NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has expressed his belief that Pakistan may struggle to overcome India in the upcoming T20 World Cup due to what he perceives as a “mental block” when facing their arch-rivals in ICC events.The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan is scheduled for June 9 in New York, marking…
NEW DELHI: He may have been targeted over his so-called slow strike rate in T20 cricket but there is no iota of doubt that Virat Kohli is still the best batsman in the country across formats.Virat is the Orange Cap holder in this edition of the IPL with 634 runs in 12 matches, his runs…
NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal on Tuesday achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first Indian bowler to take 350 wickets in T20 cricket history. This outstanding achievement showcases his exceptional skill and consistency in the shortest format of the game.Rajasthan Royals spinner Chahal got to the landmark during the IPL match against Delhi Capitals with…
NEW DELHI: The rise of the Indian Premier League has significantly impacted the careers of international cricketers and reshaped the dynamics of the sport globally. Former Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan and New Zealand’s Ross Taylor shared their perspectives on how the IPL has influenced players’ priorities and provided financial security, allowing them to focus…
NEW DELHI: When the Twenty20 World Cup starts in the Americas next month, Kolkata Knight Riders and Australia pacer Mitchell Starc feels that the absence of the Impact player rule from the Indian Premier League will make the captains play more strategically.Teams have been batting with greater boldness and fearlessness since the impact player rule…
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched a sensational one-run victory against table-topping Rajasthan Royals in a high-octane Indian Premier League clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday. The match concluded with a dramatic final ball, leaving fans on the edge of their seats including SRH co-owner Kavya Maran.Needing just two runs off…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders witnessed a staggering display of power-hitting from the Punjab Kings, who etched their name in the annals of T20 cricket history with a breathtaking run chase at the Eden Gardens, overshadowing a moment of contention involving KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir.Punjab Kings chased down a formidable target of 262 runs with…
NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan shed light on the deep involvement of Punjab Kings co-owner and Bollywood actress Preity Zinta with the team, revealing intriguing details during a mid-innings discussion on Star Sports, before Punjab Kings’ stunning run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders.Pathan, who represented Punjab Kings in the IPL for three years,…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan‘s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi took to social media platform X to shower praise on star batter Mohammad Rizwan, dubbing him the “Bradman of T20 cricket” after he crossed the remarkable milestone of 3000 T20I runs.Rizwan’s achievement came during the third T20I match against New Zealand, where he scored 22 off 21…
NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has voiced concerns over the plight of bowlers in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024, calling for measures to protect them amidst the relentless onslaught of batters.Speaking on the official broadcaster, Gavaskar proposed a solution to address the imbalance between bat and ball in T20 cricket. IPL 2024: POINTS…
