Rohit Sharma’s birthday blues: IPL slump continues for ‘Hitman’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket community flooded social media with birthday messages for Rohit Sharma, the team’s all-format captain, who turned 37 on Wednesday.Rohit, also known as ‘Hitman’ by his fans, took the field during the Mumbai Indians‘ IPL 2024 match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket…

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‘MI camp is divided’: Michael Clarke on why Mumbai Indians haven’t performed well in IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes that winning major tournaments relies on teamwork rather than individual brilliance. He suspects that the Mumbai Indians camp is divided into factions, preventing players from working together effectively. Following the abrupt pre-season change in captaincy, with Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma, the five-time champions are in disarray.To…

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‘If Ganguly couldn’t read this pitch…’: Former India cricketer slams Delhi Capitals’ decision to bat first against KKR | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals‘ decision to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Monday proved to be a costly one as they posted a below-par total of 153/9. KKR comfortably chased down the target with seven wickets in hand and 21 deliveries to spare, solidifying their second spot in the IPL…

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Watch: Net bowler Mukesh Kumar impresses with Bumrah-esque action in a viral video | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru net bowler Mukesh Kumar has garnered widespread attention after a viral video showcased his striking resemblance to Indian cricket team star Jasprit Bumrah in bowling action.Formerly associated with Gujarat Titans in 2022, Mukesh Kumar’s impeccable imitation of Bumrah’s action has captivated fans and pundits alike, sparking excitement and fueling hopes…

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IPL 2024: Will the return of Mayank Yadav be too hot to handle for Mumbai Indians against Lucknow Super Giants? | Cricket News – Times of India

LUCKNOW: In a shot in the arm for Lucknow Super Giants, young pace sensation Mayank Yadav, who got injured earlier in the season, is all set to play against Mumbai Indians here on Tuesday.IPL 2024: Results | Points Tableā€œHe has passed all the fitness tests and is in the probable XII for the match. He…

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‘The right amount of Salt’: Gautam Gambhir celebrates Phil Salt’s heroics in style as KKR crush Delhi Capitals | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders registered a commanding victory over Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens on Monday, propelled by the explosive batting of Phil Salt. As the dust settled on the scintillating encounter, it was former KKR skipper and current mentor Gautam Gambhir‘s social media post that encapsulated…

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‘Hugs & kisses’: Shah Rukh Khan reunites with Sourav Ganguly at Eden Gardens – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bollywood icon and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan shared a special moment with former India captain Sourav Ganguly during the IPL clash between KKR and Delhi Capitals at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday.Ganguly, who played a pivotal role as KKR’s star player and inaugural captain in the 2008…

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Goa Police bust IPL betting racket, apprehend 16 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Goa Crime Branch Police made a breakthrough on Monday by apprehending 16 individuals allegedly involved in an Indian Premier League cricket betting racket.According to police reports, the operation unfolded following intelligence gathered regarding illicit betting operations. Acting swiftly on the tip-off, the authorities conducted a raid at a location in Porvorim, North…

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‘Sunil Narine does not attend team meetings, and I would…’: KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer after a 7-wicket win over DC | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a dominating display, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cruised to a commanding seven-wicket victory over the formidable Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens on Monday.Despite DC’s recent high-scoring performances, including two instances of surpassing the 220-run mark in their last three games, they faltered to a…

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KKR’s Phil Salt breaks Sourav Ganguly’s 14-year-old record at Eden Gardens | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders explosive batsman Phil Salt etched his name into the record books, breaking a 14-year-old milestone previously held by none other than Sourav Ganguly at Eden Gardens.It was the IPL season of 2024 when Salt’s dazzling performances lit up the stadium and captured the imagination of fans. In just six innings,…

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