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Overview It would be easy to see this match as some sort of formality. After all, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are right in the thick of the scrap for play-off places, while Sunrisers Hyderabad, along with Delhi Capitals, are already out of contention. But when you consider that Hyderabad have had the better of this rivalry, and also that Bangalore have an appalling record at this venue, it no longer seems like a free hit for Faf du Plessis and his side. Neither side comes into this encounter in great form. Bangalore enjoyed that thumping win in Jaipur, but have…

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has identified three promising talents – Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris and Omair Bin Yousaf – as potential superstars for the upcoming 2023 World Cup. He believes these players have the potential to establish themselves in the longer run and make a significant impact on the international stage. “As far as promising youngsters are concerned, Saim Ayub, Omair Bin Yousaf, and Mohammad Haris are potential superstars in my opinion. They just to focus hard and do simple things properly without burdening themselves with the pressure of international cricket,” said Babar Azam while speaking to Cricwick. When it…



-Swapnil Mukherjee Internazionale of Milan are into the final of the Champions League for the first time since 2010. Inter, who were also champions of Europe in 1963-64 and 1964-65, beat AC Milan, their city rivals, 1-0 in the semi-final second leg at the San Siro. A goal from Lautaro Martinez, their captain, midway through the second half was enough to seal a 3-0 aggregate victory against Milan, seven-times champions of Europe. Inter will face either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the final in Istanbul in June. That tie is locked at 1-1 heading into Wednesday’s second leg at…

With only one year remaining for the 2024 T20 World Cup, former India captain and coach Ravi Shastri believes it is time to provide young players with the opportunities in the shortest format. He further expressed his intention to preserve the experience and form of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the challenges of ODI and Test cricket, while simultaneously nurturing and blooding talented youngsters in the exhilarating arena of the shortest format. “Virat (Kohli) and Rohit (Sharma) are right where Sachin, Rahul Dravid, and Sourav (Ganguly) and (VVS) Laxman were. So, you know there is a template before you.…

In I Think, Therefore I Play, Andrea Pirlo’s superb autobiography, there is a small passage about the 2005 Champions League final, where Liverpool came from 3-0 down at half-time to beat AC Milan on penalties. “There are always lessons to be found in the darkest moments,” writes Pirlo. “It’s a moral obligation to dig deep and find that little glimmer of hope or pearl of wisdom. You might hit upon an elegant phrase that stays with you and makes the journey that little less bitter. I’ve tried with Istanbul and haven’t managed to get beyond these words: for f***’s sake.”…





Jonny Bairstow has been included in England’s Test squad, in place of Ben Foakes, wicketkeeper-bat, for the one-off Test against Ireland at Lord’s, commencing on June 1. James Anderson, the 40-year-old pace bowler who is closing in on 700 Test wickets, has also been picked in the squad, despite sustaining a mild groin strain while playing county cricket for Lancashire. Meanwhile, Jofra Archer, English cricket’s prodigal fast bowler, was ruled out of the entire summer because of a recurring elbow problem. Bairstow hasn’t played for England since he suffered a freak leg injury in September last year while playing golf.…

Not too many will recall the last of Mumbai Indians’ five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles. In November 2020, the world was still coming to grips with words and phrases like ‘pandemic’, ‘lockdown’ and ‘social distancing’. The final, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, was worlds removed from the usual razzmatazz and hype. Without thousands of fans whirling and swirling like dervishes in the stands, it wasn’t even half the spectacle. In retrospect, that was also the end of the road for a great team. It was Mumbai’s fifth title in eight years, and a third in four seasons. The…