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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...

Guwahati, April 11 For a young cricketer, a few words of praise from superstar Virat Kohli can feel like a standing ovation, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had his moment after yet another breathtaking performance in the IPL.The 15-year-old continues to build a reputation for fearless play, taking...

New Delhi, April 10 – Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has praised Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) young batsman Mukul Choudhary, stating that his ability to finish innings and his powerful flicks helped the team win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by three wickets, similar to the...

New Delhi, April 10 Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif has criticised Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant despite the team's win over Kolkata Knight Riders, saying the wicketkeeper-batter must improve his game awareness and take more responsibility for consistent results.Despite...

Kolkata, April 10 Mukul Choudhary grew up watching MS Dhoni finish games, dreaming of doing the same one day.On Thursday night at Eden Gardens, the 21-year-old rookie batter from Rajasthan turned that dream into reality with a stunning six-hitting display, helping Lucknow Super Giants secure a...

Kolkata, April 9 Mukul Choudhary said his sole focus during the chase was to stay until the end, a strategy that ultimately helped Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) achieve a thrilling victory in the final over against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 15th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL)...

New Delhi, April 9 Rashid Khan believes he has finally regained the rhythm that eluded him following his back surgery in 2023.An undisputed great of the shortest format, Rashid went through a horror last season when he took just nine wickets in 15 games for Gujarat Titans. This was after an...

Kolkata, April 8 – The struggling Kolkata Knight Riders, who have won three times, have confirmed that Sunil Narine has recovered from his illness and has returned to training ahead of their match against the Lucknow Super Giants. Varun Chakravarthy remains uncertain due to a finger injury...

New Delhi, April 8 Mumbai Indians appeared to lack intent and purpose in their 27-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals, said former India captain Anil Kumble, as he lauded young swashbuckler Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his "brilliant" offensive against pace ace Jasprit Bumrah in an IPL clash in Guwahati...

Sydney, April 7 Former Australian opener David Warner was arrested on Tuesday for drunk driving after he exceeded the permissible limits during a random breath test in Maroubra.Warner is scheduled to appear in court next month, according to 7News.According to the report, Maroubra police...

New Delhi, April 7 – Indian cricketer Devdutt Padikkal has admitted that returning to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) proved to be a turning point in his career, as it gave him clarity about the kind of cricket he wanted to play.In 2025, Padikkal...

New Delhi, April 6 – New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has yet to get a chance to play for Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 2026 IPL. However, the tall pacer stated that when the opportunity arises, he anticipates taking on the responsibility of bowling with the new ball, although he admits that...

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...

Bangalore, April 5 Pleased with his game-changing 70 off 25 balls, RCB's Australian batsman Tim David credited his superb performance against CSK to the guidance provided by his batting coach, Dinesh Karthik, which helped him prepare for these conditions.David, whom his captain Rajat Patidar...

New Delhi, April 4 – Mumbai Indians (MI) stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted that his team was 15-20 runs short with the bat, which led to their defeat against Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.On a slow pitch where shot-making was difficult...

New Delhi, April 3 – Delhi Capitals (DC) left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav believes that focusing on strengths and maintaining an aggressive mindset are crucial for spinners to succeed in high-scoring matches. He emphasizes that his confidence comes from meticulous preparation and a...

Kolkata, April 2 – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy said he was relieved to finally deliver a decisive performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, adding that his all-round efforts in the 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders were something he had been eager to...

Bengaluru, April 2: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finishers Jitesh Sharma and Romario Shepherd discussed their on-field chemistry, highlighting how their contrasting styles make them a challenging pair for bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they prepare for...

New Delhi, April 2 This is just the beginning of Mohammed Shami's journey to redemption, said former India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara on Thursday, referring to the veteran seamer's economical spell for Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL match against Delhi Capitals.The out-of-favour Indian pacer...

New Delhi, April 2 – Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has praised young batter Sameer Rizvi after his unbeaten 70 off 47 balls helped Delhi Capitals (DC) secure a dominant six-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL)...