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10:00pm – Kolkata Knight Riders end Rajasthan Royals’ IPL campaign
In the Eliminator clash of the IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders have beaten Rajasthan Royals by 25 runs at the Eden Gardens. Batting first, the Knight Riders put up 169-7 on the boards before they restricted the Royals to just 144-4 in their 20 overs. Read more about how this thrilling clash panned out in our talking points.
7:00pm – Afghan spinners could pose big headache for India in historic Test
In the ongoing IPL, Afghanistan spinners Rashid Khan and Mujeeb ur Rahman have been bamboozling some of the best batsmen in the worlds including Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and MS Dhoni. With India set to take on Afghanistan in a one-off Test in June at Bengaluru, the warning bells must be ringing for the hosts. Read more about how the two Afghan teenagers have fared against the world’s best in the IPL here.
6:30pm – Gautam Gambhir contradicts Delhi Daredevils coach Ricky Ponting’s statement
Gautam Gambhir and Delhi Daredevils coach seem to have conflicting views on the former’s decision to stand down as the skipper. Ponting suggested that Gambhir had also made way for other batsmen while stepping down as skipper. Gambhir has now clarified that he never stepped down as a player. Read more on this interesting story here.
6:00pm – Dominic Bess to make England debut in Test against Pakistan
England are set to give a Test debut to another young spinner with Somerset’s Dominic Bess set to play in the first Test against Pakistan. The 20-year-old will undergo his Test baptism in the home of cricket at Lord’s.
5:00pm – Three key battles to watch out for in the first Test between England and Pakistan
England and Pakistan go head-to-head in the first Test at Lord’s on Thursday. Sport360’s Stuart Appleby looks at the three key battles which could decide the outcome of the mouthwatering Test. Mohammad Amir against Alastair Cook will be one of the three key battles.
4:00pm – AB de Villiers announces immediate retirement from international cricket
This is a bombshell from AB de Villiers! The South African stalwart has called time on all forms of international cricket effective immediately just days after completing his IPL assignment with Royal Challengers Bangalore. Read more about this developing story on the South African’s retirement here.
2: 45 pm – Don’t write Pakistan off
Pakistan are not being seen as favourites to win the two-Test series against England which starts on Thursday.
But they are a dangerous outfit and have a few things going for them on the eve of the short series.
Here are three reasons why Pakistan can beat England.
2:00 pm – Advantage Kolkata
Big day for Ajinkya Rahane (l) and Dinesh Karthik. Image: BCCI.
The Kolkata Knight Riders hold the upper hand as they hosts Rajasthan Royals in the IPL Eliminator on Wednesday.
Weather is likely to be a concern with rain ruining practice on Tuesday. On the field, the Knight Riders have the advantage as they won both the league games against Rajasthan.
Read the preview here.
12:00pm – Australia sign new sponsorship deal
Australian cricket brushed off any concerns about any financial impact of the ball-tampering scandal as the board signed a new shirt sponsorship deal.
Cricket Australia penned a four-year deal with Alinta Energy which covers all domestic matches.
Read the full story here.
