New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Dhruv Jurel’s masterful innings on Friday highlighted why he is emerging as one of the most dangerous young batters in T20 cricket and former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes that the RR wicketkeeper batter hitting all parts of the ground proved that a batter like him can be contained in ‘very few areas’ in a format like T20s.The 25-year-old scored an unbeaten 81 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, leaving bowlers struggling to find a weakness. Jurel’s c…
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Guwahati, April 11 (IANS) Riyan Parag admitted Rajasthan Royals were not at their best at the venue in previous seasons, but praised his side’s clinical all-round display after their win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while adding that despite a strong effort, they still felt they conceded 20 runs above par.”Keeping previous years in mind, we were not up to the mark (at this venue but todav was verv clinical. The way we bowled, the way we started, we would have taken 200 but still felt 20 a…
Ahmedabad, April 4 (IANS) A dramatic final over from pacer Tushar Deshpande helped Rajasthan Royals clinch a thrilling six-run win over Gujarat Titans in a nail-biting encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.After opting to bat first, Rajasthan posted a competitive 210/6 in 20 overs, riding on fine half-centuries from Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Gujarat’s chase was spearheaded by a brilliant knock from Sai Sudharsan, but des…
Ahmedabad, April 4 (IANS) Half-centuries from wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal powered Rajasthan Royals to a commanding 210/6 in 20 overs against hosts Gujarat Titans in the ninth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.After winning the toss and opting to bat, Rajasthan made full use of the batting-friendly surface with a fluent start from their opening pair against the Titans, who were led by stand-in skippe…
Ahmedabad, April 4 (IANS) On the eve of Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer struck a positive and reflective tone, expressing confidence, excitement, and a clear sense of purpose heading into the new season.“Winning the first game always helps, and everyone is in good spirits,” Hetmyer said, highlighting the importance of early momentum in a long tournament.Looking ahead to a…
Guwahati, March 30 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in match three of IPL 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Ground on Monday. The toss was delayed by five minutes due to slight drizzle at the venue, with the covers lifted at 6:42pm. This is the first time RR and CSK meet in the IPL since Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja swapped teams, while Riyan Parag starts his run as the former’s full-time captain. After winning the toss, local lad …
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) A new era begins for Rajasthan Royals as Riyan Parag takes over as captain and former India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja joins the team. After a disappointing 2025 season, the inaugural champions are relying on a revamped squad and a youthful lineup to bounce back and end their long wait for a second IPL title.Strengths:RR’s biggest strength is their fearless, high-tempo batting unit. The opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and young talent Vaibhav Suryavanshi can provid…
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Rajasthan Royals (RR) head into the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with a more balanced squad than last year, particularly due to improvements in their bowling attack and a strengthened middle order. Bangar noted that while the franchise has undergone some significant changes in personnel, the overall structure of the team appears stronger compared to the previous season. According to him, the Royals’ fast-…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged the ‘Impact Player of the Match’ after a decisive spell helped India maintain the West Indies to a chaseable target before Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 helped the defending champions secure a crucial victory in their T20 World Cup clash on Sunday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.Bumrah returned figures of 2/36 from his four overs. While the numbers may not fully reflect his influence, the timing of his breakthroughs proved …
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Former India batting coach Abhishek Nayar said Jasprit Bumrah is a ‘cheat code’ who never disappoints and always delivers after fast bowling spearhead’s decisive two-wicket over dismantled the West Indies’ middle order and set India on course for a five-wicket victory at Eden Gardens. Bumrah’s removal of the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase in the 12th over turned out to be a turning point in a contest where the West Indies had assembled one of the tournam…