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Arjun Tendulkar names Yuvraj Singh as his batting idol, discusses his move from Mumbai to Goa and trade to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2026 opener. Star India and Lucknow Super Giants all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar has said that Yuvraj Singh is his batting idol, adding that he liked the latter's style of batting. Arjun, who was part of the Mumbai Indians setup, was traded to Lucknow in exchange for Shardul Thakur and it needs to be seen if he is a part of the XI when Lucknow take on the Del ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 4 (Reuters) - Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer said an internal competitive edge has driven his side's early-season success rather than any desire to impress those outside the dressing room, after scoring a second successive Indian Premier League (IPL) win on Friday. The team stormed to the top of the IPL standings by chasing down 210 with eight balls to spare against Chennai Super Kings, completing another statement victory to open their campaign with back-to-back wins. Thei ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and Cheteshwar Pujara heaped praise on young batters Ayush Mhatre and Priyansh Arya for fearless batting approach and not dwelling on the past. Priyansh Arya ignited the chase with an impressive start, setting the tone for Punjab Kings' pursuit of 210 against Chennai Super Kings. Brought in as a substitute, Arya made his intentions clear. He attacked Khaleel Ahmed right from the beginning. A sharp, straight drive for four ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 4 (PTI) Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming does not believe the traditional finisher's role holds the same relevance in modern T20 cricket, citing the shift towards all-out aggression from the outset, but expressed confidence in his side's resources. CSK have overhauled their squad, with the batting unit dominated by top-order specialists, leaving gaps in the middle and lower order, particularly in the finisher's role. "Look, I don't think there is a thing called finis ...Read More >
Sunrisers Hyderabad's decision to hand the stand-in captaincy to Ishan Kishan, in the absence of Pat Cummins and ahead of teammate Abhishek Sharma, has not gone down well with former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. "It is disappointing. I love Ishan Kishan, and I have seen his growth in Indian cricket, including his comeback as well," Yuvraj said in a podcast with India Today's sister channel Sports Tak. Two weeks prior to the start of the new Indian Premier League season, SRH confirmed the ap ...Read More >
Rarely emotive behind the mic, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane brazenly hit out at those questioning his batting approach, following their 65-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL on Thursday (April 2). Taking questions after KKR's second loss in a row, Rahane was asked about his opening partnership with Finn Allen, how the anchor-aggressor roles are defined, and what he feels about the outside noise around his strike rate, especially against spinners. Rahane, who fell for ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 4 (Reuters) - Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer said an internal competitive edge has driven his side's early-season success rather than any desire to impress those outside the dressing room, after scoring a second successive Indian Premier League (IPL) win on Friday. The team stormed to the top of the IPL standings by chasing down 210 with eight balls to spare against Chennai Super Kings, completing another statement victory to open their campaign with back-to-back wins. Thei ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma isn't missing any practice sessions with the Mumbai Indians team. In the nets on Friday afternoon at the Arun Jaitley stadium, he put his head down and mostly worked on perfecting his defensive technique. He refrained from playing the booming hits down the ground.Rohit is 26 days short of turning 39 but the 15 kgs shed by him make him look younger, almost unrecognisable. He is clearly on a mission to prove his worth as an international class cricketer even as he faces con ...Read More >
CHENNAI: It's just two games into the IPL but Punjab Kings are exuding the swag of a top side. A chase of 210 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium against Chennai Super Kings is not easy business but Punjab achieved it in style on Friday to make it two wins on the bounce. They looked a complete side too, starting from the openers to the middle-order to the finishers. The bowlers did their bit in the first innings as Yuzvendra Chahal (1-21) dished out a superb spell of leg-spin bowling that kept CSK in ...Read More >
A big surprising moment in Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans' match in IPL 2026. Take a look and read the full story. On Tuesday, the fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, was played between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans at the PCA New Cricket Stadium, Tira. Shocking moment during PBKS vs GT clash IPL 2026 The match was filled full of chaos and crazy moments, as both teams performed brilliantly in the match. However, there was one moment in the match, during Shubman Gill's Guja ...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 >
Chennai: Following his side's win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas lyer hailed the opening duo of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya and hailed the pressure handling abilities of his team. Courtesy of a hard-hitting 61-run stand between Prabhsimran and Priyansh and a half-century from skipper Shreyas lyer, PBKS managed to sail past CSK's competitive total of 209 runs, securing their second win in two matches, while the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led CSK side still search ...Read More >
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad lamented a below-par bowling effort after a five-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League clash here on Friday, admitting it simply wasn't their day despite fielding a balanced attack of three seamers and two spinners. Despite posting an imposing 209 for 5, powered by young Ayush Mhatre's 43-ball 73, Chennai Super Kings failed to contain the Punjab Kings batters, as a collective effort led by skipper Shreyas Iyer's 50 saw th ...Read More >
Former England captain Michael Vaughan said India should consider picking Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the white-ball tour of England in July later this year. Vaughan backed the teenager after he smashed a 15-ball half-century to help Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in their IPL 2026 clash in Guwahati on Monday. If Sooryavanshi features in England, he will become the youngest Indian to play men's international cricket. Sachin Tendulkar currently holds the record, having m ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Following his side's win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer hailed the opening duo of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya and hailed the pressure handling abilities of his team. Courtesy of a hard-hitting 61-run stand between Prabhsimran and Priyansh and a half-century from skipper Shreyas Iyer, PBKS managed to sail past CSK's competitive total of 209 runs, securing their second win in two matches, while the Rutu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has opened up about the confusion he faced towards the end of his career, saying he never got clear communication from the team management about his future. Despite being a key player for years, he felt left in the dark during his final phase in international cricket. Yuvraj revealed that neither captain Virat Kohli, head coach Ravi Shastri, nor selectors gave him a clear idea of where he stood. "For example, when I went through my own situation, ...Read More >
BENGALURU, April 2 (Reuters) - Fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis says the competition will be fierce to fill the void left by Mitchell Starc's retirement from Twenty20 internationals, as a clutch of Australian pacers jostle for a rare opening in the national team's attack. Starc, Australia's third-highest wicket-taker with 759 wickets across all formats, behind only Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath, retired from T20 internationals in September last year. His departure has offered up a place in an Austral ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings continued their strong start in IPL 2026 with a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings, thanks to a captain's knock from Shreyas Iyer and a solid team effort. Chasing a big target of 210, PBKS stayed calm under pressure and got over the line with eight balls to spare, handing CSK their second straight loss.CSK had earlier posted 209/5 after being put in to bat. Young Ayush Mhatre led the charge with an impressive 73, while Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube added quick runs ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Following his side's win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer hailed the opening duo of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya and hailed the pressure handling abilities of his team. Courtesy of a hard-hitting 61-run stand between Prabhsimran and Priyansh and a half-century from skipper Shreyas Iyer, PBKS managed to sail past CSK's competitive total of 209 runs, securing their second win in two matches, while the Rutu ...Read More >
Mahela Jayawardene, Mumbai Indians head coach, hit back at the narrative around his team's recent Indian Premier League (IPL) struggles, insisting that a five-year title drought does little to take away from what remains one of the competition's most successful franchises. The Mumbai Indians are among the most decorated sides in IPL history, having won five titles. Alongside the Chennai Super Kings, they hold the joint record for the most championships. However, since their last triumph in 2020 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings registered an impressive five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at Chepauk, chasing down a big target of 210 with confidence. Despite CSK putting up a strong total, PBKS handled the pressure better and sealed their second straight victory of the season.After being put in to bat, CSK built their innings around a solid partnership between Ayush Mhatre and Ruturaj Gaikwad. The duo added 96 runs for the second wicket, giving the team a strong platfor ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 3 (PTI) Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad lamented a below-par bowling effort after a five-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League clash here on Friday, admitting it simply wasn't their day despite fielding a balanced attack of three seamers and two spinners. Despite posting an imposing 209 for 5, powered by young Ayush Mhatre's 43-ball 73, Chennai Super Kings failed to contain the Punjab Kings batters, as a collective effort led by skipper Shreyas Iyer ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Cameron Green's unavailability to bowl for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) because of workload management imposed by Cricket Australia is blowing up into a big controversy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with many former India players commenting on this issue. After KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane and former India opener Wasim Jaffer, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has weighed in on the issue, advising KKR to consider bringing in another specialist to make up for ...Read More >
Debutant Cooper Connolly steals the show with a stunning 72* off 44 balls, powering Punjab Kings to victory and sharing insights on staying calm under pressure. IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings began their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign on a impressive note as they secured a convincing three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans at the PCA New Cricket Stadium. PBKS sensational bowling effort, along with a determined knock from debutant Cooper Connolly, powered Punjab Kings to their f ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja marked his return to Rajasthan Royals in style, playing a key role in their emphatic eight-wicket win over his former team Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on Monday. But beyond his match-winning spell, it was his candid remarks on MS Dhoni that stole the spotlight. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Jadeja picked up 2 for 18 in three overs, using subtle variations and turn to dismantle CSK's middle order as the visitors ...Read More >
Kolkata: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane 'messed up' by giving Varun Chakravarthy an over inside the power-play against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday in Kolkata. Chakravarthy conceded 25 runs while bowling the fifth over of the innings. He did not bowl his full quota of four overs, as he gave away 31 runs and bowled just one dot in his 12 deliveries. Also Read: IPL 2026 points table: R ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Sanju Samson's stellar performance in the T20 World Cup, emphasising his crucial role in India's victory and his exemplary display of focus and intensity under pressure. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only. Photograph: / Rediff.com Key Points PM Modi praised Sanju Samson for his outstanding performance in the T20 World Cup, highlighting his focus and intensity. Sanju Samson hit three consecutive fifties, i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene lauded legendary cricketer Rohit Sharma for working on his fitness level, saying that "Rohit wanted to get to a fitness level that he was comfortable with." Rohit Sharma played a brilliant knock of 78 off just 38 balls, smashing six sixes and six fours during the Mumbai Indians' (MI) match against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday. Now a one-format player for India, the 38-year-old has placed strong importance on ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, India (AP) - Young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 15-ball half-century as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Monday. On a pitch which was under covers for most of the last two days due to wet weather, Chennai was put in and crumbled to 127 all out in 19.4 overs. All six Rajasthan bowlers shared the wickets. The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi was dropped on the first ball he faced from Matt Henry but powered the chase with 52 off 17 balls ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in both teams' second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer said he chose to bowl first because the pitch looked fresh and he wanted to assess its behaviour early. He added that PBKS are confident due to their strong lineup and mom ...Read More >
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