Selection for World Cup will depend on how others perceive my game: R Ashwin
Cricket | June 28, 2018 0:13 ISTSince getting the axe in the 50-over format, Ashwin had been repeatedly asked about his future and as usual, gave a pointed reply.
Since getting the axe in the 50-over format, Ashwin had been repeatedly asked about his future and as usual, gave a pointed reply.
Afghanistan mystery spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman said he is mastering a new delivery he learnt from R Ashwin during his IPL 2018 stint.
KXIP need a thumping win against the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings to make it to the last four and they are also dependent on other results.
Punjab had started the season with a string of wins before going off the boil and are currently placed at the seventh position with 12 points, but still have a slender chance of making it to the play-off.
Despite losses to Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, KXIP are in the top half of the league with 12 points while RCB are still languishing at the second last place in the table.
Narine was once again their match-winner for his stellar knock and also getting the important wicket of the dangerous Rahul, who has now completed 500 runs in this IPL.
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Kings XI Punjab by 31 runs after the hosts managed to score 214/8 in reply to the visitors' mammoth 245/6.
Sunrisers Hyderabad claimed sweet revenge on their turf as their bowlers bamboozled the Kings XI Punjab batsman one by one, winning the match by 13 runs.
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Shreyas Iyer tried his bit with 57 off 45 balls, but that was not enough, as the trio of Ankit Rajpoot, Andrew Tye and Mujeeb ur Rahman picked up two wickets apiece to derail Delhi Daredevils' chase.
Gayle completed a hat-trick of half-centuries with an unbeaten 62 from 38 balls that had five fours and six sixes while Rahul helped himself to a 60 off only 27 balls.
The battle at the Eden Gardens will see Gayle facing the spin challenge of KKR with West Indies teammate Sunil Narine and India sensation Kuldeep Yadav leading the attack.
A Gayle-storm brewed in Mohali as Kings XI Punjab's 'Universe boss' Chris Gayle went on to score his 6th ton in the IPL and his first of the season as his unbeaten century gave the hosts a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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The southern outfit who have made a comeback in the cash-rich league after serving a two-year suspension, roared in their previous two encounters and once again proved why they are one of the serious contenders for the title.
The Kings XI Punjab head coach Brad Hodge feels that his team has an 'extremely dangerous' unit and has many match winners who can lead the team this season.
Under new leaders Gambhir (Delhi) and Ashwin (Punjab), both outfits will want to make a fresh start and make the most of the talent pool they have in their ranks.
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According to the 39-year-old former India opener, a bowler is more effective in captaincy role than a batsman.
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