How the IPL teams have shaped up after the auction.
Just when Rajasthan were looking like they were building a partnership, Lockie Ferguson came into the attack and his double blow changed the course of the match.
SunRisers Hyderabad has the biggest purse while Kolkata Knight Riders has the slimmest purse.
IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants, in Mumbai, on Sunday
'The last time we were here, we were tested and challenged in all departments of our game and I think we replied to it quite well. So I expect a good, strong and competitive series.'
For Kohli, in probably his last three matches as T20 captain of India, one would expect some prudent team selections and it starts with the question of repeatedly ignoring a player of Ashwin's calibre.
'Every team that's part of the tournament has worked its way up, has done something good and that's the reason they are here, and we take it like that.'
The marauding Indians haven't put a foot wrong in their authoritative run in the World Cup, and it won't be a surprise if they go about plundering the Netherlands in their final league game, where Virat Kohl will have a perfect opportunity to scale 'Mount 50' at his spiritual home.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing for their T20 World Cup match against South Africa on Sunday?
'The Mafia Gang @rashwin99 the Mediator #bubblelife #indiancricketteam'.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after Game 42.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya is one of the notable promotions to Grade A, which is worth Rs 5 crore, while rookies Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj got their maiden central contracts, worth Rs 1 crore, in Grade C.
A look at the XI Best Spells of the league stages of IPL 2024.
Mohammed Shami was named as the replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup.
Who do you feel should be part of India's playing XI for Wednesday's T20 World Cup game against Afghanistan?
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup semi-final match played between India and England in Adelaide on Thursday.
Shardul Thakur replaced spinner Axar Patel, who was transferred to the list of standby players.
Umesh was brought in as Shami's replacement
India captain Rohit Sharma stressed that his bowlers have not asked for any rest despite their busy schedule in World Cup 2023.
Who do you think should be part of India's 15 for the T20 World Cup?
Hardik was inspirational with both bat and in the field and there was no one more worthy of being the top performer of the game.
Surya continues to lead the batting list with 906 rating points.
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between India and Zimbabwe in Melbourne on Sunday.
Suryakumar (838) is still second ahead of the blockbuster clash
KL Rahul has struggled at the top of the order, managing just 36 runs at a strike rate of 90 in the first two matches against Pakistan and Hong Kong.
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup warm-up match played between India and Australia in Dubai on Wednesday.
For a team that looked at ease all along, it was their first defeat in the UAE leg -- and three from 11 matches this season -- as Delhi struggled to get going against KKR bowlers who made full use of the slow surface after opting to bowl.
A look at the players who could make it to India's provisional squad for the World Cup.
He batted with maturity, picking his shots and rotating the strike effectively. He was also not afraid to take his time when the boundaries dried up, showing that he understands the nuances of the game.
Mumbai Indians will be looking for an ideal playing eleven to end their five-match losing streak when they take on Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Mumbai on Saturday.
Bangladesh have beaten India three times in the last four ODIs -- twice in a bilateral series in December 2022 and then in the Asia Cup.
Sporting fraternity hails Kohli's epic knock in win against Pakistan as one of a kind
India went on an experimentation spree in the limited overs series against the West Indies but not much came out of it except Tilak Varma emerging as a contender for a World Cup middle-order slot on the back of his exploits in the T20 series.
Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and England in Lucknow on Sunday.
Hardik Pandya excelled with both bat and ball to power the Gujarat Titans to the IPL title in their debut season.
In other big movements, Punjab Kings have released their last edition's captain Mayank Agarwal, while West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad.
India went in with five bowling options against Pakistan on Sunday and it did not work out in their favour
While Rohit Sharma will lead the side, the inclusion of KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav is subject to fitness.
Pics from the IPL 2022 match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals
