While several internationals, including Deepak Hooda, Prithvi Shaw, Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow went unsold, uncapped domestic players stole spotlight at IPL mini auction.
The Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings, first team in the history of IPL playoffs to chase down 200+, will lock horns with four-time finalists Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 3 June.
Punjab Kings successfully defended just 111 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi Tuesday, in what Harsha Bhogle described as 'simply one of the greatest matches of the IPL'.
Ashwani, who comes with limited experience in senior cricket, played his first IPL match against KKR Monday. He is the latest addition to the list of most successful debutants at the IPL.
Core group of Indian players is a plus for MI. Batting prowess remains its forte, but some chinks in bowling department can trouble the joint most successful IPL franchise.
According to the survey results, those most looking forward to the start of the season are the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings supporters.
The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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