captaincy

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 9 – Considered one of the most fearless young batting prodigies in the Punjab Kings (PBKS) setup, Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly said on Thursday that he is “very grateful” for the glowing endorsement he received from captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting...

In New Delhi, Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen praised captain Ishan Kishan, calling him a superb leader and highlighting the team's impressive response to the young wicketkeeper-batter, along with his calmness in decision-making and willingness to rely on experienced players.Kishan...

New Delhi, April 6 – Following Chennai Super Kings' third consecutive loss in the 2026 IPL, former South African batsman Faf du Plessis rallied behind captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, urging him to become a better player and leader despite facing challenges.Sunday's loss against Royal Challengers...

New Delhi, April 6 Chennai Super Kings team management must work on keeping a "disheartened" dressing room in good spirits to reverse their losing streak this IPL season, according to Indian spin legend R Ashwin.CSK suffered a crushing 43-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday...

New Delhi, April 5 Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar praised Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag for his composure and decision-making in a tense finish against the Gujarat Titans on Saturday, highlighting how leadership played a crucial role in their six-run victory.In a match that went...

Ahmedabad, April 5 Former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan believes that the bold decisions taken by Riyan Parag in the final moments of Rajasthan Royals' thrilling win over Gujarat Titans will significantly boost his confidence as a leader.Parag, who took over the captaincy for RR this season, made...

Ahmedabad, April 5 – Gujarat Titans' stand-in captain Rashid Khan admitted that his team lost crucial momentum during the middle overs of the chase as they lost by six runs to Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday.Chasing...

Hyderabad, April 4 Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has returned to Australia for a final scan on his injured back by Cricket Australia's medical team, which will give clearance for his participation during the second phase of the ongoing Indian Premier League.According to a report in...

Kolkata, April 3 – Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has responded to criticism regarding his strike rate, suggesting that there is a “certain agenda” and an element of “jealousy” behind the comments.The criticism arose after KKR suffered a 65-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad on...

Kolkata, April 2 Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane said on Thursday that people who are talking about his strike rate in the IPL have a "certain agenda" against him and are "jealous" of the success he has achieved.Rahane's strike rate has been a major talking point, especially since...

Texas, April 2 – Tiger Woods will not captain the U.S. Ryder Cup team in 2027 at the Adare Manor Golf Club in Ireland, the PGA of America announced.The 2027 Ryder Cup between the U.S. and Europe will take place at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland, from September 17-19.The PGA of...

Kolkata, April 1 Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori has downplayed Kolkata Knight Riders' poor start with the ball, saying experienced spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy remain a major threat, and the "battle" against them will be crucial in their IPL match here on Thursday...

Mumbai, April 1 Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao, who was last seen in 'Maalik', has kicked off the shooting for his upcoming film 'Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story'.On Wednesday, the actor shared behind-the-scenes pictures from the film's sets on his Instagram. The first picture is of 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...

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...

New Delhi, March 30 Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh criticized Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane for not using Sunil Narine against a dominant Rohit Sharma during their IPL match against Mumbai Indians, despite Narine's strong record against the MI star.Chasing 221, Rohit...

Mumbai, March 29 Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane was forced to leave the field on Sunday, apparently after suffering cramps in the second half of their Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians here.In Rahane's absence, India all-rounder Rinku Singh, who had been named...

New Delhi, March 26 – Sanjiv Goenka, the owner of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), dismissed rumors about Rishabh Pant’s captaincy following “false reports” that suggested the wicketkeeper-batter was losing his leadership role within the franchise ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season...

Hyderabad, March 25 – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) stand-in captain Ishan Kishan has spoken about his leadership approach ahead of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to commence on March 28.SRH will start their IPL campaign against defending champions Royal...