strike rate

New Delhi, April 9 – Babar Azam found himself at the center of a heated discussion after a post-match press conference in the Pakistan Super League 2026, where he was compared to Virat Kohli.The Peshawar Zalmi captain, who led his team to a tense victory in the last ball against the Hyderabad...

New Delhi, April 4 Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and Cheteshwar Pujara praised young batters Ayush Mhatre and Priyansh Arya for their fearless batting approach and ability to focus on the present, rather than dwelling on the past.Priyansh Arya ignited the chase with a strong start...

Kolkata, April 3 – Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane defended his batting approach after a 65-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and responded to critics questioning his strike rate and intent, saying they were jealous and had a specific agenda against him.Rahane had a slow...

Kolkata, April 3 – Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has responded to criticism regarding his strike rate, suggesting that there is a “certain agenda” and an element of “jealousy” behind the comments.The criticism arose after KKR suffered a 65-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad on...

Kolkata, April 2 Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane said on Thursday that people who are talking about his strike rate in the IPL have a "certain agenda" against him and are "jealous" of the success he has achieved.Rahane's strike rate has been a major talking point, especially since...

Bengaluru, March 29 Devdutt Padikkal elegantly hit Jaydev Unadkat's full-length ball on his pads over backward square leg for a six.This was not an unusual sight for a batter who considers flicks one of their go-to shots.However, it was unprecedented because Devdutt rarely hits a six off the...

New Delhi, March 27 Sai Sudharsan is prioritizing versatility over high strike rates as he prepares for the IPL, after returning from a rib injury. He has been working on his skills after a challenging period with the Indian Test team.The 24-year-old, who scored 759 runs at a strike rate of...

Ashutosh Sharma believes his playing career hasn't undergone any major changes, but he firmly believes that visualization and constant practice will help him succeed, particularly when finishing crucial innings for Delhi Capitals in the 2026 IPL."There haven't been any major changes. I enjoy...

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...

New Delhi, February 22 – Former South Africa player Faf du Plessis has backed Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson's decision not to send Babar Azam to bat in the top order in the ongoing T20 World Cup, saying that the right-hander's strike rate is not in line with the needs of the modern powerplay...

New Delhi, Feb 21 – Former India cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjape believes that Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya will be key assets for the defending champions in their Super Eights campaign against South Africa in Ahmedabad, starting on Sunday.In the league matches, Bumrah has...