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New Delhi, April 11 – Suryakumar Yadav, captain of India’s T20I team and a leading batsman, offered thoughtful words to Rohit Sharma, the former captain of Mumbai Indians, who completed 15 years with the franchise. Yadav congratulated Sharma on his achievement while also expressing his wish for...

Mumbai, April 10 – Over its 19-year history, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has brought to the forefront many unknown young Indian pacers who have excelled and made a name for themselves. Ashok Sharma, a lightning-fast bowler for the Gujarat Titans, is the latest local talent who has captured...

New Delhi, April 10 Bowling at speeds of up to 150 kmph carries inherent risks, but the latest IPL sensation, Ashok Sharma, firmly believes that a structured lifestyle, including getting enough sleep, can significantly help in preventing injuries.The Gujarat Giants bowler bowled a blistering...

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...

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 4 – Sameer Rizvi scored his first boundary on Saturday, taking ten deliveries to do so, as Delhi Capitals chased 163 against Mumbai Indians. By the end of the match, Rizvi, a key player, had effectively sealed the victory for Delhi Capitals in the 2026 Indian Premier League...

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 Nitish Kumar Reddy, who played a key role in Sunrisers Hyderabad's 65-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, said he had been waiting for such a performance for a long time, as his all-round performance helped his team register their first win of the IPL season here on...

Bangalore, March 31 RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya believes that the clear environment within the team has enabled them to establish a more relaxed and confident rhythm after their championship win last season."I feel that this year there is a much calmer atmosphere. Last year it was a new...

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...

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...

New Delhi, March 29 – Veteran right-handed batter Manish Pandey, who is one of only four players to have featured in every edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008, says his 19-year journey feels like a whirlwind.Pandey will be playing for Kolkata Knight Riders...

Bengaluru, March 29 All praise for Virat Kohli, former off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says the Indian stalwart continues to "walk the talk" with his unmatched energy and intensity despite having retired from Test and T20I formats.Returning to T20 cricket for the first time since last year's...

In New Delhi, Michael Hussey, Chennai Super Kings' batting coach, who once worked alongside MS Dhoni, believes that Dhoni's greatest strength lies not just in experience, but in his continuous pursuit of improvement.At 44, Dhoni continues to defy time, not just through his presence, but...

Bengaluru, March 28 The iconic Virat Kohli believed that taking periodic breaks from the game has helped him stay mentally fresh and avoid burnout, after scoring his 28th IPL half-century at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.His effort came in RCB's easy six-wicket win against Sunrisers...

New Delhi, March 28: Amid growing speculation and criticism regarding his late arrival for the 2026 IPL, Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has addressed the issue to clarify his circumstances and counter the false reports circulating in the media.Starc, who is contracted to play for Delhi...

In New Delhi, Jos Buttler, a wicketkeeper-batter for Gujarat Titans, stated that the Indian Premier League (IPL), with its 19th edition starting on Saturday, has had the most significant impact on his cricketing career. He added that the conversations he has had during his time in the tournament...

New Delhi, March 27 Delhi Capitals pacer Auqib Nabi said that encouraging words from the franchise's coaching staff during pre-auction trials, particularly from head coach Hemang Badani, gave him the self-belief that an IPL call-up was within reach if he kept performing in domestic cricket...

New Delhi, March 27 – Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan, who finished as the top run-scorer in the 2025 IPL, says that embracing responsibility and developing a new identity were the key takeaways from his successful campaign, adding that the franchise's culture also played a significant...