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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 >
Despite their absence, the game never really got going. Rain interrupted play early, with only 3.4 overs of KKR's innings possible before the match was called off. With so little action on the field, KKR hardly felt the impact of missing their frontline spin pair on the day. Meanwhile, the three-time champions shared an update on both players, confirming that Narine is feeling better and has been training with the squad over the past few days, contributing with both bat and ball. Chakaravarthy, ...Read More >
MS Dhoni injury update clouds Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals clash as CSK chase first IPL points and await their former captain's experience. In what continues to be a missing piece in Chennai Super Kings' messed-up puzzle, former captain MS Dhoni is doubtful to feature in their next clash against the Delhi Capitals on Saturday, April 11, at home, according to a report in Cricbuzz. Dhoni was still far from match fitness as of Tuesday, with no clear timeline for his return ahead of Chenn ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 continues to deliver high-octane drama, and the 14th match of the season was no exception. On Wednesday, the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi transformed into a cauldron of emotions as the Delhi Capitals (DC) faced off against the Gujarat Titans (GT). In a contest that swung like a pendulum until the final delivery, the Titans managed to scrape through with a narrow one-run victory, defending their total of 210. While the scoreboard reflected a loss for Delhi, t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Former India Test cricketer CD Gopinath, who was the last surviving member of India's historic first Test victory, passed away in Chennai at the age of 96, according to ESPNcricinfo. The 96-year-old was also India's oldest Test cricketer and the second oldest worldwide after Australia's Neil Harvey, who is 97 years and 183 days old. The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) paid tribute following the death of CD Gopinath. In a post shared on X social media han ...Read More >
Mohammed Shami worked on a new variation four days before the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants game, dismissing Abhishek Sharma with it, LSG's spin bowling coach has revealed. Speaking on Wednesday (April 8), a day ahead of their fixture against KKR, Carl Crowe said that Shami worked on the new variation with fast bowling coach Bharat Arun just ahead of their fixture in Hyderabad. The same variation accounted for Abhishek off the final ball of the opening over. The ball, delivered s ...Read More >
Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh champions the IPL's Impact Player rule as a game-changer for young cricketers, offering them crucial opportunities to shine and develop their skills on a prominent stage. IMAGE: Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran SIngh has in the past couple of seasons established himself as their go-to opener for a blazing start. Photograph: BCCI Key Points Prabhsimran Singh believes the 'Impact Sub' rule provides invaluable opportunities for young players in the IPL. He consciously trie ...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 >
England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler found form at the Indian Premier League before winning the match for Gujarat Titans with a final-ball run-out in a remarkable one-run victory over Delhi Capitals. Buttler, who had gone 18 innings without a fifty including his difficult run at the T20 World Cup, looked closer to his best form in hitting 52 from 27 balls in Gujarat's 210-4. He struck five sixes, including one trademark scoop and a towering six over long-on, before being dismissed in the eighth ov ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): As Delhi Capitals (DC) narrowly lost to Gujarat Titans (GT) by just one run in Wednesday's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar analysed the nail-biting finish, pointing out a critical moment that may have cost the Capitals vital points. With two runs needed off the last two balls, Miller refused an easy single, taking the equation down to 2 off 1 ball. Needing two runs off the final delivery, Miller missed Prasidh Krishna's ...Read More >
Sunrisers Hyderabad star batter Henrich Klaasen reflected on CSK's strength and experience, saying Dhoni's absence doesn't make them any less of a strong side. IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad have made a decent start to IPL 2026 with only one win out of three matches so far. The top-paid player, Heinrich Klaasen, has been in impressive form this season. In an interview on 'JioStar Press Room', Klaasen discussed his role in the middle order, the potential impact of MS Dhoni's absence on their Riva ...Read More >
After a team fails to get two runs from two balls with a designated finisher on strike, that's all they can say. Delhi Capitals were understandably shell-shocked at the denouement of the topsy-turvy game against Gujarat Titans, one which they seem to be winning, then losing, then winning again before finishing on the wrong side after 40 overs of dramatic action. "There has not been any discussion about the final two deliveries yet," DC opener Pathum Nissanka said barely minutes after David Mil ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Even earning the first point in this IPL could not bring a smile on the faces of those in the Kolkata Knight Riders camp.Despite the one point gained from the washout against Punjab Kings, the 3.4 overs of play on Monday highlighted some added concerns. Struggling to get their house in order, KKR opted to take some bold calls by leaving out Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine. However, the outcome of that decision remained inconclusive, although it is likely that they will be back in ac ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: Gujarat Titans secured their first win of the season following a roller coaster last over as a rampaging David Miller's momentary indiscretion cost Delhi Capitals dearly in an IPL match here on Wednesday. Miller refused the single off the penultimate delivery of the final bowled by Prasidh Krishna underlining his lack of trust in partner Kuldeep Yadav. Prasidh bowled a pace-off slower which Miller missed and Jos Buttler having taken one glove off broke down the stumps before ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 8: The secret behind Mohammed Shami outfoxing Abhishek Sharma was a "new" delivery that the veteran India pacer developed just a few days ago while working with bowling coach Bharat Arun, revealed Lucknow Super Giants spin bowling coach Carl Crowe. The out-of-favour Shami has been phenomenal for LSG following a superb domestic season for Bengal, returning with a sensational spell of 2/9 from four overs including 18 dot balls to blow away the star-studded Sunrisers Hyderabad top o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Gujarat Titans secured their first win of the season following a roller coaster last over as a rampaging David Miller's momentary indiscretion cost Delhi Capitals dearly in an IPL match here on Wednesday. Miller refused the single off the penultimate delivery of the final bowled by Prasidh Krishna underlining his lack of trust in partner Kuldeep Yadav. Prasidh bowled a pace-off slower which Miller missed and Jos Buttler having taken one glove off broke down the stumps befo ...Read More >
Brief Score: Gujarat (210/4 in 20 ov) beat Delhi (209/8) by 1 run. KL Rahul (92); Rashid Khan (3/17 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Highlights | Scorecard KL Rahul's masterclass and a heroic, hobbling cameo from David Miller were not quite enough to carry Delhi Capitals over the line, as the rub of the green favoured Gujarat Titans in a breathtaking finish at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. In a game defined by the narrowest of margins, the Titans defended 210 by a solitary run, sn ...Read More >
New Delhi: Jos Buttler returned to his ballistic ways with a six-laden half-century before captain Shubman Gill changed gears for a well-made fifty, powering Gujarat Titans to 210 for four against hosts Delhi Capitals in the IPL Wednesday. Buttler (52 off 27), who had a forgettable T20 World Cup in India, finally found the form he is known for. Besides Buttler and Gill (70 off 45), Washington Sundar (55 off 32) contributed with the third fifty of the innings.. When Buttler is at his best, the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Jos Buttler returned to his ballistic ways with a six laden half century before captain Shubman Gill changed gears for a well made fifty, powering Gujarat Titans to 210 for four against hosts Delhi Capitals in the IPL here on Wednesday. Buttler (52 off 27), who had a forgettable T20 World Cup in India, finally found the form he is known for. Besides Buttler and Gill (70 off 45), Washington Sundar (55 off 32) contributed with third fifty of the innings.. When Buttler is a ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, India (AP) - Opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi flattened Mumbai Indians with their power-hitting and propelled Rajasthan Royals to their third straight win in a rain-curtailed Indian Premier League game on Tuesday. In a match reduced to 11-overs-a-side, Rajasthan plundered 150-3 and cruised to a 27-run win after Mumbai won the toss and elected to field. Jaiswal hit an unbeaten 77 off 32 balls with 10 fours and four sixes and 15-year-old Sooryavanshi made a 14- ...Read More >
Kolkata Knight Riders are desperately seeking their first victory in IPL 2026 as they face a formidable Lucknow Super Giants team led by the in-form Mohammed Shami. IMAGE: Mohammed Shami will relish the conditions at Eden Gardens and pose a big threat for the shaky KKR top order. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Key Points Kolkata Knight Riders are seeking their first win of the IPL season against a strong Lucknow Super Giants team. Mohammed Shami's impressive form and seam bowling pose a signific ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 8 (PTI) The secret behind Mohammed Shami outfoxing Abhishek Sharma was a "new" delivery that the veteran India pacer developed just a few days ago while working with bowling coach Bharat Arun, revealed Lucknow Super Giants spin bowling coach Carl Crowe. The out-of-favour Shami has been phenomenal for LSG following a superb domestic season for Bengal, returning with a sensational spell of 2/9 from four overs including 18 dot balls to blow away the star-studded Sunrisers Hyderabad to ...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 >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 7 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch has backed struggling all-rounder Cameron Green to continue batting up the order even if he is looking "tentative". KKR's big buy of Rs 25.20 crores, Green continued his woeful run for KKR after registering just four runs in two balls against Punjab Kings (PBKS), which ended in a no-contest. So far, Green, who was confirmed to be suffering from a lower-back injury by Cricket Australia (CA), has not bowled for ...Read More >
Chennai Super Kings have incurred another horror start to an IPL season, losing all three of their opening games in 2026 to remain at the bottom of the table. After the loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, head coach Stephen Fleming hinted at urgency as he addressed Dewald Brevis' injury status, suggesting CSK are keenly awaiting his return as they look to regain balance and momentum. Brevis missed all the first three matches for Chennai after suffering from a side strain. But with th ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 8 (ANI): Cameron Green is expected to resume bowling duties for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Thursday, in what could provide a timely boost to a side struggling with team balance due to multiple injury setbacks. According to ESPNcricinfo, Green, who has not bowled in IPL 2026 so far, had begun the tournament as a specialist batter following guidance from Cricket Australia due to a l ...Read More >
New Delhi: There is a temptation to see Sai Sudharsan as a gifted player who simply turns up and scores big runs in the Indian Premier League. It's understandable. With 759 runs at an average of 54.21 last season, he was the tournament's leading run-scorer. In IPL 2024, he scored 527 runs at an average of 47.91. This season, he fumbled in Gujarat Titans' first game but was back on track in the next against Rajasthan Royals -- scoring 73 off 44 balls. However, if you watch closely, a different ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 continues tonight as the Delhi Capitals (DC) host the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Match 14 encounter features two sides on opposite ends of the momentum spectrum: the Capitals remain unbeaten after two games, while the Titans are currently rooted to the bottom of the table following back-to-back defeats. You can follow Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Match Scorecard here. The contest is scheduled to begin at 19:30 IST, with the toss ...Read More >
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 enters its third week, attention turns to the Arun Jaitley Stadium for Match 14, where the Delhi Capitals (DC) will host the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday, 8 April. The fixture presents a significant contrast in momentum, with the home side looking to maintain their unbeaten streak while the visitors remain desperate for their first points of the season. You can follow Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Match Scorecard here. Predictive markets and bettin ...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 >
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