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Royal Challengers Bangalore retained their core group ahead of the IPL mini auction to be held next month. Tuesday was the last date for trading and submission of the retained players list by the 10 franchises.

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bowl in their IPL match against Kings XI Punjab on Friday.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore decided to retain their core group from last season ahead of the mini auction to be held next month. Tuesday was the last date for trading and submission of the retained players list by the 10 franchises.

Kings XI Punjab, which has chosen Barabati as its home ground, will take on Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders on May 7 and 11, respectively.

Cricket fans are excited about the IPL match that will be played between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Wednesday.

Prabhsimran Singh's explosive 69 off 34 balls led Punjab Kings to an eight-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2025 clash. Chasing 172, Punjab's aggressive approach was bolstered by Arshdeep Singh's 3/43. Despite Nicholas Pooran's 44, LSG managed only 171/7. Captain Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera ensured the win in just 16.2 overs.

The Australian cricket team is focusing on sorting out their leg-side game during practice sessions ahead of their match against Pakistan. Aging legs and injuries have been a concern for the team, but they are aiming to maintain their winning momentum after a recent victory over Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, the Pakistan team, despite some players missing training due to fever, are in good spirits and all players were declared fit for the upcoming match.

Virat Kohli only player to be retained by a franchise for higher amount than set by IPL (15 crore). Kohli to be paid 17 crore by RCB for 2018 season. RCB batsman Sarfaraz Khan only uncapped player to be retained at player retention event in Mumbai on Jan 4

"Bhagwan Karihan Ki yeh sansaar ke sab kasht, peedha Prosperua ko hove. Okra bhootvan sab sunat hoiye, hum tabahu okra shrap deab (May all the pain and suffering of this world be inflicted upon Prospero. I know his spirits must be listening, but then too I will curse him)."

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab both will look to avoiding a hat-trick of defeats when they face each other in an Indian Premier League (IPL) contest at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Tim David's explosive innings of 83 runs propelled Australia to a 17-run victory over South Africa in the opening T20 match in Darwin. David's eight sixes were instrumental as Australia posted 178 before being bowled out. Despite Rickelton's 71 for South Africa, Hazlewood and Dwarshuis took three wickets each, securing Australia's ninth consecutive T20 win.

Glenn Maxwell displayed a breathtaking performance, needing just 40 deliveries to record the fastest century in the history of the 50-overs World Cup. This remarkable feat propelled Australia to a commanding total of 399-8 in their match against the Netherlands on Wednesday. Opening batsman David Warner contributed significantly with 104 runs, marking his second consecutive century of the tournament. However, it was Maxwell's extraordinary 106 off 44 balls that played a pivotal role in taking Australia close to the 400-run mark, a decision they had made after winning the toss and electing to bat.

The IPL is just a "money grab" and cannot be allowed to take precedence over this year's T20 World Cup, said former Australia skipper Allan Border. There is speculation that the 13th IPL, which was suspended indefinitely due to the Covid-19 pandemic, might be conducted in October-November if the T20 World Cup in Australia is postponed.

Bouncing back with back-to-back wins, Kings XI Punjab's fielding coach R Sridhar says that it is important for the team to peak at the right time and win all the remaining matches to qualify for the Play-offs.

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders would be wary of a transformed and formidable Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League face-off at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.

Pakistan failed to fire at the Asia Cup but skipper Shahid Afridi believes his side can make amends at the upcoming World T20. In a chat with TOI, Afridi spoke about his team's chances, the innings he played in the 2009 World T20 final at Lord's and more.

KXIP vs MI, IPL 2017: On a roll with four consecutive victories, two-time champions Mumbai Indians would look to continue the winning streak when they take on Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League match on Thursday.

Yuzvendra Chahal has been Glenn Maxwell's nemesis in the ongoing ODI series and the Haryana leg-spinner said that the flamboyant Australian's vulnerability outside the off-stump has been his undoing.

Australia recently won their fifth ODI World Cup and have also clinched two Champions Trophy crowns, however, they have never been able to lay their hands upon the ICC World T20.

Defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad will start favourites when they take on the struggling-for-survival Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League match on Friday.

A battle of nerves beckons, as India and Australia lock horns at the cricketing citadel of the Sydney Cricket Ground in the World Cup semifinal.

IPL retention gambles can backfire, burdening franchises financially and on the field. Stars like David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Sourav Ganguly, Venkatesh Iyer, and Glenn Maxwell saw their high-value retentions turn sour due to form slumps, fitness issues, or team turmoil. These instances highlight the risks of relying solely on past glory in the competitive IPL arena.