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IPL 2022: How Hardik Defied Naysayers By Leading Titans To Glory

BENGALURU: Before the Indian Premier League began, Gujarat Titans were not among the hot favourites to lift the coveted trophy. Apart from being a new franchise, their appointed captain Hardik Pandya was in the throes of persistent woes. The India all-rounder had not played competitive cricket since the T20 World Cup in September-October last year […]

IPL 2022: Buttler’s ‘Jos’ Puts Royals In Final

PUNE: Riding on Jos Buttler’s fourth century of the season, Rajasthan Royals on Friday defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 7 wickets in the second Qualifier of the Indian Premier League 2022. Chasing 158, Rajasthan got off to a brilliant start as Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal added 61 for the first wicket in just 5 overs. […]

When Our Hearts Skipped A Beat: A Throwback To 3 IPL Finals

PUNE: Indian Premier League (IPL) is a byword for pulsating encounters on the field, razzmatazz and breezy entertainment. A host of teams compete fiercely with each other for two months to lift the coveted trophy. As we gear up for the 2022 final, let’s look at the three IPL finals which were unmitigated heart-stoppers. 2008: […]

T20 Series: Umran, Arshdeep Get Maiden Call-Ups

  BENGALURU: BCCI on Sunday announced the T20 squad for the five-match series at home against South Africa at home. Senior cricketers such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah have been rested. Umran Malik, who enthralled everyone with his supersonic pace in the IPL 2022, and Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh have received […]

IPL 2022: Has Virat Kohli Regained His Mojo?

BENGALURU: Virat Kohli’s form in all formats has been a cause of concern for over two years now. However, on Thursday, the 33-year-old batsman cracked a magnificent 73 off 54 balls and led Royal Challengers Bangalore to an important win against Gujarat Titans. After a long time, he looked in his element and whipped out […]

Is It Curtains For Rahane’s Cricketing Career?

BENGALURU: After playing seven matches for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, Ajinkya Rahane has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the tournament due to a hamstring injury. He picked up the injury in Kolkata’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He is unlikely to feature in the knockouts of the Ranji Trophy, […]

IPL 2022: How Kuldeep Yadav Scripted His Renaissance

  BENGALURU: One of the biggest talking points of the Indian Premier League 2022 is the remarkable reinvention of the left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav. In just 13 matches, playing for Delhi Capitals, Kuldeep has chalked up 20 wickets and is one of the leading wicket-takers in the tournament. Last two years – 2020 and 2021 […]

IPL 2022: Wicket-Keepers Who Have Rocked Opposition’s Boat

BENGALURU: Wicket-keepers play an important role in any team’s prospects, but their importance increases manifold in the T20 format. Not only do they have to don gloves and acquit themselves with distinction, wicketkeepers are also required to come good with the bat and unfurl brisk innings. Here are the three best wicketkeepers of the IPL […]

Power Hit To Power Nap: Single Mom’s Big Boy Pollard Goes Dull This IPL

BENGALURU: The abysmal form of Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard is one of the talking points of the Indian Premier League 2022. The 34-year-old has managed to eke out only 144 runs in 11 innings at a poor average of 14.4. Known as an explosive batsman, even his strike-rate in the tournament has been merely 107.45. […]

Rs 10-Cr Lankan Buy’s Five-For Makes IPL’s Foreign Aces Count

BENGALURU: Wanindu Hasaranga on Sunday once again proved why at present he’s the no.1 bowler in the T20s. He bowled with incredible control and venom to snaffle five wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, the right-arm spinner has already chalked up 21 wickets in 12 matches. He’s the second highest wicket-taker in […]