NEW DELHI: As Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) prepare for their Sunday matchup against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar expressed confidence that his team would win the Indian Premier League (IPL).SRH defeated Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs in Qualifier 2 on Friday to reach the final. However, they…
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson lauded pacer Sandeep Sharma‘s standout performance following the team’s heartbreaking 36-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2, which dashed their hopes of reaching the IPL 2024 final.Despite the Royals’ overall struggles, Sandeep’s precise swinging deliveries shone through on a night dominated by spinners. The 31-year-old speedster delivered…
NEW DELHI: Navjot Singh Sidhu, the charismatic former cricketer-turned-commentator and politician, has never shied away from expressing his opinions, especially when it comes to recognising young talents.In an enthralling encounter in Chennai, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their berth in the IPL 2024 title clash against Kolkata Knight Riders by clinching a convincing 36-run victory over Rajasthan…
NEW DELHI: As Rajasthan Royals‘ Sanju Samson perished to a part-timer Abhishek Sharma for a lowly 10 (11) the Qualifier 2 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Friday, the skipper attracted sharp criticism on social media for his underwhelming performance in the knock-out game.Samson, who has had a poor record in IPL playoffs, continued…
NEW DELHI: Wallajah Road, a long stretch that leads to the MA Chidambaram Stadium, presented an unusual sight at around 6 pm, especially on an IPL match day. The road, typically a hive of activity, was enveloped in an eerie quietness as the Qualifier 2 between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad unfolded on Friday.The area,…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s loss in the Eliminator clash on Wednesday against Rajasthan Royals ended their dream second half run as they crashed out of IPL 2024.Unable to defend a par 172, the defeat in the knock-out game halted RCB‘s six-match winning streak. Although RCB did claw back in game for a brief period…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart Dinesh Karthik has brought his remarkable Indian Premier League career to an end following RCB‘s defeat in the Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday. Karthik, who had subtly hinted that this IPL season would be his last, was given a guard of honour by his teammates after the…
NEW DELHI: Dinesh Karthik, the top finisher for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, may have played his final cricket match in the Indian Premier League (IPL).The RCB walked away with their wings melted and scorched after soaring high with six straight victories. Their aspirations of a season straight out of a fairytale were dashed on Wednesday when…
NEW DELHI: In a thrilling moment during the IPL 2024 Eliminator, Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s Virat Kohli showcased his fielding brilliance with a spectacular throw to dismiss Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Dhruv Jurel.Kohli’s lightning-fast reflexes and pinpoint accuracy caught Jurel short as he attempted a second run at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.Positioned…
NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Shane Watson issued a heartfelt apology to the franchise’s fans for his performance in the 2016 IPL final in an event at the Presidency University in Bengaluru. Watson, who played for RCB in the 2016 and 2017 seasons after a successful stint with Rajasthan Royals from 2008 to…
