batting strategy

Mullanpur, April 9 T20 cricket is dominated by aggressive hitting, but Punjab Kings batter Cooper Connolly is advocating a more measured approach to success, one built on timing, rhythm, and trust.The 22-year-old Australian made an immediate impact on his IPL debut, scoring an unbeaten 72 off...

New Delhi, April 9 – KL Rahul’s fluent 92 off 52 balls for Delhi Capitals in their narrow one-run defeat against Gujarat Titans has reignited discussions about Rahul’s approach at the crease, with Ambati Rayudu highlighting "mindset" as the key factor shaping his performances.Chasing a...

New Delhi, April 7 – Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill will be available for the team's upcoming IPL 2026 match 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 match against Rajasthan...

Bengaluru, April 6 Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Devdutt Padikkal attributed his growing confidence in limited-overs formats to his willingness to step out of his comfort zone and "change the foundation" of his batting.Padikkal followed his 61 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening...

Bengaluru, April 5. Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal said he was relieved to see Tim David take charge of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) innings, as the power-hitter hit an unbeaten 70 off 25 balls to take the side to a commanding 250/3 against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026...

Hyderabad, April 5 – Ahead of Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) encounter against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday, all-rounder Aiden Markram opened up about the demands of franchise cricket and his team's preparations. Markram, who is an integral part of LSG’s unit, shared his thoughts on the...

New Delhi, April 1 Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that the fortunes of the Gujarat Titans heavily depend on their top three players, including Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Sai Sudharsan, and that they are not giving themselves the "opportunity" to find alternative strategies...

Mullanpur, March 30 Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden has praised captain Shubman Gill for his growth as a batter and leader, saying the India star's clarity of thought and modern-day confidence have shaped his evolution at the highest level.GT will face Punjab Kings in their IPL...

In New Delhi, Michael Hussey, Chennai Super Kings' batting coach, who once worked alongside MS Dhoni, believes that Dhoni's greatest strength lies not just in experience, but in his continuous pursuit of improvement.At 44, Dhoni continues to defy time, not just through his presence, but...

New Delhi, March 1 – As India prepares for their must-win T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s clash against the West Indies, former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has backed Sanju Samson's inclusion at the top of the order, crediting the wicketkeeper-batter for bringing much-needed balance and intent...

Chennai, February 27 – While India's comfortable 72-run victory over Zimbabwe may have boosted morale, legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar cautioned that the defending champions cannot afford to underestimate the two-time champions, the West Indies. He emphasized that India needs to devise smart...

Ahmedabad, February 25 West Indies batting coach Floyd Reifer on Wednesday dismissed suggestions of a looming six-hitting shootout against South Africa, asserting that his team's focus remains on maximizing scoring opportunities rather than merely clearing the boundary in their crucial T20 World...

New Delhi, February 24 – As Pakistan prepares for its T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against England at the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday, former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin suggested that the Salman-led side should bring in experienced batter Fakhar Zaman into the...

Mumbai, February 24 Zimbabwe head coach Justin Sammons expects India to come out all guns blazing in their Super Eight clash of the T20 World Cup on Thursday, but he believes his underdog team will be ready after learning from a heavy defeat against the West Indies here.Zimbabwe were defeated...

Ahmedabad, February 23 For Lungi Ngidi, the turning point in his development as a fine T20 bowler did not come on the international stage, but in the practice nets of the IPL.A largely unremarkable 2018 season with Chennai Super Kings saw him reshape his craft, as hours spent observing and...

New Delhi, February 23 – Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has highlighted key selection and batting decisions that contributed to India’s crushing 76-run defeat against South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday at the Narendra Modi...

Colombo, February 22 – Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned England's batting approach after their lackluster first innings against Sri Lanka in the second match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super Eights.Reacting to England's 146/9, which was built on a slow-paced...

New Delhi, Feb 22 – Former South Africa all-rounder Robin Peterson believes that South Africa's familiarity with Ahmedabad will be a crucial factor in their Super Eights clash against India in the Men’s T20 World Cup, to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.Peterson highlighted the...

New Delhi, February 17 – India continued their remarkable form in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after a win against Pakistan, and former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar offered his insights into the Men in Blue’s stellar performance, highlighting key contributions from Ishan Kishan, Jasprit...

New Delhi, February 11 India, known for their aggressive batting style, has realized the need to adapt after a concerning performance in the T20 World Cup opener against the USA.The management has had to re-evaluate its strategy after collapsing to 77 for six on a challenging wicket.Captain...