Month: May 2024

Batting at a strike rate of 209.41 this IPL season, Abhishek Sharma on Sunday received the biggest compliment of his life when premier pacer Pat Cummins said he wouldn’t like to bowl at the explosive left-hander as “it’s scary”. In the ongoing edition of the league, Abhishek has put fear in the minds of bowlers,

Virat Kohli was pivotal to RCB’s win over CSK© AFP Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continued their rampant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, securing their sixth consecutive win of the season to qualify for the playoffs. Up against 5-time champions Chennai Super Kings in their final league game of the season, RCB put

After finishing their disastrous campaign at the bottom of the points table, Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mark Boucher acknowledged the team’s difficulties while emphasising the need for patience and careful consideration before making changes. After losing to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 18 runs, Mumbai’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season came to

Table of Contents In a significant milestone, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star Abhishek Sharma has etched his name into the annals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) history by surpassing an iconic record previously held by Indian cricketing maestro Virat Kohli. Abhishek Sharma surpasses Virat Kohli The 23-year-old prodigy has set a new benchmark for the

RR finisihed at third spot in IPL 2024 points table.© BCCI Rajasthan Royals paid the price for their shoddy show during the business end as a washout of their final IPL league game against table toppers Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday pushed them to third place behind Sunrisers Hyderabad. While KKR finished the league engagements

Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer Harshal Patel levelled with Australian pacer Andrew Tye to become the player with the highest number of wickets for the franchise in a single Indian Premier League (IPL) edition on Sunday. Harshal accomplished this feat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their final league stage game. In the game, Harshal took 2/49

Table of Contents Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) delivered a commanding performance against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Bengaluru, sealing their spot in the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. CSK required just 17 runs off the final over to qualify for the playoffs despite a potential loss. However, Yash Dayal held his nerves,

File photo of Rohit Sharma© X (formerly Twitter) It has been a disappointing IPL 2024 season for Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma and Mumbai Indians. The veteran batter was able to score 417 runs in 14 matches with an average of 32.08 but inconsistency ended up being an issue for his team. MI also

IPL 2024 title decider will be held between the winner of Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2.© BCCI The stage is set for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs with all four spots now confirmed. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were the first team to qualify for the playoffs, followed by the early pace-setters Rajasthan Royals, who

Table of Contents In an electrifying 69th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) emerged victorious against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-scoring encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The win propelled SRH to the second position on the points table, as they clinched a narrow victory by

Table of Contents Former England cricketer David Lloyd weighs in on the longstanding debate surrounding Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, two iconic figures in Indian cricket. Since Kohli emerged as a modern great, discussions have intensified regarding who holds the title of the greatest Indian cricketer of all time. Record-breaking achievements Kohli recently achieved a

Table of Contents The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will mark its ninth edition in 2024, solidifying its status as the world’s premier global T20 tournament. Since its inaugural event in 2007, which saw India emerged victorious, the T20 World Cup has grown in stature and excitement with each passing season. Despite India’s triumph in

Australian skipper Pat Cummins opened up about his role in England batter Jonny Bairstow’s controversial stumping during the second Ashes Test last year, which proved to be a turning point in the series, igniting England’s motivation to bounce back from a scoreline of 0-2 to draw the series 2-2. During the second Test of the

Faf Du Plessis took a ‘superman’ catch to leave both fans and experts stunned during the IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. During the 15th over of the CSK innings, Mitchell Santner tried to hit a low full-toss from Mohammed Siraj over mid-off and it looked like Faf

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Chris Gayle joined his old teammate Virat Kohli in the franchise’s dressing room at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on Saturday. Gayle who once opened the innings alongside Virat Kohli for RCB, was elated to see his former side securing a heroic victory against Chennai Super Kings to qualify for Indian

Abhishek Sharma bossed Punjab Kings bowlers with yet another explosive half-century as Sunrisers Hyderabad cruised to a four-wicket win in the IPL in Hyderabad on Sunday. Opting to bat on a flat track, Punjab Kings posted an imposing 214/5 riding on Prabhsimran Singh’s 45-ball 71 and skipper Jitesh Sharma’s final over heroics. But SRH looked

A washout means Rajasthan Royals would have to settle for the third spot.© BCCI Rain has interrupted the proceedings for the last game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Guwahati. Toss was delayed due to rain with RR needing a win to finish in the

Virat Kohli in action© BCCI Royal Challengers Bengaluru scripted history and entered the Playoffs of IPL 2024 with a stunning 27-run victory over Chennai Super Kings. Batting first, RCB posted a whopping total of 218/5 with skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli scoring 54 and 47 runs respectively. To keep their net run-rate superior,

Table of Contents The Indian Premier League (IPL) is in its 17th season in 2024, reaffirming its status as the world’s premier franchise cricket league. Since its inception in 2008, the IPL has captivated cricket fans globally with its mix of high-octane cricket, star-studded teams, and thrilling matches. The inaugural season saw Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Table of Contents Former Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rohit Sharma has expressed strong discontent over a privacy breach by the IPL broadcaster, Star Sports. In his social media post on X (formerly Twitter), Rohit accused Star Sports of recording and airing private conversations between players during training sessions and match days. Star Sports recording private

Table of Contents The ongoing 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed an unprecedented surge in six-hitting, reshaping the dynamics of the game. Batters have elevated the art of power-hitting to new heights, transforming matches into breathtaking displays of brute force and precision. Monstrous sixes: Defying gravity In this season’s IPL, the

Table of Contents Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) edged past Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 4 wickets in the 69th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday. Punjab Kings Set Up Big Total Electing to bat first, PBKS posted a formidable total of 214/5 on the board. Openers

Yash Dayal completed his redemption story as the young fast bowler produced a brilliant show in the final over against MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a massive win over Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. Thanks to the win, RCB became the final team to book their spot in the

IPL 2024: SRH beat PBKS by 4 wickets© BCCI Sunrisers Hyderabad crushed Punjab Kings by four wickets to end the league phase of the Indian Premier League with 17 points at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. Chasing 215, SRH overhauled the target with five balls to spare after opener Abhishek Sharma

Table of Contents Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling coach Eric Simons has addressed the ongoing speculations surrounding the retirement of legendary cricketer MS Dhoni from the Indian Premier League (IPL). As Dhoni nears the age of 43, there is growing curiosity about whether he will continue playing or retire from the IPL. Despite the widespread

Table of Contents With MS Dhoni’s future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) remaining uncertain after Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) exit from IPL 2024, the official IPL social media channels have released a heartwarming video celebrating the legendary cricketer’s remarkable feat in the tournament. A Glorious Journey The video, titled “Vibe MSD. A feeling that

Royal Challengers Bengaluru booked their spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs with a thrilling victory over Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. Faf Du Plessis and Cameron Green took RCB to a score above 200 and Yash Dayal produced a disciplined display of fast bowling to clinch the victory. It was a huge achievement for RCB

Team RCB in action© BCCI Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes Rajat Patidar changed the game for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru with his quick-fire knock against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. RCB ended CSK’s title defence by becoming the first team to qualify for the playoffs after having just

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), pacer Yash Dayal expressed how teammate Mohammed Siraj helped him off the field and reflected on his journey as a player with the Red and Gold franchise. Dayal proved to be the star for RCB, defending 11 runs in the last over against MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, getting Dhoni’s prized