Cricket

Aakash Chopra on SRH after their fourth defeat on the trot

While speaking on Jio Hostar, he pointed out that the pitch, which previously produced high scores, now offers a much lower scoring rate, making it crucial to have players with specific skill sets, including strong spin bowling.

2025-04-07T06:43:02.369762+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Rayudu outlines bigger concern for SRH than batting

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes the reason for Sunrisers Hyderabad's struggle doesn't stem from their flop batting shows but from their bowling woes in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

2025-04-07T06:37:01.071247+00:00 IST

Chopra feels Washington has been unfairly handled in IPL

Chopra, while speaking on Jio Hotstar, said that Washington has been unfairly handled at the IPL level, despite his talent. Chopra highlighted that Washington's inclusion in the Gujarat Titans lineup provided them with a valuable left-handed batting option, adding depth to their batting order.

2025-04-07T06:18:49.526636+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: GT pacer Ishant Sharma handed one demerit point

Gujarat Titans' seasoned seamer Ishant Sharma has been handed one demerit point and fined 25 per cent of his match fees after breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during their fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

2025-04-07T05:30:54.389369+00:00 IST

Want to focus on present, enjoy my bowling: GT quick Siraj

Mohammed Siraj, who has rediscovered his lost rhythm and swagger, wants to "focus on the present" and "enjoy" his bowling in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

2025-04-07T05:18:24.580313+00:00 IST

Sidhu salutes complete bowler Siraj after record-shattering spell

Former cricketer-turned-commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu had special praise in store for Gujarat Titans' pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj, who quashed Sunrisers Hyderabad's explosive batters with his swinging deliveries in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

2025-04-07T04:28:24.327411+00:00 IST

"Respect conditions": Daniel Vettori's message to SRH batters

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori will continue to back his explosive batters after another flop show against the Gujarat Titans. However, he acknowledged that his batters need to "respect" pitch conditions and the fact that opposition bowlers are "putting a lot of planning" into their top three.

2025-04-07T03:08:03.212817+00:00 IST

"He's batting well in nets": Jayawardene on Rohit Sharma's availa

The Mumbai-based franchise is currently placed at the eighth spot in the IPL 2025 points table, with just one win (two points) in the four games they have faced in the competition so far. Their fifth clash of the tournament will be against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

2025-04-06T21:06:02.682202+00:00 IST

"Loved my time in middle...": GT's Washington Sundar after win over SRH

Sundar played a quickfire cameo of 49 runs from just 29 balls, which was laced with five boundaries and two maximums in his innings. The 25-year-old cricketer scored these runs at a staggering strike rate of 168.97.

2025-04-06T20:29:49.213412+00:00 IST

"Their pace bowling was tough to play against today": SRH skipper Pat Cummins after losing against GT

Following the defeat against the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins opened up on the reason behind the team's loss in the 19th encounter of the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league.

2025-04-06T19:51:55.814495+00:00 IST

GT's Siraj felt "lifted" by presence of family during SRH clash

Siraj continued his unstoppable run in IPL 2025, securing both a century of wickets and best IPL bowling figures in a seven-wicket win over SRH at his home ground of Uppal Stadium. His spell of 4/17 in four overs lit up the stadium and guided GT to a seven-wicket win.

2025-04-06T18:13:26.250190+00:00 IST

GT skipper Gill hails "game changer" Siraj after win over SRH

GT continued their upward trajectory in the IPL 2025 with their third successive win and perhaps the cleanest one so far while a reckless SRH succumbed to their fourth successive loss at Uppal Stadium on Sunday.

2025-04-06T18:11:16.998921+00:00 IST

Bumrah back to rattling batters ahead of MI-RCB IPL 2025 clash

Bumrah will be featuring in the MI-RCB clash at Wankhede Stadium on Monday. With his presence confirmed by head coach Mahela Jayawardene ahead of the match, he has easily and well-deservedly, stolen the spotlight from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two batting icons who will be battling it out in the match.

2025-04-06T18:00:25.157779+00:00 IST

Bartlett hails Ponting's "wealth of knowledge"

Punjab Kings right-arm seamer Xavier Bartlett was full of praise for head coach Ricky Ponting after the completion of the franchise's three matches in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, pointing out his "wealth of knowledge" and calm nature.

2025-04-06T17:51:48.639263+00:00 IST

DCCI to host India's first-ever T20 bilateral series against SL

This historic and inspiring bilateral series will be held in Bangalore from April 29 to May 5, 2025, showcasing exceptional talent, resilience, and sportsmanship from differently-abled (standing) cricketers of both nations.

2025-04-06T17:39:27.296230+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Sensational GT ease past reckless SRH by seven wickets

GT started the 153 run chase in a shaky way, losing two wickets for 16 runs. However, sensational 90-run stand between Gill and Sundar took the match away from SRH and the total was chased down with 20 balls left. GT is at the second spot in the points table with three wins and a loss, giving them six points. SRH is struggling at the bottom, suffering their fourth successive loss after a big win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a high-scoring campaign opener.

2025-04-06T17:35:07.282006+00:00 IST

'This rule makes it much better for bowlers...": GT's Siraj "100 per cent" enjoying saliva ban revocation

Siraj, playing at his home ground in Hyderabad, was at his most damaging as a four-wicket haul from restricted a lacklustre SRH to 152/8 while playing at their home venue on Sunday. He extended his support for revocation of the ban on saliva usage on the ball, made permanent in 2022 due to COVID-19, but now removed for this edition of the IPL.

2025-04-06T17:24:30.979063+00:00 IST

GT's Mohammed Siraj completes 100 IPL wickets

Siraj reached this milestone during his side's IPL clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Uppal Stadium on Sunday, which is his home stadium in domestic cricket.

2025-04-06T16:44:06.729574+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Fiery Siraj picks four-fer as reckless SRH put up 152/8

During their innings, except for a 50-run stand for the fourth wicket between Nitish Kumar Reddy (31) and Heinrich Klaasen (27), SRH was never really in the game as GT continued to give them setbacks consistently. A fiery cameo of 22* from skipper Pat Cummins made sure SRH crossed the 150-run mark.

2025-04-06T15:49:53.562347+00:00 IST

MI coach Jayawardene backs under-fire Tilak ahead of RCB clash

Tilak caught plenty of flak for his poor knock of 25 in 23 balls, consisting of just two fours during a run chase of 204 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium. Tilak's struggles meant he was made to take a tactical "retire out" and Mitchell Santner was sent to finish the game with skipper Hardik Pandya. MI lost the game by 12 runs.

2025-04-06T15:33:46.526735+00:00 IST