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Bengal won by 8 wickets (with 165 balls remaining)

Deep end brings the best out of battle-hardened Akash

A long and difficult journey to Ranchi culminated in a memorable first day of Test cricket for the fast bowler

How Jasprit Bumrah's advice helped Akash Deep on debut

India's debutant fast bowler picked up three wickets with the new ball to put India on top

How Bumrah's advice helped Akash Deep

Zak Crawley - joe Root was due, now England are ahead of the game

First-day century rescues England after five-wicket morning to post 302 for 7 at the close

Zak Crawley: 'Joe Root was due, now England are ahead of the game'

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Akash Deep - 'I dedicate this performance to my father'

"When I lost my father and brother in the same year, I felt I had to do something in life"

Akash Deep: 'I dedicate this performance to my father'

Manjrekar - Perfect pitch for Akash Deep's style of bowling

Sanjay Manjrekar on the debutant's performance

Manjrekar: Perfect pitch for Akash Deep's style of bowling

Akash Deep: 'Was very important to take wickets with new ball'

The Royal Challengers allrounder on his spell, and his game plans.

Akash Deep

<p><span style="color: #3598db;"><strong><a style="color: #3598db;" title="click here" href="../../player/Prithvi-Shaw/1070168" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shaw,</a></strong></span> who used to be a reliable opener, has been struggling lately and might face leaving the team before the IPL 2025 mega auction. Amre pointed out that Shaw's poor performance led to his replacement by Abishek Porel, who has been excelling with two half-centuries and a strong 36 runs. Porel's success has cemented his position as an opener, and Amre justified Shaw's omission by emphasizing Porel's impressive form.</p>

 Delhi Capitals' assistant coach, Pravin Amre, has been clear about why Prithvi Shaw was dropped from the Playing XI.

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<p>There have been talks about <span style="color: #e03e2d;"><strong><a style="color: #e03e2d;" title="click here" href="../../player/KL-Rahul/422108" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul's</a></strong></span> future as captain of Lucknow Super Giants, but assistant coach Lance Klusener clarified that there have been no discussions about removing him from the role. Klusener tried to downplay the controversy surrounding franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka's public criticism of Rahul after their loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite reports suggesting otherwise, Klusener stated that retaining Rahul for the next season has not been discussed.</p>
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LSG coach Lance Klusener finally speaks up about Sanjiv Goenka's criticism of KL Rahul in public.

<p><span style="color: #3598db;"><strong><a style="color: #3598db;" title="click here" href="../../player/Virat-Kohli/253802" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;Kohli</a></strong></span> responded to criticism about his slow strike rate by saying critics should "speak from the box." Gavaskar then countered, saying there are no hidden agendas. Now, Balwinder Singh Sandhu, a former cricketer from the 1983 World Cup-winning team, has joined the debate. He believes players should take constructive criticism from commentators and use it to improve their skills, rather than reacting defensively.&nbsp;</p>

The back-and-forth between Virat Kohli and Sunil Gavaskar has taken a new twist.

<p>Last month, the ECB clarified that players chosen for the T20 World Cup must return home by May 22 for the series against Pakistan. This decision came after England announced their squad for the tournament. England's team director mentioned that captain <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Jos-Buttler/308967" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jos Buttler</a></strong></span> preferred players to leave the IPL before the playoffs. However, this move angered Sunil Gavaskar, who urged the BCCI to take strong action against players leaving the IPL early.</p>

 Gavaskar suggested IPL teams reduce player salaries for leaving early and BCCI penalize their respective cricket boards.

<p>Delhi Capitals had a bumpy ride in the 2024 IPL season, but their captain <span style="color: #e67e23;"><strong><a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/Rishabh-Pant/931581" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant</a></strong></span> stood out with his performances. However, Pant's streak of playing every match for DC as captain and wicketkeeper-batter came to an end when he was suspended and fined for a Code of Conduct breach during a match against Rajasthan Royals. This led to him missing the next game against Royal Challengers Bangalore, which DC lost by 47 runs.</p>

Pant's absence was felt, and it dealt a blow to DC's playoff hopes.

<p>Ricky Ponting, the head coach of Delhi Capitals, confirmed that <span style="color: #236fa1;"><strong><a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/Axar-Patel/554691" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Axar Patel</a></strong></span> will be the captain for their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This decision comes after regular captain <span style="color: #236fa1;"><strong><a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/Rishabh-Pant/931581" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant</a></strong></span> was suspended by the BCCI. Ponting praised Axar, calling him an experienced international cricketer who understands the game well. Axar has been the Vice-Captain of the team for a few seasons and is excited about the opportunity to lead.</p>

Axar Patel will lead Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2024 match against RCB after BCCI bans Rishabh Pant.

<p><span style="color: #236fa1;"><strong><a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/Hardik-Pandya/625371" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a></strong></span> had a tough time in IPL 2024 as his team, Mumbai Indians, got knocked out of the playoff race early. The season was challenging for Mumbai Indians, especially for Pandya, who faced criticism after replacing Rohit Sharma as captain. Pandya's form was also poor, failing to score any half-centuries in 13 matches and only reaching 200 runs in the last match against Kolkata Knight Riders. With the ball, he took only 11 wickets, which is below his usual performance level.</p>

AB de Villiers commented on Pandya's captaincy, suggesting that it lacked sincerity at times.

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<p><span style="color: #3598db;"><strong><a style="color: #3598db;" title="click here" href="../../player/Rohit-Sharma/34102" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a></strong></span> had a conversation with KKR's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, hinting at possible tension within Mumbai Indians. The franchise faced controversies after appointing <span style="color: #3598db;"><strong><a style="color: #3598db;" title="click here" href="../../player/Hardik-Pandya/625371" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya </a></strong></span>as captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. This move upset fans, leading to poor performances by the team and their early elimination from the playoffs race. A video of Rohit's chat with Nayar before a match against Kolkata Knight Riders has raised questions about his feelings towards the situation at Mumbai Indians.</p>
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Rohit Sharma's candid conversation with KKR coach sparks controversy. 

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<p><span style="color: #3598db;"><strong><a style="color: #3598db;" title="click here" href="../../player/Sanju-Samson/425943" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sanju Samson</a></strong></span> has been selected for India's 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. Despite consistent performances for the Rajasthan Royals, he hasn't had many chances with the Indian team. This selection marks the end of a long wait for him to play in an ICC tournament. While he may have to compete with Rishabh Pant for a spot in the playing XI, Samson remains focused on his goals, including his desire for Kerala to win a domestic trophy.</p>
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Sanju Samson was picked for the T20 World Cup, but he was more concerned about Kerala cricket.

<p>In an IPL 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings, <a href="../../player/sai-sudharsan/1151288"><span style="color: #e67e23;"><strong>Sai Sudharsan</strong></span></a> of Gujarat Titans made history by scoring a century off just 50 balls, becoming the fastest Indian to reach 1000 IPL runs. He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar and <span style="color: #e67e23;"><strong><a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/ruturaj-gaikwad/1060380" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ruturaj Gaikwad's</a></strong></span> record by achieving this milestone in just 25 innings. Sudharsan's outstanding performance helped Gujarat Titans secure a crucial win in their bid to stay in the tournament.</p>

Match	Bat	Bowl	Date	Ground	Format
RCB vs MI	2*	1/55	April 11, 2024	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai	T20
England vs India	9	3/83	February 23, 2024	JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi	TEST
Kerala vs Bengal	4 & 1	1/65	February 09, 2024	St Xavier's College Ground, Thumba	TEST
India A vs Eng Lions	7 & 31	4/56 & 1/47	February 01, 2024	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad	TEST
Eng Lions vs India A	3	4/46 & 2/57	January 24, 2024	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad	TEST
Eng Lions vs India A	9	2/28	January 12, 2024	Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground, Motera, Ahmedabad	TEST
Bengal vs Andhra	2	2/95	January 05, 2024	Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam	TEST
SA A vs India A	-	0/58	December 26, 2023	Willowmoore Park, Benoni	TEST
Bengal vs Punjab	0	0/31	December 05, 2023	Dadoji Konddev Stadium, Thane	ODI
Goa vs Bengal	-	3/6	December 03, 2023	Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai	ODI
Match	Bat	Bowl	Date	Ground	Format

Format	Match	Inns	NO	Runs	Avg	SR	HS	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	1	1	-	9	9	31.03	9	-	-	-	1
FC	31	39	3	432	12	75.52	53*	-	1	28	33
List A	28	16	5	140	12.72	116.66	44	-	-	7	11
T20	42	14	7	78	11.14	144.44	17	-	-	6	4
Format	Match	Inns	NO	Runs	Avg	SR	HS	100s	50s	4s	6s

Format	Match	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBS	Avg	Econ	SR	5w	10w
Test	1	1	29	9	-	-	9	-	31.03	-	-
FC	31	39	572	432	-	-	12	-	75.52	-	-
List A	28	16	120	140	-	-	12.72	-	116.66	-	-
T20	42	14	54	78	-	-	11.14	-	144.44	-	-
Format	Match	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBS	Avg	Econ	SR	5w	10w

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