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Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - Super Smash 2023

Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – Super Smash 2023

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Get to Know Who will win OV vs WF, Super Smash 2023 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Otago Volts vs Wellington FirebirdsDATE: Dec 28, 2023TIME: 08:30 IST / 3:00 GMTVENUE: Molyneux Park – Alexandra, New Zealand TOURNAMENT: Super Smash 2023 Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Betting Tips Tim Robinson decimated the Otago attack in the first game and smashed a brilliant century. He can be backed as Wellington top batter.Dean Foxcroft scored over 400 runs last season and he looked in great touch in previous game as well. Back him as Otago top batter.Wellington have brute power in the batting so we expect them to score more sixes in the match. Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. OV vs WF T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Super Smash 2023 Otago Voltas will be up against the Wellington Firebirds in the 7th game of the Super Smash 2023. The match will be played at Molyneux Park and will start at 8:30 AM IST on December 28. Otago Volts started the campaign with a 74 run defeat against Wellington. The team had a really poor outing as Wellington went on to score a massive 234-5 before bowling out Otago for 160. In the second game against Canterbury, rain played spoilsport as the match was washed out. Otago is still winless and would need to open their account but Wellington is not an easy team to beat. Having thrashed Otago not so long ago, Wellington will be looking to a similar kind of assault.  Meanwhile, Wellington’s stunning win over Otago was followed by a washout against Auckland. OV vs WF Match Toss PredictionBoth teams will look to bowl first and get the better of the conditions. OV vs WF Pitch ReportThe pitch will have help early on and batters need to be very watchful. However, once they are set, runs should be easy to come by. Alexandra Weather ReportThere are no chances of rain and the temperature will range between 21-11 degrees, making it pleasant conditions for cricket. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds, Super Smash 2023

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Avesh Khan Livid As Sanju Samson Makes Fielding ‘Disaster’ To Drop Catch In PBKS vs RR IPL 2024 Match

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The Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2024 game presented some brilliant bowling moments as the Sanju Samson-led side choked the hosts for runs in Mohali. RR have been one of the most consistent sides in the IPL 2024 and they brought their form against PBKS too. The hosts were without their regular skipper Shikhar Dhawan and could not get going with the bat. Rajasthan Royals kept dismissing rival batters as PBKS could not even touch 150-mark in 20 overs. While there were moments of brilliance from Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson, including the run out of Liam Livingstone, there were moments where he committed massive mess. Right at the start of the RR innings, he and Kuldip Sen almost dropped a  catch. Then, in the 19th over, he did not pay heed to Avesh Khan’s call as he charged to take a catch of Ashutosh Sharma. Though Avesh was closer, Samson went ahead  and dropped the catch. Avesh Khan was clearly frustrated with the call. Catch ke liye lagiFollow @real__memes24 #ipl #IPL2024 #sanjusamson #PBKSvRR #catch #drop #IsItAbhinandan #AshutoshSharma #real__memes24 pic.twitter.com/yIRlQNvcfM — Itsrishirich (@ItsrishiR) April 13, 2024 Disaster from Sanju Samson! He has costed Rajasthan Royals 10-15 runs here. This is the 4th time in IPL when Samson has not made a call for the catch and went running in to the fielder. Brain-fades!#PBKSvRR #SanjuSamson #LiamLivingston #RajasthanRoyals pic.twitter.com/XKTFM7zrJI — (@cric_insiderr) April 13, 2024 Rajasthan Royals bowlers under Avesh Khan and Keshav Maharaj exploited a sticky pitch to the hilt to restrict Punjab Kings to an underwhelming 147 for eight in their IPL match in Mohali  on Saturday. Pacer Avesh (2/34) and left-arm spinner Maharaj (2/23) did not allow any breathing space to Kings’ batters after Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson opted to field first. Ashutosh Sharma (31, 16b), Jitesh Sharma (29, 24b) and Liam Livingstone (21, 14b) tried to force the pace but Punjab needed more than those pretty little cameos. But the Kings had a rather quick start to their innings with 26 runs coming in the first three overs as Atharva Taide, who came in for injured skipper Shikhar Dhawan, hammered a couple of fours off pacer Kuldeep Sen. However, the brakes were soon applied as Taide’s mistimed pull off pacer Avesh Khan ended in the hands of Sen inside the circle. Thereafter the Punjab batters struggled to muster any sort of momentum on a pitch that gripped a bit, especially for left-arm spinner Maharaj and leg-spinner Chahal. However, a slice of credit should also go to veteran pacer Trent Boult who conceded just 15 runs in his three power play overs, a stage when the pitch was still fine for batting. The last three power play overs could only fetch 10 runs for Kings as they ended that passage with a modest 38 for one. In the next five overs, the hosts struggled to hit even one boundary as they laboured to 53 for four in 10 overs, losing Jonny Bairstow, stand-in-skipper Sam Curran and Prabhsimran Singh, all consumed by the combination of a slow deck and accurate spinners. Curran’s dismissal was the most telltale example of that. The left-hander failed to impart power or timing to his pull off Maharaj as the ball got even slower after pitching. Dhruv Jurel latched on to a tumbling catch while running in from deep mid-wicket. Their biggest hope on the day could have been the range-hitting ability of in-form Shahshank Singh but a feeble pull off Sen could not progress beyond Jurel at mid-wicket. With the cream of top-order back in the hut without any significant contribution, the PBKS required some hefty hand from Livingstone and Jitesh to get to even a par score. Sharma showed some intent too, clobbering Chahal for a gorgeously timed six over extra over, and later sent Sen for a six to the straight fence before getting out to Avesh. Livingstone, who creamed Sen for a six and four off successive balls through mid-wicket, and Ashutosh, who smoked Avesh for two sixes in the 19th over, helped PBKS add 61 runs in the last five overs, but their effort came a wee bit late. With PTI inputs Topics mentioned in this article

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Azam Khan shown no mercy after flop show vs England as PCB, Babar Azam accused of 'nepotism'

Azam Khan shown no mercy after flop show vs England as PCB, Babar Azam accused of ‘nepotism’

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Azam Khan’s selection for Pakistan’s T20 World Cup team created plenty of controversy, due to his position as son of former national team skipper Moin Khan. Now his form has also not helped his cause, and has given more impetus to fans to criticise his selection. Pakistan’s Azam Khan walks back to the changing rooms after losing his wicket.(AP) The wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed for a five-ball duck in Pakistan’s fourth T20I against England. Receiving a short delivery by Mark Wood, Aam could only loop it into the air, for a simple catch behind the stumps. Pakistan could only post 157 in 19.5 overs. Meanwhile, England reached 158/3 in 15.3 overs, winning by seven wickets. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said, “Azam Khan is an embarrassment to international cricket.” Meanwhile, another fan wrote, “PCB ko chahiye keh ICC se baat kar ke Azam Khan ki jagah 60, 60 kg walay 2 players khila le.” Another fan wrote, “No sane team will play Azam Khan again until he sorts out his fitness!” One fan wrote, “Azam Khan is the best example of nepotism in our country. Mediocrity rules here in every department. Shameless people who persisted with him must be charged and sentenced. This is a criminal act not a simple mistake.” Here are the other reactions- For the T20 World Cup, Pakistan are placed in Group A, alongside Canada, India, Ireland and the USA. Babar Azam and Co. will open their campaign on June 6, taking on the USA in Texas. Speaking after Pakistan’s defeat in the series vs England, Babar said, “First six overs, we played very well. After that, the momentum shifted as wickets fell. Our middle-order needs to step up. You need 2-3 good overs in the middle and in the death as well. England’s bowling was very good. Hopefully we don’t do this in the World Cup. We made a couple of changes due to the injuries. Our powerplay was good. We have played good cricket in patches.”

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India vs Bangladesh Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds - T20 World Cup 2024

India vs Bangladesh Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds – T20 World Cup 2024

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Get to Know Who will win IND vs BAN T20 World Cup 2024 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 :India vs Bangladesh𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Jun 22, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 20:00 IST / 14:30 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sir Vivian Richards Stadium – Antigua, Antigua And Barbuda 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : T20 World Cup 2024​ India vs Bangladesh Betting Tips Rishabh Pant can be backed as the top batter for India as he looks in good form and currently the leading run scorer for the team with 116 runs. The top bowler will be Arshdeep Singh who has taken 10 wickets at a strike rate of 9.6.For BAN, the top batter will be Shakib Al Hasan who has a strike rate of 104 and an average of 25 in 5 matches. In bowling, the top player will be Rishad Hossain as he has picked 9 wickets in 5 matches at a strike rate of 12.This is a pace-friendly pitch and Indian bowlers will be difficult to face in the powerplay. Bangladesh will score under 39.5 runs in the first 6 overs. India vs Bangladesh TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. India vs Bangladesh Match Prediction & Betting Tips, T20 World Cup 2024 India and Bangladesh will go head to head in the Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2024. The match is scheduled to take place at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua on 22nd June 2024, starting at 8:00 PM IST. India won its first super 8 match against Afghanistan by 47 runs at Barbados and gained 2 points. They are currently sitting at the 2nd spot on the points table. They look in good momentum with no loss so far in this world cup. Bangladesh played well in the group stage, winning 3 out of 4 matches and advancing to the super 8. In its first super 8 game, Bangladesh faced defeat against Australia by 28 runs. This last fixture took place at this same venue. Take a look at the detailed predictions for IND vs BAN super 8 match in the T20 World Cup 2024. India vs Bangladesh Match Toss PredictionThe toss winners here usually opt to bowl first and chase. When the pitch is difficult to play then having a target helps to strategize better. India vs Bangladesh Pitch ReportThe pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium has a bowling pitch where we have seen low scoring games so far. Fast bowlers are able to pick more wickets and Pat Cummins won the player of the match in the last match for picking 3 wickets. The average innings score will be around 115. Antigua Weather ReportThe weather forecast shows partial clouds in Antigua on Saturday. Chances of rain showers are slim and the temperature will hover around 30-31°C. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for India vs Bangladesh, T20 World Cup 2024

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'There is no one to actually support...': Brian Lara slams Mumbai Indians' bowling | Cricket News

‘There is no one to actually support…’: Brian Lara slams Mumbai Indians’ bowling | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: West Indian cricket legend Brian Lara and former England captain Kevin Pietersen offered insightful analysis after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 20 runs in their IPL encounter.Lara pointed out MI’s bowling deficiencies, beyond the formidable Jasprit Bumrah. He emphasized the lack of support for Bumrah, stating, “Their bowling is poor. Beyond Jasprit Bumrah, there is no one to actually support them in that bowling attack, and the CSK batters took them apart.” The batting maestro highlighted MI’s reluctance to utilize spinners against Shivam Dube and emphasized the need for MI to strengthen their bowling lineup. He emphasized, “The spinners, they only bowled 4 overs after around 7 runs an over, but they weren’t trusted with Shivam Dube out there. So, MI will have to improve in that area, they’ve got to find a couple of bowlers, match-winning bowlers.” Meanwhile, Pietersen lauded Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana‘s exceptional performance, describing him as “very unorthodox.” Drawing comparisons with legendary bowler Lasith Malinga, Pietersen added, “It was something that Malinga had as well, it was reverse, but it wasn’t reverse in, it was reverse down, and that’s always going away from the angle of where you’re trying to hit the ball.”ALSO CHECK: IPL SCHEDULEPietersen emphasized the challenge posed by Pathirana’s deliveries, noting, “When you’ve got a bowler that’s coming at an angle, but it’s not coming on at a natural angle, it’s coming on at an angle that actually starts to dip on you, then you can’t actually play the sweep, you can’t play the ramp, because it’s going to get under your bat, and then it also makes it really hard to hit down the ground. It’s a gem for CSK, what a bowler.”(Inputs from PTI)

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Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - BBL 2023

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – BBL 2023

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Get to Know Who will win SIX vs REN, Big Bash League 2023 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne RenegadesDATE: Dec 08, 2023TIME: 13:45 IST / 8:15 GMTVENUE: Sydney Cricket Ground – Sydney, Australia TOURNAMENT: Big Bash League (BBL) 2023 Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades Betting Tips James Vince has hit eight scores of 50+ in the BBL and has a top T20 score of 129 not out. The right-hander is well worth backing as Sydney Sixers’ highest run scorer against Melbourne Renegades. Sean Abbott is the all-time leading wicket taker in the BBL and the bowling all-rounder is our pick for Sydney Sixers’ top wicket taker on Friday.Aaron Finch has scored over 3200 BBL runs across his career and he was in strong form in last year’s competition. The powerful right-hander is our tip for Melbourne Renegades’ highest run scorer against Sydney Sixers. Adam Zampa has 283 wickets in T20 cricket and he is a strong choice for Melbourne Renegades’ top wicket taker in Match 2.With five centuries across his T20 career, James Vince has an excellent record in this format. We recommend backing him to hit over 31.5 runs in this match. Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. SIX vs REN T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, BBL 2023 Sydney Sixers go head to head with Melbourne Renegades in Match 2 of the 2023-24 Big Bash League at the Sydney Showground Stadium. The Sixers finished second in the group stage last season before losing in the Challenger whereas Melbourne Renegades finished third but were also eliminated during the knockouts. This match will begin at 19:15 local time, read on as we preview the game. Sydney Sixers have an exceptional BBL record and once again will take the field with a team full of internationals and white ball specialists. This will not be an easy game to begin their campaign with but they should have more than enough to get the win. Melbourne Renegades had finished bottom of the table for three consecutive seasons before they massively improved in the 2022-23 season. They have recruited well ahead of this campaign and should be competitive for this match in Sydney. SIX vs REN Match Toss PredictionThis will be the 37th BBL match at the Sydney Showground Stadium and up until now, there has been an even spread of wins for the teams batting or fielding first (18-18). Both sides will want to get a look at how the pitch responds in the first innings so we predict that the captains will choose to field first if they win the toss. SIX vs REN Pitch ReportThere will be plenty of runs available on this surface and we have previously seen scores of 200+ at this ground in the BBL. Slow bowlers have generally had the most success at this venue. Sydney Weather ReportThe conditions will not change across this game with a high level of humidity above 70% throughout. The temperature will be between 24-25 degrees with a small chance of rain. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades, BBL 2023

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Zimbabwe vs Ireland, IRE vs ZIM 2025, Today Match Prediction

Zimbabwe vs Ireland, IRE vs ZIM 2025, Today Match Prediction

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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Zimbabwe vs Ireland 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : February 06, Thursday 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 13:30​ PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 1st Test 2025 Can Ireland continue their winning run in the one-off test against Zimbabwe?  Zimbabwe vs Ireland TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. ZIM vs IRE Match Prediction & Analysis Ireland are all set to tour Zimbabwe in a full fledged all format tour starting with the one-off test match. Ireland is the latest entrant in Test format who made their debut in 2018 and have played just 9 matches so far. They lost their first 7 matches but made a fruitful comeback last year with 2 wins in their next 2 matches. Zimbabwe have been an associate member for a very long time and they play very less matches compared to full member nations. They will hope to make a good start to their Ireland tour with a win.  TEAMS PREVIEW Zimbabwe Preview Zimbabwe are led by their regular skipper Craig Ervine in this tour. Joylord Gumbie and Benjamin Curran will open the batting with T Kaitono expected to slot in at No. 3. Experienced campaigners Sean Williams and Craig Ervine are expected to play a big role with new comers Nick Welsh and John Campbell expected to make their test debut  Their bowling attack will be led by Blessing Muzurbani and Richard Ngarva withe the new ball followed by the likes of Newman Nyamburi and Victor Nyauchi in the playing XI. Sean Williams will join together with T Kaitano and Brian Bennett in the starting XI.  Ireland Preview Ireland will open with their skipper Andrew Balbirnie and Peter Moor. They have a strong experienced middle order with the likes of Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector and Paul Stirling who have vast experience playing in international arena. Andy McBrine and Barry McCarthy add depth to theo batting unit with their all round abilities.  Ireland have a strong pace quartet with the likes of Barry McCarthy, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair and Craig Young in their playing XI. Andy McBrine will be their lead spinner with Mathew Humpreys and Gavin hoey vying the spot of the second spinners slot in the playing XI.  Weather Conditions Bulawayo will have bright and sunny weather on the first 3 days of the match. We might expect some dark clouds and intermittent rains in the last 2 days of the match.  ZIM vs IRE Pitch Report Queens sports club pitch has been usually flt for the first matches of the last 2 series and duly ended as a draw. We expect a slightly spicier pitch as this is only test match and batting will be easier for the first 3 days once the early moisture settles down during the first day.  Toss: To Bat We expect both skippers to bat first here as chasing in the fourth innings is very difficult on this pitch. 

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New York Strikers vs Northern Warriors Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - T10 League 2023

New York Strikers vs Northern Warriors Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – T10 League 2023

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Get to Know Who will win NYS vs NW T10 League 2023 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: New York Strikers vs Northern Warriors DATE: Dec 01, 2023TIME: 17:00 IST / 11:30 GMTVENUE: Sheikh Zayed Stadium – Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesTOURNAMENT: T10 League 2023 New York Strikers vs Northern Warriors Betting Tips Kusal Mendis has made some big scores in 2023 in white ball cricket and was in fine form in the last game. The Sri Lankan is our tip for New York Strikers’ highest run scorer against Northern Warriors.Hazratullah Zazai only knows how to attack in all formats. He is a strong choice for Northern Warriors’ highest run scorer against New York Strikers.Tabraiz Shamsi is a big turner of the ball and his variations are tough to pick. He is our pick for Northern Warriors’ top wicket taker in this match. New York Strikers vs Northern Warriors TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. New York Strikers vs Northern Warriors Match Prediction & Betting Tips – T10 League 2023New York Strikers will take on Northern Warriors at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Match 9 of 2023 Abu Dhabi T10. This match gets underway at 15:30 local time on Friday 1st December, 2023. NYS vs NW, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Pitch ReportThere were 266 runs scored in the final game on Thursday and this pitch seems to be getting quicker since the opening days of the tournament. On this surface, a par score will be over 120. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for New York Strikers vs Northern Warriors, T10 League 2023

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Nepal vs Namibia Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Nepal vs Namibia Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

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Get to Know Who will win NEP vs NAM, Cricket World Cup League Two match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, CBTFJSK Tips, Pitch Report Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Nepal vs NamibiaDATE: Feb 15, 2024TIME: 09:00 IST / 3:30 GMTVENUE: Mulpani Cricket Ground – Kathmandu, NepalTOURNAMENT: Cricket World Cup League Two 2024 Nepal vs Namibia Betting Tips Rohit Paudel is a quality batter and did well in the ODI series vs Canada. Back him as top batter.Ruben Trumpelmann is an established bowler and is the leading wickettaker for Namibia, with 60 scalps. Back him as top Namibia bowler.Nepal are a far better team and they are very likely to score more boundaries in the match. Nepal vs Namibia TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Nepal vs Namibia Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Cricket World Cup League Two 2024Nepal will take on Namibia in the first match of the tri-series. The match will be played at the Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu and will start at 9:00 AM IST NEP vs NAM, Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu Pitch ReportThe pitch will be flat and good for run scoring. The wicket may help bowlers for first few overs but overall, it will be a good wicket to bat. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Nepal vs Namibia Match 2024

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'A mixed feeling of relief, emotion...': Dinesh Karthik reveals why he decided to retire from IPL | Cricket News

‘A mixed feeling of relief, emotion…’: Dinesh Karthik reveals why he decided to retire from IPL | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has stated that while he is in peak physical condition to continue playing professional cricket for another three years, the mental demands of the game have led him to step away. The 38-year-old, who recently announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), shared his thoughts.Speaking to Cricbuzz, Karthik, who played his final IPL match against Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator at the Narendra Modi Stadium this year, emphasized that physical fitness has never been a concern for him. “I think I am physically very much prepared to play for another three years. Especially with the Impact Player rule, it becomes that much easier. Touch wood, I have never missed a game because of an injury through my three decades. I’ve been blessed that way. I was never worried about my body or my fitness,” he said.However, Karthik admitted that the mental aspect of the game has been more challenging. “It was all about the mental side of things, whether I’ll be able to push as much in the lead-up to the tournament, whether if I don’t play as many matches, will I be okay with it,” he added.Reflecting on what kept him motivated after a challenging IPL season last year, Karthik revealed his intrinsic drive. “I am internally very, very motivated. Intrinsically, extremely motivated and I’ve lived by the mantra that if you are the best, no one can stop you. I just believed if I get one chance, I should make the most of it. I never cribbed. I was always thinking like I got a chance but I missed it. I got a tournament here, but I probably could have done better in this match. And that kept me going,” he said.Karthik has been a constant presence in the IPL since its inception in 2008, playing 257 matches, making him the joint second-most capped player in IPL history alongside Rohit Sharma, and just behind MS Dhoni (264).As he navigates retirement, Karthik mentioned that family functions have kept him occupied and discussed the emotions he felt leading up to his final match. “I don’t think it’s sunk in yet. There’s lots happening in the house, there’s a couple of weddings and all so I’ve been pretty busy with that. It’s a tad bit emotional, a tad bit relief. In a way, I was mentally prepared for whenever it had to happen. But I was so much more prepared for 18th May.”“Once that part of the tournament was crossed, I was extremely elated and very, very happy and grateful. The 22nd came around pretty fast, but overall it was a mixed feeling of relief, emotion and the fact that it has all come to an end,” he added.

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