New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Gujarat Titans batting all-rounder Shahrukh Khan said the side must treat their heavy 99-run defeat to the Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium as an aberration in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign, adding that every team endures at least one such result over the course of a long season.GT, the IPL 2022 winners, will next take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, with an aim to get back to winn…
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Ahmedabad, April 21 (IANS) Gujarat Titans’ assistant coach Matthew Hayden admitted that the team fell well short of expectations in both departments as Mumbai Indians handed them a crushing defeat, with the former Australia opener pointing to poor execution on a surface he felt was far from a high-scoring one as he said that the 2022 champions have ‘got some work to do.’ Despite Tilak Varma’s stunning unbeaten century powering the Mumbai Indians to 199/5, Hayden believed the conditions a…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Former Mumbai cricketer Aditya Tare stressed the importance of MS Dhoni in Chennai Super Kings’ setup ahead of their key fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, stating that the former CSK captain’s experience in a relatively young side, especially in high-pressure encounters, will be crucial.“Chennai Super Kings need MS Dhoni more than ever. If he is fit to play, he has to play against Sunrisers Hyderabad in any capacity. I would personally want him to …
Ahmedabad, April 17 (IANS) Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden has attributed his side’s recent consecutive victories in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to disciplined, situational batting and smart cricket. GT, the IPL 2022 winners, began their season with twin defeats before getting successive wins.“We have just been playing decent cricket. I think when you look at the points table, it’s probably how we’re playing. It’s like not quite 50-50, but we’re doing one of the discipli…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) England white-ball captain Jos Buttler expressed satisfaction with the environment at the Gujarat Titans, describing the setup as well-equipped and supportive as he settles into the IPL 2026 season and also revealed how he advised Tom Banton and Luke Wood to take Ashish Nehra for what he is, calling him “unique.” Reflecting on his experience so far with the franchise, Buttler indicated that he is taking a measured approach while adapting to the new surroundings.”It’s b…
Bengaluru, April 15 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) opener and Australia’s T20 captain Mitchell Marsh believes the evolving nature of T20 cricket has made even 200-run totals uncertain as the team clashes against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.“Look, I think condition-wise, it probably is if you get a good wicket. I think in the past, if you made 200, you’d walk o…
Lucknow, April 12 (IANS) Gujarat Titans’ wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler expressed relief after returning to form with a crucial knock against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday here at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, revealing that a renewed focus on basics and some timely advice helped him overcome a lean patch.“Yeah, it’s been around for a while. And yeah, nice to be back scoring runs. Obviously had a bit of a lean patch in the last few months. So nice to find some form and contribute to another w…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Gujarat Titans’ batting all-rounder Glenn Phillips believes getting some momentum through their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against the Delhi Capitals will be key to turning around the team’s fortunes in the ongoing season.GT, the IPL 2022 winners, have been winless so far, and a win in New Delhi will help them get off the mark on the points table. “It’s the same for me as it is for everyone else. We got ourselves into a very good position, the last g…
Ahmedabad, April 5 (IANS) Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden believes a sudden flurry of wickets turned a certain victory into a “heartbreaking” loss against the Rajasthan Royals. Chasing a target of 211, GT were well-placed at many points. After ten overs, they were 103 for 1. But then Ravi Bishnoi changed the game as the hosts went from 107 for 1 in the 11th over to 161/7 in the 15th. In the final few overs, Rashid Khan (24), who stepped in to lead the side after skipper Shubman Gill …
Mullanpur, March 30 (IANS) India’s white-ball mainstays Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will headline a high-profile IPL 2026 opener in Chandigarh on Tuesday, leading the Gujarat Titans and the Punjab Kings, respectively, with both captains carrying added motivation to prove their credentials in the shortest format. For Gill, India’s Test and ODI skipper, the season presents a crucial opportunity to reassert his place in T20 cricket. Despite being named T20I vice-captain at one stage, a dip in…