New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu said KL Rahul has been a fantastic batter for every team he has represented in the IPL, adding that the Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter deserves to win an IPL trophy after having another prolific season with the bat. Rahul finished IPL 2026 with 593 runs in 14 games at a strike rate of 174.41, including a 30‑ball 60 against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, as DC ended at sixth spot on the points table.“He was picking him (Na…
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New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull said Delhi Capitals’ 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders was shaped by their disciplined bowling and lapses in the latter’s batting performance, with Kuldeep Yadav’s double strike proving to be the turning point of the contest. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep finished with just ten wickets in IPL 2026, but signed off from the season on a high by picking 3-29 and helping DC beat KKR to end the season at sixth spot on the poi…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble said Kuldeep Yadav’s spell against Kolkata Knight Riders reaffirmed his status as ‘a match-winner’ in his eyes, while adding that Delhi Capitals should have shown greater faith in the wrist spinner earlier in the season, given his proven ability to deliver multiple breakthroughs. Kuldeep finished with just ten wickets in IPL 2026, but signed off from the season on a high by picking 3-29 and helping DC beat KKR by 40 runs at the Eden…
Kolkata, May 24 (IANS) Riding on KL Rahul’s fluent half‑century and a clinical bowling performance led by Lungi Ngidi and Kuldeep Yadav, Delhi Capitals signed off their IPL 2026 campaign with a clinical 40‑run win over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Sunday.Inserted into batting first, DC posted 203/5, their highest total at the venue. Rahul smashed a 30‑ball 60 at a strike rate of 200, while David Miller chipped in with a 19‑ball 28. Defending 204 with ease also meant DC fini…
Kolkata, May 24 (IANS) Lungi Ngidi and Kuldeep Yadav picked three wickets each as Delhi Capitals produced a clinical bowling performance to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs in their final league clash of IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. Defending 204 with ease also meant DC finished at sixth spot in the points table, as KKR folded for 163 in 18.4 overs. KKR began strongly in their chase, thanks to skipper Ajinkya Rahane hitting 63 off 39 balls, laced with four fours and as many six…
Kolkata, May 24 (IANS) An unchanged Kolkata Knight Riders have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Delhi Capitals in the final league stage match of IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.KKR need Mumbai Indians to beat Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing game at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, while also needing to beat DC by huge margin to clinch a last-minute entry into the playoffs.After winning the toss, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane said, “It’s pretty simple. We know the scenario d…
Kolkata, May 23 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals will enter Sunday’s IPL 2026 league-stage finale at Eden Gardens knowing their playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. While both teams are still mathematically alive in the race for the final knockout berth, qualification scenarios remain heavily dependent on results elsewhere.The key equation centres around Punjab Kings’ clash against the already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday. A Punjab victory would officially end…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka praised young fast bowler Prince Yadav after the pacer earned his maiden India call-up for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced squads for the one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, both scheduled to be played in India next month. Prince was rewarded for an impressive IPL 2026 campaign in which he emerged as one of Lucknow’s …
Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) Left‑arm spinner Manav Suthar, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey, and lanky pacer Gurnoor Brar were on Tuesday handed maiden call‑ups to India’s squad for the one‑off Test against Afghanistan, to be played in New Chandigarh from June 6‑10.Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia announced the 15‑member squad on Tuesday, with Shubman Gill appointed captain and KL Rahul replacing Rishabh Pant as the vice‑captain. Brar, Suthar, …
Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) Pacer Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav, along with left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey, have been handed maiden call-ups for India’s three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. India’s ODIs against Afghanistan will be in Dharamshala (June 14), Lucknow (June 17), and Chennai (June 20).The squad, led by Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, serving as the vice-captain, features senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, though the former’s inclusion is subject to fitne…