Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla has lauded Virat Kohli's exceptional batting prowess following RCB’s commanding nine-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. Kohli's unbeaten 62 guided RCB to a decisive chase, showcasing his ability to lead the chase. Kohli’s opening partner, Phil Salt, also smacked 65 off 33 to set up RCB’s chase. "That's how he is, isn't it? And…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed to a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Sunday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. RCB’s chase of 174 got off to a shattering start, with Phil Salt, blazing 65. Completing him well was chase master Virat Kohli , who remained unbeaten for 62, leading the side to a much-needed win. After Salt’s dismissal, it was Virat Kohli who…
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been ruled out of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) with a thumb injury. Das, who suffered the injury during the training, will be replaced by Australian wicketkeeper Ben McDermott , the franchise stated. This will be McDermott’s maiden PSL stint; however, he has experience having featured for the Hobart Hurricanes side that won their maiden BBL title earlier this year.
Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are gearing up for their upcoming clash in the ongoing IPL, scheduled to be held on Sunday at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Both teams are aiming to bounce back from recent setbacks. Coming off defeats in their previous matches, RR and RCB will be determined to return to winning ways and keep their hopes of a successful season alive. RR suffered a heartbreaking loss to Gujarat Titans (GT), while RCB were…
In a high-scoring showdown in Hyderabad on Saturday, the home team Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a scintillating performance to chase down a mammoth target of 246 set by Punjab Kings , securing a dominant eight-wicket victory. The chase was led by monstrous knocks from openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma who powered SRH to victory with an extraordinary barrage of sixes. Travis Head blasted (66) runs off just…
Lucknow Super Giants delivered a commanding performance on Saturday in Lucknow, crushing Gujarat Titans by six wickets and putting an end to their four-match winning streak in emphatic style. After being asked to bat, Titans looked in good shape early on, thanks to solid knocks from their openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan , who continued with their rich form, hitting classy knocks of 60 and 56 respectively.…
Former Indian cricket team batter Aakash Chopra was left impressed after KL Rahul single-handedly propelled Delhi Capitals to an impressive six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Thursday in Bengaluru. Rahul’s explosive innings of 93 off 53 was the driving force behind DC’s successful chase of a modest total of 163, which they accomplished in just 17.5…
New Zealand allrounder Glenn Phillips has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing Indian Premier League with a groin injury. Phillips copped the injury while fielding in Gujarat Titans' game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 6. Phillips, who didn’t play any game for the side, was on as a substitute fielder during GT’s game against SRH. According to an official statement from the franchise “Glenn Phillips has returned to New…
Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants are getting ready for their clash in the 26th match of the Indian Premier League on Saturday in Lucknow. This encounter is going to be crucial as both teams have demonstrated exceptional form leading up to this match. GT have been in outstanding form this season, riding a wave of success with four successive victories. Their recent success is highlighted by a dominant performance by their top-order batters…
Chennai Super Kings have crashed to another upset in the ongoing Indian Premier League after they were handed an eight-wicket defeat by Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday at MA Chidambaram Stadium. CSK recorded their lowest-ever IPL total at home, tumbling to 103/9 in 20 overs. Opting to field first, KKR restricted CSK to a modest total of 103 runs. Vijay Shankar and Shivam Dube were the standout performers for…
Young England batter Harry Brook , who was recently named England’s white-ball captain, succeeding Jos Buttler , who quit after England's disappointing Champions Trophy campaign, has broken his silence on his decision to withdraw from the Indian Premier League . In IPL, Brook was due to represent Delhi Capitals, but days ahead of the start of the IPL, Brook pulled out of his IPL deal. As a result, he now faces a two-year ban…
Ruturaj Gaikwad has broken his silence after being ruled out of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League due to an elbow injury. The injury, which he picked up during CSK's clash against Rajasthan Royals on March 30, has brought a sad end to his IPL campaign. Though he participated in the next two games in spite of the injury, it finally put him on the sidelines. In his absence, legendary MS Dhoni will take the reins for the rest of the tournament.
