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IPL 2022 | Watch Lucknow Super Giants reveal their Garuda inspired team logo

One of the two new entrants in the Indian Premier League from this season onwards, Lucknow Super Giants revealed their logo through a video released on their official handles on various social media platforms. The logo is said to be inspired by the ethos of Indianness as it had Garuda, the mythical bird, which according to the franchise, ‘is a protector and enthroned with the power to move swiftly’. The Lucknow team further said that Garuda is omnipresent in every Indian culture and sub-culture. Talking about the tri-colour derived from the Indian flag, the team in its press release said, “The tri-colour wings of the entity, symbolically represent Lucknow Super Giants’ Pan –India appeal.” Talking about the other elements of the logo, the bat and ball, the team said, “The body of the bird has been formed by a blue coloured bat to signify the game of cricket. There is a red ball with an orange seam too. It is like an auspicious ‘Jay tilak’.” In the end, the team also disclosed its motto saying, that the identity as a whole is endowed with strong positive energy to soar higher and attain success. The release also mentioned Lucknow Super Giants as a team for every Indian, a team that unites the nation.

IND vs WI | Shimron Hetmyer fails to make the cut once again

West Indies star middle order batsman, Shimron Hetmyer has once again made himself unavailable after not being able to meet fitness standards set by the coaching team. Hetmyer’s fitness has become a matter of concern for the national team, with coach Phil Simmons stating previously that it was disappointing to see Hetmyer continuously let himself and his teammates down. West Indies will be coming off an exceptional victory against England in the T20I series and the selection has given enough weightage on that part. T20I Squad Kieron Pollard (c), Nicholas Pooran (vc), Fabian Allen, Darren Bravo, Roston Chase, Sheldon Cottrell, Dominic Drakes, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hossein, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Odeon Smith, Kyle Mayers, Hayden Walsh Jr.

BPL 2022 | Faf du Plessis leads Comilla Victorians to a hat-trick of wins

South African stalwart and a renowned journeyman across T20 leagues in the world, Faf du Plessis was at his best as he led Comilla Victorians to their third win in a row in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League 2022. The South African hit a 55 ball 83 to help his side post an above-par total of 183 against home sid Chattogram Challengers. Faf’s efforts were aided by fellow batters Cameron Delport and Liton Das who also scored precious 51 and 47 respectively. Defending that total, the Victorians bowlers were up to the mark, especially Nahidul Islam who picked up three key wickets of Kennar Lewis, Sabbir Rehman and former skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Other bowlers including Mustafizur Rahman, Tanvir Islam and MD Shohidul Islam also picked two wickets each to make sure that no breathing space was given to the Challengers’ batters as the entire team was bowled out for 131 in only the 18th over. Chattogram’s English import Will Jacks top-scored with 69 off 42 balls while other batters were not even able to get into double digits. Apart from Jacks and Mehidy (10), bowler Mrittunjoy Chowdhury was the only player to get into a double-digit score with the bat. He scored 13 off 12 balls. Victorians, who have played only three games in the tournament so far, have won all of them and are currently sitting at the top of the table with six points. Challengers, who have played six games, the most by any team so far, also have six points are placed at the second position.

They can’t keep a good man down: Watch Kieron Pollard hit out at critics in style

West Indies limited-overs captain Kieron Pollard has been in the eyes of the critics ever since the poor showing by the then defending champions in the 2021 T20 World Cup. However, instead of getting bogged down by it, he hit out at them in a very unique style. After winning the five-match T20I series against World Cup semi-finalists and one of the top limited-overs sides England, Pollard sang the iconic lines from a classic song by Sizzla to start his post-match interview. Just as the presenter asked how he was feeling, cutting him in between, Pollard sang, “They can't keep a good man down, always keep a smile when they want me to frown.” Captain Pollard and coach Phil Simmons have been criticised over the dropping of Odean Smith from the third T20I of the series. Supposed leaks were floated in the Caribbean media circles as well claiming that there was unrest inside the West Indian dressing room and fast bowler Odean Smith was victimised. West Indies coach and board have come out heavily against the allegations ever since and have quashed all claims made in the media. West Indies won the fifth and final game of the series by 17 runs thanks to a record-breaking last over by Jason Holder who picked four wickets in four balls to bowl out the entire England team. The series was tied at 2-2 prior to the final game.