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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 >
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 >
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 >
Rashid Khan hints he may skip Afghanistan's June Test vs India, citing doctors advice to avoid red ball cricket after back surgery, preferring to focus on white ball formats. Senior Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan hinted that he could skip the one-off Test against India in June. Speaking at an IPL press conference after his Player of the Match performance for the Gujarat Titans against the Delhi Capitals on Thursday (April 9), Rashid said he wants to 'take it easy' amid his long-standing back i ...Read More >
David Miller has suddenly become the talking point after a moment many have labelled a brainfade, though it could just as easily have been a calculated call given how well he was striking the ball against the Gujarat Titans. The left-hander looked in complete control, taking on his former side with clean hitting, but the final two deliveries flipped the narrative entirely and ended in a stunning anticlimax. With two needed off two, Miller turned down a single, pushing the contest into a tense l ...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 >
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 >
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 >
Batting at No. 8, Gopinath made an unbeaten 50 in his first innings on Test debut, his highest score, and followed up with 42 in the second innings as India drew the match against England. The fifth Test of his debut series was a landmark moment in Indian cricket, with India recording their first Test victory, by an innings and eight runs at his home ground in Chennai. Gopinath made 35 in his only innings in that match. In an interview with ESPNcricinfo in 2024, Gopinath reflected on that memor ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Gujarat Titans edged past Delhi Capitals in a thrilling last-over finish in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. Speaking on Star Sports 'Amul Cricket Live', the former India cricketer Piyush Chawla reflected on Rashid Khan's decisive spell and KL Rahul's innings. Talking about Rashid's spell, Chawla said, "We all know what Rashid Khan is capable of on his day; he can trouble any batting line- ...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 >
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: Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered yet another heart-wrenching one-run defeat, falling to Gujarat Titans (GT) in a closely contested Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter on Wednesday. Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar highlighted a critical moment that could have swung the match in the Capitals' favor. With two runs needed from the last two deliveries, David Miller opted against taking a straightforward single, leaving the equation at two runs from the final ball. Miller failed to conn ...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 >
The Indian Premier League started with a lot of action-packed matches, and more are yet to come as teams look to secure early points in the season. However, rain can play spoilsport and affect how the points table will shape up at the end of the group stage. The concern has grown as last night's match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens was suspended due to rain, with both teams going home with a point each. KKR were down by 2 wickets for just 25 on the scoreboard whe ...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 [India], April 9 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Pathum Nissanka highlighted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dream opportunity for Sri Lankan players, and those who get a chance must seize it with strong performances. Despite some teammates missing out due to injuries, Nissanka, who hails from Sri Lanka, stressed the importance of stepping up, adapting quickly, and making the most of the moment with the Capitals. "Every Sri Lankan desires to play in the IPL, and if somebo ...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 >
Hardik Pandya criticises Mumbai Indians bowling after defeat to Rajasthan Royals, says that better execution and just a few good deliveries could have changed the result. Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has said that the bowling unit had to take more responsibility to ensure that the Rajasthan Royals couldn't post a big score within 11 overs, adding that even five better deliveries could have restricted RR to a smaller score and given MI a chance at chasing. Yashasvi Jaiswal (77*) and Vai ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 9 (Reuters) - Jos Buttler has been around long enough to know it usually takes perseverance to bring a run drought to an end and the Gujarat batter's resolve was finally rewarded with a stellar knock in the Titans' win over Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. England's former white‑ball captain had managed just 87 runs across eight innings in this year's Twenty20 World Cup but scores of 38 and 26 in the first two games of the Indian Premier League suggested a turnaround was at hand. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) star batters David Miller and KL Rahul lead the charts among batters with the highest average while chasing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) out of the 231 batters to have batted at least 10 times in IPL chases. Miller has scored 1,816 runs in 67 innings at an impressive average of 49.08 with a strike rate of 142.54, including 12 fifties and a century, while Rahul has amassed 2,636 runs in 66 innings at 47.92 with a strike rate of 138.22, ...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 >
GUWAHATI: It's not just fast bowlers who hunt in pairs. Openers do so too, just like left-handers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal are doing for Rajasthan Royals this season. In Rajasthan's second game against Gujarat Titans, the duo became the fastest Indian opening pair to get to 500 IPL runs, surpassing Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir. They then added 80 runs in 30 balls in the truncated game against Mumbai Indians on Tuesday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCR ...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 [India], April 9 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Pathum Nissanka highlighted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dream opportunity for Sri Lankan players, and those who get a chance must seize it with strong performances. Despite some teammates missing out due to injuries, Nissanka, who hails from Sri Lanka, stressed the importance of stepping up, adapting quickly, and making the most of the moment with the Capitals. Also Read | Today's IPL Match Live: Check Indian Premier Le ...Read More >
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