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…
NEW DELHI: The 2024 Indian Premier League has revolutionized T20 cricket, with numerous records being shattered throughout the tournament. During the match between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday, the ongoing season witnessed the highest number of sixes ever hit in a single IPL edition.The game featured a total of 20 sixes, bringing…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra didn’t mince words as he dissected Lucknow Super Giants‘ batting performance in their IPL encounter against Delhi Capitals, which ended in a 19-run defeat for LSG, effectively dimming their playoff prospects.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra expressed frustration over LSG’s top-order failures, particularly Quinton de Kock‘s lackluster form…
After Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday to keep their slender playoffs qualification hopes alive, Rajasthan Royals became the second team to book a spot in the top four of the ongoing Indian Premier League.Only six league matches left in the tournament, and five teams are still in the fray for the two…
NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen responded to criticism of his captaincy, prompted by comments made by Gautam Gambhir regarding the leadership abilities of cricketing icons.Gambhir, known for his outspoken nature, defended Hardik Pandya‘s captaincy amidst scrutiny from Pietersen and former South African cricketer AB de Villiers. In an interview with Sportskeeda, Gambhir remarked,…
