Chennai, April 4 (IANS) There may have been some doubts about Sanju Samson’s start with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), but head coach Stephen Fleming is sure that the star batter will soon get back into the swing of things. Samson’s form has come under fire after he scored 6 and 7 in his first two games of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. This is especially true after his high-profile move from the Rajasthan Royals and his recent success in India’s T20 World Cup win. Fleming, on the other h…
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New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has called for greater clarity over the futures of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the team begins shaping its plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Both Rohit and Kohli have stepped away from Test and T20I, but the veteran duo remain integral to India’s 50-over setup. However, their long-term roles continue to be a subject of discussion amid an ongoing transit…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India legend Sachin Tendulkar recalled the emotions of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Final on the 15th anniversary of one of India’s most iconic triumphs, a night that remains etched in the nation’s memory.Tendulkar played a key role in India’s successful 2011 World Cup win on home soil, a historic moment cherished by all Indian fans. In his last tournament, the Master ended his drought by lifting the trophy at his home ground, becoming India’s highest run-scor…
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao, who was last seen in ‘Maalik’, has flagged off the shooting for his upcoming film ‘Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story’. On Wednesday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared BTS pictures from the sets of the film. The first picture is of the clapperboard from the sets. The second picture is of the Sourav Ganguly stand at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata.He wrote in the caption, “And it begins … The one and only #DADA. @souravga…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped rich praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his breathtaking innings powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a commanding eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2026 opener in Guwahati on Monday, and mentioned that he must not be hurried into India’s international setup. Sooryavanshi’s explosive 52 off just 17 balls, which saw him make a 15-ball half-century, dismantled CSK’s bowling att…
Guwahati, March 30 (IANS) New Zealand pacer Matt Henry said he was excited to get going for five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026, adding the squad was looking forward to getting the tournament underway tonight against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the ACA Stadium on Monday.“It’s just exciting. I think when you come to the IPL, the passion, I suppose the crowd, the atmosphere, it’s what you want as a cricketer and to be tested. So it’s exciting to get started tonight for C…
Guwahati, March 30 (IANS) Built on incisive new-ball spells from Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger, a double-strike from Ravindra Jadeja, and a blistering 52 from teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals launched their IPL 2026 campaign with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings at the ACA Stadium on Monday. CSK, missing MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis, were bundled out for just 127 after being rocked early on a red-soil pitch offering swing and seam to Archer and Burge…
Guwahati, March 30 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals pacers Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger ripped through Chennai Super Kings top-order before Ravindra Jadeja made a double-strike, as the visitors were bundled out for just 127 in the IPL 2026 clash at the ACA Stadium on Monday.Missing the calming presence of MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis, CSK’s young batting unit faltered on a red-soil pitch offering early assistance to bowlers, thanks to some pre-match drizzle. Archer and Burger made the ball talk to pick…
Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Veteran actor Saurabh Shukla believes that true artistry comes without the burden of past success, stressing that actors should focus on the joy of creation rather than the pressure of living up to iconic roles. Speaking about whether memorable performances bring added responsibility, Saurabh dismissed the idea of carrying expectations into new work.Drawing a parallel with cricket, he said every great player from Sunil Gavaskar to Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohl…
Guwahati, March 29 (IANS) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be without South Africa batter Dewald Brevis for their IPL 2026 opening match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) after he suffered a side strain while training, confirmed head coach Stephen Fleming. “CSK is hopeful he will be fit again soon,” said Fleming in the pre-match press conference at the ACA Stadium on Sunday. Brevis’ absence compounds CSK’s injury woes – fast bowler Nathan Ellis has already been ruled out of the…