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Ashwin says Kohli retiring from Tests boosted his T20 game, cites higher IPL strike rate and technical changes, Pathan credits new backlift for more power and momentum Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Virat Kohli's Test retirement worked out well for his IPL team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), because it exponentially improved his T20 game. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, at the age of 36, concluding a 14-year career in the format. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya was left in awe of teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the youngster's explosive knock helped Rajasthan Royals secure a convincing 27-run win in a rain-hit IPL 2026 clash on Tuesday.In a match reduced to 11 overs per side in Guwahati, Sooryavanshi's breathtaking 39 off just 14 balls, alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 77, powered Rajasthan to 150/3 -- a total that proved well beyond Mumbai's reach as they were restricted to 123/9.Go Bey ...Read More >
GT pacer Ashok Sharma bowls IPL 2026's fastest ball at 154.2 kph vs RR. Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Ashok Sharma bowled the fastest ball of the IPL 2026 season on Saturday (April 4), hitting a stunning 154.2 kph against Rajasthan Royals (RR). He went past South African quick Anrich Nortje's 150.9 clicks for Lucknow Super Giants, becoming only the second 150 kph-plus ball in the season. It was on the last ball of the 16th over, and the pace wasn't the only good thing about it. Dhruv Jurel was bat ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following his side's loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR), Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya expressed optimism that "the sun will rise" for the five-time champions and expressed his admiration for the hitting displayed by 15-year-old RR opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. A blazing 32-ball 77* by Jaiswal and a stunning 14-ball 39 runs by Sooryavanshi helped RR reach 150/3 before bowlers restricted MI to 123/ 9 in this rain-truncated match, slipping to seventh ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 7: Devdutt Padikkal's story in IPL 2026 is not just about runs - it is about rediscovery. In the fast-paced T20 tournament that often celebrates instant impact, Padikkal's resurgence stands out for a different reason: it has been built over time, through setbacks, self-doubt, and a conscious decision to evolve. With scores of 50 off 29 against Chennai Super Kings and 61 off 26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter has made a statement early this se ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 7: Amid growing criticism over his batting approach, IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday asserted that he has always been an "instinctive and attacking player", highlighting the hard work behind his evolution in the shortest format. Rahane has scored 67 (off 40 balls), 8 (10 balls) and 8 not out (6 balls) in KKR's three outings against Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings respectively so far this IPL season.After the SRH game, Rahane h ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi had a historic night against the Mumbai Indians (MI), as he became the batter with the most runs in major T20 leagues before turning 18 and took his six-hitting to an unprecedented level in the tournament's history. Suryavanshi scored a hard-hitting 39 in just 14 balls, with a four and five sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 278.57 before he was undone by Shardul Thakur. Also Read | Impact Subs in T ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi had a historic night against the Mumbai Indians (MI), as he became the batter with the most runs in major T20 leagues before turning 18 and took his six-hitting to an unprecedented level in the tournament's history. Suryavanshi scored a hard-hitting 39 in just 14 balls, with a four and five sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 278.57 before he was undone by Shardul Thakur. With 374 runs in his IPL car ...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 much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is finally underway after a lengthy rain delay. Following confirmation that the rain has stopped, match officials prepared the ground for a shortened contest. Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bowl first, with skipper Hardik Pandya citing the covered pitch and the advantage of chasing in rain-affected conditions. The game has been ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will unveil the Ravi Shastri Stand and dedicate stadium gates in the memory of former India stars Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, honouring four of Mumbai and India's most distinguished cricketing figures. The unveiling ceremony will be graced by the Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis. MCA President Ajinkya Naik will also be present, alongside Apex ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 7 (PTI) Amid growing criticism over his batting approach, IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday asserted that he has always been an "instinctive and attacking player", highlighting the hard work behind his evolution in the shortest format. Rahane has scored 67 (off 40 balls), 8 (10 balls) and 8 not out (6 balls) in KKR's three outings against Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings respectively so far this IPL season. After the SRH game, Rah ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 7 (PTI) Fresh from his match-winning performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mohammed Shami returns to his 'home' ground, Eden Gardens, to face Kolkata Knight Riders, sounding a quiet warning to the opposition. Winless after three matches, embattled Kolkata Knight Riders take on Lucknow Super Giants here on Thursday, their third home game in a row. "You always have that home advantage playing at Eden Gardens," Shami said on Tuesday, speaking alongside K ...Read More >
Kolkata: Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly thinks that Kolkata Knight Riders should promote vice-captain Rinku Singh up the order to ease the team's batting woes in the ongoing IPL 2026. The three-time champion KKR are yet to win a match in three outings this season, and even the one point that they have in their kitty now is from a washout against Punjab Kings on Monday."He's (Rahane) the Knight Riders captain, and I feel Rinku bats too low. He's (Rinku) a better player than that, and, hopefu ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 7 (PTI) Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly thinks that Kolkata Knight Riders should promote vice-captain Rinku Singh up the order to ease the team's batting woes in the ongoing IPL 2026. The three-time champion KKR are yet to win a match in three outings this season, and even the one point that they have in their kitty now is from a washout against Punjab Kings on Monday. "He's (Rahane) the Knight Riders captain, and I feel Rinku bats too low. He's (Rinku) a better player than th ...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: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has recovered from the muscle spasm that forced him to miss the previous game and will take the field against Delhi Capitals in the IPL here on Wednesday. Gill's opening partner Sai Sudharsan confirmed that the former is fit to play."He is absolutely fine and will play," said Sudharsan on the eve of the game.Titans have been tagged as a top heavy batting side. The middle order in the last game was unable to do the job after the launch pad provided b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has recovered from the muscle spasm that forced him to miss the previous game and will take the field against Delhi Capitals in the IPL here on Wednesday. Gill's opening partner Sai Sudharsan confirmed that the former is fit to play. "He is absolutely fine and will play," said Sudharsan on the eve of the game. Titans have been tagged as a top heavy batting side. The middle order in the last game was unable to do the job after the laun ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill will be available for the team's upcoming IPL 2026 against Delhi Capitals (DC), to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, confirmed his opening partner B Sai Sudharsan. Gill missed GT's clash against Rajasthan Royals, which they lost by six runs in Ahmedabad, due to a muscle spasm. "Shubman has no problem. He is completely fine, he will be fine. Of course, yes (he will open)," said Sudharsan in the pre-mat ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 7 (PTI) Eleven persons have been arrested for allegedly black marketing tickets during the IPL Cricket match held in Bengaluru on April 5, police said on Tuesday. A total of 28 IPL match tickets, 8 mobile phones, and WhatsApp screenshot printouts used for illegal online ticket sales, with a total value of Rs 4.53 lakh have been seized from them. "The officers and staff of the Special Enquiry Squad of CCB conducted an operation on April 5 during the IPL T20 cricket match held at ...Read More >
Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Match: Humid conditions in Guwahati have cast a shadow over the much-anticipated clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. The high-stakes encounter is scheduled to take place at the ACA Stadium, Barsapara in Tuesday evening. However, the Guwahati weather today may play a spoilsport in the match. IPL 2026 fans are eagerly waiting for updates related the Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians match, here's a look at Guwahati's weather report. Guw ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 continues its high-octane run as the unbeaten Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on the Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 13 at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium. With the Royals looking to secure their third consecutive win and Mumbai Indians aiming to bounce back from an inconsistent start, the fixture is expected to be one of the highlights of the week. You can follow Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Match Scorecard here. Scheduled for Tuesday, 7 April, the match br ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): In the opening 12 games of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the 'Fearless Prodigies' have stamped their authority with the bat, ball, and in the field. Be it Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sameer Rizvi, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Prince Yadav, or Harsh Dubey, these youngsters have risen to the occasion in crunch moments, playing with a boldness that belies their age. According to JioStar, these are the top 5 fearless prodigies who have stolen the limelight in the tournam ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has so far belonged to a fearless new generation of cricketers who have made an immediate impact with bat, ball and in the field. In just the first 11 matches of the season, several young stars have stepped into the spotlight, underlining the league's growing reputation as a platform where emerging talent thrives under pressure. Among the standout performers are Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sameer Rizvi, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Prince Yadav and Ha ...Read More >
'Obviously, my family plays a big role in it. I have missed my friends when they did extremely well in the World Cup. But I had a little bit more FOMO, and I wanted to come back.' IMAGE: Heinrich Klaasen in action for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Photograph: BCCI Key Points Heinrich Klaasen retired from international cricket, prioritising family time and T20 leagues. Klaasen briefly considered a comeback after experiencing 'FOMO' during the 2026 T20 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad big-hitting batter Heinrich Klaasen has lavished praise on skipper Ishan Kishan, calling him a superb captain and adding the way the side responds to the young wicketkeeper-batter has been 'just phenomenal', apart from his calmness in decision making and willingness to lean on experienced players in the set-up. Kishan was named as SRH's interim captain due to regular skipper Pat Cummins being unavailable for the initial part owing to his recovery from a lumbar str ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 7 (ANI): Devdutt Padikkal's resurgence has emerged as one of the standout storylines of IPL 2026, with the left-hander playing a pivotal role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's opening two victories. Scores of 50 off 29 against Chennai Super Kings and 61 off 26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad have set the tone for the season, highlighting not just form but the evolution of a player who has rebuilt his game with intent and resilience. Also Read | PBKS Player Marcu ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 7 (ANI): Devdutt Padikkal's resurgence has emerged as one of the standout storylines of IPL 2026, with the left-hander playing a pivotal role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's opening two victories. Scores of 50 off 29 against Chennai Super Kings and 61 off 26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad have set the tone for the season, highlighting not just form but the evolution of a player who has rebuilt his game with intent and resilience. Having first risen through th ...Read More >
Kochi: In protest of Twenty20 (T20) joining the NDA fold, Poothrikka panchayat president Pooja Jomon resigned from the party's primary membership. She was speaking at a news conference in Ernakulam on Monday.Jomon, who submitted her resignation on Sunday, also alleged that T20 convener Sabu M Jacob, who launched the party in 2015, threatened her indirectly over her decision to resign from the party membership. Jomon said she was politically secular, and joining the NDA alliance would be deceivin ...Read More >
Vijaykumar Vyshak reveals wide yorker plan to dismiss Ayush Mhatre, credits skipper Shreyas Iyer as Punjab Kings carry winning momentum to Eden Gardens. Star Karnataka and Punjab Kings pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak has said that with Ayush Mhatre going all guns blazing, he and skipper Shreyas Iyer decided to bowl wide yorkers, so that the Chennai Super Kings star was forced to hit on the other side of the ground and give away his wicket. Vyshak bowled his first over in CSK's fifth, conceding 10 runs ...Read More >
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