanka next month. Mehidy, a vital cog in the Test and one-day side, has been ruled out of at least the first Test against Sri Lanka with a finger injury. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/bangladesh-vs-sri-lanka-bangladesh-recall-nayeem-hasan-for-injured-mehidy-hasan/articleshow/91128314.cms

Former captain Shahid Afridi has called for making the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) a totally independent body, with no interference from the government in its matters. "I feel the PCB should be independent from the government. The appointment of the chairman and CEO of the board should not be managed by the government. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/pcb-should-be-independent-from-the-government-says-shahid-afridi/articleshow/91127383.cms

Delhi Capitals' assistant coach Shane Watson has urged his side to play at their best capabilities for the whole 40 overs of a match in the second half of the tournament in order to stake a claim for a spot in the IPL 2022 playoffs. After registering three wins and four losses in their first seven matches, Delhi is currently at seventh place in the points table. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-have-to-be-consistently-playing-at-our-best-for-whole-40-overs-says-dcs-shane-watson/articleshow/91125809.cms

Young left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh could soon be walking into the national T20 side after consistent performances in the IPL over the last three seasons, feels former India coach Ravi Shastri. Arshdeep, who made his IPL debut in 2019, is into his fourth season with Punjab Kings. He was among the two players retained by the franchise ahead of the mega auction. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/arshdeep-singh-moving-up-the-ranks-quickly-and-could-be-walking-into-indian-team-ravi-shastri/articleshow/91124602.cms

England are set to return to a split-coaching structure after ECB's new Managing Director Rob Key made his first major decision by advertising for two new head coaches. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/ecb-advertises-for-separate-red-and-white-ball-coaching-job/articleshow/91119487.cms

Former West Indies speedster Ian Bishop reckons Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson is wasting good form and opportunity to press for a recall in the Indian T20 set up by not playing impactful innings in the IPL. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-sanju-samson-wasting-good-form-and-opportunity-to-press-for-international-recall-says-ian-bishop/articleshow/91117969.cms

"Some of the shots he played you can't buy them", raved Kevin Pietersen, who backed Jos Buttler to continue his stellar show in the IPL as he is in "sublime" form. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-kevin-pietersen-backs-jos-buttler-to-continue-sensational-run/articleshow/91097736.cms

When a gangly teenager named Mukesh Choudhary, all of 16 back in the day, bowled for the first time at the 22-yards academy, there was some spark which convinced former national selector Surendra Bhave to believe that his newest ward will make it big. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/i-always-believed-that-mukesh-is-destined-for-bigger-things-coach-surendra-bhave/articleshow/91098621.cms

NEW DELHI: The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has passed the half-way mark after a month of high-octane action in the world's richest Twenty20 cricket tournament. Here's a look at five talking points from the first half of the season. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/jos-buttler-tons-to-virat-kohli-ducks-the-hits-and-misses-of-ipl-2022-so-far/articleshow/91095290.cms

The speed gun radar will be functioning overtime when Lockie Ferguson's 150 click thunderbolts meets its match in rising pace sensation Umran Malik's toe-crushers as table toppers Gujarat Titans clash with close-on-heels Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL on Wednesday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-its-ferguson-vs-umran-as-in-form-teams-gujarat-titans-and-sunrisers-hyderabad-face-off/articleshow/91095008.cms

In his 200th IPL game, Shikhar Dhawan blazed with the bat and scored an unbeaten 88* off 59 balls before Punjab Kings clinched an 11-run victory over the Chennai Super Kings on Monday in yet another last-over finish. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-result-will-take-care-of-itself-believes-shikhar-dhawan-who-trusts-the-process/articleshow/91092071.cms

Former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan feels former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's skills as a finisher are second to none in the IPL, even as the veteran wicketkeeper-batter is at the fag end of his career. Appreciation for Dhoni the finisher has continued to pour in after he won the game for Chennai Super Kings against Mumbai India at the DY Patil Stadium on April 21. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-ms-dhoni-is-the-ultimate-finisher-says-irfan-pathan/articleshow/91073593.cms

While some of the captains of the 10 franchises have been outperforming on individual levels, and that has reflected in their teams' overall performances as well, there are a few skippers who have not lived up to their reputations and that has in turn played a role in the downfall of their sides, at least in the first half of the tournament. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-aye-aye-captain-how-the-10-skippers-have-fared-so-far-this-season/articleshow/91070244.cms

Virat Kohli deserves more respect and will fight his way out of an alarming slump which hit a new low when he suffered a second successive golden duck in the IPL, fellow cricket stars say. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-virat-kohli-anxious-and-fried-but-will-battle-out-of-alarming-slump/articleshow/91070004.cms

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RCB would hope their star batter Kohli gets back among the runs besides a much improved performance by the batting unit after a shocker in the previous game, where they were hammered by Sunrisers Hyderabad in a nine-wicket defeat. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-rcb-vs-rr-virat-kohlis-form-in-focus-as-rcb-face-rajasthan-royals-and-the-jos-buttler-juggernaut/articleshow/91067484.cms

Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene has hinted at a few changes after repeated failures of the star-studded batting-line up and is also concerned about the drastic drop in form of star opener Ishan Kishan. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/need-to-review-this-mumbai-indians-coach-mahela-jayawardene-on-repeated-batting-failures/articleshow/91066174.cms

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) may not be having the best of times on the field in IPL 2022, but donning traditional South Indian attire, they turned on the heat on the dance floor recently for teammate and New Zealand batsman Devon Conway's wedding celebrations. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/watch-csk-players-in-top-form-on-the-dance-floor-at-devon-conways-wedding/articleshow/91065587.cms

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli took to social media to extend his wishes to compatriot and batting great Sachin Tendulkar, who turned 49 on Sunday. "Happy birthday to one of the greatest. Have a good one Sachin paji," said Kohli in an Instagram story. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/virat-kohli-extends-greeting-to-sachin-tendulkar-on-his-49th-birthday/articleshow/91049434.cms

Russell achieved this feat during the clash against Gujarat Titans at the DY Patil stadium. He dismissed Abhinav Manohar, Lockie Ferguson, Rahul Tewatia and Yash Dayal in the 20th over of the GT innings to restrict them at 156/9. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/kkrs-andre-russell-first-bowler-in-ipl-to-take-four-wickets-in-an-over/articleshow/91045837.cms

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After his team's defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday, Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) head coach Brendon McCullum backed his batters and said that they have been 'predominantly' good. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-kkr-coach-brendon-mccullum-backs-his-batters-after-defeat-against-gujarat-titans/articleshow/91046211.cms

After a couple of losses in their opening games, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have enjoyed a five-match winning streak and head coach Tom Moody has attributed role clarity for the recent success. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-coach-tom-moody-credits-srhs-recent-success-to-role-clarity/articleshow/91045465.cms

Delhi Capitals (DC) doesn't stand for what happened in the last over against Rajasthan Royals (RR), asserted assistant coach Shane Watson, adding that the players have to accept umpire's decision and it is completely "unacceptable" for someone to enter the field of play. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-delhi-capitals-dont-stand-for-what-happened-have-to-accept-umpires-decision-says-shane-watson-on-no-ball-row/articleshow/91023072.cms

Abid was diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome after he complained of chest pain during a domestic first-class match in Pakistan in December. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/pakistans-abid-ali-cleared-to-return-four-months-after-angioplasty/articleshow/91025934.cms

Ben Stokes has backed Joe Root to continue his run-scoring spree with the bat, offering his England team mate "nothing but love, respect and support" after his decision to quit Test captaincy. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/ben-stokes-backs-good-friend-joe-root-to-keep-shining-with-the-bat/articleshow/91024795.cms

Rajasthan Royals' opener Jos Buttler, who scored a scintillating 116 runs off just 65 balls against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League match on Friday, said it was a 'special' knock and he is enjoying the best form of his life. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-enjoying-the-best-form-of-my-life-says-rajasthans-jos-buttler-after-special-century-against-delhi/articleshow/91023636.cms

Jos Buttler scored another T20 century to power Rajasthan Royals to the top of the Indian Premier League table but Friday's 15-run win over Delhi Capitals was overshadowed by farcical protests over an umpiring decision in the final over. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2022-delhi-capitals-vs-rajasthan-royals-fracas-over-umpires-decision-mars-jos-buttlers-brilliance/articleshow/91022437.cms

English county cricket club Gloucestershire announced on Friday they had signed former Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir on a three-match deal. The 30-year-old, who played 36 Tests, 61 one-day internationals and 50 Twenty20s, will be available for Gloucestershire's County Championship division one games against Surrey, Hampshire and Somerset. Amir will provide cover for fellow Pakistani bowler Naseem Shah, who has been ruled out of action for the next month with a shoulder injury. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/ex-pakistan-paceman-mohammad-amir-signs-for-gloucestershire/articleshow/91002017.cms