New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan admitted that T20 cricket’s constantly changing nature and demands flexibility from batters, especially during difficult phases in a tournament. Rather than viewing lean scores as setbacks, the Tamil Nadu cricketer said he treats them as opportunities to improve. After emerging as one of the standout performers of the previous IPL season, Sudharsan has continued to display calmness and clarity amid the pressures that come with expect…
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Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bowl against Mumbai Indians in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.With both captains suggesting the surface at the Wankhede had a bit of uncertainty around it after spending time under covers. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane admitted his side was in a must-win situation but stressed the importance of staying present rather than looking too far ahead. “Need to win …
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) MS Dhoni walked into another Chennai night carrying the same aura he always has. The noise rose instantly, the yellow flags fluttered louder, and thousands inside Chepauk stood up, hoping to witness something memorable once again. Not just a cameo, not merely a few runs, but perhaps one final moment with the man who has defined Chennai Super Kings for nearly two decades. That possibility, unspoken yet overwhelmingly present, hung over CSK’s clash with Sunrisers Hyderab…
Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants batter Nicholas Pooran offered an honest assessment of both his own struggles and LSG’s disappointing IPL 2026 season, admitting that neither he nor the franchise had managed to find consistency in a difficult campaign.LSG became the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race this season, ending another season that began with promise but faded away midway through the tournament. Speaking to the broadcasters before the toss, Pooran said the fran…
Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Anukul Roy says he is ready to contribute “in every department” as the three-time winners from West Bengal prepare for a must-win clash against the Mumbai Indians with their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoff hopes hanging by a thread.Having revived their season with five wins in their last six matches after a disappointing first half, Kolkata remain in a precarious position in the race for the final playoff berth. While other re…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina believes Chennai Super Kings may have found a long-term answer for their crucial number four position in young Kartik Sharma, drawing comparisons with former CSK mainstay S. Badrinath after the youngster’s impressive run in IPL 2026.Raina compared Kartik’s temperament and role clarity to Badrinath, who was regarded as one of CSK’s most dependable middle-order batters during the franchise’s early years, stating that Kartik has…
Ahmedabad, May 19 (IANS) The SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence Sports Academy in Ahmedabad witnessed an inspiring and emotionally charged day as cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar spent time with young athletes training at the academy, interacting closely with children, parents, and aspiring cricketers during a special engagement organised at the facility.This is the second such academy in India backed by Sachin Tendulkar after the flagship SRT10 Global Academy at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi M…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi has defended franchise cricket’s growing influence on the modern game, saying the long-running club-versus-country debate no longer holds relevance because tournaments like the IPL are now producing better and more fearless cricketers for international cricket.Discussing the influence of franchise leagues on young players, Modi explained that the IPL has transformed the traditional pathway to the top by offering immedi…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher delivered an emotional tribute to MS Dhoni following Sunrisers Hyderabad’s playoff-clinching win over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, calling the legendary captain a global icon who changed the sport forever.Boucher reflected on Dhoni’s unmatched connection with fans and his lasting impact on world cricket.“I’ve been at Chepauk a few times, and I’ve never seen fans go as crazy for anyone as they do for MS Dhoni,” …
London, May 18 (IANS) Former England Test captain Mike Smith, widely known by his initials MJK, has died at the age of 92, the Warwickshire County Cricket Club said on Monday.Smith, who combined a distinguished cricket career with a brief stint as a rugby union international in 1956, represented England in 50 Tests and captained the side on 25 occasions from 1958 to 1972. In all, Smith made 2,278 runs, including three centuries and 11 fifties, and was awarded his OBE in 1976 for services to cric…