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Cheteshwar Pujara believes Mohammed Shami's impressive performance in Lucknow Super Giants' opening match against Delhi Capitals is just the beginning of his comeback. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only. Photograph: / Rediff.com Key Points Cheteshwar Pujara believes Mohammed Shami's IPL performance signals the start of his 'road to redemption'. Shami's impactful opening spell against Delhi Capitals showcased his strong form after a successful d ...Read More >
New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara believes that India's star and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bowler Mohammed Shami has begun his road to redemption after a brilliant spell in LSG's campaign opener in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Delhi Capitals (DC) played at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday. Despite returning figures of 1-28, Shami made a decisive impact during the Power-play, setting the tone for his side with early control and tactical precision. "T ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) clinched a six-wicket victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) thanks to an unbeaten 70-run knock by the uncapped youngster batter Sameer Rizvi, and the former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara praised DC's move to bring in Sameer Rizvi as the impact player. Speaking on Star Sports, Pujara said, "Bringing Sameer Rizvi as the impact substitute ahead of Ashutosh Sharma was a good move given the demands of the situation. DC had lost four ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season witnessed its first major flashpoint both on and off the field during the 5th Match at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. On April 01, 2026, what was expected to be a high-octane cricketing masterclass between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was momentarily overshadowed by chaotic scenes in the stands, followed by a clinical batting display that silenced the home crowd. While the players were locked in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) clinched a six-wicket victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday to start their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign with a thumping win, but what stood out for Cheteshwar Pujara was the eye-catching performance of Mohammed Shami, who made his debut for the LSG. Pujara believes that Shami's 'road to redemption' is not far, and he is converting his domestic performances into the IPL. Speaking on Star Sports, the former ...Read More >
Mumbai: Kevin Pietersen has questioned Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant's credentials as a top-order batter, saying that featuring in the top three would be going "a little too far ahead" for the India wicketkeeper-batter.Pant was run out at the non-striker's end for 7 (9 balls) when the ball brushed the bowler Mukesh Kumar's fingers and broke the wickets, as LSG were shot out for 141 in 18.4 overs in their IPL season-opener, against Delhi Capitals.After LSG lost the contest by six wick ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) This is just the beginning of Mohammed Shami's road to redemption, said former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Thursday, referring to the veteran seamer's miserly spell for Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL match against Delhi Capitals. The out-of-favour India pacer was acquired by LSG for Rs 10 crore in a trade with Sunrisers Hyderabad during the pre-auction window. Shami marked his LSG debut by becoming the first bowler in IPL history to claim five first-ball wickets, ...Read More >
Lucknow: The JSW and GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals began their IPL 2026 campaign with a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday, securing their first points of the season. Chasing 142, Delhi Capitals found themselves in a challenging spot at 26 for 4 before Sameer Rizvi (70* off 47 balls) and Tristan Stubbs (39* off 32 balls) combined to stitch an unbeaten 119-run partnership, the franchise's highest for the fifth wicket or lower, to guide the side ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) Kevin Pietersen has questioned Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant's credentials as a top-order batter, saying that featuring in the top three would be going "a little too far ahead" for the India wicketkeeper-batter. Pant was run out at the non-striker's end for 7 (9 balls) when the ball brushed the bowler Mukesh Kumar's fingers and broke the wickets, as LSG were shot out for 141 in 18.4 overs in their IPL season-opener, against Delhi Capitals. After LSG lost the con ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has called Rishabh Pant's dismissal in the powerplay as the key turning point in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday. JioStar expert Piyush Chawla said Lucknow openers Mitchell Marsh and Rishabh Pant started strongly, but Pant's run out, following a brilliant effort by Mukesh Kumar, shifted momentum in favour of Delhi Capitals. "For me, the dis ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen heaped praise on Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Sameer Rizvi for his composure and match-winning impact innings against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying he was not surprised by his performance after closely observing him last season. He highlighted how Rizvi had shown promise earlier despite limited opportunities and emphasised that the youngster justified the team's faith by delivering u ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has raised doubts over Rishabh Pant's decision to promote himself to the top order, suggesting the Lucknow Super Giants skipper may have "gone a little too far ahead" in his batting position.Pant, who was run out for 7 off 9 balls in LSG's IPL 2026 opener against Delhi Capitals, later indicated he intends to bat in the top order this season. However, Pietersen believes the move could backfire.'Too much pressure at the top'"When you look at the st ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has heaped praise on young batter Sameer Rizvi after his unbeaten 70 off 47 balls powered Delhi Capitals (DC) to a thumping six-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Pietersen, who worked as a mentor with the DC last year, revealed that he watched Rizvi closely last season and was impressed with the ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has disagreed with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant's decision to open the innings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after the skipper's brief outing at the top order against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. Pant promoted himself to the opening slot against Delhi Capitals, but his stay at the crease was cut short due to an unfortunate run-out at the non-striker's end. The dismissal came after a drive f ...Read More >
Mohammed Shami breaks silence on his exclusion from Team India. Take a look and read the full story. The fifth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, will be played between Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals and Rishabh Pant's Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday, April 1 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, Andonamau. Last time Mohammed Shami played for India came in Champions Trophy final vs New Zealand Ahead of the match, let's speak about star Indian player and one of the finest pacers of ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) After Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) went down by six wickets against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in their opening IPL 2026 encounter, franchise owner Sanjiv Goenkar rallied behind the team and the captain Rishabh Pant to bounce back in style, saying the team's story this season is "far from written." LSG were well below par with the bat, but their pacers tested DC with plenty of movement. A target of 142 was always going to be difficult to defend for the hosts, but ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant said the decision about him opening the batting in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) is uncertain, describing it as a "50-50 call," but confirmed that he will definitely feature in the top order. Pant's move to open the innings didn't go as planned as LSG faced a defeat against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 opener on Wednesday. Pant made 7 off 9 and was run out at the non-striker's end. "I ...Read More >
Lucknow, Apr 2 (PTI) Young Delhi Capitals batter Sameer Rizvi grabbed the the opportunity to bat at number four with both hands and said his only focus now is to maintain the consistency going forward in the IPL. Rizvi gave ample display of his talent, coming in as an 'Impact Player' to help Delhi Capitals get past Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets after a shaky start here on Wednesday. Chasing 142, DC were reduced to 26 for 4 within first five overs but Rizvi (70 not out off 47 balls), comin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami continued to make a strong statement, even as Lucknow Super Giants slumped to a six-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 season opener at the Ekana Stadium on Wednesday.Shami, who has been out of the national setup for over a year, struck with the very first ball of the Capitals' chase, dismissing KL Rahul for a golden duck. In doing so, he etched his name into the record books, becoming the first bowler in IPL history to claim five ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) All-rounder Sameer Rizvi opened up on his composed 70 not out off 47 during Delhi Capitals' (DC) chase against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and his partnership with Tristan Stubbs, stating that they had decided 'not to rush' and build the innings by capitalising on the loose deliveries when the team had been reeling at 26/4. Walking in at No. 4 with DC struggling on a surface offering seam and swing, Rizvi revealed that the team management had already laid the gr ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Following a stellar half-century against the Lucknow Super Gaints (LSG) on Wednesday, Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Sameer Rizvi said that after clear communication with the DC coaches, he was given a defined role at number four and encouraged to play attacking, positive cricket with full backing from the team. DC started the new IPL season with a thumping six-wicket win over LSG at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday. Rizvi described ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: The much reputed batting of Lucknow Super Giants managed a meagre 141 after being asked to bat first, and at the break it seemed a lost cause for the home side. Some excellent pace bowling spearheaded by Mohammed Shami briefly raised hopes of a fightback, but talented Sameer Rizvi's brilliant knock helped Delhi Capitals script a hard-earned six-wicket win in the opening IPL match at the Ekana Stadium on Wednesday. It was the first time this season that a team had lost at home.Go Beyond ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: Sameer Rizvi gave ample display of his talent, coming in as an 'Impact Substitute', as Delhi Capitals cantered home by six wickets against Lucknow Super Giants despite initial stutters to make a winning start in the IPL here on Wednesday. Chasing a lowly target of 142, DC were reduced to 26 for 4 within first five overs but Rizvi (70 not out off 47 balls), substituting T Natarajan, conjured an unbroken 119-run stand for the fifth wicket with the seasoned Tristan Stubbs (39 not out off ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League 2026 Day 5 delivered yet another gripping contest as Delhi Capitals pulled off a remarkable six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, recovering from a dramatic top-order collapse in Lucknow on Wednesday.Chasing a modest 142, Delhi were in deep trouble at 26/4 inside five overs after early strikes from Mohammed Shami and Prince Yadav. Shami struck with the very first ball, dismissing KL Rahul for a duck, while Prince removed Pathum Nissanka and Axar Patel in quic ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Arjun Tendulkar has shared a rare glimpse into his personal life, revealing how grounded and low-key things are despite the spotlight that comes with being Sachin Tendulkar's son. Now with Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026, Arjun is looking to make a fresh start while balancing expectations on and off the field.In a candid chat with podcaster Shubhankar Mishra, Arjun spoke about his newly-wed wife Saaniya Chandhok and her support during the IPL. "She never said anything. She has been ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 1: Sameer Rizvi gave ample display of his talent, coming in as an 'Impact Substitute', as Delhi Capitals cantered home by six wickets against Lucknow Super Giants despite initial stutters to make a winning start in the IPL here on Wednesday. Chasing a lowly target of 142, DC were reduced to 26 for 4 within first five overs but Rizvi (70 not out off 47 balls), substituting T Natarajan, conjured an unbroken 119-run stand for the fifth wicket with the seasoned Tristan Stubbs (39 not ...Read More >
LUCKNOW, Apr 1: Sameer Rizvi gave ample display of his talent, coming in as an 'Impact Substitute', as Delhi Capitals cantered home by six wickets against Lucknow Super Giants despite initial stutters to make a winning start in the IPL here on Wednesday. Chasing a lowly target of 142, DC were reduced to 26 for 4 within first five overs but Rizvi (70 not out off 47 balls), substituting T Natarajan, conjured an unbroken 119-run stand for the fifth wicket with the seasoned Tristan Stubbs (39 not o ...Read More >
Lucknow: New logo, new jersey and even new vigor, but nothing worked out the way Lucknow Super Giants would have hoped for on Wednesday. The same old story repeated itself for Rishabh Pant and Co, who lost to Delhi Capitals by six wickets on their home turf in the season opener, marking their third successive defeat against them. Even after losing four quick wickets for just 26 runs, including skipper Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals managed to beat the hosts. Local boy Sameer Rizvi struck his second ...Read More >
A star player opens up on his IPL journey. Take a look and read the full story. The fifth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, will be played between Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rishabh Pant's Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Ahead of the tournament, star Lucknow Super Giants and one of the finest players who were more in controversy in IPL 2025, Digvesh Rathi, who made his debut in IPL 2025 season at a base price of Rs 30 lakh. Digvesh Rathi's performance for LSG in IPL 2025 I ...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 >
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