Shami has dismissed a batter four times off the first ball of an innings in the IPL, the most by a bowler
'Now, the sport has the opportunity to transcend barriers -- of gender, of perception, of accessibility.'
The Tirumala temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is among the most revered and visited pilgrimage sites in India, drawing millions of devotees every year.
However, an injury ruled him out, making the defending champions announce Chetan Sakariya as his replacement in March before the start of the season.
As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.
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'I think we've seen on various stages around the world now that they are proper X-factor players and that they have taken to international cricket quite easily.'
Nicholas Pooran hit 13 half-centuries in 106 Twenty20 Internationals and amassed 2275 runs to become West Indies' leading scorer in the shortest format.
The mystery spinner even has a YouTube channel dedicated to football discussions.
'And there are very clear indicators of what fans want. There is enough data to suggest what direction the game is going in.'
There will be a lot of excitement in the theatres in December but OTT entertainment looks good too.
Women's cricket is no longer a career option, it would be a calling for the millions of girls, whose parents have remained sceptical about their daughters dreaming about wearing India Blues.
The showstopper of this year's IPL is a robot dog, which has instantly become a hit among players, experts and fans alike.
Abhishek Nayar was sacked as the Indian men's team assistant coach in April, less than a year into the job.
For March 22, an Orange Alert has been issued while a Yellow Alert has been issued for Sunday.
For India, the battle is no longer about proving skill or form, but about crossing the elusive final hurdle that has so often tripped them -- including in this very tournament.
Rajeev Shukla is set to replace Roger Binny as BCCI president in an interim capacity after the latter turns 70 next month.
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Punjab Kings have signed Australian all-rounder Mitch Owen as a replacement for the injured Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season.
Star batter Shubman Gill was on Saturday named captain of the Indian Test squad for the upcoming five-match away series against England, signaling the start of a new era in Indian red-ball cricket.
Just like his father Virender Sehwag, Aaryavir was in no mood to let the bowlers settle down.
The BCCI has also taken the monsoon season into consideration before deciding on the venues.
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With national security as the top priority, the BCCI, in coordination with local authorities, decided to abandon the match as a precautionary measure.
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'We're witnessing the rise of a phenom.'
'It's about the huge privilege even if you are not getting the chance (to play), you are (still getting to be) with the squad. How many get to be with the squad and how many (get to) play Test cricket?'
ESPNcricinfo also reported that several team officials informed were of the opinion that the remainder of the tournament could be played later in the year.
Basit's unfiltered endorsement of the IPL -- despite the inevitable backlash -- adds weight to a conversation many shy away from.
Kanika Ahuja, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League and also made her T20I debut for India earlier this year, is among the 15 women's players from India.
The former Australia wicketkeeper with GT for two seasons as a player -- in 2022 and 2024 -- but not part of the IPL mega auction following his retirement from international cricket.
Punjab Kings' skipper Shreyas Iyer scored a brilliant 85 runs off 41 balls during his side's intra-squad practice match ahead of their IPL campaign.
Arshad Khan also reflected on their previous fixture against Chennai Super Kings, acknowledging it wasn't their best.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Head Coach Mahela Jayawardene praised the veteran opener for his approach.
The star-student event, headlined by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, also featured actress Disha Patani, playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, and Punjabi rapper Karan Aujla among others.
'The Asia Cup is coming up, and for the white-ball players, they have got a good break after the IPL. I did play TNPL (Tamil Nadu Premier League), but still I have got a one-month break right now.'
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