Cricket

'When doing well, you get into certain bad habits with basics'

Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Aashish Kapoor suggested that even successful cricketers can develop bad habits with basics, either in batting or bowling, when they are performing well.

2025-04-18T18:37:24.630282+00:00 IST

"Quite happy with the results": DC head coach Hemang Badami

Coming off a thrilling Super Over win in their previous match, Delhi Capitals (DC) will look to keep the momentum going when they take on the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

2025-04-18T18:27:15.133969+00:00 IST

Sanju experienced a bit of pain in abdominal area: Dravid

Sanju Samson might miss Rajasthan Royals' (RR) next game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Saturday, as the team is waiting for scan results on a possible side injury,

2025-04-18T18:19:03.928484+00:00 IST

Rajat Patidar second-fastest Indian to score1,000 IPL runs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar has etched his name into the Indian Premier League (IPL) record books by becoming the second-fastest Indian to reach 1000 runs in the tournament's history. Patidar achieved the milestone in 30 innings, putting him behind only Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan, who reached the mark in 25 innings.

2025-04-18T18:09:38.965792+00:00 IST

MCA adds star power to T20 Mumbai League

The announcement was made during a press conference held in Mumbai in the presence of Rohit Sharma, MCA President Ajinkya Naik, and members of both the Apex Council and the League Governing Council, along with team operators

2025-04-18T18:07:04.032553+00:00 IST

Hardik Pandya is one of best all-rounders in world: Boucher 

Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher is impressed with Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya's all-round performance, especially his bowling in the middle overs.

2025-04-18T18:01:52.079678+00:00 IST

Punjab Kings restrict Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 95/9

Punjab Kings' bowlers stuck to their plans and restricted Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 95/9 in the rain-curtailed match in which each side will get to play 14 overs.

2025-04-18T17:59:54.489389+00:00 IST

IPL turns 18: A look at the eventful journey

The inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) season was held in 2008, a year after the first T20 World Cup, and has since grown into a global cricketing phenomenon.

2025-04-18T17:29:16.696422+00:00 IST

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer wins toss, opts to bowl against RCB

RCB are placed at No. 3 on the points table, while PBKS find themselves at No. 4. Both teams have four wins and two defeats after playing six games each.

2025-04-18T16:27:11.329440+00:00 IST

RCB vs PBKS toss delayed due to rain

In their previous match in Jaipur, RCB successfully chased down a 174-run target against the Rajasthan Royals, winning by nine wickets and 15 balls to spare. Devdutt Padikkal contributed nicely, and Phil Salt and Virat Kohli scored half-centuries. With figures of 1/29 in four overs, Krunal Pandya was the standout bowler for RCB.

2025-04-18T14:42:35.037809+00:00 IST

BCCI Ombudsman imposes lifetime ban on Bhamrah

The Ombudsman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday imposed a lifetime ban on Gurmeet Singh Bhamrah, the owner of a Mumbai T20 League team, for violating BCCI's Anti-Corruption Code over allegations of attempting to fix a match.

2025-04-18T13:25:19.041508+00:00 IST

CSK sign Dewald Brevis as injury replacement for Gurjapneet Singh

Despite entering the IPL 2025 auction with a base price of Rs 75 lakh, Brevis went unsold. However, he's been in great form lately, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer in both South Africa's one-day and first-class competitions. Though still early in his career, the 21-year-old has already drawn comparisons to AB de Villiers and is often called 'Baby AB'.

2025-04-18T12:39:22.152140+00:00 IST

"I knew I was gonna play a role with ball": Will Jacks

Following his all-around performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder Will Jacks said he knew he will have a role to play in the match.

2025-04-18T11:14:32.105277+00:00 IST

Fatima backs Pakistan to remain unbeaten in WC 2025 Qualifier

After confirming their spot in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana backed the hosts to finish unbeaten in the Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, as reported by the ICC.

2025-04-18T09:36:11.392730+00:00 IST

VVS Laxman offers prayers  at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple

The temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is one of the most visited religious sites in India, attracting millions of devotees annually.

2025-04-18T07:17:00.263200+00:00 IST

Top five highest aggregate encounters in history of IPL

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) turns 18 on Friday, let's take a moment and have a look at the highest aggregate encounters in the history of the cash-rich league.

2025-04-18T05:08:17.281355+00:00 IST

Still itching for a big score: Rickelton after his 31-run knock

After registering a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickleton said that he is still looking for a big innings from himself in the ongoing competition.

2025-04-18T03:16:04.409565+00:00 IST

"Comfortable and confident now": Will Jacks shines as MI down SRH for third win of season

Will Jacks delivered a match-winning all-round performance to guide Mumbai Indians (MI) to a crucial four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing 163, MI crossed the finish line in 18.1 overs, registering their third win of the season.

2025-04-17T19:12:02.638894+00:00 IST

Cummins admits SRH falls short on tricky wicket

Mumbai Indians (MI) registered their third win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by four wickets at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Chasing a target of 163, MI got over the line in 18.1 overs, handing SRH their fifth defeat of the campaign. With this result, Mumbai are in seventh place in the points table, while Hyderabad are at ninth.

2025-04-17T19:10:35.356400+00:00 IST

"Can be a gun fielder, bowl those....": MI skipper hails Jacks

Jacks' two crucial wickets and a quickfire 36 helped MI secure a four-wicket win over SRH at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

2025-04-17T19:08:57.860708+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli tops batting charts, Yuzvendra Chahal leads with ball

On April 18, the Indian Premier League (IPL) celebrates its 18th birthday, a tournament that revolutionized cricket and changed the sport's landscape forever. The league's inception was nothing short of dramatic, as Brendon McCullum of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lit up the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium with an unforgettable 158* off just 73 deliveries, smashing ten fours and thirteen sixes against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). That one knock announced the arrival of a cricketing carnival.

2025-04-17T19:07:51.368594+00:00 IST