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“We felt we had three seamers going in, and obviously we have two good wrist spinners (Noor Ahmad and Rahul Chahar) bowling in tandem, especially in the middle after the powerplay. We felt that, you know, it will help,” said Gaikwad. “But I think, you know, slight off day for…

Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by five wickets, chasing 210 with ease to register their second straight win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK batter Ayush Mhatre starred with 73 as CSK posted 209/5. In reply, Shreyas Iyer’s 50 and strong support helped PBKS complete the chase…

Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar questioned Kolkata Knight Riders’ balance due to Cameron Green not bowling, suggesting a specialist batter may be needed. He also flagged middle-order concerns amid back-to-back losses. Meanwhile, Gavaskar praised Nitish Kumar Reddy’s improved pace and all-round performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad, calling it encouraging for India….

FIDE Master Prasenjit Dutta, a former prodigy from Tripura, runs a chess academy in New Delhi. He mentored Vaibhav Suri, India’s 27th Grandmaster, whose dedication and positional mastery shaped his rise. Today, Suri focuses entirely on supporting young phenom R Praggnanandhaa, applying his deep strategic insight as a coach, analyst,…

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane defended his strike rate after a loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, claiming he has one of the best since 2023. However, data reveals he ranks significantly lower overall, though his powerplay numbers are strong. His strike rate notably dips against spin and in middle overs….

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Yuvraj Singh publicly apologized to cricket legends Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, distancing himself from his father Yograj Singh’s controversial remarks. Yuvraj expressed deep respect for both captains, stating his father’s comments do not reflect his own views. He emphasised his personal discomfort and desire to mend relationships, highlighting his…

Yuvraj Singh revealed how captaincy can be unexpected, citing MS Dhoni’s 2007 appointment despite senior players and his own vice-captaincy. He related this to modern debates, like Abhishek Sharma not leading his franchise, explaining player disappointment when consistent performers are overlooked. Dhoni’s surprise captaincy, however, led to immense success for…

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer is likely to play against Chennai Super Kings after a wrist injury scare. Assistant coach Brad Haddin confirmed no fracture, with swelling reduction and movement recovery being key. Iyer has shown good form in practice. PBKS, with recent success at Chepauk, faces a CSK team…

Despite Sunrisers Hyderabad’s dominant 65-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, all-rounder Abhishek Sharma was fined 25% of his match fees and received one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. Sharma admitted to the Level 1 offense, which occurred during SRH’s explosive 82-run opening stand. …

Abhishek Sharma achieved a significant milestone for Sunrisers Hyderabad, becoming the second player to hit 100 sixes for the franchise. SRH secured their first IPL 2026 win by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs, defending a season-high total of 226/8 with a strong bowling performance. …

MS Dhoni has been spotted training ahead of Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, fueling hopes of an earlier-than-expected return from a calf strain. The veteran captain missed CSK’s opening match defeat, but his presence at practice sessions has boosted fan optimism. …

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs, powered by Heinrich Klaasen’s steady 52 and strong support from Nitish Kumar Reddy. After a rapid start from Head and Abhishek, SRH post 226/8. KKR begin well but collapse due to poor coordination and wickets, getting bowled out for 161 despite…

Cameron Green’s IPL 2026 campaign hit a new low with a peculiar run-out against Sunrisers Hyderabad. After SRH posted a formidable 226, KKR’s chase began explosively. However, a miscommunication in the Powerplay saw Green dismissed for a mere 2, adding to KKR’s early struggles and highlighting a costly hesitation. …

Lucknow Super Giants have clarified the on-field interaction between owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant after their recent defeat. The franchise released a video to counter speculation, emphasizing that “not everything you see is the true story.” This follows a similar public exchange between Goenka and then-captain KL Rahul…