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New Chandigarh, April 11 – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Ishan Kishan acknowledged that his team fell short in execution despite posting a competitive total, after suffering a 6-wicket defeat against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the PCA New...

Chennai, April 11 – Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Tristan Stubbs is hopeful that the team can regain its winning momentum and overcome their recent defeat against the Gujarat Titans (GT) to gain momentum in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 when they play against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in...

Chennai, April 11 – Senior Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Shivam Dube believes that the team has gained enough momentum from their recent performances to turn the corner and secure a victory in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in...

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...

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...

Kolkata, April 10 – Indian Premier League (IPL)'s new superstar, Mukul Choudhary, revealed an important piece of advice from captain Rishabh Pant, which helped him remain calm under pressure as he played a match-winning innings of 54 runs for his team, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), against Kolkata...

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)...

Kolkata, April 10 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane admitted that their three-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League 2026 was a tough loss, as they suffered another close defeat at Eden Gardens on Thursday.Coming in to bat first, KKR posted a...

New Delhi, April 9 Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar defended Delhi Capitals batter David Miller for his decision not to take a single in the IPL thriller against Gujarat Titans, which cost his team the match, saying the South African's intention was understandable.Needing two off two to...

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...

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 7 – Cameron Green's slow start to the 2026 IPL season has begun to draw attention, with the high-priced all-rounder yet to find consistency for Kolkata Knight Riders after three outings. Former Australia captain Aaron Finch weighed in on Green's form, suggesting that while not...

Bengaluru, April 6 Head coach Stephen Fleming downplayed Sanju Samson's underwhelming performance in IPL 2026, saying the wicketkeeper-batsman is "going through the process of connecting" with Chennai Super Kings, and he is "desperate" to score runs and contribute to the team's success.Samson...

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 4 – Ahead of the high-profile clash between the Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium, England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler shared his thoughts on the evolution of T20 cricket, noting that the new dynamics have seen young, up-and-coming players...

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...

Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton said that his focus at the top of the order is on managing threats and making the most of the powerplay in afternoon games. MI, the five-time champions, are taking on Delhi Capitals in their first afternoon game of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley...

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...

New Delhi, April 3 Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jaywardene on Friday backed young Afghan mystery spinner Allah Ghazanfar, saying having a bowler with his unique abilities gives the team an advantage in all conditions.The 20-year-old came under scrutiny after leaking 51 runs in Mumbai's...

Kolkata, April 3 – Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has credited a "special person" for helping him regain his rhythm after a challenging period marked by injuries, but he chose to keep the individual's identity private for now.The 22-year-old, seen as a potential successor...