IPL 13: KXIP need specialist death over bowler, says Brad Hogg

Parakh, 19, who has represented Maharashtra at all levels from U19 to senior level and even struck a century in just 75 balls in U19 India colours against Australia back in September 2024, will be playing for the Blue and Red franchise in his first IPL season. His most recent outings saw him register scores of 6 and 18 during his first two Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) T20 matches for Maharashtra at the senior level, and the exposure and some possible game time with the Capitals could definitely help the youngster up his game.

Another big occasion and another Aquib masterclass, a five-wicket haul that broke the back of a star-studded Karnataka line-up featuring stars like KL Rahul, Karun Nair and Devdutt Padikkal on a batting-friendly pitch was once again at centre as J&K secured their maiden Ranji Trophy title after their final ended in a draw on the basis of the first innings lead. He ended the season with 60 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 12.56, including two four-fers and seven five-wicket hauls and best figures of 7/24. Besides this, he also contributed 245 runs with the bat.

In a moment that will be etched in the annals of Indian domestic cricket forever, Paras Dogra-led Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) have scripted a fairytale ending to their 67-year wait, defeating the powerhouse Karnataka to lift their first-ever Ranji Trophy title as the final of the 2025-26 season was drawn and J-K emerged victorious based on the first-inning lead.

The Thursday's double-header will play a crucial role in deciding Team India's future in their own home World Cup, after their title defence landed into a massive trouble following a 76-run loss to South Africa at Ahmedabad, leaving their net-run-rate in negatives. Besides winning their own remaining two matches, they need South Africa to win both their remaining matches against West Indies and Zimbabwe. It would not be easy for the 2024 T20 WC champions and finalists to overcome WI in particular, who are still undefeated and posted a massive 254 against Zimbabwe at Wankhede Stadium. It is the second-highest total in the tournament history.

The announcement comes after Idris co-starred with Brad Pitt in F1 The Movie, which grossed more than $630 million at the box office, becoming the most successful sports movie of all time, according to a release.