NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has shown remarkable consistency in the IPL 2024, leading the competition with 634 runs from 12 matches this season. Despite his outstanding performance, some critics questioned his strike rate of 153.51, suggesting he wasn’t scoring quickly enough for a top-order batsman.To silence his critics, Kohli responded emphatically by smashing 92 runs…
NEW DELHI: Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, the spin duo of Kolkata Knight Riders, disrupted Mumbai Indians’ momentum after a promising start, securing an 18-run victory in a rain-shortened IPL clash on Saturday.With this win, KKR solidified their playoffs position with two matches remaining, leading the 10-team standings with 18 points. This marks the first…
NEW DELHI: Images of former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma being involved in an intense chat with Kolkata Knight Riders coaches and support staff ahead of their match on Saturday added more spice to the rumours of him leaving the five-time champions ahead of next season.During the rain delay ahead of the toss of MI…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has been handed a one-match ban and fined Rs 30 lakh for the team’s third slow over-rate offence in the IPL 2024, adding a new dimension to their campaign as they gear up for a crucial clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday.The decision stemmed from the team’s…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha has expressed his support for former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma amid criticism over his lacklustre batting performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 season.Taking to X, Ojha wrote, “Cheete Ki Chaal, Baaz Ki Nazar, Aur #Rohirat Ke batsmanship Par Sandeh Nahi Karte….! (The gait of a…
NEW DELHI: The England and Wales Cricket Board‘s (ECB) directive for players to return home for national duty from IPL ahead of the T20 World Cup has sparked debate, with former India captain Sunil Gavaskar calling for decisive action from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and IPL franchises.Expressing his discontent, Gavaskar…
NEW DELHI: He may have been targeted over his so-called slow strike rate in T20 cricket but there is no iota of doubt that Virat Kohli is still the best batsman in the country across formats.Virat is the Orange Cap holder in this edition of the IPL with 634 runs in 12 matches, his runs…
NEW DELHI: During the Indian Premier League 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders achieved a significant milestone by equalling the record for most wins at a single venue, matching the feat of five-time champions Mumbai Indians with 52 victories in the history of the cash-rich league.In a thrilling encounter at Eden Gardens on Saturday, KKR showcased a…
NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson has led Rajasthan Royals with aplomb in IPL 2024. Under Samson’s captaincy, the Royals are at the second spot in the points table. The captain himself is in fine form scoring 471 runs in 11 matches to be at the fifth spot in the list of most run scorers.IPL ORANGE CAP…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians‘ fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the second pacer in Indian Premier League history to take 20 or more wickets in four different seasons. He has matched the achievement of the team’s bowling coach, Lasith Malinga, who also accomplished this feat during his IPL career.Bumrah got…
