IPL 2019: Rishabh Pant takes a playful jibe at ‘Captain Cool’ MS Dhoni

Though the 12th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is about a month away, the first look of the much-awaited T20 campaign is out.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who had an exceptional IPL last year and has been a consistent part of the Indian cricket team through the 2018-19 season, is seen taking a playful jibe at his senior, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

“Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) is like a guru.

“Who knows whether I’d be a wicketkeeper-batsman if Mahi bhai wasn’t there.”

That’s the meek beginning of an otherwise feisty video featuring Pant, sending a message out to ‘Captain Cool’.

“Iss baari main unki team pe aise barsoonga, ki captain cool, cool nahi rahenge,” (This time I’m going to come down so heavily on his team, that captain cool will no longer be cool), a cheeky Pant goes on to say in the TV commercial.

Mahi Bhai, Sab aap se seekha hai, toh aap ke saamne game toh dikhana banta hai! #VIVOIPL mein milengey – Kya kehte ho, @msdhoni @StarSportsIndia @IPL pic.twitter.com/eoJXJmhbDX

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabPant777) February 23, 2019

The 2019 edition of VIVO IPL is scheduled to start from March 23.

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Twitter Reactions: Hazratullah Zazai powers Afghanistan to a world record T20I score of 278-3 against Ireland

Afghanistan smashed a record T20I score of 278-3 against Ireland as Hazratullah Zazai blasted 162 not-out off 62 balls at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun on Saturday.

Hazratullah smoked 11 fours and 16 sixes in his innings as he shared the highest stand for any wicket in a 20-over game with opening partner Usman Ghani (73 off 48 balls) as they together put on 236 for the first wicket.

Mohammad Nabi then struck consecutive sixes in the final over to take Afghanistan to go past Australia’s previous record total of 263-3, against Sri Lanka in 2016.

Hazratullah, who hit the most sixes in an individual T20I inning and joint third-highest individual T20I score, got a life after being dropped by George Dockrell at the deep point on 72. He later went on to complete his maiden century for Afghanistan off just 42 deliveries.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

What a day for Asian cricket sides. Afghanistan has piled on a record 278/3 in their 20 overs against the hapless Ireland at Dehradun. This is now the highest total in all T20 cricket history!
Opener Hazratullah Zazai making a 162 in 62 balls, 11 fours, 16 sixes!#AFGvIRE

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) February 23, 2019

That will take some chasing…

— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) February 23, 2019

Incredible! https://t.co/pS88LLTHKL

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) February 23, 2019

WOW .. what a story Afghanistan cricket has been !! https://t.co/0y7ABSjsSO

— Nasser Hussain (@nassercricket) February 23, 2019

WORLD RECORD

: 278/3 (20) vs
: Dehradun
4⃣s: 19
6⃣s: 22

Highest team total in T20s
Most sixes in a T20I

Congratulations on a record-smashing day, @ACBofficials #CricketMeriJaan #AFGvIRE

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) February 23, 2019

Afghanistan have set the new world record for the highest score in a T20I
SCORECARD–> https://t.co/6G6a2rKk6A#AFGvIRE #IREvAFG #Cricket #TheCricketTimes pic.twitter.com/IzW54Jju6I

— The Cricket Times (@CricketTimesHQ) February 23, 2019

Hazratullah Zazai cuts loose, Afghanistan demolishes Ireland in 2nd T20I.
SCORECARD–> https://t.co/6G6a2rKk6A#AFGvIRE #IREvAFG #Cricket #TheCricketTimes pic.twitter.com/E9KGCS2CE8

— The Cricket Times (@CricketTimesHQ) February 23, 2019

And that's the world record for the highest partnership in T20Is beating Australia's Aaron Finch and Darcy Short's 223 run stand.
It has been an Absolute carnage by @zazai_3 and well supported by Usman Ghani !#AFGvIRE pic.twitter.com/iPIX7sqbiy

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) February 23, 2019

Fantastic batting performance by Afghanistan as they score a mammoth 2⃣7⃣8⃣/3⃣ in the 2nd T20 Ireland setting a record of the highest score by a team in T20Is

How many wickets will @rashidkhan_19 & @MohammadNabi007 take to defend the target? #OrangeArmy #AFGvIRE

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 23, 2019

Afghanistan today broke major two records of T20 cricket v Ireland:

1. Highest total : 278/3 (20 overs)
2. Highest stand in T20 cricket for any wicket : 236 between Zazai & Ghani for opening wicket #AFGvIRE

— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) February 23, 2019

Afghanistan batsman Hazratullah Zazai hits:
Highest no. of sixes in a T20I (16)
3rd fastest century in a T20I (42 balls)
2nd highest individual score in a T20I (162* off 62 balls)

As Afghanistan hits highest ever score in a T20I 278/3. #AFGvIRE pic.twitter.com/Xj16wWforv

— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) February 23, 2019

Most sixes by a team in a T20I

22 Afg v Ire, Dehradun, 2019
21 WI v Ind, Lauderhill, 2016
21 Ind v SL, Indore, 2017
19 Net v Ire, Sylhet, 2014#AFGvIRE

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) February 23, 2019

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Twitter Reactions: Sri Lanka becomes the first Asian team to win a Test series in South Africa

A young, inexperienced Sri Lanka side, on Saturday, achieved what no Asian team did before, becoming the first Asian team to win a Test series in South Africa after Oshada Fernando and Kusal Mendis propelled the visitors to an eight-wicket win in the second Test at Port Elizabeth to clinch a historic 2-0 series triumph.

Fernando was unbeaten on 75 off 106 balls, while Mendis scored 84 not out off 110 deliveries as Sri Lanka chased down the victory target of 197 by lunch.

Dimuth Karunaratne & Co. showed some character and recorded a clinical win especially after victory in the Durban Test.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to Sri Lanka’s historic win:

Congratulations !!! Great team work to achieve something special. proud of the boys.. Well done @IamDimuth and the team.

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) February 23, 2019

Congratulations again @OfficialSLC for making history for Sri Lanka and Asia with this win. @IamDimuth @CHathurusinghe @KusalMendis1 @NiroshanDikka

— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) February 23, 2019

Well done Sri Lanka!!! Huge respect! https://t.co/naJWupom8U

— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) February 23, 2019

Congratulations to Sri Lanka on a fantastic Test series win against SA in SA. This must be one of their greatest moments in their Test history. My friend @RusselArnold69 will be a really happy man #SAvSL

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 23, 2019

Wow, Sri Lanka! Hats off! Going where no Asian team has gone before, where better Sri Lankan teams haven't. This is big! Very big.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 23, 2019

@IamDimuth and boys what a series win @KusalMendis1 and osanda were brilliant with the bat.vishwa,kasun,Suranga and ambul were brilliant in the series with @KusalJPerera. Enjoy every bit of it guys

— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) February 23, 2019

Bravo Boys ! Congratulations to Captain Dimuth and the team , thank you for keeping the promise and Sri Lanka Cricket Alive ! First Asian team to win a series against SA in South Africa ,well done

— Harin Fernando (@fernandoharin) February 23, 2019

Incredible effort to win the series 0-2. This is huge for Sri Lankan and definitely world cricket. Test cricket has turned on its head in the last few months n its brilliant #SAvSL

— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) February 23, 2019

Congratulations boys. No word to say really happy about u all. Vishwa, oshada, kasun and Lasith impressed. KJP u beauty. Wel done to all the players and supporting staff.Wel done. Wel done..@IamDimuth @KusalJPerera @Dhananjaya7575 @KusalMendis1 @CHathurusinghe @NiroshanDikka

— Dhammika Prasad (@imDhammika) February 23, 2019

Overwhelmed by the positivity coming out from the neighbours back in the Sub continent !!! Awesome #SAvSL

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) February 23, 2019

Truly remarkable achievement by @OfficialSLC

— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) February 23, 2019

Bravo Sri Lanka! Series victory to cherish forever

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) February 23, 2019

Really happy for the boys, fantastic team effort. This series win among the Top achievements of Sri Lanka Cricket. Well done @iamdimuth & team, Coaching staff.

— Rangana Herath (@HerathRSL) February 23, 2019

Arguably the best day ever in the history of Asian test Cricket n surely the best day ever for #SLC.
Weldone @IamDimuth n team!
You made the entire nation proud #SAvSL #LionsRoar #Speechless

— Danushka Gunathilaka (@danushka_70) February 23, 2019

A remarkable test and series victory for @OfficialSLC, history making achievement. Who would’ve thought after their recent performances in Australia & NZ. #SAvSL #Congratulations

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) February 23, 2019

Ayubowan Sri Lanka. So many seniors missing. Yet @OfficialSLC are the first Asian team to win a series in South Africa. One of the toughest places to win. Impossible really is nothing. My guy @RusselArnold69 will be dancing in the streets as will many in Sri Lanka

— ian bishop (@irbishi) February 23, 2019

Worth having a listen purely for some fabulous insights into @OfficialSLC from @MarkMachado. An incredible series win. India the 1st subcontinent team to win in Aus and SL, the first in SA. Test cricket is alive and kicking #SAvSL https://t.co/4lpD7I8QcK

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) February 23, 2019

– Six weeks ago India became the first Asian side to win a Test series in Australia.
– Today Sri Lanka became the first Asian side to win a Test series in South Africa.
With this, at least one of the Asian sides have now won a Test series in every Test-playing country!#SAvSL

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) February 23, 2019

Great win for Sri Lanka #OnceAgainProve…
Great batting display by @KusalMendis1 and Oshada
Well played boys made us proud
It’s a great Test series win for Sri Lanka#MadeAHistory

— Thisara perera (@PereraThisara) February 23, 2019

Kusal Perera is the Player of the Series for his 153* in Durban : https://t.co/exeRykJaDZ#SAvSL #SLvSA #Cricket #TheCricketTimes pic.twitter.com/2sCVlvqEzN

— The Cricket Times (@CricketTimesHQ) February 23, 2019

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