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Shivam Dube (Cricketer) Wife, Height, Age, Stats, Net Worth, Biography, Wiki

Shivam Dube is a famous Indian international cricketer. He is the best all-rounder cricketer. He has played domestic and international cricket.

At the age of 19 years, Shivam gets the chance to be selected for under 23 of Mumbai cricket.

Shivam started his T20 career with the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for the Mumbai team.

Shivam played his first Ranji Trophy in 2017 for team Mumbai and he also takes 5 wickets in the first innings.

In 2018, Shivam hit 5 sixes against the Baroda team in one over in the Ranji Trophy match.

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"Couldn't Sleep, Kept Thinking...": Mohit Sharma On Final 2 Balls To Ravindra Jadeja

As Ravindra Jadeja hit the winning runs for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2023 final, Mohit Sharma was shattered, having failed to defend the title for Gujarat Titans.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final turned out to a sporting spectacle, with Ravindra Jadeja scoring 10 runs off the final 2 balls against Mohit Sharma of Gujarat Titans to earn his team 5th title. While it was pure ecstasy for the Super Kings, the Titans unit was in complete despair after failing to defend the title with the narrowest of margins. Mohit Sharma, who conceded a six and a four on the final two balls of the match to Jadeja, admitted that he couldn’t sleep that night, thinking what he could’ve done differently.

In a chat with The Indian Express, Mohit spoke about his plans and preparation for the final over, which went as planned until the final two balls.

“My mind was very clear in what I wanted to do. In the nets, I had practiced such situations and I have been in such scenarios before too. So I said let me bowl all balls yorkers and was backing my instinct,” the Haryana speedster said.

“They wanted to know what will be plan of action. I said I will again try to bowl yorker. People are now saying this and that but frankly it has no meaning. I knew what I wanted to do,” he added.

WIth Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja on strike, CSK could only score 3 runs from the first 4 balls. But, Jadeja sent the penultimate delivery straight down the ground for a six before hitting a four fine behind the stumps to complete the run-chase.

“I ran and tried to bowl (yorker) again. I just wanted to be focussed and back myself. Whole IPL I have done that. The ball landed where it shouldn’t have and Jadeja got his bat. I tried, I tried my best,” he says.

Having come into the team, literally from nowhere, Mohit truly had a comeback season that he would be remembered for a long time.

He said: “I couldn’t sleep. Sochta raha kya alag karta joh match jeet jaate. What if I could have bowled this ball or that ball? It’s not a nice feeling now. Somewhere something is missing but I’m trying to move on.”

“I was picked from nowhere. I remember speaking to Ani bhai (Anirudh Chaudhary, a veteran Haryana administrator) before the season what shall I do? Shall I continue or not. He had said I should try to play. I had come with no expectation and just have continued to work hard. My work ethic has remained the same. I don’t know what lies ahead, but I have enjoyed my journey,” the pacer went on to say.

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"Love To Look At Things In Positive Manner": Sanju Samson Ahead Of ICC T20 WC 2024 Opener

Ahead of their opener against Ireland in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said that he positively looks at things while reflecting on failures and successes in his career.

Samson, who made his international debut in 2014 in a T20I match, has had ups and downs, having played just 25 T20Is and 16 ODIs for India over the last decade.

His T20 stats have been disappointing as he has scored just 374 runs at an average of 18.70 with one half-century. a strike rate of 133.09 and the best score of 77.

Samson has made his way into the T20 WC squad after a career-best Indian Premier League (IPL) which helped take Rajasthan Royals (RR) to the playoffs. He scored 531 runs at an average of 48.27 and a strike rate of 153.46, with five half-centuries. His best score was 86*.

The Kerala-born cricketer asserted that at the time when a cricketer is young and successful, he tries to skip a few lessons.

"I love to look at things in a more positive manner. If it's a failure or setback, you learn through it. When you are young and successful, you skip a few lessons. I am blessed with my talent, which comes naturally to me as a batter" Samson said in a video posted by BCCI.

The 29-year-old further stated that right from the moment he arrived in the United States, he had taken out all the things regarding Indian Premier which is in his mind.

"Right from the moment I landed here, IPL has been away from my mind. I tell myself that I am somewhere where people dream of going. Then I was like, what else do I need to do? Mentally I did not have to motivate myself. Things happen automatically. When you meet Rohit and Virat, you get inspired and there is no looking back. How can Sanju help India win more games, what it is like to be a WC player for India? I am very grateful for the support wherever I go," the wicketkeeper added.

In the end, Samson said that he loves to change and adapt according to the conditions.

"The biggest lesson as a cricketer and human is that the change is constant. You cannot say that this is the only way to play. I love to change and adapt as per conditions. You can't be the same Sanju Samson," the right-hand batter concluded.

India will start their T20 World Cup campaign on June 5 against Ireland at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

The blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan will take place on June 9. India will later play tournament co-hosts USA (June 12) and Canada (June 15) to wrap up their Group A matches.

In the tournament, India will be aiming to end their ICC trophy drought, having last won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. Since then, India has reached the 50-over World Cup final in 2023, semifinal in 2015 and 2019, the title clash of the ICC World Test Championship in 2021 and 2023, T20 WC final in 2014, semifinals in 2016 and 2022 but failed to secure a big ICC trophy.

India squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. SirajReserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan. 

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T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya joins Indian team in New York, posts photos

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya joined the national team in New York ahead of the team's warm-up match in the T20 World Cup 2024. Pandya, who did not travel with the first batch of the Indian contingent to the USA posted photos after linking up with the team. The vice-captain of the Indian team, Pandya, took to Instagram to share the training images.

This will be Hardik's first assignment with the national team since the ODI World Cup 2023. Hardik had slipped on his bowling mark and injured his ankle in the Bangladesh game at the World Cup. The all-rounder missed series against Australia, South Africa and Afghanistan and directly played in the Indian Premier League. Pandya will be hopeful to turn around his fortunes after having a terrible time with MI.

Pandya is not the only player to travel separately. The likes of Sanju Samson and Rinku Singh have travelled alone and linked up with the Indian team in New York. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has had to adapt this approach due to the varying commitments of the players for their respective IPL franchises.

Indian players have travelled in batches to the US. The first batch of players included Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant amongst others. The second batch had the RR trio of Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Batters: Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav.

Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson.

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja.

Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

India play their only warm-up game ahead of the T20 World Cup on June 1 against Bangladesh. The entire team is expected to be available for that game.

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CSK vs SRH: 46th Match, Dream11 Team, Indian Premier League 2024

Some big matches are scheduled to take place this weekend in the IPL 2024. One of those games will be played between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday evening. This game will take place at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. The defending champions lost their last two games this season, which is not seen usually. CSK even lost its last game against LSG while defending 211. So they need a win here to get back to winning ways. Meanwhile, SRH lost its last game, but their position is still very strong. CSK vs SRH: Match Details Match Date: April 28, 2023 (Sunday) Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai CSK vs SRH: Live Streaming Details Fans can catch the live stream of the CSK vs SRH clash on Sunday through the Jio Cinema Mobile app or website, which requires no extra fee or membership. Furthermore, Star Sports Networks will telecast the game live in India. CSK vs SRH: Head-to-Head       The head-to-head record between the two teams largely favours CSK. They have won 14 out of 20 games played between the two, and SRH has won six matches so far. CSK vs SRH: Pitch Report       The surface at Chepauk Stadium is helpful for spinners, but dew makes a big impact at this venue. Hence, the conditions in the second inning will improve, and chasing can be easy. The toss will also be crucial. CSK vs SRH: Predicted XIs CSK: Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana SRH: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande, T Natarajan CSK vs SRH: Dream11 Teams Wicket-keeper: Heinrich Klaasen Batters: Travis Head (Captain), Shivam Dube, Daryl Mitchell, Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad (Vice Captain) All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Ravindra Jadeja Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Matheesha Pathirana, T. Natarajan Also Read: Join Our WhatsApp Channel For World Cup Updates Dream11 Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad are playing well, but it will be tough to beat CSK at home. Their record at home is pretty good. As a result, we predict a win for CSK in this game on Sunday at Chepauk Stadium. Read the full article

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CSK vs RCB: IPL 2024 Season Opener Heats Up at Chepauk

The stage is set for a thrilling clash as defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) kick off their IPL 2024 campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on March 22nd. The iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, fondly known as Chepauk, will host this high-voltage encounter. Dhoni Steps Down, Gaikwad Takes the Helm In a surprise move, legendary skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni passed the captaincy baton to young opener Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad, a vital cog in CSK's batting lineup, will now lead the team that has dominated the IPL under Dhoni's leadership, winning five titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023). Head-to-Head: A Chennai Fortress Historically, the balance of power tilts towards CSK in head-to-head battles. They boast 20 wins in 31 encounters against RCB, with just 10 losses and 1 no-result. Chepauk further strengthens CSK's position, with 46 wins and only 18 losses in IPL matches played there. Pitch and Weather: Spinners Delight, Clear Skies The Chepauk pitch is known for its assistance to spin bowlers. However, batters beware! Chasing scores can be tricky as the pitch tends to slow down in the second innings. Fortunately, the weather forecast predicts clear skies, ensuring an uninterrupted match. Tuning In: Where to Catch the Action The Star Sports Network will broadcast the much-anticipated clash live across India. JioCinema app and website will be streaming the match live for viewers who prefer to watch online. Players to Watch: A Mix of Experience and Rising Stars While MS Dhoni's presence behind the stumps remains a key factor for CSK, all eyes will be on Ruturaj Gaikwad in his new leadership role. Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, and the explosive Daryl Mitchell are other CSK players to look out for. RCB will rely on their batting firepower with Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell at the helm. Mohammad Siraj's pace attack and the swing of Lockie Ferguson could prove crucial in restricting the CSK batsmen. Will CSK continue their dominance at Chepauk? Can RCB spoil the party for the defending champions? The opening match of IPL 2024 promises an exciting battle. Read the full article

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[ad_1] Shivam Dube has been in sensational form since the start of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) and he has carried that form into the Deodhar Trophy. This has ultimately led to him getting a recall into the Indian team for the upcoming tour of Ireland and also the Asian Games. Shivam Dube (behind) with MS Dhoni Dube hardly bowled all season in the IPL, with Chennai Super Kings using him as a finisher mainly due to his power-hitting abilities and the 30-year-old delivered. He scored 418 runs in the 16 matches at a strike rate of 158.33, thus playing a pivotal role in CSK's run to a record-equalling fifth title. Dube has carried that form into domestic cricket. He scored an unbeaten 83 off 78 balls for West Zone to lead them to victory against North Zone in the Deodhar Trophy. He hit five sixes and three fours in the innings. After the game, Dube said that he has "upgraded" his game and talismanic CSK captain MS Dhoni had an important role to play in that. “I cannot express all the things (that Dhoni helped me with),” Dube said in a video uploaded on the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) website. "I have upgraded my game. I got to know how to finish the game, how to be in the situation, how to tackle the bowlers, that all things are more important and many things are there but cannot express all the things. "But, I definitely got some big tips. He told me to play till the end and try to finish the game. You can win many matches from your batting, so keep believing in yourself'," he said. Dube had earlier said that Dhoni gave him clarity about his role before the start of the season. “Mahi bhai gave me clarity of thought. He told me what my role is. It was simple 'tujhe jaake team ka run rate badhana hai. (You have to increase the run rate). Even if I get out early no problem but try to complete the task given. The brief was clear,” Dube told The Indian Express, a day after CSK lifted the title. Dube had remained unbeaten in the final, scoring 32 off 21 balls. He was at the other end when Ravindra Jadeja finished the chase off against Gujarat Titans in extraordinary fashion. CSK had needed 13 to win off the last over chasing a target of 171, a total that had been revised after extensive rain delays which even pushed the match into a reserve day. Mohit Sharma gave away just three runs in the first four balls, leading to CSK need 10 to win off the last two. But that is exactly what Jadeja got, he hit a six off the second last ball and then a four off the last to cue mayhem as CSK celebrated their fifth IPL title. It made them the joint-most successful team in the history of the league along with Mumbai Indians. ABOUT THE AUTHOR At HT Sports Desk, passionate reporters work round the clock to provide detailed updates from the world of sports. Expect nuanced match reports, previews,reviews, technical analysis based on statistics, the latest social media trends, expert opinions on cricket, football, tennis, badminton, hockey,motorsports, wrestling, boxing, shooting, athletics and much more. ...view detail [ad_2] Source link

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The Unbreakable Bond betweenRavindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni

The boldest contender has a colossal love for cricket and Mahendra Singh Dhoni in his heart.

Ravindra Jadeja, the capable and super-solid player, played an unprecedented game in the sixteenth version of the Indian Premier Association 2023, and with the endeavors of Ruturaj Gaikwad and MS Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings prevailed with regards to coming out on top for the championship for the fifth time. Presently, both the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have comparably asserted the right to the title.

Jadeja began his Indian cricket journey so earlier, and he made his debutat the IPL in 2008. Performing in the greatest contest is something major, as you likewise need to give 100% endeavor; in any case, a player is likewise decided by everyone in his circle.

We've all seen the Chennai Kings get a splendid imprint in each occasional round of the IPL, and that is caused the CSK's fans to give unrestricted love to the yellowish group. The players likewise have astonishing capacities, as they generally accomplished profound work, which assisted them with winning the IPL prize the most extreme number of times.

The best leader, astonishing player, and astounding wicketkeeper, MS Dhoni, has given unrestricted help to the whole group and consistently gives rules to the most youthful cricketer. He is the person who made five triumphs countable in the Indian Premier Association.

The sixteenth season will be more significant for the Chepauk as well with respect to the fanatics of Dhoni, who felt close to home after their group's triumph in the IPL 2023 finals. The game groundbreaker, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, spread tremendous love for Jadeja when he hit spectacular shots in the last over of the IPL finals on May 29, 2023. Be that as it may, the captain of the CSK group grasps Jadeja to welcome him for playing such a major thump in the finals of the IPL this season.

The situation of the CSK versus GT 2023 last match resembled Chennai players making an honest effort to prevent Gujarat players from making enormous winning scores. Be that as it may, the most valiant cricketers, Sai Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha, and Shubman Gill, have given extraordinary exhibitions in the IPL's finals.

Then again, CSK's expectations got broken after their 'Thala" was captured out of the game without contributing a solitary race to the group. While Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, and Shivam Dube had made great runs for the group, the distinct advantage Jadeja hit a big shot in the last over, by which the Chennai Kings had the option to check a 5-wicket triumph against the Gujarat Titans to win the IPL 2023 prize. The dedicated player of the group CSK, Ravindra, has battled a ton in the Indian cricket association throughout the course of recent long periods of the IPL. In any case, Dhoni has consistently spread the energy and upheld Jadeja at each phase of his cricket process. The manner in which Jadeja batted to hit four in the last ball during the finals of the competition helped us to remember the sixer shot of the unbelievable cricketer, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, during the finals of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2011.

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This week’s top stories about Ravindra Jadeja

The boldest contestant has a huge love for cricket and Mahendra Singh Dhoni in his heart.

Ravindra Jadeja, the talented and super-strong player, played an extraordinary game in the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League 2023, and with the efforts of Ruturaj Gaikwad and MS Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings succeeded in winning the title for the fifth time. Now, both the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have similarly claimed the right to the championship.

Jadeja started his cricket journey very early in the past, and he made his debut in the IPL in 2008. Performing in the biggest competition is such a big thing, as you also need to give a hundred percent attempt; otherwise, a player is also judged by every single person in his circle.

We've all seen the Chennai Kings get a brilliant mark in every seasonal game of the IPL, and that’s made the CSK’s fans provide unconditional love to the yellowish team. The players also have amazing abilities, as they always did spiritual work, which helped them win the IPL trophy the maximum number of times.

The greatest leader, amazing batter, and fabulous wicketkeeper, MS Dhoni, has given unconditional support to the entire team and always provides guidelines to the youngest cricketer. He is the one who made five victories countable in the Indian Premier League.

The 16th season will be more memorable for the Chepauk as well as for the fans of Dhoni, who felt emotional after their team’s victory in the IPL 2023 finals. The game leader, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, spread huge love for Jadeja when he hit fabulous shots in the last over of the IPL finals on May 29, 2023. However, the skipper of the CSK team holds Jadeja in his hand to greet him for playing such a big knock in the finals of the IPL this season.

The scenario of the CSK vsGT 2023 last match was like Chennai players trying their best to stop Gujarat players from making big winning scores. But the bravest cricketers, Sai Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha, and Shubman Gill, have given outstanding performances in the IPL’s finals.

On the other hand, CSK’s hopes got shattered after their ‘Thala" was caught out of the game without contributing a single run to the team. While Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, and Shivam Dube had made good runs for the team, the game-changer Jadeja hit big shots in the last over, by which the Chennai Kings were able to mark a 5-wicket victory against the Gujarat Titans to win the IPL 2023 trophy.

The loyal player of the team CSK, Ravindra, has struggled a lot in the Indian cricket league over the last two years of the IPL. But Dhoni has always spread positivity and supported Jadeja at every stage of his cricket journey. The way Jadeja batted to hit four in the last ball during the finals of the tournament reminded us of the sixer shot of the legendary cricketer, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, during the finals of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2011.

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IPL 2023: Robin Uthappa on CSK’s mantra, Shivam Dube’s resurgence, Shubman Gill’s potential and more

Whether it was his 83* off 51 against Royal Challengers Bangalore during his time with Kolkata Knight Riders or his 31 off 15 against his former team to proper Chennai Super Kings to a title-winning total in 2021, Robin Uthappa knows a thing or two about hitting them big in the Indian Premier League.With 4952 runs in 205 matches and after spending time with franchises like RCB, RR, KKR and CSK, he also understands the tricks of the trade and different ways teams work. In an interaction facilitated by Jio Cinema on Wednesday, the now cricketer-turned-broadcaster spoke about various topics and trends in the IPL 2023.Here are excerpts from the media interaction:On why experienced players thrive in CSKSo basically what happens when you join the CSK franchise is that there is a lot of clarity, they do a lot of simple things very, very well. Once a player comes into the team, the first thing that not just MS (Dhoni), but everybody in the support staff does is they have they have a conversation with the player, define the role expressively to the player. And they make them understand what their role is going to be and they keep an open line of communication with...Read more Read the full article

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Dhoni’s Incredible Gesture of Signing Gavaskar’s Shirt Upon the Legend’s Request Wins Hearts on the Internet

Many believe that Dhoni is playing his final season of IPL in domestic cricket. Cricket fans generously greeted him at Chepauk, where CSK faced off against KKR. As the crowd went into a frenzy, Sunil Gavaskar, the batting legend of India ran up to Dhoni and asked him for a special autograph. Dhoni in an incredible gesture, signed the shirt of Gavaskar after the match. And this suddenly caught up the internet, and went viral as Thala, as Dhoni’s nickname goes, became the talk of the day.

After Dhoni and other teammates from CSK marshaled on the field one last time in IPL’s 16th edition at Chepauk, Sunil Gavaskar resounded the feelings of the audience by saying that players like Dhoni happen once in a century and not in every generation. The former skipper of India had an emotional time during the final home game, where CSK battled KKR at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Dhoni expressed his gratitude by hitting some balls toward the audience with a racquet.

This was in tribute to the home fans at Chepauk. He even shook hands with policemen there and tossed jerseys. He was the apple of the eye of the crowd before the IPL and after the final home game of CSK as well in 2023. In honor of Chepauk, the CSK team performed a special lap even after KKR defeated the four-time winner CSK at the venue. It was KKR’s first win after a decade over CSK at the Chepauk. In 20 overs, CSK scored 144-6 as they batted first.

Dhoni scored 2 runs in 3 balls and remained unbeaten with Shivam Dube (48) in their final game at home in IPL 2023 season. KKR’s Rinku Singh scored 54 and Rana 57, which granted them a win over CSK. Rinku was awarded the Player of the Match because of his great performance with the bat. The two-time winner KKR had a six-wicket win against CSK and made a place for their team in the seventh spot at the points table of IPL 2023.

CSK on the other hand is in the second spot in the IPL 2023 points tablet and the team is expected to have healthy competition ahead, and probably finish off as the first in the IPL standings. This IPL season, Dhoni-led CSK has till now achieved 7 wins in 13 matches.

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Rishabh Pant Enjoys First Nets Session In Indian jersey After 16 Months, Gears Up For T20 WC

Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant had his first nets session for Team India after at least 16 months, ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup opener against Ireland, scheduled for June 5.

The ICC T20 World Cup will be played in the West Indies and the USA from June 1 to 29. The Men in Blue will also play Bangladesh in their only warm-up game on June 1 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

Pant, who returned to competitive cricket during the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year following a life-threatening road accident in December 2022, will be making his much-awaited return to the blue colours of the Indian jersey.

In the recently concluded IPL 2024, Rishabh's team Delhi Capitals finished in the sixth spot with seven wins, seven losses and 14 points and failed to move to playoffs. He scored 446 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of over 155 with three half-centuries and emerged as the team's top run-getter.

Pant looked in great shape while practicing, having lost a lot of weight, and sported a much leaner look ahead of the tournament.

In a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Pant said, "This is one thing I missed a lot (practicing with the Indian team and playing for them). Getting back on the field with the Indian jersey on, it is a different feel altogether and this is something I missed a lot. I think seeing the teammates and meeting them again, spending time, having fun with them, enjoying having conversations, really enjoying it."

Pant said that playing in the USA is a different prospect and it has opened a whole new channel for the sport.

"We are used to playing in certain countries but this is a different prospect. It has opened up a different channel for sport because I feel cricket is growing around the world and getting in a country like the US and getting the exposure here would be nice for cricket as well as USA cricket I guess," he said.

He said he is getting used to the conditions and the sun shines a little brighter here in the US and there are new pitches.

"So just getting used to conditions over here and let us see how it goes. Hopefully, I make it count and make it more better from here," he concluded.

In seven T20 WC matches and five innings, he has scored 87 runs at an average of 21.75 across 2021 and 2022 editions, with the best score of 39.

India will start their T20 World Cup campaign on June 5 against Ireland at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

Meanwhile, the most-awaited blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan will take place on June 9. They will later play tournament co-hosts USA (June 12) and Canada (June 15) to wrap up their Group A matches.

In the tournament, India will be aiming to end their ICC trophy drought, having last won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. Since then, India has reached the 50-over World Cup final in 2023, semifinal in 2015 and 2019, the title clash of the ICC World Test Championship in 2021 and 2023, T20 WC final in 2014, semifinals in 2016 and 2022 but failed to secure a big ICC trophy.

India will be aiming to win their first T20 WC title since they won the inaugural edition of the tournament back in 2007 in South Africa. In the last edition held in Australia in 2022, India lost to England by 10 wickets in the semifinals.

India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj

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CSK vs KKR Live Score Updates, IPL 2023: Shivam Dube Nears Fifty, Chennai Super Kings Gain Momentum In Slog Overs

CSK vs KKR Live: Here are the playing XIs – Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Jason Roy, Nitish Rana(c), Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav…

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That’s Their Strength: Sunil Gavaskar Lauds CSK Opening Duo, Gaikwad And Conway

Chennai Super Kings: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has weighed in on the formidable batting prowess of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), singling out the opening duo of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway as potentially the best in the tournament.Gavaskar's observations come on the heels of a scintillating performance by Gaikwad and Conway in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, where they emerged as the top two run-scorers for the Chennai-based franchise. With Gaikwad's aggressive right-handed strokes complementing Conway's stylish left-handed finesse, the pair set the stage ablaze, consistently providing CSK with explosive starts. While the New Zealand southpaw amassed 672 runs at a strike rate of 139.70 in 16 matches, the Indian right-handed batter smashed 590 runs at a strike rate of 147.50 in as many games. Reflecting on CSK's batting might, Gavaskar said to Star Sports, "That's been their advantage over the years. All these years, they have always had batters at the top who can take the attack to the opposition from the first ball itself, and then they have got the finishers as well." "I feel their left and right-handed opening combination of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway is probably the best opening pair in the IPL because they always gave good starts last year. So the pressure was slightly eased on the players who used to come at No. 4 and No. 5," the former India captain added. Gaikwad and Conway's dynamic partnership proved to be the cornerstone of CSK's success in IPL 2023, with several memorable stands that propelled the team to victory. Notably, their remarkable 141-run partnership against the Delhi Capitals underscored their ability to dominate even the most formidable bowling attacks. In addition to their explosive opening pair, Gavaskar highlighted CSK's batting depth as a key asset in run chases. "For chasing, you need to have a lineup where someone can come at No. 7 as well and hit big sixes," he emphasised. The defending champion boasts a wealth of firepower in their middle order, with the likes of M.S Dhoni, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ajinkya Rahane capable of turning the tide of any match with their aggressive stroke play. With Dhoni's unparalleled finishing prowess, Dube's explosive hitting, and Jadeja's ability to deliver under pressure, CSK possesses a well-rounded batting lineup that strikes fear into the hearts of their opponents. Dhoni and Dube had strike rates of 182.45 and 158.33, respectively, in IPL 2023. While Ravindra Jadeja scored his runs at a strike rate of 142.85, the usually circumspect Ajinkya Rahane too had a strike rate of 172.48. "You always think about scoring runs in T20 cricket, but chasing is also important. For chasing, you need to have a lineup where someone can come at No. 7 as well and hit big sixes. You have got an MS Dhoni and now they have got somebody like Shivam Dube batting at No. 3 or No. 4. He is a long hitter, and then Jadeja, look at the way he finished the finals. Deepak Chahar can also play the big shots. So clearly their batting is the least of their worries," Gavaskar stated. Read the full article