With impressive performances for Kolkata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League, Sunil Narine has become a household name in India. The right-arm off-spinner, who has played 82 matches in the tournament, in which he has taken 95 wickets at an average of 21.38, has garnered reputation as one of the most economical bowlers in the tournament. After 10 seasons, he has an impressive economy of 6.33. Narine, who was adjudged as the 'player of the tournament' in IPL 2012 which was won by KKR, grabbed the spotlight when he took 10 wickets in a trial match. he later became a part of West Indies U-19 team. He failed to impress in regional cricket, but proved to be effective in Champions Trophy 2011. In 65 ODIs, he has taken 92 wickets at an economy of 4.13 and an average of 26.47. He has a tremendous record in T20I as he hastaken 50 wickets in 48 T20Is at an average of 20.68.
Chakaravarthy's heroics went a long way in Kolkata triggering a collapse in the SRH ranks with the home team failing to take advantage of a blistering start.
He may not be the player he was in 2012 when Gautam Gambhir insisted on his acquisition, but through action changes and other modifications, remains a riddle for batters
The carrom ball, apart from its enduring knack to torment batsmen much after its mystery has faded, has breathed a new twist to off-spin bowling in T20s, evolving and adapting, remaking and unmaking
Umran initially burst on to the scene in his 4-year-association with Sunrisers Hyderabad when he bowled a 157kph delivery, the third fastest by an Indian in IPL.
Narine is now the second spinner, after Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, and the third bowler overall, after his compatriot Dwayne Bravo, to register 600 or more wickets in T20 cricket.
The 100-day vigil: How a custodial death case ended in a state-ordered cremation
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After 100 days, the body of 26-year-old Dalit man Akash Delison was finally removed from a government hospital and cremated under police protection. His family had demanded justice for his alleged death in police custody and refused to accept the body until all 16 involved officers were arrested. Despite actions taken, their demand for accountability remains unmet.
