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Mumbai, April 10 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record-breaking performances in the IPL have sparked calls for him to be included in the Indian team, but cricket legend Anil Kumble has advised caution, emphasizing that the young talent's development should not be rushed.Speaking about various issues...

New Delhi, April 10 – Former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has revealed his top five all-time Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL), placing leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal at the top of the list.Steyn, known for his insightful analysis of the game...

New Delhi, April 7 – Former India captain Anil Kumble emphasized Hardik Pandya's irreplaceable value ahead of Mumbai Indians' Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals, stating that his absence could disrupt MI's team balance and the team would require two players to fill his...

New Delhi, April 6 – According to former England batsman Kevin Pietersen, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 48 and his aggressive batting were the key factors in their 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK).Patidar scored a quick 48 off 19 balls at the...

New Delhi, April 6 Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik believes it will be difficult to keep Devdutt Padikkal out of the Indian team for long, given the way he has been batting in the IPL after stellar domestic performances.Padikkal starred in RCB's big win against Chennai Super...

New Delhi, April 6 – Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble shared a humorous take on being honored with the pavilion end at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium named after him, saying the pavilion end has not been named after Rahul Dravid because either he spent most of his time outside it or because he...

Bengaluru, April 5: Legendary Indian cricketers Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble were honored on Sunday with stadium ends named after them at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, ahead of the IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).The Karnataka State Cricket...

Bengaluru, April 5 The Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble ends at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium were officially unveiled on Sunday in a touching ceremony attended by the legendary cricketers' family members.The president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association and long-time teammate of the two...

New Delhi, April 1 – Legendary Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble praised Yuzvendra Chahal’s tactical acumen in helping Punjab Kings defeat Gujarat Titans by three wickets in IPL 2026, adding that his getting rid of Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler came at the right time for the team to start their...

Mullanpur, Apr 1 Punjab Kings batter Cooper Connolly says head coach Ricky Ponting told him to dominate while he looked forward to learning from captain Shreyas Iyer on his IPL debut against Gujarat Titans.Connolly struck a match-winning 72 not out (44 balls; 5 fours, 5 sixes) in his maiden...

New Delhi, March 30 Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble praised Rohit Sharma's batting performance against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he scored the fastest fifty in IPL history, saying the opener arrived this season in his "2.0 avatar," which will be a cause for concern for other...

Mumbai, March 30 Former India captain Anil Kumble has been quite impressed with how Rohit Sharma has started the new IPL season for Mumbai Indians, and he expects the opener's "2.0 version" to trouble rivals throughout the ongoing edition.The 38-year-old Rohit smashed a 78 off 38 balls in MI's...

Mumbai, March 18 South African batting great AB de Villiers believes that a "team of fighters" will relieve the pressure on Virat Kohli, giving the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the fuel they need to go all the way in IPL 2026.Kohli remains a vital part of the RCB team, and...

New Delhi, March 16: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) successfully hosted another edition of ‘Naman,’ the annual awards ceremony that recognizes the top performers and pioneers of Indian cricket. Former India cricketer Anil Kumble also penned a note to congratulate his “dear...

Mumbai, March 14 Kolkata Knight Riders "made the wrong decision" by letting Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt leave after their title-winning campaign in 2024, and unless the three-time IPL champions understand the importance of retaining key players, they cannot be considered serious title contenders...

New Delhi, March 14 Former India captain and legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble has praised Shreyas Iyer, calling him an underrated yet exceptional leader in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former coach believes Iyer's leadership qualities are often overlooked despite the batter consistently...

New Delhi, March 12 – Former India captain Anil Kumble said that Rajat Patidar will face a significant challenge in leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) titles, noting that expectations will be high after last season's successful campaign.Patidar took...

New Delhi, March 11 – With the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to begin on March 28, former India captain Anil Kumble reflected on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s long-awaited title triumph last year, crediting both Virat Kohli’s influence and the team’s improved bowling unit...

New Delhi, March 7 – Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble noted that Varun Chakravarthy's dip in form could increase the pressure on Jasprit Bumrah to perform well in the upcoming encounter as the Indian team prepares for a high-stakes final against New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on...

Mumbai, March 5 – Several prominent figures from the Indian cricket community gathered in the city on Thursday to attend the wedding ceremony of Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun Tendulkar, and entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok.Arjun, who has followed in his father's footsteps and plays domestic and...