New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth launched a scathing critique of the Mumbai Indians’ bowling unit following their recent defeat to Punjab Kings, questioning both selection decisions and the team’s overall strategy to play both Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur in the playing XI.At the Wankhede Stadium, MI put up 195 in their 20 overs on a surface that offered plenty for the batters, but the total proved insufficient as PBKS chased it down comfortably in…
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Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) The magical combination of Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer hammered half-centuries each in their second successive match and shared another crucial partnership as they helped Punjab Kings romp to a seven-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians in Match 24 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Prabhsimran and Shreyas Iyer had scored half-centuries to help PBKS beat Sunrisers Hyderabad a couple of days back, and on Thursday…
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer struck their second successive half-centuries and shared a 139-run partnership for the third wicket as Punjab Kings cruised to a seven-wicket win with 21 balls to spare against the Mumbai Indians in Match 24 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.Iyer read the pitch correctly and inserted MI in to bat first on a wicket that had a slight tinge of grass and some help for the pacers. With Mumbai de…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri made a special appearance at the Mumbai Indians training session at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. His presence added a lively energy to the session, with several MI players keen to interact with the veteran forward. Chhetri, one of India’s most celebrated footballers, spent time with players and support staff, engaging in conversations with Mahela Jayawardene, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, and skipper Hardik Pandya, among others, …
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, and skipper Rajat Patidar scored contrasting half-centuries as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru smashed 240/4 against Mumbai Indians in Match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.It was fireworks all around as Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Patidar (53 off 20) put on a brilliant display of power-hitting while Kohli struggled to a pedestrian 50 off 38 balls. After the Mumbai Indians had pu…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India’s T20I captain and batting ace Suryakumar Yadav had some thoughtful words for former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, who completed 15 years with the franchise, as he wished the veteran opener a long association with the team while also congratulating him on the achievement.“It’s a fantastic achievement, 15 years playing for one franchise. Also, I remember, before entering this dressing room, I made my debut in first-class cricket when you were around, in…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Mumbai Indians stalwart Rohit Sharma on Friday marked a remarkable 15 years with the franchise, a journey that has seen him evolve from a promising batsman into the most successful captain in IPL history. As the celebrations continued, seamer Shardul Thakur offered heartfelt words for Rohit in front of the players and support staff in the dressing room, highlighting the other side of his leadership.“Well, everyone has spoken about his cricketing part, but just off th…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Marking 15 years with the Mumbai Indians at the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit Sharma expressed heartfelt gratitude to teammates, support staff and the franchise management, crediting the team environment for shaping his leadership journey.Rohit acknowledged the collective effort behind the team’s success and the personal milestones he achieved during his long stint.“Thank you so much for making it so special. Thanks Polly (Kieron Pollard), Hardik (Pandya), Sur…
Guwahati, April 8 (IANS) Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered a half-century and raised 80 runs for the opening wicket with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at breakneck pace as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in a rain-shortened 11-overs-a-side Match 13 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.This is Rajasthan Royals’ third successive win as they took the top table with six points.After Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered a sensational 77 not out off 32 balls, smash…
Guwahati, April 7 (IANS) Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered a half-century off 23 balls as Rajasthan Royals posted a mammoth 150/3 against Mumbai Indians in a rain-shortened 11-overs-a-side Match 13 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday. Jaiswal was in sensational form as he blazed to 77 not out off 32 balls, smashing 10 boundaries and four sixes while teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasted 39 off 14 balls as Rajasthan Royals posted a massive score for the Mumba…