team performance

Jammu and Kashmir continued their impressive performance in the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026, winning both their opening matches in Ranchi, Jharkhand.In their second match, J&K secured a dominant 14-0 victory over Hockey Rajasthan in a Pool B, Division ‘C’...

Tirupati, April 4 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar, along with wicketkeeper batsman Jitesh Sharma, offered prayers at the sacred Tirumala temple on Saturday ahead of the team's next match against the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier...

Chennai, April 4 Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer credited his team's explosive start and collective batting effort for chasing down a 200-plus total against Chennai Super Kings, highlighting the confidence within the group and a dressing-room mindset focused on internal standards rather than...

Chennai, April 3 Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed disappointment after a five-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League match here on Friday, admitting that despite fielding a balanced attack of three fast bowlers and two spin bowlers, they simply had a bad...

Chennai, April 3 – Ruturaj Gaikwad felt that Chennai Super Kings had put up a strong total on a pitch that favored bowlers, but admitted that their inability to maintain sustained pressure with the ball ultimately proved costly, as they suffered their second consecutive defeat against Punjab...

New Delhi, April 3 Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav downplayed concerns about the team's top-order struggles on Friday, asserting that there was no need to "panic" after just one game.The Capitals had a shaky start in their tournament opener, suffering a top-order collapse before Sameer...

Kolkata, April 3 – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane motivated the players after the three-time champions suffered a 65-run loss against the 2016 winners, Sunrisers Hyderabad, in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Eden Gardens on Thursday.Despite the second consecutive...

New Delhi, April 3 – Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has made an early prediction of the four teams that could make it into the playoffs of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, after watching the first round matches, where every franchise played at least one match.The former...

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 3 – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Abhishek Sharma received a 25% fine and a demerit point after violating the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).The match referee ruled that Abhishek violated Article 2.3 of the IPL Code of Conduct...

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...

Kolkata, April 3 – Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Ishan Kishan praised his team's collective effort after their dominant 65-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at Eden Gardens, stating he was pleased to see every player contribute to the team's...

Kolkata, April 2 – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy said he was relieved to finally deliver a decisive performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, adding that his all-round efforts in the 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders were something he had been eager to...

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...

Kolkata, April 2 – Kolkata Knight Riders' veteran off-spinner Sunil Narine has said that momentum remains the key factor in T20 cricket, adding that one has to be positive, courageous, and continue playing good cricket, as the franchise aims to get off to a strong start in the 2026 IPL points...

New Delhi, April 2 This is just the beginning of Mohammed Shami's journey to redemption, said former India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara on Thursday, referring to the veteran seamer's economical spell for Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL match against Delhi Capitals.The out-of-favour Indian pacer...

New Delhi, April 2 – Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has praised young batter Sameer Rizvi after his unbeaten 70 off 47 balls helped Delhi Capitals (DC) secure a dominant six-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL)...

Raipur, April 2 – When Kiran Pisda stepped up to take a penalty kick against Arunachal Pradesh in the semi-finals of the Khelo India Tribal Games, she drew on all her experience handling challenges and setbacks, which only strengthened her resilience.At 24, Kiran is likely at the peak of her...

New Delhi, April 2 – After the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) lost to the Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in their opening IPL 2026 match, franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka rallied behind the team and captain Rishabh Pant, saying that the team's story this season is "far from over."While LSG...