IPL 2026: Sameer Rizvi’s masterclass floors Mumbai Indians; Delhi Capitals make it two in a row | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: At the halfway mark, Rohit Sharma said the pitch was difficult to bat on and backed Mumbai Indians’ bowlers to defend 162 against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.His words almost proved to be prophetic.Chasing 163, Delhi Capitals needed 90 runs in the last ten overs with well-set Pathum Nissanka back […]
Why did Suryakumar Yadav replace Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians captain vs Delhi Capitals? | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Just moments before the toss, broadcasters announced that Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya would not play in the match against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Seconds after the announcement, Suryakumar Yadav – smiling, chewing gum, and dressed in the blue […]
IPL 2026: Why Pat Cummins left SRH camp and travelled back home – EXPLAINED | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad star pacer Pat Cummins has returned home to undergo a scan on his injured back, as reported by ESPNcricinfo on Saturday. Cummins, who was ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to a lumbar bone stress injury, had briefly joined the SRH camp for light training but has now […]
‘When you’re not getting games … ‘: Kuldeep Yadav on staying IPL-ready despite limited chances in T20 World Cup | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Kuldeep Yadav (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Who wants to sit on the bench and watch teammates take the field? Who doesn’t want to see his name on the team sheet? It can be frustrating for any player. But Kuldeep Yadav handled it with remarkable calm.Whether it was carrying drinks, relaying the coach’s messages, bringing […]
‘Two innings don’t define him’: Fleming backs Sanju Samson amid CSK struggles | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings’ wicketkeeper Sanju Samson leaves the ground after losing his wicket (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has thrown his support behind opening batter Sanju Samson, even as the latter’s start to life with the franchise has come under early scrutiny in IPL 2026.Samson’s high-profile move from Rajasthan […]
GT vs RR, IPL 2026: 5 players to watch in today’s match | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium is set to host an exciting clash between Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans and Riyan Parag-led Rajasthan Royals on Saturday.Both teams have played one match so far this season. While Rajasthan Royals began their campaign with a win, Gujarat Titans started […]
Virat Kohli’s cheeky response to ‘overseas player’ taunts shuts down London trolls | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Virat Kohli has returned to the Indian Premier League with immediate impact, delivering a match-winning performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The veteran batter appears focused on helping RCB defend the title they secured for the first time last season.Interestingly, […]
Rohit Sharma had clear plan about his fitness, form: Mahela Jayawardene | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Rohit Sharma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma isn’t missing any practice sessions with the Mumbai Indians team. In the nets on Friday afternoon at the Arun Jaitley stadium, he put his head down and mostly worked on perfecting his defensive technique. He refrained from playing the booming hits down the ground.Rohit is […]
Ruturaj Gaikwad matches Jadeja’s unwanted record, tops CSK’s list for wrong reasons | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) Chennai Super Kings are in unfamiliar territory. For a franchise built on consistency and calm starts, losing the first two matches of an IPL season has been a rare occurrence. In fact, it has happened only twice in their history — first in 2022 under […]
‘Playing not to impress’: Shreyas Iyer after CSK vs PBKS IPL match | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings continued their strong start in IPL 2026 with a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings, thanks to a captain’s knock from Shreyas Iyer and a solid team effort. Chasing a big target of 210, PBKS stayed calm under pressure and got over the line with eight […]