AB de Villiers: Though de Villiers has blown hot and cold this season, he has scored 339 runs at a strike rate of 171.21. He should enjoy batting against the Sunrisers, especially at the death given they have gone at 11.66 at the death this season. Also, de Villiers has been at his best at the death with a strike rate of 236.11 during those overs. De Villiers scored a fifty the last time these two teams met as well. … [Read more...] about Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions
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‘Rashid Khan has got that ace up his sleeve, always’
Moody: That's pretty much the formula for any spin bowler, or any bowler, period. But, particularly for Rashid, for him to be in that space where he is a nightmare to face to where he's someone that you can actually rotate strike if not hit boundaries against and once he gives that a little bit of freedom it is welcomed by the batsman because they are sitting and waiting for options and opportunities to score. Because, unlike a lot of spinners when he hits his right lengths, it is very hard to change that length by using your feet because of his speed through the air. … [Read more...] about ‘Rashid Khan has got that ace up his sleeve, always’
Aleem Dar set to break record for most ODIs as on-field umpire
"It is a matter of great honour for me to be on the top of the list of both Tests and ODIs for umpires," Dar said in a statement released by the ICC. "When I had started out in the profession, I had never imagined I would get this far. I can only say that I have enjoyed every moment on the field and learning has been an ongoing process all this while." … [Read more...] about Aleem Dar set to break record for most ODIs as on-field umpire
Stress of bio-secure bubbles: Sam Curran expects players to ‘pull out at different stages’
"MS has sent a clear message to us about taking these last few games because we can definitely spoil a few other teams' chances of qualifying. You've seen the young guy Ruturaj Gaikwad come in for the last few games and get some amazing fifties. Now that we're out of the tournament, Chennai have sent quite a clear message about giving the youngsters an opportunity, and so far the guys that have come in have done really well." … [Read more...] about Stress of bio-secure bubbles: Sam Curran expects players to ‘pull out at different stages’
Mark Wood was close to saying ‘I’ve had enough’ over ankle injury issues
He credited the decision to lengthen his run-up - a move which allowed him to generate just as much as pace as before but without putting his body under quite as much pressure - as a defining moment in his renaissance, but also acknowledged the support of the England coaches and physios. … [Read more...] about Mark Wood was close to saying ‘I’ve had enough’ over ankle injury issues
