‘He gave me the confidence…’: Sunil Narine credits Gautam Gambhir for his resurgence as KKR opener | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a breathtaking exhibition of power-hitting, Sunil Narine showcased his prowess by smashing his maiden century in T20 cricket, guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to a formidable total of 223/6 in the IPL 2024 clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday.Following Rajasthan’s decision to field first, Narine unleashed a barrage of…

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Watch: Avesh Khan grabs a one-handed blinder on his follow-through, takes Samson’s glove and shows it to dressing room | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a breathtaking display of athleticism, Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Avesh Khan stunned spectators with a one-handed blinder on his follow-through to get rid of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Philip Salt in the IPL match at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday.The remarkable feat didn’t end there, as Avesh, in a moment of…

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Sunil Narine becomes third KKR player to achieve this feat in IPL | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sunil Narine, known primarily for his crafty spin bowling, has also showcased his explosive batting skills on numerous occasions in this IPL season. His knack for clearing the boundary ropes with ease, especially in the shortest format of the game makes him a formidable force.The Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder’s consistent batting performances has…

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Luck finally eludes Shreyas Iyer! KKR skipper loses toss against RR despite kissing coin before flipping | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Shreyas Iyer‘s pre-toss ritual of kissing the coin didn’t bring him luck during the IPL 2024 encounter against Rajasthan Royals at the iconic Eden Gardens on Tuesday. Despite his superstitious habit, Iyer found himself on the losing side of the coin toss.This was the third time Iyer did the…

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‘That line about MS Dhoni…’: Adam Gilchrist on Hardik Pandya’s painful comment after Mumbai Indians defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya couldn’t hide his disappointment and pressure after the team suffered their fourth loss in six matches. The dejection was evident on his face as he struggled to control his emotions.The five-time champions had a rough start to the tournament, losing their first three matches consecutively against Gujarat Titans…

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‘Virat Kohli wouldn’t have conceded this many had he bowled…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth expressed his disappointment with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s bowling performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a record-breaking IPL 2024 match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB suffered their sixth defeat in seven games after SRH posted the highest total in IPL history with 287/3, surpassing their previous record of 277…

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‘Half of them don’t even understand English’: Virender Sehwag lambasts RCB management | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s dismal performance in the IPL 2024 campaign has been a cause for concern, and former Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag and Manoj Tiwary have highlighted several issues that need to be addressed. One of the primary concerns raised by Sehwag is the lack of Indian support staff, which he believes is…

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What about Team India regulars?: Irfan Pathan explains why red-hot Dinesh Karthik’s inclusion in T20 World Cup squad is unlikely | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Aged 38, Dinesh Karthik has set the Indian Premier League stage of fire with jaw-dropping performances in the first half of the tournament this season.And with his 35-ball 83 blitzkrieg against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday night, albeit in a losing cause, Karthik made a strong case for himself for his inclusion in Team…

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‘BCCI needs to enforce sale of RCB’: Indian tennis great after franchise’s torrid run in IPL | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Extremely hurt and disappointed just like a million of other Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s fans and supporters, Indian tennis great Mahesh Bhupathi on Monday suggested the sale of the franchise to more ‘caring’ owners. RCB on Monday suffered their fifth straight defeat and sixth in 7 matches. In a run-fest at the Chinnaswamy, RCB…

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