Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes Prince Yadav is not far away from making his international debut after the young pacer produced another impressive spell in Lucknow Super Giants’ thrilling nine-run win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Prince played a decisive role in LSG’s successful defence of DLS target 213 runs in the rain-curtailed 19-overs-a-side contest, finishing with figures of 3-33 and producing a stunni…
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Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes that fast bowler Prince Yadav is not very far from realising his World Cup dream after the youngster played a key role in Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) thrilling nine-run win over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Prince delivered a match-winning spell under pressure as LSG defended 209/3 in the rain-curtailed 19-overs-a-side contest. The pacer finished with figures of 3-33, including the crucial wickets of Virat Kohli, Devd…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has heaped praise on Lucknow Super Giants opener Mitchell Marsh, lauding his attacking approach against Australian spearhead Josh Hazlewood after his blazing century helped Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) register a thrilling nine-run win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Marsh played a crucial role in LSG posting 209 runs in a rain-curtailed 19-over-a-side game, as he scored his first century for the side, taking just 49 balls, which is…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former India cricketer Suresh Raina believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are strong favourites to defend their Indian Premier League (IPL) title this season, citing their balanced performances and clarity in roles across departments.“I feel RCB can defend their title. The way they are playing, and how their bowling unit is operating, with Captain Rajat Patidar leading from the front, has been impressive,” Raina said.Raina emphasised that RCB’s strength lies no…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has heaped praise on Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer, saying the stylish right-hander is on the verge of surpassing some of the greatest captains in IPL history, including MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Gautam Gambhir. “Shreyas Iyer, who has taken three franchises to the final and won it with KKR. One more trophy; if he wins it with Punjab, he will surpass everyone,” Pathan told Jio Hotstar.Pathan emphasised that Iyer’s a…
Bengaluru, May 4 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s young all-rounder Jacob Bethell says observing seasoned campaigners like Virat Kohli has helped him grasp the nuances of chasing in T20 cricket, as the Englishman continues to grow into his role in the IPL. Now in his second season with the franchise, the 23-year-old reflected on his journey from Barbados to one of the biggest stages in world cricket. “I grew up in Barbados, always with a bat and ball. Around 10–12, I started taking it …
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul said surpassing MS Dhoni on the IPL’s all-time run-scorers list was special, but insisted that winning five trophies like the legendary CSK captain remains the milestone he still has to achieve. During DC’s game against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he smashed an unbeaten 152, Rahul surpassed Dhoni and Suresh Raina to become the fifth highest run-getter in IPL history. “I didn’t even realise I had gone past…
Ahmedabad, May 1 (IANS) Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar said Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s best chance of beating Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 lay in taking wickets quickly rather than defending runs, as the defending champions lost by four wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium. “If you look at the scenario, there was some help for seamers, and we had Romario (Shepherd), third seamer. So, we wanted to take a chance. Suyash (Sharma) is someone who is not easy to pick. We wanted to get wickets as …
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Batting standards in the IPL 2026 continue to soar, with former India captain Sunil Gavaskar pointing to a growing belief among teams that even daunting totals can be chased down with ease. Gavaskar’s remarks come in the wake of Rajasthan Royals chasing down a stiff target against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday, handing the table-toppers their first defeat of the season. The successful chase was powered by a blistering start from young opener Vaibhav Sooryavans…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla lauded Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his relentless work ethic and commitment, stating that the senior pacer’s belief in quantity over quality practice played a key role in his match-winning performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Monday. Chawla highlighted the ongoing debate around workload management and modern training methods, praising Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his intelligent and disciplined pra…