NEW DELHI: West Indian cricket legend Brian Lara and former England captain Kevin Pietersen offered insightful analysis after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 20 runs in their IPL encounter.Lara pointed out MI’s bowling deficiencies, beyond the formidable Jasprit Bumrah. He emphasized the lack of support for Bumrah, stating, “Their bowling is…
NEW DELHI: A cryptic post by former India opening batter Wasim Jaffer has ignited speculation regarding the future of Chennai Super Kings‘ stalwart, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, following their victory over Mumbai Indians in a thrilling IPL encounter.Despite Rohit Sharma‘s heroic unbeaten century, Mumbai Indians fell short by 20 runs in their chase against Chennai Super…
NEW DELHI: That the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni enjoys immense popularity all over the country is a well-known fact.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEAnd as it is highly likely that this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) might be his last, there is a touch of nostalgia and farewell…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings emerged victorious with a gripping 20-run win against Mumbai Indians, despite Rohit Sharma’s stellar century in a pulsating encounter at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a target of 207, Mumbai Indians fell short, managing only 186/6 in their allotted 20 overs, with Rohit Sharma remaining unbeaten on a magnificent…
NEW DELHI: According to Eric Simmons, bowling consultant for the Chennai Super Kings, techniques that work against Mahendra Singh Dhoni in training sessions also tend to function effectively in real-world scenarios. Dhoni is the “batting template” for the team’s death bowling.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEDhoni came out for the…
NEW DELHI: It was time for handshakes and hugs after a high-octane clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEBoth the teams, both five-time champions, have plenty of star power and the match lived up to its…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma‘s valiant unbeaten 105 wasn’t enough to steer Mumbai Indians to victory as they fell short by 20 runs against Chennai Super Kings. Following the victory, CSK’s captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, lauded the impact of “young wicket-keeper” MS Dhoni, whose explosive cameo at the death turned the tide in their favour. Gaikwad acknowledged…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians faced a heartbreak at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night as Rohit Sharma‘s spectacular century failed to secure victory against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2024 clash. Despite Rohit’s unbeaten 105 off 63 balls, his second IPL ton, Mumbai Indians couldn’t chase down Chennai’s total, resulting in a 20-run…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians‘ batting coach and former all-rounder Kieron Pollard has come out in staunch defense of Hardik Pandya. Following Mumbai Indians’ IPL match against Chennai Super Kings where Pandya faced significant scrutiny for his performance, Pollard rallied behind his teammate, asserting that cricket is a team game and calling for support rather than…
“Don’t bowl length in the death overs” was a maxim often used by commentators, coaches, and experts when they saw bowlers disappear into the stands in the closing stages of ODIs and T20s.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEWith bats getting bigger and the batters getting stronger, length balls were often…
