In an Indian Premier League (IPL) season that has seen the most 200-plus totals, a game that had all 20 wickets falling for the first time in 51 matches came as a refreshing leveller on Friday, when Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) breached the Mumbai Indians (MI) fortress at the Wankhede Stadium.IPL 2024: Results | Points…
MUMBAI: Keeping in mind the conditions in the Caribbean, where the wickets are likely to be low, slow and sluggish, the unusually early start timings for India’s matches – 10 am local time – and perhaps also the ordinary form of their pacers barring Jasprit Bumrah, India have clearly devised a bowling plan for the…
NEW DELHI: Despite his lacklustre show with both bat and ball in the ongoing IPL 2024, all-rounder Hardik Pandya was chosen as Team India’s vice-captain for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the United States. India will kick off their World Cup campaign against Ireland in New York on June 5.Following…
NEW DELHI: BCCI announced its 15-man India squad on Tuesday for the upcoming T20 World Cup, set to be hosted in West Indies and USA from June 2 to June 29 this year. Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal, however, has expressed concerns over India’s bowling attack for the upcoming T20 World Cup, particularly the inclusion…
NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants‘ promising fast bowler, Mayank Yadav, endured a setback in his IPL campaign as he was forced off the field after bowling just one ball of his third over due to abdominal soreness on Tuesday. Mayank, who had impressed with his pace and accuracy in the initial matches, was sidelined once…
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…
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…
Agarkar-led selection panel has a tough job to doNEW DELHI: With the deadline to announce the teams for the upcoming T20 World Cup fast approaching, the selection committee and the team management have been working overtime to strike the right combination. By no means, this is going to be a straightforward selection for the Ajit…
When India’s selectors sit down to pick the squad for the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies in June, they will have many batting options to choose from.While seniors like captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been amongst the runs, the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam…
Watching bowlers being smoked to all parts of the ground in the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League on Saturday, former South African fast bowler said that while he is glad to be no longer bowling, the high-scoring games are the ones where a bowler can make himself stand…
