Author: Rahul Giri

By Boria Majumdar It is a big test for him tonight. Back at the Wankhede against MS Dhoni’s Chennai, Rohit Sharma will have to lead Mumbai back to winning ways. Getting used to life without Jasprit Bumrah, it isn’t for Rohit to play without his main strike bowler. But there aren’t many options either. After a poor season last year, many will question his captaincy if Mumbai don’t do well this year. And he knows that well. All his life, he has been asked these questions. Can he be a Test player? Can he be a good captain? Can he…

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Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is undoubtedly THE Indian Premier League (IPL) rivalry, with the franchises having combined for nine titles in 15 seasons. MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma are, by a distance, the two most successful captains in the competition’s history. They are also both coming off a disastrous 2022 season, with slightly remodelled squads attempting to get back what both view as their rightful place in the playoffs. Chennai have been involved in two close finishes, losing to Gujarat and beating Lucknow, while Mumbai were routed by the Virat Kohli – Faf du Plessis combination…

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By Shubhayan Chakraborty Overview The second weekend of the 2023 Indian Premier League sees the Rajasthan Royals take on the Delhi Capitals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. After starting with a crushing win against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan suffered a five-run loss to Punjab Kings despite scoring 192 runs. However, the potential absence of Jos Buttler, their star batter, due to a finger injury is a concern, as Rajasthan lost five out of seven games without him in 2021. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals are still searching for their first win of the tournament…

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