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Phil Salt replaces Jason Roy at KKR for IPL 2024

Monday, 11-Mar-2024
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Kolkata Knight Riders’ batter Jason Roy has pulled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 citing “personal reasons” as he is set to mark his absence from the tournament in its entirety. 

In light of latest development from Jason Roy, Kolkata Knight Riders have roped in Phil Salt to replace Jason Roy in the team for the IPL 2024. 

Phil Salt represented Delhi Capitals during the last season of tournament, but this time around he went unsold at the auction. KKR brought in Phil Salt at a reserve price of INR 1.5 crore. During his stint at Delhi Capitals last year, Phil Salt churned out (218) runs from nine games at a strike rate of 163.91. 

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Mahli Beardman joins Australia’s ODI squad

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Australia have called up U19 World Cup-winning star Mahli Beardman to the UK to join Australia’s ODI squad ahead of the five-match ODI series against England. Beardman has joined Australian squad as a reserve player because Australia have lost some of the experienced bowlers to injury. The young gun, who has yet to make his first-class debut, could get a chance to play in Australian colour. 

Bowlers Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis,


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Usman Khawaja’s high praise for R Ashwin, calls him a ‘strategic player’

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Australian opener Usman Khawaja has lauded veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, calling him a strategic player. India are scheduled to play Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which includes five Test matches, beginning in November of 2024. It is going to be a hugely competitive series between both teams, with Australia eyeing their first victory over India in almost 10 years. On the other hand, India are eying their third consecutive victory


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Oshada Fernando in Sri Lanka’s squad for New Zealand Tests

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Sri Lanka have named a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand, with batter Oshada Fernando returning to the side following an 18-month absence. Nisala Tharaka and Kasun Rajitha, who both were part of Sri Lanka’s Test series against England recently, have been left out of the squad. 

There was also no place for batter Nishan Madushka. Madushka didn’t have a great showing during Sri Lanka’s to


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R Ashwin heaps praise on Jasprit Bumrah

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Indian veteran spinner Ravichandaran Ashwin has showered praises on Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, calling him the once-in-a-generation bowler. Jasprit Bumrah has been the cornerstone of India’s pace attack, having led the charge at the T20I World Cup 2024, where India emerged with title victory. 

Bumrah took 15 wickets in eights matches at the T20I World Cup 2024, helping India bigly in their triumphant campaign. Subsequently, he was hande


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Mohammed Shami provides update on his comeback

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Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has expressed his commitment to not rushing back into competitive cricket until he feels that he is fully fit. Shami has been on the sidelines since the ODI World Cup last year due to an ankle injury and he is determined to ensuring that he is 100 percent fit before returning to the field. 

"I am working hard to make a comeback soon because I know I have been out of action for quite some t

 

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