IPL once again a platform for budding talents
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 is at its business end and as the words are engraved on the trophy – ‘Yatra Pratibha Avsara Prapnotihi’, the tournament has been the…
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‘CoA calling Sachin, VVS conflicts tractable means they knew of mess’
By Baidurjo Bhose New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and V.V.S. Laxman have been in the headlines in recent times after it came to the fore that they are engulfed in “tractable”…
‘Local players must perform if team wants to win IPL’
By Baidurjo Bhose New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Just as Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad get ready for the playoffs in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League, Hyderabad…
RCB win fans’ hearts on social media despite poor show
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Despite having a poor season and finishing at the bottom of the table in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) love affair with…
‘Local players must perform if team wish to win IPL’
By Baidurjo Bhose New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Just as Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad get ready for the playoffs in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League, Hyderabad…
IPL management will look into umpire Llong’s act: CoA
By Aakash Kumar New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Committee of Administrators (CoA) has acknowledged that the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has sent them a mail regarding ICC Elite Panel umpire Nigel Llong breaking…
More to DC’s success this year than just a name change
By Aakash Kumar New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) With a new name and a young captain, Delhi Capitals would have hoped to improve their performance and leave a noteworthy impression in the 2019 edition of…
Kohli exceptionally open to ideas: Vettori
Bengaluru, May 6 (IANS) Virat Kohli is exceptionally open to ideas and relies on his intuition as captain, feels Daniel Vettori. Vettori, the bespectacled spin great and former New Zealand captain, has worked with Kohli…
Ness’ personal acts no concern of mine or KXIP: Burman
By Baidurjo Bhose New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) co-owner Ness Wadia’s sentencing in Japan for possessing cannabis has raised questions on whether it will have any impact on the Indian Premier…
Dressing room unrest cost KKR playoff spot
Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) Even as Kolkata Knight Riders failed to make the playoffs, by losing their must-win game against Mumbai Indians on Sunday, it was the manner of surrender that caught the eye bringing…
Wasn’t mentally prepared when I failed Yo-Yo test: Shami
By Baidurjo Bhose New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The last 12 months have been a rollercoaster ride for India pacer Mohammed Shami. From being dropped from the Test team for failing a fitness test in…
Wadia sentencing a personal matter: KXIP co-owner
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab co-owner Mohit Burman on Sunday said that Ness Wadia being sentenced for drug possession while on a skiing holiday in Japan is the latter’s personal matter and…
Rahul one of best openers I’ve batted with: Gayle
Mohali, May 6 (IANS) Heaping praises on his Kings XI Punjab teammate K.L. Rahul, swashbuckling West Indies opener Chris Gayle has said that the Indian batsman was one of the best opening partners he has…
RCB fan cheering Kohli & boys becomes internet sensation
Bengaluru, May 6 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore ended their dismal IPL season with a victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. While the win gave Virat Kohli and his boys something to feel good about, an RCB fan…
There was tension in KKR camp, admits Katich
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Simon Katich has admitted that there was tension in the group during the course of their campaign in this edition of the Indian Premier League…
Lack of foreign stars can hurt SRH in playoffs
By Aakash Kumar New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached it business end. The top four teams have been decided and it will be Mumbai Indians,…
Chennai, Mumbai to lock horns in Qualifier 1
Chennai, May 6 (IANS) The first finalist of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be decided when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Mumbai Indians in the Qualifier 1 at the…
‘Kedar Jadhav should be fit in two weeks’
By Baidurjo Bhose New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Kedar Jadhavs tryst with injuries just dont seem to end. After a few rounds of hamstring injuries in the past season, the vital cog in the Indian…
Really pleased to get MoM for my bowling: Pandya
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) All-rounder Hardik Pandya once again won a match for his team, this time though it was his bowling which helped Mumbai knock out Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) of the tournament. Pandya’s…
Unfair to expect Russell to deliver each time: DK
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowed out of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after suffering a crushing nine-wicket defeat against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their last group stage…