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Lucknow, April 11 Gujarat Titans assistant coach Vijay Dahiya on Saturday backed all-rounder Rashid Khan, insisting that proven performers don't need to reinvent themselves even if their performance dips.Rashid, a star in the shorter format, had a disappointing last season, taking only nine...

Mumbai, April 11 – Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard congratulated the team's former captain, Rohit Sharma, on completing 15 years with the franchise. He delivered a heartfelt speech in the dressing room, praising Rohit for his commitment and inspiring the younger players.Rohit began...

Guwahati, April 11 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Dinesh Karthik praised his team's character and fighting spirit despite a six-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their third match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Barsapara Stadium on Friday."It's important to...

Kolkata, April 10 Mukul Choudhary's journey was shaped by both his family's sacrifice and his natural talent. Even before he got married, his father, Dalip, had already decided that his son would be a cricketer.To make this vision a reality, the family sold their home, endured social...

New Delhi, April 10 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) legendary all-rounder Andre Russell has admitted that his first match-day experience as the team’s power coach in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 felt a little different, as he didn’t know what to do while sitting on the bench.“In my first...

Mumbai, April 9 A special court here on Thursday denied bail to a local cricket coach, accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl trainee on multiple occasions, citing the seriousness of the offense.Special Judge Surekha Sinha, while hearing cases under the Protection of Children from...

In New Delhi, Delhi Capitals (DC) bowling coach Munaf Patel praised South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, describing him as a smart, self-aware bowler who understands Indian conditions well and is one of the easiest overseas players to work with in the dressing room.Ngidi has stepped up to...

New Delhi, April 7 Delhi Capitals have won their first two games without Mitchell Starc, but bowling coach Munaf Patel wants his key bowler to join the team as soon as possible, as he believes "no bowler in the IPL is bigger than him".According to Munaf, Starc is comparable to only Jasprit...

Colombo, April 7 The newly appointed head coach of the Sri Lanka women's cricket team, Jamie Siddons, urged the players on Tuesday to work hard to improve their skills and compete more effectively against top teams like India, Australia, and England.Sri Lanka will face England, New Zealand...

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...

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...

Mumbai, April 3 – Auqib Nabi, a fast bowler from Jammu and Kashmir, shared his humble beginnings, citing Parvez Rasool and Dale Steyn as inspirations. He also credited Irfan Pathan, a former Indian cricketer, for his debut with the state team. Delhi Capitals' pacer Auqib Nabi discussed his...

Colombo, April 2 – Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Thursday the appointment of Ryan van Niekerk as the new bowling coach and Jordan Gregory as fielding and spin bowling coach, effective from April 15.According to an official statement, both coaches will oversee their respective...

London, April 2 – The England women's cricket team has appointed Tom Smith as their new assistant coach ahead of the upcoming 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, which begins on June 12. The former left-arm spinner has taken nearly 400 wickets across all formats during his professional playing career...

Bengaluru, April 2 – Former Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik, who has transitioned into a batting coaching role at Royal Challengers Bengaluru after previously representing the franchise, spoke about his role, saying that his job is to understand the needs of each player and help them prepare...

Sydney, March 31 Cameron Green is facing immense pressure both in the IPL and within the Australian cricket setup, but the all-rounder has the ability to succeed and build a "successful career," according to his national coach, Andrew McDonald.Captain Ajinkya Rahane's comments about Green's...

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...

Guwahati, March 30 Rajasthan Royals (RR) fast bowler Jofra Archer said the franchise has built a squad with enough depth to reach the playoffs this season, adding that he was determined to stay fit and play for the entirety of the 2026 IPL.RR, the 2008 IPL champions, finished ninth last year...

March 30 After a historic debut, the prodigious Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns for his second IPL season with the Rajasthan Royals, aiming to dominate bowlers and excel in the powerplay.Sooryavanshi, who played seven matches for RR last season, scoring 252 runs, including a blistering century in...

Mumbai, March 30 Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20 captain, who played as a substitute in Mumbai Indians' IPL opener here, was a precautionary measure due to a minor injury he was nursing, said head coach Mahela Jayawardene, insisting that there were no "unnecessary stories" to be found in this...