Ajinkya Rahane who had sustained a hamstring injury in Kolkata Knight Riders' 2nd last league stage game has provided a major update on his return date. While informing that his rehabilitation is going well, Rahane who is currently recovering at the National Cricket Association, Bengaluru said that his current focus is getting back on the field. The Test veteran further said that it is expected that he will be fit in around 6-8 weeks. But, currently he said, he is taking one day at a time, one week at a time. Rahane who played in 7 matches for the Knight Riders could collect only 133 runs for the Shreyas Iyer-led team. However, he feels that he had a good IPL outing this season. Rahane's injury comes at a time when he is already struggling to maintain his place in the Indian Test team. Due to his back-to-back poor performances, the 33-year-old was dropped from the Indian Test squad against Sri Lanka, earlier this year. 

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The Test veteran&nbsp;further said that it is expected that he will be fit in around 6-8 weeks.

Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;who had sustained a hamstring injury in Kolkata&nbsp;Knight Riders'&nbsp;2nd last league stage game has provided a major update&nbsp;on his return date. While informing that his rehabilitation is going well, Rahane&nbsp;who is currently recovering at the National Cricket Association, Bengaluru said that his current focus is getting back on the field.&nbsp; The Test veteran&nbsp;further said that it is expected that he will be fit in around 6-8 weeks. But, currently he said, he is taking one day at a time, one week at a time.&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;who played in 7 matches for the Knight Riders could collect only 133 runs for the Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer-led&nbsp;team. However, he feels that he had a good IPL&nbsp;outing this season.&nbsp; Rahane's&nbsp;injury comes at a time when he is already struggling to maintain his place in the Indian Test team. Due to his back-to-back poor performances, the 33-year-old was dropped from the Indian Test&nbsp;squad against Sri&nbsp;Lanka,&nbsp;earlier this year.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/hardik-pandya-is-a-four-dimensional-cricketer-feels-kiran-more-1654231521086">Hardik Pandya is a four-dimensional cricketer, feels Kiran More</a>

Hardik Pandya grabbed all the attention after he led his new team to a thrilling IPL win in their maiden season. Impressed by his skills, former Indian cricketer Kiran More too heaped praise on the Gujarat Titans' skipper. Speaking to SG Podcast, More highlighted how it must have been tough for the 27-year-old ace all-rounder to make a switch from Mumbai Indians to Gujarat Titans. Calling the winning of GT, the best moment for him of IPL 2022, the ex-wicketkeeper batter said it was outstanding, especially Hardik becoming a skipper and lifting the trophy, his personal performance was equally brilliant. Recalling his younger days, More, in whose academy the Pandya brothers, Krunal and Hardik, have polished their cricket, said, Hardik was a young kid who wanted to perform all the time, I now believe he is a four-dimensional cricketer. Explaining it, More said earlier Pandya use to only bowl, bat and died now he is a captain as well.Hardik Pandya had an exceptionally well IPL season that also helped him regain his spot in the national side for the upcoming 5 match T20 series vs South Africa. The GT skipper who led his team to success was the highest run-getter for his team (487) and also finished with a 3-wicket haul in the IPL final.  

Hardik Pandya is a four dimensional cricketer, feels Kiran More

Kiran More, in whose academy Hardik Pandya polished his cricketing skills in his younger days heaps praise on the ace all-rounder's IPL performance.

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Kiran More highlighted it must have been tough for the 27-year-old ace all-rounder to make a switch from Mumbai&nbsp;Indians to Gujarat Titans.

Hardik&nbsp;Pandya&nbsp;grabbed all the attention after he led his new team to a thrilling IPL&nbsp;win in their maiden season. Impressed by his skills, former Indian cricketer Kiran&nbsp;More too heaped praise on the Gujarat Titans' skipper.&nbsp; Speaking to SG Podcast, More highlighted how it must have been tough for the 27-year-old ace all-rounder to make a switch from Mumbai&nbsp;Indians to Gujarat Titans. Calling the winning of GT, the best moment for him of&nbsp;IPL&nbsp;2022, the ex-wicketkeeper&nbsp;batter said it was outstanding, especially Hardik&nbsp;becoming a skipper and lifting the trophy, his personal performance was equally brilliant.&nbsp; Recalling his younger days, More, in whose academy the Pandya&nbsp;brothers, Krunal&nbsp;and Hardik, have polished their cricket, said, Hardik&nbsp;was a young kid who wanted to perform all the time, I now believe he is a four-dimensional&nbsp;cricketer. Explaining it, More said earlier Pandya&nbsp;use to only bowl, bat and died now he is a captain as well. Hardik&nbsp;Pandya&nbsp;had an exceptionally well IPL&nbsp;season that also helped him regain his spot in the national side for the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/south-africa-cricket-team-arrives-for-five-match-t20i-series-vs-india-1654163604760">upcoming 5 match T20 series vs South Africa.</a> The GT skipper who led his team to success was the highest run-getter for his team (487) and also finished with a 3-wicket haul in the IPL&nbsp;final.&nbsp;&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ajinkya-rahane-gives-update-about-his-hamstring-injury-1654232869178">Ajinkya Rahane gives update about his hamstring injury</a>&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Mohammed Siraj was among the unluckiest players in IPL 2022 as he conceded 31-sixes the most has any bowler has been hit in the IPL history. But the 29-year old pacer is hopeful of a powerful comeback in India's fifth test against England.
Siraj told PTI that in the last two seasons his graph was up and this time it has come down but then he sees see what he has done in the past two years and takes that along.
RCB's pacer Siraj, who picked 14 wickets in just 4 Test matches against England last year managed to take just 9 wickets in 15 matches in IPL 2022. 
Also read: England board appoints all rounder Ben Stokes as new Test captain
The Indian speedster further added that he is preparing for the test match against England and he feels good to bowl in the English conditions as it is helpful for the bowlers.
Notably, the fifth Test match of the 6 match Test series against England in which India took a 2-1 lead, had to be rescheduled due to the Covid-19 outbreak in the Indian camp last year and will now be played from 1-5 July. 
Also read: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly reveals true meaning of his cryptic tweet

Mohammed Siraj hopeful of powerful comeback in Test match vs England

Can Mohammed Siraj make a huge comeback in the 5th Test against England?

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The fifth Test match between India and England had to be rescheduled due to the&nbsp;Covid-19&nbsp;outbreak in the Indian camp last year and will now be played from 1-5 July

Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer&nbsp;Mohammed&nbsp;Siraj&nbsp;was among the unluckiest players in IPL&nbsp;2022 as he conceded 31-sixes the most has any bowler has been hit in the IPL&nbsp;history. But the 28-year old pacer is hopeful of a powerful comeback in India's fifth test against England.
Siraj&nbsp;told PTI&nbsp;that&nbsp;in the last two seasons, his graph was up and this time it has come down but he knows what he has done in the past two years and takes that along.
RCB's&nbsp;pacer&nbsp;Siraj, who picked 14 wickets in just 4 Test matches against England last year&nbsp;managed to take just 9 wickets in 15 matches in&nbsp;IPL&nbsp;2022.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/england-board-appoints-all-rounder-ben-stokes-as-new-test-captain-1651146029194" target="_blank">England board appoints all rounder Ben Stokes as new Test captain</a>
The Indian speedster further added that he is preparing for the test match against England and he feels good to bowl in the English&nbsp;conditions as it is helpful for the bowlers.
Notably, the fifth Test match of the 5 match Test series against England in which India took a 2-1 lead, had to be rescheduled due to the&nbsp;Covid-19&nbsp;outbreak in the Indian camp last year and will now be played from 1-5 July.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/bcci-president-sourav-ganguly-reveals-true-meaning-of-his-cryptic-tweet-1654147313680" target="_blank">BCCI president Sourav Ganguly reveals true meaning of his cryptic tweet</a>

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has come out in the support of Virat Kohli, after his below par performance in IPL 2022.
Kohli scored just 341 runs in 16 matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL this year. Kohli hasn't scored a century since November 2019. 
In an interview with Sportskeeda Cricket, Akhtar said, "You say good things about Virat Kohli. Give him respect. Why do you not give Virat Kohli respect? As a Pakistani I am saying, he is the greatest player of all time. I can bet that he will score 110 centuries."
The cricketer-turned-commentator further said that Kohli will play till the age of 45 and he shouldn't get afraid as the current situation is preparing him to hit 110 centuries.
Virat Kohli is among the senior players who have been rested for the India home series against South Africa starting from June 9.
Also read: 'Absolute nonsense': Shoaib Akhtar reacts after Australia clinch series 1-0 against Pakistan

Shoaib Akhtar backs Virat Kohli over his poor form

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Kohli&nbsp;scored just 341 runs in 16 matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL&nbsp;2022

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib&nbsp;Akhtar&nbsp;has come out in the support of&nbsp;Virat&nbsp;Kohli, after his below par performance in IPL&nbsp;2022.
Kohli&nbsp;scored just 341 runs in 16 matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL&nbsp;this year. Kohli&nbsp;hasn't scored an international century since November 2019.&nbsp;
In an interview with Sportskeeda&nbsp;Cricket, Akhtar&nbsp;said,&nbsp;"You say good things about Virat Kohli. Give him respect. Why do you not give Virat Kohli respect? As a Pakistani I am saying, he is the greatest player of all time. I can bet that he will score 110 centuries."
The cricketer-turned-commentator further said that Kohli&nbsp;will&nbsp;play till the age of 45 and he shouldn't get afraid as&nbsp;the current situation is preparing him to hit 110 centuries.
Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;is among the senior&nbsp;players who have been rested for the India home series&nbsp;against South Africa starting from June 9.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/absolute-nonsense-shoaib-akhtar-reacts-after-australia-clinch-series-1-0-against-pakistan-1648277727451" target="_blank">'Absolute nonsense': Shoaib Akhtar reacts after Australia clinch series 1-0 against Pakistan</a>

Former India captain MS Dhoni is known to surprise his fans and bring smiles to their faces. Recently, Dhoni has met a specially-abled youngster, Lavanya Pilania at Ranchi Airport, who left mesmerised after meeting the cricket legend. 
Lavanya shared a heartful Instagram post and wrote that Dhoni is kind, sweet and soft spoken and she will always remember the words Dhoni spoke to her.
Lavanya further wrote that the time Dhoni spent with her was something she can't express through words.
The 40-year old wicketkeeper-batsman captained Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2022 and played some important innings for his team. Dhoni scored 232 runs in 14 matches with a strike rate of 123.40.
Also read: IPL 2022: Dhoni was better in IPL 2022 than last year, says Ravi Shastri

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Dhoni&nbsp;met a specially-abled youngster,&nbsp;Lavanya&nbsp;Pilania&nbsp;at Ranchi Airport,&nbsp;who left mesmerised after meeting the cricket legend

Former India captain MS Dhoni&nbsp;is known to surprise his fans and bring smiles to their faces. Recently, Dhoni&nbsp;has met a specially-abled youngster,&nbsp;Lavanya&nbsp;Pilania&nbsp;at Ranchi Airport,&nbsp;who left mesmerised after meeting the cricket legend.&nbsp;
Lavanya&nbsp;shared a heartful&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;post and wrote that Dhoni&nbsp;is kind, sweet and soft spoken and she will always remember the words Dhoni spoke to her.
Lavanya&nbsp;further wrote that the time Dhoni&nbsp;spent with her was something she can't express through words.
The 40-year old wicketkeeper-batsman captained Chennai Super Kings in IPL&nbsp;2022 and played some important innings for his team. Dhoni&nbsp;scored 232 runs in 14 matches with a strike rate of&nbsp;123.40.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-dhoni-was-better-in-ipl-2022-than-last-year-says-ravi-shastri-1653154915178" target="_blank">IPL 2022: Dhoni was better in IPL 2022 than last year, says Ravi Shastri</a>

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League though saw a surge in the ad volumes, and the number of brands and advertisers saw a slight drop in comparison to previous years. As per a report by TAM sports which manages sports sponsorship and content, during live matches, there was an increase of 8% of volume ad per channel per match this season as compared to last year's. During the IPL playoffs, the surge was 11% as compared to the 14th edition of IPL. 
However, there was a slight drop in the number of advertisers and brands. While the Advertisers dropped to 62 from 63, Brands saw a decline from 82 to 80 this year. E-Commerce gaming accounted for 14% of the entire share of the ads which was also the maximum, as per the report. Following this were pan masala companies (7%), E-commerce education (6%) E-commerce shopping (5%).

IPL 2022: Number of advertisers, brands dropped, ad volume increased in 15th edition

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E-Commerce gaming accounted for 14% of the entire share of the ads which was also the maximum, as per the report.

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League though saw a surge in the ad volumes, the number of brands and advertisers saw a slight drop in comparison to previous years.&nbsp; As per a report by TAM sports which manages sports sponsorship and content, during live matches there was an increase of 8% of volume ads per channel per match this season as compared to last year's. During the IPL&nbsp;playoffs, the surge was 11% as compared to the playoffs in the 14th edition of IPL.&nbsp;
However, there was a slight drop in the number of advertisers and brands. While the Advertisers dropped to 62 from&nbsp;63, Brands saw a decline from 82 to 80 this year. E-Commerce gaming accounted for 14% of the entire share of the ads which was also the maximum, as per the report. Following this were pan masala&nbsp;companies (7%), E-commerce education (6%) E-commerce shopping (5%).

Thousands of fans flooded the Gandhinagar streets as Gujarat Titans, the winners of IPL 2022, their maiden IPL season took out a victory parade in the home state. Gujarat Titans who became the only team after Rajasthan Royals to win the cash-rich league in their maiden season won the 15th edition of IPL after defeating Sanju Samson's RR in the finals on Sunday. The cricketers displayed the trophy on the bus' open top. The new franchise thanked their fans for the heartwarming welcome in a tweet and further wrote, 'We can’t thank the city police enough for ensuring our roadshow was a roaring success!'Later on the same day, the winning team was also hosted by Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel. The team presented a bat signed by all the players, the proceeds of which will be used for the education of the daughters of the state, Patel said in a Tweet while congratulating the players on the special victory. The Hardik Pandya-led side's next stop will be Mumbai where the team owners, CVC Capital Partners will host a party for them. They will leave for Mumbai on Tuesday. 

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Gujarat Titans celebrate their roaring success with a victory parade with players displaying the IPL trophy on the open bus top in Gujarat's Gandhinagar

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The Hardik&nbsp;Pandya-led&nbsp;side's next stop will be Mumbai where the team owners, CVC&nbsp;Capital Partners will host a party for them.

Thousands of fans&nbsp;flooded the Gandhinagar&nbsp;streets as debutants Gujarat Titans, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/gt-vs-rr-final-debutants-gujarat-titans-win-ipl-2022-1653847851057">the winners of IPL 2022</a>&nbsp;took out a victory parade in the home state on Monday evening.&nbsp; Gujarat Titans who became the only team after Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals to win the cash-rich league in their maiden season won the 15th edition of IPL&nbsp;after defeating Sanju&nbsp;Samson's RR in the finals on Sunday. The cricketers displayed the trophy on the bus' open top. The new franchise thanked its fans for the heartwarming welcome in a tweet and further wrote, 'We can&rsquo;t thank the city police enough for ensuring our roadshow was a roaring success!' Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-bcci-announces-hefty-cash-rewards-for-curators-and-groundsmen-1653964101945">IPL 2022: BCCI announces hefty cash rewards for curators and groundsmen</a> Later on the same day, the winning team was also hosted by Gujarat CM Bhupendra&nbsp;Patel. The team presented a bat signed by all the players, the proceeds of which will be used for the education of the daughters of the state, Patel said in a Tweet while congratulating the players on the special victory.&nbsp; The Hardik&nbsp;Pandya-led&nbsp;side's next stop will be Mumbai where the team owners, CVC&nbsp;Capital Partners will host a party for them. They will leave for Mumbai&nbsp;on Tuesday.&nbsp;

After the successful completion of the 2022 season of the Indian Premier League, BCCI secretary, Jay Shah on late Monday announced a hefty cash reward for the curators and groundsmen, who worked at the different venues of this season's lucrative league. Appreciating their work, Shah called them the unsung heroes and announced a total of 1.25 crore of prize money. 'I'm pleased to announce prize money of 1.25 crores for the men who gave us the best games in IPL 2022. The unsung heroes - our curators and groundsmen across 6 IPL venues this season' Shah wrote in a Tweet on Monday evening. This is for the first time that the Indian cricket board is giving away heavy incentives to the groundsmen. While DY Patil, CCI, Maharashtra Cricket Association and Wankhede that hosted the league games would get 25 lakhs each, Eden Garden and Narendra Modi stadium would get 12.5 lakhs each. Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans won the 2022 IPL trophy in their maiden season in the just concluded tournament. 

IPL 2022: BCCI announces hefty cash rewards for curators and groundsmen, Jay Shah

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Appreciating&nbsp;their work, Shah&nbsp;called them the unsung heroes and announced a total of 1.25 crore&nbsp;of prize money.

After the successful completion of the 2022 season of the Indian Premier League,&nbsp;BCCI&nbsp;secretary, Jay Shah on late Monday announced a hefty cash reward for the curators and groundsmen, who worked at the different venues of this season's lucrative league.&nbsp; Appreciating&nbsp;their work, Shah&nbsp;called them the unsung heroes and announced a total of 1.25 crore&nbsp;of prize money. 'I'm pleased to announce prize money of 1.25 crores for the men who gave us the best games in IPL 2022. The unsung heroes - our curators and groundsmen across 6 IPL venues this season' Shah wrote in a Tweet on Monday evening.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/watch-ipl-2022-winners-gujarat-titans-take-out-victory-parade-meet-gujarat-cm-bhupendra-patel-1653966291263">Watch IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans take out victory parade, meet Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel</a> This is for the first time that the Indian cricket board is giving away heavy incentives to the groundsmen. While DY Patil, CCI, Maharashtra&nbsp;Cricket Association and Wankhede&nbsp;that&nbsp;hosted the league games would get 25 lakhs&nbsp;each, Eden Garden and Narendra&nbsp;Modi stadium would get 12.5 lakhs&nbsp;each.&nbsp; Hardik&nbsp;Pandya-led Gujarat Titans won the 2022 IPL&nbsp;trophy in their maiden season in the just concluded tournament.&nbsp;

After winning the IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans' skipper Hardik Pandya has chalked out his next goal. In his post-match presentation, the new skipper who led his team to their first-ever IPL win in their maiden season said that his next aim is a World Cup for Team India. 'Absolutely to win the World Cup for India no matter what', he said. Pandya who wasn't fit enough to bowl earlier overcame his back injury blues and efficiently bowled for his IPL team in 2022. In their 7-wicket win in the 2022 final against Rajasthan Royals, Pandya picked 3 wickets including the crucial wicket of Jos Buttler. In the 4 overs he bowled, the skipper just gave away 17 runs. On the back of his stellar IPL performance, he has also been called back on national duty for the upcoming 5-match T20 series against South Africa that begins on June 9th. 'It has always been a pleasure representing my country, long term, short term, I want to win World Cup no matter what happens', said the 27-year-old Baroda based skipper.

IPL 2022: 'Want to win the World Cup no matter what', says Hardik Pandya 

The Gujarat Titans' skipper who won the IPL 2022 in their maiden season has his eyes next set on World Cup. 

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In their 7-wicket win in the 2022 final against Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals, Hardik&nbsp;Pandya&nbsp;picked 3 wickets including the crucial wicket of&nbsp;Jos&nbsp;Buttler.

After winning the IPL&nbsp;2022, Gujarat Titans' skipper Hardik&nbsp;Pandya&nbsp;has chalked out his next goal. In his post-match presentation, the new skipper who led his team to their first-ever IPL win in their maiden season&nbsp;said that his next aim is a World Cup for Team India. 'Absolutely to win the World Cup for India no matter what', he said.&nbsp; Pandya&nbsp;who wasn't fit enough to bowl earlier overcame his back injury blues and efficiently bowled for his IPL&nbsp;team in 2022. In their 7-wicket win in the 2022 final against Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals, Pandya&nbsp;picked 3 wickets including the crucial wicket of&nbsp;Jos&nbsp;Buttler. In the 4 overs&nbsp;he bowled, the skipper just gave away 17 runs.&nbsp;On the back of his stellar IPL&nbsp;performance, he has also been called back on national duty for the upcoming 5-match T20 series against South Africa that begins on June 9th.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-final-gt-vs-rr-is-hardik-pandya-a-future-team-india-captain-1653890232104">IPL 2022 Final, GT vs RR: Is Hardik Pandya a future Team India captain?</a> 'It has always been a pleasure representing my country, long term, short term, I want to win World Cup no matter what happens', said the 27-year-old Baroda based skipper.

A few months back Hardik Pandya was out of favour but the 27-year-old shone brightly on his first job as a skipper and how! The ace all-rounder who roared back from a back injury that kept him out of Team India for over 6 months led his team Gujarat Titans to a thumping IPL title in their debut season. This is Hardik Pandya’s 1st trophy as a captain and 5th overall. The now-GT skipper who has not lost an IPL final in his career had won 4 trophies with his previous franchise Mumbai Indians. 
Whether it be bowling or batting, Pandya led his team from the front. Under his guidance, GT won 12 out of 15 matches this year. Very early in the lucrative tournament, Pandya had said he would do everything that the team would need him to do. Pandya leads the charts with the most runs run for GT and has 487 runs in 15 matches at a remarkable average of 44. He is also the 4th highest run-getter overall this season. His best came in one of the league matches against Rajasthan Royals where he smashed a blazing 87 off just 52 balls. The skipper impressed with the ball too, especially in the final where he bowled all 4 overs. He picked up the Man of The Match award for his brilliant figures of 3/17. Overall, Pandya picked 8 wickets in 10 innings he bowled for GT.With age being in his favour, Hardik Pandya has emerged as a potential candidate for the top job in Team India. With his composure on the field, taking responsibility for the team's performance, and leading the team from the front when needed, Pandya did it all, as a captain. He played the anchor, removed threatening batters with his impeccable deliveries, and batted brilliantly higher up in the order, unexpectedly Hardik Pandya had an exemplary first outing as a skipper for a brand new franchise that has placed him among the likes of Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul who are being considered as potential captaincy option for Team India in future. 

IPL 2022 Final, GT vs RR: Is Hardik Pandya a future Team India captain?

Hardik Pandya, the new skipper who made his debut with Gujarat Titans starred as he led the new franchise to win their first-ever IPL trophy in their maiden season.

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With his composure on the field, taking responsibility for the team's performance, and leading the team from the front when needed, Pandya&nbsp;did it all for GT as a captain.

A few months back Hardik Pandya was out of favour but the 27-year-old shone brightly on his first job as a skipper and how! The ace all-rounder who roared back from a back injury that kept him out of Team India for over 6 months led his <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-here-s-how-gujarat-titans-emerged-as-champions-in-their-debut-indian-premier-league-season-1653853260867">team Gujarat Titans to a thumping IPL title in their debut season.</a>&nbsp;This is Hardik Pandya&rsquo;s 1st trophy as a captain and 5th overall. The now-GT skipper who has not lost an IPL final in his career had won 4 trophies with his previous franchise Mumbai Indians. Whether it be bowling or batting, Pandya led his team from the front. Under his guidance, GT won 12 out of 15 matches this year. Very early in the lucrative tournament, Pandya had said he would do everything that the team would need him to do.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-jos-buttler-shatters-this-record-and-wins-the-orange-cap-chahal-grabs-the-purple-cap-1653850939746">IPL 2022: Jos Buttler shatters THIS record, and wins the Orange Cap; Chahal grabs the Purple Cap</a> Pandya leads the charts with the most runs run for GT and has 487 runs in 15 matches at a remarkable average of 44. He is also the 4th highest run-getter overall this season. His best came in one of the league matches against Rajasthan Royals where he smashed a blazing 87 off just 52 balls. The skipper impressed with the ball too, especially in the final where he bowled all 4 overs. He picked up the Man of The Match award for his brilliant figures of 3/17. Overall, Pandya picked 8 wickets in 10 innings he bowled for GT. With age being in his favour, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/gt-vs-rr-final-debutants-gujarat-titans-win-ipl-2022-1653847851057">Hardik Pandya</a>&nbsp;has emerged as a potential candidate for the top job in Team India. With his composure on the field, taking responsibility for the team's performance, and leading the team from the front when needed, Pandya did it all, as a captain. He played the anchor, removed threatening batters with his impeccable deliveries, and batted brilliantly higher up in the order, unexpectedly Hardik Pandya had an exemplary first outing as a skipper for a brand new franchise that has placed him among the likes of Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul who are being considered as potential captaincy option for Team India in future.

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After suffering their first season of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans slumped to fifth position on the IPL Points table after Match 21st on Monday. Kane Williamson's team defeated Gujarat by 8 wickets.Titans were earlier at the 3rd position. However, Sunrisers Hyderabad despite winning their 2nd match in this IPL season remained at the 8th position. While Gujarat have won 3 matches out of the 4 that they have played so far, Hyderabad has won 2 in as many games this season. Meanwhile, Rajasthan's Jos Buttler remains stationed at the top spot on the list of top run-getters in IPL 2022 with 218 runs in 4 matches and currently holding the orange cap. Yuzvendra Chahal is holding the purple cap with 11 wickets in four matches.

IPL 2022 points table after Hyderabad vs Gujarat match on April 11

After suffering the first defeat of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans slip to the fifth position on the IPL Points table. SRH remain at 8th. 

Yuzvendra Chahal is holding the purple cap with 11 wickets in four matches.

IPL 2022 points table: After suffering their first season of the season <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-gt-vs-srh-hyderabad-s-2nd-win-beat-gujarat-by-8-wicket-1649699310094">against Sunrisers&nbsp;Hyderabad</a><a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-gt-vs-srh-hyderabad-s-2nd-win-beat-gujarat-by-8-wicket-1649699310094">,</a> Gujarat Titans slumped to fifth position on the IPL&nbsp;Points table after Match 21st on Monday. Kane Williamson's team defeated Gujarat by 8 wickets.Titans were earlier at the 3rd position. However, Sunrisers&nbsp;Hyderabad despite winning their 2nd match&nbsp;in this IPL&nbsp;season remained at the 8th position. While Gujarat&nbsp;have won 3 matches out of the 4 that they have played so far, Hyderabad has won 2 in as many games this season.&nbsp; Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-match-22-csk-vs-rcb-preview-playing-xi-prediction-live-toss-time-live-streaming-details-1649705911823">IPL 2022, CSK VS RCB Preview: Can Chennai bounce back vs spirited Bangalore?</a> Meanwhile,&nbsp;Rajasthan's&nbsp;Jos&nbsp;Buttler&nbsp;remains stationed at the top spot on the list of top run-getters in IPL 2022 with 218 runs in 4 matches and currently holding the orange cap. Yuzvendra Chahal is holding the purple cap with 11 wickets in four matches.
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A resurgent Indian women's team at the Archery World Cup stage-3 overcame their poor run in the ranking round to ensure a medal for the nation on Thursday. The women's recurve team of Ankita Bhakat, Simranjeet Kaur and Dipika Kumari who had slipped out of the top 30 in the qualifying round entered the final in a resounding manner. They will now face third seed Chinese Taipei on Sunday. In the lead-up to the finals, the 13th seed Indian side defeated Britain, Ukraine and Turkey. While they overcame 4th seed Ukraine 5-1 and Great Britain 6-0 in the quarterfinals, the Indian trio ousted Turkey with a thrilling 5-3 win  in the semis. Meanwhile, India's ace compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam has kept India's hopes alive for a 2nd medal after she qualified for the semifinals in the women's individual section. The World Championship silver medallist defeated Estonia's Lissell Jaatma to seal the semis spot. The men's team's outing however came to an end early as the recurve team (Tarundeep Rai, Jayanta Talukdar, Pravin Jadhav) and Abhishek Yadav who was competing in the individual event were defeated in the first round bye and quarterfinals respectively. 

Archery World Cup: India makes stunning comeback, women's recurve team enters final

A struggling India's women's recurve team of Ankita Bhakat, Simranjeet Kaur and Dipika Kumari emerged from the rubble to make it to the finals of the Archery World Cup stage-3

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The women's recurve team of Ankita Bhakat, Simranjeet Kaur and Dipika Kumari who had slipped out of the top 30 in the qualifying round entered the final in a resounding manner.

A resurgent Indian women's team at the Archery World Cup stage-3 overcame their poor run in the ranking round to ensure a medal for the nation on Thursday. The women's recurve team of Ankita Bhakat, Simranjeet Kaur and Dipika Kumari who had slipped out of the top 30 in the qualifying round entered the final in a resounding manner. They will now face third seed Chinese Taipei on Sunday.&nbsp; In the lead-up to the finals, the 13th seed Indian side defeated Britain, Ukraine and Turkey. While they overcame 4th seed Ukraine 5-1 and Great Britain 6-0 in the quarterfinals, the Indian trio ousted Turkey with a thrilling 5-3 win&nbsp; in the semis.&nbsp; Meanwhile, India's ace compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam has kept India's hopes alive for a 2nd medal after she qualified for the semifinals in the women's individual section. The World Championship silver medallist defeated Estonia's Lissell Jaatma to seal the semis spot.&nbsp; The men&rsquo;s team&rsquo;s outing however came to an end early as they were beaten by Switzerland. In the individual event, Abhishek Verma&rsquo;s campaign also came to a halt in the last eight.

Indian allrounder cricketer Hardik Pandya led the Gujarat Titans to lift the IPL 2022 trophy in their debut season. After an amazing IPL season, he was selected in India's squad for the 5- matches T20I home series against South Africa. 
The decision to take Hardik into the squad fared well for India as he scored 31 off just 12 balls in the first T20I.  
BCCI posted a video in which Hardik recalled the win in IPL 2022 and said that winning the IPL or even qualifying for playoffs was big deal for him because many people had doubted the team and a lot of things were said about him even before his comeback.
The 28-year-old GT's skipper had an outstanding IPL season as he was the highest run scorer for the title-winning side having scored 487 runs in 15 matches.
Pandya, who was made vice-captain for the India-SA T20I series, further said that no one knows that he made a lot of sacrifices in the last 6 months. He was waking up at 5 in the morning to train and was sleeping at 9:30 in the night for the four successive months after the T20 world cup, said Pandya.
Also read: India need Hardik the all-rounder; Karthik to play finisher's role - Rahul Dravid
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Hardik Pandya reveals his struggles after T20 world cup last year 

Hardik reveals the sacrifices he made after the T20 world cup!

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Hardik&nbsp;Pandya had an outstanding&nbsp;IPL&nbsp;season this year as he scored 487 runs in 15 matches

Indian allrounder Hardik Pandya who led the Gujarat Titans to win&nbsp; IPL 2022 in their debut season and was rewarded with an India call-up for the&nbsp; 5-match T20I home series against South Africa.
In a video posted by the BCCI, Pandya, who was made vice-captain for the India-SA T20I series, spoke about his struggles with injury in the past. Pandya explained that most people are not aware of the sacrifices he has made in the last 6 months.
Pandya added that he was waking up at 5 in the morning to train and was sleeping at 9:30 in the night for four successive months after the T20 world cup, said Pandya.
As a result, the celebrated all-rounder made a stunning comeback and was the star performer for the Gujarat Titans.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-need-hardik-the-all-rounder-karthik-to-play-finisher-s-role-rahul-dravid-1654617231303" target="_blank">India need Hardik the all-rounder; Karthik to play finisher's role - Rahul Dravid</a>
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news" target="_blank">Get all the Updates of the&nbsp;IND-SA T20I series here!</a>

South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius, who is preparing for the upcoming T20 series against India is impressed with his IPL team Chennai Super Kings’ skipper MS Dhoni.
Pretorius who made his IPL debut in the 2022 season has been selected for the upcoming 5 match T20 series between India and South Africa which is set to begin on 9th June in Delhi.
Although the 33-year-old cricketer did not get many opportunities with the 4-time IPL champions in the 15th edition of the cash-rich league, playing alongside Dhoni is the biggest takeaway from his maiden season. 'I really enjoyed playing under Dhoni and batting with him seeing the brand value he has in India just shows how big he is and what he has done for the country'He further revealed that the biggest thing that he has learned from the CSK skipper is his calmness and how he takes off the pressure from himself and tries to put it on the bowlers.Pretorius scored 44 runs in 5 innings and took 6 wickets in 6 matches in IPL 2022. 

Want to inculcate Dhoni's calmness and self belief, says South Africa's Dwaine Pretorius 

South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius says nothing is impossible for Captain Cool MS Dhoni

Tap to know what Pretorious said about his stint with IPL side Chennai Super Kings.

Pretorius who made his IPL debut in the 2022 season has been selected for the upcoming 5-match T20I series between India and South Africa which is set to begin on June 9 in Delhi.

South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius, who is preparing for the upcoming T20 series against India is impressed with his IPL team Chennai Super Kings&rsquo; skipper MS Dhoni.
Pretorius who made his IPL debut in the 2022 season has been selected for the upcoming 5 match T20 series between India and South Africa which is set to begin on 9th June in Delhi.
Although the 33-year-old cricketer did not get many opportunities with the 4-time IPL champions in the 15th edition of the cash-rich league, playing alongside Dhoni is the biggest takeaway from his maiden season. 'I really enjoyed playing under Dhoni&nbsp;and batting with him seeing the brand value&nbsp;he has in India just shows how big he is and what he has done for the country' He further revealed that the biggest thing that he has learned from the CSK skipper is his calmness and&nbsp;how he takes off the pressure from himself and tries to put it on the bowlers. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/team-india-begins-practice-ahead-of-south-africa-t20-series-1654567984588">Team India begins practice ahead of South Africa T20 series</a> Pretorius&nbsp;scored 44 runs in 5 innings and took 6 wickets in 6 matches in IPL&nbsp;2022.&nbsp;

After missing the spot on the national side for over 6 months due to a back injury, Hardik Pandya has been finally called back for the upcoming 5-match T20I series between India and South Africa which is set to begin on the 9th of June. While Ravi Shastri heaped praise on the ace all-rounder, he also suggested that the 27-year-old cricketer should only play the shortest format of the game until the T20 World Cup which will be held in October later this year.. Lauding him for doing the job of 2 players, Shastri said that he will return to the squad either as a batter or as an all-rounder. The ex-coach went on to add that he has had ample rest and he will continue to have ample rest because that's the only format he should play going into the World Cup. They shouldn't take the risk of making him play ODI cricket, said Shastri. Hardik Pandya had a spectacular 2022 IPL season. While the skipper of the new team, Gujarat Titans not only led the team to their maiden win but also contributed with the bat and ball. He scored 487 runs in 15 matches and finished the season with figures of 3/17 in the IPL 2022 final. 

Hardik Pandya should only play T20 until World Cup, says Ravi Shastri

Tap to know why Ravi Shastri wants Hardik Pandya to play just the shortest format of the game until the T20 World Cup

Lauding him for doing the job of 2 players, Shastri&nbsp;said that he will return to the squad either as a batter or as an all-rounder.

After missing the spot on the national side for over 6 months due to a back injury, Hardik&nbsp;Pandya&nbsp;has been&nbsp;finally called back for the upcoming 5-match T20I series between India and South Africa which is set to begin on the 9th of June.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sa-team-will-be-feeding-off-david-miller-s-confidence-says-temba-bavuma-1654502726139" target="_blank">SA Captain Temba Bavuma heaps praise on Hardik's Gujarat teammate David Miller</a>&nbsp; While former Indian cricketer&nbsp;Ravi&nbsp;Shastri&nbsp;heaped praise on the ace all-rounder, he also suggested that the 28-year-old cricketer should only play the shortest&nbsp;format of the game until the T20 World Cup which will be held in October&nbsp;later this year.&nbsp;
Lauding him for doing the job of 2 players, Shastri&nbsp;said that he will return to the squad either as a batter or as an all-rounder. The ex-coach went on to add&nbsp;that he has had ample rest and he will continue to have ample rest because that's the only format he should play going into the World Cup.&nbsp; They shouldn't take the risk of making him play ODI&nbsp;cricket, said Shastri.&nbsp; Hardik&nbsp;Pandya&nbsp;had a spectacular 2022 IPL season. While the skipper of the new team, Gujarat Titans not only led the team to their maiden win but also contributed with the bat and ball. He scored 487 runs in 15 matches and finished the season with figures of 3/17 in the IPL&nbsp;2022 final.&nbsp;
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The non-inclusion of Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai Indians' Playing XI in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League has raised many eyebrows and now MI's bowling coach Shane Bond revealed the reason behind it.
While talking to Sportskeeda, New Zealand's former bowler said that Arjun still has a lot of hard work and development to do.
He added that when a cricketer is playing for a team like Mumbai, making it to the squad is one thing but entering the Playing XI is another.
Bond further added that Arjun needs to work on his batting and fielding before finding a place on the team.
Notably, Mumbai fans have been speculating about Arjun Tendulkar's inclusion in the Mumbai line-up after the five-time champions were out of the playoffs race but that did not happen. Arjun was bought for Rs 20 lakh and Rs 30 lakh by Mumbai Indians in the last two auctions.

IPL 2022: Shane Bond reveals the reason behind Arjun Tendulkar's non-inclusion in Mumbai Playing XI

'Arjun Tendulkar still has a lot of hard work'

Mumbai Indians' bowling coach lists reasons why Arjun Tendulkar failed to find a place in playing XI

Mumbai fans have been speculating about Arjun Tendulkar's inclusion in the Mumbai line-up after the five-time champions were out of the playoffs race but that did not happen

The non-inclusion of Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai Indians' Playing XI in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League has raised many eyebrows and now MI's bowling coach Shane Bond revealed the reason behind it.
While talking to Sportskeeda, New Zealand's former bowler said that Arjun still has a lot of hard work and development to do.
He added that when a cricketer is playing for a team like Mumbai, making it to the squad is one thing but entering the Playing XI is another.
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Bond further added that Arjun needs to work on his batting and fielding before finding a place on the team.
Notably, Mumbai fans have been speculating about Arjun Tendulkar's inclusion in the Mumbai line-up after the five-time champions were out of the playoffs race but that did not happen. Arjun was bought for Rs 20 lakh and Rs 30 lakh by Mumbai Indians in the last two auctions.

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