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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...

The dismissals and the spinners' dominance helped Australia Women extend their control over the West Indies with a commanding 90-run victory in the second ODI, securing the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead.After being put to bat, Australia's innings found stability through...

Bengaluru, March 29 – Head coach Daniel Vettori motivated the players after Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) six-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, calling the performance "rusty but far...

New Delhi, March 29 Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has praised Virat Kohli's evolution as a batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL), pointing out that his enhanced ability to hit sixes over the last two seasons of the competition has been a standout factor.At the M Chinnaswamy...

Bengaluru, March 29 Devdutt Padikkal elegantly hit Jaydev Unadkat's full-length ball on his pads over backward square leg for a six.This was not an unusual sight for a batter who considers flicks one of their go-to shots.However, it was unprecedented because Devdutt rarely hits a six off the...

New Delhi, March 29 – Batting alongside Virat Kohli in a run chase is less about pressure and more about clarity, a sentiment Devdutt Padikkal summed up after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s commanding win to open their IPL 2026 campaign.For Padikkal, Kohli’s presence at the other end influences...

Bengaluru, March 29 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain praised former captain Virat Kohli after his unbeaten 69-run innings helped the team register a dominant 6-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) played at the M...

Indian star Virat Kohli made his mark in the record books by becoming the first batsman in the history of the Indian Premier League to reach 4000 runs in chases. The right-handed batsman achieved this historic feat during the IPL 2026 opener between the defending champions, Royal Challengers...

Bengaluru, March 28. The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), launched their title defense in style with a commanding six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the opening game of IPL 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.Chasing 202, RCB made light of the...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:Phil Salt c Klaasen b Unadkat 8Virat Kohli not out69Devdutt Padikkal c Klaasen b Dubey 61Rajat Patidar c Dubey b Payne 31Jitesh Sharma c Unadkat b Payne 0Tim David not out16Extras: (b-8, lb-3, w-7)18Total: 203/4 in 15.4 oversWicket falls: 1-9...

How much cricket is too much cricket?Jos Buttler believes it depends entirely on the individual and their ability to sometimes say "no" to T20 franchise league offers, which helps in achieving a perfect work-life balance.By September, Buttler, one of England's top white-ball batsmen, will be...

St Kitts, March 28 – Australia Women achieved a convincing 103-run victory over the West Indies Women in the first One Day International (ODI), taking a 1-0 lead in the series, thanks to a strong all-round batting performance and disciplined bowling.Choosing to bat, Australia amassed a...

New Delhi, March 27 – As the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season approaches, Sunrisers Hyderabad face the same dilemma that has plagued them for a long time: a formidable batting lineup bolstered by new players, supported by a weak bowling unit. They still have concerns about whether they...

New Delhi, March 27 – A new era begins for Rajasthan Royals as Riyan Parag takes over as captain and former India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja joins the team. After a disappointing 2025 season, the inaugural champions are relying on a revamped squad and a youthful lineup to bounce back and end...

New Delhi, March 27 Sai Sudharsan is prioritizing versatility over high strike rates as he prepares for the IPL, after returning from a rib injury. He has been working on his skills after a challenging period with the Indian Test team.The 24-year-old, who scored 759 runs at a strike rate of...

New Delhi, March 27 – Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan, who finished as the top run-scorer in the 2025 IPL, says that embracing responsibility and developing a new identity were the key takeaways from his successful campaign, adding that the franchise's culture also played a significant...

Ahmedabad, March 26 Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill said that his team's focus in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season will be on consistently scoring big totals, as the 2022 champions look to win another title when the ten-team competition begins on March 28."Ultimately...

Ahmedabad, March 26 Shubman Gill said on Thursday that he has nothing to prove in the upcoming IPL after being dropped from the Indian team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.Gill was the India vice-captain in the shortest format but was dropped to accommodate Sanju Samson in the top order. India...

New Delhi, March 25 – Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has delivered a pointed critique of Rishabh Pant’s T20 performance, highlighting why the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain’s considerable talent has not consistently shown in the shortest format before IPL 2026.Pant carries high...

New Delhi, March 23 Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel said he personally opposes the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL), stating that it reduces the role of all-rounders in the ten-team tournament, whose 19th edition begins on March 28.The Impact Player rule, introduced...