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New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Prodigiously talented Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's legion of fans keeps on growing with South African batting great Graeme Smith describing the 15-year-old Indian as a "proper superstar" after his exploits in the IPL 2026. The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi smashed world's best T20 bowler Jasprit Bumrah for a six off the very first delivery he faced during Rajasthan Royals' win 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in a rain-curtailed match on Tuesday. The young swashbuckler hit Bumrah aga ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In Yashasvi Jaiswal, India has a truly world-class cricketer. A batter, equipped to do well in all conditions, against all kinds of bowling attacks. Three years into international cricket, there has been no visible chink in his game. However, despite great success in Test cricket, he hasn't quite had the opportunities in white-ball cricket. Compared to the 28 Tests he has played, the left-hander has just 4 ODIs and 23 T20Is to show. This, of course, isn't about his talent alone but also ...Read More >
MUMBAI: For the second straight day, rain played spoilsport in the Indian Premier League. On Monday, heavy showers in Kolkata had forced the Kolkata Knight Riders versus Punjab Kings game to be abandoned after just 3.2 overs. But luckily, at Guwahati on Tuesday, the weather gods relented to allow an 11-overs a side game between hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI). The spectators who had stayed back despite the frustrating delay, finally had good news at 9:28pm when the players ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit blistering knocks to lead Rajasthan Royals to a convincing 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in a rain-hit IPL clash on Tuesday. Jaiswal, who hit an unbeaten 77, and fellow left-hander Sooryavanshi, who struck 39 off 14 balls, helped power Rajasthan to 150-3 in a contest reduced to 11-overs-a-side in Guwahati. Rajasthan then kept five-time champions Mumbai down to 123-9 to earn their third win in as many matches this seaso ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Legendary spinner Anil Kumble praised Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his exceptional batting against Jasprit Bumrah, highlighting how the young batter unusually dictated terms against one of the world's best bowlers. Kumble noted that Sooryavanshi cleverly anticipated Bumrah's variations, set him up for a slower ball, and capitalised with aggressive strokeplay, underlining his remarkable strike rate and consistent performances. Sooryavan ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India captain Anil Kumble lauded Rajasthan Royals' batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless approach against India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in a win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in a rain-curtailed IPL 2026 clash, saying the teenager "makes it look easy against one of the world's best bowlers." RR rode on an explosive 80-run opening stand between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi' to beat MI by 27 runs in a rain-curtailed match at the ACA Stadium in Gu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians appeared to lack intent and purpose in their 27-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals, said former India captain Anil Kumble as he lauded young swashbuckler Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his "brilliant" offensive against pace ace Jasprit Bumrah in an IPL clash in Guwahati. RR cruised to the comfortable win over Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians, powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal's scintillating unbeaten 77 and Sooryavanshi's 14-ball blitzkrieg of 39. Their performance set the tone for a 1 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Mumbai Indians appeared to lack intent and purpose in their 27-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals, said former India captain Anil Kumble as he lauded young swashbuckler Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his "brilliant" offensive against pace ace Jasprit Bumrah in an IPL clash in Guwahati. RR cruised to the comfortable win over Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians, powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal's scintillating unbeaten 77 and Sooryavanshi's 14-ball blitzkrieg of 39. Their performance set the tone for a 15 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Mumbai Indians appeared to lack intent and purpose in their 27-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals, said former India captain Anil Kumble as he lauded young swashbuckler Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his "brilliant" offensive against pace ace Jasprit Bumrah in an IPL clash in Guwahati. RR cruised to the comfortable win over Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians, powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal's scintillating unbeaten 77 and Sooryavanshi's 14-ball blitzkrieg of 39. Their performance set the t ...Read More >
Hardik Pandya is expected to play a key role for India and for that, they want him to be ready to deliver 10 overs if needed. With an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup, India allrounder Hardik Pandya has reportedly intensified his workload as he prepares for a bigger role with the ball in the one-day setup. Given his history of injuries, Pandya has been careful not to push his body beyond its limits, avoiding the kind of fitness issues that have previously cut short his participation in major inter ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): In the opening 12 games of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the 'Fearless Prodigies' have stamped their authority with the bat, ball, and in the field. Be it Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sameer Rizvi, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Prince Yadav, or Harsh Dubey, these youngsters have risen to the occasion in crunch moments, playing with a boldness that belies their age. According to JioStar, these are the top 5 fearless prodigies who have stolen the limelight in the tournam ...Read More >
"Massive concern. You need at least one of your experienced batters to step up and deliver," he added Chennai Super Kings (CSK) find themselves rock-bottom of the IPL 2026 points table after losing their first three games. During this rotten run, arguably the most frustrating factor for CSK has been the poor form of openers Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad. The two have made a combined 63 runs after three games, failing to provide a solid start in any of their matches. Legendary India cricketer ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India captain Anil Kumble stressed Hardik Pandya's irreplaceable value ahead of Mumbai Indians' Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals, stating that his absence could disrupt MI's team balance and the team would require two players to fill in his shoes. Pandya, who was unable to play in Mumbai's last away game against Delhi Capitals because of illness, returned to training in Guwahati on Sunday. With Pandya out, Suryakumar Yadav too ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane faced heavy criticism on Monday after opting to bat first in a rain-threatened clash against Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens. In matches with rain forecasts, captains usually prefer to field first to have clarity on the target in a shortened game. However, Rahane's decision did not go down well with many, including legendary Anil Kumble and former India cricketers Ravichandran Ashwin and Saba Karim.According to the India Meteorological Departm ...Read More >
Dinesh Karthik hails Devdutt Padikkal as India's future T20I batter after explosive IPL 2026 form. Is Devdutt Padikkal India's future T20I middle-order batter? Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor Dinesh Karthik certainly believes so, with the former India wicketkeeper saying on Monday (April 6) that the 25-year-old left-hander will be 'difficult to keep out' of the national set-up. Padikkal has transformed his game under Karthik's guidance, becoming a completely different player from the ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 48 and his timing of acceleration were the turning point in their 43-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), according to former England batter Kevin Pietersen. Patidar scored a quick-fire 48 not out off 19 balls at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, as RCB posted a mammoth 250/3. He smashed six maximums and a four at a strike-rate of 252.63, apart from sharing an unbeaten 99-run stand for the fourth ...Read More >
Virat Kohli was part of a special and emotional evening at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday as the iconic Bengaluru venue honoured two of India's greatest cricketers, Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble, by naming ends after them. The Rahul Dravid End and Anil Kumble End were officially unveiled in a ceremony attended by their family members, former teammates and Karnataka State Cricket Association officials. Kohli, who has built a strong bond with the Chinnaswamy over the years as Royal Challenger ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnatakia) [India], April 5 (ANI): The 'Anil Kumble End' and 'Rahul Dravid End' were finally unveiled at the M Chinnaswammy Stadium ahead of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) versus Chennai Super Kings clash to honour two of India's and Karnataka's biggest legends of the sport. The official X handle of the Indian Premier League (IPL) showed the unveiling of two 'ends' named after India's highest international wicket-taker and Men in Blue's 'Wall', at the venue where their cricke ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnatakia) [India], April 5 (ANI): The 'Anil Kumble End' and 'Rahul Dravid End' were finally unveiled at the M Chinnaswammy Stadium ahead of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) versus Chennai Super Kings clash to honour two of India's and Karnataka's biggest legends of the sport. The official X handle of the Indian Premier League (IPL) showed the unveiling of two 'ends' named after India's highest international wicket-taker and Men in Blue's 'Wall', at the venue where their cricke ...Read More >
"You can't hold him back like that. Prasidh should have bowled one over between the 6th and 10th," he added Former India captain Anil Kumble slammed Shubman Gill's captaincy during Gujarat Titans' (GT) loss to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2026 on Tuesday. Kumble questioned Gill's tactical use of pacer Prasidh Krishna, who was introduced only in the 13th over, arguing that last year's Purple Cap winner should have been brought on much earlier. Prasidh returned figures of 3/29 to momentarily derail ...Read More >
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed concerns over Shubman Gill's captaincy following Gujarat Titans' defeat to Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League clash at Mullanpur on March 31. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra criticised the team management and Gill's tactical decisions during the run chase, particularly questioning the delayed introduction of pacer Prasidh Krishna. Krishna, who won the Purple Cap in the last edition of the IPL, was brought into the attack only in th ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Legendary India leg-spinner Anil Kumble praised Yuzvendra Chahal's tactical nous in helping Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by three wickets in IPL 2026, adding that his taking out Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler came at the right time for the side to start their campaign on a high. Chahal's spell of 2-28, along with Vijaykumar Vyshak's 3-34, ensured PBKS kept GT to 162/8, which they chased down with five balls to spare. "Yuzvendra Chahal is very smart. He chan ...Read More >
The batsman turned 15 last week, making him eligible to represent India under International Cricket Council rules, having already starred for his country at youth level. There were growing calls on Tuesday for teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi to be fast-tracked into India's senior national team after slamming a 17-ball 52 to launch his IPL season. The batsman turned 15 last week, making him eligible to represent India under International Cricket Council rules, having already starred for his countr ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi lived up to the hype with a 17-ball 52 as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in their opening IPL match on Monday. Fifteen-year-old Suryavanshi smacked four fours and five sixes in his batting blitz as Rajasthan chased down a victory target of 128 with 7.5 overs to spare in Guwahati. Suryavanshi was the talk of world cricket after making history in last year's Indian Premier League aged just 14 in a dazzling debut seaso ...Read More >
Assam (Guwahati) [India], March 31 (ANI): Former India captain Anil Kumble dissected Rajasthan Royals' (RR) clinical new-ball bowling display against Sanju Samson, highlighting how the opening spells set the tone in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The Super Kings opener Samson, who was dismissed early in the innings by left-arm seamer Nandre Burger, proved to be a key turning point, with CSK struggling to recover from the early blows after the Roy ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign in dominant fashion, registering a crushing eight-wicket win over five-time champions Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Monday.During the high-intensity clash, among several key moments, one that stood out was Ravindra Jadeja's animated celebration after taking a wicket. Jadeja, after dismissing a CSK all-rounder, came up with a 'gun' celebration.After Rajasthan Royals' win, former India cricketers S ...Read More >
Anil Kumble believes Rohit Sharma's improved fitness and aggressive batting in the IPL signal a '2.0 avatar' that will pose a significant threat to opposing teams. IMAGE: Rohit Sharma smashed a blistering 38-ball 78 against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 opening match on Sunday. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Key Points Anil Kumble believes Rohit Sharma has entered a '2.0 avatar' in the IPL, showcasing dominant form. Rohit Sharma's fitness improvements and powerful hitting are k ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble lauded Mumbai Indians batting icon Rohit Sharma's majestic half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), describing it as a return to his dominant "2.0 avatar". Kumble highlighted Rohit's effortless strokeplay against top bowlers, his improved fitness, and sharp timing, calling the knock a statement performance that will pose a challenge to all IPL teams. Also Read | Rumoured Lovebirds Mohammed Siraj, Mahira ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble lauded Mumbai Indians batting icon Rohit Sharma's majestic half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), describing it as a return to his dominant "2.0 avatar". Kumble highlighted Rohit's effortless strokeplay against top bowlers, his improved fitness, and sharp timing, calling the knock a statement performance that will pose a challenge to all IPL teams. Mumbai Indians ended a 13-season jinx by winning their ...Read More >
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's playing XI for 2026 could see the the defending champions sticking to their winning formula, with Rajat Patidar leading a squad that balances veteran experience with high-impact power hitters. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the 2026 season as defending champions for the first time in their history. Following their historic maiden title win in 2025, the franchise has retained the core of the squad that won the tournament rather than a massive overhaul. Unde ...Read More >
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