New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has lauded Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 40 leading the side to a four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings, adding that the all-rounder’s composed knock has effectively answered lingering questions regarding the side’s middle-order depth. Washington walked out to bat when GT were 94/3 and remained unbeaten on 40 off just 23 balls, striking at 173.91, to help the 2022 IPL winners get over the line in a chase of 164. With his calm …
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New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi welcomed the acquisition of Rajasthan Royals by the Mittal family in partnership with Adar Poonawalla, saying the league could not have better owners than the two, calling them the “most savvy investors.”Lakshmi N. Mittal and Aditya Mittal on Sunday announced a definitive agreement has been reached to acquire the Rajasthan Royals, in partnership with Adar Poonawalla, from Manoj Badale and consortium. In addition to th…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Lakshmi N. Mittal and Aditya Mittal on Sunday announced a definitive agreement has been reached to acquire the Rajasthan Royals, in partnership with Adar Poonawalla, from Manoj Badale and consortium. Following completion, the Mittal Family will own approximately 75 per cent of Rajasthan Royals, with Adar Poonawalla holding approximately 18 per cent. The remaining approximately 7 per cent will be held by approved existing investors, including Manoj Badale. It is understood…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Punjab Kings fast bowler Lockie Ferguson on Saturday praised skipper Shreyas Iyer’s temperament and leadership so far in IPL 2026, saying the right-handed batter’s attitude has rubbed off really well on the entire team and that going through highs and lows of his career have added to him being a calm and assured leader.PBKS currently sit at top of points table with six wins from eight games and a huge factor in them having an outstanding season has been down to Iyer’s l…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has heaped praise on Delhi Capitals (DC) opener KL Rahul, praising his mindset to take on any bowlers at any time of the game after he played a match-winning knock of 75 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday.Rayudu said that Rahul always had the ability to change gears at any time, but now he is showing greater confidence and intent in his game.”He has always had the game. He can take on any …
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop lauded Mitchell Starc’s impact on his return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saying the Australian quick added much-needed ‘firepower’ to the Delhi Capitals’ bowling attack in their win over Rajasthan Royals.Starc, who joined the squad after recovering from shoulder and elbow injuries that kept him out for a long time, made an immediate impression with figures of 3/40 in his four overs. His spell proved crucial in restr…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara heaped praise on Delhi Capitals (DC) opener KL Rahul for working hard and improving his strike rate in the shortest format, which is visible in his batting after he played a match-winning knock of 75 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday.Rahul, who was criticized for his low scoring rate a couple of years ago, has now changed his mindset and significantly improved his strike rate over the…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Delhi Capitals (DC) opener Pathum Nissanka will take a lot of confidence from his match-winning knock of 62 runs against Rajasthan Royals(RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday.Nissanka, who got dropped from the last match due to poor performance in the opening matches, came back strongly and provided a strong start to DC while chasing a mammoth total of 226 runs.”Pathum Nissanka will take a lot of confidence …
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Mitchell Starc expressed relief and satisfaction after marking his return with a win, as Delhi Capitals registered a seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in Match 43 of IPL 2026 on Friday.The left-arm pacer, who missed the first half of the season due to a shoulder and elbow injury sustained during a Big Bash League game for Sydney Sixers, made an immediate impact on his comeback. His timely strikes in the death overs helped restrict Rajasthan to 225/6, a total that…
Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) Former New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan has defended Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Kyle Jamison’s aggressive send-off to Rajasthan Royals’ young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after taking his wicket, stating that it was a natural reaction that came because of the value the 15-year-old brings. Sooryavanshi, who struck the first ball boundary to Jamieson, was bowled in the next by the New Zealand pacer and was given a fiery send-off.Jamieson had an animated celebration after d…