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IPL 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders can qualify for playoffs, says Shubman Gill

Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) batsman Shubman Gill feels that his side can still manage to qualify for the playoffs once the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season resumes.

IPL 2021: Dinesh Karthik confident of KKR qualification for Play-offs

It will be a herculean task for them but Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Dinesh Karthik is confident that his side can win six out of their remaining seven matches and qualify for the IPL playoffs. The two-time former champions did not have a great run in the first phase of IPL 2021 as they could manage just wins from seven matches. They are languishing at the bottom half of the table as the IPL is set to resume in the UAE in a few days from now. "We want to win six out of seven matches (to qualify). It's as simple as that. As a team that's what we'll be looking to do. Take one game at a time but try and win six out of seven matches," Karthik told KKR website. The Eoin Morgan-led side will resume their IPL 2021 campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore on September 20. The 2020 edition of IPL saw KKR lose out on a last-four berth owing to a not-so-healthy Net Run Rate. "Last year when we were in UAE, we missed it (qualifying for playoffs) by a whisker. We won as many matches as

IPL 2021: Preity Zinta's co-owned 'Punjab Kings' to get new anthem

Ahead of the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, actor Preity Zinta shared that her team Punjab Kings will get a new anthem.The anthem has been composed by Sajid Khan and sung by Mika Singh.For the unversed, the previous anthem 'Dhoom Punjabi' of Punjab Kings was crooned by Mika's elder brother Daler Mehndi.Excited about the new song, Preity, on Tuesday, took to Instagram and wrote, "#AboutLastNight Super excited that the new Punjab Kings anthem is finally done. Cannot wait for everyone to hear it. Thank you @thesajidwajid , Mika, and everyone at @taaleemmusic for making it happen #JhoomPunjabi #PunjabKings #saddapunjab @iplt20."Mika has also updated his fans about the new anthem."Recording the most powerful song of the year for my beautiful friend @realpz. Composed by none other than the super talented, the one and only @thesajidwajid. Guys be ready for the @iplt20 #punjabkings," he posted on Instagram.Alongside the news about the upcoming anthem, Preity and Mika have

IPL 2021: There would be jitters in CSK and RCB players' minds, feels Patel

Former Team India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel believes that CSK and RCB will feel 'jitters' in their minds before entering the second half of the Indian Premier League 2021 in UAE

The feeling was very difficult to sit out and see my teammates play: Iyer

Coming back from a five-month injury hiatus, Shreyas Iyer is leaving no stone unturned at nets and the star batsman said he is feeling "on top of the world" after rejoining the side in UAE

BCCI issues tender for two new Indian Premier League franchisees

The Indian cricket board on Tuesday announced the release of tender for owning and operating two new Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises.

IPL 2021: RCB signs Englishman George Garton as replacement for Richardson

Royal Challengers Bangalore roped in English fast bowler George Garton as a replacement for Australian pacer Kane Richardson for the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season in the UAE

Sri Lanka beat depleted Indian team by 4 wickets to keep series alive

A depleted Indian team, playing with only five batsmen, could not defend a modest target of 133 despite a valiant effort from its players

ENG vs PAK 1st T20 highlights: Pakistan wins by 31 runs at Nottingham

Livingstone smashed nine sixes and six fours in a 43-ball 103 but Pakistan bowlers held their nerve to eke out a hard-fought victory on Friday night.

ICC T20 World Cup 2021: India to face Pakistan after 5 years in T20 cricket

India enjoys a 5-0 superiority against Pakistan across all editions of the T20 World Cup.

Gayle's experience key to rebuilding West Indies cricket: CWI chief

Cricket West Indies chief has said that Chris Gayle's success and experience are extremely valuable to the rebuilding of West Indies cricket, especially while preparing for the ICC T20 World Cup

Shikhar Dhawan wants to keep everyone 'together, happy' during SL tour

Thrust into captaincy for the Sri Lanka tour, Shikhar Dhawan's idea of leadership is all about keeping the flock together and in a good state of mind

Chris Gayle's 67 helps Windies secure T20 series against Australia

Chris Gayle belted 67 from 38 balls to guide the West Indies to a six-wicket, series-clinching win over Australia in third Twenty20 cricket international. The West Indies finished 142-4, chasing down Australia's total 141-6 with 31 balls to spare in the third of five T20s. Stand-in captain Nicholas Pooran hit the winning runs to remain unbeaten on 32 from 27 balls. But it was all about former captain Gayle in St. Lucia. The 41-year-old left-hander slogged seven sixes and four boundaries as he posted his first Twenty20 International half century since an unbeaten 100 against England in March 2016. He went on the attack in the second over of the reply when he plundered paceman Josh Hazlewood for a six and three consecutive boundaries. He hit three straight sixes against spinner Adam Zampa to reach his 50 in the 11th over, raising his "Six Machine" bat to show "The Boss" sticker on the blade. Accepting the award for player of the match, Gayle recommended people shouldn't watch the .

AUS vs WI full schedule, live toss timings and streaming details in India

According to Indian Standard Time, the live toss between Australia and the West Indies during the T20 series will take place at 4:30 am. Check AUS vs WI live telecast, squad and match timings here

Suryakumar Yadav can bat at No 3 in T20 World Cup: Sanjay Manjrekar

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar says since skipper Virat Kohli is likely to open with Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup, Suryakumar Yadav is an ideal candidate for the number three slot

Oman Cricket eyes $2 million upgrade for its ICC T20 World Cup venue

Oman Cricket has a task at hand as it looks to upgrade its facilities within three months after the Indian cricket board took its time to announce its inability to host the mega tournament on its soil

Chris Woakes makes T20 comeback for England along with Dawson, Willey

England on Saturday recalled seasoned pace bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes to their T20 squad after more than five years for the upcoming three-match home series against Sri Lanka starting June 23

All-rounder Ben Stokes set to return to action with T20 game next week

All-rounder Ben Stokes is likely to resume competitive cricket with a T20 Blast game for Durham next week

India's limited overs tour of Sri Lanka to be played between July 13 and 25

A second string India squad will play three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals in Sri Lanka between July 13 to 25, broadcaster Sony announced on Monday.

PSL 6: PCB gets nod to land chartered flights from India, SA in Abu Dhabi

The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to hold the remaining PSL matches in Abu Dhabi next month after getting permission from the UAE authorities