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Former Indian cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Harbhajan Singh gave their approval to the new Impact player rule introduced by the BCCI in this year's IPL

 IPL 2023: 'Teams will need some time,' - Sunil Gavaskar and Harbhajan Singh on the Impact Player rule

Indian cricketing legends have their say on the new Impact player rule in the #IPL2023

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&ldquo;You need some time to understand new rules and acclimatise with new playing conditions. The same will be the case with all ten teams in the TATA IPL 2023. They will need some time to ace it,&rdquo; Gavaskar told Star Sports.

Former Indian cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Harbhajan Singh gave their approval to the new Impact player rule introduced by the BCCI in this year's IPL in which the teams will get to make a tactical substitution and bring in a player during their match.
Both the players said that the teams will need some time to get used to the new rule and utilise it according to the conditions.
&ldquo;You need some time to understand new rules and acclimatise with new playing conditions. The same will be the case with all ten teams in the TATA IPL 2023. They will need some time to ace it,&rdquo; Gavaskar told Star Sports.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a very innovative move as you can now replace a player whom you feel is not suitable or has served his purpose with someone who can make an impact in the current playing conditions. So, kudos to the BCCI, it&rsquo;s a very good rule,&rdquo; said Harbhajan.
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'When you have too many options, you have to pick the right option and I think because of this reason, someone will bowl less', Pandya said.

IPL 2023: Impact player rule makes captaincy difficult- Hardik Pandya

The impact player rule which has been introduced in IPL for the first time in 2023 edition might seem helpful, but skipper Hardik Pandya feels otherwise...

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'When you have too many options, you have to pick the right option and I think because of this reason, someone will bowl less', Pandya said.

While CSK's Tushar Deshpande was the first impact player of IPL 2023, Gujarat Titans decided to bring in Sai Sudharsan as their impact player after Kane Williamson had to leave the ground due to injury.&nbsp; The impact player rule introduced in IPL for the first time in 2023 edition might seem helpful, but skipper Hardik Pandya feels that it has made the captaincy job difficult.&nbsp; 'When you have too many options, you have to pick the right option and I think because of this reason, someone will bowl less', Pandya said. The 10 teams, this season will have the advantage of making a tactical substitution as an impact player who can come in to bat or bowl as needed.&nbsp;

Pakistan only took part in the inaugural edition of IPL
After the Mumbai terror attacks, India banned Pak players from IPL 


‘It just reeks of arrogance’ - Imran Khan slams BCCI

Tap to know why former Pakistani Prime Minister and World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan lambasted BCCI

<ul>
<li>Pakistan only took part in the inaugural edition of IPL</li>
<li>After the Mumbai terror attacks, India banned Pak players from IPL&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Former Pakistan Prime Minister and World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan lambasted the BCCI for banning Pakistani players from playing in the Indian Premier League.&nbsp; Calling the Indian board arrogant, Imran while speaking on Times Radio said, 'If India does not allow Pakistan so be it, Pakistan should not worry about it'&nbsp; Khan further accused BCCI of behaving as a superpower in the cricketing world because of their ability to generate funds. I think they almost dictate now as a sort of arrogance of a superpower who they should play and who they shouldn't, he added.&nbsp; Pakistan had participated in the inaugural season of the cash-rich league in 2008 but because of the terror attacks in Mumbai that happened later that year India eventually banned Pakistani players from IPL.

Dhoni praised Ruturaj Gaikwad who scored a 50-ball-92
'Batsmanship led the team down against Gujarat Titans'


IPL 2023, GT vs CSK: MS Dhoni disappointed with Chennai's batsmanship

Impressed by Ruturaj Gaikwad's splendid performance, MS Dhoni had some bitter words for CSK’s middle-order.
Tap to know what the CSK skipper said after the team lost the IPL opener against Gujarat by 5 wickets.
#IPL2023 #GTvs CSK #Dhoni

<ul>
<li>Dhoni praised Ruturaj Gaikwad who scored a 50-ball-92</li>
<li>'Batsmanship led the team down against Gujarat Titans'</li>
</ul>

Despite Ruturaj Gaikwad's splendid performance, Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni felt that the batsmen led the team down against the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2023 opener. While calling the young gun who smashed a 50-ball-92 brilliant, Dhoni criticised the middle-order batters. 'We all knew there will be dew, we could have done a bit more with the batsmanship', he said. Apart from Gaikwad, none of the Chennai batters passed the 25-run mark as they lost the curtain raiser by 5 wickets.


Impact player Sai Sudharsan replaced Williamson
Defending champions won the opener by 5 wickets


CSK vs GT: Kane Williamson suffers knee injury in IPL opener 

Gujarat Titans suffered a severe blow as Kane Williamson suffered an injury to his right knee while playing against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL opener.

#CSKvsGT #IPL2023

<ul>
<li>Impact player Sai Sudharsan replaced Williamson</li>
<li>Defending champions won the opener by 5 wickets</li>
</ul>

Gujarat Titans suffered a severe blow as Kane Williamson hurt his right knee while fielding against Chennai Super Kings in the opening game of IPL 2023.&nbsp; The New Zealand cricketer who made his debut for Gujarat Titans on Friday had to walk off the field in the 13th over of the first innings of the game. He suffered the injury while attempting to take Ruturaj Gaikwad's catch on the deep-square leg boundary.&nbsp; Titans later got B Sai Sudharsan as the substitute player and GT swapped them, bringing in Sudharsan as the impact player. The defending champions won the opener by 5 wickets.&nbsp;

Russian and Belarusian players will be able to compete at Wimbledon as neutral athletes after the All England Club on Friday reversed its ban from last year.

Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian players

Russian and Belarusian players will be able to compete at Wimbledon as neutral athletes after the All England Club on Friday reversed its ban from last year.

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Apart from Wimbledon, other tennis tournaments have also allowed Russian and Belarusian players to compete as neutral athletes.

Russian and Belarusian players will be able to compete at Wimbledon as neutral athletes after the All England Club on Friday reversed its ban from last year.
The players must comply with &ldquo;appropriate conditions,&rdquo; including not expressing support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
They also must not receive funding &ldquo;from the Russian or Belarusian states (including sponsorship from companies operated or controlled by the states) in relation to their participation in The Championships,&rdquo; the All England Club said in a statement.
Other tennis tournaments have also allowed Russian and Belarusian players to compete as neutral athletes.
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Singer Arijit Singh, who performed at the IPL 2023 opening ceremony, was captured on camera touching Dhoni's feet.

IN PICS: Singer Arijit Singh touches MS Dhoni's feet at IPL 2023 opening ceremony

Singer Arijit Singh, who performed at the #IPL2023 opening ceremony, was captured on camera touching Dhoni's feet.

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#CSK #MSDhoni #Dhoni #GTvCSK

Singer Arijit Singh, who performed at the IPL 2023 opening ceremony, was captured on camera touching Dhoni's feet.

MS Dhoni is a revered figure all over India and it is not just the fans who worship him, even the celebs hold him in high regard.
Singer Arijit Singh, who performed at the IPL 2023 opening ceremony, was captured on camera touching Dhoni's feet.
This particular moment happened when Dhoni came onto the stage to meet the BCCI dignitaries. And Arijit, who was standing alongside actors Tamannah Bhatia &amp; Rashmika Mandanna, couldn't hold back his emotions on meeting the legendary Indian captain.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) clarified that its chairman Najam Sethi had not recommended any idea relating to the Pakistan men's cricket team playing their world cup matches in Bangladesh instead of India.

Najam Sethi never spoke to ICC about playing World Cup matches in Bangladesh: PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued a clarification regarding the ODI World Cup venue change issue.

#PCB #BCCI #ICC #INDvPAK

"At no stage during Thursday&rsquo;s media interaction, did I give any reference to the ICC or made any remarks on the ICC Men&rsquo;s Cricket World Cup 2023, which is scheduled in October," Sethi said

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has clarified that its chairman Najam Sethi didn't make any recommendation relating to Pakistan playing their World Cup matches in Bangladesh instead of India.
"At no stage during Thursday&rsquo;s media interaction, did I give any reference to the ICC or made any remarks on the ICC Men&rsquo;s Cricket World Cup 2023, which is scheduled in October. This matter has not been mooted or discussed at any ICC forum so far,&rdquo; Sethi said in the press release.
According to PTI, ICC had already stated that no discussions relating to the Cricket World Cup 2023 were carried out with PCB as BCCI had assured that visa won't be a problem for the Men in Green.
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Only nine skippers attended the captains' meet in Ahmedabad a day before IPL 2023 kicks off, with Rohit Sharma being the notable omission.

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma gives captains' meet a miss

Only nine skippers attended the captains' meet in Ahmedabad a day before IPL 2023 kicks off, with Rohit Sharma being the notable omission.

here's why

Only nine skippers attended the captains' meet in Ahmedabad a day before IPL 2023 kicks off, with Rohit Sharma being the notable omission.

Only nine skippers attended the captains' meet in Ahmedabad a day before IPL 2023 kicks off, with Rohit Sharma being the notable omission.
According to media reports, the MI captain was unwell, thus, failed to travel to Ahmedabad for the pre-IPL captains' meeting and photoshoot.
However, reports suggest Rohit will most likely be available for Mumbai's opening game against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 2.
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In Markram's absence, veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead the Sunrisers against Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2023: Bhuvneshwar to lead SRH in opening game vs Rajasthan Royals

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be without their captain Aiden Markram in their IPL 2023 opener on April 2.

In Markram's absence, veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead the Sunrisers against Rajasthan Royals.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be without their captain Aiden Markram in their IPL 2023 opener on April 2.
In Markram's absence, veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead the Sunrisers against Rajasthan Royals.
28-year-old Markram is on national duty as South Africa against the Netherlands, with the Proteas aiming for direct qualification to the ODI World Cup in India.
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Agar has returned home without playing any game in India as the Aussies preferred off-spinner Todd Murphy ahead of him in the Nagpur Test and Mathew Kuhnemann in the second Test

IND vs AUS: Spinner Ashton Agar returns home to play domestic cricket

Australia's left-arm spinner Ashton Agar has flown back home after he was released from the squad for the remaining two Tests against India. 

Agar has returned home without playing any game in India as the Aussies preferred off-spinner Todd Murphy ahead of him in the Nagpur Test and Mathew Kuhnemann in the second Test

Australia's left-arm spinner Ashton Agar has flown back home after he was released from the squad for the remaining two Tests against India.
Agar has returned home without playing a game in India as the Aussies preferred off-spinner Todd Murphy ahead of him in the Nagpur Test.
The 29-year-old again failed to find a place in the line-up in Delhi with the visitors opting for Matthew Kuhnemann&rsquo;s services instead.
Agar became the third player from Australia's touring squad after David Warner and Josh Hazlewood, both ruled out due to injuries, to go back home mid-series.
Captain Pat Cummins, who has also travelled back, is expected to be back before the Indore Test. Agar is set to play in Western Australia's next Sheffield Shield game on March 2 and the 50-over Marsh Cup final on March 8.
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The Delhi Capitals made every effort to show their appreciation for their player Rishabh Pant who is unavailable to play for them in this year's IPL.

IPL 2023: DC vs LSG - Delhi Capitals hang Rishabh Pant's jersey in dugout

Delhi Capitals come up with incredible gesture for Rishabh Pant during their IPL 2023 opener!

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Pant's shirt was spotted hanging in DC's dugout during their debut match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Stadium on Saturday.

The Delhi Capitals made every effort to show their appreciation for skipper Rishabh Pant who is unavailable to play for them in this year's IPL due to rehabilitation.
Pant's shirt was spotted hanging in DC's dugout during their first match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday.
Pant too posted a picture of him supporting his IPL team by cheering them from outside the stadium.
The 25-year-old also showed his support for the team as he took to his Instagram account to cheer Delhi on for their IPL opener against Lucknow Super Giants.
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While Josh Hazlewood is still to arrive in India for the cash-rich league, Glenn Maxwell is still not fully fit.

IPL 2023, RCB vs MI: Injury-hit Bangalore up against rejuvenated Mumbai

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be fretting over the availability of key foreign players when Faf du Plessis' men take on Mumbai Indians at their home ground in Bengaluru.

While Josh Hazlewood is still to arrive in India for the cash-rich league, Glenn Maxwell is still not fully fit.

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be fretting over the availability of key foreign players when Faf du Plessis' men take on Mumbai Indians at their home ground in Bengaluru.
While Josh Hazlewood is still to arrive in India for the cash-rich league, Glenn Maxwell is still not fully fit. But the loyal RCB fans would be hoping to see their star batter Virat Kohli roaring at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Mumbai, on the other hand, will look to forget their horror run last season despite not having their lynchpin Jasprit Bumrah in their ranks. However, fit-again English pacer Jofra Archer will certainly boost MI's bowling department along with new foreign buy Jason Behrendorff.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2023-srh-vs-rr-preview-get-ready-for-rajasthan-batters-vs-hyderabad-bowlers-battle-1680349876893">IPL 2023, SRH vs RR preview: Get ready for Rajasthan batters vs Hyderabad bowlers battle</a>
But the big attraction in Mumbai camp would be the new batting line-up which has the likes of hard-hitting batters Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Tim David and Dewald Brevis.
RCB vs MI head-to-head
In a head-to-head comparison, Mumbai have an upper hand over Bangalore, winning 17 out of 30 matches.
 Bangalore weather update
There is no chance of rain in Bangalore on matchday.
Team news
Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood is expected to miss the first half of IPL 2023.
Glenn Maxwell is doubtful for RCB's opening game as he is yet to fully regain strength post-leg fracture.
RCB vs MI Playing XI probables
RCB possible Playing XI: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Suyash Prabhudessai, Mahipal Lomror, Michael Bracewell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Reece Topley, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, and Karn Sharma.
MI possible Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Hrithik Shokeen, Kumar Kartikeya, Jofra Archer, Arshad Khan, and Jason Behrendorff.

It was just another day in the office for Manchester City as they came from a goal behind to beat Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool 4-1 on the day without league's topscorer Erling Haaland to keep their title hopes alive in the Premier League on Saturday.

Premier League: Manchester City come from behind to thump Liverpool 4-1 at home

Man City thump Liverpool 4-1 at home in the #PremierLeague

However, it was the pep talk at halftime which seemed to do the magic as the Cityzens went on to score two more goals courtesy of Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan in the 46th and 53rd minute respectively.

It was just another day in the office for Manchester City as they came from a goal behind to beat Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool 4-1 on the day without league's topscorer Erling Haaland to keep their title hopes alive in the Premier League on Saturday.
Liverpool took the lead via Mohammed Salah in the 17th minute as City seemed to wake up after falling behind and kept the pressure on Liverpool to eventually find the equaliser through Julian Alvarez in the 27th minute.
However, it was the pep talk at halftime which seemed to do the magic as the Cityzens went on to score two more goals courtesy of Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan in the 46th and 53rd minute respectively.
Jack Grealish got the cherry on the top with City's fourth in the 74th minute as De Bruyne found him to place the ball quite comfortably past Alisson in the bottom right corner.
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A frustrated-looking Punjab Kings' captain Shikhar Dhawan took his team off the field just before the start of the Kolkata Knight Riders' run chase.

IPL 2023: Shikhar Dhawan calls his players off the field vs KKR, here's why

Punjab Kings' Shikhar Dhawan calls off his players during their IPL opener!

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The start of Kolkata's innings was delayed as floodlights at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium failed to light up.KKR openers too followed suit and head towards the dugout.

It was just the 2nd game of IPL 2023 and something unusual happened.
A frustrated-looking Punjab Kings' captain Shikhar Dhawan took his team off the field just before the start of the Kolkata Knight Riders' run chase.
The start of Kolkata's innings was delayed as floodlights at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium failed to light up.KKR openers too followed suit and head towards the dugout.
The players however returned to the field after the lights came on but only after a 15-minute delay.
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While Rajasthan have big power-hitters in Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson among others, Hyderabad have assembled a superb bowling line-up, having the likes of veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar, tearaway pacer Umran Malik and fit-again death-overs specialist T Natarajan.

IPL 2023, SRH vs RR preview: Get ready for Rajasthan batters vs Hyderabad bowlers battle

A high-octane clash is on the cards when Sunrisers Hyderabad lock horns with Rajasthan Royals at their home ground in Match 4 of IPL 2023.

While Rajasthan have big power-hitters in Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson among others, Hyderabad have assembled a superb bowling line-up, having the likes of veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar, tearaway pacer Umran Malik and fit-again death-overs specialist T Natarajan.

A high-octane clash is on the cards when Sunrisers Hyderabad lock horns with Rajasthan Royals at their home ground in Match 4 of IPL 2023.
While Rajasthan have big power-hitters in Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson among others, Hyderabad have assembled a superb bowling line-up, having the likes of veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar, tearaway pacer Umran Malik and fit-again death-overs specialist T Natarajan.
SRH vs RR Head-to-head
In the 16 matches between the two sides, it's even-stevens as both SRH and RR have won 8 games each in 16 matches.
Hyderabad weather update
Clear skies are expected to welcome both teams as there is no chance of rainfall on matchday.
Team news
SRH captain Aiden Markram will miss SRH's first game owing to his national duty and Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead the side in his absence
SRH vs RR Playing XI probables
SRH possible Playing XI:
Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Harry Brook, Upendra Yadav, Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran Malik, Adil Rashid, Kartik Tyagi.
RR possible Playing XI:
Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Y Chahal, Kuldeep Sen, Obed McCoy

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