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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 >
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: When two familiar opponents meet, sparks fly, there is bound to be drama. When David Miller met a familiar Gujarat Titans and vice versa, it was drama on steroids. When Miller was acquired by Delhi Capitals for a mere ₹2 crore in the auction, some called it one of the biggest steals. A finisher with that kind of experience, a CV as rich as his and fit as ever, he could be a game-changer for Capitals. And he showcased that mastery against one of his former franchises. Despite batting ...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 >
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the IPL. In the IPL, apart from RCB, Bhuvneshwar has played for Pune Warriors India and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has entered his name in the history books on Sunday, April 5, by becoming the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the IPL. Bhuvneshwar needed 1 wicket in match No. 11 of IPL 2026, taking place between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, to compl ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 8 (PTI) Amazed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's seemingly effortless takedown of Jasprit Bumrah, Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal said his 15-year-old opening partner eased the pressure on him in the 27-run IPL win over Mumbai Indians on a rain-soaked evening here. The talking point before the match was the first face-off between the redoubtable pacer and the teen sensation, and Sooryavanshi lived up to the hype, smashing an incoming Bumrah 131kph delivery on middle and leg for a ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7: Delhi Capitals have won their first two games without Mitchell Starc but bowling coach Munaf Patel wants his pace spearhead to link up with the squad at the earliest as there is "no bigger bowler than him in the IPL". With what Starc brings to the table, former India pacer Munaf said the Australian can only be compared to Jasprit Bumrah. Starc is yet to get the NOC from Cricket Australia and is nursing a shoulder injury. Speaking to reporters ahead of the game against Guja ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Riyan Parag hailed the team's opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as "the best going around" after they helped the Rajasthan-based franchise secure a 27-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Tuesday. In a match that was reduced to 11 overs per side due to rain, Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi powered Rajasthan Royals to a first-innings total of 150/3. While Jaiswal ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 7 (PTI) Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya said the bowlers need to take responsibility after his side lost to Rajasthan Royals by 27 runs in their rain-curtailed Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday. Pandya opted to bowl after the start of the match was delayed by more than two hours due to persistent rain. Mumbai bowlers conceded 150 runs. "We did not execute the deliveries we were supposed to (in powerplay). They (RR openers) played well. Bowlers need to take responsi ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Capitals (DC) bowling coach Munaf Patel has lavished praise on South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, describing him as a smart, self-aware bowler who understands Indian conditions well and is among the easiest overseas players to work with in the dressing room. Ngidi has filled the void left by Mitchell Starc's absence so far by relying on his deceptive slower balls, which dip late to fox batters. An instance of this was seen in DC's six-wicket win over ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Delhi Capitals have won their first two games without Mitchell Starc but bowling coach Munaf Patel wants his pace spearhead to link up with the squad at the earliest as there is "no bigger bowler than him in the IPL". With what Starc brings to the table, former India pacer Munaf said the Australian can only be compared to Jasprit Bumrah. Starc is yet to get the NOC from Cricket Australia and is nursing a shoulder injury. Speaking to reporters ahead of the game against G ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium has been a high-scoring one but on Sunday, Sunrisers Hyderabad struggled to get going in their five-wicket loss to Lucknow Super Giants.SRH assistant coach James Franklin said that they were caught off guard by the pitch's behaviour. Speaking after his side's loss in their opening home game, he said, "I think the pitch definitely caught us off guard, which was a little bit disappointing. I think you saw that with a couple of ...Read More >
RCB vs CSK: Bhuvaneshwar Kumar has become the first fast bowler in IPL history to take 200 wickets. At the age of 36, it is a testament to the longevity and evolving skillset of Kumar in an unforgiving environment that has taken him to such a remarkable feat. When Kumar first emerged onto the scene, he was a perfect swing bowler, capable of taking wickets during the power play. However, over the years, he has moulded his craft and become a reliable death-over specialist as well, courtesy of the ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal said he was relieved to see Tim David take charge of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) innings, as the power-hitter hit an unbeaten 70 off 25 balls to take the side to a commanding 250/3 against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. Padikkal, who struck a fluent half-century off 29 balls, admitted the innings needed acceleration at the right time. "I think at the strategic t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 5 (ANI): Veteran Indian seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is on the cusp of creating history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare to take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 11 of the 2026 season at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. According to ESPNcricinfo, the 36-year-old pacer needs just one wicket to become only the second bowler in IPL history, and the first fast bowler, to reach the landmark of 200 wickets. Notab ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 5 (ANI): Veteran Indian seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is on the cusp of creating history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare to take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 11 of the 2026 season at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. According to ESPNcricinfo, the 36-year-old pacer needs just one wicket to become only the second bowler in IPL history, and the first fast bowler, to reach the landmark of 200 wickets. Notab ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Delhi Capitals pacer Mukesh Kumar said he approached the game against Mumbai Indians with an attacking mindset, a move that paid rich dividends early on. Bowling with the new ball, Mukesh provided DC a flying start, dismissing the in-form Ryan Rickelton and Tilak Varma in the space of three deliveries to reduce MI to 28 for 2 inside three overs. "My mindset is still to take wickets. That is why I was bowling at the stumps. I was looking to attack," he said at the post ma ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mumbai Indians (MI) veteran opener Rohit Sharma felt his side putting up 162/6 against Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi was a decent score despite the sluggish nature of the surface. On a two-paced pitch, MI managed to get past the 160-run mark, with Rohit making 35 after skipper Suryakumar Yadav made 51. "Looks like a pretty slow wicket. You just have to get in and bide your time and then ...Read More >
KOLKATA, India (AP) - Sunrisers Hyderabad notched a commanding 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday to become the first team this Indian Premier League season to successfully defend a total. Abhishek Sharma (48) and Travis Head´s (46) power-hitting in the first six overs propelled Hyderabad and Heinrich Klaasen added 52 off 35 balls as the Sunrisers reached 226-8. Finn Allen (28) provided an early threat to chase down a big total when the New Zealand opener smashed boundaries off ...Read More >
Mumbai: Auqib Nabi, the Jammu and Kashmir speedster, recounted his humble beginnings, drawing inspiration from Parvez Rasool and Dale Steyn, and credited former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan for his debut for the state. Delhi Capitals pacer Auqib Nabi opened up on his childhood and what drove him to become a fast bowler. "I started playing cricket with tennis balls when I was in 5th or 6th grade. There was no specific place in Baramulla for practice. So, we used to play on the road or on a smal ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Royal Challengers Bengaluru side began their 2026 IPL campaign by scripting history, pulling off the fastest 200-plus chase in IPL history against Sunrisers Hyderabad, chasing down the target in just 15.4 overs. "In our team, we have players at very different stages of their careers. All of them are eager to learn, and my role is to understand what each individual needs, while ultimately preparing them for match situations. Where they bat and th ...Read More >
Bengaluru, 2 April 2026: From one of the most accomplished finishers in T20 cricket to shaping one of the most dynamic batting units in the league, Dinesh Karthik's transition into a coaching role at Royal Challengers Bengaluru is yielding strong results as the side began their 2026 IPL campaign by scripting history, pulling off the fastest 200-plus chase in IPL history against Sunrisers Hyderabad, chasing down the target in just 15.4 overs, a performance that highlighted both preparation and ex ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Royal Challengers Bengaluru side began their 2026 IPL campaign by scripting history, pulling off the fastest 200-plus chase in IPL history against Sunrisers Hyderabad, chasing down the target in just 15.4 overs. "In our team, we have players at very different stages of their careers. All of them are eager to learn, and my role is to understand what each individual needs, while ultimately preparing them for match situations. Where they bat and th ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Royal Challengers Bengaluru side began their 2026 IPL campaign by scripting history, pulling off the fastest 200-plus chase in IPL history against Sunrisers Hyderabad, chasing down the target in just 15.4 overs. "In our team, we have players at very different stages of their careers. All of them are eager to learn, and my role is to understand what each individual needs, while ultimately preparing them for match situations. Where they bat and th ...Read More >
LUCKNOW, India(AP) -- Impact player substitute Sameer Rizvi struck a half-century as Delhi Capitals overcame a top-order order collapse and beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in its opening game of the Indian Premier League on Wednesday. Rizvi anchored Delhi to 145-4 in 17.1 overs with an unbeaten 70 off 47 balls after coming in for Thangarasu Natarajan in the fourth over. Lucknow had earlier collapsed to 141 all in 18.4 overs after Delhi skipper Axar Patel won the toss on a wicket where ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel credited his side's awareness and execution with the ball for setting up a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, highlighting how they made the most of helpful new-ball conditions before sealing the chase through a crucial middle-overs partnership. "Game finished early, got close in the middle. The new ball was doing a bit, our chat was about a big partnership, and we finished well. Happy with bowling. We knew it swung and ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant lamented the defeat, pointing to the extra runs conceded as the decisive factor in their loss to Delhi Capitals, who chased down 142 with relative comfort after early hiccups, winning the match by six wickets. "When you score 140, you try too much... if they play normal cricket, they win. A few extra wickets in the Power-play could have put them under pressure," said Pant after the match. The strategy of LSG revolved a ...Read More >
Lucknow, Apr 1 (PTI) Rishabh Pant promoted himself up the order in Lucknow Super Giants opening defeat to Delhi Capitals but the skipper isn't sure whether he would be facing the new ball through out the entire course of Indian Premier League this season. Pant (7) was run-out at non-striker's end after Mukesh Kumar of DC deflected a straight hit from Mitchell Marsh but the data indicates that the flamboyant left-hander has been at his best when he has opened the innings. In 23 games that he ha ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, match no. 5 have concluded, as Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets. With this hefty win, DC goes to the top of the table. The Capitals won the toss and elected to field first. Surprising everyone, Rishabh Pant opened the batting for LSG; however, he had a short stint in the new role. The LSG captain was dismissed unluckily at the non-striker end, after Mitchell Marsh's straight drive hit Mukesh Kumar's hand and ended up on the stumps ...Read More >
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