Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal starred for Northamptonshire in the English County Championship, taking a five-wicket haul and reaching a personal milestone of 100 first-class wickets. His performance helped Northants secure a crucial victory over Derbyshire.
In the last double-header of the league on Sunday, the playoffs-bound Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will battle at the Barsapara Stadium. The Knight Riders, already topping the standings, aim to secure another victory and conclude their group stage on a high. Meanwhile, the Royals face the challenge of winning their final league match to reach the second spot and gain two crucial advantages in the knockout stage. With the absence of star English players, both teams will field slightly altered lineups.
In the latest Purple Cap standings, Punjab Kings’ Harshal Patel has surpassed Jasprit Bumrah, claiming 22 wickets in 13 matches. Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal has climbed to the fourth spot with 17 wickets. RR’s Riyan Parag and Donovan Ferreira fell to Patel’s deliveries in PBK’s five-wicket victory, while Chahal made significant gains with two scalps. Jasprit Bumrah, with 20 wickets, remains in contention for the top spot as MI has one more game remaining. Kolkata Knight Riders’ Varun Chakaravarthy holds third place with 18 wickets in 12 matches and is well-positioned to challenge for the Purple Cap. Arshdeep Singh (17 wickets), Khaleel Ahmed (17 wickets), and Mukesh Kumar (17 wickets) also feature in the top six, while CSK’s Tushar Deshpande has slipped to sixth place with 16 wickets.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s exceptional performance in IPL 2024 has sparked debate over his inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup playing XI. Despite being the Rajasthan Royals’ leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets in 12 matches, Virender Sehwag believes that Kuldeep Yadav should be preferred alongside Ravindra Jadeja in the spin department. Chahal’s impressive record, including being IPL’s all-time leading wicket-taker and recently becoming the first Indian bowler to take 350 T20 wickets, has raised questions about Sehwag’s assessment.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Indian squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2023. The squad features a blend of experienced players and exciting newcomers, with a few notable surprises and omissions.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India’s squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit Sharma has been named as the captain of the team, while Hardik Pandya will serve as his deputy.
The BCCI announced India’s 15-man provisional squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup on Tuesday, with Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal earning call-ups based on their impressive IPL performances. All-rounder Hardik Pandya was retained as vice-captain despite his recent struggles, while Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh were relegated to the reserves group.
AB de Villiers has slammed Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) decision to release Yuzvendra Chahal. Chahal recently etched his name into IPL history by becoming the first bowler to claim 200 wickets in the tournament, a milestone he achieved by dismissing Mumbai Indians’ Mohammad Nabi. De Villiers, who shared the RCB dressing room with Chahal, described the spinner’s departure from the franchise as ‘heartbreaking’. Chahal, a key member of RCB’s squad, formed close bonds with both de Villiers and Virat Kohli both on and off the field. Despite his departure from the team, Chahal remains RCB’s leading wicket-taker, having claimed 139 wickets in 113 matches at an economy rate of 7.58.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have endured a disastrous IPL 2024 campaign, with Sunday’s narrow loss to Kolkata Knight Riders marking their seventh defeat in eight matches. The franchise, despite its loyal fanbase and a star-studded lineup, has failed to secure a single title. Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has called on RCB to rectify the situation by reacquiring players they have let go over the years, including star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.
Jasprit Bumrah maintains his dominance in the Purple Cap standings of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, holding onto the top spot with 13 wickets. However, Chennai Super Kings pacer Mustafizur Rahman has made significant progress, claiming the wicket of Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul to move up to fourth place with 12 scalps in 7 matches. Yuzvendra Chahal remains in second position with 13 wickets, equaling Bumrah’s tally but with a slightly inferior economy rate. Former Purple Cap winner Harshal Patel is also in contention, sitting behind Bumrah and Chahal with 13 wickets. Mumbai Indians pacer Gerald Coetzee has impressed in his debut season, also securing 12 wickets but with a higher economy rate of 10.10.
