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CD Gopinath, India's last survivor from the 1952 first Test triumph, passes away at 96. His legacy spans a brief playing career. Former India cricketer CD Gopinath, who was the last surviving member of India's first Test win back in 1952, passed away on Thursday at the age of 96. He was India's oldest living Test cricketer and the second oldest in the world, behind Australia's Neil Harvey. Harvey is currently going strong at 97. Born on March 1, 1930, Gopinath featured in eight Tests and 83 f ...Read More >
Chennai, April 9: Indian cricket lost one of its oldest and most respected figures on Thursday with the passing of C. D. Gopinath at the age of 96. He was the final surviving member of the Indian team that registered the country's first-ever Test victory, following the death of Datta Gaekwad earlier in 2024. Born in Chennai, then known as Madras, on March 1, 1930, Gopinath represented a classical era of cricket. You can follow Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Scorecard here. ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 9 (PTI) India's oldest living Test cricketer CD Gopinath died at the age of 96 here on Thursday, ending the last human link to the nation's first Test-winning team. Gopinath, who was the second oldest cricketer in the world after Australian legend Neil Harvey (97), is survived by his wife, children and grand-children. Following his demise, Mumbai's 95-year-old Chandrakant Patankar has become the country's oldest cricketer. He played one Test, against New Zealand in 1955. In the d ...Read More >
Kevin Pietersen delivered a scathing take on Cameron Green as KKR's big-money buy continues to flop in the IPL 2026. Bought for Rs. 25.2 crores, Green has scored just 24 runs in three matches with an average of eight. He is yet to bowl a delivery in the tournament despite being expected to be the replacement for Andre Russell. During the washed-out match against PBKS, Green was dismissed for four runs off two balls, with fans questioning the decision made by Kolkata to buy the all-rounder. Whil ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Gujarat Titans registered a thrilling last-over finish against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 match, securing a one-run win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. Speaking on JioHotstar, the former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and former England batter Kevin Pietersen spoke about the final over, Rashid's return to form, and the key moments that shaped the outcome. Chasing a big target of 211 runs, DC were on the verge of victory with two ru ...Read More >
Peshawar Zalmi held their nerve to beat Hyderabad Kingsmen off the final ball in a tense four-wicket win in the Pakistan Super League fixture in Karachi. Chasing 146, Zalmi got over the line thanks to an all-round effort from Iftikhar Ahmed, who followed up his four-wicket haul with an unbeaten 15 off 10. Zalmi were well placed at 116 for 3 in the 14th over, with Babar Azam anchoring the chase with 43. But he fell lbw to Hassan Khan and his dismissal triggered a slowdown as Hyderabad fought bac ...Read More >
New Delhi: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar defended Delhi Capitals batter David Miller for his refusal to take a single in the IPL thriller against Gujarat Titans that cost his side the match, saying the South African's intent cannot be faulted.Needing two off two to reach 211, Miller refused a single off Prasidh Krishna on the penultimate ball. He missed the final delivery but ran for a single. However, Kuldeep Yadav, from the other end, was unable to beat Jos Buttler's direct throw after t ...Read More >
Guwahati: Riding on explosive starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals will look to extend their dominance, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will bank on a rejuvenated Devdutt Padikkal as the two in-form sides lock horns in an IPL clash here on Friday. RCB have a settled top-order under the watch of the talismanic Virat Kohli, who hasn't shown any signs of rust despite stepping away from T20 internationals in 2024, while Phil Salt also unleash ...Read More >
Guwahati: Riding on explosive starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals will look to extend their dominance, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will bank on a rejuvenated Devdutt Padikkal as the two in-form sides lock horns in an IPL clash here on Friday. RCB have a settled top-order under the watch of the talismanic Virat Kohli, who hasn't shown any signs of rust despite stepping away from T20 internationals in 2024, while Phil Salt also unleash ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 9 (PTI) Riding on explosive starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals will look to extend their dominance, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will bank on a rejuvenated Devdutt Padikkal as the two in-form sides lock horns in an IPL clash here on Friday. RCB have a settled top-order under the watch of the talismanic Virat Kohli, who hasn't shown any signs of rust despite stepping away from T20 internationals in 2024, while Phil Salt ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar came out in support of David Miller after Delhi Capitals suffered a crushing one-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL 2026, saying the batter's intent was right even if the execution fell short in a high-pressure finish.In a last-ball thriller, Miller's decision not to take a single with two runs needed off two balls became the defining moment. Facing Prasidh Krishna, the South African backed himself to finish the game but missed the fina ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar defended Delhi Capitals batter David Miller for his refusal to take a single in the IPL thriller against Gujarat Titans that cost his side the match, saying the South African's intent cannot be faulted. Needing two off two to reach 211, Miller refused a single off Prasidh Krishna on the penultimate ball. He missed the final delivery but ran for a single. However, Kuldeep Yadav, from the other end, was unable to beat Jos Buttler's direct ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar defended Delhi Capitals batter David Miller for his refusal to take a single in the IPL thriller against Gujarat Titans that cost his side the match, saying the South African's intent cannot be faulted. Needing two off two to reach 211, Miller refused a single off Prasidh Krishna on the penultimate ball. He missed the final delivery but ran for a single. However, Kuldeep Yadav, from the other end, was unable to beat Jos Buttler's direct ...Read More >
Kolkata Knight Riders' troubles in IPL 2026 have deepened, with Matheesha Pathirana still awaiting fitness clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket, delaying his much-anticipated arrival. The Sri Lankan pacer remains unavailable as he is yet to complete the mandatory fitness tests required to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for overseas leagues. He is among several centrally contracted players who have not cleared these assessments, with injuries and logistical delays slowing the process. Path ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 8: Star Australian all-rounder Cameron Green may finally be seen bowling for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 when three-time champions face Lucknow Super Giants here on Thursday, offering a lift to their depleted bowling stock. Green has not bowled so far this season following a back surgery, and he has been gradually building up his workload in the nets. The Australian bowled at full throttle on the eve of KKR's match against Punjab Kings on Monday and again sent down a few o ...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 >
Chandigarh, Apr 8 (PTI) Former Punjab MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who joined political outfit Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party (BRP), claimed on Wednesday that her husband Navjot Singh Sidhu was not part of any political outfit. Spelling out a roadmap in Punjab, the former Congress leader told reporters here that the BRP will contest the 2027 assembly polls in the state. She advocated opium cultivation if her party forms the government after the next assembly elections. Kaur, who was expelled from the C ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: There seems to be a spring in every step Delhi Capitals are taking this season. Yes, it might be only two games so far, but with two comprehensive victories, Capitals give the impression of finally translating their potential into performance and look capable of being a team that can go the distance. The Axar Patel-led team will be eager to build on its impressive start and complete a hat-trick of victories when they face a winless Gujarat Titans on their home turf here at the Arun Ja ...Read More >
GT pacer Ashok Sharma bowls IPL 2026's fastest ball at 154.2 kph vs RR. Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Ashok Sharma bowled the fastest ball of the IPL 2026 season on Saturday (April 4), hitting a stunning 154.2 kph against Rajasthan Royals (RR). He went past South African quick Anrich Nortje's 150.9 clicks for Lucknow Super Giants, becoming only the second 150 kph-plus ball in the season. It was on the last ball of the 16th over, and the pace wasn't the only good thing about it. Dhruv Jurel was bat ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 4 (PTI) Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins has flown back to Australia for a final scan on his injured back by Cricket Australia's medical team which will give clearance for his participation during the second phase of the ongoing Indian Premier League. According to a report in ESPN Cricinfo: " Cummins, who has been out of action since July, 2025 with just one Ashes Test appearance in between, has left the team's camp at IPL 2026 and returned home to have a final scan on his ...Read More >
Delhi Capitals face IPL 2026 setback as injured pacer Mitchell Starc misses three more games, team banks on in form bowlers before his expected return. In what might come as a massive blow to Delhi Capitals' desires of winning a maiden IPL title, star Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is all set to miss three more matches of IPL 2026, with his availability only possible for the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 21, according to a report in The Times of India. Starc is managing shoulder ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Capitals (DC) bowling coach Munaf Patel said there is still no clarity on when Australia left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc will join the franchise for IPL 2026, even as the Axar Patel-led side have won both of their matches without him. Ahead of IPL 2026 season, DC had said they were awaiting a word on the NoC for Starc, who would miss the initial few matches due to his workload being managed by Cricket Australia (CA), keeping the international schedu ...Read More >
Despite the conditions suitable for bowlers thanks to the rain, Kolkata Knight Riders opted to bat first and quickly found themselves struggling at 16/2 inside two overs. Kolkata Knight Riders have opened their account on the IPL 2026 points table, and they have the weather gods to thank for it. Their innings got off to a poor start after they inexplicably opted to bat first under an overcast sky at Eden Gardens. Punjab Kings pacers made full use of the favourable conditions, leaving KKR opener ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has been under scrutiny after he chose to bat first in the match against PBKS, which was under threat of heavy rain. Many former cricketers have questioned him over his decision, and the former Australian skipper, Aaron Finch, has also joined the bandwagon and has also slammed the former Indian star over his decision. Despite the pitch under cover and more rain being expected, Rahane chose to bat first in the match against PBKS. Finch has ...Read More >
New Delhi: Many were surprised when Delhi Capitals (DC) took on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Mukesh KumarSelected into the starting lineup. The reason is simple. Fans, pundits and reporters in the press box are all looking forward to the IPL debut of Aquib Nabi, who had a stellar domestic season and was acquired by DC for Rs 840 crore.But many people forget Mukesh He has been with DC for a longer time and proved his worth since joining the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: At the toss of the Delhi Capitals' (DC) opening match of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), many eyebrows were raised at Mukesh Kumar's inclusion in the playing XI. The reason was simple. Fans, pundits and journalists in the press box were expecting Aquib Nabi, who had a sensational domestic season and was bought by DC for Rs 8.40 crore, to make his IPL debut.But many forgot that Mukesh has been part of the DC set-up longer and has proved his ...Read More >
KOLKATA, India (AP) - Punjab Kings reclaimed top position in the Indian Premier League after a rainout against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday. Unbeaten Punjab has five points after three games while Kolkata got its first point. Kolkata reached 25-2 in 3.4 overs when the rain arrived at Eden Gardens. Punjab fast bowler Xavier Bartlett found the outside edges of Finn Allen and Cameron Green in the space of three balls in his first over. On Tuesday, Rajasthan Royals host Mumbai Indians. ___ A ...Read More >
Tim David attributes his explosive 70-run innings against CSK to the invaluable coaching and preparation advice he received from Dinesh Karthik. IMAGE: Tim David belted eight sixes and three boundaries in his unbeaten 25-ball 70-run knock against Chennai Super Kings. Photograph: Priyanshu Singh/Reuters Key Points Tim David credits Dinesh Karthik's coaching for his match-winning 70 runs against CSK in the IPL. Rajat Patidar hails David as the best finisher he has ever seen, highlighting his cons ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The scoring sequence -- 6, 2, 4, 6, 6, 6 -- was enough to seal CSK's fate. This was what RCB's Tim David unleashed on pacer Jamie Overton in the 19th over. Off the 19 sixes struck by five RCB batters on Sunday night, the towering Australian accounted for eight.The 30-year-old finisher shrugged off a testing few months to light up the M Chinnaswamy Stadium and start off his IPL season in style.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Playing for Hobart Hurricanes ...Read More >
'I think they should have slowed it down a little bit.' IMAGE: The 43-run loss to RCB was CSK's third defeat in succession in IPL 2026. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Ambati Rayudu says Chennai Super Kings stuck to a poor plan without on-field correction during their defeat to RCB. RCB posted 250/3, setting up a comfortable 43-run win. CSK's death bowling needs improvement despite better earlier overs. Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has criticised Chennai Super Kings for sticking to a fla ...Read More >
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