India Women vs England Women 4th T20I Live Score Updates

India Women vs England Women 4th T20I Live: Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian cricket team is one win away from sealing the series.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/o7H0PCt

Ignored India Star Joins As Net Bowler Ahead Of 3rd England Test? Here's The Truth

Deepak Chahar was spotted training with the Indian cricket team ahead of the Test encounter against England at Lord's starting Thursday.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/v8O0216

ICC Umpire Dies At 41, Brother Says: "Went To Peshawar To Have Abdominal Fat Removed"

Bismillah Jan Shinwari, a member of the ICC International Panel of Umpires, died at the age of 41 on Monday night.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/F1Sbtms

Striped Suit, Marvelous Glasses - Rishabh Pant Steals Show On Wimbledon Debut. See Pics

Rishabh Pant, who is currently playing for India in the ongoing five-match Test series against England, was spotted during a Wimbledon match.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/3Mt6IiF

Akash Deep "Lived In A Hellhole, People Would Die There": Ex-Coach Reveals India Star's Struggle

Akash Deep turned out to be India's hero in the 2nd India vs England Test which the Shubman Gill-led side won by 336 runs

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/HJtTZd0

RCB Cricketer Yash Dayal Charged For Alleged Mental And Physical Exploitation Of Ghaziabad Woman

Uttar Pradesh Police have registered a case against cricketer Yash Dalal following serious allegations of deception, physical abuse, and mental harassment made by a Ghaziabad-based woman

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/4qbQSPz

Akash Deep's Childhood Friend Reveals BCCI's Role In Sister Jyoti's Cancer Treatment

India's seamer Akash Deep's childhood friend, Vaibhav Kumar, said that the cricketer's sister, Akhand Jyoti Singh -- who has been battling cancer for the past two months -- is now doing well.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/ClxuGVL

Shubman Gill And Co Achieve Historic First, End 58-Year Wait With Edgbaston Test Win

Shubman Gill-led India defeated England by 336 runs in the second Test encounter at Edgbaston.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/MR7XWB3

Edgbaston Hourly Weather Update, Day 5: Did Shubman Gill's Declaration Come Too Late?

India vs England, Day 5 Weather Update: Rain at the venue has put India's hopes of making history at Edgbaston under serious doubt.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/HqgJrbV

England Star Hilariously Tells Shubman Gill To "Take The Draw". India Captain's Epic Reply

India captain Shubman Gill was involved in a lighthearted banter with England batter Harry Brook on Day 4.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/e5FcNW1

Shubman Gill Scripts History, Becomes First Player In 148 Years To...

Shubman Gill continued to spread his magic in the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/ZmPxAhb

Bangladesh Hold Nerve To Level ODI Series With Sri Lanka

Bangladesh held their nerve in a nail-biting finish to clinch a 16-run win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at Colombo on Saturday.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/DX4f7HO

2nd Test: Mohammed Siraj's 6-Wicket Haul Helps India Stay Ahead Of England On Bizarre Day 3

Mohammed Siraj's stellar six wicket-haul kept India ahead after Jamie Smith and Harry Brook threatened to take the game away from the visitors.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/GRbYkZW

Watch: Mohammed Siraj's Terrific Reply To England Fans After Getting Booed In 2nd Test

Mohammed Siraj had a false start twice on Friday as he missed his run-up on both the occasions.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/AeyKqvI

Sara Ali Khan Gives Big Take Amid 'Pataudi Trophy' Row: "Huge Legend..."

Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan opened up about the ongoing India-England Test series honouring the legacy of her grandfather - former India captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/JOKeIs5

Shubman Gill Shockingly 'Stopped Enjoying' His Batting Before England Series. Then This Happened

Shubman Gill struck 269 off 387 balls to become the first Indian and Asian captain to score a double hundred in a Test match in England.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/THUWkEG

Shubman Gill Earns Glory With Maiden Double Hundred, Puts India On Top In Second Test vs England

Shubman Gill earned himself a place in the pantheon of Indian batting heavyweights with a near flawless, record-breaking double hundred.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/0AlazDf

Former England Star Points Out India's "Biggest Shortcoming" In Test Matches

India fell flat in the series opener after falling short in their endeavours to defend a 371-run target at Headingley last week.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/inWdgbl

India Star Faces Brutal Criticism Ahead Of 2nd Test Against England: 'Not Finished Player...'

Former Australian cricket team spinner Brad Hogg was extremely critical of Shardul Thakur for his poor fitness standards ahead of the second Test encounter against England.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/mQCbwHc

Shubman Gill Makes Massive Admission On 1st Test Loss vs England: "Your Mistakes..."

Shubman Gill reflected on the first Test defeat and emphasised the need to minimise mistakes against a strong team

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/9n0HQKb

Troubled By 'Filthy' Habits, Indian Team Resorts To 'Two-Coloured' Method Ahead Of 2nd Test

Jasprit Bumrah was seen holding a red and white ball at the start of the session and so were the other members of the Indian pace battery.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/DdLzKw1

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Scores 45 As India U19 Lose To England U19, Series Level At 1-1

England scraped through with a narrow one-wicket win over India in the second Youth ODI to level the five-match series 1-1 in Northampton

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/W5eNHd9

AB de Villiers Slams 'Mismanagement' As Gautam Gambhir Restricts Jasprit Bumrah To 3 Tests

Gautam Gambhir has already declared that Jasprit Bumrah would play just three of the five matches on the tour of England.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/fKnd78J

"Let Shubman Gill Be Captain For 3 Years": BCCI Sent Blunt 'Captaincy' Message

Ravi Shastri believes that the team management should keep supporting Shubman Gill as captain even if they lose the Test series against England.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/2xqDoFY

Gautam Gambhir Sent "No-Brainer" Message Over Benched Star's Selection For 2nd Test vs England

Team India is expected to make multiple changes in the team for the second Test against England.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/eU1VcIh

Yash Dayal In Trouble As Woman Files Complaint Against Cricketer For Exploiting On Pretext Of Marriage

RCB and Indian pacer, Yash Dayal, has been accused of exploitation on the pretext of marriage by a woman from Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/ClinEAm

India Star Forgets Item At Hotel Ahead Of Departure To Birmingham, Labelled Next Rohit Sharma

India trail 0-1 in the five-match series as England won the series opener at Headingley by five wickets earlier this week.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/EMm08d6

"Didn't Have Virat Kohli's Aura": 'Reactive' Shubman Gill Given Captaincy Reality Check

India faced a shocking five-wicket defeat against England in the first Test of the five-match series on Tuesday in Leeds.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Y3kxbwr

"If Runs Are Being Leaked...": Mohammed Siraj Asked Tough Questions By Ravichandran Ashwin

On the surface at Headingley, Leeds that had no help for bowlers, Mohammed Siraj struggled to pick wickets and also leaked runs at an economy of 4.05.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/aVw0fPe

On Jasprit Bumrah Missing 2nd Test, 'Ajit Agarkar And Shubman Gill' Factor Comes Up: Report

Will Jasprit Bumrah play in the second Test? That is the biggest question facing the Indian team management as it looks to draw parity against England.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/1upl5fd

ICC Defines Exact Powerplay Overs For Shortened T20s

ICC announced new powerplay rules for shortened T20 matches and clearly defined the number of overs allowed upfront with restricted field.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/QSW3d98

"Reminded Me Of Adam Gilchrist": Ex-India Coach's Massive Praise For Rishabh Pant

India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant smacked centuries in each innings of the first Test against England at Leeds.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/23DaqHE

BCCI And England Board Join Hands To Scuttle Rs 3442 Crore Saudi T20 League: Reports

Saudi T20 league, which is believed to be a USD 400 million (approximately Rs 3442 crore) project, won't be backed by the BCCI or the England and Wales Cricket Board

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Rqdmagl

Shubman Gill Does Not Hold Back, Admits Massive Flaw After Loss In 1st Test: "Have To Rectify..."

India captain Shubman Gill minced no words on where the team needed to improve after defeat in his first Test as captain.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/BaKpSP8

Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir Get Reality Check As India Lose To England Despite Having 5 Centurions

Ben Duckett top-scored with 149 as England beat India by five wickets in the first Test of the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/hU2YeBE

India Achieve Historic First In 93 Years, Register Rarest Of Rare Feat As Rishabh Pant And Co. Domination vs England

It is the sixth time ever that this milestone has been achieved by a team in Test cricket.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/guNizwa

Crowd 'Blamed' For Repeated Dropped Catches In the India vs England 1st Test

Stuart Broad weighed in on the factors conspiring against fielders, resulting in several dropped chances during the first Test between England and India

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Lz4Mw5t

"Average Of 25 Will Not Bring Us Success": West Indies Coach Daren Sammy Slams Poor First-Class Cricket System

Ahead of his side's three-match Test series at home against Australia, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy spoke on the team's poor first-class cricket system.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/1fjeAOS

1st Test Day 3: Jasprit Bumrah Shines With Five-Wicket Haul, India Lead England By 96 Runs At Stumps

India dropped as many as five catches and barring Jasprit Bumrah, the effort from the pacers left a lot to be desired.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/hj1PlXF

"Very, Very Disappointing": Sunil Gavaskar Slams Team India For Big Mistakes vs England, Singles Out Yashasvi Jaiswal

What was supposed to be a day of complete dominance, ultimately raised a lot of questions for India vs England in the first Test in Leeds on Saturday

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/wmtWSyO

"Meri Aadat Hai": Yashasvi Jaiswal Requests Shubman Gill To Warn Him Mid-Match. Reason Is...

India captain Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal both slammed centuries on an exciting opening day of Test cricket in Leeds.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/lWXp87Y

Sai Sudharshan Falls For Duck After Much Hyped Test Debut, Gautam Gambhir's Expression Says It All

Sai Sudharsan etched his name in Indian cricket history by making his Test debut on June 20, an iconic date that marks the maiden appearances of Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, and Virat Kohli

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/SWwnfbq

Shubman Gill Slams Ton, Makes History In 1st Game As India Captain. Joins Virat Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar

India vs England: Shubman Gill's 1st day in office as India Test captain began on a historic note as the 25-year-old slammed his sixth Test ton in style

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/KDy02tQ

Shubman Gill Sent Big Message By Sachin Tendulkar Ahead Of Captaincy Debut: "Nothing..."

The 25-year-old Shubman Gill will be leading India in the five-Test series against England in the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/vX7INd4

Rain To Play Spoilsport In 1st India vs England Test? Weather Forecast Says...

Rain could play spoilsport in the first Test between India and England.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/9BRYGkE

"When New Leadership Role Comes...": Ben Stokes On India Test Skipper Shubman Gill

Ahead of the first Test against India, England skipper Ben Stokes said that the visitors have an "exciting time" in the longest format of the game as they have announced young Shubman Gill as the new captain

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/h0Bb3vW

Ben Stokes Adamant Jofra Archer 'Desperate' For England Return

For all his undeniable talent, a succession of injury problems have blighted the Sussex speedster's career.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/9vNj1UR

India Batter Suffers Injury Scare Ahead Of 1st England Test. Reason Is...

Indian cricket team batter Karun Nair suffered a massive injury scare ahead of the first Test match against England starting Friday.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/JH2TCzv

Rishabh Pant Clears Air On "Who Is Going To Play At No. 3" vs England In 1st Test

Shubman Gill moving down to no. 4 also means that there is a spot up for grabs at no. 3.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/F2E9bwd

25-Year-Old India Star Called "Third Or Fourth-Most Influential Person Behind Prime Minister" By Jos Buttler

When India's Test series against England starts on Friday, all eyes will be on how Shubman Gill performs

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/SkFQoLD

BCCI Slammed For Ignoring Champions Trophy Hero For England Test Series By Ex-Star

With Shreyas Iyer, India's top-scorer in Champions Trophy win with a tally of 243, not in the team, the former opener has high expectations from the likes of Kuldeep Yadav and Sai Sudharsan.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/89oLsET

South Africa Return To Lord's For More Post-WTC Final Celebrations

The players and support staff were in good spirits as they came together for one last look at the Lord's before they return to South Africa.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/ktmJ1WP

India Star's Big Verdict On Shubman Gill Becoming New Test Captain: "As A Leader..."

Kuldeep Yadav believes Shubman Gill is completely prepared to captain the Indian Test team on their five-match Test tour of England, starting in Leeds on June 20.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Pz9l87J

India vs England 1st Test XI: 'Won't Play Jasprit Bumrah...": Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir Receive Stunning Advice

There has been a lot of chatter surrounding how the Indian cricket team will use star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming Test series against England.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/mjc7L6E

"Cannot Win Such A Big Series On...": Ex-India Star's Timely Reminder For Shubman Gill And Co

India are set to take on England in a series of five Test matches, starting June 20.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/N9g5bTm

"Taught Me To Never Give Up": Yuvraj Singh's Emotional Note On Father's Day

On Father's Day, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared a heartfelt and emotional note on Sunday to express his deep appreciation for his father, Yograj Singh.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/4ZW9McL

"Going To Be Difficult...": India Great Sourav Ganguly Raises Major Question Mark On Shubman Gill

Legendary former India captain Sourav Ganguly has given his opinion on Shubman Gill as the latter prepares to take over as India's new Test captain.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/HWTrfgh

Watch: R Ashwin's Blunder Triggers Hilarious Fielding Error In TNPL, Internet Says: "Chaos, Comedy..."

A hilarious sequence of fielding errors took place in a Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) match between Dindigul Dragons and Siechem Madurai Panthers.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/eHnwdD2

Axed India Star Sends Big Message To Gautam Gambhir With Century In Intra Squad Match

The player isn't a part of the senior team on the tour, and he made sure to make his time in England count.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/jFeoiTX

Mohammad Yousuf Resigns As Batting Coach From Pakistan's NCA. Reason Is...

The former batter had accompanied the Pakistan team to New Zealand in April this year but was missing from the support staff when Pakistan played a T20 series at home against Bangladesh last month.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/gLuaiv9

"Just 24 Or 25...": Ex-India Star's Clear Verdict On Shubman Gill Becoming Test Captain

Shubman Gill replaces the now-retired Rohit Sharma at the helm for the upcoming Test series against England.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/kBxm3K6

Asia Cup In Jeopardy After Border Tension With India, Pakistan Plan Big Step Involving Afghanistan, UAE

This edition of the Asia Cup is scheduled to be played in September and India has the hosting rights

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/sZydfTu

Pat Cummins Rewrites History Books In WTC Final, Becomes 1st Player In History To...

'Captain fantastic' Pat Cummins put Australia in driver's seat with his sensational figures of 6/28 in the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/TUorfSA

Mehidy Hasan Miraz To Lead Bangladesh ODIs

Bangladesh on Thursday named Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new captain of the ODI team, with the 27-year-old all-rounder succeeding Najmul Hossain Shanto in white ball cricket.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/zertKLD

Gautam Gambhir Told To Snub Kuldeep Yadav By T20 WC Winner. No Shubman Gill Or Karun Nair At No. 3

Ever since the squad was announced, a lot has been said and written about how India could lineup for the first Test in Leeds.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/mg3e9hn

Mitchell Starc Strikes As Australia Fight Back In WTC Final Against South Africa On Day 1

Mitchell Starc led Australia's recovery as the defending champions fought back with the ball against South Africa on the first day of the World Test Championship final.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/57DTUWi

Kagiso Rabada Surpasses South Africa Great To Unlock New Milestone During WTC Final vs Australia

Kagiso Rabada claimed figures of 5/51 in 15.4 overs, helping bowl Australia out for 212.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/4Q3wGFt

India "Will Miss The Aura Of Virat Kohli...": England Star's Blunt Reminder Ahead Of Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy

Ollie Pope believes the young Indian side, led by a "fantastic" Shubman Gill, has plenty of depth and talent, but it will miss the aura of Virat Kohli

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/XrkWcNZ

The Next 'Fab 4' Named By Kane Williamson: There Are Two Indians And One From Australia. None From Pakistan

Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith and Joe Root - from the 2010s those stars were termed as the 'Fab Four'

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/jxClWAc

Ben Duckett Stars As England Complete T20 Sweep Against West Indies

Ben Duckett starred with a blistering 84 from just 46 balls as England wrapped up a T20 series sweep of the West Indies with a 37-run victory.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/1zdVrb4

Gautam Gambhir Informs England Pitch Curator Of His Expectations, Says "We Want..."

India has begun fine-tuning its preparations for the five gripping Tests in England, which are slated to begin on June 20 at Headingley.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/uf7sHbN

Nicholas Pooran Shocks Cricket World, Announces Retirement From All Forms Of International Cricket

Nicholas Pooran, at the age of 29, has decided to quit international cricket entirely.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/R74Vc0P

"Don't Want To Do A Disservice...": James Anderson Breaks Silence On India-England Series Renaming

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and BCCI are expected to formally reveal the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy in the lead-up to the five-Test series between India and England, starting on June 20 at Leeds.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/dSfXLiY

Bowlers Tanush Kotian, Anshul Kamboj Make Big Impression With Bat As India A Draw With England Lions

India A will now move to Beckenham to join the senior players for a four-day intra-squad match to be played from June 13-16 at the Kent County Cricket Ground.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/uWXOPTV

'Flawed' Test Championship Reveals World Cricket's Underlying Problems

Reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord's starting Wednesday amid a chorus of criticism over the competition's format.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/xP3mpNW

Heinrich Klaasen's Shocking Revelation On Sudden International Retirement: "Didn't Really Care..."

Heinrich Klaasen stunned the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from international cricket.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/RyFvOj5

Oman Cricket Mess Triggers Storm, Players Yet To Be Paid T20 World Cup Prize Money

Oman Cricket has come under major scrutiny for refusing to distribute the prize money from the 2024 T20 World Cup to its players.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/nQx8Ngf

How Jasprit Bumrah Can Play All Five Tests vs England: "Can Be Preserved If..."

During India's last overseas assignment in Australia, Jasprit Bumrah did play all five Tests, racking up a record-breaking 32 wickets at an average of 13.06.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/6axEY8D

Karnataka Cricket Body Accepts Resignations Of Top Officials. Says This On Managing Committee

KSCA president Raghuram Bhat on Saturday said the resignation of A Shankar and ES Jairam, secretary and treasurer of the governing body, was accepted in an emergency meeting.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/h3Zcvg5

Andre Russell's "Lucrative Central Contracts" Remark To Virat Kohli's Test Comment

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has reacted to Virat Kohli's comment of putting Test cricket above Indian Premier League title.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/DxwMHsU

2nd Unofficial Test, Day 1: Solid KL Rahul Warms Up For England Series With Fine Ton But India A Lose Plot

India A reached 319 for 7 in 83 overs on a rain-hit opening day.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/UciWAle

Scott Boland All But Confirms Australia's Pacers For WTC Final: "All Want To..."

Scott Boland has found himself in a neck-to-neck battle with IPL-winning seamer Josh Hazlewood for one spot in the defending champions' pace setup against the Proteas.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/J8kLu5W

Gautam Gambhir Admits He's "Under Pressure" Despite Winning Champions Trophy

Gautam Gambhir said he is always under pressure as India coach and the England Test series is no different.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/8YmkcZO

"RCB Should Be Sued": India World Cup Winner Slams Bengaluru Stampede Mess, Namedrops Virat Kohli

Thousands of fans gathered outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium, hoping to catch a glimpse of their heroes, but a stampede claimed the lives of at least 11 fans and injured several others

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/VP5o0HU

From Dusty Grounds to IPL Glory: How Madhya Pradesh Became Heartland Of Indian Cricket In 2025

Madhya Pradesh's emergence as a powerhouse in IPL 2025 was no less than a sporting renaissance.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Al9aGrf

"Gave This Team My Youth": Emotional Virat Kohli's First Reaction After RCB Clinch IPL Title At Last

For the last 18 years, Virat Kohli played for only RCB and finally he got his hands on the coveted IPL trophy

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Kbs1RnG

Anushka Sharma Looks Grim As Virat Kohli Fails To Go Big In RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final

RCB icon Virat Kohli hit a clumsy 35-ball 43 in the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/r8fMxzo

Punjab Kings Captain Shreyas Iyer's "Job Is Half Done" Remark Ahead Of IPL 2025 Final vs RCB

Shreyas Iyer produced a stunning 41-ball unbeaten 87 against Mumbai Indians on Sunday to power Punjab Kings to its first final in 11 years.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/iWk79Vb

Dinesh Karthik Calls This RCB Star 'Biggest Eye-Opener' For Him In Life. It's Not Virat Kohli

RCB have stormed into the IPL final after nine long years following a clinical eight-wicket win against Punjab Kings.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/XPlFcWh

Hardik Pandya Breaks Down After Mumbai Indians Get Knocked Out By Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings. Watch

Punjab Kings led by an inspirational 41-ball-87 not out from skipper Shreyas Iyer knocked out five-time champions Mumbai Indians by five wickets

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Ps3cSDu

Shardul Thakur, Nitish Kumar Reddy Come Up With Disappointing Shows As England Lions Make Merry vs India A

Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy fighting for the lone seamer all-rounder's slot in the Test team were way below par against a dogged England Lions

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/1VwKNhI

Watch: Rohit Sharma Fails To Score Big, Marcus Stoinis' Aggressive Celebration Viral In MI vs PBKS IPL 2025 Qualifier

Rohit Sharma, a match after scoring 81 against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025 Eliminator, failed to strike big in the Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/9SqpVJm

"Mockery": BCCI Blasted By Fans After MI vs PBKS IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Gets Heavily Impacted By Rain. Reason Is...

The IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 and the final were earlier scheduled to be hosted in Kolkata

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/lcYDbI2

R Ashwin's Cheeky "Always Get Lucky" Jibe At Mumbai Indians After Win In Eliminator

Rohit Sharma made the most of GT's missed chances, smashing a 50-ball 81 in the Eliminator.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/GQkI3HN

South Africa To Play Zimbabwe As Warm-Up For WTC Final Against Australia

The match will take place in Sussex, England, and start on June 3.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/VitesRG

Gautam Gambhir's 'Not A Selector' Comment Receives Brutal Jibe: "Only Rejects..."

The decision to include Shreyas Iyer in the Indian cricket team squad for the upcoming Test series against England has resulted in a lot of debate among fans and experts.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/irZRw9l

Gujarat Titans Star Kusal Mendis Scripts Unwanted Record, Becomes 1st Batter In IPL History To...

It was a perfect thriller between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator game of Indian Premier League 2025.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/ZfLDSKY

Ignored Sarfaraz Khan Sends Massive Message With Solid Knock As India A Notch Massive Total vs England Lions

Sarfaraz Khan (92 off 119 balls) blended a bit of muscle and a lot of cheekiness but missed out on a three-figure mark after doing all the hard work

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/56vpw8X

"We Lost The Battle But...": Shreyas Iyer Lets Out War Cry After PBKS' Loss To RCB In IPL 2025 Qualifier 1

Shreyas Iyer admitted that his team was indeed "befuddled" by the nature of the track during its eight-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL's first qualifier

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/GJBiNvx

Punjab Kings Sink To All-Time Low Record Amid RCB Thrashing In IPL 2025 Qualifier 1

Punjab Kings ultra-aggressive approach backfired on the day as RCB skittled out the home team for 101 in 14.1 overs.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/v4SgBWA

Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar Called Out Over India Squad For England Tests: "With Rohit Sharma..."

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar pointed to the dropping of Sarfaraz Khan to emphasize his criticism of the squad selection for the tour of England.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/U7r2C1w

'When They Realised They Will Not Be Able To...": Shardul Thakur On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Test Retirement

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli called time on his Test careers earlier this month.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/3kb1mTU

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Share Romantic Moment After RCB's Record Chase Against LSG

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma shared a romantic moment after Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered a stunning win over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2025 encounter.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/2kdJI80

IPL 2025 Playoffs Line-Up Revealed After RCB Chase Down 228-Run Target Against LSG

Stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma conjured up a sensational unbeaten 85 to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru trump Rishabh Pant's exceptional 118

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/2RuM4xo

Virat Kohli Achieves Historic Highs, Becomes 1st Ever Batter In IPL History To...

Virat Kohli has made history for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/i2HSQjG

"Easy To Backstab When...": Shreyas Iyer On PBKS' Dressing Room Mentality After Sealing Top-2 Finish

Shreyas Iyer praised the mentality in the dressing room after Punjab Kings (PBKS) sealed their spot in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Uvw2IJl

IPL 2025 Points Table: PBKS Seal Top-Two Finish, MI 4th, Here's How RCB Can Top Table

Punjab Kings humbled Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League match on Monday to ensure a top-two finish in the playoffs

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/tUpkHd1

SRH ''OutKlaas'' KKR By 110 Runs To End IPL Season On A High

SRH etched a crushing 110-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders riding on Heinrich Klaasen's 37-ball century.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/ybqehwK

How Can RCB, Mumbai Indians Finish Top 2 In Playoffs Race After Gujarat Titans' Consecutive Losses

Gujarat Titans were dealt a massive blow in their bid to finish in the Top 2 going into the IPL 2025 playoffs as the Shubman Gill-led side slumped to a loss against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/EYJDuyn

Did BCCI Try To Stop Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli From Retiring? Ajit Agarkar Says, "New WTC Cycle..."

The Indian Test team has officially entered its long-awaited transitional phase, following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/HG9ypMs

"Captaincy Decision From India Is...": England Great On Shubman Gill's Appointment

On Saturday, chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced Shubman Gill's appointment as India's 37th Test captain

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/VR65JCm

IPL 2025 Points Table: Top Two Race Wide Open After PBKS' Loss vs DC

Delhi Capitals pulled off a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings to end their IPL season on a positive note

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/FPkywN1

After Signing Yuvraj Singh As Mentor, Prolithic Talent Agency Also Gets Abhishek Sharma On Board

Prolithic is set to redefine sports management by championing a holistic approach to athlete representation, integrating wellness, performance optimization, and long-term career growth.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/0GQAl4a

"Happy With All Our Batters": PBKS Coach Ahead Of IPL 2025 Playoffs

Eyeing a top two finish, Punjab Kings face Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/CPQ0Got

West Indies Star Equals AB De Villiers' All-Time ODI Record, Slams Fastest...

West Indies' Matthew Forde announced himself on the international stage in spectacular fashion on Friday.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/3An2YFd

Watch: GT Pacer Mohammed Siraj Sledges Nicholas Pooran, LSG Star's Reaction Leaves Crowd Buzzing

An interesting battle took place in the 16th over of the LSG innings that hogged a lot of limelight.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/BuqRCL4

MS Dhoni Blasted In Epic Rant By World Cup Winner: "Can't Keep Messing It Up. Walk Away"

CSK lost to Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, and now look destined to finish the season rock bottom.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/i1lE0B2

"Over 500 Missed Calls": Vaibhav Suryavanshi Narrates Maiden IPL Century Episode

At just 14 years of age, Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest ever centurion in men's T20 cricket, smashing 101 off 38 balls.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/byB3umK

IPL 2025 Points Table: MI Seal Playoff Spot, Race For Top Two Finish Heats Up

IPL 2025: Five-time champions MI had not made the play-offs last year

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/7idmj8E

IPL 2025 Points Table: How Can CSK Avoid 1st Ever Last Place Finish After Loss vs RR

CSK currently are last with six points from 13 games with a NRR of -1.030

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/yiSmwca

Huge Boost For Punjab Kings. Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis Rejoin Squad Ahead Of IPL 2025

Four key overseas players have rejoined Punjab Kings' squad ahead of the IPL 2025 playoffs.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/vKMtWcn

Arjun Tendulkar To Play For Mumbai Indians Against Delhi Capitals? 'Iconic' Social Media Post is Viral

A social media post from Mumbai Indians featuring Arjun Tendulkar went viral ahead of the IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/sTZeG6u

"Fielding And Bowling...": Axar Patel's Brutal Verdict On Delhi Capitals After Big Loss vs Gujarat Titans

Following his side's loss to Gujarat Titans (GT), Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel hailed his opponents for their batting performance.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/B6OsXDt

IPL 2025 Playoff Scenarios Explained For All Teams: Gujarat Titans Through, Mumbai Indians And RCB...

Gujarat Titans became the first team to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs with a comprehensive victory over Delhi Capitals on Sunday.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/rSKLxup

Virat Kohli Unblocks Rahul Vaidya, Who Had Called Him Joker. Singer Says...

Singer Rahul Vaidya came under the scanner after he fired shots at Virat Kohli and his fans on social media.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/gNKZMDo

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: RCB Take Top Spot, GT Slip To...

Rain forced a washout in IPL's restart on Saturday with holders Kolkata Knight Riders knocked out of the play-off race as they shared one point each with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/ROwB84p

"Complete And Utter...": Ben Stokes Responds To Criticism Of England's Training Methods

England's Test captain Ben Stokes has broken his silence on the criticism that the Three Lions face for their practice methods.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/nOSNCQy

"Hardik Pandya Hasn't Done That...": Sunil Gavaskar Points Out Reason Behind MI's Incredible Comeback

The season seemed nearly over for Mumbai Indians after they lost four of their first five matches in IPL 2025, but what followed what something extraordinary.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/ADC4eUH

"Shreyas Iyer Brings In Positivity And Desire To Win": Ex-India Star Praises PBKS Captain

Iyer, the IPL 2024 winning skipper for Kolkata Knight Riders, was acquired by PBKS in last year's mega auction for a whopping Rs 26.75 crore.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/NmK71pD

Gautam Gambhir Has Extended Meeting With New Captain, Tackling Jasprit Bumrah Issue Crucial: Report

Head coach Gautam Gambhir's presence in Mumbai, for offering puja at the Siddhivinayak Temple on Thursday, had the rumour mills working overtime

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/wcjZBAC

West Indies Issue Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Cricket Plea

CWI have urged the ICC to give Caribbean nations a chance to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Games and avoid the region being "shut out of history".

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Nje7u19

Jaishankar Declares Indus Waters Treaty 'Still On Hold' As Pak 'Pleads' After Op Sindoor | Watch

Jaishankar Declares Indus Waters Treaty 'Still On Hold' As Pak 'Pleads' After Op Sindoor | Watch

from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/utfiaCR

Virat Kohli Was Given 'Hint' About Captaincy Return, Then 'Tone Changed': Report Claims Reason Behind Retirement

Already dealing with the Test retirements of Ravichandran Ashwin and Rohit Sharma, Indian Test cricket has now lost the services of another veteran when Kohli

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/m0cJVis

"Why Change Something?" Shubman Gill vs KL Rahul Debate For No. 4 Slot Answered After Virat Kohli Retirement

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has stated who should be Virat Kohli's successor at No. 4 for the England tour.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/VP24kw1

Virat Kohli Spoke To Ajit Agarkar Twice, Decided To Quit Tests Over 'Lack Of Freedom': Report

Virat Kohli, as per reports, wanted to lead India again during the England Test series. Since the role wasn't offered, he decided to quit the format.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/tAi7luY

'I Told India-Pak, Let's Not Trade Nuclear Missiles': Trump's New Truce Claim Despite MEA Fact-Check

'I Told India-Pak, Let's Not Trade Nuclear Missiles': Trump's New Truce Claim Despite MEA Fact-Check

from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/XDPCR1z

After Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma's Retirement, 5 'Next Gen' Stars Who Can Take India Forward

Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal headline the next generation of stars tasked with filling the shoes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/PYhksbD

'If Pak Wants To Survive..': PM Modi's BLISTERING Message For Shehbaz Sharif, ISI, Pak Army

'If Pak Wants To Survive..': PM Modi's BLISTERING Message For Shehbaz Sharif, ISI, Pak Army

from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/FCblANE

BCCI Told Rohit Sharma His Test Career Was Over, Virat Kohli's Call 'Personal' For Board: Report

Rohit Sharma was reportedly already informed by the BCCI that his Test career was over.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/AsXYJZp

Pak Caught Red-handed: 'Their DGMO Called Us Fearing Retaliation' | Indian Army's Big Reveal

Pak Caught Red-handed: 'Their DGMO Called Us Fearing Retaliation' | Indian Army's Big Reveal

from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/Kjs3UzS

India Calls Out Pak Nuclear Bluff, Draws New Red Line Post Op Sindoor | 'Went After Head Of Snake'

India Calls Out Pak Nuclear Bluff, Draws New Red Line Post Op Sindoor | 'Went After Head Of Snake'

from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/T83PzKB

On Talks Of Virat Kohli Quitting Test Cricket, Report Says 'Gautam Gambhir Wants...'

The BCCI wants Virat Kohli to play the upcoming five-match Test series in England, but he is yet to respond to the board's request.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/TrOJlK3

Asim Munir RULES Sharif? Rift Between Pak PM, Army Chief EXPOSED As Pakistan Violates Truce

Asim Munir RULES Sharif? Rift Between Pak PM, Army Chief EXPOSED As Pakistan Violates Truce

from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/6uUBpth

India's BIG ULTIMATUM As Pakistan Army Violates Ceasefire; Vows 'Strong Response' | FULL

India's BIG ULTIMATUM As Pakistan Army Violates Ceasefire; Vows 'Strong Response' | FULL

from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/sV7vaEb

On Cam: India's Counter-grid In Action, Red Streaks As Pak Drones Bite Dust Across J&K, Kutch

On Cam: India's Counter-grid In Action, Red Streaks As Pak Drones Bite Dust Across J&K, Kutch

from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/MHYNrpo

Overseas IPL Stars, Who Are Leaving India, Sent Big Message By BCCI: Report

Before the future of IPL 2025 could be decided, the tournament has copped a major blow as the overseas players are reportedly going back to their respective homes.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Ia1RXj2

ECB Makes Huge Offer To BCCI After IPL 2025 Postponement: Report

The BCCI has postponed IPL 2025 for one week following India's escalated tensions with Pakistan.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/UHdk2IC

Pakistan FIRES 500 Drones At 36 Indian Cities In 210 Mins | New Video Shows India Destroying Them

Pakistan FIRES 500 Drones At 36 Indian Cities In 210 Mins | New Video Shows India Destroying Them

from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/74xF5D2

Former England Selector Ed Smith Appoined As Next MCC President

Former England selector Ed Smith has been named MCC's next president. He will serve a 12-month term, taking up the post on October 1 this year.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/pku7Lhf

China Leaves Pakistan RED-FACED; 'Busts Lies' Of J10-C Fighter Jets Used Against India | Watch

China Leaves Pakistan RED-FACED; 'Busts Lies' Of J10-C Fighter Jets Used Against India | Watch

from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/VCgdXSa

"Precautionary Step Because...": IPL Chairman Breaks Silence On PBKS vs DC Match In Dharamshala Being Called Off

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals has been called off at the HPCA Stadium on Thursday.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/JbjKp8Q

"Test Cricket Retirement Was On Rohit Sharma's Mind Since...": Report Makes Big Revelation

Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending the relentless speculation surrounding his future in the longest format.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/dDeAqZo

Mayank Agarwal To Replace Devdutt Padikkal In RCB, DC Sign Sediqullah Atal For Harry Brook

Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Wednesday picked Mayank Agarwal as a replacement for injured Devdutt Padikkal

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/iL3I5WD

With Airport Shut, MI vs PBKS IPL Clash In Dharamshala Faces Possibility Of Venue Change

The IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings to be held on Sunday in Dharamshala is set to be shifted to Mumbai

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/UfbSZw0

Gautam Gambhir Blasts Critics: "Won't Become NRI To Save Tax". Report Says Jibe Aimed At 2 Ex-India Captains From...

Gautam Gambhir lashed out at commentators, who were not happy with his appointment to the role, and called them out for treating Indian cricket as their private property.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/fvE48VC

IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma's Weakness Against Left-Arm Pace In T20 Powerplay Exposed By GT

Rohit Sharma's woes against left-arm pace in the T20 powerplay continued against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Tuesday

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/yECpUhI

Ashwani Kumar Becomes MI's 13th Player In IPL 2025 Match vs GT. Reason For Bizarre Decision Is...

Before Ashwani Kumar, Karn Sharma came in as the impact substitute for Rohit Sharma in the GT vs MI IPL 2025 match

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/H46E7f9

Gujarat Titans Break Silence On Kagiso Rabada's Return, Weeks After 'Drug Use' Ban

The South African Institute for Drug Free Sports (SAIDS) on Monday said Kagiso Rabada had completed a "substance abuse treatment program".

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/YajWLz7

IPL 2025 Playoffs Scenario For All 10 Teams Explained: RCB Favourties, Mumbai Indians...

A look at the IPL 2025 Playoffs scenarios for all 10 teams -

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/si1vy8J

IPL 2025: Gill Has Thrived Under Pressure Of Captaincy, says Gujarat Titans Official

Vikram Solanki, Director of Cricket of Gujarat Titans, has hailed Shubman Gill's captaincy and also delved into what makes the opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan this dangerous.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/7WIewbx

Rishabh Pant Delivers Honest Verdict On LSG After Loss Against Punjab Kings: "When You Drop..."

A dejected Lucknow Super Giant skipper Rishabh Pant is still dreaming of sneaking into the IPL play-offs with three wins in the remaining three games despite another poor batting effort.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/VHQxwnD

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Punjab Kings Gain Big Win Over LSG

Punjab Kings registered a 37-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2025 game at Dharamsala on Sunday.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/jfU9kWy

Watch: Dewald Brevis DRS Drama Stuns CSK, Ravindra Jadeja Argues With Umpire

A huge DRS controversy took place in the final overs of CSK's run-chase of RCB after Dewald Brevis ran out of time to review an LBW call.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/YN0MxpK

"Talent Can't Be Bubble-Wrapped": Australia Great Urges BCCI To Look After Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi took everyone by surprise with his fantastic century against Gujarat Titans.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/4Aadrpj

'Invade India's Northeast If Pak Is Attacked': Ex-Bangladesh General's 'War Cry' After Pahalgam

'Invade India's Northeast If Pak Is Attacked': Ex-Bangladesh General's 'War Cry' After Pahalgam

from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/Qx9tjMl

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: MI Retain Top Spot, GT Gain 2 Positions To Move To...

It was a stunning performance from Gujarat Titans on Friday as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 38 runs in their IPL 2025 game at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/a5bW0F2

Shubman Gill Loses Cool, Engages In Heated Chat With Umpire. SRH Star Does This

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill once again got into a heated chat with the on-field umpires over a DRS call during the IPL 2025 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/nhDeiw4

India's 1st Pak Targets Leaked? 1000 PoK Madrasas Shut Down Amid Fears Of Indian Strikes

India's 1st Pak Targets Leaked? 1000 PoK Madrasas Shut Down Amid Fears Of Indian Strikes

from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/h7lEDyU

Rohit Sharma Achieves Historic Feat As MI Defeat RR To Take Top Spot

Mumbai Indians batsman Rohit Sharma is now the second player to score more than 6000 runs for a single franchise in T20 cricket.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/pvejEBC

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: MI Take Top Spot; RCB, PBKS Slip To...

Mumbai Indians put up a terrific all-round show to outplay Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs in their IPL 2025 game at Jaipur on Thursday.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/VAqQjRT

"Need To Take...": MS Dhoni Blunt As Ever As CSK's IPL 2025 Playoff Hope Fade Away After Losing To PBKS

The loss to PBKS marks a historic low for the MS Dhoni-led CSK, as they have now failed to make it to the playoffs in two consecutive seasons

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/PLfom29

India Shuts Airspace For Pak-run Flights, Military Aircraft | Big Move Before Pahalgam 'Revenge'

India Shuts Airspace For Pak-run Flights, Military Aircraft | Big Move Before Pahalgam 'Revenge'

from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/LS2Gix8

Can CSK Enter IPL 2025 Playoffs After Losing To PBKS? Updated Points Table Indicates...

CSK is currently at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table, with two wins and eight losses, giving them four points

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/D2G4nvO

Axar Patel Grimaces In Pain, Leaves Field After Injuring Hand To Leave DC Worried vs KKR In IPL 2025 Match

Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals captain, got injured during the side's IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/WtJ4ZU0

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Scripts History, 14-year-Old Shatters Three Records With 17-Ball 50 For RR vs GT In IPL 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi slammed a fiery half-century off just 17 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans in an IPL 2025 match in Jaipur

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/OjYcMsx

On Cam: Ziplining Tourist Captures Pahalgam Terrorists’ Gunshots, Panic | Unseen Footage

On Cam: Ziplining Tourist Captures Pahalgam Terrorists’ Gunshots, Panic | Unseen Footage

from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/epORgW8

'Hindus Not Among Us': Pak Army Chief's 2nd Shocker As Pahalgam Outrage Soars | Watch

'Hindus Not Among Us': Pak Army Chief's 2nd Shocker As Pahalgam Outrage Soars | Watch

from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/imkcv13

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: RCB Climb To Top, Mumbai Indians At...

RCB's sixth straight away win saw them claim the top spot, pushing DC to the fourth position.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/h5RTAxl

"Really Happy When We Lost...": MI Batter Suryakumar Yadav's Honest Statement After Fiery Fifty vs LSG

Mumbai Indians' star batter Suryakumar Yadav continues his terrific form in the Indian Premier League 2025.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/piVZ8Uo

"Has Taken Bull By The Horns": RCB Spin Bowling Coach On Batter Devdutt Padikkal

Ahead of his side's match against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Delhi, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) spin bowling coach Malolan Rangarajan spoke on Devdutt Padikkal.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Czk1OLV

Ambati Rayudu Opens Up On MS Dhoni's Future Plans For CSK

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu offered his perspective on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) current form

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/IdiUv7O

Sunil Gavaskar Blasts IPL vs Ranji Trophy Imbalance, Pinpoints Shock Salary Divide

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar heaped praises on IPL but also pointed out the difference for a player playing in IPL and domestic cricket in India.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/5IWga7e

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: CSK All But Out, SRH Rise To...

SRH edged out CSK by five wickets in their IPL 2025 match, thus keeping their slim playoff hopes alive.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/nMhzRpS

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal Angry With Josh Hazlewood After Fiery Send-off During RCB vs RR IPL 2025 Game

The Yashavi Jaiswal vs Josh Hazlewood contest in the IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals in Bengaluru on Thursday was an intriguing one

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/2ZerL9G

Virat Kohli Slams 1st 50 At Home In IPL 2025 For RCB vs RR, Surpasses Babar Azam For Historic Feat

Virat Kohli achieved a unique feat during RCB's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/PpXr9UM

Jasprit Bumrah Slammed, Called "Not As Great A Human" After This Act In SRH vs MI Clash

Jasprit Bumrah was criticised for not checking in on Abhinav Manohar after the latter was hit by a fast delivery of his.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/fQRNCGw

"Hasn't Worked Out...": Pat Cummins Reflects As SRH Collapse To Sixth Defeat Of IPL 2025 vs MI

Mumbai Indians chased down a target of 144 with 5.2 overs to spare against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/gCNqfaM

Under Pressure Rahul Dravid Delivers Brutal "No Options" Message To Rajasthan Royals

Rahul Dravid accepted that the Royals have not fared well in crunch situations in this tournament despite playing excellent cricket in patches.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/S1NvWwc

KL Rahul Almost Ignores Sanjiv Goenka As 'Cold Hand-Shake' Video Goes Viral

From IPL 2022 to 2024, KL Rahul was the captain of the Sanjiv Goenka-owned LSG.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/GLNFfTP

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: KL Rahul's Half-Century vs LSG Takes DC Closer To Playoffs

Delhi Capitals registered a thumping victory over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2025 match on Tuesday

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/X6FNKk4

Watch: Nicholas Pooran Meets Fan Who Was Injured By His Six. This Happens Next

Following an unfortunate incident, Lucknow Super Giants star batter Nicholas Pooran made a fan's day by gifting him a signed cap.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/OM3bdxH

How Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja Got BCCI's A+ Contract Despite T20 Retirement

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli figure in A+ category but it remains to be seen if the Mumbai batter will be asked to lead the team in England

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/yKCw87P

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Shubman Gill-Led GT Extend Lead, KKR's Playoff Hopes Fading

Gujarat Titans became the first team to reach 12 points in IPL 2025 with their victory over Kolkata Knight Riders.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/BhRXrxF

"You Left Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant...": Suresh Raina Goes On Scathing Attack At Rock-Bottom CSK

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) auction strategy has been questioned by Suresh Raina.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/XwmOp4j

How Can CSK Still Qualify For IPL 2025 Playoffs After Crushing Loss Against Mumbai Indians

Chennai Super Kings continued their disappointing run in IPL 2025 as they slumped to a nine-wicket loss against Mumbai Indians.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/l42apWb

Rajat Patidar Primed To Be "Front Runner In Captaincy" In Indian Cricket Team

RCB captain Rajat Patidar has impressed many with his leadership qualities.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/nLWuyv9

Shubman Gill Penalised After Gujarat Titans Beat Delhi Capitals In IPL 2025 Match. Reason Is...

Riding on Jos Buttler's unbeaten 97, which he made braving cramps, Gujarat Titans chased down the target of 204 with four balls to spare.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/zIitAjb

IPL 2025 Points Table After RR vs LSG Game: Lucknow Super Giants Fourth, Rajasthan Royals Down To...

It was heartbreak for Rajasthan Royals, who lost from a dominant position to slump to their fourth straight loss -- and sixth defeat in eight matches

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/GTCevjZ

Rahul Dravid Breaks Silence On Reports Of Sanju Samson-Rajasthan Royals Rift: "Don't Know Where..."

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid completely rubbished reports of any rift between the franchise and skipper Sanju Samson.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/VZ6Ko98

RCB Star Slams 3 Sixes In A Row Against Punjab Kings, Leaves Everyone Stunned - Watch

Tim David slammed three sixes in the final over to score a fiery half-century for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/pyt0f9e

Rohit Sharma Finally Reveals Story Behind Famous 'Garden Mein Nahi Ghoomna' Dialogue

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma finally revealed the story behind his famous "Koi Garden mein nahi ghoomega" dialogue.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/OzjsXDT

Fresh Details Emerge On BCCI Sacking Abhishek Nayar From Team India: "What's The Point Of..."

Abhishek Nayar had come on board as the Indian team assistant coach in July last year after leaving Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/K28HuYi

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: X-Factor Will Jacks Comes Good As Mumbai Indians Down SunRisers Hyderabad

Led by Will Jacks who played a decisive role with a fine 36 (26 balls, 3x4s, 3x6s) after a crucial spell of 3-0-14-2, Mumbai Indians executed an all-round show to record their second consecutive win.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/0LX7YQd

"What Has He Done Wrong?" Rahul Dravid's Rajasthan Royals Brutally Roasted For Super Over Call vs Delhi Capitals

Mitchell Starc produced a display of brilliant pace bowling as Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals in Super Over during their IPL 2025 encounter.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/bje2mB0

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Delhi Capitals Reclaim Top Spot After Super Over Drama vs Rajasthan Royals

Mitchell Starc powered Delhi Capitals (DC) to a thrilling Super Over win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2025 match.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/691tAGe

"I'll Take The Blame": Ajinkya Rahane's Never-Heard-Before Outburst After KKR Fail To Chase 112

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane blamed the batting unit including himself after failing to chase 112 against Punjab Kings.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/3jaLAD5

"What A...": RJ Mahvash's Heartfelt Post For Yuzvendra Chahal After IPL 2025 Heriocs vs KKR

Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal returned figures of 4/28 as PBKS defended IPL's lowest ever total (in 20-overs-a-side game) of 111 to down KKR by 16 runs.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/YhMQz9y

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Despite MS Dhoni Heroics, CSK Stay At...

Chennai Super Kings' losing streak came to an end with a dramatic last-over win against Lucknow Super Giants.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/MsFOt2N

Chennai Super Kings Rope In 17-Year-Old Batter Ayush Mhatre, SRH Name Replacement For Adam Zampa

Chennai Super Kings have picked Ayush Mhatre as a replacement for their injured skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/VqaTyzg

Rohit Makes Huge Unwanted Record After Flopshow With The Bat In DC vs MI

Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma's dreadful run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) continued with another mediocre outing on a placid strip against Delhi Capitals on an action-packed Sunday. Rohit and Ryan Rickelton tried to exploit the benign conditions by adopting a belligerent approach against the table-toppers after being put to bat. Rohit showed signs of positivity by clobbering Mitchell Starc in the second over. With two boundaries and a sole six, Rohit looked set for an extended stay on the crease. However, he lost the plot while trying to find the balance between aggression and caution.

The seasoned opener went for a sweep, missed the ball completely and was pinned in front of the stumps. With another failure to his name, Rohit returned to the dressing room with 18(12).

After another flop show, Rohit now has the second-lowest batting average as an opener since IPL 2023 among players who have at least played a minimum of 25 innings.

Since IPL 2023, Rohit has averaged just 24.39 with 805 runs to his name, the second-lowest by an opener. Only Wriddhiman Saha stands ahead of the explosive opener, averaging 20.28 with 507 runs under his belt. In the ongoing season, Rohit has mustered up just 56 runs at a meagre average of 11.20.

After Rohit's early departure, MI found solace in Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma's impactful show. Surya and Tilak took their time in the middle, rotated the strike at regular intervals, and adopted a risk-free approach in the middle overs.

Tilak and versatile Suryakumar took on Mohit Sharma in his first over, smashing the seasoned pacer for 14 runs, followed by a six on the first ball of the next over by Suryakumar. The duo added 50 runs in 29 balls, Surya being the aggressor. Both batters combined to garner 17 runs in Vipraj's 3rd over.

After Suryakumar and Tilak's dismissal, Naman Dhir arrived at the crease and applied the finishing touches with his quick-fire 38* from 17 to power MI to 205/5.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/XzmRbH2

Video: Worry For RCB? Kohli Asks Samson To Check His Heartbeat Mid-Match

Virat Kohli slammed an unbeaten 62 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2025 clash in Jaipur. Virat took his time to get settled in, and then accelerated late on to help RCB cross the line with 2.3 overs to spare. However, there appeared to be a moment of worry as Kohli reached his fifty. When on 54, Kohli asked RR captain and wicket-keeper Sanju Samson to check his heartbeat, which Samson did.

Kohli reached his fifty off 39 balls with a big six over long on. However, the very next ball, he scampered a two along with Devdutt Padikkal.

In that moment, the 36-year-old must have felt something off as he asked Samson to check his heartbeat. Samson appeared to reassure Kohli, who once again felt his chest, but then eventually carried on.

Video: Virat Kohli asks Sanju Samson to check heartbeat

Kohli asking Sanju to check his heartbeat? What was this pic.twitter.com/2vodlZ4Tvf

— Aman (@AmanHasNoName_2) April 13, 2025

RR vs RCB, IPL 2025: As it happened

Kohli struck his 100th half-century in T20 cricket to steer Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a thumping nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.

England's Phil Salt set up Bengaluru's chase of 174 with his 33-ball 65 before fellow opener Kohli took charge to anchor the chase with an unbeaten 62 at Rajasthan's home in Jaipur.

The in-form Kohli smashed his third half-ton of this season and 66th in the T20 tournament to go level with Australia's David Warner.

Warner leads the fifty count in the T20 format with 108 half-centuries and Kohli second with 100 in 401 matches. Pakistan's Babar Azam is third with 90.

Salt set the tone of chase by clubbing Rajasthan pace bowler and England teammate Jofra Archer for a four and a six in the opening over.

Salt hit a 28-ball fifty and put on 92 with Kohli before drilling spinner Kumar Kartikeya to Yashasvi Jaiswal at midwicket, but the wicket was only a blip in the chase.

Kohli then shared an unbeaten stand of 83 with left-hander Devdutt Padikkal, who hit 40, to steer the team home with 15 balls to spare.

from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/XWZU4N6

How Abhishek Convinced Superstitious Father To Watch Him Play Live In Stadium

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) revived their IPL 2025 bid with a much-needed win on Saturday, beating Punjab Kings (PBKS). Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 141 off 55 balls as SRH chased down 246 with eight wickets and nine balls to spare. Abhishek and Travis Head put on this season's highest stand of 171 to set up the second highest successful chase in the history of IPL. However, SRH's chase was all about Abhishek's brilliance as the southpaw didn't let the required run-rate slip beyond his team's sight at any stage.

And his parents were in the stands to witness his effortless strokemaking. In fact, Abhishek's father Raj Kumar Sharma revealed he never watched his son play live at a stadium in the IPL.  Abhishek's father Raj Kumar Sharma revealed he never watched his son play live at a stadium in the IPL, mainly because of his superstitious nature.

Raj Kumar also revealed that, given his superstitious belief, he started blaming himself after Abhishek was caught at deep point in the Powerplay, only for the umpire to signal a 'no-ball'.

"I am superstitious. I used to think he wouldn't do well if I was there. Even last night, when he was dismissed off a no-ball, for those 30 seconds, I started blaming myself. Then the sixes started landing among the crowd. I was on my feet throughout his knock," Raj Kumar told the Times of India.

"He booked the tickets. I was a bit hesitant to go. But then he called and convinced me to fly to Hyderabad," he added.

Meanwhile, Abhishek's mother was proud to see her son fire and take his team to a much-needed win.

"Sab ko Khushi hai, ma ko bhi Khushi hai, pure Hyderabad ko Khushi hai ki hum match jeete hai (Everyone is happy, I am happy too. The entire of Hyderabad is celebrating the fact that we won the match)," Manju said in the video posted by IPL. 

"Thoda stop lag gaya tha lekin ab nahi lagega, ab continue chalega (There was a lean patch, but now the team will contibue to do well)."

from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/arixJD3

Watch: Shreyas Iyer Left Fuming At Punjab Kings Teammate Over DRS Call vs SRH

Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer was left fuming during their IPL 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). PBKS' Glenn Maxwell thought he had dismissed Travis Head caught behind by wicket-keeper Prabhsimran Singh. However, upon seeing the umpire giving it not out, signalled for a DRS review straight away. Moments later, though, Shreyas Iyer was shown to be angry at one of his teammates. Iyer pointed at himself, with his teammates vying for a review. Eventually, Iyer decided to go up with a DRS review upon Maxwell's insistance.

As it turned out, Travis Head remained not out after the whole saga. NDTV could not verify which teammate Iyer seemed to be frustrated on. While what Iyer said was not audible, It was quite apparent that he said: "Pehle merese puch na (Ask me first)"

Watch: Shreyas Iyer angry after DRS saga

Shreyas Iyer's angry reaction over DRS call. pic.twitter.com/huZBhbDn4F

— CricAsh (@ash_cric) April 12, 2025

Earlierm Punjab Kings unleashed an all-out assault against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, riding on a blazing half-century from Shreyas Iyer (82) and late fireworks from Marcus Stoinis, who scored 34 in eleven deliveries to reach 245/6 in 20 overs, here at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

While the innings had contributions across the board, it was Iyer's calculated aggression that stood out, giving PBKS the perfect launchpad for a mammoth total.

Stoinis finally announced his arrival in IPL 2025 with a sensational finish, smashing four consecutive sixes to close out Punjab Kings' innings in stunning fashion. The Australian all-rounder, who had struggled to make an impact with the bat so far this season, turned on the heat in the final over, propelling PBKS to a commanding total of 245.

Unfortunately for Mohammed Shami, it was a night to forget as the seasoned pacer bore the brunt of Stoinis' onslaught. Shami's final over went for 27 runs, capping off a rough spell that read 4-0-75-0 — second most expensive in IPL history.

After electing to bat, PBKS came out swinging from the very first over. Prabhsimran Singh set the tone with a flurry of boundaries off Mohammed Shami, charging at the veteran seamer and carving him through mid-off and cover with disdain. He was in no mood to show respect and gave PBKS a flying start.

Harshal Patel bowled a game-changing over in the 18th, conceding just five runs and removing both Shreyas Iyer and Maxwell in quick succession. Iyer's 82 off 36 had anchored PBKS' innings but his departure meant PBKS had to rebuild in the final overs and Stoinis did it perfectly.

With IANS inputs

from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/yvGe4L6

CSK 'Have Reached Patal Lok': Ex-India Star Loses It After Flop Show

Former Indian cricket team spinner Murali Kartik believes that Chennai Super Kings have reached their lowest point following the loss against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. With five losses in six matches, CSK are ninth in the competition and their flop show has resulted in a lot of criticism from both experts as well as fans. Following the humiliating loss against KKR, Kartik urged the five-time champions to 'collectively dig in' and try to reverse the situation. The former India star also referenced RCB's run in IPL 2024 where they won six matches on the trot after a shocking start to their season.

"You can only come upwards from here. You cannot go any lower. It feels like they have reached patal lok (hell). The way this season has gone, you think that this is now my team and what I can do with it. The more you can collectively dig deep from here, the more you can reverse the situation like RCB did last year. They said that let us have a deep look at ourselves and they won six matches on the bounce. I think there is still hope and till you have thrown in the towel, there is still hope," he said on Cricbuzz.

A disappointed Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni on Friday blamed his batters for the heavy defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders and urged them to avoid desperation and instead focus on better application to arrest the slide in the upcoming IPL matches.

CSK were restricted to 103 for nine, as KKR chased down the target in just 10.1 overs, handing the five-time champions their biggest defeat in IPL history in terms of balls remaining.

"It has been quite a few nights that has not gone our way. The challenge has been there, we have to accept the challenge. Today I felt we did not have enough runs on the board," Dhoni said.

"It has been the case over here (Chepauk), when we bowled in the 2nd innings it stopped a bit, today it did in the first innings. When you lose too many wickets, there is pressure and with quality spinners it is difficult." It was yet another dismal batting performance by the five-time champions, who were completely dismantled by a clinical KKR side, as CSK slumped to their fifth straight loss of the season.

(With PTI inputs)

from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/2F60b9J

"No Excuses For This": Ravi Shastri Rips Into CSK Crawl To 103/9 vs KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders produced an inspired bowling effort to restrict Chennai Super Kings to a lowly 103 for 9 in an Indian Premier League match here on Friday. Sent into bat, CSK never really got going as they lost wickets at regular intervals to be limited to their lowest total at home. Shivam Dube ( 31 not out), Vijay Shankar (29) and Rahul Tripathi (16) were the main run getters for CSK.

"No excuses for this," Ravi Shastri was blunt in his analysis while doing commentary for Star Sports.

Sunil Narine didn't concede a single boundary in his miserly spell of 3-13 as a clinical performance of Kolkata Knight Riders' bowlers helped them restrict a listless Chennai Super Kings to a below-par 103/9, their lowest total at their home venue MA Chidambaram Stadium, here on Friday.

On a black-soil pitch, spin dictated terms from the word go, Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy and Moeen Ali, brought to counter left-handed batters, picked six wickets collectively as CSK's batting never got going.

CSK wanted to bat first after losing the toss, but didn't take full advantage of their decision as they could never break free from the disciplined bowling by KKR bowlers. It took Shivam Dube's unbeaten 29-ball 31 to save CSK from being all out for their lowest total (79) in IPL's history.

Devon Conway began by taking two boundaries off pacer Vaibhav Arora, before being dismissed for 12 when his attempt to reverse-sweep off Moeen resulted in him being trapped lbw in a wicket-maiden over. In the next over, CSK were dealt another blow when Rachin Ravindra miscued a slog off Harshit Rana and was caught at cover.

KKR could have got another wicket if Vijay Shankar wasn't dropped by Moeen at mid-off when on zero. From there, Shankar pulled and lofted Chakaravarthy for boundaries, before hoicking Moeen over mid-wicket for six. Shankar's charmed life continued when Venkatesh Iyer dropped him at mid-wicket on 20.

With PTI and IANS inputs 

from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/0wdyYbj

Dhoni's Reaction After Replacing Gaikwad As CSK Captain: "Had No..."

MS Dhoni will once again lead Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. When CSK get down to action against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2025 match in Chennai on Friday, all eyes will be on the most successful IPL captain - MS Dhoni. However, the situation that CSK find itself in is not at all ideal. The five-time champions have lost four out of five matches, they are placed 9th in the 10-team league and now regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is also out due to an elbow injury. In this scenario, MS Dhoni steps in to revive CSK's campaign.   

CSK coach Stephen Fleming said MS Dhoni was not at all averse to the idea of leading CSK again. 

"He had no hesitation to step up and help guide us out of this if we can," Fleming said. "So that was never a doubt. We'll look at replacements. We've got some good players in the squad that have been with us a while, so we'll look from within first. But yeah, there is an opportunity to see how we can enhance the squad probably moving forward into subsequent years."

Dhoni had previously captained CSK from 2008 till 2023 and won five IPL titles. He handed over the captaincy to Gaikwad ahead of the 2024 season. Gaikwad sustained the blow when he was hit by a short ball from Jofra Archer on March 30, and since then he has played two games.

"We have an uncapped player, MS Dhoni, who will take over as captain for the remainder of the IPL," Fleming told mediapersons ahead of the match against KKR on Friday.

"He got hit in Guwahati (vs RR). He's been operating with an amount of pain. We got an X-ray, which was inconclusive, and we had an MRI, which revealed a fracture in his elbow, in the radial neck," Fleming said.

While Gaikwad played through pain against Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, the CSK medical team could only get his MRI done after the swelling subsided.

"So we're disappointed and feel for him. We appreciate the efforts that he's gone to in terms of trying to play, but, he will be out of the tournament.

While Gaikwad has easily been the best batter in the last five games, he has often been left frustrated by a floundering top order and below-par show by the middle order, where CSK haven't been able to chase anything in excess of 180.

CSK doesn't have too many options now apart from bringing back Rahul Tripathi in the top-three although he has looked terribly out of place so far.

Deepak Hooda, one of the seasoned CSK players, can come in the middle order.

CSK can also look at the untested Delhi boy Vansh Bedi to do some power hitting.

The Chennai team is entitled to a substitute player and it could be Mumbai teenager Ayush Mhatre filling in that slot. 

With PTI inputs

from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/XkZdzlN

Kohli's Rs 110 Crore 8-Year Contract With Puma Ends, Star Set To Join...

Virat Kohli's long-time association with sports apparel giant Puma has ended, according to several reports. "Sports brand PUMA India confirms the end of its longtime partnership with cricketer and brand ambassador Virat Kohli. PUMA wishes Virat the best for his future endeavours and said it was a wonderful association with him spanning over several years, many outstanding campaigns, and path-breaking product collaborations. As a sports brand, PUMA will continue to actively invest in the next generation of athletes and aggressively build the future of the sporting ecosystem in India," a Puma spokesperson reportedly said. 

According to a report in livemint.com, Kohli is going to join sports athleisure firm Agilitas. According to the report, "Agilitas was founded in 2023 by former Puma India and South-East Asia managing director Abhishek Ganguly. The company makes and retails sportswear goods in India and abroad. Last year, Agilitas acquired long-term licence rights for Italian sports brand Lotto in India, Australia, and South Africa."

The report further claimed: "Virat Kohli is reportedly in talks to invest in Agilitas after concluding his eight-year contract with Puma. The announcement is expected soon, coinciding with the IPL, as Kohli aims to create a global sportswear identity."

Virat Kohli has emphasised how the IPL's format and dynamic structure have influenced his T20 game.

While speaking on Jio Hotstar, Kohli highlighted the unique mental and competitive challenges of the IPL and emphasised its dynamic nature compared to shorter bilateral series.

He described how the constantly changing points table created different kinds of pressure, whether it was maintaining a lead, bouncing back from a slump, or battling for a playoff spot. This dynamic environment pushed players to adapt and evolve their T20 skills, ultimately driving them to improve constantly.

"IPL challenges you in a very unique way because of how the tournament is structured. It's not like a short bilateral series; it spans several weeks, and your position on the points table keeps shifting. That constantly changing scenario brings different kinds of pressure. When you are at the top, there's the pressure to maintain that lead. If you're near the bottom, you need extra motivation to bounce back. And if you're somewhere in the middle, where you need to win, say, three out of five games, even a single loss can suddenly add a lot of pressure. This dynamic nature of the tournament pushes you mentally and competitively in various ways other formats don't. It's also driven me to improve and evolve my T20 skill set constantly," Virat Kohli said while speaking on '18 Calling 18' on JioHotstar.

With ANI inputs 

from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/cUEy0X7

"Maybe I'll Get Another Chance": Sarfaraz Ahmed Hopes To Make A Comeback

Former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed is undoubtedly one of the best players of the country. Making his debut in 2007 in an ODI match against India, Sarfaraz went on to score 2315 runs in ODIs, 3031 runs in Tests, and 818 runs in T20Is. Under his captaincy, Pakistan also clinched the 2017 Champions Trophy title after defeating India in the summit clash. However, Sarfaraz last played for Pakistan in December 2023 in a Test match against Australia and has apparently fallen out of the scheme of things.

Ahead of the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League, Sarfaraz also joined Quetta Gladiators as the team director. Recently, he also opened up on the speculations about his international retirement.

"I haven't announced my retirement yet. When someone has played cricket all their life, it obviously hurts to stay away from the game. There comes a time when every player has to step away from cricket, but I try to make the most of whatever matches I get," said Sarfaraz in an interview with Cricket Pakistan.

Keeping his hopes of a comeback alive, the 37-year-old batter stated that he would be giving his 100 per cent if he still get's a chance.

"I still keep some hope alive that maybe I'll get another chance. I never said that I have to play for Pakistan - of course, it's every player's dream to represent their country. I just want to perform well in whatever cricket I play and give my 100 percent," said Sarfaraz.

"When I feel the moment has arrived, I'll say it myself - yes, my cricket is over now," he added.

The 37-year-old has represented Pakistan in 54 Tests, 117 ODIs and 61 T20Is, amassing 6,164 runs across the three formats, including six centuries and 32 fifties.

It was under his leadership, that Pakistan lifted their maiden ICC Champions Trophy in 2017 by overwhelming arch-rival India with a stunning 180-run victory in a blockbuster final.

With Sarfaraz at the helm, Pakistan stood victorious in 11 consecutive T20I series, the most by any captain from the country.

Since then, he has slowly found himself on the sidelines, bidding his time for a possible breakthrough. He made his last Test appearance in 2023 in Australia.

(With ANI Inputs)

from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/Ti4YMOH

Virat Kohli's Surprising Instagram Act Has Internet Saying: "Finally..."

Virat Kohli is one of the most followed celebrities across social media platforms. He has 271 million followers on Instagram, while in X he has 67.7 million followers. He is among the top athletes in the world, when it comes to brand endorsements. On Wednesday, Kohli removed promotional post in his Instagram account to the reels section. While no reason was given, the act got the internet intrigued. Kohli had retired from T20 Internationals in the middle of last year after helping India win their second T20 World Cup in the Americas, having played 125 matches to score 4,188 runs with one century and 38 fifties at an average of 48.69 and strike rate of 137.04.

Virat Kohli's Instagram feed is now ad-free. pic.twitter.com/efjLhdmB2s

— Prathamesh Avachare (@onlyprathamesh) April 8, 2025

Virat Kohli's Instagram feed is now ad-free. pic.twitter.com/efjLhdmB2s

— Prathamesh Avachare (@onlyprathamesh) April 8, 2025

Go & Check #ViratKohli Instagram.
All the Ads have been removed... Finally. pic.twitter.com/7mDkaCVm5h

— Arabh /- (@arabhroy_) April 8, 2025

Virat kohli has deleted 191 ad posts from his instagram account in the last 30 Days pic.twitter.com/t9IkrOnlfw

— (@marco_VK_) April 9, 2025

Virat Kohli on Monday became the first Indian to complete 13,000 runs in T20 cricket during the Indian Premier League contest between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians here.
Kohli reached the landmark with his second half-century this IPL season to become only the fifth batter overall to have scored 13,000 runs in the shortest format of the game.

The right-handed modern day great achieved the feat in a little over 400 matches in his career.

He is the third-highest run scorer in T20Is after Rohit Sharma (4,231 runs) and Pakistan's Babar Azam (4,223).

Rohit is the second in the list among highest run-scorers in overall T20 cricket with 11,851 runs in 451 matches.

Overall, Kohli had scored 12,983 runs before the IPL clash on Monday with nine centuries and 98 fifties at an average of 38.93 and strike rate of over 132.

The IPL season-opening contest between RCB and Kolkata Knight Riders on March 23 was Kohli's 400th game in the shortest format.

Chris Gayle leads the list of highest run-scorers in T20 cricket with 14,562 in 463 matches, followed by Alex Hales at the second spot with 13,610 runs, Shoaib Malik at third with 13,557 runs in 555 matches and Kieron Pollard at the fourth position with 13,537 runs in 695 matches.

With PTI inputs 

from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/fbiI5tg

IPL 2025 Points Table: GT Go Top Of Table With Win Over RR

Sai Sudharsan's classy fifty combined with a collective bowling effort powered Gujarat Titans to a commanding 58-run win over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL clash in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Sudharsan lit up the evening with a dazzling 53-ball 82, while explosive cameos from Jos Buttler (36), Shahrukh Khan (36), and Rahul Tewatia (24) propelled GT to a formidable 217/6. The bowlers then kept chipping away, striking at regular intervals to keep Rajasthan on the back foot despite fighting knocks from Shimron Hetmyer (52) and skipper Sanju Samson (41). The visitors were eventually bowled out for 159 in 19.1 overs.

Sudharsan was in sublime touch, effortlessly finding gaps and punishing anything loose. His fluent knock, laced with eight boundaries and three sixes, formed the bedrock of GT's imposing total.

Defending 217, pacers Mohammed Siraj (1/30) and Arshad Khan (1/19) struck early to give GT the perfect start.

Arshad drew first blood, removing the dangerous Yashasvi Jaiswal (6) who slashed at a wide one and picked out Rashid Khan at deep third.

List of batters with most runs -

In the very next over, Nitish Rana (1) attempted an upper-cut off Siraj but met the same fate, guiding it straight to the fielder at deep third man.

But Samson and Riyan Parag (26) launched a fiery counterattack. Parag smoked three no-look sixes, while Samson dispatched anything loose to the boundary with casual ease, taking RR to 57/2 in the powerplay.

The momentum swung again as Impact Sub Kulwant Khejroliya (1/29) had Parag caught by Buttler, before Rashid Khan removed Dhruv Jurel (5) to leave Rajasthan tottering at 68/4.

Samson and Hetmyer added 48 runs to keep hopes alive, but Prasidh Krishna (3/24) dealt the killer blow.

He first dismissed Samson as the wicketkeeper tried to steer one behind square but only managed to skew it high towards Sai Kishore, who held on calmly at the edge of the circle.

Krishna then returned to snare Hetmyer.

List of bowlers with most wickets -

Earlier, after leaking plenty of runs initially in the IPL, Jofra Archer (1/30) is well and truly back to his best.

With the new ball in hand, he cranked it up to 152.3 kph in his first over, then returned in his second to clean up Shubman Gill (2) with a steaming 147.7 kph inswinger that beat the inside edge and crashed into Gill's off stump.

Archer then greeted Buttler with a sharp bouncer, but the former England captain responded a couple of balls later with a crisp four to the deep-cover boundary.

With Sudharsan taking charge, Buttler joined the party with back-to-back boundaries off Fazalhaq Farooqi (0/38) in the seventh over.

In the next over, he sliced Maheesh Theekshana (2/54) through the off side for a four, before lofting him straight down the ground for another boundary.

But Theekshana had the last laugh, trapping Buttler leg-before, ending an 80-run partnership.

Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson immediately turned back to Archer in a bid to stem the flow of runs, and the Barbados-born pacer repaid the faith with a tight over that went for just six.

But Shahrukh exploded into action in the very next over, slamming consecutive boundaries before muscling one over deep extra cover to inject some much needed momentum into the GT innings.

The boundaries kept coming as Shahrukh went after Theekshana in the 14th over that yielded 16 runs.

Royals responded by striking twice in quick succession, removing Shahrukh and Sherfane Rutherford (7) to pull things back.

Sudharsan was handed a life on 81 but couldn't make much of the reprieve, as Tushar Deshpande induced a thin edge to send him back in the dugout.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/dRstriA

IPL 2025 Points Table: Big Day For LSG; CSK Stay In Bottom Two

Priyansh Arya set the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season on fire, slamming the fastest century by an uncapped player in IPL history as Punjab Kings (PBKS) beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 18 runs. Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fell short by 4 runs in their chase of 239 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Five teams now sit on 6 points each, with KKR the best team on 4 points. CSK continue to languish near the bottom after their fourth successive defeat in IPL 2025. They're in ninth.

LSG's overseas stars Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh are runaway leaders in the IPL Orange Cap race, after slamming 87* and 81 respectively against KKR. Noor Ahmad continues to lead the Purple Cap race, with Mitchell Starc and Khaleel Ahmed close behind.

Rookie opener Priyansh Arya delivered on his high promise with a sensational hundred before the bowlers survived M S Dhoni's late onslaught to script an 18-run win for Punjab Kings over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL here on Tuesday.

Priyansh (103 off 42) powered Punjab Kings to 219 for six, the highest total at the venue, after the hosts lost half their side inside the first eight overs. CSK batters have not been good enough thus far in the season but the likes of Devon Conway (69 off 49 retired out), Rachin Ravindra (36 off 23) and Shivam Dube (42 off 27) were able to take the game deep on this occasion. However, CSK fell short and ended at 201 for five.

It was CSK's fourth loss in five games while Punjab Kings recorded their third win in four matches.

The equation for CSK came down to 75 runs off the last 30 balls. Much to the delight of fans present at the venue, Dhoni (27 off 12) came to bat at number five after Dube's fall in the 16th over.

It was Lockie Ferguson's turn to bowl the 18th over and that was when Dhoni provided a glimmer of hope for CSK with two sixes off as many balls. However, 43 off the last 12 balls ended up being too much for the away team.

The night belonged to Priyansh, the 24-year-old from Delhi who rose to prominence with six sixes in an over in a local league last year.

He flaunted his special six-hitting skills on the national stage to lift Punjab Kings to an above par total. His knock included seven boundaries and nine hits over the fence.

Earlier in the day, explosive knocks from Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh set up a tense four-run win for Lucknow Super Giants in a high-scoring IPL clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday.

Marsh smashed 81 for his fourth half-century of the tournament and Pooran an unbeaten 36-ball 87 to fire Lucknow to 238-3 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

Kolkata mounted a strong reply as skipper Ajinkya Rahane struck 61 off 35 balls and Rinku Singh blasted an unbeaten 38 in a late blitz, but the home team finished on 234-7.

Lucknow have three wins from five matches. Kolkata, who won their third IPL title last year, have three defeats from their five outings.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/3WCfXt6

Dhoni Suffers Heartbreak, Gets Dismissed In Final Over Of Run Chase vs PBKS

MS Dhoni suffered a massive heartbreak as he was dismissed in the final over of the run chase against Punjab Kings in their IPL 2025 encounter on Monday. With 28 runs needed in the final over, Dhoni was dismissed in the first ball from Yash Thakur for 27. Dhoni looked in great touch as he slammed one four and three sixes to take the run chase down to the wire. However, he ended up playing a low full-toss from Thakur straight to Yuzvendra Chahal at short fine-leg. The disappointment was clear on his face as he made his way back to the dugout and CSK ended up losing the match by 18 runs.

WELL PLAYED, MS DHONI.

- People had hopes from him even at the age of 43. The evergreen man, a fine innings.pic.twitter.com/0WrUUo5VXP

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 8, 2025

 Rookie opener Priyansh Arya delivered on his high promise with a sensational hundred before the bowlers survived MS Dhoni's late onslaught to script an 18-run win for Punjab Kings over Chennai Super Kings.

Priyansh (103 off 42) powered Punjab Kings to 219 for six, the highest total at the venue, after the hosts lost half their side inside the first eight overs.

CSK batters have not been good enough thus far in the season but the likes of Devon Conway (69 off 49 retired out), Rachin Ravindra (36 off 23) and Shivam Dube (42 off 27) were able to take the game deep on this occasion. However, CSK fell short and ended at 201 for five.

It was CSK's fourth loss in five games while Punjab Kings recorded their third win in four matches.

The equation for CSK came down to 75 runs off the last 30 balls. Much to the delight of fans present at the venue, Dhoni (27 off 12) came to bat at number five after Dube's fall in the 16th over.

With Dube going ballistic in the middle overs, Punjab Kings had to wait till the 17th over to get their main spinner Yuzvendra Chahal into operation.

It was Lockie Ferguson's turn to bowl the 18th over and that was when Dhoni provided a glimmer of hope for CSK with two sixes off as many balls. However, 43 off the last 12 balls ended up being too much for the away team.

Punjab Kings were poor in the field, dropping as many as four catches but were still able to get over the line.

(With PTI inputs)

from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/dMULu5j

It Would Be Honour To Coach Team India: Zaheer Khan

Zaheer Khan, former Indian left-arm fast bowler and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) mentor for the Indian Premier League, has said that it will be an honour if he gets an opportunity to coach Team India. "It would be an honour to coach Team India," Zaheer Khan told Boria Majumdar in Kolkata at a CII event, according to a video posted by RevSportz on their X handle. The left-arm fast bowler went on to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two additional years before retiring in 2017. Following his retirement, Zaheer Khan worked as a bowling coach with Mumbai Indians in international cricket prior to accepting a position as a mentor at LSG in 2024.

Zaheer Khan made his debut in the ICC Knockout Cup in 2000 and immediately hit the headlines when he yorked Steve Waugh, beating him for pace. An Indian express-pacer was a once-in-a-blue-moon discovery, and his ability to bowl fast yorkers at the death, move the ball off the deck and in the air, and maintain his pace set him apart from the more metronomic fast bowlers that India was used to.

In his illustrious international career, Zaheer picked up 311 Test wickets in 92 matches and overall 610 scalps in 309 international matches across all formats for Men in Blue.

Zaheer was a member of the 2011 World Cup-winning team and the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy team, which India shared with Sri Lanka due to a lack of results in the finals.

Zaheer represented the Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils in the IPL. He played 100 matches in the IPL and bagged 102 wickets at an economy rate of 7.59.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/lTarsc7

RCB Stars Collide, End Up Spilling Catch; Ritika Sajdeh's Reaction Viral

Jitesh Sharma and Yash Dayal collided on the field as they ended up missing a catch during the IPL 2025 encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians on Monday. During the 12th over of the MI innings, Suryakumar Yadav miscued a delivery from Yash Dayal and the ball went high up in the air. Both Dayal and Jitesh went for the catch but there was a huge miscommunication between the two cricketers. In the end, they ended up colliding with each other as the ball spilled out of Dayal's hands. Both cricketers were left unhappy while replays showed Jitesh was hit on his face. The incident left the crowd thrilled and Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh's reaction has gone viral on social media.

#MIvsRCB
OH NO! Major miscommunication between Jitesh & Yash Dayal!
Catch of Surya Dada goes down!
RCB let a golden chance slip — and MI fans just took a deep breath!
You can't drop Surya and sleep peacefully.#SuryakumarYadav #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/jKQoybsUFz

— XGlobalBuzz (@Xglobalbuzz) April 7, 2025

Earlier, following his half-century against Mumbai Indians (MI), star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli hailed Devdutt Padikkal and skipper Rajat Patidar for their valuable contributions and expressed importance of evolving his game with changing times in the shortest format of the sport.

Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh celebrating as RCB fielders drop Surya Kumar Yadav's catch ??#TATAIPL #tapmad #DontStopStreaming #CatchEveryMatch pic.twitter.com/SKTsaxxS0Y

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) April 7, 2025

Fans at Wankhede Stadium became witnesses to a power-packed performance from RCB batters, as Virat and Patidar registered brilliant fifties while Padikkal and Jitesh Sharma played fine supporting hands against MI at Wankhede Stadium.

Speaking after the innings, Virat said, "That was pretty good. After losing a wicket on the second ball (of Phil Salt), we countered pretty nicely. Dev (Padikkal) played a brilliant impact knock for us, really changed the momentum towards us. I got a few going as well. That partnership was really important for us to set that total on the board. My strength is to get my touch and feel of the ball early on, then I can play the shots that I want to. I tried to innovate a bit, tried to play different shots off spin as well and then tried to hit different areas of the ground. You need to keep evolving your game and keep up with the demands of the situation in T20 cricket. When I time the ball nicely early on, I have better chances to contribute."

Virat hailed Padikkal for his impactful cameos during last few games when early wickets fell for RCB and feels that a huge score is just around the corner for the left hander.

"That partnership was important for us to go deeper into the innings, get guys like Jitesh Livi (Liam Livingstone) and Tim David towards the back end of the innings. What Rajat did is what Rajat does most often. It was a great inning by those two as well - Rajat and Jitesh got us those extra 20-25 runs. One of their spinners was out of the game. It was difficult for the chinaman to bowl. That gave us 20-25 runs. What happened with wickets not falling was that one of their spinners was out of the game, and that played out to be an important factor for us because we knew once the spinner is out of the game, then the fast bowler with shorter boundaries will find it tough."

"The wicket was not as straightforward as it seemed. Hardik was taking pace off the ball consistently and was not coming onto the bat. We have a good score on the board. Hopefully, we break that jinx today (RCB have lost their last six matches vs MI at this venue). We have got a strong bowling line-up, and early inroads in the powerplay will help," he concluded.

(With ANI inputs)

from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/5TsKgdP