team strategy

Guwahati, April 7 – Former South African cricketer Faf Du Plessis has cautioned the Hardik Pandya-led team against losing wickets during the powerplay and also to ensure that the Rajasthan Royals don't get a good start.Sooryavanshi has continued his excellent form from the previous season...

Bengaluru, April 6 – Former Chennai Super Kings batter Ambati Rayudu believes the team "stuck to a flawed plan" that ultimately led to a 43-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.CSK had a difficult time with the ball as RCB amassed...

Kolkata, April 5 The Kolkata Knight Riders, struggling and increasingly directionless, need a strong turnaround to overcome their poor start when they face the in-form Punjab Kings in their IPL clash here on Monday.While the three-time champions might point to the absence of key pacers like...

New Delhi, April 4 – David Miller, a left-handed batter for Delhi Capitals (DC), believes that while batting intensity in the IPL should be dictated by the conditions, his team is well-equipped to increase the pace when the pitch and scoreboard allow.DC will begin their home leg against...

Ahmedabad, March 24 Gujarat Titans have laid out their clear strategy for IPL 2026, with head coach Ashish Nehra emphasizing that the team remains committed to competing and winning and does not plan to change its current playing style.Since joining IPL in 2022, Gujarat Titans have been one of...

Jaipur, March 19 Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag said on Thursday that Sanju Samson's absence cannot be filled in their team, comparing the challenge to replacing stalwarts like Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli.Sanju, who led the Royals from 2021 to 2025, was traded to Chennai Super Kings in a...

New Delhi, March 13 – Former Indian cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra believes that Rohit Sharma should remain on the field for the entire duration of a T20 match instead of being used as an Impact Player by the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).Chopra said that it...

Kolkata, March 2 – Indian opener Sanju Samson said he switched off his phone and social media to listen to himself and maintain his self-belief during a difficult period, which ended with his match-winning 97 in the Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against the West Indies on Sunday.Samson...

Chennai, February 27 – Chennaiyin FC will face a tough challenge at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar when they play against Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 on Sunday, with the Marina Machans seeking their first win of the campaign.A brace from Farukh Choudhary powered...

Chennai, February 25 Zimbabwe all-rounder Ryan Burl acknowledged the challenge of playing against India in their own territory, but expressed hope that the pressure of playing a crucial T20 World Cup game in front of a vocal home crowd could help his team defeat Suryakumar Yadav's team on...

Ahmedabad, February 25 Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj believes that staying at one venue does not give South Africa a significant advantage, saying that the key lies in adapting quicker than the opposition as they prepare for a crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against the West Indies here on...

Ahmedabad, February 23 All it took was a calm mind, limited movement, and strong intent, said South African batsman David Miller, as he spoke about how his team successfully neutralized Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash here.South Africa...

New Delhi, Feb 22 – Former South Africa all-rounder Robin Peterson believes that South Africa's familiarity with Ahmedabad will be a crucial factor in their Super Eights clash against India in the Men’s T20 World Cup, to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.Peterson highlighted the...

Chennai, February 13 What turned the game in their favour was batting with the right intent and making every effort to grind out runs on a difficult wicket, said United States captain Monank Patel after his side ended a two-match losing streak with a commanding 93-run win over the Netherlands in...

Colombo, February 10 Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan said on Tuesday that they will approach their high-profile clash against India with a positive and attacking mindset.Pakistan called off its boycott of the match against India late on Monday night. The two teams will meet in a marquee...