Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2024 did start on a promising note with a win over Mumbai Indians, captained by Hardik Pandya who had left despite leading them in two heady seasons. However, things didn’t turn out as expected for both teams. Gujarat Titans are knocked out of the playoffs race. (IPL-X) For MI, getting Pandya back didn’t have the desired result while it left a gaping hole in GT which they couldn’t fill. Both teams had the dubious distinction of dropping out early from the playoffs race. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the…

New Delhi [India], : Following the loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2024 on Sunday, Delhi Capitals assistant coach Pravin Amre stated that the team missed the likes of wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in the encounter, especially in batting. “It affected our batting line up”: Pravin Amre on Rishabh Pant’s absence in RCB-DC clash RCB continued with their second-half surge, making it five wins in five matches and climbing up to the fifth spot with a 47-run win over DC at their home ground of M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. After losing seven of the first eight…

With the England Cricket Board announcing the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, the writing was on the wall for Rajasthan Royals. The playoff-bound side will miss the services of superstar Jos Buttler, who has left the RR camp in the lead-up to the business end of the T20 tournament on Monday. England’s World Cup-bound players are set to miss the remainder of the IPL 2024 due to their international commitments. England’s T20 World Cup-bound will return home in time for the series against Pakistan(AFP-AP) Under the leadership of England’s Buttler, the defending T20 World Cup champions will warm…

A year back, during the IPL 2023 face-off between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (then Royal Challengers Bangalore) and Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly’s act during the match indicated that all was not well between the two. Later, the two even reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram. However, on Sunday, at the very same venue, Ganguly paid his ultimate respect to the former RCB star after the home team’s 47-run win against DC. Sourav Ganguly met Virat Kohli after RCB vs DC match The rift between Kohli and Ganguly was no secret. In 2021, a…

He is the leading run-getter of the season. No one has crossed fifty more times in the tournament. He is striking them big in the powerplay. He is slog-sweeping the spinners. Virat Kohli is in top form in the competition and is leading the late charge by the Challengers in the tournament. With the World Cup barely three weeks away, it is worth asking – is this the best of Kohli – the batter – in the IPL? What are the attributes which stand out in this edition? How do the numbers stack up against 2016? Virat Kohli is leading…

It will be a thrilling clash between the defending champions Chennai Super Kings and the high-flying Rajasthan Royals at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The latter are on the verge of making it to the playoffs after notching up 16 points with three matches remaining. On the other hand, CSK should safely make it through if they manage to win against RR and against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last match. But if they lose even one, things may become tricky for the five-time champions. IPL Match Today, CSK vs RR(PTI) The Royals succumbed to a defeat against the…

A video shared by Kolkata Knight Riders went viral on Friday evening. While KKR later deleted the video, which comprised of a small conversation between Kolkata’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar and Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma at the Eden Gardens on the sidelines of the their preparations for the IPL 2024 face-off on Saturday, copies of the clip had already been posted from various account on social media. Rohit’s words in the video instantly sparked queries on whether it was his final season at the Mumbai Indians. And former India cricketer Virender Sehwag certainly felt it is. Will Mumbai Indians…

Mumbai Indians have had a forgettable IPL 2024. Months before the start of the season, the franchise was amid controversies following the appointment of Hardik Pandya as its new captain, replacing five-time title-winning skipper Rohit Sharma. The franchise’s own fans were displeased with the move, too, and booed Hardik in the opening few matches of the season. The reception for Hardik was similar at other stadiums, too, as MI faced fan anger over the unceremonious removal of Rohit as their skipper. Rohit Sharma talks to Abhishek Nayar ahead of KKR vs MI match in IPL 2024(X) Consequently, the performances suffered…

The Ajit Agakar-led senior men’s selection committee is set to get a new member very soon, confirmed BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Thursday. Currently, there are four full-time selectors of Team India. Apart from chief selector Agarkar, the other members are former cricketers Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola, and Sridharan Sharath. The Indian selection committee consists of five members but they have been functioning with a four-member team for the year or so. Chief Selector of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Ajit Agarkar(AP) That, however, is set to end very soon, as Jay Shah confirmed…

Virat Kohli’s aggressive batting paid dividends as his 92-run knock led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a resounding 60-run victory over Punjab Kings on Thursday. Kohli’s match-winning knock of runs showcased a blend of classic technique and calculated risk-taking, as he scored his 92 off just 47 deliveries. Over the past many weeks, Kohli faced criticism over his relatively lower strike rate, but he silenced the doubters with his blitzkrieg in Dharamsala.  Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli watches the ball after playing a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match against Punjab Kings(AFP) In post-match interaction, Kohli…