Ben Foakes targets top-six runs for Surrey despite England tail dilemma
Keeper recognises need to be more proactive alongside lower-order, but focussed on volume of runs
Keeper recognises need to be more proactive alongside lower-order, but focussed on volume of runs
Rahul named in LSG’s XI as an Impact Player, scored 15 off nine balls before falling to Arshdeep
He cranked up the speed gun to as much as 155.8kph on IPL debut and took home the player of the match award
Kings were 102 for 0 before debutant Mayank Yadav sunk the visitors with 150kph thunderbolts
Capitals do not have a strong record at their adopted home in Visakhapatnam, and are desperate for a turnaround after two losses in IPL 2024
LSG coach Justin Langer has said it may take a little more time before Shamar Joseph is unleashed on the IPL
“Being in India and a star Indian player, to be in that position is certainly something he wouldn’t have experienced”
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 83 but the effort was not enough for RCB, who lost with 19 balls remaining
The squad, to be led by Monank Patel, also includes South Africa-born wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous
Babar, who hasn’t accepted the offer yet, has asked the PCB to be appointed captain across all three formats if he is to consider a return