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Gowtham 'believed' in his miracle

The equation read 43 off 17 balls when an uncapped batsman walks in. One of the world's best death bowlers will take charge of the next over. How do you think the game ends?

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Gowtham's 33* off 11 balls stuns Mumbai

Jofra Archer, Rajasthan Royals' other big uncapped signing, turned it on at critical moments to swing an exceedingly tight game

    IPL 2018

    'Lifetime experience for Gowtham and the rest of us' - Samson.

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    'Mumbai is known for bouncing back' - Kishan.

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    Coach's Diary: The Rayudu surprise.

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    Sunrisers v CSK

    Hyderabad

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    Rayudu, Chahar star in another last-over CSK win

    Chennai Super Kings came back from a slow start to post 128 off their last ten overs and edge Sunrisers out in a four-run win

    Faulkner: Sunrisers will be upset about the no-ball that wasn't called.

    James Faulkner, Shaun Tait and Deep Dasgupta on the high full-toss and Kane Williamson's fifty in Sunrisers Hyderabad's chase

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      DD v KXIP

      IPL 2018, Delhi

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      Daredevils seek to change fortunes at home

      Having played away all season so far, Delhi Daredevils will get two consecutive home games. But they face a formidable Kings XI Punjab first

      Faulkner: Morris has to come up the order for Delhi.

      Shaun Tait and James Faulkner lay out their thoughts on the issues plaguing Delhi Daredevils and what their bowlers need to do to neutralise the Chris Gayle and KL Rahul threats

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      KKR v Kings XI

      IPL 2018, Kolkata

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      Dinesh Karthik questions Kings XI's revised target

      Also suggests considering VJD method for revising targets in IPL, instead of current DLS system

      DLS explainer: Why Kings XI had to chase just 125

      How does the DLS system work? And would the VJD method have made a difference to KKR's chances?

      Surprised asking rate dropped after rain - Karthik.

      The KKR captain also said his team didn't bowl well, even if the total it was defending was just par

      1:27

      RCB v Daredevils

      IPL 2018, Bengaluru

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      Kalro: De Villiers goes back to having fun

      Of late, he has often been forced to score tough runs, through injury or circumstance. On Saturday, he shed all that weight off his shoulders

      Talking points: Will the real Chris Morris please stand up?

      Also, a deathly slow start from Daredevils, and de Villiers feasts on his former team once again

      The 100-ball proposal

      Future of cricket

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      100-ball tournament: Aye or Nay?

      Shaun Tait, James Faulkner, Cyrus Broacha discuss if the ECB's proposal for a 100-ball tournament will ever become the next big thing.

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      Want to make the game as simple as possible - Strauss

      Under the radical format put forward last week, the matches will consist of 15 six-ball overs and a 10-ball over to complete the 100 deliveries

      The 100-ball proposal

      Future of cricket

      Nicholas: Why only a hundred balls?

      The ECB's new idea is not a bad thing. Here's how it could be better

      Hopps: Commercial gamble over sporting integrity

      Many fans of short-form cricket have been shocked by the ECB's 100-ball proposal and the response of the players over the coming weeks and months could be critical

      IPL 2018

      Social dugout: CSK fans back on track.

      4:44

      Coach's Diary: Kings XI's happy problems at the top.

      1:24

      Gloves Off: Are coaches redundant in T20s?

      7:04

      The Chatter: Happy Birthday, IPL!

      4:04

      The IPL's broken XI.

      1:59

      Surprised asking rate dropped after rain - Karthik.

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      Could this be Manish Pandey's year?

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      'Been dreaming of days like this' - Watson.

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      'Watson more classical than Gayle' - Laughlin.

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      Pakistan tour of UK

      Captain backs squad

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      Pak squad for Eng tour 'best of the best' - Sarfraz

      The Pakistan captain believes extensive preparation in the lead up to Ireland's inaugural Test and two Tests in England will help team cope up with difficult challenges

      USA Cricket

      New Governing Body

      Inaugural USA Cricket election slated for May 18

      All eligible candidates will be announced to voters on May 13, with the winners to be declared on June 11

      RCB v Daredevils

      IPL 2018

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      De Villiers 90* off 39 brings back RCB smiles

      Daredevils took 71 off the last five overs, with Pant and Iyer scoring half-centuries. But it wasn't enough against a star-studded RCB batting line-up

      Faulkner: Once de Villiers goes aerial, he can't be stopped.

      The Matchday Runorder team wonder if there is anything a bowler can do to escape the wrath of AB de Villiers

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        Australia news

        Warne criticises CA

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        Warne slams Cricket Australia's 'greed'

        The former Australia spinner has criticised the board's decision to expand the Big Bash League next summer

        CSK v Royals

        IPL 2018, Pune

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        Shane Watson, the quiet marauder

        The allrounder doesn't have the spectacle or cult-hero status of a Gayle or Dhoni. But he can more than match their exploits with bat in hand

        Talking Points - When will Tripathi bat in the Powerplay?

        Meanwhile, cometh the hour, cometh yet another Chennai Super Kings batsman

        Coach's Diary: Feeling at home on a true track in Pune.

        A peek into the (imaginary) coach's diary following CSK's mauling of Royals

        BCCI
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        Kings XI v Sunrisers

        IPL 2018, Mohali

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        'Sehwag saved IPL by picking me' - Gayle

        With all the big T20 batting records in his hands, Chris Gayle has nothing more to prove but wants people to "just put some respect on the name"

        Monga: Gayle, T20's biggest visionary

        The man from Jamaica, who first turned chaotic T20 hitting into a science, continues to mould his batting to suit the circumstances

        Ashwin's calculated punts pay off

        Could batting first become the next big trend? And where did it all go downhill for Rashid Khan?

        Future of cricket

        England news

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        A gimmick or a worthwhile experiment?

        County cricket fans share their thoughts on the ECB's decision to introduce a new '100-ball' format

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        Dobell: Fast-food cricket is coming, whether we like it or not

        The ECB's proposals may seem radical, but change is inevitable for a sport that is too deep in crisis to stand still

        Faulkner: There's a danger in getting too funky.

        Gaurav Kalra with Ajit Agarkar and James Faulkner discuss the ECB's proposal of a 100-ball competition

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        World XI v West Indies

        Team news

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        Afridi named in World XI for West Indies charity match

        Shoaib Malik and Thisara Perera were also among the first group of World XI players confirmed for the side that will be captained by Eoin Morgan

        Tour preparation

        India v England

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        County cricket would improve my game - Kohli

        The India captain has been strongly linked with Surrey in recent months with the BCCI keen that key players have the chance to get used to conditions in England

        New selection structure

        England news

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        What's in Ed Smith's inbox?

        England's new national selector has the challenge of trying to solve long-standing issues with the Test side

        Ed Smith appointed as ECB National Selector

        Ed Smith, the former Kent captain turned journalist, has been named as the new National Selector

        Netherlands news

        Captain's retirement

        'Leaving Dutch cricket in a better state than when I turned up' - Borren

        The outgoing Netherlands captain said he is retiring to give the younger players the best chance to gain experience under Pieter Seelar

        Borren calls time on Netherlands career

        Pieter Seelaar takes over the captaincy, while Jeroen Smits, the former Netherlands wicketkeeper, has been appointed the new team manager

        Australia's rebuilding

        New captain

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        Paine promises to cut Australia's sledging

        Australia's new Test captain said that talk of changing the team's on-field approach had started when Steven Smith was still in charge

        'It was sad to see what Australia went through' - Elgar.

        Dean Elgar reflects on being a part of the infamous South Africa v Australia series

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        Ten years of the IPL

        Fun and games

        From 2008 to 2018: How IPL has changed

        On April 18, 2008, the IPL began with a Brendon McCullum blaze. How does T20 look today, exactly ten years later?

        How well do you remember the first IPL game?

        We've just crossed the ten-year mark in IPL history. How well do you remember the first game? Take our quiz to find out

        Runorder: How do cricketers deal with trolls?

        James Faulkner, Deep Dasgupta, Cyrus Broacha and the team at ESPNcricinfo discuss the recent events surrounding Vinay Kumar

        4:09

        IPL 2018

        Tait: Rajasthan Royals lacked intensity.

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        Faulkner: Chawla's control in his lines was exceptional.

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        Moment of the week: A fit and firing Chris Gayle.

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        Should T20s do away with the toss?

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        South Africa news

        Player contracts

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        Key elements of MoU yet to be discussed, says SACA

        SACA's fear is that if the MoU is not signed by the time the current deal expires, SA players may consider their options outside the country

        Australia News

        Coach Hunt

        Tait: Langer the right coach for Australia's tough times.

        Justin Langer has a reputation for establishing discipline in a team, which Australia need right now, says former fast bowler Shaun Tait

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        Cricket Australia to begin hunt for new coach on Friday

        Reports in the Australia media suggest Justin Langer could be the one to take over from Darren Lehmann

        New season

        County news

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        Surrey open to Warner, Smith county deals

        Surrey coach Michael Di Venuto said it would be "mad" not to consider either of the pair if the ECB allowed such a move

        How will Burns lead Surrey?

        Alec Stewart, Mark Stoneman and Rory Burns himself talk about his new role as Surrey captain.

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        Mumbai v Royal Challengers

        IPL 2018, Mumbai

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        Wrong replay puts broadcasters in focus again

        It has emerged that the TV umpire may have looked at the wrong replay when checking on a no-ball during the Mumbai-RCB game

        Rohit uses 'perfect platform' to change fortunes

        The Mumbai Indians captain said he would continue batting at No. 4 to help bring stability to the middle order

        Was Kohli playing for the not-out?

        The RCB captain slowed down despite a rising asking rate, but he was doing it to keep his team's net run-rate up

        Mumbai v Royal Challengers

        IPL 2018, Mumbai

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        Faulkner: A big Rohit innings was always coming.

        Rohit Sharma scored 94 match-winnings runs at a strike-rate of over 180 against RCB at Wankhede stadium

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        Rohit's 94 muscles Mumbai to massive first win

        The win helped them stall a three-game losing streak, while Royal Challengers succumbed to their third loss in four games

          West Indies news

          Hurricane Relief T20 Challenge

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          Russell returns to WI squad for hurricane fundraiser

          The allrounder has been named in a 13-man squad that will take on an ICC Rest of the World XI to raise funds for cricket centres in the Caribbean

          IPL 2018

          ESPNcricinfo's smart stats

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          Smart stats round-up: Dhawan's rise, and Lynn's fall

          The leaders and laggards after the first ten days of IPL 2018

          T20 leagues v country

          FICA news

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          Player survey: T20 leagues more appealing than national contracts

          A FICA survey of 300 cricketers indicate a growing willingness to forego international cricket and national contracts to play T20 leagues

          Curran loss leads Stewart to call for IPL cut-off date

          Surrey director of cricket believes counties need better protection against last-minute IPL signings and asks: "Who controls the players?"

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