IPL 2020: Of lockdown effects, bio bubbles, and India's concerns, key takeaways from league stage
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020: Of lockdown effects, bio bubbles, and India's concerns, key takeaways from league stage

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In a year when the world was turned upside down, it was never easy to get cricketers from across the world and play them across three cities. Here are some key takeaways from the league stage: There was no weak side The point first came up in 2018, when Delhi Capitals, who finished last, got 10 points. This time it got even closer: For the first time in IPL history did all eight teams get 12 or more points. Sam Curran, one of the most prominent voices on the topic, was candid in his interview with Sky: “It can be tough – if you’re in all three formats, you’re obviously travelling into different bubbles, not being able to spend time with family, loved ones, things like that.” A concern for India Not for the first time have the Indian batsmen not scored at breakneck pace, and the numbers show.

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IPL 2025 to kick off from March 23, confirms BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla; venue to be declared soon
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3 days, 13 hours ago

IPL 2025 to kick off from March 23, confirms BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla; venue to be declared soon

Live Mint  

Board of Control for Cricket in India Vice President Rajeev Shukla confirmed on Sunday, January 12, that the 18th season of the Indian Premier League 2025 will kick off from March 23, 2025. Speaking to reporters after attending the Special General Meeting in Mumbai, Rajeev Shukla confirmed that IPL 2025 will begin on March 23. Rajeev Shukla also said that …

IPL 2025 to begin on March 21, final to be held on May 25
3 days, 14 hours ago

IPL 2025 to begin on March 21, final to be held on May 25

The Hindu  

The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League will begin on March 21 and the final will be held on May 25. While the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad will hold the first two qualifiers, Eden Gardens in Kolkata will host the second playoff and the final. Earlier, the BCCI had indicated that the tournament would start around March …

IPL 2025 to begin from March 23: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla
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4 days, 2 hours ago

IPL 2025 to begin from March 23: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The 18th season of the Indian Premier League 2025 will begin on March 23, the Board of Control for Cricket in India Vice President Rajeev Shukla confirmed on Sunday. After the end of the auction, there were speculations about the possible date when the cash-rich league would commence. Rajeev Shukla, who attended the Special General Meeting in Mumbai, revealed …

IPL 2025: Early Setback For CSK – Two Star Players Doubtful For Opening Matches
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IPL 2025: Early Setback For CSK – Two Star Players Doubtful For Opening Matches

ABP News  

With Indian Premier League 2025 just around the corner, excitement among fans is at peak. Meanwhile, five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings could face a major hurdle at the start of Indian Premier League 2025 season. New Zealand stars Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra are expected to miss CSK's opening weeks due to their national team's tour of Pakistan. Also …

World Championship of Legends T20 League: Full schedule announced
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World Championship of Legends T20 League: Full schedule announced

Hindustan Times  

World Championship of Legends T20 League, which became the second most-watched cricket league with its inaugural season, has announced its much-anticipated Season 2. Legendary cricketers from six nations - India, Pakistan, England, Australia, South Africa and West Indies - will once again take centre stage, culminating in an electrifying grand fi. World Championship of Legends T20 League: Full schedule announced …

JioStar, ZEE brace for T20 clash as South Africa, UAE IPL clones face off in January
3 weeks, 3 days ago

JioStar, ZEE brace for T20 clash as South Africa, UAE IPL clones face off in January

Live Mint  

Cricket fans are set for a high-stakes showdown as South Africa’s SA20 and the UAE’s International League T20 launch their third seasons in the same week next month. The two T20 leagues, supported by Indian franchise owners and featuring top-tier international players, aim to position themselves as the world’s second-largest cricket leagues after the Indian Premier League. Battle ground T20 …

IPL: 10 auction strategies used by franchises to get the players they wanted
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL: 10 auction strategies used by franchises to get the players they wanted

Live Mint  

The Indian Premier League triennial auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 24-25 November had as much game strategy as you see on the cricket field. Ponting’s huge gamble The new Punjab Kings coach, Ricky Ponting, who parted ways with Delhi Capitals, had the biggest purse for the auction, after retaining only two uncapped players. Nehra’s calculated bets Gujarat Titans got …

IPL 2025: Bengaluru will suit me better than Punjab, says Livingstone
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Bengaluru will suit me better than Punjab, says Livingstone

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Liam Livingstone expressed his excitement after he was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League auction, stating that his new team would be a better fit for his playing style next season. Livingstone, who made his IPL debut in 2019 with Rajasthan Royals, spent the last three seasons with Punjab Kings where the middle-order batter …

IPL Auction 2025 - An emotional homecoming: Top five players who returned to their former franchises
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025 - An emotional homecoming: Top five players who returned to their former franchises

The Hindu  

With the Indian Premier League mega auction taking place every few years, most of the players are often forced to hop across different franchises. However, the IPL 2025 auction saw some iconic players return to the franchises they once called home, with Ravichandran Ashwin’s homecoming to Chennai Super Kings being the highlight. Here are the top five players who will …

'It's not about egos': LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka breaks silence on spending a fortune on Rishabh Pant at IPL auction
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'It's not about egos': LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka breaks silence on spending a fortune on Rishabh Pant at IPL auction

Hindustan Times  

Owner of the Lucknow Super Giants, Sanjiv Goenka, has spoken about the franchise's decision to secure Rishabh Pant at a record-breaking price at the IPL 2025 mega auction. LSG needed someone to be the face of the franchise after KL Rahul's controversial departure, and Goenka sounds confident that Pant could fill those shoes. In the IPL, Pant scored 446 runs …

New faces of Andhra Cricket: Three budding talents to debut in IPL 2025 season
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New faces of Andhra Cricket: Three budding talents to debut in IPL 2025 season

New Indian Express  

SRIKAKULAM: For the first time in IPL history, five of Andhra Pradesh cricketers have been picked up by the franchises in the recently concluded Mega Auction. Meanwhile, Tripurana Vijay from Srikakulam district, Penmetsa Venkata Satyanarayana Raju from Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district and Pyla Avinash from Visakhapatnam will be making their debut in the upcoming IPL. Among them, 22-year-old Tripurana …

IPL Auction 2025: Top 5 surprise unsold players; Warner, Thakur find no takers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: Top 5 surprise unsold players; Warner, Thakur find no takers

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League auction ahead of the 2025 edition saw 182 players picked across 10 teams, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player in the league’s history at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Here are the top five most surprising unsold players from the IPL 2025 auction: David Warner One of the all-time great openers …

Cricket News Live Today November 26, 2024: IPL auction: Unsold list shows performance bar getting higher
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cricket News Live Today November 26, 2024: IPL auction: Unsold list shows performance bar getting higher

Hindustan Times  

Live By Cricket News Live: Your go-to destination for news and headlines from the world of cricket. Stay ahead of the game by following Crickit's comprehensive coverage of all that's happening around the world, where our team brings to you the latest news, updates, articles, stats, commentary, and much more. Cricket News Live: Crickit's T20 World Cup 2024 coverage gets …

Cricket News Live Today November 26, 2024: IPL auction: Unsold list shows performance bar getting higher
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cricket News Live Today November 26, 2024: IPL auction: Unsold list shows performance bar getting higher

Hindustan Times  

Live By Cricket News Live: Your go-to destination for news and headlines from the world of cricket. Stay ahead of the game by following Crickit's comprehensive coverage of all that's happening around the world, where our team brings to you the latest news, updates, articles, stats, commentary, and much more. Cricket News Live: Crickit's T20 World Cup 2024 coverage gets …

IPL Auction 2025: 84 players to go under the hammer on day one
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: 84 players to go under the hammer on day one

The Hindu  

Day one of the Indian Premier League 2025 Player Auction will witness the names of 84 cricketers – the first 12 sets – being called by the auctioneer Mallika Sagar. It confirmed that the opening day will see the 12 sets being called, with one 30-minute break and two breaks of 15 minutes each during the proceedings of the IPL …

Longer IPL to corner quarter of cricket’s calendar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Longer IPL to corner quarter of cricket’s calendar

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: For the next three seasons, Indian Premier League has carved out its biggest window ever. As per an internal communication to the 10 franchises ahead of the November 24-25 mega auction, IPL 2025 is slated to begin on March 14 with the final on May 25. Next year’s IPL will remain a 74-match affair and not scale up to …

IPL 2025 to be held from March 14 to May 25
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2025 to be held from March 14 to May 25

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Next year's Indian Premier League will be held from March 14 to May 25, the BCCI has told the IPL franchises while also setting aside similar widows for the event's 2026 and 2027 editions in an uncharacteristically elaborate plan. The BCCI has also decided to include injury-prone England pacer Jofra Archer, Indian-born American pacer Saurabh Netravalkar and uncapped …

BCCI announces dates for IPL 2025, 2026 and 2027 all at once in never-before-heard move
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

BCCI announces dates for IPL 2025, 2026 and 2027 all at once in never-before-heard move

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Premier League 2025 will be getting underway on March 14 and the final is slated to be played on May 25. The dates for the next three seasons has been confirmed as the IPL governing council sent an official communication to all the ten franchises. As per ESPNcricinfo, the overseas players from most full-member countries have also received …

KL Rahul breaks silence on Lucknow Super Giants exit, ex-LSG captain says ‘...I could find some freedom’
2 months ago

KL Rahul breaks silence on Lucknow Super Giants exit, ex-LSG captain says ‘...I could find some freedom’

Live Mint  

Sanjiv Goenka’s animated outburst on KL Rahul after Lucknow Super Giants’ humiliating defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024 clearly stated things weren’t well inside the four walls of the franchise dressing room. Following that incident, the video of which went viral on social media, it was certain that LSG won’t be retaining Rahul for IPL 2025, which eventually turned …

Cricket News, highlights Today November 11, 2024: Mumbai teenager makes MS Dhoni stand up and take note, called up for CSK trials ahead of IPL 2025 auction: Report
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2 months ago

Cricket News, highlights Today November 11, 2024: Mumbai teenager makes MS Dhoni stand up and take note, called up for CSK trials ahead of IPL 2025 auction: Report

Hindustan Times  

By Welcome to cricket news coverage on Crickit: Your go-to destination for news and headlines from the world of cricket. Stay ahead of the game by following Crickit's comprehensive coverage of all that's happening around the world, where our team brings to you the latest news, updates, articles, stats, commentary, and much more. Latest news on November 11, 2024: Mhatre …

Cricket News, highlights Today November 11, 2024: Mumbai teenager makes MS Dhoni stand up and take note, called up for CSK trials ahead of IPL 2025 auction: Report
2 months ago

Cricket News, highlights Today November 11, 2024: Mumbai teenager makes MS Dhoni stand up and take note, called up for CSK trials ahead of IPL 2025 auction: Report

Hindustan Times  

By Welcome to cricket news coverage on Crickit: Your go-to destination for news and headlines from the world of cricket. Stay ahead of the game by following Crickit's comprehensive coverage of all that's happening around the world, where our team brings to you the latest news, updates, articles, stats, commentary, and much more. Latest news on November 11, 2024: Mhatre …

On This Day in 2020: Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals to win their 5th IPL title
2 months ago

On This Day in 2020: Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals to win their 5th IPL title

India Today  

The IPL 2020 was unlike any other. Mumbai Indians emerged as the dominant force, as they clinched their fifth IPL title with a convincing five-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the final. The win marked MI’s fifth IPL title, making them the then-most successful team in the tournament’s history. For Delhi Capitals, reaching the final was a significant milestone, but …

Playing India gives South Africa T20 squad IPL window
2 months, 1 week ago

Playing India gives South Africa T20 squad IPL window

Hindustan Times  

DURBAN, South Africa, - A four-match Twenty20 series against India comes at an opportune time for South Africa’s cricketers as it provides an additional stage to highlight their skills before the Indian Premier League auction later this month, said captain Aiden Markram. Playing India gives South Africa T20 squad IPL window South African cricketers have been dotted around IPL franchises …

IPL 2025 Retention: Five Teams Release Captains, But Spinners Remain a Mystery
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 Retention: Five Teams Release Captains, But Spinners Remain a Mystery

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Half of the IPL teams release their captains, indicating that some franchises were not happy with the existing leadership. Three specialist spinners are retained, along with a few all-rounders. Indian players and batters lead the retention list, with 46 players being retained by 10 teams, with only KKR and RR completing their full quota of six players. Mumbai Indians (MI), …

MI's Retention List: Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav Set to Return for IPL 2025
3 months, 1 week ago

MI's Retention List: Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav Set to Return for IPL 2025

ABP News  

Mumbai Indians are likely to retain key players like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav for the 2025 IPL season. The retention rules allow teams to retain up to six players using the regular retention method and the RTM card option. Additionally, the 'Uncapped Player' rule allows retired Indian players or those who haven't played for India or held …

Global T20 leagues yearn for an Indian connect
5 months ago

Global T20 leagues yearn for an Indian connect

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Indian cricket is both a strategic asset and weakness for the global game. SA20 league That explains Cricket South Africa naming Dinesh Karthik as SA20 Ambassador ‘to help strengthen the league’s global fan base and reinforce brand awareness across key strategic markets in India and the United Kingdom’. Cricket Australia’s Big Bash made a similar attempt in 2022 by …

‘India runs cricket’: Chris Gayle says international tournaments should adjust as per IPL timeline
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘India runs cricket’: Chris Gayle says international tournaments should adjust as per IPL timeline

Live Mint  

In the latest episode of the Spirit of Cricket podcast forDafaNews, West Indies veteran cricketer Chris Gayle said that international cricket should not overlap with the Indian Premier League. Gayle said that the only team which benefits from players leaving mid-way through the IPL to play other international series’ is Team India. “You shouldn’t have international cricket during that time …

This World Cup’s tussles fascinating, better than usual T20 bowler bashing
7 months ago

This World Cup’s tussles fascinating, better than usual T20 bowler bashing

Hindustan Times  

We all know T20 cricket is one of the most unpredictable formats across the sport, but who would have thought the T20 World Cup would throw us this kind of surprise? India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after dismissing Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 T20s have completely turned on their head in the West Indies and …

Comparing IPL and T20 WC strike rates: Why the world is falling behind franchise cricket
7 months ago

Comparing IPL and T20 WC strike rates: Why the world is falling behind franchise cricket

The Hindu  

The recently concluded edition of the Indian Premier League spawned conversations about the direction in which T20 cricket was headed as teams posted scarcely believable scores, and some even chased them down in the same contest. Quite counter-intuitively, the last two editions of the T20 World Cup have been the slowest scoring in terms of tournament strike rates, and the …

IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad eclipsed by ruthless Kolkata Knight Riders
7 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad eclipsed by ruthless Kolkata Knight Riders

The Hindu  

There is an overwhelming sense of emptiness when an event that many feverishly awaited ends. After matching each other stroke for stroke to become two of the league’s fastest-scoring teams, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered the most lopsided final in the tournament’s history. RELATED: KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 Final: Kolkata Knight Riders thumps listless Sunrisers Hyderabad to …

It's all about managing the pressure: Sai Sudharsan on transition from IPL to T20 World Cup
7 months, 2 weeks ago

It's all about managing the pressure: Sai Sudharsan on transition from IPL to T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Chennai, The recently concluded IPL has been big learning curve for young Sai Sudharsan, who has learnt that in white ball cricket, match situation is paramount as to how one can mould his innings. In IPL 2024, he came up with his best performance by being Gujarat Titans' highest run-scorer of the season, amassing 527 runs in 12 ties at …

T20 WC: India is the strongest side even with injuries, says Morgan
7 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 WC: India is the strongest side even with injuries, says Morgan

Hindustan Times  

London, India's remarkable reservoir of talent and formidable depth within their squad makes them strong contenders to win the upcoming T20 World Cup, feels former England skipper Eoin Morgan. T20 WC: India is the strongest side even with injuries, says Morgan India have gone with almost the same squad as they had in the last edition of the T20 World …

IPL 2025: Auction, Venues, Dates, Teams And All You Need To Know
7 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Auction, Venues, Dates, Teams And All You Need To Know

ABP News  

IPL 2025: The seveneeth edition of the Indian Premier League came to an end with the Kolkata Knight Riders dominating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final on May 26, 2024. While IPL 2024 Auction was the first time, the bidding war stepped out of India, there is no confirmation for the IPL 2025 Auction Venue as yet. WATCH Venues: IPL 2025 …

IPL 2024 has skewed game towards batters
7 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024 has skewed game towards batters

Hindustan Times  

When the dust settles, most will remember the 2024 season for how it redefined batting in the shortest format. A casual look at the records broken this season — highest aggregate innings in T20 cricket, most runs scored in a chase, the highest ever team total, most sixes in a season, most centuries scored in an IPL season — suggests …

'At least now they won't say they're tired': Wasim Akram gets cheeky as none of India's T20 World Cup 15 makes IPL final
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'At least now they won't say they're tired': Wasim Akram gets cheeky as none of India's T20 World Cup 15 makes IPL final

Hindustan Times  

IPL 2024 finally came to an end on Sunday as Kolkata Knight Riders cruised to a eight-wicket victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai. Wasim Akram pointed out that none of the Team India T20 WC squad members were in the IPL 2024 final. The Indian contingent have already reached New York for their T20 World Cup preparations. In 2021, they …

Mitchell Starc to choose IPL over One-Days? KKR pacer hints at quitting ODIs to focus more on franchise cricket
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Mitchell Starc to choose IPL over One-Days? KKR pacer hints at quitting ODIs to focus more on franchise cricket

Live Mint  

After dedicating almost a decade to prioritizing his commitment to the national team in cricket, Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has suggested that he may reconsider his stance and potentially step back from one format to accommodate more participation in franchise leagues. I have pulled out often to have a chance to give my body a break and spend some …

IPL 2024: BCCI announces lucrative prize money for groundsmen and curators
7 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024: BCCI announces lucrative prize money for groundsmen and curators

India Today  

BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced lucrative prize money for the groundsmen and curators for putting in the hard yards during the recently-concluded Indian Premier League 2024. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Purple Cap | IPL 2024 Orange Cap “The unsung heroes of our successful T20 season are the incredible ground staff who worked tirelessly to provide brilliant pitches, …

IPL 2024: Starc hints at quitting one format to open doors for more franchise cricket
7 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024: Starc hints at quitting one format to open doors for more franchise cricket

The Hindu  

After resisting the lure of lucrative private leagues for almost a decade because of his commitment towards the ‘Baggy Green’, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has hinted that he might quit one format to make room for more franchise cricket in his schedule. One format may be dropped off as there is long time till next World Cup and whether that …

Starc hints at quitting one format to open doors for more franchise cricket
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Starc hints at quitting one format to open doors for more franchise cricket

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: After resisting the lure of lucrative private leagues for almost a decade because of his commitment towards the 'Baggy Green', Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has hinted that he might quit one format to make room for more franchise cricket in his schedule. To a query from PTI as to how he would take it up from here after his …

IPL Final 2024: Ahead of SRH vs KKR showdown, social media users abuzz with excitement
7 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL Final 2024: Ahead of SRH vs KKR showdown, social media users abuzz with excitement

Hindustan Times  

IPL Final: As the highly anticipated final IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders draws closer, the excitement among fans and followers of cricket continues to build. The atmosphere is electric as supporters, united in their anticipation, take to social media to express their excitement and show unwavering support for their favourite teams. IPL final, KKR vs SRH: …

IPL 2024 Final: KKR vs SRH: Knight Riders, Sunrisers in the ultimate showdown
7 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024 Final: KKR vs SRH: Knight Riders, Sunrisers in the ultimate showdown

The Hindu  

Last December, when Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins went for over ₹45 crore collectively at the auction, it looked like the Indian Premier League market had gone berserk. Sunrisers, despite being not so clinical, has redefined T20 batting this season, with Travis Head — another World Cup winner from Australia — and Abhishek Sharma pummelling many attacks into submission. A …

IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: R Ashwin wary of 'fearless' SRH in tough 'challenge'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: R Ashwin wary of 'fearless' SRH in tough 'challenge'

India Today  

R Ashwin said that RR have a tough challenge in hand when they face SRH in the IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 on Friday, May 24 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. They have played fearless cricket and to take them on is going to be a challenge for us, but we will up our best performance,” Ashwin said in …

WATCH | RCB share emotional dressing room video after sad end to memorable IPL 2024 campaign
7 months, 3 weeks ago

WATCH | RCB share emotional dressing room video after sad end to memorable IPL 2024 campaign

India TV News  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's memorable IPL 2024 campaign ended with a big defeat against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday, May 22. The franchise shared an emotional video highlighting the dressing room scenes after the end of the campaign where head coach Andy Flower and Director of Cricket Mo Bobat addressed the camp one last time. Andy Flower wished everyone good luck for …

IPL 2024 playoffs: It’s unfortunate - Dhumal on England’s T20 World Cup-bound players’ exit
7 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024 playoffs: It’s unfortunate - Dhumal on England’s T20 World Cup-bound players’ exit

The Hindu  

England’s T20 World Cup-bound cricketers’ decision to skip the Indian Premier League playoffs due to national commitments has divided the cricket fraternity. However, Arun Dhumal, the chairman of the Indian Premier League Governing Council, termed the whole event ‘unfortunate’ as the England and Wales Cricket Board had earlier confirmed to the Board of Control for Cricket in India about the …

IPL 2024 in numbers: Home-away record, is batting first better or bowling and best option after winning toss?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024 in numbers: Home-away record, is batting first better or bowling and best option after winning toss?

India TV News  

How do you summarise an IPL season where a score of 200 had become a norm, a powerplay of 75 felt like a usual day's work and a score of 277, which was the first of the eight 250-plus team totals now seems like a decade long story of yesteryears when it happened just less than two months ago. Out …

Qualifier 1: Sunrisers and KKR, who ignited batting in IPL 2024, meet again
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Qualifier 1: Sunrisers and KKR, who ignited batting in IPL 2024, meet again

Hindustan Times  

In many ways, IPL 2024 will be remembered for how much the season changed the T20 format. KKR did it through openers Sunil Narine and Phil Salt and SRH mainly through the explosive Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma at the top of the order. SRH were lucky to directly qualify for the IPL final, pipping Rajasthan Royals to the second …

IPL 2024: I didn’t live up to standard but overthinking was not an option, says Rohit Sharma
7 months, 4 weeks ago

IPL 2024: I didn’t live up to standard but overthinking was not an option, says Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

India skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged that he could not match the expected batting standards in the ongoing IPL but instead of indulging in over-thinking, his endeavour was to stay in the right zone and keep working on his flaws. The five-time IPL winning skipper endured a wretched form in the second-half of the season, struggling to cross even a score …

Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants look to end dismal IPL campaigns with win
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants look to end dismal IPL campaigns with win

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Out of reckoning from the IPL playoffs, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants will look to end their campaign on a winning note when they clash at the Wankhede Stadium here on Friday. Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants look to end dismal IPL campaigns with win While Mumbai Indians were knocked out of the playoffs race long ago, Lucknow …

IPL 2024: 5 openers who are redefining T20 cricket
8 months ago

IPL 2024: 5 openers who are redefining T20 cricket

Live Mint  

Beyond commitment and boldness, the batting styles of some of the top strikers in this IPL season have set a new model What do Jake Fraser-McGurk, Travis Head, and Abhishek Sharma have in common? {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Kolkata Knight Riders openers Sunil Narine and Phil Salt have strike rates of 183 and 182 respectively, which places them a bit lower than …

Harbhajan Singh rues India's T20 World Cup preparation, blames 'IPL scheduling' and sends special advice to BCCI
8 months ago

Harbhajan Singh rues India's T20 World Cup preparation, blames 'IPL scheduling' and sends special advice to BCCI

Hindustan Times  

With the IPL 2024 final scheduled for May 26, Team India won't be able to have a full-fledged training camp until then for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The T20 World Cup will begin on June 2, and India haven't won a ICC trophy since 2013. In a huge move, England's players won't be available for the IPL 2024 playoffs …

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