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    Malinga to miss Mumbai Indians' first six IPL matches

    As he is out for over a third of the season, Malinga himself suggested Mumbai may be better off replacing him for the entire tournament

    CSK v RCB

    IPL 2019

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    RCB look to break five-year duck against CSK

    The rivalry between Dhoni's three-time champions and Kohli's men has always been a fiery one, and the perfect match-up to start the season

    Don't care if I'm judged on not winning the IPL - Kohli

    'Obviously, you want to win," the RCB captain said in response to criticism of his captaincy. 'I am doing what I am supposed to do.'

    Hodge: RCB's middle order against CSK's spinners will be key

    Brad Hodge and Deep Dasgupta pick their XIs for the IPL 2019 season opener

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    'Chinna Thala' - Dhoni's main man

    In his tenth season for Chennai Super Kings, Suresh Raina remains amongst the most valuable players for the franchise

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    New season dawns

    IPL 2019

    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the IPL

    You've come to the right place if you're a clueless extraterrestrial wondering, 'Eyepeeyell, whut?'

    Chopra: I've learnt my lesson, not going to write off CSK

    Podcast: Aakash Chopra joins Gaurav Sundararaman and Srinath Sripath for your all-you-need-to-know preview

    Varun? Hetmyer? Which rookie excites you most?

    Vote for your favourite first-timer of IPL 2019

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    Can Sunrisers' bowling might take them all the way?

    Questions over the lack of power in the middle and lower order remain for a team that is formidable in all other aspects

    With their core still in place, KKR can hope for another top-four finish

    The team might not be too badly affected by the World Cup exodus, giving them more stability than some of their competitors

    Will evergreen CSK make it two in two?

    Sanjay Manjrekar says the Dhoni factor could ease them into the top four once again, while Brad Hodge expects another big season from Shane Watson

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    Can Sunrisers' bowlers take them all the way?

    Ajit Agarkar and Brad Hodge are impressed with the depth and all-round strength of the squad

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    Hodge and Agarkar rate the Rajasthan Royals

    Ajit Agarkar and Brad Hodge discuss Rajasthan's chances at the upcoming Indian T20 League

    9:28

    Will Delhi's young India players lead them to playoffs?

    Ajit Agarkar and Brad Hodge on Delhi Capitals' strengths, weaknesses and player to watch

    8:40

    Shubman Gill, KKR's rising star

    Arguably Indian cricket's favourite future hero, teenager Shubman Gill made an impressive IPL debut in 2018. Can he raise his game in his second season?

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    Ponting and Ganguly on Delhi's chances to win IPL

    A balanced squad is giving the newly re-branded franchise a lot of hope

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    Manjrekar: Unsure of KKR's playoff chances

    Sanjay Manjrekar, Brad Hodge and Raunak Kapoor discuss Kolkata Knight Riders' strengths and weaknesses.

    7:16

    Do Mumbai Indians have the most balanced squad?

    Sanjay Manjrekar and Brad Hodge discuss the side's strengths and weaknesses, and whether Malinga and Yuvraj will get a game this season

    10:24

    MS Dhoni: Chennai's favourite son?

    Having been written off last season, MS Dhoni and his team will be keen to keep defying age and expectations

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    Are RCB over-reliant on Kohli and de Viliers?

    Brad Hodge and Sanjay Manjrekar weigh in, besides sharing their dissimilar stances on RCB's chances of qualifying for the playoffs

    8:30

    Will KXIP be able to punch above their weight?

    Ajit Agarkar and Brad Hodge discuss the franchise's chances, best XI and X-factor

    9:40

    World Cup countdown

    70 days to go

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    1999: Cronje and Woolmer's earpiece experiment

    When Bob Woolmer and Hansie Cronje fell foul of the ICC in their attempt to use technology in their communication

    My First World Cup: Javed Miandad on 1975

    Miandad was not yet 18 when he was picked for the 1975 tournament. He made his ODI debut in perhaps the most thrilling game of the tournament

    SuperStats

    Superstats to add 'layer of quality' to traditional numbers

    Rahul Dravid and Sanjay Manjrekar join the creators of the three-pack set of new-age metrics at the official launch in Mumbai

    Superstats: the new language for cricket analysis

    What is Luck Index? A unique metric that, for the first time in cricket, quantifies luck

    Explainer: how Smart Stats works

    What is the logic and math behind Smart Stats, which measures the true worth and batting and bowling performances? Read on to find out

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