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Akash Madhwal, the standout performer for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2023 Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), firmly asserts that he does not perceive himself as a mere substitute for Jasprit Bumrah. Instead, he wholeheartedly embraces the role bestowed upon him by the team and takes great satisfaction in fulfilling his entrusted responsibilities. With Bumrah and Jofra Archer injured, Madhwal took the opportunity to shine, claiming remarkable figures of 5/5 in 3.3 overs. His exceptional performance helped the five time IPL winners secure an emphatic 81-run victory and advance to the next stage of the tournament. With thirteen…

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Akash Madhwal was just a couple of weeks short of his 26th birthday when he first represented his state. In an era where talents are identified by the time they’re in their teens, and then fast-tracked through age-group teams, his career trajectory has been decidedly unusual. On May 24, Madhwal put his name up in lights at one of Indian cricket’s most storied venues, finishing with scarcely believable figures of 5-5 at Chepauk to scuttle Lucknow Super Giants’ hopes in the IPL’s Eliminator round. We can talk at length about the Mumbai Indians’ team environment, and the scouting network…

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After many weeks of deliberations and much back and forth between the region’s cricket powers, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has succeeded in getting approval for its hybrid-hosting model for the Asia Cup in September. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has agreed to their proposal to host between four and six matches in Pakistan in the initial round, before the remainder of the tournament, including the final, is played at a neutral venue. Sources in Pakistan confirmed this development, though there has yet been no agreement on the neutral venue. Pakistan would prefer that it was the United Arab…

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Uncapped Worcestershire seamer Josh Tongue has earned a call-up to England’s 16-man Test squad for the one-off match against Ireland next month. Tongue is expected to provide cover for the experienced pacer James Anderson, who is recovering from a minor groin strain. Additionally, Ollie Robinson’s ankle issue is likely to prevent him from featuring in the Test at Lord’s. Alongside Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes, Matthew Potts, and Mark Wood, the 25-year-old pacer will form part of the fast bowling department for the match commencing on June 1. Tongue’s journey has been marked by resilience, as he battled a shoulder injury…

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Things are going very well for cricket as far as inclusion in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 is concerned. Sources in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have both confirmed to Revsportz that unless something goes dramatically wrong in the next month or so, cricket is all set to be announced as an Olympic sport at the IOC session in Mumbai in October 2023. While the ICC has pitched for cricket’s inclusion by saying that it will also add a huge value monetarily for the IOC and allow it to establish a foothold in…

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Allan Border, the ex-Australian captain, has expressed his reservations regarding the national side’s decision to not participate in any warm-up matches ahead of the highly anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) final against India and the upcoming Ashes series against England. In his view, the absence of warm-up matches may hinder Australia’s preparation and acclimatization to the conditions they will encounter in these crucial encounters. To gear up for the six upcoming Tests, the Australian team has opted to engage in an intensive training camp held in Beckenham. This rigorous camp will include various activities aimed at enhancing their performance, such…

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