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Kushal Mendis to join GT as Buttler’s replacement for IPL playoffs
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis, according to a report in ESPNcricinfo, is set to replace Jos Buttler at Gujarat Titans for the IPL playoffs, which are set to begin on May 29. Buttler, who is available for GT for three league matches, is slated to travel to England to participate in England’s white-ball series against West Indies, which is scheduled to get underway from May 29 – the same day IPL playoffs begin.
Kusal Mendis, who had been representing Quetta Gladiators at the PSL 2025 until last week, will not be returning to rejoin the side for the latter stages of the tournament. Meanwhile, Mendis has been in blistering form, scoring 143 runs for the Quetta Gladiators at a strike rate above 168 in five games and is likely to feature in GT’s playing XI. Currently, Titans are dominating the points table with eight wins in eleven games. They have 16 points and a positive NRR of +0.793. Anuj Rawat is the only other wicketkeeping option for Gujarat Titans apart from Mendis.
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ENG vs IND, 2nd Test: All you need to know, head to head, playing XI
England and India are set to lock horns in the second Test of the ongoing five-match series starting Wednesday at Edgbaston. England head into the match with massive confidence, having outclassed India in the series opener to take a commanding 1-0 lead. Their dominant victory at Headingley has set the tone, and India now find themselves under the pump to respon...
“The lower order sometimes isn't able to contribute”: Shubman Gill urges top order to step up
Indian skipper Shubman Gill has urged the batters to step up and take greater responsibility as India prepare to face England in the second Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday, following their surprising five-wicket loss in the opening Test. During the first Test, India’s lower-order batters failed to capitalise on powerful starts provided by the top-order bat...
“love watching Rishabh play cricket”: Ben Stokes
England captain Ben Stokes has lauded India’s explosive batter Rishabh Pant for his breathtaking form in the ongoing Test series between India and England. Pant, renowned for his class and insatiable hunger for runs, showcased his fearless ability by hammering back-to-back centuries in the first Test, reaffirming his repu...
CSK eying Sanju Samson trade from Rajasthan Royals: Reports
There have been huge speculations around Sanju Samson potentially moving to Chennai Super Kings ahead of the next edition of the IPL. According to reports that have ignited on social media, there is the possibility of batter Sanju Samson switching allegiances from his current franchise (Rajasthan Royals) to Chennai Super Kings for the upcoming IPL season. Accor...
“The most important thing for India…”: Ravi Shastri’s advice to team India ahead of 2nd Test vs England
Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has weighed in on India’s crucial second Test against England, urging Shubman Gill and his men to adopt a more positive approach. India succumbed to a five-wicket loss in the first Test despite remaining on top for much of the Test. The defeat has put India 0-1 down early in the series. The second Tes...
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