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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 […]

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, […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Umran Malik, who hails from Jammu, has emerged as the sensation of the Indian Premier League 2022. Playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Malik has snapped up 15 wickets so far in just nine matches, including a five-wicket haul against Gujarat Titans. But statistics in his case are just a footnote. What has caught the fancy of […]

Indian Premier League is often called a platform for youngsters to showcase their skills, rub shoulders with international cricketers and earn fame. It has also proven to be a springboard to international cricket for a slew of young cricketers. Stellar performances in the IPL are duly recognised and rewarded with a place in the international […]

  BENGALURU: In match 36 of the ongoing Indian Premier League, Virat Kohli, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, geared up to face this first ball against Sunrisers Hyderabad’s left-arm seamer Marco Jansen. The length was full and the ball was angling away from Kohli who tentatively pushed at it. The thick outside edge from the […]

NEW DELHI: The head coach of Delhi Capitals Ricky Ponting on Wednesday revealed he is relieved and elated to be back after completing the 5-day isolation. The 47-year-old had to isolate himself after one of his family members tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Delhi franchise, though he tested negative, he was isolated as […]