batting performance

Chennai, April 11 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson admitted that even a brief period of poor performance can trigger significant self-doubt, but credited a "return to basics" approach for his unbeaten 115 off 56 balls in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash...

Mullanpur, April 11 After a heartbreaking loss in last year's final, Punjab Kings are eager to win their first IPL title this season, although captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged that "it will take a lot of effort to achieve that".Iyer led from the front with an unbeaten 69 off 33 balls to guide...

New Delhi, April 10 – Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes that Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) middle order lacked confidence and form during their innings against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Thursday.Despite posting a competitive score of 181/4, Finch felt that...

New Delhi, April 10 – Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant needs to take more responsibility as a captain and needs to find consistency in his approach after a lackluster batting performance in a thrilling win over Kolkata Knight...

New Delhi, April 8 Shubman Gill led the way with a dominant half-century as Gujarat Titans scored 210 for four against Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League match here on Wednesday.Besides Gill (70 off 45 balls; 4 fours, 5 sixes), Jos Buttler also contributed with an aggressive 52 off 27...

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 (RCB) batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik believes that Devdutt Padikkal's consistent performance in the 2026 IPL will make it difficult to keep him out of the Indian team for a long time.Padikkal scored 50 off 29 balls – his second...

Dubai, April 6 Indian opener Sanju Samson and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah were named among the nominees for the ICC Player of the Month award for March following their success at the T20 World Cup.South African batter Connor Esterhuizen completes the shortlist following an outstanding debut...

Bangalore, April 5 – A dominant batting performance led by Tim David, Rajat Patidar, and Devdutt Padikkal, along with Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s impressive spell of 3-41, led defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a commanding 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL...

New Delhi, April 4 Mumbai Indians' stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav praised Sameer Rizvi's brilliant batting on Saturday, while admitting that his team was short of a par score on a decent Kotla wicket."I think it was a decent wicket. We expected it to be a little slower, but from a batting...

Chennai, April 4 Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer credited his team's explosive start and collective batting effort for chasing down a 200-plus total against Chennai Super Kings, highlighting the confidence within the group and a dressing-room mindset focused on internal standards rather than...

London, April 1 – England’s left-handed opener, Ben Duckett, said there were “no excuses” for his off-field behavior during the Ashes and vowed to become more professional in order to prolong his international career.A video emerged of Duckett appearing intoxicated during England’s mid-series...

New Delhi, April 1 – Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed his dissatisfaction with Shubman Gill's captaincy after Gujarat Titans (GT) suffered a three-wicket defeat against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which was played at the PCA...

Mumbai, March 30 Dismissing the never-ending speculation about his future, experienced Indian batter and Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane says he is playing cricket for personal growth and not to prove a point to the naysayers.The 37-year-old Rahane had stepped down from Mumbai's...

Bangalore, March 29 – Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Rajat Patidar praised the team’s collective effort in their opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, stating that everyone’s contribution was a positive sign for the rest of the season.At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB chased down...

New Delhi, March 28 Mitchell Marsh has praised Rishabh Pant's leadership, saying the captain's openness to suggestions has been a key factor in the positive environment within the Lucknow Super Giants camp.LSG has two international captains in Marsh and Aiden Markram."It's about...

New Delhi, March 19 Sanju Samson was arguably the face of Rajasthan Royals – much like MS Dhoni with Chennai Super Kings or Virat Kohli with Royal Challengers Bengaluru – and his departure is a significant moment for the franchise given the impact he had, says former South Africa captain Faf du...

Kolkata, March 17 – Ravichandran Ashwin, a former all-rounder for India, realized that it was time for him to retire from Test cricket when younger and less experienced Washington Sundar was preferred over him for a Test match in Australia.During India's tour of Australia in 2024, the senior...

New Delhi, March 14 – Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara believes that Sunrisers Hyderabad needs to address their difficulties in away matches, despite having one of the most destructive batting lineups, as they prepare for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will begin...

New Delhi, March 14. VVS Laxman, the former India batsman and current head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence, reflected on the 25th anniversary of the iconic fourth day of the historic India vs Australia Test match at Eden Gardens in 2001, a match remembered for producing one of cricket's most...