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Vaibhav Tripathi Kagiso Rabada, the South African pacer, believes that participating in the IPL will provide the Proteas with an advantage as they prepare for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India. Rabada was among several South African players who featured in the IPL 2023 season. While his ODI record in India consists of a limited number of matches, Rabada has performed creditably with 13 wickets at an average of 25.85 and an economy rate of 5.18 in seven matches. Rabada’s experience in Indian conditions and his success in previous matches there provide him with confidence heading into the…

Vaibhav Tripathi England pace bowler Ollie Robinson has defended his actions on giving Australian Usman Khawaja a send-off after taking his wicket on day 3 of the Edgbaston Test in Ashes 2023. Khawaja was dismissed by Robinson’s yorker after a well-made 141 runs as Australia got bundled out for 386. Right after removing Khawaja, the right-arm pacer was captured on camera unleashing a verbal outburst, shouting expletives directly at the departing batter. “It’s my first home Ashes and to get the big wicket at the time was special for me,” Robinson said at the post match presentation. “I think Uzzie…

On a day when persistent rain meant that only about 32 overs were bowled, Australia hit back by taking the wickets of the England openers to leave the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston evenly poised. At stumps on day three, England were 28 for 2, ahead by 35 runs. Usman Khawaja was the mainstay of Australia’s innings with a resolute 141. A lot of the action took place in a span of just four overs during the second session. After a rain break, when play resumed under lights, Scott Boland and Pat Cummins found appreciable seam movement. With all the…

Vaibhav Tripathi Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan has retuned to the national squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh. He was rested for the one-off Test against Bangladesh, in the backdrop of the ace spinner having a hectic schedule, which included playing in the IPL 2023. In an exciting development, Izharulhaq Naveed, a leg-spinner who gained recognition in Australia’s Big Bash League last season, has received his first ODI call-up. However, left-arm wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad, who was part of Afghanistan’s squad for the ODI series against Sri Lanka, was not included this time. Shahidullah, Zia-ur-Rehman, Wafadar, Mohammad Saleem, and…

Vaibhav Tripathi England spinner Moeen Ali has been penalized for violating the ICC Code of Conduct during the first Ashes Test against Australia. He has been fined 25% of his match fee as a consequence. The breach was determined to be a violation of Article 2.2, which pertains to conduct that undermines the spirit of the game. This violation has resulted in one demerit point being added to Moeen’s disciplinary record, constituting his first offense within the past two years. The infraction took place in the 89th over of Australia’s first innings at Edgbaston when Moeen applied a drying…

Paolo Maldini wasn’t even born when Cesare, his father, lifted the European Cup in 1963. By the time he came into the world in 1968, Cesare was two years into retirement after a career that scaled legendary heights. AC Milan were the first Italian team to win the European Cup, forerunner of the present-day Champions League, and it was Cesare that wore the captain’s armband that night at Wembley as Milan came from a goal down to end Benfica’s quest for a hat-trick of titles. Growing up, Paolo knew all about his father’s legacy. There was no way you could…

Baseline has been managing Satwik-Chirag for over a year now, and in that short time, they have got brands like Mastercard and Nippon Paint to back the pair. Speaking to Revsportz soon after their Indonesian Open triumph, Tuhin Mishra, founder of Baseline Ventures, said, “Satwik-Chirag are now India’s most spoken-about sports pair. And by far the best bet for Indian badminton in Paris.” Tuhin, who also managed Sindhu for eight years, went on to explain why. “If you see their consistency and the improvement, you will know they stand a very good chance to make the podium at the Olympics,”…

Written by Abhinav Bindra Throughout my life, I have been fortunate to have a constant source of inspiration and guidance in the form of my father. As an athlete, my journey towards becoming an Olympic champion was filled with challenges, setbacks, and moments of self-doubt. However, my father stood beside me, offering unwavering support, and teaching me invaluable life lessons that extend far beyond the realm of sports. In this article, I want to pay tribute to my father and share the profound impact he has had on shaping both my athletic career and the person I am today. Never…

Vaibhav Tripathi Australian opener Usman Khawaja revealed that his emotional celebration after scoring a century at Edgbaston was influenced by previous experiences of Ashes tours to England, and him getting dropped from the side. He further noted that all the banter from the English crowd spurred him to prove his detractors wrong. Khawaja’s century marked his 15th Test hundred, displaying his determination and patience. It is also his fourth century against England, but his first on English soil. “I think it was a combination of three Ashes tours in England and being dropped in two of them,” Khawaja said in…

Vaibhav Tripathi Travis Head, the Australian middle-order-bat, once again played with positive intent in the first Ashes a Edgbaston, as he essayed a quick-fire fifty. The left-handed batter was pleased with his approach, as he and opener Usman Khawaja steered Australia to safe waters after they had found themselves in early trouble at 67 for 3. The southpaw was particularly severe on England off-spinner Moeen Ali, cracking him for a slew of boundaries. “I’m really pleased with my start. I approached the innings with a more positive mindset. I’ve always believed that if there’s an opportunity to score, I want…