New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Former New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan highlighted the composure and adaptability shown by Yashasvi Jaiswal during Rajasthan Royals’ successful run chase against Punjab Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.Chasing a challenging target, Rajasthan got off to a blistering start through young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, but it was Jaiswal’s measured approach that ensured stability and balance at the top of the order as the …
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New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) As the Mumbai Indians prepare for a high-stakes clash against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes that the team should look to utilise Rohit Sharma and have him in the playing XI, either as a pure batter or as an impact player for the batting innings. One of the biggest talking points ahead of the clash is the potential return of former captain Rohit Sharma, who has been recovering from a ha…
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Ahead of their key clash with fellow five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, the Mumbai Indians got some good news as England all-rounder Will Jacks joined the squad and attended an optional training session at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.The Mumbai Indians on Tuesday put up a post through their social media handles explaining that Will Jacks has joined the squad after seeking an exemption for personal reasons. Jacks missed the first six matches of the season as he r…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) New Zealand’s left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner has joined the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season.The five-time champion posted a video on their social media accounts, where Santner’s arrival in New Delhi was confirmed. It also means Santner is expected to be available for their next fixture against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Santner, who missed MI’s six-wicket w…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has picked his strongest playing 12 for five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of their opening clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Mumbai have been dealt an early blow as two key overseas players, Will Jacks and Mitchell Santner, will miss the opening match. Their absence has forced a rethink in team combination, espec…
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will look for dominance as they enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with their core squad and some new faces. Several key players, including former captain Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, are leading a settled squad and hope that experience will help them find their way back to having a winning formula through stability and some smart additions.Strengths: The MI’s main advantage is that they have well-defined roles on a well-es…
Dubai, March 23 (IANS) Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has bagged the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2026 after his stunning ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in Sri Lanka, where he was the highest run-getter with 383 runs in seven matches (six innings) at an average of 76.60 that included two hundreds and as many half centuries.The right-hander had a superb run at the global event, boasting a strike rate of 160.25 while breaking Virat Kohli’s longstanding record of most runs …
Dubai, March 11 (IANS) India’s title-winning run at the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 saw India batters rewarded in the latest rankings released by the ICC on Wednesday, with the side now holding the top two ranked players on the list for T20I batters. Young opener Abhishek Sharma has held on to his lead at the top following his quickfire half-century against the Black Caps in the T20 World Cup final, while fellow opener Ishan Kishan is now his closest rival after he moved up two places to…
Dubai, March 9 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, the Player of the Tournament, leads the victorious team, having scored 321 runs in just five innings. Initially not part of the Indian XI, Samson distinguished himself with Player of the Match awards against West Indies and England. He then set the record for the highest individual score in a Men’s T20 World Cup final with 89 runs against New Zealand on Sunday. He is accompanied by teammates Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah…
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) England batter Jacob Bethell was left disappointed after his brilliant century went in vain, calling “it a tough pill to swallow” as England lost to India in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Despite the defeat, Bethell created history by scoring the second-fastest century in T20 World Cup history. The 22-year-old left-hander reached the milestone in just 45 balls.Bethell now has centuries in all three formats for England….