cricket strategy

Guwahati, March 30 – Veteran left-arm spin bowler Ravindra Jadeja marked his return to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) after 17 years with a double-wicket dismissal against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the ACA Stadium, and said he felt "pink looks good" on him.Jadeja's spell of 2/18 – where he...

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...

Hyderabad, March 29 Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) struggles in the powerplay with the bat and ineffective bowling led to their six-wicket loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2026 opener played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium...

New Delhi, March 27. Former Indian left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan believes that Sanju Samson could be the natural successor to MS Dhoni's role at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), adding that the wicketkeeper-batsman is someone fans can "identify with and connect with."Dhoni has led CSK to five IPL...

Ahmedabad, March 26 Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill became the latest Indian cricketer to criticize the Impact Player rule in the IPL on Wednesday, saying "it takes the skill out of the game".Other Indian players who have expressed their concerns about the rule include Rohit Sharma, Hardik...

New Delhi, March 26 – Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Rohit Sharma should remain on the field for the entire duration of a T20 match, rather than being used as an Impact Player by the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).Rohit, who holds the record...

New Delhi, March 24 – Former South African player has opposed the idea of sending Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stalwart MS Dhoni higher up in the batting order in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will begin on March 28, stating that the former captain's strength...

In New Delhi, March 23, Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani has stated that the franchise has found a solution to their top-order problems by acquiring fresh talent like Prithvi Shaw, Ben Duckett, and Pathum Nissanka through the auction ahead of the 2026 IPL season, which begins on March 28...

Wellington, March 22 – After scoring a match-winning 57 to guide South Africa to a series-levelling victory over New Zealand in the fourth T20I, wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen said his aim while batting was to wait for the ball and simply try to play according to what was in front of...

March 22, New Delhi: Kapil Dev has praised Team India for its impressive performances in the shortest format of the game. Speaking exclusively to DD, Kapil Dev congratulated the team on defending the T20 World Cup title and delivering fantastic cricket over the past few years.However, the...

New Delhi, March 21 Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said that Mumbai Indians (MI) have an advantage over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the debate over the greatest Indian Premier League (IPL) team, citing MI's role in providing match-winning players to the Indian team."When choosing...

Mumbai, March 21 – With a strong squad at their disposal, the Gujarat Titans team management will face a challenge in determining their playing combination for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.The Shubman Gill-led side will need to make a key decision regarding the roles of two...

New Delhi, March 19 Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble believes flamboyant opener Abhishek Sharma needs to strike the right balance between aggression and longevity at the crease, much like the explosive Virender Sehwag did during his career.The 25-year-old Abhishek has been one of the...

Jaipur, March 19 – Rajasthan Royals (RR) head coach Kumar Sangakkara stated that the franchise had focused on strengthening several aspects of the team before the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, including improving batting depth and increasing options in the spin bowling department.RR...

Jaipur, March 19 Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag said on Thursday that the void left by Sanju Samson's departure to Chennai Super Kings cannot be filled, as finding a replacement for the T20 World Cup hero is as impossible as replacing stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the...

New Delhi, March 18 – Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that things will be different and more challenging for Indian stalwart Virat Kohli in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), as the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain is playing only the ODI...

New Delhi, March 16 – Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal launched a scathing criticism of the national side after their defeat to Bangladesh in the three-match ODI series. Pakistan, led by Shaheen Afridi, lost the series 2-1 after suffering an 11-run defeat in the deciding match...

New Delhi, March 11 – With the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to begin on March 28, former India captain Anil Kumble reflected on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s long-awaited title triumph last year, crediting both Virat Kohli’s influence and the team’s improved bowling unit...

Karachi, March 9 Pakistan's white-ball coach Mike Hesson says the exclusion of senior players such as Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, and Naseem Shah from the One-day series in Bangladesh should not be interpreted as punishment for poor performance in the recently concluded T20 World Cup.Coming under...

In Barbados, the focus was on breaking a curse, while in Ahmedabad, it was about building a kingdom. Simply put, India's current dominance in the shortest format of cricket is unprecedented in cricketing history.India's 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final, securing their first-ever...