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NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were in a pickle prior to the start of the match when skipper Shreyas Iyer was completely flummoxed by the fact that has been given two playing XIs and he didn’t even know what to say when asked about team combination at the toss in the IPL match against…
NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya‘s tough times don’t seem to be ending, and the Mumbai Indians skipper continues to bear the brunt from the fans after the team’s dismal start to the IPL 2024.Hardik, who took over as skipper this season in place of the five-time IPL-winning captain Rohit Sharma, had a challenging start to his…
NEW DELHI: Whenever Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir pit against each other, the focus shifts on their rivalry more than the match as the duo were involved in a heated exchange on the field in the past.They both had a verbal altercation during IPL 2023 when Gambhir, now Kolkata Knight Riders‘s mentor, was associated with…
As Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders gear up for an epic clash in IPL 2024, cricket enthusiasts in the USA are eager to catch all the action live. Despite recent victories, both teams are grappling with areas needing improvement. RCB’s batting lineup, apart from Virat Kohli’s standout performance, has struggled to find consistency,…
Hardik Pandya‘s tough time as the new Mumbai Indians‘ (MI) skipper continued with a second consecutive defeat, but besides the team’s performance, it’s Hardik’s moves on and around the field that are being closely watched by fans, who have been trolling the allrounder mercilessly. In another such incident following MI’s 31-run loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad,…
NEW DELHI: Young batter Riyan Parag emerged as the architect of Rajasthan Royals’ triumph over Delhi Capitals in the IPL match held on Thursday. Despite battling illness for the past three days, Parag’s remarkable innings of 84 not out off 45 balls spearheaded Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling 12-run victory.Addressing his health struggles during the…
NEW DELHI: Australian cricket star Steve Smith has expressed admiration for former Indian and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni, highlighting his unparalleled cricketing acumen and leadership prowess. Speaking on Star Sports, Smith praised Dhoni, emphasizing that there’s no one in India who surpasses the 42-year-old’s understanding of the game. Smith, who shared the…
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals emerged triumphant against Delhi Capitals in a thrilling Indian Premier League clash at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday. The hero of the day was none other than young sensation Riyan Parag, whose scintillating unbeaten 84 off just 45 balls orchestrated Rajasthan’s commanding victory. The clash, held at a packed…
NEW DELHI: Young Rajasthan Royals pacer Avesh Khan held his nerves to deliver an outstanding final over, handing Delhi Capitals their second successive defeat of the IPL 2024 season in Jaipur on Thursday.Needing 17 off the last over, Delhi could all manage 4 runs courtesy fine yorker length deliveries by Avesh as Rajasthan registered 12-run…
