Cricket

DC skipper Axar outlines reason behind limited action with ball

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel shed light on his ideology behind the rotation of his bowlers, the reason behind his limited outing with the ball, and one area they can improve as the 18th Indian Premier League (IPL) slowly heads towards the business end of its group stage.

2025-04-22T21:06:05.148840+00:00 IST

"Failed to score 9 runs in two consecutive matches...":Jaideep

Following Rajasthan Royals' (RR) successive defeats from seemingly winning positions in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Jaideep Bihani, Convenor of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA), has raised serious concerns at alleged "match fixing" and called for an official probe into the team's performance--particularly their recent loss to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

2025-04-22T20:29:10.529053+00:00 IST

LSG captain Pant reveals reason of late arrival with bat vs DC

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant outlined the reason behind holding himself back in the batting order and put emphasis on the need to "regroup and realign" following a thumping eight-wicket defeat in their home den on Tuesday in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-04-22T19:57:51.208301+00:00 IST

 "Mitchell Marsh's wicket was really crucial": Mukesh Kumar

Delhi Capitals' (DC) seamer Mukesh Kumar produced a match-winning spell, picking up 4/33 in his four overs to help restrict Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to 159/6, which the Capitals chased down comfortably in 17.5 overs in Lucknow. His impactful performance earned him the Player of the Match award in what turned out to be a dominant outing for the Delhi side. Mukesh played a pivotal role in turning the tide for DC, especially during the middle overs, where his variations and disciplined bowling dismantled the LSG batting. He picked up key wickets, including the crucial dismissal of Mitchell Marsh, who was looking well-set on 45.

2025-04-22T19:56:58.783954+00:00 IST

KL topples Warner's record, fastest batter to score 5000 IPL runs

KL Rahul established his proficiency as a prolific batter and surpassed stalwarts David Warner, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to become the fastest to reach 5000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-04-22T18:19:53.035197+00:00 IST

KL Rahul's record-shattering fifty sets up 8-wicket win for DC

KL Rahul's belligerent display and Abhishek Porel's composed half-century lifted Delhi Capitals to an 8-wicket triumph against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

2025-04-22T17:38:06.865534+00:00 IST

Simon Helmot confident ahead of clash against Mumbai Indians

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) assistant coach Simon Helmot addressed the media ahead of their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Mumbai Indians (MI), highlighting the importance of sticking to their game plan while acknowledging the strength of their opponents.

2025-04-22T17:31:36.807837+00:00 IST

Cricket Scotland and Hamza Tahir reach "amicable resolution"

Cricket Scotland on Tuesday confirmed that the board has reached an "amicable resolution" with its ex-player Hamza Tahir, who alleged that he was a victim of racial discrimination when he announced his retirement from international cricket last June.

2025-04-22T16:52:16.519516+00:00 IST

Mitchell Marsh completes 1000 IPL runs; Starc torments Pooran

Lucknow Super Giants batter Mitchell Marsh completed 1000 IPL runs with his explosive 45 while Delhi Capitals pace spearhead Mitchell Starc continued to be a walking nightmare for the in-form Nicholas Pooran in the pulsating clash in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday.

2025-04-22T16:16:35.306725+00:00 IST

Rayudu hails Sai Sudharsan's classical batting approach

Former India cricketer and JioStar expert Ambati Rayudu has heaped praise on Gujarat Titans' (GT) batter Sai Sudharsan for his composed and classical batting performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The young left-hander has impressed fans and experts alike with his traditional approach, becoming one of the standout performers of the tournament.

2025-04-22T16:01:34.317646+00:00 IST

Delhi Capitals stifle LSG middle order after fiery start

In a gripping Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, Delhi Capitals (DC) bowlers made a strong comeback in the middle overs to restrict Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to 159/6, despite a brisk start by the hosts.

2025-04-22T15:59:53.779917+00:00 IST

Pujara opens up on KKR's poor batting performance

India veteran Cheteshwar Pujara shared his thoughts on the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) poor batting performance against Gujarat Titans (GT) during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash at the Eden Gardens on Monday.

2025-04-22T15:37:45.559315+00:00 IST

Eoin Morgan critiques KKR's lack of fight after 39-run loss

Former England captain and JioStar expert Eoin Morgan has delivered a pointed assessment of the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) disappointing performance against the Gujarat Titans (GT), highlighting their failure to bounce back and questioning the tactical changes made by the side in the crucial encounter. Speaking on JioHotstar after Gujarat Titans secured a 39-run win, Morgan dissected the recurring issues plaguing the KKR lineup this season. "Kolkata Knight Riders have simply not bounced back as well as we would have liked them to," he said.

2025-04-22T14:48:52.773884+00:00 IST

Eoin Morgan applauds Prasidh Krishna's impactful spell

Gujarat Titans' (GT) seamer Prasidh Krishna continues to impress in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, earning high praise from former England skipper Eoin Morgan for his rhythm, pace, and control--particularly in the crucial middle overs.

2025-04-22T14:16:57.226282+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals win toss, opt to bowl against LSG

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

2025-04-22T14:02:37.408296+00:00 IST

Wankhede Stadium to host T20 Mumbai League season 3

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Tuesday officially announced that the iconic Wankhede Stadium will host Season 3 of the highly anticipated T20 Mumbai League 2025.

2025-04-22T13:35:10.166439+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: CSK, RR repeat offenders in dropping catches

Catching efficiency has emerged as one of the key talking points in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), with Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals being the biggest culprits.

2025-04-22T13:03:55.208340+00:00 IST

Shubman Gill’s masterclass at Eden draws praise from Rayudu

On a challenging Eden Gardens pitch that offered little to stroke-makers, Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill produced a batting masterclass to guide his side to a convincing 39-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Gill's elegant 90 off 55 deliveries, studded with 10 boundaries and 3 sixes, helped GT post a formidable total that proved beyond KKR's reach. Former India batter and JioStar expert Ambati Rayudu lauded Gill's knock, highlighting how the young opener adapted to the sluggish surface and turned the momentum in Gujarat's favour. "It all started with Harshit Rana bowling those two wide deliveries--Gill was struggling a bit before that. But after that, he really found his rhythm," Rayudu said on JioHotstar.

2025-04-22T12:54:48.010171+00:00 IST

Aaron Finch opens up on Venkatesh Iyer's struggle against spin

Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch took a dig at Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) left-hand batter Venkatesh Iyer for his lack of intent during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Eden Gardens on Monday.

2025-04-22T12:21:44.328951+00:00 IST

"Far from finished": Hasan Ali sends strong message to selectors

Karachi Kings speedster Hasan Ali sent a strong message to the selection committee by stating he is "far from finished" and wants to contribute "more" to Pakistan by carrying his scorching form in Pakistan Super League to national duties.

2025-04-22T11:05:30.878583+00:00 IST

PAK, BAN players rise in latest ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings

Pakistan and Bangladesh players moved up in the latest ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings on Tuesday following their exceptional performance in booking their side's spot in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup which will take place later this year, as per the ICC official website.

2025-04-22T09:10:50.767368+00:00 IST