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also fined 50 per cent of his match He has 1,170 runs in 45 matches
fees for breaching the Code of Con- playing for Deccan Charges at an
duct. Naveen admitted to the Level 1 average of 30.79. His best for the
offence under Article 2.21 of the IPL Chargers was an unbeaten 76.
Code of Conduct. Rohit also led the Mumbai fran-
chise in Champions League Twen-
ty20, scoring 322 runs in 11 matches.
Only Dhoni knows when to His best in the tournament was an
quit: Harbhajan unbeaten 51. He scored 49 runs in
2 CLT20 matches for Deccan. And
ith MS Dhoni apparent- in 9 games, playing for MI, he has
ly recreating a “definitely scored 273 runs.
Wnot” moment for the crick-
et fans after his reply to a retirement
question during the toss against Luc- Krunal Pandya registers
know Super Giants on Wednesday, unwanted record
the ace cricketer has once again kept
everyone guessing about his future ucknow Super Giants (LSG)
after this season of the Indian Pre- all-rounder Krunal Pandya,
mier League 2023. Lcaptaining the side against
The former India Captain, when Chennai Super Kings in the Indian
asked during the toss against Luc- Premier League (IPL) 2023 match
know Super Giants in Lucknow, instead of injured regular skipper
about his retirement talks bowled a KL Rahul, registered an unflatter-
googly telling commentator Danny ing record on Wednesday.
Morrison that he never comment- Krunal became the third batter
ed on whether or not IPL 2023 will to be dismissed on a duck in his de-
be his last season. Danny Morrison but as captain. After LSG skipper
asked during the toss, “Clearly, This KL Rahul suffered an injury during
wonderful swansong tour, your last. the match against Royal Challeng-
How are you enjoying it?”. To which ers Bangalore (RCB), Krunal Pan-
Dhoni replied, “You have decided it dya stepped in as a stand-in skipper
is my last IPL, not me.” in a clash against Chennai.
Only three batters got out on
The four-time IPL-winning cap- 0 in their debut match as captain.
India’s Test legend VVS Laxman
tain’s statement was enough was the first player to register this

to trigger a debate over his unwanted record. He was dismissed
for no score against Kolkata Knight
retirement rumours. Former In- Riders while leading the Deccan
dia cricketer Harbhajan Singh Chargers in IPL 2008.
Before Krunal, Sunrisers Hy-
while commenting on MS Dho- derabad skipper Aiden Markram

ni’s IPL future stated only Dho- Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni and Lucknow Super Giants skipper Krunal Pandya pose was dismissed for a duck against
LSG in the ongoing IPL.
ni knows when he will retire. for a picture during their match in Lucknow on Wednesday (ANI) After the first innings, the match
between LSG and CSK was called
Speaking on Star Sports’ Crick- teaching the youth all the time. He bai side in 2011 and has since been off to due rain.
et Live, Harbhajan Singh said, wants every player, playing under playing for MI. He started captain- Put into bat first by CSK, LSG
“Only MS Dhoni knows when Dho- him, to perform well as it will make ing the side in 2013 and in his first struggled without their regular
ni will retire. I said last year that he the team’s job easier.” stint as skipper, he won his maiden skipper KL Rahul. Manan Vohra
will play this year. Earlier on Wednesday, MS IPL title. He has been the most suc- opened with Kyle Mayers but the
I don’t know if he will play next Dhoni was felicitated ahead of the cessful captain in IPL history, win- duo failed to speed up the scoring
year as well. Yes, if he plays next IPL 2023 clash against the Lucknow ning the coveted trophy five times. rate in the powerplay overs.
year, the fans will be happy to see Super Giants (LSG). Rohit has played 235 IPL match- Spinner Moeen Ali picked up
him playing. Fans have always want- es, scoring 6063 runs at an average the first wicket for CSK, dismissing
ed to see him playing.” of 30.01 and a strike rate of 129.97. Mayers for 14 (17 balls). In trying
Former India cricketer Moham- Rohit Sharma completes He has played 200 matches for to hit one into the stands, the burly
med Kaif went on highlight the im- 200th match as MI player MI, scoring 5,166 runs at an average West Indian was caught by Ruturaj
portance of MS Dhoni - who isn’t of 30.03 with one century and 34 fif- Gaikwad at long-on. LSG were 18/1
just a player but also a mentor - in umbai Indians (MI) skip- ties. His best score is 109*. in 3.4 overs.
the CSK set-up. per Rohit Sharma com- In the ongoing IPL, he has fea- LSG’s spin woes continued as
Speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Mpleted his 200 matches tured in eight matches so far, scor- Maheesh Theekshana sent back
Live, Mohammed Kaif said, “Mahi playing for Mumbai Indians in ing 184 runs at an average of 23.00 Manan for 10 (11 balls) and stand-
is no longer playing as a player but Indian Premier League (IPL) in and a strike rate of 132.37. His high- in skipper Krunal Pandya was also
as a mentor. He chooses the team. Wednesday’s clash against Punjab est knock is 65 this season. caught at slips by Ajinkya Rahane
Let’s get on the field. He does not Kings (PBKS) onWednesday. Before joining Mumbai Indians, for a golden duck, sinking LSG to
tease the seniors much but keeps on Rohit Sharma joined the Mum- Rohit played for Deccan Chargers. 27/3 in 5.5 overs.

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