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Indian Premier League 2019

Thu, Feb 27, 2020
Here's what Kapil said on Dhoni's comeback

The legendary Kapil Dev is not excited about Mahendra Singh Dhoni's return to...

Rajasthan Royals to play two IPL games in Guwahati

The Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati will host former champions Rajasthan...

IPL: Warner named Sunrisers Hyderbad captain

Explosive Australian batsman David Warner was on Thursday reinstated as...

Wed, Feb 26, 2020
Sachin or Virat? Nadella picks his favourite

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella loves cricket like most Indians. But ask him to...

Tue, Feb 25, 2020
When will Dhoni start training for IPL?

MS Dhoni will start training for his much-anticipated return to action in the...

Sun, Feb 23, 2020
IPL turned around Indian cricket: Afridi

Shahid Afridi has credited the success of Indian cricket to the Indian...

Thu, Feb 20, 2020
One-off All-Stars game to be played after IPL

According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the match was earlier scheduled to be...

Tue, Feb 18, 2020
Check out IPL-13 schedule

Defending Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians will host three-time...

Bond hoping Hardik gets some cricket before IPL

Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond wants all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who...

Mon, Feb 17, 2020
Kings XI to acquire St Lucia franchise of CPL

St Lucia Zouks is one of the six teams competing in the CPL. The team is led...

Can Shardul's 'passion' help India win T20 WC?

Pacer Shardul Thakur gave away plenty of runs in the recent One-day...

Sun, Feb 16, 2020
IPL opener: Mumbai Indians to face CSK on March 29

The Indian Premier League will release the schedule for the knockouts later,...

Sat, Feb 15, 2020
How IPL contributes to growth of New Zealand cricket

The decision to create a separate window for IPL has played a massive role in...

Fri, Feb 14, 2020
IPL 2020: Kohli tells what RCB's new logo means

The Virat Kohli-led Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bangalore on...

BCCI to request Delhi Police for access to Chawla

BCCI's anti-corruption chief Ajit Singh on Friday said he will request Delhi...

Thu, Feb 13, 2020
'Dhoni is best captain India ever had'

Raina and Dhoni play for the same IPL franchise -- the Chennai Super...

Kohli 'surprised' by RCB's social media antics

'Posts disappear and the captain isn't informed," Kohli wrote.

Wed, Feb 12, 2020
Injured Maxwell set to miss start of IPL

Australia's dashing all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is set to miss the beginning of...

Thu, Feb 6, 2020
Rajasthan pacer Archer to miss IPL with injury

England fast bowler Jofra Archer was on Thursday ruled out of this year's...

Tue, Feb 4, 2020
Why this year's IPL will be crucial for Indian players

India captain Virat Kohli said that his team is not looking to strengthen its...

Wed, Jan 29, 2020
Pakistan players regret not getting to play in IPL

Discarded Pakistan left-arm pacer Sohail Tanvir says he regrets not getting...

Mon, Jan 27, 2020
IPL final in Mumbai, no change in timings

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said that IPL final will be held in Mumbai and...

Sun, Jan 26, 2020
BCCI Meeting: IPL GC to discuss match timings

This will be the second meeting of the IPL GC headed by former Test batsman...

Mon, Jan 20, 2020
Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

Thu, Jan 16, 2020
Don't think Dhoni will play for India again: Harbhajan

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is unlikely to play for India again even if he has a...

Dhoni trains with Jharkhand's Ranji squad

The 38-year-old showed up at his home team's net practice in Ranchi,...

Sat, Jan 11, 2020
Ranji Trophy will remain poor cousin of IPL: Gavaskar

A player now gets approximately ₹ 2.5 lakh per match in the Ranji...

Wed, Jan 8, 2020
KKR's new signing Green banned for suspect action

Australian all-rounder Chris Green, who was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders...

Sat, Dec 28, 2019
IPL snub not in my control, says Vihari

Vihari, who had kept his base price at Rs 50 lakh, found himself in the...

Tue, Dec 24, 2019
Why this Aussie was 'so appealing' for Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting believes new recruit Alex Carey could...

What Cummin's GF wants to do with his IPL pay cheque

Pat Cummins' girlfriend wants to buy dog toys with his hefty IPL pay cheque

Sun, Dec 22, 2019
Manoj Tiwary 'celebrates' IPL auction snub

Earlier on Saturday, former India spinner Murali Kartik expressed anger over...

Sat, Dec 21, 2019
IPL: Parthiv Patel, Dean Jones engage in Twitter banter

Many netizens started to feel that both of them engaged in a heated argument,...

Curran looks forward to pick Dhoni, Fleming's brains

Sam Curran is now looking forward to turn out for three-time winners CSK.

The only Kashmiri to be picked for the IPL

'I look forward to meeting David Warner and talking to him about...

Fri, Dec 20, 2019
IPL: 'Kai Po Che' child arstiste ready to shine for MI

Six years hence, that child artiste, Digvijay Deshmukh, now all of 21, got...

Bolstered RCB hope to play 'bold cricket' next season

RCB's Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson said the plan of the...

'The Big Show': Maxwell smashes 39-ball 83 in BBL

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Friday smashed a scintillating 83 off...

Gambhir on why KKR got it wrong at the IPL Auction

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes his former IPL franchise Kolkata...

You can't say that I wasted my ban period: Shaw

Talented Indian opener Prithvi Shaw, who slammed a double hundred on his...

Why Kings XI Punjab went all out for Maxwell

Kings XI Punjab head coach Anil Kumble said his franchise went all out for...

How the teams fared at IPL Auction

A total of 62 players were sold at the auction for the 13th edition with the...

TOP 10 buys at IPL 2020 Auction

Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins shattered the record for the most...

Thu, Dec 19, 2019
IPL Auction: Cummins most expensive foreign buy

Among the Indians, while Robin Uthappa was bought by Rajasthan Royals for 3...

IPL Auction: 48-year-old Tambe still in demand

Pravin Tambe believes that one's age is what one feels and at 48, the Mumbai...

No better leader than Mahi bhai: CSK's new buy Chawla

Fleming revealed that it was a well-thought out decision as CSK heavily rely...

Was not expecting to get picked at IPL auction: Varun

In Thursday's IPL auction in Kolkata, his base prize was Rs 30 lakh but...

Maxwell ready to again put on 'Big show' for KXIP

For someone, who is yet to fulfil his true potential for Australia, Maxwell...

Yashasvi: From selling panipuri to 2.40 crore IPL deal

His is the quintessential rags to riches tale of Thursday's Indian Premier...

K L Rahul appointed KXIP captain for IPL 2020

Rahul's ascendancy to captaincy was expected after Ravichandran Ashwin was...

Dinesh Karthik to remain captain, KKR confirm

Morgan was purchased by KKR for INR 5.25 crore in the Indian Premier League...

Wasim Jaffer appointed Kings XI Punjab's batting coach

Kumble, under whose captaincy Jaffer turned out for India, played a role in...

Wed, Dec 18, 2019
IPL auction: Youngsters set to be top draws

The 13th edition of the IPL will have added significance as 2020 is also a...

Tue, Dec 17, 2019
RCB will build a strong team for IPL 2020: Kohli

Ahead of Thursday's Indian Premier League player auction, Royal Challengers...

IPL easier route to Indian team than Ranji: Chahar

A remarkably candid Deepak Chahar on Tuesday said he understood early in his...

IPL auction: Shai 'Hope'ful of pipping Kohli, Rohit

Talk about whether IPL auction will be on his mind, Hope sounded dismissive.

'Important to prepare well for IPL auction'

'You should do a detailed study on what exactly you want for the team looking...

Mon, Dec 16, 2019
IPL auction to be held in Kolkata despite CAA protests

The protests over the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act notwithstanding,...

Sat, Dec 14, 2019
Delhi Capitals to focus on bowlers at IPL auction

Delhi Capitals had reached the 2019 IPL semi-finals and coach Ricky Ponting...

Fri, Dec 13, 2019
Who will command the highest price at IPL Auction?

Glenn Maxwell, Dale Steyn, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Chris Lynn, Mitchell...

Sun, Dec 8, 2019
Warne set for huge bonanza for small stake in Royals

Shane Warne was paid US$ 657,000 and given an ownership of 0.75 percent for...

Thu, Dec 5, 2019
Dahiya replaces Amre as Delhi Capitals talent scout

Former India wicketkeeper batsman Vijay Dahiya will be the chief of talent...

Mon, Dec 2, 2019
Starc opts out of IPL 2020; Maxwell, Lynn for auction

Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has opted out of the Indian Premier...

971 players in IPL 2020 auction

As many as 971 cricketers, including 713 Indians and 258 overseas players,...

Thu, Nov 28, 2019
IPL teams 'missing a trick' by ignoring Indian coaches

Batting great Rahul Dravid is disappointed at the lack of opportunities for...

Sun, Nov 24, 2019
Felt like IPL match: Kohli on playing Day/Night Test

'When I walked out, I felt like the IPL game atmosphere and you feel like...

Mon, Nov 18, 2019
Why Mumbai Indians have brought in Boult, Kulkarni

While Pandya had a back surgery earlier this year, Bumrah too has been out of...

Sun, Nov 17, 2019
Undisciplined Smith in trouble again

Fined for dissent in Sheffield Shield match

Fri, Nov 15, 2019
Lynn, Miller among 71 released ahead of IPL auction

List of players released by IPL teams ahead of next month's auction for 2020...

Mumbai Indians retain core team, release 12 players

Defending champions Mumbai Indians retained its core team, including veteran...

Kings XI keep Gayle; CSK retain core squad

Kings XI Punjab released explosive South Africa batsman David Miller after...

Thu, Nov 14, 2019
Royals trade Rahane to Capitals; get Markande, Tewatia

Rajasthan Royals have traded bowling all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham to Kings...

Wed, Nov 13, 2019
IPL: Boult to play for Mumbai; Rajpoot for Rajasthan

New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult will play for Mumbai Indians in next...

Fri, Nov 8, 2019
IPL: Kings XI Punjab trade Ashwin to Delhi Capitals

Kings XI Punjab traded Ravichandran Ashwin to Delhi Capitals for Rs 1.5 crore...

Thu, Nov 7, 2019
Should the national anthem be played before IPL games?

'It is the Indian Premier League after all. We should be proud of what we...

Tue, Nov 5, 2019
No mini IPL abroad as GC shelves franchise proposal

It has been learnt that at least two franchises Mumbai Indians (MI) and...

IPL players' auction in Kolkata on December 19

The IPL players' auction will be conducted in Kolkata for the first time.

How IPL-contracted cricketers can play other leagues

India offie, Harbhajan Singh, who plays in the Indian Premier League, had to...

IPL set to introduce exclusive umpires for no-balls

The IPL Governing Council is planning to have an umpire assigned specifically...

In Tests you have to be more disciplined: Rohit

Rohit Sharma knows he must score away from home to erase any lingering doubts...

Mon, Nov 4, 2019
IPL to introduce 'Power Player' concept next year?

The concept of players' substitutions during an Indian Premier League match...

Sat, Oct 26, 2019
Australia wants ICC to create space for BBL, IPL

Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts' apprehension about the...

Thu, Oct 24, 2019
Can Warner carry IPL form into SL T20Is?

Australia look to make statement a year ahead of T20 World Cup

Mon, Oct 21, 2019
Australian McDonald named Rajasthan Royals head coach

Rajasthan Royals on Monday appointed former Australian all-rounder Andrew...

Thu, Oct 17, 2019
Cricket diplomacy: CAB invites Bangla PM for Eden Test

It will be an interesting picture of cricket diplomacy if the two leaders are...

Mon, Oct 14, 2019
After rethink, Kings XI decide to retain Ashwin

Anil Kumble was also keen to retain Ashwin, who captained the side in the...

He is still playing incredibly well: Watson on Dhoni

'Whatever he does, it will be the right thing because he knows what lies ahead'

Fri, Oct 11, 2019
Kumble named head coach of Kings XI Punjab

The Indian spin legend has been put in charge of "all cricket-related...

Thu, Oct 10, 2019
Kapil credits IPL for development of Indian pacers

The legendary Kapil Dev heaped praise on India's current pace battery, saying...

Wed, Oct 2, 2019
Why Lodha reforms for BCCI have fallen flat

The basic tenet of the Lodha panel's constitutional reforms for Indian...

Tue, Oct 1, 2019
Did BCCI threaten SL players for touring Pakistan?

Fawad Chaudhary, Pakistan's Minister for Science and Technology, had alleged...

Injured Hardik to be sidelined till 2020 IPL?

'Hardik is also set to go the United Kingdom to consult the same doctor, who...

Kolkata to host IPL 2020 auction on December 19

The auctions have mostly been held in Bengaluru so far.

Thu, Sep 19, 2019
Trainer Basu reunites with Kohli at RCB

Shanker Basu thus made a return to the RCB dugout after his successful stint...

Kohli will continue as RCB captain, confirms Hesson

Virat Kohli's record as the Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper might have...

Wed, Sep 11, 2019
'Players picking brains of IPL regulars de Kock, Miller'

De Kock will captain the team in the absence of Faf du Plessis, who will be...

Sun, Sep 8, 2019
Karthik tenders unconditional apology

India discard Dinesh Karthik has tendered an "unconditional apology" for...

Wed, Sep 4, 2019
Kings XI Punjab release Ashwin

KXIP releasing Ashwin was on expected lines after the franchise finished...

Sat, Aug 31, 2019
We will be happy to have Ashwin at Delhi: Ganguly

Former India captain and Delhi Capitals mentor Sourav Ganguly said that their...

Fri, Aug 9, 2019
'IPL has helped New Zealand cricket immensely'

Senior New Zealand player Ross Taylor said that players from his country have...

Coach Warne eyes IPL-like success with London Spirits

Legendary Shane Warne has been appointed head coach of the London Spirits...

McCullum set to take over as KKR assistant coach

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is returning to Kolkata Knight...

Thu, Jul 25, 2019
Pak cricketer Imam accused of having multiple affairs

The user leaked Imam's WhatsApp chats with several girls, alleging that the...

Thu, Jul 18, 2019
Sunrisers rope in World Cup-winning coach Bayliss

Bayliss will step down from his current role with the England team after the...

Mon, Jul 15, 2019
'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on IPL matches

According to the petition, during the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL), the...

Sun, Jul 14, 2019
Team owners discuss IPL expansion in London

With the brand that IPL has become, there is considerable interest from...

KKR part ways with Kallis, Katich

Kallis joined the side in 2011 as a player before replacing Trevor Bayliss as...

Thu, Jul 11, 2019
Kohli bats for IPL-style playoffs in World Cup

Kohli said the semifinal format has its own charm as it completely negates a...

Tue, Jul 9, 2019
Yuvi rues not settling with any IPL team

Yuvraj represented six different franchises in the lucrative franchise...

Sun, Jul 7, 2019
Rohit says discipline is key as records keep flowing

'Not thought about scoring five hundreds. I just go out there and do my job....

Mon, Jul 1, 2019
How playing the IPL helped Bairstow

England were boosted considerably by the return of Jason Roy, who hit an...

Mon, Jun 10, 2019
I had decided 2019 IPL would be my last: Yuvraj

"I am not available for IPL. I have retired from BCCI, international cricket....

Thu, May 16, 2019
IPL awards fiasco: Edulji hits out at BCCI acting prez

'He (Khanna) had shown disregard for the protocol and an office bearer of a...

आइपीएल 12: कौन रहा सबसे आगे

आइपीएल 2019 भी हर...

Wed, May 15, 2019
How the 12 IPL finals played out

Rajneesh Gupta brings you the drama and the magic behind all the 12 IPL...

Top moments that defined IPL 2019

From Captain Cool losing his, well, cool to Rabada's super over, and...

Andre Russell is the MVP of IPL 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players in IPL...

How IPL helped England opener Bairstow

England opener Jonny Bairstow says batting alongside Australian swashbuckler...

Tue, May 14, 2019
Watson batted with bleeding knee in IPL final...

His IPL teammate Harbhajan Singh revealed that the Australian required six...

MUST READ: All the IPL 2019 numbers

Rajneesh Gupta brings you all the numbers from the just concluded IPL-12.

'IPL helped players get back to form before World Cup'

Mumbai Indians' captain Rohit Sharma believes the IPL is a good platform and...

Mon, May 13, 2019
WATCH: Rohit's victory rap to celebrate IPL win

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma was a jubilant after his team clinched...

PIX: Mumbai celebrate record fourth IPL title with fans

Veteran Yuvraj Singh was seen holding the IPL trophy even as a few fans...

At times Dhoni goes wrong, says Kuldeep in jest

Kuldeep, however, said Dhoni is someone who puts forward his views in between...

IPL prize distribution almost plunged into controversy

Diana wanted to give away IPL winners' trophy but eventually convention followed

KKR youngster Shubman Gill assess his IPL form

The 19-year-old Gill, who played for the Kolkata Knight Riders, scored 296...

IPL 12 Rewind!

Mumbai Indians' consistency on the big day paid off again during a season...

'Ageing' CSK will look to rebuild team: Fleming

Coach Stephen Fleming said that the planning for next season will start after...

IPL 12: Best of the Best

Harish Kotian picks his top performers in IPL 2019.

'The IPL never ever fails to deliver drama'

The cricketing fraternity took to Twitter to react to the roller coaster...

Bumrah is the best bowler in the world: Tendulkar

Jasprit Bumrah's death-overs mastery in Sunday's Indian Premier League final...

After IPL triumph, Pandya wants to win World Cup

Shrugging the off-field controversies, Hardik Pandya was in his element in...

How Rohit's advice helped Malinga bowl MI to victory

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma was well aware of Shardul Thakur's range...

Pollard fined for showing dissent during IPL final

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard was fined 25 per cent of his match...

Dhoni's hilarious quote that sums up the IPL final

Dhoni has led the CSK to eight finals but he was far from a contended skipper.

PIX: How Mumbai Indians won IPL title off final ball

Chennai opener Shane Watson rode his luck to smash the match's only...

PIX: IPL champs Mumbai Indians celebrate in style

Here are some of those precious moments...

Dhoni run-out was game changer: Tendulkar

For MI's top-scorer Kieron Pollard, it was Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith...

Sun, May 12, 2019
PICS: Mumbai Indians edge CSK to lift IPL title

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League-12 final played between Mumbai and...

Another milestone for Dhoni

Dhoni, who took two catches in the IPL final against Mumbai Indians, has now...

Tahir grabs Purple Cap from Rabada

Tahir, at 40, also became the oldest player to win the cap.

Pollard's unique protest earns him reprimand

Mumbai Indians' Pollard adamantly stood his ground in protest during the...

Here's what makes Dhoni and Rohit special captains...

Both captains are on toes and switched on from ball one, said Tendulkar

'Dhoni is an era of cricket, like leader of a nation'

Matthew Hayden has used a variety of superlatives to describe Mahendra Singh...

Mahela on reasons for MI's success

The mighty Mumbai Indians have been the team to beat in IPL history and the...

How was the workload managed during IPL?

Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Mohammad Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Dinesh...

Delhi Capitals: Also-rans to Top Guns

Ricky Ponting + Sourav Ganguly + Shreyas Iyer + Kagiso Rabada + Rishabh Pant...

Will Andre Russell stay MVP in IPL 2019?

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players in the...

IPL 2019 Final: Numbers You Must Know

Rajneesh Gupta previews the Final game in IPL 12: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai...

Sat, May 11, 2019
Happy and lucky to have Ponting as our coach: Iyer

Playing under a new name in this edition, Delhi Capitals managed to turn...

What makes Rishabh Pant so special

Rishabh Pant was the leading run-scorer for Delhi Capitals in IPL-12 with 488...

Why Watson thanked fellow opener du Plessis

Shane Watson thanked Faf du Plessis for scoring quickly in the opening overs,...

Dhoni's 'Dad's Army' bank on experience against Mumbai

Mumbai Indians have arguably the best death-overs exponents in Jaspreet...

The secret of Harbhajan's success with the ball in IPL

Former Australia speedster Brett Lee applauded Harbhajan Singh, saying that...

Why Mumbai start as favourites vs CSK in IPL final

Mumbai Indians have won three out of the four IPL finals they have been part...

Turning Point: Early wickets hamper Delhi

Chennai Super Kings's experience proved to be the difference in the...

Captain Dhoni credits bowlers for easy win over Delhi

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni credited the clinical effort of his bowing unit...

Fri, May 10, 2019
IPL PIX: CSK rout Delhi to set up final against Mumbai

efending champions Chennai Super Kings produced a clinical performance to...

How IPL stars play while fasting...

While fasting on Wednesday, the second day of Ramzan, Khaleel and Afghan...

Thu, May 9, 2019
Jemimah steers Supernovas to T20 final

Teenager Jemimah Rodrigues struck an unbeaten 77 to help Supernovas beat...

Why Dhoni should bat at No 4 in World Cup

There has been a lot of talk about a weak middle order, especially with no...

Delhi aim to crack CSK code for maiden IPL final berth

It was CSK who denied Delhi a top-two spot in the league standings with a...

Williamson rues letting Delhi off the hook

'We believed it was a winning total and it looked like it for a long time,...

Mishra a victim of rare dismissal in IPL

Sunrisers immediately appealed and third umpire eventually ruled Mishra out.

Charm of T20 lies in pressure situations: Shaw

'While you're playing in the middle it is simple -- just play your game and...

Turning Point: Pant tears Thampi apart in 18th over

Delhi were 129/5 in the 17th over. Then Rishabh Pant cut loose.

Hitting sixes is in my muscle memory: Pant

Pant also said that he ensured that the mindset remains positive when the...

Wed, May 8, 2019
PICS: Pant, Shaw star as Delhi eliminate Hyderabad

Images from Wednesday's IPL Eliminator between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi...

We were outplayed: CSK coach Fleming

'They (MI) were confident, playing well and putting us under pressure. They...

Will luck favour Delhi Capitals tonight?

Rajneesh Gupta previews Eliminator in IPL 2019: Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers...

IPL: What's been the key to MI's success?

Mumbai Indians' offie Jayant Yadav reveals the secret

Cuteness Alert! Rohit bonds with daughter Samaira

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma celebrated his team finishing top of the...

Turning Point: Chahar turns it Mumbai's way

Rahul Chahar's brilliant spell of 2/14 helped Mumbai Indians crush Chennai...

How Mumbai Indians dominated against CSK

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma rates Suryakumar Yadav as one of the best...

Tue, May 7, 2019
PICS: Dominant Mumbai humble Chennai to make IPL final

Images from Tuesday's IPL Qualifier 1 between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai...

Angry Dhoni slams CSK batsmen after loss to Mumbai

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni wasn't happy that his...

How Delhi Capitals plan to eliminate Sunrisers

The absence of key players in both the sides has turned the Indian Premier...

Will use Ashwin's tips in World Cup: Mujeeb

Injury and poor form made it a forgettable IPL for Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb...

Eliminator: Delhi look to prove a point against SRH

Delhi Capitals have never reached the IPL final, never made the top-two, and...

Will Pandya be IPL-12's most MVP?

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the 60 Most Valuable Players in...

Can Mumbai continue their winning streak?

Rajneesh Gupta previews Qualifier 1 in IPL 12: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai...

PICS: Children bring joy to IPL

Adorable pictures of the tots having a good time, adding cheer to the...

Mon, May 6, 2019
PIX: Mandhana lights up Women's T20 Challenge opener

Captain Mandhana anchored a 119-run stand with Harleen Deol

Herer's why Vettori rates Kohli a 'good captain'

Vettori has said that Virat Kohli is always open to listen, a quality which...

Can CSK trump Mumbai at home in Qualifier 1?

After the gruelling league phase of the ongoing IPL, the stage is set for the...

Unpredictability in bowling key to MI win

'We didn't get wickets (initially) but Hardik came and picked up those...

Reasons for KKR's ouster from IPL

'There is no doubt throughout this campaign that the dynamic in our group has...

Mumbai Indians peaking at right time

'It is something we know about the IPL that the business end matters, we...

IPL 12 Week 6: All the important numbers

Rajneesh Gupta brings you all the numbers from the 52 games in IPL-12.

Turning Point: Hardik's opening spell

Hardik Pandya picked up 2/20 to help Mumbai Indians cruise to a 9 wicket win...

Sun, May 5, 2019
PICS: Super Kings lose to Kings, finish second

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super...

How Dhoni ensured a top-two finish for CSK

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's aim was to take the game against Kings XI Punjab deep...

PICS: Mumbai finish on top; Sunrisers sneak in

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight...

World Cup-bound Kedar sustains shoulder injury

World Cup-bound Kedar Jadhav is virtually ruled out of the remainder of the...

Tendulkar says BCCI responsible for 'conflict' issue

Sachin Tendulkar has rejected BCCI's observation that his alleged Conflict of...

Mumbai Indians have an edge over KKR tonight

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 56 in IPL 12: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight...

RCB end nightmarish IPL with a win

While Gurkeerat Mann played second fiddle, Shimron Hetmyer took charge and...

Hetmyer leaves Sunrisers sweating

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson enjoyed a return to form but his...

'Doesn't feel like a bad season for Royal Challengers'

Perennial underachievers Royal Challengers Bangalore endured another...

Will CSK score their 100th IPL win tonight?

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 55 in IPL 12: Kings XI Punjab vs Chennai Super...

Ishant, Mishra end Royals' IPL-12 campaign

Ishant and Mishra took three wickets each to decimate the Royals.

Sat, May 4, 2019
IPL PICS: Hetmyer, Mann power RCB to win over SRH

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and...

IPL: Delhi finish with win, crush RR's play-off hopes

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals,...

Meet the youngest player to hit half-century in IPL

impressed all and sundry by scoring 160 runs at an average of 40.

Why Delhi could not finish the match in 10 overs...

Rishabh slammed an unbeaten 53 off 38 balls to guide DC to a five-wicket...

Watch! Kohli, AB say sorry for 'up and down' performance

RCB are placed at the bottom of the eight-team standings with only nine...

'Dad's army', CSK monitoring player workload

Asked if the team management was looking at the workload of skipper M S Dhoni...

CSK will look to maintain top spot, KXIP to play for pride

Chennai Super Kings will aim to maintain their pole position with a victory...

Do-or-die for KKR as Mumbai eye Top-2 finish

Their play-off chances hanging by a thread, Kolkata Knight Riders will take...

Ashwin blames poor Powerplay on Kings exit

They are the team's leading performers, but Lokesh Rahul and Chris Gayle's...

Why KKR skipper Karthik lost his cool...

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik is not known to lose his cool...

Kirsten wants 'continuity', but will RCB retain him?

Royal Challengers Bangalore coach Gary Kirsten has called for "structural...

Fri, May 3, 2019
PICS: Lynn, Gill demolish Kings, keep KKR hopes alive

Images from Friday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight...

Rahane renamed Rajasthan Royals captain

Rahane returns to lead Royals for the game against Delhi Capitals on Saturday...

Can Delhi Capitals make up for the loss of Rabada?

'It's a massive loss obviously but it's a loss that we can cover. We have...

KXIP asked to file written explanation on Wadia issue

It has been learnt that, as of now, the CoA will not hand over the matter to...

South Africa's Rabada heads home from IPL

South Africa decided to call the pacer back as a precautionary measure ahead...

Delhi Capitals eye big win against Rajasthan Royals

A big win on Saturday will not only will boost Delhi's morale after the...

Should Pandey bat at No 3 against RCB?

Pandey scored an unbeaten 71 off 47 balls as he hit a last-ball six to help...

It's advantage Kings XI at Mohali tonight

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 52 in IPL 12: Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight...

Sunrisers eye play-off berth in clash against RCB

Captain Kane Williamson, all-rounder Vijay Shankar and comeback man...

Revealed! Key to Mumbai Indians' play-off journey...

'If you want to win the tournament everyone needs to do well.'

Why Kuldeep has been left out of KKR's last two matches

KKR's decision to drop Kuldeep from the playing XI in the last two matches of...

Turning Point: Bumrah's Super Over

A brilliant showing in the Super Over, in which he conceded just 8 runs,...

Thu, May 2, 2019
PIX: Bumrah's Super show as Mumbai beat SRH to qualify

Images from Thursday's IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers...

Turning point: Dhoni to the fore!

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's late cameo and his brilliant glovework helped Chennai...

Why Windies have a good chance to win World Cup

Dwayne Bravo believes that the West Indies would pose a threat to all the...

South Africa suffer blow with Rabada injury concern

Delhi Capitals badly missed Rabada's services in the game against CSK in...

Can KKR edge past Kings XI Punjab in play-off race?

The two teams are languishing at the bottom half of the table and need a win...

WATCH! Dhoni makes CSK fans feel special

Chennai Super Kings players along with Dhoni, made sure to thank the crowd in...

'Dhoni can change the game from ball one'

'When he comes to the crease a lot of pressure is created for other teams....

Finisher or not, Dhoni's glove-work remains rust-free

While Dhoni scored 44 not out from 22 balls in the 80-run victory, it was the...

Get ready for Hardik's fireworks tonight

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 51 in IPL 12: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers...

New Zealand players struggle for game-time in IPL

As troubling as it was to see Boult leaking so many runs, New Zealand fans...

Wed, May 1, 2019
PICS: Dhoni, spinners excel as Chennai rout Delhi

Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi...

Sunrisers ready to counter 'impact player' Hardik

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody is confident that his team will be...

Ness Wadia's arrest: Will BCCI suspend Kings XI?

As per IPL's Code of Ethics, no person associated with the team can bring the...

'My insecurities as a cricketer are well-documented'

India's former mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton revealed how Gautam...

I am picked for 2-3 games, then again dropped: Umesh

Struggling Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Umesh Yadav says getting dropped...

Watch out for Rishabh Pant, folks!

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 50 in IPL 12: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi...

Warner-less Sunrisers face stiff task against Mumbai

Sunrisers Hyderabad face a formidable task without batting mainstay David...

Can Hardik oust Russell as Most Valuable Player?

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players in the...

Virat's RCB 1st team to be out of IPL-12

When the game was called off, RCB became the first team to be knocked out of...

IPL PICS: Gopal 'tricks' in rain-ruined 10-over game

Images from Tuesday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and...

Tue, Apr 30, 2019
Turning Point: Rashid turns it for SRH after Warner blitz

Rashid Khan and Khaeel Ahmed ensured KXIP could never find any kind of...

Mon, Apr 29, 2019
Joy, finally, for SRK, Juhi

Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their losing run.

Turning Point: It's that man Andre again!

The Jamaican hit an unbeaten 80, took 2 crucial wickets and the catch that...

Fri, Apr 26, 2019
Can CSK manage a win over MI tonight?

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 44 in IPL 12: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai...

How Delhi turned its fortunes around

'We knew these youngsters could turn out to be match-winners and we waited...

Turning Point: Parag's Royal showing at Eden...

Playing only his fourth IPL game, the 17-year-old from Assam showed great...

Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Can KKR end their losing run tonight?

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 43 in IPL 12: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan...

Turning Point: AB's assault flattens Kings XI

Courtesy of AB de Villiers's late blitz, RCB smashed as many as 64 runs from...

Wed, Apr 24, 2019
Can Kohli overtake Gayle tonight?

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 42 in IPL 12: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs...

Watson wields his magic willow

On Tuesday, April 23, night, Shane Watson (96 off 53 balls) went on the...

Tue, Apr 23, 2019
Williamson returns home; Bhuvneshwar to lead SRH

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Kane Williamson will miss Tuesday's IPL match...

Can CSK keep Warner-Bairstow in check?

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 41 in IPL 12: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers...

Turning Point: Smith's dismissal cost Rajasthan

With both batsmen going hammer and tongs it was guaranteed that Rajasthan...

Mon, Apr 22, 2019
PIX: Ivy, Indi Warner celebrate SRH win with dad David

David Warner was all smiles as he celebrated Sunrisers Hyderabad's crushing...

Will Delhi bowlers continues their great run?

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 40 in IPL 12: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals.

Turning Point: Parthiv steals the show from Dhoni

The Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper stole the show from the Chennai...

Fri, Apr 19, 2019
Can Kohli & Co buck history and win tonight?

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 35 in IPL 12: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal...

Turning Point: Pandyas tear Delhi's bowling apart

A 40-run win in the end for Mumbai Indians proved that the Pandyas's late...

Thu, Apr 18, 2019
Delhi Capitals has an edge over Mumbai Indians

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 34 in IPL 12: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians.

Turning Point: Sunrisers bowling choke CSK

With SRH's reputation of leaking runs in the death overs, CSK would have...

Wed, Apr 17, 2019
Watch out for Dhoni tonight, folks!

M S Dhoni is 45 runs away from becoming the first IPL captain to score 4,000...

Mon, Apr 15, 2019
Rabada, Morris wreak havoc in Hyderabad

Hyderbad went from 101/2 to 116 all out.

Will Rohit or Virat smile tonight?

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 31 in IPL 12: Mumbai Indians vs Royal...

Turning Point: Imran Tahir's 4/27

Imran Tahir produces his best IPL performance.

Sun, Apr 14, 2019
Will SRH score a win in their 100th game?

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 30 in IPL 12: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi...

Will Dhoni achieve a new record today?

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 29 in IPL 12: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai...

When Kohli, de Villiers turned it on for RCB

Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers came good when it mattered most as Royal...

Sat, Apr 13, 2019
Kulkarni credits Buttler for his improved bowling

'Well to international guys like Jos, it's very challenging to bowl in the...

What records will Rohit set today?

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 27 in IPL 12: Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals.

Turning Point: Dhawan survives review on 11

Television umpire Rod Tucker declared Dhawan not out.

Fri, Apr 12, 2019
Expect Andre Russell fireworks tonight!

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 26 in IPL 12: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi...

Turning Point: Last over drama

Chennai Super Kings needed 18 off the last over and what followed was one of...

Sat, Apr 6, 2019
Mumbai, watch out for Warner, Bairstow!

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 19 in IPL 12: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai...

Tonight's game is special for Dhoni

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 18 in IPL 12: Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI...

283 million viewers for IPL in opening week

The IPL attracts more female viewers than other televised sporting events,...

Turning Point: Salute Amazing Russell!

Andre Russell smashed an explosive 13-ball 48 to spoil Royal Challengers...

Fri, Apr 5, 2019
Will Kohli cross 10,000 T20 runs tonight?

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 17 in IPL 12: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs...

Dhoni and the Roar of the Lion

'Very few are lionised like Dhoni anywhere in the world, perhaps not even...

Thu, Apr 4, 2019
Watch out for Warner, folks!

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 16 in IPL 12: Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers...

Wed, Apr 3, 2019
Why are teams replacing poor fielders with agile ones?

Delhi Capitals assistant coach Mohammad Kaif has pointed out that IPL teams...

RCB in a further rut as they spill catches

With both sides without a victory in their first three matches, it was the...

Turning Point: Gopal's magical spell

Leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal ripped through the Royal Challengers Bangalore top...

Tue, Apr 2, 2019
Turning Point: Pant's poor shot

Rishabh Pant threw his wicket, resulting in Delhi losing 7 wickets in 8 balls!

Mon, Apr 1, 2019
Preview in Numbers: Kings XI vs Delhi Capitals

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 13 in IPL 12: Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Capitals.

Turning Point: Dhoni-Raina in rescue act

Dhoni and Raina accumulated runs in singles and twos early in the...

Sun, Mar 31, 2019
Preview in Numbers: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RCB

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 11 in IPL 12: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RCB.

Sat, Mar 30, 2019
Preview in Numbers: Delhi Capitals vs KKR

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 10 in IPL 12: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight...

Preview In Numbers: Kings XI vs Mumbai Indians

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 9 in IPL 12: Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians.

Fri, Mar 29, 2019
Declining officiating standards among Indian umpires

This year's Ranji Trophy had been marred by umpiring howlers and fatigue was...

Preview In Numbers: SRH vs Rajasthan Royals

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 8 in IPL 12: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan...

Turning Point: Kohli 0. Bumrah 1

Bumrah's magic wins a tight game for Mumbai.

Thu, Mar 28, 2019
Preview In Numbers: RCB vs Mumbai Indians

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 7 in IPL 12: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs...

Turning Point: Ashwin's gaffe costs Kings XI

Had Andre Russell's dismissal not been overturned, the outcome could have...

Wed, Mar 27, 2019
Preview In Numbers: KKR vs Kings XI Punjab

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 6 in IPL 12: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI...

Tue, Mar 26, 2019
Preview In Numbers: Delhi Capitals vs CSK

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 5 in IPL 12: Delhi Capitals versus Chennai Super...

How 'Mankaded' came into being

When Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown, he created cricketing history -- and...

Mon, Mar 25, 2019
Preview In Numbers: Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 4 in IPL 12: Rajasthan Royals versus Kings XI...

Sun, Mar 24, 2019
Preview in Numbers: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 3 in IPL 12: Mumbai Indians vversus Delhi Capitals.

Preview In Numbers: KKR vs SRH

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 2 in IPL 12: Kolkata Knight Riders versus...

Sat, Mar 23, 2019
Preview In Numbers: CSK vs RCB

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 1 in IPL 12: Chennai Super Kings versus Royal...