Cricket

"Chinnaswamy deserves some wins as well": RCB batter Padikkal

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Devdutt Padikkal doesn't believe pitch condition is the reason behind their three-match winless streak at M Chinnaswamy Stadium and believes it is time to script stories of success in their home den.

2025-04-21T11:51:02.195456+00:00 IST

It was an impressive debut: Fleming on Mhatre's IPL debut vs MI

Following the loss against the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming praised the young right-hand batter Ayush Mhatre's maiden appearance for the five-time champions in the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league.

2025-04-21T10:01:04.217525+00:00 IST

MI register second-most wins against CSK in IPL

Mumbai Indians equalled the record made by five-time champions Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders of winning most matches against any side while playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-04-21T09:10:31.251547+00:00 IST

Iyer, Kishan make spot as BCCI announce player retention list

Batters Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer have made their names to the list as the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the Annual Player Contracts for Team India (Senior Men) for the 2024-25 season (October 1st, 2024 to September 30th, 2025).

2025-04-21T06:26:26.358149+00:00 IST

"We know he's going change game & momentum": Mahela Jayawardene

Following his match-winning knock against the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday, Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene lauded opener Rohit Sharma's mindset during his rough phase in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

2025-04-21T05:14:15.410429+00:00 IST

Rohit Sharma surpasses Virat Kohli to achieve this landmark in Indian Premier League history

Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma surpassed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart batter Virat Kohli on Sunday to become the player with the most 'Player of the Match' (POTM) awards in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) so far.

2025-04-21T04:47:15.607357+00:00 IST

"Let me take my chance": Suryakumar on return to No. 3 spot

Mumbai Indians' dynamic batter Suryakumar Yadav shared his feelings on batting alongside "legend of the game" Rohit Sharma and weighed in on his return to the number three spot, which allowed him to toy with Chennai Super Kings' spin trial during the clash of heavyweights in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-04-20T20:26:18.274466+00:00 IST

Dhoni reveals what's next for CSK if playoff chances silp away

Captain MS Dhoni assured that despite the odds stacked against them, Chennai Super Kings will try to take a shot at the playoffs. However, in a scenario where the five-time champions fail to breach the Top 4 standings, Dhoni identified the next steps, which revolve around building a "secured" eleven and bouncing back in the next edition of the Indian Premier League.

2025-04-20T19:53:49.486077+00:00 IST

"As a young kid...": Rohit on stand named after him at Wankhede

After silencing critics with a sublime unbeaten 76 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma expressed satisfaction with both his return to form and the team's collective effort. He also spoke emotionally about the honour of having a stand named after him at Wankhede Stadium -- the ground where his cricketing journey began.

2025-04-20T19:28:22.044895+00:00 IST

 "You don't have to worry about Rohit's form": MI skipper Hardik

With his side scoring an emphatic win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya lauded the partnership between Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav and said the team does not worry about their ex-captain's batting form

2025-04-20T18:24:00.147813+00:00 IST

Rohit now second in IPL run-getters chart behind Virat

India skipper and Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma has surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become the second-highest run-getter in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-04-20T18:04:24.146147+00:00 IST

Shouldn’t be judged after two games: Pakistan opener Farhan

Islamabad United's in-form opener Sahibzada Farhan is eyeing a return to Pakistan's national team and a long run in the international circuit while banking on his commanding performances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 and National T20 Cup.

2025-04-20T17:51:58.068597+00:00 IST

Rohit, Suryakumar's fireworks power MI to 9-wicket win

Impressive half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav powered Mumbai Indians (MI) to a powerful nine-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a one-sided Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

2025-04-20T17:42:36.895926+00:00 IST

GT director of cricket Solanki impressed with Gill's captaincy

Gujarat Titans director of cricket Vikram Solanki has been left impressed with Shubman Gill's captaincy and pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj's work rate in the ongoing 18th edition of the Indian Premier League.

2025-04-20T17:29:03.730128+00:00 IST

KKR spin bowling coach speaks on return of Abhishek to coaching

Currently, KKR is placed at number six in the points table halfway through their campaign, with three wins and four losses. Their previous match was a shambolic loss to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in which they were skittled out for 95 runs while chasing a target of 112 runs. Their next clash on Monday will be against a table-topping Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. As KKR struggles, Nayar, part of the 2024 title-winning KKR coaching set-up, returned to the team after being removed as the Indian team's assistant coach.

2025-04-20T17:19:38.303181+00:00 IST

PBKS head coach Ponting admits his side did not bat "well" vs RCB

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting felt that his side didn't bat well enough and emphasised the need to secure victories in their upcoming home fixtures in Dharamsala following their defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-04-20T17:00:38.001193+00:00 IST

Ayush Mhatre becomes youngest to represent CSK in IPL

Ayush Mhatre became the youngest player to represent the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League following his debut for the franchise in the clash of heavyweights against Mumbai Indians on Sunday.

2025-04-20T16:42:32.995526+00:00 IST

A reinvention against slow left-arm spin assists Virat in IPL 202

During the match, Virat did what he does best, staying towards the end and scoring an unbeaten 73 in just 54 balls, with seven fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of 135.19.

2025-04-20T16:11:44.107600+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Fifties from Dube, Jadeja lift CSK to 176/5 against MI

Shivam Dube's fiery fifty, debutant Ayush Mhatre's impressive cameo and Ravindra Jadeja's late blitz lifted Chennai Super Kings to 176/5 against Mumbai Indians in the clash of heavyweights in the ongoing 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday.

2025-04-20T15:58:12.386641+00:00 IST

Should go to Padikkal, don't know why given to me: Virat Kohli on Player of Match award after win over PBKS

Following his side's win over Punjab Kings (PBKS), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star Virat Kohli, who received the 'Player of the Match' award for his fluent half-century, said that the honour should have gone to his batting partner Devdutt Padikkal

2025-04-20T15:49:56.293977+00:00 IST

It was beautiful: RCB skipper Patidar in awe of clinical bowling

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar applauded Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli for executing the plan to perfection, singing a verse for the bowling unit in appreciation of their clinical display, which laid the foundation for their success against Punjab Kings in the ongoing 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-04-20T15:09:16.099486+00:00 IST