<p><strong>Vivo IPL 2021: </strong>The English recruit of Rajasthan Royals (RR), Jos Buttler has withdrawn his name from the second phase of the Vivo IPL 2021. The wicketkeeper-batsman won't be available for the remaining matches as he and Louise Buttler, Jos?s wife, are expecting their second child.</p>



<p>"Jos Buttler will not be part of the remainder of #IPL2021, as he and Louise are expecting a second child soon. We wish them well, and can't wait for the newest member of the #RoyalsFamily," the franchise tweeted.</p>



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<p>Rajasthan Royals (RR) have added Glenn Phillips as the replacement of Jos Buttler for the remainder of the IPL season.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">ALSO READ: </span><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rcb-roped-in-sri-lankan-all-rounder-wanindu-hasaranga-for-ipl-2021/">Vivo IPL 2021: RCB Roped In Sri Lankan All Rounder Wanindu Hasaranga For IPL 2021</a></strong></p>



<p>Phillips, playing for Welsh Fire in the ?The Hundred? competition, has been performing outstandingly well for his team. The cricketer is the fourth-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 214 runs in eight innings. He smacked a match-winning 80 in the recent match against London Spirit and won the ?Player of the Match? award.</p>



<p>Although the franchise has added a replacement, the absence of Jos Buttler will be a worrying sign for the inaugural champions of the IPL.</p>



<p>To add more woes, earlier, all-rounder Ben Stokes and pacer Jofra Archer were also unavailable for the tournament forcing the franchise to opt for the substitutes.</p>



<p>Archer is still unavailable for the tournament, as he has been ruled out by ECB for an entire year due to elbow injury while the participation of Ben Stokes is still under clouds.</p>



<p>Sanju Samson led Rajasthan Royals (RR) had a mixed season in the first seven matches of the IPL 2021. The franchise managed to fetch three wins out of seven matches they played.</p>



<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/australias-josh-hazlewood-is-available-for-csk-in-the-vivo-ipl-2021/">Vivo IPL 2021: Australia?s Josh Hazlewood Is Available For CSK In The Vivo IPL 2021</a><br></span></strong></p>

Vivo IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals Jos Buttler pulled out of IPL 2021, Glenn Philips added

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<p><strong>Vivo IPL 2021:</strong> Two English cricketers, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler have officially been ruled out of the remainder of the Vivo IPL 2021 by Rajasthan Royals. The franchise informed the development on Tuesday to all the fans through a social media post.</p>



<p>The wicket-keeping batsman Jos Buttler is expecting his second child and hence has pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 while all-rounder Ben Stokes has taken an indefinite break from all forms of cricket and will not show up for the remainder of the cash-rich league.</p>



<p>Meanwhile, the Royals have brought West Indies dashing batter Evin Lewis and pacer Oshane Thomas on board as a replacement for the two Englishmen.&nbsp;</p>



<p>"IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals today announced the final set of their replacement players. West Indian duo of Evin Lewis and Oshane Thomas will be joining the Royals squad as replacement players for the remainder of IPL..," the franchise said in a release.</p>



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<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">ALSO READ:</span> <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/virats-aggressive-nature-is-troubling-india-against-england-irfan-pathan/">ENGvsIND: Virat?s Aggressive Nature Is Troubling India Against England, Says Irfan Pathan</a></strong></p>



<p>Lewis made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2018 and remained with the franchise for two seasons. In the 16 matches, Evin Lewis amassed 430 runs at an average of 26. However, the franchise dropped off him in IPL 2020 as they had a few world-class openers in the side.</p>



<p>Oshane Thomas, on the other hand, got a chance with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2019 where the pacer picked up five wickets from four appearances in the competitive league.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Royals will begin their IPL 2021 campaign on 21st September against Punjab Kings at Dubai International Stadium.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Sanju Samson and Co. had an average outing in the first half of the IPL 2021, where the group managed to win three matches out of seven. RR is seated at fifth place in the points table as of now.</p>



<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-csk-players-who-can-retire-after-the-ipl-2021-in-the-uae/">Vivo IPL 2021: 3 CSK Players Who Can Retire After The IPL 2021 In The UAE</a><br></span></strong></p>

Vivo IPL 2021: Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler officially ruled out of the Vivo IPL 2021 in the UAE

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<p>Rajasthan Royals is one team that has been in and out of the limelight after the first season. Captained by Sanju Samson, the franchise always has had a good batting line-up but their bowling has been vulnerable. At times the bowling looked over-reliant on Jofra Archer. They were spoiling their party by making decisions like having <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-mega-auction-details-10-ipl-teams-new-rules-full-details/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rahul Tewatia </a>and Riyan Parag as their frontline spinners. However, this time they have made a more balanced squad. Here is a quick analysis of the Rajasthan Royals:?</p>



<h2>Rajasthan Royals Team for IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player Name</strong>&nbsp;</td><td><strong>Position</strong>&nbsp;</td><td><strong>Player Name</strong>&nbsp;</td><td><strong>Position</strong>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Sanju Samson&nbsp;</td><td>Keeper/Batter&nbsp;</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/trent-boult-and-shane-bond-arrive-in-the-uae-for-ipl-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trent Boult?</a></td><td>Fast Bowler&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Jos Butler&nbsp;</td><td>Keeper/Batter&nbsp;</td><td>Anunay Singh&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/slvsind-2nd-t20i-hardik-pandya-shaw-padikkal-isolated-will-not-play/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Devdutt Padikkal?</a></td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td><td>Kuldeep Sen&nbsp;</td><td>Bowler&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Yashasvi Jaiswal&nbsp;</td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td><td>Karun Nair&nbsp;</td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shimron-hetmyer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shimron Hetmyer?</a></td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td><td>Dhruv Jurel&nbsp;</td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Riyan Parag&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td><td>Kuldeep Yadav&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/i-couldnt-sleep-for-8-9-days-says-ravichandran-ashwin-on-leaving-ipl-midway/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ravichandran Ashwin?</a></td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td><td>Shubham Garhwal&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Yuzvendra Chahal&nbsp;</td><td>Spinner&nbsp;</td><td>Nathan Coulter-Nile&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>KC Carriapa&nbsp;</td><td>Spinner&nbsp;</td><td>James Neesham&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Navdeep Saini&nbsp;</td><td>Fast Bowler&nbsp;</td><td>Rassie Van Der Dussen&nbsp;</td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Obed McCoy&nbsp;</td><td>Fast Bowler&nbsp;</td><td>Daryl Mitchell&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Prasidh Krishna&nbsp;</td><td>Fast Bowler&nbsp;</td><td>Tejas Baroka&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Strengths of Rajasthan Royals:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The strength of the team lies in their top-heavy batting. They have 4 to 5 settled and experienced batters. Yashasvi, Sanju, Butler, Padikkal, and Hetmyer is lineup that can scare any opposition. The addition of Rassie Van Der Dussen at the base price was a pure steal. Their spin department looks formidable too. Ravi Ashwin, Cariappa, Yuzi, and Tejas Baroka are good spin-wizards. Fast bowling looks crisp with Boult, McCoy, Coulter-Nile, Krishna, and Saini.?</p>



<h2>Weakness of RR:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The position of a finisher is very critical. If Shimron Hetmyer can take that job, then it will be great or else RR looks well-short of a finisher. Riyan Parag can be an option. One case can also be where Jos Butler bats down the order and Devdutt and Jaiswal open the batting. In that case, Butler can be the finisher. However, they need to find a way to fit, James Neesham in the first 11, so they have the best finisher among the available choices.?</p>



<h2>Opportunities for Rajasthan Royals:?</h2>



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<p>Navdeep Saini was warming the RCB bench for quite some time. At Rajasthan Royals? pavilion, he is certain to get a few games. Prasidh Krishna who is now a regular in One-Day International cricket for India can make a case for himself in the shortest format. Shikhar Dhawan is aging quickly and India will be looking for left-handed openers in the ODI format. Devdutt Padikkal and Yashasvi Jaiswal, both can make a strong case for themselves. ?</p>



<h2>Threats to RR:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Their self-destructive nature is the biggest problem, like RCB. They always have a good team. Shreyas Gopal and Mayank Markande were warming the bench and Riyan Parag was bowling a quota of 4 overs. This decision made little sense. Also, how they are going to settle Yashasvi, Devdutt, and Butler's conundrum at the top is a very big question? ?</p>



<h2>Rajasthan Royals Expected Playing XI:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Butler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson(c), Rassie Van Der Dussen/ James Neesham, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Trent Boult, Yuzi Chahal, Prasidh Krishna. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2>X-Factor Players:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Rassie Van Der Dussen is one player who always slips down the radar. He will be key and how RR makes effective use of him will be crucial. Trent Boult and his performance will be key to the success of the team. The team?s performance also relies on the batting of Sanju and Jos. These big names will have to stand up to their reputation.?</p>



<p>To know more go to the official pages of Rajasthan Royals.</p>



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Rajasthan Royals: SWOT Analysis After IPL 2022 Mega Auction.&nbsp;

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<p>The Rajasthan Royals is one franchise that has been waning. After winning the first-ever IPL season, the men in pink have found it difficult to get in the grove. Under the leadership of Sanju Samson, their performances have improved. Sanju and his game with the bat have exceptionally improved as well. The RR team always looked over-reliant on Archer. But now the team looks more settled. Here is a look at how the team looks in IPL 2022:?</p>



<h2>Rajasthan Royals IPL 2022 Squad:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player Name</strong>&nbsp;</td><td><strong>Position</strong>&nbsp;</td><td><strong>Player Name</strong>&nbsp;</td><td><strong>Position</strong>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Sanju Samson&nbsp;</td><td>Keeper/Batter&nbsp;</td><td>Trent Boult&nbsp;</td><td>Fast Bowler&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Jos Butler&nbsp;</td><td>Keeper/Batter&nbsp;</td><td>Anunay Singh&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Devdutt Padikkal&nbsp;</td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td><td>Kuldeep Sen&nbsp;</td><td>Bowler&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Yashasvi Jaiswal&nbsp;</td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td><td>Karun Nair&nbsp;</td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Shimron Hetmyer&nbsp;</td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td><td>Dhruv Jurel&nbsp;</td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Riyan Parag&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td><td>Kuldeep Yadav&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Ravichandran Ashwin&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td><td>Shubham Garhwal&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Yuzvendra Chahal&nbsp;</td><td>Spinner&nbsp;</td><td>Nathan Coulter-Nile&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>KC Carriapa&nbsp;</td><td>Spinner&nbsp;</td><td>James Neesham&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Navdeep Saini&nbsp;</td><td>Fast Bowler&nbsp;</td><td>Rassie Van Der Dussen&nbsp;</td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Obed McCoy&nbsp;</td><td>Fast Bowler&nbsp;</td><td>Daryl Mitchell&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Prasidh Krishna&nbsp;</td><td>Fast Bowler&nbsp;</td><td>Tejas Baroka&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Expected Playing XIs:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Butler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson(c), Rassie Van Der Dussen, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Trent Boult, Yuzi Chahal, Prasidh Krishna.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Strengths of the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The first lineup of the team looks good. Their batting looks good. Butler, Jaiswal, Padikkal, and Samson! The force is too good. Their spin department also looks sorted with two of the most experienced names, Yuzi and Ashwin. Their Indian fast bowling is also lethal. They have two of the quickest bowlers. Prasidh Krishna and Navdeep Saini will be rooting to go. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>Weakness of the Rajasthan Royals:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The weakness is to solve the problem between Yashasvi, Butler, and Padikkal. One of the 3 batters will have to bat number 3. The team doesn?t have an evident loophole. They tried to fill all the gaps in the far end of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. If Navdeep or Prasidh go unfit, they do not have a good Indian backup so, they will have to change their combination and get in an overseas fast bowler. ?</p>



<h2>Opportunities for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Tejas Baroka might not be known but it is his opportunity to learn a lot for the likes of Ashwin and Yuzi. India is always keen to have a left-handed opening batter. With Shikhar Dhawan aging fast and a slot opening up, Devdutt and Yashasvi can give their auditions for the same. For the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, India will take two spinners with them. Yuzi Chahal will have to have a good IPL to book one slot on that team. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>Threats for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Rajasthan Royals have the problem of spoiling their broth. If they had retained Yashasvi and Butler, I feel there was no need to bid on DDP. The team looks settled. It needs to be managed well. The other threat is Navdeep Saini?s chances of leaking runs! Shimron Hetmyer is not in the best of form, so there is a hanging sword on the role of the finisher. ?</p>



<h2>X-Factor Players:?</h2>



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<p>The X-Factor player can be Rassie Van Der Dussen. The teams were skeptical about buying him but RR made a steal by picking him at base price. Rassie is an exceptional batter. He is too good against spin. Prasidh Krishna and his express pace can also become the talk of the town. ?</p>



<h2>IPL 2022 Rajasthan Royals Schedule:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Match No</strong>&nbsp;</td><td><strong>Match Centre</strong>&nbsp;</td><td><strong>Date</strong>&nbsp;</td><td><strong>Day</strong>&nbsp;</td><td><strong>Time (IST)</strong>&nbsp;</td><td><strong>Venue</strong>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>5&nbsp;</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/srh-full-players-list-in-ipl-2022-retained-released-updated-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SUNRISERS HYDERABAD</a>&nbsp;vs RR&nbsp;</td><td>March 29, 2022&nbsp;</td><td>Tuesday&nbsp;</td><td>7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME&nbsp;</td><td>MCA Stadium, Pune&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>9&nbsp;</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mi-full-players-list-in-ipl-2022-retained-released-updated-squad-after-mega-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MI</a>&nbsp;vs RR&nbsp;</td><td>April 2, 2022&nbsp;</td><td>Saturday&nbsp;</td><td>3:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME&nbsp;</td><td>DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>13&nbsp;</td><td>RR vs&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rcb-full-players-list-in-ipl-2022-retained-released-updated-squad-after-mega-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE</a>&nbsp;</td><td>April 5, 2022&nbsp;</td><td>Tuesday&nbsp;</td><td>7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME&nbsp;</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/wankhede-stadium-mumbai/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai</a>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>20&nbsp;</td><td>RR vs&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-lucknow-super-giants-lsg-full-schedule-time-table%ef%bf%bc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LSG</a>&nbsp;</td><td>April 10, 2022&nbsp;</td><td>Sunday&nbsp;</td><td>7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME&nbsp;</td><td>Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>24&nbsp;</td><td>RR vs GT&nbsp;</td><td>April 14, 2022&nbsp;</td><td>Thursday&nbsp;</td><td>7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME&nbsp;</td><td>DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>30&nbsp;</td><td>RR vs&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/kkr-full-players-list-in-ipl-2022-retained-released-updated-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KKR</a>&nbsp;</td><td>April 18, 2022&nbsp;</td><td>Monday&nbsp;</td><td>7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME&nbsp;</td><td>Brabourne ? CCI&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>34&nbsp;</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/dc-full-players-list-in-ipl-2022-retained-released-updated-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DELHI CAPITALS</a>&nbsp;vs RR&nbsp;</td><td>April 22, 2022&nbsp;</td><td>Friday&nbsp;</td><td>7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME&nbsp;</td><td>MCA Stadium, Pune&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>39&nbsp;</td><td>ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE vs RR&nbsp;</td><td>April 26, 2022&nbsp;</td><td>Tuesday&nbsp;</td><td>7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME&nbsp;</td><td>MCA Stadium, Pune&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>44&nbsp;</td><td>RR vs MI&nbsp;</td><td>April 30, 2022&nbsp;</td><td>Saturday&nbsp;</td><td>7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME&nbsp;</td><td>DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>47&nbsp;</td><td>KKR vs RR&nbsp;</td><td>May 2, 2022&nbsp;</td><td>Monday&nbsp;</td><td>7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME&nbsp;</td><td>Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>52&nbsp;</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pbks-full-players-list-in-ipl-2022-retained-released-updated-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PUNJAB KINGS</a>&nbsp;vs RR&nbsp;</td><td>May 7, 2022&nbsp;</td><td>Saturday&nbsp;</td><td>3:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME&nbsp;</td><td>Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>58&nbsp;</td><td>RR vs DELHI CAPITALS&nbsp;</td><td>May 11, 2022&nbsp;</td><td>Wednesday&nbsp;</td><td>7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME&nbsp;</td><td>DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>63&nbsp;</td><td>LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTSvs RR&nbsp;</td><td>May 15, 2022&nbsp;</td><td>Sunday&nbsp;</td><td>7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME&nbsp;</td><td>Brabourne ? CCI&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>68&nbsp;</td><td>RR vs&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/csk-full-players-list-in-ipl-2022-retained-released-updated-squad-after-mega-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CHENNAI SUPER KINGS</a>&nbsp;</td><td>May 20, 2022&nbsp;</td><td>Friday&nbsp;</td><td>7:30 PM INDIAN STANDARD TIME&nbsp;</td><td>Brabourne ? CCI&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>To know more go to the<a href="https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> official website of RR.</a></p>



<p>To know more go to the<a href="https://www.iplt20.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> official website of the IPL.</a></p>

IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals (RR) Squad 2022, Playing 11, Schedule.&nbsp;

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<p>The battle of the ?Royals? of the IPL was on display in IPL 2022 on Tuesday night. It was the Royal Challengers Bangalore that took on the Rajasthan Royals. The Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 4 wickets. The star of the night was Dinesh Karthik. The tournament has already got underway and more than 10 games have been completed. The teams are now settled and are keen to find the best combinations. Both the teams that played on Tuesday were rooting for a victory. RR wanted to reach the top of the table and RCB wanted to get their 2<sup>nd</sup> consecutive victory. Here is an in-depth look:?</p>



<h2>IPL 2022, RCB Playing 11:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Faf du Plessis (c),&nbsp;Anuj Rawat,&nbsp;Virat Kohli,&nbsp;Dinesh Karthik (wk),&nbsp;Sherfane Rutherford,&nbsp;Shahbaz Ahmed,&nbsp;Wanindu Hasaranga,&nbsp;David Willey,&nbsp;Harshal Patel,&nbsp;Akash Deep,&nbsp;Mohammed Siraj&nbsp;</p>



<h2>IPL 2022, Rajasthan Royals Playing 11:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Jos Buttler,?Yashasvi Jaiswal,?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/slvsind-2nd-t20i-hardik-pandya-shaw-padikkal-isolated-will-not-play/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Devdutt Padikkal</a>,?Sanju Samson (c &amp; wk),?Shimron Hetmyer,?Riyan Parag,?Ravichandran Ashwin,?Navdeep Saini,?Trent Boult,?Prasidh Krishna,?Yuzvendra Chahal?</p>



<h2>IPL 2022, RCB VS RR, Rajasthan Royals Batting Innings (1<sup>st</sup> Inning):&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The toss was won by Faf Du Plessis the skipper of the men in red. And as expected the team chose to bowl first. It was again the dew factor that affected this decision. The initial few games of the tournament saw the teams bowling first win the game. But the trend has seen a change and the teams can successfully defend their scores. ?</p>



<p>Rajasthan came out to bat. The duo of Yashaswi and Butler took the field. Yashaswi Jaiswal and his string of poor scores continued as he got out to an unplayable in-swinger from David Willey. It was a perfect start for the RCB team. RR was at 6-1 when Devdutt Padikkal came out. Devdutt and Jos Butler focused on building a partnership. They took the team through the first 6 overs. After the powerplay, the scoreboard read 35-1. ?</p>



<p>DDP batted well till the 10<sup>th</sup> over. He was dismissed for a well-made 37 by Harshal Patel. Next into the bat was Sanju Samson. Samson was struggling to connect well. Before Samson could do much damage, he was dismissed by Hasaranga. This was the 4th time that Wanindu got his wicket in 4 innings! RR was very slow in its approach. They were down and out at 126 runs at the end of the 18<sup>th</sup> over. The last two overs saw Hetmyer and Jos Butler unleash their best and gather runs. Jos slammed 3 sixes in the last over. ?</p>



<p>Jos Butler didn?t score a single 4 in the entire innings. But he managed to hit six 6s throughout. It was the first time that a batter carried his bat and did not score a 4 in his entire innings.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Brief Scores:&nbsp;</h2>



<ul><li>Jos Butler: 70* runs of 47 balls.?</li><li>Shimron Hetmyer: 42* of 31 balls. ?</li><li>Harshal Patel: 1/18.?</li></ul>



<h2>IPL 2022, RCB VS RR, Royal Challengers? Batting Innings (Run-Chase):&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The run-chase was no-less than a heist. RCB had a good start with <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/royal-challengers-bangalore-names-faf-du-plessis-as-captain/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Du Plessis </a>and Anuj Rawat attacking the opposition. Faf was playing his illustrious drives. His cover drives were sensational. Both the openers ensured that they get through the powerplay. At the end of the mandatory 6 overs, the scoreboard said 55-0. ?</p>



<p>As soon as Faf Du Plessis handed out a catch to Trent Boult from the bowling of Yuzi Chahal, the innings looked like it was collapsing. Anuj Rawat nicked a ball to the keeper <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/sanju-samson-has-evolved-as-the-captain-of-rajasthan-royals-rr-says-jos-buttler/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanju Samson</a> off the ball of Navdeep Saini. The next to depart was Virat Kohli. Kohli was run-out! Now that is something that you rarely see! David Willey was also out to a peach of a delivery from Yuzi Chahal. But next in to walk was Dinesh Karthik and his experience of a lifetime. ?</p>



<p>Dinesh stood alongside Shahbaz Ahmed. This duo of youth and experience took on the Rajasthan bowlers. After playing a few deliveries to get his eyes set, Dinesh unleashed the attack. Karthik also hit Ravi Ashwin for 2 consecutive 6s. The game went down to the wire. When the duo started batting RCB required 79 runs off 45 balls and when Shahbaz fell to Trent Boult, the equation was reduced to 12 of 9 balls. Shahbaz hit Trent Boult for two 4s and one 6! Now, this sums up the entire concept of the IPL, which is to promote local talent against international players!?</p>



<p>Dinesh Karthik finished the game with his marvelous strikes to <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/jos-buttler-praises-prasidh-krishna-in-ipl-2022-says-he-is-all-format-player/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prasidh Krishna</a> in the penultimate over.?</p>



<h2>Brief Scores:&nbsp;</h2>



<ul><li>Shahbaz Ahmed: 45 runs of 26 balls. ?</li><li>Dinesh Karthik:?44 runs of 23 balls.</li><li>Yuzvendra Chahal: 2/15.?</li></ul>



<p>To know more go to the <a href="https://www.royalchallengers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official website of RCB.</a></p>



<p>To know more go to the<a href="https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> official website of RR</a></p>

IPL 2022: RCB VS RR, Dinesh Karthik Leads RCB to 2nd Consecutive Victory.&nbsp;

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<p>Bullying is one thing that each of us stands against.?We might have mistakenly done something like that in past but each of us grows up to be a responsible and more sensible individual. But at times even professional cricketers find it difficult to get rid of these demons. While speaking to<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/i-couldnt-sleep-for-8-9-days-says-ravichandran-ashwin-on-leaving-ipl-midway/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Ravichandran Ashwin</a> on the Rajasthan Royals? podcast during IPL 2022, Yuzvendra Chahal recalled an incident of ragging by one of the senior overseas players. Here is an in-depth look at what Yuzvendra Chahal had to say:?</p>



<h2>IPL 2022, Was Tied, Gagged and Forgotten the Whole Night by Andrew Symonds and James Franklin:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Yuzvendra Chahal is playing for<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-rajasthan-royals-rr-squad-2022-playing-11-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Rajasthan Royals </a>in IPL 2022. Yuzvendra Chahal recalled one of his most horrifying experiences at the Mumbai Indians? camp in 2011. It was an incident of ragging at the hands of Andrew Symonds and James Franklin. Both the players from Australia and New Zealand were an integral part of the Mumbai Indians alongside Yuzi in the 2011 Champions League T20 Tournament.?</p>



<p>?They partied a lot and drank a lot of ?juice?. After that, they tied my hands and legs and said now you have to open it up. They were in so much masti that they even taped my mouth. They partied more and forgot about me. I was kept in the same position for the entire night. The cleaner came in the next morning and freed me. ?Yuzi added. In conclusion, he said, ?The cleaner asked me from how long I was like that, and I answered saying from the night itself. They did not apologize to me but informally said that it happens at times because of the ?juice? and when they party a lot?.?</p>



<p>Many netizens got offended by the kind of experience that young Indian players have to go through for playing in the greatest T20 League. Yuzi also recalled another Incident.?</p>



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<h2>One of the "Drunk" Players Hung me from the 15<sup>th</sup> Floor of the Balcony:?</h2>



<p>?I never told this story, from today, everyone will know. I never shared this. This dates back to 2013 when I was with <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-mumbai-indians-mi-squad-2022-playing-11-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mumbai Indians</a>, we had a match in Bangalore. There was a get-together after that. So, there was a very drunk player, I won?t say his name. He was very drunk, he was looking at me for a long time and he just called me and he took me outside and he hung me on the balcony,?, Yuzi said in the podcast shared by Rajasthan and hosted by Ravichandran Ashwin.?</p>



<p><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yuzvendra-chahal-disappointed-with-rcb-says-they-didnt-ask-whether-i-wanted-to-be-retained/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yuzvendra Chahal </a>further added, ?And my hands were around him, like this (behind the neck). Had I lost my grip, I was on the 15th floor. Suddenly many people who were there came and they handled it. I kind of fainted, they gave me water. Then I realized how responsible we need to be when we go anywhere. So, this was one incident where I felt I made a narrow escape. Had there been the slightest of mistakes, I would?ve fallen."</p>



<p>To know more go to the<em><a href="https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> official website of the Rajasthan Royals.</a></em></p>

IPL 2022: A ?Drunk? MI Player Hung Me From the 15th Floor of Balcony. Was Tied and Gagged. Says Yuzvendra Chahal.&nbsp;

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<p>The TATA IPL 2022 is one hell of a ride. The season began with the conquest between Kolkata and Chennai and since then the games have taken a flight. The game on Thursday evening was the one between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals. Hardik Pandya was the star of the match with the bat in hand. He had an amazing performance due and this inning was a show of how amazing he can be! Yash Dayal and Lockie Ferguson were too impressive. Here is an in-depth look at the game:&nbsp;</p>



<h2>IPL 2022, RR VS GT, Rajasthan Royals? Playing 11:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Jos Buttler,?Devdutt Padikkal,?Sanju Samson (c &amp; wk),?Rassie van der Dussen,?Shimron Hetmyer,?Ravichandran Ashwin,?Riyan Parag,?James Neesham,?Kuldeep Sen,?Prasidh Krishna,?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-a-drunk-mi-player-hung-me-from-the-15th-floor-of-balcony-was-tied-and-gagged-says-yuzvendra-chahal/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yuzvend</a>ra Chahal.?</p>



<h2>IPL 2022, RR VS GT, Gujarat Titans Playing 11:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Matthew Wade (wk),&nbsp;Shubman Gill,&nbsp;Vijay Shankar,&nbsp;Hardik Pandya (c),&nbsp;David Miller,&nbsp;Abhinav Manohar,&nbsp;Rahul Tewatia,&nbsp;Rashid Khan,&nbsp;Lockie Ferguson,&nbsp;Mohammed Shami,&nbsp;Yash Dayal.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>IPL 2022, RR VS GT, Gujarat Batting Innings:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The toss was won by the Rajputs from <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-rajasthan-royals-rr-squad-2022-playing-11-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rajasthan </a>and they opted to bowl. This decision was no surprise as every team that is winning the toss is opting to bowl first. The Rajasthan team had made one eyebrow-raising change as Trent Boult was rested and James Neesham was bought in. Yash Dayal was making his debut for the Gujarat Titans. ?</p>



<p>The batting innings of Gujarat didn?t have the ideal start. The team was lagging at 15-2 after the wickets of Matthew Wade and Vijay Shankar fell. Hardik stepped up and came in to bat at number 4. Shubman and Hardik moved the ball around and were scoring an odd boundary on the loose balls. After the mandatory powerplay, the scorecard said 42-2.?</p>



<p>Hardik?s innings took complete momentum away from the Rajasthan Team after the powerplay. Shubman Gill was dismissed by Riyan Parag but Hardik carried the game ahead with Abhinav Manohar. Abhinav Manohar Sadrangani also proved his worth in the team by making a gutsy partnership with Hardik. The duo belted the Rajasthan bowler. Hardik was in full flow. He unleashed his beast mode. When Abhinav went back for 43 runs off 28 balls, Gujarat was at 139-4. David Miller walked in and stole the show from then on. He scored a quickfire 31 of 14 balls. His innings propelled GT to 192-4.?</p>



<h2>Brief Scores:&nbsp;</h2>



<ul><li>Hardik Pandya: 87 off 52 balls. ?</li><li>Abhinav Sadarangani: 43 of 28 balls.?</li><li>David Miller: 31 off 14 balls.?</li><li>Yuzi Chahal: 1/32.?</li></ul>



<h2>IPL 2022, RR VS GT, Rajasthan Batting Innings:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>This innings began on a flyer. Jos Butler showed his class. He unleashed his beast mode too! Jos was bossing all the new bowlers. He feasted on the pace of Mohammad Shami and Yash Dayal. But Yash Dayal made a comeback! The youngster from Lucknow took the nick of DDP?s bat on his very first ball. Shubman made no mistake and DDP was out for a golden duck! RR was on 28-1. Rajasthan Royals looked like they were fooling around with their batting order. </p>



<p>Ravichandran Ashwin was sent to bat up the order at number 3. It was something unique but not the ideal thing to do. Lockie?s extra pace was fire for Ravi Ash as he handed out a catch to David Miller. Butler was tonking from the other end but he was running out of partners. RR was at 65-3 after 6 overs. With Butler back in the pavilion. Lockie had got him. ?</p>



<p>The following batters couldn?t do much damage. Renowned players like Sanju Samson, Rassie, and James Neesham kept losing their wickets at regular intervals. From the bowling point of view, Lockie and Yash Dayal just broke the back of RR. The wickets kept falling at constant intervals like 74-4, 90-5, 116-6. RR ended with 155-9 of their 20 overs. GT won by 37 runs. This win has lifted the Titans to the first position on the points table. ?</p>



<h2>Brief Score:&nbsp;</h2>



<ul><li>Jos Butler: 54 off 24 balls. ?</li><li>Shimron Hetmyer: 29 off 17 balls. ?</li><li>Lockie Ferguson: 3/23.?</li><li>Yash Dayal: 3/40.?</li></ul>



<p>To know more go to the <a href="https://www.iplt20.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">offici</a>al website of the IPL.</p>

IPL 2022: RR VS GT Highlights, Hardik Leads the Way for Gujarat.&nbsp;

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<p>On Monday evening, the IPL 2022 season saw one of its finest games. It was a perfect conquest between bat and ball when the<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-kolkata-knight-riders-kkr-squad-2022-playing-11-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Kolkata Knight Riders</a> took on the Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan Royals scored a mammoth 217-run target for the KKR team. But KKR also gave it a good chase by reaching 210. The stars of the game were Yuzvendra Chahal and Jos Butler. Butler smoked his 2<sup>nd</sup> 100 in this tournament and Yuzvendra Chahal got a hat-trick. Here is a look at the other hat-trick heroes in the IPL:?</p>



<h2>List of IPL Hat-Trick Heroes:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player Name&nbsp;</td><td>Team&nbsp;</td><td>Bowling Stats&nbsp;</td><td>Against&nbsp;</td><td>Year&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Lakshmipathy Balaji&nbsp;</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-chennai-super-kings-csk-squad-2022-playing-11-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chennai Super Kings?</a></td><td>5/24&nbsp;</td><td>KXIP&nbsp;</td><td>2008&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Amit Mishra&nbsp;</td><td>Delhi Daredevils&nbsp;</td><td>5/17&nbsp;</td><td>DEC&nbsp;</td><td>2008&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Makhaya Ntini&nbsp;</td><td>Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;</td><td>4/21&nbsp;</td><td>KKR&nbsp;</td><td>2008&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Yuvraj Singh&nbsp;</td><td>Punjab Kings&nbsp;</td><td>3/22&nbsp;</td><td>RCB&nbsp;</td><td>2009&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Rohit Sharma&nbsp;</td><td>Deccan Chargers&nbsp;</td><td>4/6&nbsp;</td><td>MI&nbsp;</td><td>2009&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Yuvraj Singh&nbsp;</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-punjab-kings-pbks-squad-2022-playing-11-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Punjab Kings?</a></td><td>3/13&nbsp;</td><td>DEC&nbsp;</td><td>2009&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Praveen Kumar&nbsp;</td><td>Royal Challengers Bangalore&nbsp;</td><td>3/18&nbsp;</td><td>RR&nbsp;</td><td>2010&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Amit Mishra&nbsp;</td><td>Deccan Chargers&nbsp;</td><td>4/9&nbsp;</td><td>KXIP&nbsp;</td><td>2011&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Ajit Chandila&nbsp;</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-rajasthan-royals-rr-squad-2022-playing-11-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rajasthan Royals?</a></td><td>4/13&nbsp;</td><td>PWI&nbsp;</td><td>2012&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Sunil Narine&nbsp;</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;</td><td>3/33&nbsp;</td><td>KXIP&nbsp;</td><td>2013&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Amit Mishra&nbsp;</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad.&nbsp;</td><td>4/19&nbsp;</td><td>PWI&nbsp;</td><td>2013&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Pravin Tambe&nbsp;</td><td>Rajasthan Royals&nbsp;</td><td>3/26&nbsp;</td><td>KKR&nbsp;</td><td>2014&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Shane Watson&nbsp;</td><td>Rajasthan Royals&nbsp;</td><td>3/13&nbsp;</td><td>SRH&nbsp;</td><td>2014&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Axar Patel&nbsp;</td><td>Punjab Kings&nbsp;</td><td>4/21&nbsp;</td><td>GL&nbsp;</td><td>2016&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Samuel Badree&nbsp;</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-royal-challengers-bangalore-rcb-squad-2022-playing-11-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore?</a></td><td>4/9&nbsp;</td><td>MI&nbsp;</td><td>2017&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Andrew Tye&nbsp;</td><td>Punjab Kings&nbsp;</td><td>5/17&nbsp;</td><td>RPS&nbsp;</td><td>2017&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Jaydev Unadkat&nbsp;</td><td>Rising Pune SuperGiants.&nbsp;</td><td>5/30&nbsp;</td><td>SRH&nbsp;</td><td>2017&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Sam Curran&nbsp;</td><td>Punjab Kings&nbsp;</td><td>4/11&nbsp;</td><td>DC&nbsp;</td><td>2019&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Shreyas Gopal&nbsp;</td><td>Rajasthan Royals&nbsp;</td><td>3/12&nbsp;</td><td>RCB&nbsp;</td><td>2019&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Harshal Patel&nbsp;</td><td>Royal Challengers Bangalore&nbsp;</td><td>4/17&nbsp;</td><td>MI&nbsp;</td><td>2021&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Yuzvendra Chahal&nbsp;</td><td>Rajasthan Royals&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>5/40&nbsp;</td><td>KKR&nbsp;</td><td>IPL 2022?</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>IPL 2022, Lakshmipathy Balaji Takes First-Ever IPL Hat-Trick:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Lakshmipathy Balaji wrote his name down in history books when he got the first-ever IPL hat-trick. He created this milestone in the game against the Punjab Kings in the very first season. Balaji was representing the Chennai Super Kings that season. His hat-trick comprised the wickets of Irfan Pathan, Piyush Chawla, and VRV Singh. ?</p>



<h2>Amit Mishra has 3 Hat-Tricks in the IPL:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Amit Mishra is a legend of the IPL. This leg spinner had a lot to offer to any team which he represented. Amit has taken 3 hat-tricks in the IPL. It would have been 4 if Trent Boult wouldn?t have dropped a catch in the 2019 IPL edition when Mishra was on a hat-trick! But keeping the ifs and buts aside, Mishra has taken 3 hat-tricks while playing for 3 different franchises. His first hat-trick came in the very first season when he was playing for the Delhi Daredevils against the Deccan Chargers. The second one was when he was playing for the Deccan Chargers against the Kings XI team. The last one was in 2013 while representing SRH against Pune Warriors India.?</p>



<p>To know more go to the <a href="https://www.iplt20.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official webpage of the IPL.</a></p>

IPL 2022: Chahal Gets a Hat-trick for RR. Look at Other Hat-Trick Heroes.?

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<p>The Rajasthan Royals had a great campaign in IPL 2022. The team managed to play in the finals and did exceptionally well throughout. At times, the batting looked a little mediocre but their bowling was always top-notch. The Rajasthan Royals? team was however not very dependent on all-rounders. Every player in the Rajasthan squad had a well-defined role. The only all-rounder who consistently played was <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/youre-a-kid-behave-like-a-kid-riyan-parag-reveals-chat-with-mohd-siraj-following-fight-with-harshal-patel-in-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/youre-a-kid-behave-like-a-kid-riyan-parag-reveals-chat-with-mohd-siraj-following-fight-with-harshal-patel-in-ipl-2022/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Riyan Parag </a>and he has been heavily criticized for his poor performance. So, going into the next season, which are the all-rounders that the Rajasthan Royals can target? Who are the ones on which the RR management has an eye? Here is an in-depth look:?</p>



<h2>Ben Stokes might play for the Rajasthan Royals Next Season:?</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/06/Ben-Stokes-min-1024x576.jpg" alt="Ben Stokes Rajasthan Royals" class="wp-image-90776" /><figcaption>IMG SRC: DNA INDIA</figcaption></figure>



<p>Sir Benjamin Stokes might be coming to the IPL next season. If he decides to put his name in the auction pool and remains fit, he is bound to get a lot of money. Ben Stokes is a true 3-D player. He justifies the 3-D tag. The only concern will be Ben?s availability in the later stages of the league as the Ashes will be held in England next year and Ben will be captaining the England red-ball team. Here is a look at Ben?s stats in the IPL:&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Stats&nbsp;</td><td>Values&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Matches&nbsp;</td><td>43&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Runs&nbsp;</td><td>920&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Wickets&nbsp;</td><td>28&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Batting Average&nbsp;</td><td>25.4&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Batting Strike Rate&nbsp;</td><td>134.5&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Best Bowling&nbsp;</td><td>3/15&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>If Ben Stokes does put his name in the auction pool, there is a high possibility that he might be picked by the Rajasthan Royals because he has previously played for the franchise. Rajasthan can liquidate a few players such as James Neesham, Riyan Parag, Daryl Mitchell, and Rassie Van Der Dussen to get the budget required to bag Ben Stokes.?</p>



<p>?The fact of the matter is that Ben will effectively fill the void of all the above-mentioned players. Stokes is a big-match player. He has great performances against teams like the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mumbai-indians-top-3-all-rounders-to-target-in-tata-ipl-2023/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mumbai-indians-top-3-all-rounders-to-target-in-tata-ipl-2023/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mumbai Indians</a> and the<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/tata-ipl-2023-top-3-all-rounders-the-chennai-super-kings-can-target/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/tata-ipl-2023-top-3-all-rounders-the-chennai-super-kings-can-target/" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Chennai Super Kings. </a>Ben assures you of 2 to 3 good overs of pace and can be floated anywhere in the batting order. ?</p>



<h2>Mahipal Lomror:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Mahipal Lomror is a local boy who Rajasthan will like to have. Mahipal was previously associated with the Rajasthan Royals squad for 3 to 4 years. He is a part of their scouting program. Mahipal bats left-handed and that gives him an added edge while the selection process takes place. Here is a look at his performance in the IPL:?</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Stats&nbsp;</td><td>Values&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Matches&nbsp;</td><td>18&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Runs&nbsp;</td><td>267&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Wickets&nbsp;</td><td>1&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Batting Average&nbsp;</td><td>20.54&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Batting Strike Rate&nbsp;</td><td>138.7&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Best Bowling&nbsp;</td><td>1/22&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>In the last two seasons, Mahipal has come to the limelight due to at least one of his innings. This shows that the lad from Rajasthan has potential. He is a more reliable commodity than Riyan Parag. For the past two seasons, Rajasthan Royals have backed Riyan Parag but that move hasn?t paid off. He was chosen ahead of the likes of<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mayank-markande/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mayank-markande/" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Mayank Markande</a> and Shreyas Gopal but has always failed to make the most of the opportunity. ?</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/06/Mahipal-Lomror-min-1.jpg" alt="Mahipal Lomror Rajasthan Royals" class="wp-image-90777" /><figcaption>IMG SRC: Indian Express</figcaption></figure>



<p>Mahipal on the other hand can give you 2 to 3 overs of leg-spin whenever required. His bowling is very underrated as the teams haven?t used him effectively. Being a local boy, he will enjoy the support from his fans too. He can be used as a finisher or as a person who can anchor the innings. ?</p>



<h2>Ravichandran Ashwin will play for the Rajasthan Royals in TATA IPL 2023:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Ravichandran Ashwin is very underrated with the bat. It is only the Rajasthan Royals who decided to use his batting abilities to their full potential. Ashwin has 5 Test Hundreds and that says a lot about his ability with the willow in hand. The Rajasthan Royals dared to give him a few opportunities at number 4 and number 3 and this move worked very well in one of the games. Here is a look at his stats in T20s:?</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Stats&nbsp;</td><td>Values&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Matches&nbsp;</td><td>282&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Runs&nbsp;</td><td>986&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Wickets&nbsp;</td><td>276&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Bowling Average&nbsp;</td><td>25.54&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Bowling Strike Rate&nbsp;</td><td>22.2&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Best Bowling&nbsp;</td><td>4/8&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>His bowling is never in question. He at a time was the most successful Indian T20I bowler. Ashwin has a set of variations. Earlier, a few cricket analysts were very critical about his variations but the game has been progressing, and trying something unorthodox is always welcome. ?</p>



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<p>To know more go to the <a href="https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener">official website</a> of the Rajasthan Royals.</p>

Rajasthan Royals: Top 3 New All-Rounders to Target for TATA IPL 2023.&nbsp;

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<p>The 38-year-old Indian spinner, known for his sharp cricketing mind and mastery over the ball, recently opened up about his unexpected decision to retire mid-series during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.</p>
<p><em><strong>“For me, what matters is playing with honesty and passion. I don’t need a farewell game. The happiness and experiences the game has given me are more than enough,” </strong></em>said Ravichandran Ashwin, addressing his retirement from international cricket. </p>
<p>Ashwin's announcement, made after the third Test in Brisbane, sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. Fans and pundits were taken aback by the abruptness of the decision, especially since he had been a key figure in Indian cricket for over a decade.</p>
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<p>However, Ashwin made it clear that the decision was instinctive, coming from a place of self-awareness rather than external pressures. He revealed on his YouTube channel,<em><strong> “When you know your time is up, there’s no point in dragging it further. My creativity on the field felt like it had run its course.”</strong></em></p>
<p>Reflecting on the events leading to his retirement, Ashwin explained how his fluctuating role in the team influenced his decision. <em><strong>“You think what happened? I did not play the first Test. I played the second but did not play the third. It was possible I could play the next or not play the next. This is a side of my creativity and I was looking to explore it. At that time, I felt my creativity was over, so it was over. It was simple”</strong></em> he said. The Tamil Nadu cricketer, who has always been known for his articulate thoughts, emphasized that his retirement was not about controversies or conflicts but about moving forward when he felt ready.</p>
<p>The idea of a farewell game, often seen as a ceremonial way to honor a cricketer’s career, was something Ashwin dismissed outright. <em><strong>“Imagine if I want to play a farewell Test but I do not deserve a place. Imagine, I am only in the team because it is my farewell Test. I don't want that,”</strong></em> he remarked. He elaborated that the essence of cricket lies in the joy it brings, not in grand exits or extended applause.</p>
<p>Ashwin's humility and grounded approach to the sport shone through as he said, <em><strong>“The game has given me so much already; I have no complaints.”</strong></em></p>
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<p>Ashwin also touched upon his aspirations post-retirement. While he left the Indian dressing room, he hinted at continuing his cricketing journey elsewhere. <em><strong>“I still have cricket left in me, but it’s about finding the right space to explore it. For now, I’m happy to leave when people are asking ‘why’ instead of ‘why not,’”</strong></em> he said with a smile.</p>
<p>As one of India’s finest off-spinners, Ashwin's legacy is monumental. With 537 Test wickets in 106 matches and a combined total of 765 international wickets, he stands as one of the country’s greatest bowlers. Only Anil Kumble has more wickets for India. Beyond numbers, his ability to outthink batters and adapt to different conditions made him a game-changer on the field.</p>
<p>While his departure may seem sudden, it is quintessential Ashwin—methodical, introspective, and unafraid to take bold steps. As fans come to terms with his decision, one thing is clear: Ravichandran Ashwin’s contribution to Indian cricket will remain etched in history, not for how it ended, but for how it unfolded with brilliance and integrity.</p>

Ravichandran Ashwin retired mid-series during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, citing self-awareness. Rejecting a farewell game, he emphasized cricket's joy over ceremonial exits, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in Indian cricket.

Ashwin's instinctive retirement highlights humility and self-awareness, valuing cricket's joy and legacy over traditional farewell gestures. A remarkable journey concludes.

Ashwin Opens Up on his Retirement, Says "I am only in the Team Because..."

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<p><span>In what will be disappointing news for the Sanju Samson fans, the keeper-batter is unlikely to cut into the Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that the Kerala batter is unlikely to be part of the ODI setup for India.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>There were reports earlier that suggested that Sanju Samson would be the second-choice keeper in the team, with Rishabh Pant being the first-choice keeper. However, that won't be the case, as even after KL Rahul was touted to play as a specialist batter, Samson won't be part of the squad.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>As per the reports, it is learned Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel are the three players who are fighting for the place of second keeper for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, it is learned that Jurel is expected to get the preference in the team along with Rishabh Pant.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">BCCI has decided that they will be backing Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel as two keepers in Test and ODI </span></span></h2>
<p><span>The reports claimed that BCCI has decided that they will be backing Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel as two keepers in Test and ODI setup. While Sanju Samson, who hit three centuries in T20Is in 2024, will be the first-choice keeper in the shortest format of the game.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Dhruv Jurel hasn't made his debut for India in the ODIs. But has performed exceptionally well in Tests. The keeper-batter has shown great maturity in the longest format of the game, which impressed the selectors as they decided to give a long rope.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Dhruv Jurel also has been named in the Indian squad for the T20I series against England. With Sanju Samson being the first-choice keeper, it is likely that Jurel will get a chance in the XI for the five-match series. He has played two games in the shortest format of the game.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be announcing the Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on 19th January. Rohit Sharma is set to lead the team, and it will be a massive opportunity for the team to make a comeback after having a horrendous outing in Test cricket of late.</span></p>
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Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel are the three players who are fighting for the place of second keeper for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sanju Samson to play the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? HUGE update arrives from the Indian camp

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<p>England's Bilateral tour of India is set to commence with the five-match T20 International series which is slated to start from the 22nd of January onwards. The Three Lions have also unveiled their squad for this upcoming tour of India and now they are preparing to travel to India but before this, one player of England's team is facing certain issues. </p>
<p>It has been learned that he has not received his Indian visa yet, due to which the picture regarding him travelling with the English team to India is not clear yet. We are talking about Saqib Mahmoud, a fantastic fast bowler of the Three Lions. </p>
<h2><strong>England have set up their training camp in Abu Dhabi</strong></h2>
<p>Whenever the 2019 World Cup winners travel to India for a bilateral series assignment, they first set up a training camp in Abu Dhabi. This time around too, the situation is the same. A news report of ESPNCricinfo has revealed that Saqib may not be a part of the Abu Dhabi training camp till his visa issues get sorted out. </p>
<p>The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are hopeful that the 27-year-old speedster receives his visa before the commencement of the T20 International series on the 22nd of January.</p>
<h2><strong>Due to his Pakistani origin, the visa approval is getting delayed</strong></h2>
<p>It's believes that the main reason behind the delay in the visa approval of 27-year-old Saqib Mahmood is his Pakistani origin. In the past too, English players who have a Pakistani origin have encountered such issues. Last year, when the Three Lions came to India for the Test-Series, spinner Shoaib Bashir also faced issues related to his Indian visa. </p>
<p>Due to this, he missed the opening Test-Match in Hyderabad but after sorting out the problems, he played in the remaining matches of the series. </p>
<h2><strong>The case of Rehan Ahmed &amp; Adil Rashid is clear</strong></h2>
<p>Although the ECB has not commented on this entire matter, the board still hopes that Saqib will land on Indian soil before the start of the first T20I between the Suryakumar Yadav-led team and England. The squad announced by the ECB consists of two more players who have Pakistani origin and they are, Rehan Ahmed &amp; Adil Rashid. </p>
<p>Adil Rashid has played a lot of matches on Indian soil so his visa was never an issue while Rehan also played the Test-Series in India last year so his case is pretty clear too.</p>
<h2><strong>This is how Saqib's International career has been so far</strong></h2>
<p>27-year-old Saqib Mahmood is not only included in the T20I series team, he has also been given a chance in the ODI team. He will also go to Pakistan and play the Champions Trophy matches for England . If we talk about his career so far, Saqib has played 18 T20 International matches for England and has dismissed 18 batters in this format so far. At the same time, he also has 14 scalps next to his name by featuring in nine One-Day International contests.</p>
<p>Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/captain-rohit-sharma-likely-to-travel-to-pakistan-due-to-this-reason-everything-we-know-so-far/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Captain Rohit Sharma likely to travel to Pakistan due to this reason! Everything we know so far</a></p>

Saqib Mahmood of England celebrates picking up a wicket versus West Indies | Image: Getty Images

Saqib Mahmood, England Cricket Team's Pakistani origin star has not received his Indian visa yet which is causing issues for the team ahead of their tour of India

England's star seamer Saqib Mahmood has not received his Indian visa yet

England's Pakistani origin star yet to be granted Indian visa, ECB forced to cancel flight ahead of India tour

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<p>Indian Cricket Team's skipper and T20 World Cup winning captain Rohit Sharma is anticipated to travel to Pakistan in the month of February ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament, as per the news reports of Indian Media</p>
<p>If the reports are to be believed, this visit would be historical moment in the world of Cricket, making it one of the rarest occasions where an Indian player has travelled to the country of their arch-rivals for an International Cricket event in recent years. </p>
<p>The visit to Pakistan is apparently planned for a photo shoot of all-captains with the trophy of the marquee event and ICC organized press conference. During this event, the skippers of all the participating sides will share their views and expectations for the upcoming competition. </p>
<p>Indian Cricket's governing body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not given any official confirmation regarding the visit of Rohit. Additionally, the Men in Blue have not announced their squad for the forthcoming Champions Trophy event yet </p>
<p>Currently, the Rohit Sharma-led team is focused on their white-ball bilateral series assignment versus England, where they will be taking part in five T20 International matches and three One-Day International contests ahead of the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.</p>
<h2><strong>Group Stages  </strong></h2>
<p><strong>All of the participating nations are divided into 2-groups of 4 teams each:  </strong></p>
<p><strong>- Group</strong> <strong>A: India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Bangladesh  </strong></p>
<p><strong>- Group B: England, Afghanistan, South Africa &amp; Australia</strong></p>
<p>Tournament hosts Pakistan will be playing in the opening contest of the Champions Trophy versus the Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand on the 19th of February in the city of Karachi. Team India on the other hand, will kick off their Champions Trophy campaign versus Asian-Rivals Bangladesh on the 20th of February in the city of Dubai. The highly awaited Pakistan vs India clash is scheduled to be played on 23rd of February in Dubai.</p>
<p>Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shubman-gill-all-set-to-replace-rohit-sharma-as-odi-capatin-after-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill all set to replace Rohit Sharma as ODI capatin after....</a></p>

Indian Captain Rohit Sharma having a chat with the media | Image: PTI

Team India captain is likely to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 event

Rohit Sharma is likely to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025

Captain Rohit Sharma likely to travel to Pakistan due to this reason! Everything we know so far

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<p><span>Things are not going right for the Indian team currently. Apart from the poor performances on the field, there have been rumours of a rift between the players, head coach Gautam Gambhir as well and the chairman of the selection committee, Ajit Agarkar.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Of late, there have been reports that claimed that Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar have been involved in various tussles over the selection. The head coach wants to be involved in the selection matters and wants BCCI to allow him players of choice.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Gautam Gambhir also had a massive say in the team selection for the Australia tour. The head coach played a huge part in the selection of Nitish Kumar Reddy as well as Harshit Rana. He also selected the playing XI without much consultation during the tour, following which he has come under massive scanner.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>The chairman of the selection committee, Ajit Agarkar, on the other hand, reportedly doesn't want any interference. And this has led to a rift between the two. This surely has reflected on the team's performance which has been underwhelming in Tests and ODIs.</span></p>
<h2><span>It’s a completely wrong statement; there is no rift between the chairman of selection (Ajit Agarkar) and the coach - BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla</span></h2>
<p><span>Amid all the rumours, BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla rubbishef off all the reports. He said that there is no rift between Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma. As quoted by PTI, he explained:</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>“It’s a completely wrong statement; there is no rift between the chairman of selection (Ajit Agarkar) and the coach; there is no rift between captain and coach. This is all rubbish which is being spread in a section of media."</span></p>
<p><span>Rajiv Shukla also confirmed that Rohit Sharma will continue as the skipper and all the statements have been going wrong. He said that form is temporary and they are confident that he will be back.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>“This is also wrong that Rohit has insisted on captaincy. He is the captain. Form or lack of form is part and parcel of the game. These are phases, nothing new. When he saw he was out of form, he dropped himself from the fifth Test."</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Rohit Sharma has been going through a rough patch, but the batter has been training with the Mumbai Ranji Team. He will be next seen in action for India in the England ODI series.</span></p>
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Of late, there have been reports that claimed that Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar have been involved in various tussles over the selection.