NEW DELHI: Lauding Jasprit Bumrah‘s exceptional bowling performance against Punjab Kings, former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop said the Mumbai Indians‘ bowling spearhead is very knowledgeable about his skills, describing him as a “professor” of fast bowling. Bishop believes Bumrah’s knowledge, articulation and ability to swing the ball in both directions makes him an ideal…
Ashutosh Sharma continues to enhance his big-hitting credentials in this Indian Premier League (IPL) season as the Punjab Kings‘ batsman put a scare in the Mumbai Indians‘ camp before the five-time champions held their nerves to register a nine-run win. POINTS TABLE | ORANGE CAP STANDINGS | PURPLE CAP STANDINGSPunjab’s chase of 193 to win…
NEW DELHI: Ashutosh Sharma gave the Mumbai Indians a significant scare with an electrifying 61, but the five-time champions managed to secure a nine-run victory over the Punjab Kings in the IPL on Thursday.Ashutosh unleashed a barrage of sixes during his 28-ball innings, propelling Punjab from a precarious position to within striking distance of the…
NEW DELHI: West Indian cricket legend Brian Lara and former England captain Kevin Pietersen offered insightful analysis after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 20 runs in their IPL encounter.Lara pointed out MI’s bowling deficiencies, beyond the formidable Jasprit Bumrah. He emphasized the lack of support for Bumrah, stating, “Their bowling is…
NEW DELHI: It was time for handshakes and hugs after a high-octane clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEBoth the teams, both five-time champions, have plenty of star power and the match lived up to its…
“Don’t bowl length in the death overs” was a maxim often used by commentators, coaches, and experts when they saw bowlers disappear into the stands in the closing stages of ODIs and T20s.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEWith bats getting bigger and the batters getting stronger, length balls were often…
NEW DELHI: There’s no bigger clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) than the one between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. It’s a classic rivalry to say the least.Both Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are powerhouse teams, each having won the trophy five times. Whenever they clash, it’s not just a cricket match,…
NEW DELHI: Former spinner Harbhajan Singh showered accolades upon the Indian pace sensation, labeling him as the standout superstar of the ongoing IPL due to his game-changing abilities in the wake of Jasprit Bumrah‘s stellar five-wicket haul against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Speaking on ‘Cricket Live’ with Star Sports, Harbhajan underscored Bumrah’s unparalleled impact, noting, “To…
NEW DELHI: Indian worries about Suryakumar Yadav‘s return to action ahead of the T20 World Cup in June were allayed as the Mumbai Indians batter brushed away the cobwebs with a quick fifty in Thursday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter.The top-ranked batter in T20 Internationals, Suryakumar missed Mumbai’s opening three games of the season while…
NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah‘s exceptional bowling display, marked by a five-wicket haul, dismantled the Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s innings, setting the stage for Mumbai Indians‘ comfortable seven-wicket victory on Thursday.Bumrah’s remarkable figures of 5 for 21 earned him the player-of-the-match award, as he spearheaded Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack, restricting the star-studded RCB lineup to a total…
