NEW DELHI: The stage is set for an eagerly anticipated showdown between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings on Saturday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with both teams vying for a spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs.RCB have staged a remarkable turnaround in the tournament. Despite languishing at the bottom of the table after…
NEW DELHI: The city of Hyderabad experienced heavy rainfall on Thursday, but the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won’t be too concerned about the possibility of their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Gujarat Titans being washed out due to the weather conditions.If the match is called off, then the teams will be awarded one point each,…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders‘ star opening batsman and spinner Sunil Narine has been showcasing his exceptional skills in the ongoing IPL 2024 and his performances have been instrumental in his team’s success. Narine’s batting prowess is well-known, as he possesses the ability to give his team a blistering start. His aggressive approach and penchant…
NEW DELHI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni is still batting well, so Michael Hussey, the batting coach for the Chennai Super Kings, hopes the charismatic player will stick around for a few more years.A day before the 2024 season officially began, the 42-year-old Dhoni shocked everyone by resigning as team captain. The side was turned over to…
NEW DELHI: All must have heard the legendary story of David vs Goliath. In the story Goliath was the giant.But in the Mumbai Indians camp, it’s David who’s the giant. The Singapore-born Australia all-rounder stands tall at 6’5″. Now imagine Ishan Kishan, who is 5’6″ going up against the big David.This is what happens in…
Not just cricket, Virat Kohli has influenced the sporting world like none other over the past decade, which also played a role in cricket being included in the Olympic programme for the Los Angeles 2028 edition of the Games. And as the Indian batting icon’s hunger for runs refuses to cease, it’s quite natural for…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders have clinched the coveted top position on the points table in the 2024 Indian Premier League, marking the first time in the league’s history that the franchise has achieved this feat.The confirmation of KKR’s top-of-the-table finish came following Punjab Kings‘ victory over Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday, sealing their fate as…
Punjab Kings secured a five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday, buoyed by an exceptional all-round performance from skipper Sam Curran. While the win provided Punjab with a consolation victory, it dealt a blow to Rajasthan’s aspirations of clinching a top-two finish in the league stage, coming on the heels of their confirmation for a…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has offered insightful advice to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, suggesting that the franchise should prioritize investing in Indian players if they aim to clinch the Indian Premier League trophy in the future.Speaking on Star Sports, Kaif lauded RCB‘s recent resurgence in the tournament despite facing six consecutive losses earlier…
NEW DELHI: Sourav Ganguly, the director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals, believes that Rishabh Pant is an instinctive captain whose leadership qualities would develop with time and experience.Following a horrifying vehicle accident in December 2022, the stunning wicket-keeper batsman made a long and arduous recovery before making a comeback to competitive cricket.IPL ORANGE CAP…
