NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma share a strong camaraderie that is evident both on and off the cricket field. These two cricketers have played together for many years, building a rapport that transcends the sport. They often engage in friendly banter, but their respect for each other’s abilities is clear.Both players were seen…
NEW DELHI: A huge drama unfolded at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai during a match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). CSK’s star allrounder Ravindra Jadeja became only the third cricketer in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to be dismissed for obstructing the field.With this dismissal, Jadeja joined…
NEW DELHI: With a five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings moved up to the third spot in the standings with 14 points and inched closer to qualifying for the playoffs.Use TOI’s interactive utility to see possible playoff scenariosWe look at the chances of each team:* It is now certain that KKR will either…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has identified a significant flaw in star batter Suryakumar Yadav‘s batting technique, which could be used against him by the rival bowlers in the upcoming T20 World Cup.The cricketer-turned-analyst mentioned that Suryakumar’s footwork could be problematic, especially against fast bowlers. Rayudu suggested that he needs to work on…
NEW DELHI: Will the Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL match be the last for legendary MS Dhoni at the iconic Chepauk?The question set social media in overdrive on Saturday as the possibility of Dhoni playing his last game at home had almost everyone in the state of dejection. The franchise on Sunday also…
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…
