MUMBAI: As expected, there was plenty of discussion on player retentions in the 10 IPL owners’ meeting with BCCI’s top officials at the BCCI headquarters on Wednesday evening, with some franchises even questioning the need for a mega auction later this year, but no consensus was achieved in the nearly four-hour long meeting.BCCI secretary Jay…
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy enjoyed a breakthrough season in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). His performance, marked by both batting display and bowling contributions, solidified his position as a key player for his franchise.Reddy’s contributions with the bat were significant, accumulating 303 runs in 13 matches. This impressive run…
NEW DELHI: As the Indian Premier League prepares for a mega-auction before the 2025 season, a report suggested that Chennai Super Kings are planning for a future without their iconic captain, MS Dhoni. With Dhoni likely to play his final season next year, CSK have already appointed Ruturaj Gaikwad as his successor in the captaincy…
NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul is reportedly considering an exit from the franchise before the commencement of the 2025 Indian Premier League season. A report from Dainik Jagran suggests that the relationship between Rahul and the Lucknow-based franchise has taken a turn for the worse.The incident that sparked speculation occurred a few…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to meet IPL owners at the end of this month to discuss various topics including player retention policies, the Right to Match (RTM) option, and the salary cap for players, Cricbuzz reported.However, the exact date of the much-anticipated meeting has not been…
NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of the Indian cricket team, expressed his gratitude to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and their fans as he steps down from his role as the franchise’s coach. Under his guidance, KKR clinched their first IPL title in ten years during the recent season.The Board of…
NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel made a startling revelation about the IPL franchise, highlighting the team culture which has always been about individuals rather than fostering a cohesive team environment.Parthiv shared his thoughts on the franchise’s focus during his time with the squad. He mentioned that the team revolved around…
NEW DELHI: One of the most controversial talking points of the 2024 Indian Premier League was the heated exchange between Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka and team skipper KL Rahul. The incident occurred after LSG’s heavy defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who chased down a target of 166 in just 9.4 overs, winning by 10…
NEW DELHI: When Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir met during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) earlier this year, all expected sparks to fly.Instead, the two firebrand cricketers from Delhi shared a warm embrace choosing to let bygones be bygones.It was one of the heartwarming…
NEW DELHI: Matthew Hayden, a former Australian opening batsman, expressed his support for Virat Kohli on Wednesday, stating that he believes the Indian cricketer will perform well in the Caribbean phase of the T20 World Cup.Hayden highlighted Kohli’s ability to evaluate various playing conditions and surfaces, which he believes makes him an exceptional batsman on…
