team performance

New Delhi, March 31 – The Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Devajit Saikia, praised the efforts of the ground staff and organizers after the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) commenced on time despite...

Guwahati, March 30 Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old batting sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, said on Monday that the team's senior players and support staff, including head coach Kumar Sangakkara, have given him the freedom to continue playing his aggressive game.The 15-year-old prodigy smashed a...

Mullanpur, March 30 Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden has praised captain Shubman Gill for his growth as a batter and leader, saying the India star's clarity of thought and modern-day confidence have shaped his evolution at the highest level.GT will face Punjab Kings in their IPL...

New Delhi, March 30 – As Mumbai Indians have finally broken one of the IPL’s most puzzling streaks, head coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed that the long-standing curse had remained a recurring theme within the dressing room, making its end as much a mental breakthrough as a statistical one.A...

Bengaluru, March 29 – Head coach Daniel Vettori motivated the players after Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) six-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, calling the performance "rusty but far...

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...

Bengaluru, March 29 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain praised former captain Virat Kohli after his unbeaten 69-run innings helped the team register a dominant 6-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) played at the M...

Bengaluru, March 29 The iconic Virat Kohli believes taking breaks from the game at regular intervals has helped him stay mentally fresh and avoid burnout, as he started the 2026 season by scoring his 28th IPL half-century.Kohli's 69 off 38 balls, with five sixes and as many fours, powered...

Bengaluru, March 28 – Veteran batter Virat Kohli said his recent ODI form played a crucial role in helping him maintain rhythm and momentum as he returned to T20 cricket with an unbeaten 69 and starred in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s emphatic six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL...

Bengaluru, March 28 Sunrisers Hyderabad staged a remarkable comeback to post a challenging total of 201 for nine against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match of the 2026 Indian Premier League here on Saturday.Batting first, stand-in captain Ishan Kishan led SRH with a brilliant 80...

Los Angeles, March 28 The National Basketball Association (NBA) is considering significant changes to its draft lottery system amid growing concern that some teams are intentionally losing games to improve their chances of securing top picks, a practice known as "tanking" that the league...

London, March 27 – Tottenham Hotspur Women have awarded head coach Martin Ho a new, long-term contract after a promising debut season in the Women's Super League (WSL). The 35-year-old, who joined from Norwegian club SK Brann in July 2025, has made an immediate impact, leading Spurs to a strong...

Ahmedabad, March 26 Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill said that his team's focus in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season will be on consistently scoring big totals, as the 2022 champions look to win another title when the ten-team competition begins on March 28."Ultimately...

Ahmedabad, March 26 Shubman Gill said on Thursday that he has nothing to prove in the upcoming IPL after being dropped from the Indian team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.Gill was the India vice-captain in the shortest format but was dropped to accommodate Sanju Samson in the top order. India...

Ahmedabad, March 26 Shubman Gill said on Thursday that he has nothing to prove in the upcoming IPL after being dropped from the Indian team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.Gill was the India vice-captain in the shortest format but was dropped to accommodate Sanju Samson in the top order. India...

Christchurch, March 25 – Stand-in captain Jimmy Neesham admitted that New Zealand’s lackluster performances in the final matches cost them the T20I series against the South African cricket team, after the hosts lost by 33 runs in the deciding match at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Wednesday...

New Delhi, March 25: With a revamped squad and valuable lessons learned, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has outlined the franchise's evolution heading into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, stating that having reached the playoffs twice is "not good enough" as the team now...

Christchurch, March 25 – A brilliant all-round performance, led by Amelia Kerr's 105-run innings and a two-wicket haul, guided New Zealand to a commanding 92-run victory over South Africa in the fifth WT20I at Hagley Oval, securing the five-game series 4-1.Batting first, with Amelia scoring...

Ahmedabad, March 23 Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has said that his calmness in the game comes from being himself and having belief and security within his team here on Monday ahead of IPL 2026.Gill, who was not part of India's T20 World Cup-winning side, will return to the shortest...

New Delhi, March 23 Head coach Ricky Ponting has urged Punjab Kings players to be physically, technically, and mentally sharp, drawing confidence from their strong performance last season.Punjab Kings reached the IPL final last year after a decade, but a title eluded them as Royal Challengers...