Cricket

Indian Premier League March 2024

Punjab Kings' star all-rounder Sikandar Raza has left Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 to participate in the upcoming T20I series between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh.

Punjab Kings players celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

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Punjab Kings' star leaves IPL 2024 midway after team's record-breaking run-chase against Kolkata Knight Riders

Sikandar Raza acknowledged that the PSL is a close second in terms of drawing large crowds but emphasised that the IPL stands out as the premier cricket league globally.

Punjab Kings and Lahore Qalandars batter, Sikandar Raza. 

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Sikandar Raza claims 'IPL is much better than PSL' and reveals 2 big reasons behind what makes India's franchise league 'biggest on the planet'

This remarkable feat was accomplished during Zimbabwe's game against Rwanda in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier 2023, held at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek.

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Watch: After getting retained by Punjab Kings, star Zimbabwe all-rounder celebrates with hat-trick, scripts history

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Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to bowl first against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2025 clash

GT won the toss and opted to bowl first against DC

Here are the playing XIs of both the sides:

DC's Axar Patel (L) and GT's Shubman Gill in frame

DC vs GT Toss Update: Gujarat Titans invite Delhi Capitals to bat first, Kagiso Rabada returns to GT fold; know playing XI of both teams

Shreyas Iyer didn't turn up to field after Punjab Kings' batting in the IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals

Shreyas Iyer's injury comes as a big blow to Punjab Kings

Shreyas Iyer didn't turn up to field after PBKS' batting against RR

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer in this frame

PBKS suffer big jolt midway through IPL 2025 clash against RR, Shreyas Iyer didn't turn up to field, know who is leading Punjab's pack?

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar showered praise on RCB fans for the heartfelt tribute that they gave to Virat Kohli at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium 

RCB fans gave a tribute to Virat Kohli at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium 

RCB's clash against KKR got abandoned due to rain

Sanjay Manjrekar hails RCB fans for 'beautiful' tribute to Virat Kohli at M. Chinnaswamy stadium

'It's something special...': Sanjay Manjrekar hails RCB fans for 'beautiful' tribute to Virat Kohli at M. Chinnaswamy stadium

Aaron Finch feels Virat Kohli put his own ego aside to decided to retire from Test cricket

Virat Kohli recently announced his Test retirement

Aaron Finch said Virat Kohli retired from Tests in the best interest of Team India

Former India captain Virat Kohli in frame

'It was about putting your own ego aside to say...': Aaron Finch isn't surprised with Virat Kohli's Test retirement

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has accused cricketers of having 'paid' fans on social media. 

MS Dhoni has scored 180 runs from 12 games this season.

CSK will take on RR in their next clash.

CSK are at the bottom of the points table. 

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Former India cricketer Suresh Raina stated that Virat Kohli should be awarded with the Bharat Ratna as he has achieved many things for India

Suresh Raina wants Virat Kohli to be honoured with the Bharat Ratna

Virat Kohli was given a fitting tribute by RCB fans at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium

Virat Kohli in this frame

'After doing so much for the country...': Ex-India star wants Virat Kohli to be honoured with this award

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Jasmine Paolini delivered a masterclass performance in front of her home fans to clinch the Italian Open title, defeating American star Coco Gauff.

Paolini's win also places her in elite company, becoming the third woman since 2000 to win her first clay-court title.

Paolini’s campaign in Rome isn’t over yet. She will return to the court for the women’s doubles final on Sunday.

Jasmine Paolini in the frame

'Doesn't seem real, came here as kid': Elated Jasime Paolini reacts after clinching Italian Open 2025 at home defeating Coco Gauff

Sarfaraz Khan is leaving no stone unturned to keep himself in best shape for India's tour of England which will be his first overseas Test outing 

Sarfaraz Khan is putting in the hard yards to prepare of India tour of England

Sarfaraz Khan has lost 10kg to keep himself in best shape for England tour

India's Sarfaraz Khan in this frame

Sarfaraz Khan undergoes massive transformation to prepare for India vs England Test series

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Sikandar Raza Players Stats

Sikandar

Raza

Pakistan
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All Rounder

Team $ - Top News

Punjab Kings' star leaves IPL 2024 midway after team's record-breaking run-chase against Kolkata Knight Riders

Sikandar Raza claims 'IPL is much better than PSL' and reveals 2 big reasons behind what makes India's franchise league 'biggest on the planet'

Watch: After getting retained by Punjab Kings, star Zimbabwe all-rounder celebrates with hat-trick, scripts history

Sikandar Raza Players Stats

Sikandar

Raza

Pakistan• All Rounder

Team $ - Top News

Punjab Kings' star leaves IPL 2024 midway after team's record-breaking run-chase against Kolkata Knight Riders

Sikandar Raza claims 'IPL is much better than PSL' and reveals 2 big reasons behind what makes India's franchise league 'biggest on the planet'

Watch: After getting retained by Punjab Kings, star Zimbabwe all-rounder celebrates with hat-trick, scripts history

Pakistan
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All Rounder