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Sanju Samson joined the Rajasthan Royals (RR) team on Monday after suffering finger surgery last month. Samson was receiving treatment at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, and it was doubtful if he would immediately take wickets. Keeping Dhruv Jurel in case Samson isn't fit could be a possibility. In the fifth Twenty20 International against England in February, Jurel had also maintained wicket in place of Samson after the latter was struck on the finger by a delivery from Jofra Archer while batting. Riyan Parag will start for RR after fully recovering from a shoulder injury. In the second stage of the Ranji Trophy, the batting all-rounder made his comeback after recovering from the injury that prevented him from playing in the Twenty20 Internationals against South Africa and England. Against Saurashtra, he bowled 26 overs and struck a half-century in the opening innings. RR will play back-to-back home games against the Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati on March 26 and 30, following their inaugural match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on March 23.

Virat Kohli, famous Indian batsman, has declared his immediate retirement from Test cricket. In 123 Test matches, the former captain of India amassed 9230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 hundreds. As cricket moved to three formats and a vibrant franchise ecosystem, Kohli also left as India's most successful Test captain and a passionate champion for the longest format. "It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket," Kohli said on Instagram on Monday, May 12. To be honest, I had no idea the path this format would lead me down. It has put me to the test, molded me, and given me lifelong lessons. "Playing in whites carries a very particular meaning. The long days, the quiet grind, and the little moments that nobody notices but that stick with you forever. It's difficult for me to leave this format, but it feels right. It has returned far more than I could have imagined after I gave it everything I had. "I'm leaving with a heart full of appreciation for the game, the teammates I played with, and everyone who helped me feel like I was seen. "I'll always grin when I think back on my Test career. #269, concluding." Following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin, Kohli's decision to leave Test cricket marks a significant change that Indian cricket hasn't seen since the departures of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman in 2012 and then Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag. Months after being a member of a squad that won the ODI World Cup, Kohli made his Test debut in 2011 against the West Indies at Sabina Park. After a difficult first year of adjusting to the longer format, he settled in in 2012 with a brilliant 116 against Australia in Adelaide, a place that would hold great meaning for him. He returned to the South Australian capital for India's subsequent tour in 2014, where he led the team as a stand-in captain and scored twin hundreds in a close loss. Following MS Dhoni's retirement in Melbourne a few weeks later, Kohl

South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets in the first semi-final and secured their spot in the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup final for the first time thanks to a four-wicket haul from Ashleigh van Wyk and a blistering 24-ball 37 from opener Jemma Botha. Australia chose to play in sunny Kuala Lumpur, and they were immediately at a disadvantage when quick bowler Nthabiseng Nini trapped Ines McKeon leg before wicket on the opening delivery. At the bowler's end, skipper Lucy Hamilton's punch bounced off Nini's fingers onto the non-striker's stumps, and Grace Lyons, who had been promoted up the order, was run out after backing up too far. The South African bowlers, Hamilton and Caoimhe Bray, were cautious and stuck to a wicket-to-wicket line. Only halfway through the fifth over did Australia score their first boundary, but Hamilton soon added a couple more off Nini. Then South Africa's skipper, Kayla Reyneke, missed a sweep and hit in her opening over, putting her opposite number in front of the stumps. Australia failed to score a boundary in 7.3 overs while South Africa put on a spin strangle. In 47 balls, Bray and Eleanor Larosa combined for 27 runs for the fourth wicket. After Larosa was dismissed by a spectacular return catch by Seshnie Naidu, van Wyk took charge and destroyed the Australia lower middle order, taking four wickets in three overs. For Australia to reach 105 for 8 on a strong batting strip, Ella Briscoe's undefeated 17-ball 27 was essential. It wasn't anticipated that South Africa's pursuit would be easy against an Australian attack that hadn't given up more than 100 points during the tournament. But Botha wasted little time. Botha started out by hitting back-to-back fours against Larosa in the opening over, batting far down the track to nullify any movement. A Chloe Ainsworth in-ducker quickly defeated Simone Lorens, who also began with a four. However, Botha was unstoppable. South Africa quickly reached 50 for 2 in six overs thanks to he

GT vs KKR match details IPL 2025: GT vs KKR 39 Match Details Match: GT vs KKR IPL Match: 39 Date: Monday, April 21, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM (IST) Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata Livestreaming: JioHotstar IPL 2025, KKR vs. GT Prediction: The 8th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) will pit the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against the Gujarat Titans (GT). The team captained by Ajinkya Rahane will be itching to recover from their putting-down loss at the hands of the Punjab Kings. In Match 39 of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025), the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will play the Gujarat Titans (GT) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday, April 21. Prior to the match, the team captained by Ajinkya Rahane suffered a humiliating defeat to Punjab Kings (PBKS) after failing to reach 112. Kolkata ended up falling dramatically to be taken over for 95 after needing only 60 runs to win with eight wickets left. After their defeat, KKR is now in seventh place in the standings with three victories from seven games and six points. Due to their middle-order problems, which include Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, and Ramandeep Singh failing to meet their previous demands, the reigning champions are having difficulty. As they advance in the tournament, KKR will need to make several corrections and will be eager to get back on track in the next match. Gujarat, on the other hand, entered the match having defeated the Delhi Capitals (DC) by seven wickets. With 5 wins from seven games and 10 points overall, the Shubman Gill-led team is dominating the standings in the current season. With a combined effort from the bowling and batting teams, GT is just one wicket ahead. GT vs KKR Head-to-Head Record Total Matches Played: 4 GT Won: 2 KKR Won: 1 No Result: 1 KKR vs. GT: PREDICTED PLAYING XIs: Kolkata Knight Riders: Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Hars

On Thursday, May 15, Tim David had a great time swimming at the famous M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in a time of a lot of rain. Tim David, a batsman for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), had a great day at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday, May 15, swimming in the pouring rain. When his teammates were spotted running from the field, David chose to show up in his shorts and swim on one of the wet covers. Some of his teammates congratulated the Australian batter when he returned to the dressing room, while others looked taken aback by his clear excitement. A video of David having a good time in the rain in Bengaluru was shared by RCB on their official social media accounts. In the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), David has been one of RCB's top batting performers. In eight innings, he recorded 186 runs at a strike rate of 193.75 and an average of 93. On Saturday, May 17, when the IPL 2025 resumes, RCB will play the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at home. For the defending champions to maintain their hopes of making the playoffs, they must win the match. If the Rajat Patidar-led RCB wins on Saturday, they would advance to the playoffs as the first team in the tournament's 18th edition. The curtain-raiser between RCB and KKR took place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22. After Krunal Pandya's outstanding three-for, the visiting team held Ajinkya Rahane's team to 174/8. After Phil Salt and Virat Kohli struck thrilling half-centuries, RCB easily defeated the target in reply. With seven wickets and 22 balls remaining, the Royal Challengers easily won thanks to Patidar's explosive 34 off 16 balls.

MI vs. KKR Match Preview: MI will play the reigning champions, KKR, in the 12th game of the current Indian Premier League 2025 on Monday, March 31. The match will take place at Mumbai's famous Wankhede Stadium and kick off at 7:30 PM. MI will try to make the most of their first home game of the season if they can. Mumbai will be looking to resume their winning ways after suffering two straight defeats going into the match. Following their first defeat at the hands of CSK in Chennai, they suffered another setback, this time against GT at Ahmedabad's storied Narendra Modi Stadium. With a negative NRR of 1.163, the team is presently ranked ninth on the points table. However, after winning their last game, the Kolkata Knight Riders are feeling extremely secure despite starting the season with a loss. With two points and a negative NRR of 0.308, the three-time winners are presently ranked seventh in the standings. MI vs. KKR Match Details: Match: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 12th Match IPL 2025 Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Date & Time: Monday, March 31, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) Streaming: JioHotstar Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report: Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium has long been renowned for having a batting-friendly surface. High-scoring confrontations are frequent at this location because of its narrow boundaries. Throughout the game, the pitch stays intact. Additionally, the pursuing team will have an advantage if there is dew in the second part of the game. Because of this, the captain who wins the toss will want to bowl first in order to maximize the lighting situations. Head-to-Head: Matches Played: 34 Mumbai Indians: 23 Kolkata Knight Riders: 11 MI vs KKR Match Winner Prediction This time, both teams appear to be playing really well. The Mumbai Indians, the hosts, are ahead in this match, though. Furthermore, hitters like Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, and SKY may inflict the majority of the damage on the KKR bowlers in this match. MI vs KKR Predicted