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IPL Digest: Rahane Speaks On Eden ‘Controversy’; ISPL Star Bowler Joins KKR; Kaif Criticises ‘Retire Out’ Tactic

Here is a rundown on all the fun tidbits, updates and behind-the-scenes action you may have missed over the past 24 hours, ahead of the Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) match

KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane in action against RCB. Photo: File
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Match 23 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see Gujarat Titans (GT) host Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (Full Coverage | More Cricket News)

Ahead of the crucial match that might allow GT to move to the IPL 2025 match, social media is already brimming with stories and moments that are going viral and shaping the narratives ahead of Wednesday라이브 바카라 match.

‘If I Speak, There Will Be Big Controversy’: Ajinkya Rahane On Eden Gardens Pitch

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane refused to be drawn into the controversy surrounding the Eden Gardens pitch, with former skippers having said that the defending champions do not enjoy home advantage on the ground.

Speaking on the issue, Rahane said, “Main kuch bolunga toh bawal ho jayega (If I say anything, it’ll be a big controversy).”

“Our curator has already gotten a lot of publicity and I think he is happy with that publicity,” the captain added. “I’ll not say anything about the wicket here and will say it to the IPL and the concerned authorities.”

ISPL Star Abhishek Kumar Dalhor Joins KKR As Net Bowler

Abhishek Kumar Dalhor, who has been a star in the last two seasons of Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), has reportedly joined Kolkata Knight Riders as a net bowler for IPL 2025.

The Majhi Mumbai all-rounder, who is ISPL라이브 바카라 most expensive player, has been a standout performer for his team. He has taken 33 wickets and scored 324 runs in just 19 matches, winning the Player of the Tournament Award in Season 1 and the Best Bowler of the Tournament Award in Season 2.

Kaif Criticises ‘Retire Out’ Tactic After CSK라이브 바카라 Devon Conway Move

IPL 2025 has already seen its second case of retire out, after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) chose to withdraw Devon Conway during their chase against Punjab Kings (PBKS). Conway, batting at 69, was replaced by Ravindra Jadeja, but CSK lost the game by 18 runs.

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has criticised the use of ‘retire out’, calling it an act of frustration. “Teams using retired out option more out of frustration. It라이브 바카라 a tactic that rarely works as there are very few batters who can hit a six on the first ball they face,” Kaif said.

“Remember (Rahul) Tewatia? He hit five sixes in five balls after he had made 8 runs off 19 balls,” he added.

Shane Watson Discusses Rashid Khan라이브 바카라 Decline In IPL

Afghan all-rounder Rashid Khan has had a slow start to IPL 2025, taking just one wicket in four games so far and having an economy rate of 10.21. This follows his 10-wicket spell from IPL 2024, and GT fans are worried that their talisman is going through a decline.

Former Australian player Shane Watson discussed the issue, saying in an interview with JioHostar that Rashid Khan라이브 바카라 “decline in impact’ has been an interesting case study.

“He's been slightly off his best. He hasn't been as consistent with his length, which is always one of his huge strengths,” Watson said. “He very rarely bowled a short ball, or a full ball that you could really get under.”

Virat Kohli라이브 바카라 Reply To Ishant Sharma's Sledging Revealed

Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma have had very different careers in the Indian Premier League, with the former becoming its all-time highest run-scorer, while Ishant has been a bit part player for a number of teams.

However, in the very first IPL match way back in 2008 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders, an 18-year-old Kohli faced his Delhi teammate Ishant Sharma, representing KKR at the time.

As per Kohli, Ishant was sledging the youngster throughout the match, and the RCB batter, per his own admission, replied, “Side mein aa, main tereko batata hoon (come to the side, I’ll show you.)”

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