May 16 - What happened in the cricket world today?
Here is a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.
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1. Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis spotted at Mohammed Siraj's swanky flat in Hyderabad
RCB skipper Faf du Plessis and former India and RCB captain Virat Kohli were spotted having a good time at their teammate Mohammed Siraj's new house in Hyderabad’s Film Nagar. (READ MORE)
2. Dasun Shanaka makes much-awaited IPL debut for Gujarat Titans in match against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka, who had gone unsold at the IPL 2023 auction, was roped in by the Gujarat Titans as Kane Williamson’s replacement after the Kiwi batter returned home suffering an injury. Shanaka finally made his debut in Gujarat’s penultimate game of the league stage and scored 9* off seven balls. (READ MORE)
3. Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants fight hard as the qualification scenario intensifies ahead of Match 63
The two teams will lock horns in the 63rd game of the IPL 2023. While Mumbai are placed third, Lucknow take the fourth spot in the points table, and the winner of the contest will most likely seal a playoff spot. (READ MORE)
4. Stephen Fleming gives update on Ben Stokes' fitness ahead of Ashes 2023
Ben Stokes, who is a part of the Chennai Super Kings squad at the IPL 2023, has been sidelined due to an injury that he suffered in the initial stages of the tournament. With the all-important Ashes coming up, CSK head coach provided an update on the English red-ball skipper’s injury. (READ MORE)
5. Mumbai Indians give Nehal Wadhera hilarious punishment after he turns up late for team meeting
Mumbai Indians punished their young batter Nehal Wadhera in a hilarious manner after the 22-year-old walked in late for the MI batters' meeting, where he had to wear his cricket pads to the airport. (READ MORE)
6. ‘Who doesn’t love MS Dhoni?’ - Sunil Gavaskar’s instant reaction after getting Dhoni’s autograph
After CSK’s last home game of the league stage against Kolkata Knight Riders, MS Dhoni and his men did a lap of honor to thank all the fans for their continued support on homecoming. Int hat moment, Sunil Gavaskar went towards Dhoni to get his autograph, and revealed his reaction on getting his shirt signed. (READ MORE)
7. Shubman Gill-Sai Sudharsan stitch second highest partnership of IPL 2023 to guide Gujarat's assault
In the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, May 15, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan joined hands to put up the second-highest partnership of IPL 2023. (READ MORE)
8. Mohammed Shami's impeccable four-wicket haul derails SRH’s momentum against GT
Mohammed Shami was, yet again, at his best when Gujarat were defending their score in their most recent game against SRH, as he picked up a four-wicket haul to dent the rival’s batting unit. (READ MORE)
9. You won't see Kohli, Rohit, or Rahul play T20Is, things will change in the next 90 days: Aakash Chopra
Just like Ravi Shastri, Aakash Chopra too believes that the Indian team’s senior pros- Virat, Rohit, and Rahul, will have to bring the curtains down on their T20I career to get new and youthful faces in the team. (READ MORE)
10. ‘This is the one tournament he needs to get up for’ - Kevin Pietersen's unique stance on MS Dhoni’s future in IPL
Kevin Pietersen believes that with the Impact Player rule being introduced this year at the IPL, CSK skipper MS Dhoni can continue playing for the side in the next edition too, and act as the team’s Impact player. (READ MORE)
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