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While the cricket fans were still in owe of Rahul Tewtia's coming from behind knock from last night, for the second consecutive day, the IPL witnessed a nail-biting contest as Mumbai Indians staged an impressive comeback with the bat to force a Super Over against Royal Challengers Bangalore only to lose it.## Here's how Twitter reacted to the madness - ## The best gift of 2020, the Indian Premier League.#RCBvMI— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 28, 2020 ## Well played to both teams.Unbelievable Cricket! #RCBvMI #IPL2020— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 28, 2020 ## Cmon india .. don’t go any where it’s IPL....fasten ur seat belts .. just WOW..@bcci @IPL— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) September 28, 2020 ## How can you not like cricket ?— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) September 28, 2020 ## This years @IPL has been incredible ... Still without question the market leader for all T20 tournaments ... So many games go down to the wire ... !!! @cricbuzz— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 28, 2020 ## Wow, how much is enough! What is safe! Ishan Kishan! Little fellow, huge power. Pollard! Go up the order!— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 28, 2020 ## Two great super overs. We thought we had seen it all yesterday. And now this. Just the best tournament in world cricket. #Dream11IPL— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 28, 2020 ## Well at least I’m on my couch 😂 #IPL2020— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) September 28, 2020 ## Jeepers gentlemen!!! You guys are playing some serious cricket in the UAE.. 👀👌🏻 #IPL2020— Morne Morkel (@mornemorkel65) September 28, 2020 ## Stay tuned...

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A hard-hitting all-rounder from Haryana, Rahul Tweatia's coming from behind knock scripts one of the most dramatic of chases in the history of the Indian Premier League at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium against Kings XI Punjab. ## Scoring just 8 off the first 19 balls in a chase of 224, Tewatia had started feeling the heat before things took a dramatic turnaround for him and off his next 12 deliveries, he hit seven sixes and scored 45 runs and helped Rajasthan Royals to complete the highest-successful run chase in IPL history. ## Twitter lauded the southpaw's remarkable turnaround.## What an amazing game of cricket. So many things to talk about. Firstly - what courage and heart shown from Tewatia, especially after his poor start with the bat, well done young man-awesome ! My man @IamSanjuSamson once again-pure class ! Great win @rajasthanroyals wow wow wow !— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) September 27, 2020 ## What an incredible game of cricket.....Rahul Tewatia, you’ve shown all of us that miracles do happen. Five sixes in an over against an International fast-bowler. Especially after the struggle. A Fairy tale. #RRvKXIP— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 27, 2020 ## Tewatia morphed into MSD 🔥🤣🙌🏼— Sam Billings (@sambillings) September 27, 2020 ## The Tewatia story will stay forever. What an insane turn around. I love human triumph. Sport is such a great teacher, we can write someone off but we can’t erase them! Wow. So happy with what we got to see. Incredible lesson for life.— Danish Sait (@DanishSait) September 27, 2020 ## That was an unbelievable finish! One thing this game taught me was that we can never give up however bad the situation is in life! Tewatia started like a no 11 batsman but ended like a no.1 champ, unbelievable batting by @IamSanjuSamson and Tewatia! #IPL2020 #RRvKXIP— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) September 27, 2020 ## Tewatia mein Mata aa gayi.What a redemption. Such is cricket and such is life, changes within minutes.— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 27, 2020 ## Tewatia's innings is just another evidence how unpredictable is 2020. #IPL2020 #Tewatia— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) September 27, 2020 ## Outstanding come back from #tewatia wasn’t easy for him bad choice of lengths certainly helped him #welldone #IPLinUAE— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 27, 2020 ## Such is life!! It turns in a span of 2 minutes. #Tewatia— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) September 27, 2020 ## Mr @rahultewatia02 na bhai na 😅 thanks for missing one ball ! What a game congratulations to rr for a spectacular win !!! #RRvKXIP @mayankcricket great knock @IamSanjuSamson brilliant !— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) September 27, 2020 ## Tewatia doing a Dhoni. Except that the game is still alive. #RRvKXIP #IPL2020— Raunak Kapoor (@RaunakRK) September 27, 2020 ## Games like this could be such a powerful tone setter.. What a phenomenal effort by @rajasthanroyals tonight ... And this is without Contributions from Butler and Ben Stokes is yet to arrive.. #IPL2020— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) September 27, 2020 ## Stay tuned...

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Team India captain Virat Kohli is a truly global star, who has continued to make significant strides not just on the field but off it too. After becoming the only cricketer to be included in the Forbes magazine list of highest-paid 100 athletes in the world in 2020, the superstar gave another fine example of his global fame as he made the list of 'Most Admired Men' by YouGov for the first time this year. ## Among the most admired men in the world in the year 2020, Virat Kohli secured the 16th spot in the list which includes the top 20 most admired men across the world. He made it on the list for the first time. ## Other than Kohli, a total of four Indians made the list including Prime Minister Narendra Modi (No. 4), Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan (No. 14), and Shah Rukh Khan (No. 17). Among the Indians, Virat is at number 3 while PM Modi tops the list again. ## When it comes to the 'Most Admired Men' in India, PM Modi tops the charts ahead of Ratan Tata while former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni occupies the No. 3 spot. Dhoni is the most admired sportsman in the country despite Kohli topping the global charts.## Following Dhoni in the list of sportsmen is Sachin Tendulkar (No. 7), Virat Kohli (No. 9), Cristiano Ronaldo (No. 10), Lionel Messi (No. 16), and Michael Jordan (No. 21).## A total of 4500 people were included in the survey across 42 countries and the former President of the United States of America, Barack Obama has been voted as the world's most admired men in 2020 following Bill Gates, and Xi Jinping at number 2, and 3 respectively. ## Stay tuned...

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Former India opener and legendary Sunil Gavaskar, clarifying his comments on Virat Kohli's performance in the Indian Premier League clash against Kings XI Punjab, said he had never blamed Anushka Sharma nor made a sexist remark on her.## The incident took place on Friday during the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab where Sunny G was reacting on a viral video in which Virat and Anushka are seen playing cricket during the lockdown period.## Sunny Gavaskar said after watching the video that because of the lockdown, Virat only got to the practice of Anushka bowling that he didn't get a chance to do proper practice in lockdown. He was discussing the video with his co-commentator, Akash Chopra. ## Anushka, however, reacted on his remark and wrote on an Instagram story, "That, Mr. Gavaskar, your message is distasteful is a fact but I would love for you to explain why you thought of making such a sweeping statement on a wife accusing her of her husband's game? I'm sure over the years you have respected the private lives of every cricketer while commentating on the game. ## Now, the legendary cricketer has clarified that he didn't blame and disrespect her. Speaking to India Today, Gavaskar was quoted as saying, "Firstly, I would like to say it again. Where am I blaming her? I am not blaming her. I am only saying that the video said that she was bowling to Virat. Virat has played only that bowling during the lockdown period. It's a tennis ball, a fun game that people have to pass time during the lockdown. That's all. Where am I blaming her for Virat's failures?"## He further stated that he has always supported that wives going with husbands on tour. "You know me, I am the one who has always batted for wives going with husbands on tour. I am the one that a normal guy going to the office for a 9-5 job, when he comes back home, he comes back to his wife. Similarly, cricketers, when they go out for a tour or even when they are playing at home, why can't they have their wives with them?"## "Because after their working hours are over, they have to get back to their wives like every other common man does. So I am not blaming her", he further said.## The match, however, didn't go well for Virat and his team against KXIP. The India skipper first dropped KL Rahul twice, who went on to score a century, in the KXIP innings and he only scored one with the bat before he was removed by Sheldon Cottrell. RCB went on to lose their second match of IPL 2020 by 97 runs.## Stay tuned...

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Former Australia cricketer and one of the revolutionaries of the modern ODI game Dean Jones has passed away. The 59-year-old, who was working on the IPL 2020 broadcast from the Mumbai studios, suffered a massive cardiac arrest.## Star India's issued an official statement on Dean Jones.## Star India's statement on Dean Jones. He suffered a cardiac arrest. Heart-shattering. RIP Professor. pic.twitter.com/Wzyu23hynf— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) September 24, 2020 ## The Cricket fraternity pays condolence to the late cricketer's family and close ones. ## Absolutely heartbreaking news about Dean Jones passing away.A wonderful soul taken away too soon. Had the opportunity to play against him during my first tour of Australia.May his soul rest in peace and my condolences to his loved ones. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/u6oEY1h7zz— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 24, 2020 ## Shocked to hear about the tragic loss of Dean Jones. Praying for strength and courage to his family and friends. 🙏🏻— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 24, 2020 ## In complete shock to hear about Dean Jones sad passing. One of a kind you were Deano and how lonely and helpless you must have felt on your own in that hotel room-a death we commentators fear the most, and likely to meet, helpless and gone in that hotel room...RIP my friend.— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) September 24, 2020 ## Shocking news... This year gets even worse. Was joking with Deano last week about carrying a red book with me to the match. Terrible... My heartfelt Condolences to the family. 🙏🏽— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) September 24, 2020 ## At a loss of words to express my grief at the passing of a man who I admired a lot. Loved chatting cricket with him. Genuinely loved the sport. 59 is not an age to go....too soon my friend. Too soon. World of cricket will be poorer in your absence. R.I.P., Deano.— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 24, 2020 ## Saddened to hear the news of Dean Jones passing away. Still cannot believe it. Was one of my favourite commentators, he was on air in many of my landmarks. Had really fond memories with him. Will miss him. pic.twitter.com/FZBTqIEGdx— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 24, 2020 ## I can’t believe this news. So very sad to hear about this. Rip Deano, you will be missed. pic.twitter.com/Mc8h36gnWe— David Warner (@davidwarner31) September 24, 2020 ## We are extremely shocked and sad to learn of the untimely demise of Mr. Dean Jones. His energy and enthusiasm for the game will be truly missed. Our thoughts with his family, friends and his followers in this hour of grief. pic.twitter.com/gAAagImKeC— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 24, 2020 ## I’m deeply shocked and saddened by the demise of our fellow commentator #DeanJones He was fine in the morning. I had video call with his son two days back. Everything was fine. Everything was normal. I can’t believe this #RIP— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 24, 2020 ## Awful to hear the news of Dean Jones passing away in Mumbai. He was a wonderful player for Australia and he will be missed. My thoughts are with his family. RIP Deano https://t.co/AmVhQiNEe2— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) September 24, 2020 ## Stunned by the news of Dean Jones’s passingAlways a Larger then life personality Brilliant player Condolences to Jane and family #RIPDeano— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) September 24, 2020 ## Some special moments alongside Dean Jones with our @IsbUnited family. RIP great man. #Legend 🙏😢 pic.twitter.com/aldqC6I3Ev— JP Duminy (@jpduminy21) September 24, 2020 ## Shocking news coming of former Aussie cricketer Dean Jones passing away after a massive cardiac arrest— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) September 24, 2020 ## Stay tuned...

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The Dream 11 Indian Premier League was kicked start on September 19 as Chennai Super Kings took on Mumbai Indians. The MS Dhoni-led CSK emereged as victorious as three times champions defeated defending champions by 5 wickets in a thrilling finish. ## Since the IPL 2020 is being played without crowd due to the covid-19 pandemic, it was expected that that crowds will watch the tournament on television and broadcasters were also assuming the highest rating of IPL this season. ## And now, the viewership result of the opening match between CSK and MI is probably higher than what broadcasters were hoping for.## As per the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) report, an unprecedented 200 million people tuned in to watch the tournament opener which is the highest ever opening day viewership for any sporting league in any country. ## The BCCI Secretary Jay Shah took to his official Twitter handle and shared the viewership record which includes the viewership both on Star Sports India and Disney+Hostart VIP. ## Total viewership on @StarSportsIndia and @DisneyPlusHS.@starindia @ThakurArunS @BCCI— Jay Shah (@JayShah) September 22, 2020 ## The IPL is one of the most watched sports tournaments in the world while it is most watched cricket league in the world. So the viewership results aren't surprising at all with no crowd is allowed to watch the matches in the grounds. ## Stay tuned...

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On the second day on the row of Dream 11 IPL 2020, the match went to the wire with Delhi Capitals defeated Kings XI Punjab in a super over. For Delhi Capitals, Marcus Stoinis showed his brilliance with both bat and ball and awarded man of the match. He scored a quickfire 53 off 21 balls and took 2 wickets to take the game into the super over. ## However, former team India opener, Virendra Sehwag has questioned the match result while criticizing the umpire's decision in the short run. Actually, Mayank Agarwal took 2 runs off the third ball of the 18th over. One of them was called short by the umpire. Only one run was added to this ball, however, the replay showed that it was a complete run. ## Taking to Twitter, Sehwag wrote, "I don’t agree with the man of the match choice. The umpire who gave this short run should have been man of the match. Short Run nahin tha. And that was the difference. #DCvKXIP".## I don’t agree with the man of the match choice . The umpire who gave this short run should have been man of the match. Short Run nahin tha. And that was the difference. #DCvKXIP pic.twitter.com/7u7KKJXCLb— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 20, 2020 ## Due to that short run, KXIP's team could score 157 runs in response to 157 runs. If the second run was not declared short, then the Punjab team would have scored 158 runs. Then there is no need to go to the Super over for the match result and the Punjab team would have been the winner.## Stay tuned...

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After a long hurdle, the 13th season of the much-awaited Dream 11 Indian Premier League was kicked-off yesterday with Chennai Super Kings took on Mumbai Indians at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.## Despite being played in completely different circumstances, the tournament opener was nothing sort of a thriller just like the previous CSK vs MI matches as the 3-times champions Chennai defeated the defending champions Mumbai Indians by 5-wickets with just 4 balls to spare. ## However, one of the moments of the day came just before the start of the play when the Chennai skipper brought out his humorous one-liner against the Match Referee Manu Nayyar. The skipper also applauded his team members for keeping themselves fit during the quarantine period in the UAE. ## "Wanted to know if we can have a slip (considering the social distancing norms under the current circumstances)", Dhoni said at the Toss. "Have the liberty during lockdown to spend time on yourself to keep fit. Have to applaud every member of the squad. The first six days in quarantine is very difficult. Felt each individual used that time well and nobody was disappointed or frustrated", he added. ## Another moment came during the match which proved to be a turning point. Sam Curran, who was picked ahead of Dwayne Bravo for the match and played a match-turning cameo of 18 runs off 6 balls which proved as crucial as Ambati Rayudu and Faf du Plessis's fifties in CSK's win. ## However, it was surprised move by MS Dhoni to send Curran ahead of him, as described by Curran after the match. "To be honest, I was very surprised when Jadeja got out for me to go ahead of MS Dhoni. It was a big shock to me but he (Dhoni) is a genius and thought something (about sending me before himself). The plan was obviously to go out there, have a go at them if it comes off", Curran said after the match. ## ICYMI, it was MS Dhoni's first match after the semi-final of the World Cup, 2019 against New Zealand which was on the 9th of July 2019. He had also announced his retirement from international cricket recently. ## Stay tuned...

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The three-times champions Chennai Super Kings opened the account after defeating 4-times and defending champions Mumbai Indians in the opening match of Dream11 IPL 2020 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.## Here is the current team standings RankTeamMatchesWonLostTiedN/RPointsNet RRLast 5 Results (Q) Mumbai Indians 14 9 5 0 0 18 +1.107 L.W.W.L.W (Q) Delhi Capitals 14 8 6 0 0 16 -0.109 W.L.L.L.L (Q) Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 7 7 0 0 14 +0.608 W.W.W.L.W (Q) Royal Challengers Bangalore 14 7 7 0 0 14 -0.172 L.L.L.L.W 5. Kolkata Knight Riders 14 7 7 0 0 14 -0.214 W.L.L.W.L 6. Kings XI Punjab 14 6 8 0 0 12 -0.162 L.L.W.W.W 7. Chennai Super Kings 14 6 8 0 0 12 -0.455 W.W.W.L.L 8. Rajasthan Royals 14 6 8 0 0 12 -0.569 L.W.W.L.W ## Dream XI IPL 2020: Check Out The Complete And Team Wise Schedule Of The Tournament## Last updated after the 56th match## Stay tuned...

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These are the trying times for the entire humanity that is battling the covid-19 pandemic. However, every difficult time or crisis gives birth to new heroes, and no doubt, the idea of Heroes in the field has got redefined in the past six months as regular people have transformed themselves into selfless frontline warriors who are winning the battle of humanity in these unpreceded times. ## To acknowledge the efforts and honour the sacrifices made by these real heroes, Royal Challengers Bangalore has come up with a unique idea to pay tribute to the covid heroes. The three-times finalist, RCB team will be wearing a tribute jersey with the message "My Covid Heroes" both during training and matches for the entire tournament through #MyCovidHeroes initiatives. ## To make this initiative special, RCB players would be sharing some of the inspirational stories on the team's Social Media Handles throughout the season in a bid to inspire millions of RCB fans around the world. ## "In the past few months, whenever I heard the stories of the Covid Heroes it has given me literal goosebumps. These real challenges have made the country proud and inspired all of us to be more persistent and dedicated to our efforts to build a better tomorrow", said RCB skipper Virat Kohli during the tribute Jersey launch on Thursday.## "I am truly proud to wear RCB's "My Covid Heroes" jersey as a sign of solidarity and gratitude to everyone who is right now going the extra mile to support the community at large. They have batted day and night and fought on the field, and I am honored to call them my heroes", Kohli added. ## During the Jersey launch, RCB players including Virat Kohli, Parthiv Patel, and Devdutt Paddikal interacted with some of the covid heroes including Simranjeet Singh, Hetika Shah, and Zeeshan Javid who have worked tirelessly and have created a strong positive impact in these testing times.## Apart from this, The team has also started an online fundraiser on Milaap, a crowdfunding website with a goal to raise Rs. 7.5 lakh and provide 150 families with milk on a daily basis. ## Stay tuned...

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The 13th season of the Indian Premier League is just about the corner to kick-off with Chennai Super Kings will be taking on the defending champions, Mumbai Indians in the tournament opener tomorrow (September 19) at 7:30 PM in Abu Dhabi. ## However, this year, there will be a lot of things different as compared to the previous seasons of the IPL all because of the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. This year, there will be no crowd to cheer the players in the ground as all be watching the tournament from their homes on the TV screens. ## The different circumstances are going to be challenging for the players. However, despite IPL 2020 set to be played behind closed doors in the UAE, the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain, Virat Kohli foresaw no drop in his playing intensity. ## "The intensity and passion won't drop even if there are no crowds," Kohli said at a media session to launch Royal Challengers covid warriors campaign. "Yes, empty stadiums will give us a strange feeling, and I won't deny it'll not be different when we walk out. But the feeling has changed a little after many training sessions and practice matches".## Virat Kohli admitted that the crowds are an amazing part of the game but this time, they will be playing for bigger reasons to bring back smiles on the faces who have suffered due to the pandemic.## Dream XI IPL 2020: Check Out The Complete And Team Wise Schedule Of The Tournament## "You understand why you started playing - because you love the game. This is a chance for us to play with that feeling with the entire country watching. As long as we're playing for the right reasons, all external factors become irrelevant.## "Yes, crowds are an amazing part of the game but this time, that's not what we're playing for. This time we're playing for a bigger reason. To bring smiles back on people's faces, those who've faced tough times due to the pandemic", Kohli said. ## Royal Challengers Bangalore will begin their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on September 21 in Dubai. RCB is one of the only three teams playing the IPL 2020 that are yet to win an IPL title despite reaching into the final on three occasions. The other two teams who haven't won the title yet are Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals. ## Stay tuned...

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For the first time in the history of the Indian Premier League, an American player is going to participate. The two-times IPL winner Kolkata Knight Riders has signed American pacer Ali Khan who recently featured in the Caribbean Premier League. ## The 29-year-old will replace England's pacer, Harry Gurney, who pulled out of the IPL due to injury and is set to undergo a shoulder injury. ## Your wait for the replacement is now over! 🎉Join us in welcoming the first US National to play in the #Dream11IPL, @IamAlikhan23 😍#KKR #HaiTaiyaar #Dream11IPL https://t.co/cKgNA2k7Rx— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) September 13, 2020 ## Ali Khan was part of the Trinbago Knight Riders' squad which remained unbeaten en route to their 4th CPL title win. In the tournament, Khan picked up eight wickets from eight matches with an economy rate of 7.43. As per reports, he was on KKR's watchlist last season also but no deal could be worked out. ## A genuine fast bowler, who clicks 140+ speed, came in limelight during the 2018 Global T20 Canada, where he caught the attention of star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, who brought the youngster to the CPL. That year, Khan picked up 16 wickets from 12 matches for Guyana Amazon Warriors, the second-most by a fast bowler in the season.## Two days ago, Bravo, in one of his Instagram stories, posted a video with Khan, Brendon McCullum, and a few more inside a plan with the caption "Next stop Dubai" which hinted about Khan's participation in the IPL this year. ## Khan was selected in a USA squad for the first time for the 2016 Auty Cup and ICC WCL Division Four in Los Angeles. On his CPL debut, Khan dismissed Kumar Sangakkara with his first delivery.## With Khan joining KKR's squad, the team now has a series overseas players line up with the batsmen Eoin Morgan and Tom Banton, allrounder Andre Russell, spinners (and pinch-hitter) Sunil Narine and Chris Green, and pacers Pat Cummins and Lockie Ferguson. ## Stay tuned...