Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha on Thursday made it official to the Cricket Association of Bengal that he is "not willing" to play for the state team in upcoming Ranji Trophy knockouts. This effectively brings an end to Saha's glorious career with Bengal from where he made his Ranji debut in November 2007 and went on to play 122 first-class and 102 List A matches. "The Cricket Association of Bengal wanted Wriddhiman Saha to play for Bengal at this crucial juncture especially when Bengal would be fighting in the knockout stage in a bid to win the Ranji Trophy after becoming the top ranked team in the country at the end of the Group Stage," CAB president Avishek Dalmiya said in a statement. "I had expressed this to Wriddhiman and had requested him to reconsider his decision. However, Wriddhiman has now communicated to us that he is not willing to play the Ranji Knockouts." The 37-year-old, who has played 122 first-class matches, has also left from their official team … [Read more...] about Wriddhiman Saha “Not Willing” To Play For Bengal In Ranji Trophy Knockouts | Cricket News
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“We’ll Come Back Stronger”: Gautam Gambhir’s Emotional Post After Lucknow Super Giants’ IPL Exit | Cricket News
Lucknow Super Giants lost the IPL 2022 Eliminator to Royal Challengers Bangalore by 14 runs on Wednesday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and with that their maiden season in the tournament came to an end. It was a disappointing end for the team as they had several opportunities of driving home the initial advantage given to them by their bowlers. But some clumsy fielding meant the duo of Rajat Patidar and Dinesh Karthik took RCB to a total of 207 runs, which turned out to be a bit too much for KL Rahul 's men to chase. Throughout the match, the broadcast cameras kept going back to LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir , who was a man full of emotions on the sidelines as he witnessed his wards in action. Gambhir is a passionate leader on and off the pitch and that was visible in his reactions. Promoted Listen to the latest songs , only on JioSaavn.com The former KKR captain and India opening batter took to Instagram after the defeat and wrote an emotional post "Hard … [Read more...] about “We’ll Come Back Stronger”: Gautam Gambhir’s Emotional Post After Lucknow Super Giants’ IPL Exit | Cricket News
Chessable Masters Final: Ding Liren Seizes Advantage Against Indian GM Praggnanandhaa | Other Sports News
Chinese world No.2 Ding Liren seized the advantage against India's teenaged Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa in the final of Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Chessable Masters online tournament, taking a 2.5-1.5 lead after the opening day of the match early on Thursday. The 16-year old Praggnanandhaa, who lost the opening game of the all-Asian final, bounced back strongly to level the first match when he won game two. Liren then showed why he is rated so highly by taking the lead, outwitting his young Indian opponent, who had on Wednesday appeared for his standard XI examination, in the third game. The fourth game saw the two players sign peace in 39 moves as Liren took a one- point advantage into day two of the summit clash. The second day of the final will also feature four games and the tie-break if required. Praggnanandhaa has been in good form during the tournament and had created a flutter in the preliminary phase by beating world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round. He had … [Read more...] about Chessable Masters Final: Ding Liren Seizes Advantage Against Indian GM Praggnanandhaa | Other Sports News
IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans have done so well because of Hardik’s leadership: Suresh Raina
Once again, playing their A-Game, Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 1 to become the first finalists of the ongoing IPL edition. Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Raina said, "He's looked very fresh ever since he made his comeback from the injury. He's understood his game after making a comeback on the pitch. He's doing well with the bat and ball. I feel there was a leader hiding in him somewhere but with the support of his family, it is finally coming out and how. "He's a born leader and the way he's marshalled his troops for Gujarat Titans is just commendable. Gujarat has done so well because of Hardik's leadership and the way he's backed the players." Gujarat Titans qualified for the finals in their maiden season Meanwhile, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes Pandya's sublime form with the bat and ball in the IPL 2022 bodes well not just for Gujarat Titans' skipper but also for Team India. Kaif believes his good form … [Read more...] about IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans have done so well because of Hardik’s leadership: Suresh Raina