IPL 2020 | Steve Smith can 'drop himself' to accommodate for overseas pacer in RR, says Gautam Gambhir
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020 | Steve Smith can 'drop himself' to accommodate for overseas pacer in RR, says Gautam Gambhir

India TV News  

Former Indian cricketer and two-time Indian Premier League winner Gautam Gambhir has said that Steve Smith has been the "main issue" for Rajasthan Royals this season. Gambhir believes that Steve Smith can "drop himself" to make space for an overseas bowler. "Steve Smith drops himself and RR can pick themselves Oshane Thomas or any other overseas seamer in his place alongside Jofra Archer. Gambhir further said that Jofra Archer could be utilised in a better way than how Smith is currently using him.

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RR's Retention Strategy Focused on Young Indian Talent and Bowling Depth
2 months, 1 week ago

RR's Retention Strategy Focused on Young Indian Talent and Bowling Depth

Firstpost  

Rajasthan Royals prioritize young Indian talent in their IPL 2025 retention strategy. The franchise has retained Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Riyan Parag, who were instrumental in their playoff run in 2024. However, they will need to secure quality bowlers in the auction to build a competitive squad. The Royals have retained Dhruv Jurel, a surprising pick for a hefty …

Steve Smith aims IPL comeback after stellar performance with Washington Freedom in MLC
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith aims IPL comeback after stellar performance with Washington Freedom in MLC

The Hindu  

Bolstered by his strong show at the Major League Cricket, veteran Australian batter Steve Smith is hopeful of returning to the Indian Premier League next year. The 35-year-old, who was ignored for the T20 World Cup and the upcoming tour of Scotland and England, guided the Washington Freedom to its maiden MLC title, finishing the T20 tournament as the franchise’s …

Rajasthan Royals suffer major blow as star Australian bowler pulls out of IPL 2024, reports
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan Royals suffer major blow as star Australian bowler pulls out of IPL 2024, reports

India TV News  

In a major blow to Rajasthan Royals, Australian bowler Adam Zampa reportedly pulled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League 2024 on Thursday, March 21. Rajasthan Royals have a quality spin attack in the form of Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal who took a combined 35 wickets in IPL 2023. The 2008 winners traded in Indian pacer Avesh Khan from …

Rajasthan Royals team preview, IPL 2024: RR season prediction, SWOT analysis, predicted XI, squad
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan Royals team preview, IPL 2024: RR season prediction, SWOT analysis, predicted XI, squad

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Royals has a well-established batting line-up, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Samson, and Shimron Hetmyer forming the core. Royals have a well-established batting line-up, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Samson, and Shimron Hetmyer forming the core. | Photo Credit: K. R. DEEPAK/The Hindu CHECK | IPL SCHEDULE FOR FIRST 21 GAMES In the bowling department, RR maintains continuity while …

IPL 2023: Steve Smith reveals his learnings from MS Dhoni during his time as captain at RPSG
1 year, 9 months ago

IPL 2023: Steve Smith reveals his learnings from MS Dhoni during his time as captain at RPSG

India Today  

IPL 2023: Australia batter Steve Smith is one of the very few people who have had the privilege of captaining MS Dhoni. Smith, once a force to reckon with in white-ball cricket, captained Rising Pune Super Giants in 2017 to the final of the Indian Premier League, where the team lost the title to Mumbai Indians. Smith spoke about his …

RR predicted XI vs RCB: Rajasthan Royals look to solve 5th bowler conundrum
2 years, 8 months ago

RR predicted XI vs RCB: Rajasthan Royals look to solve 5th bowler conundrum

Hindustan Times  

IPL 2022, RR predicted XI vs RCB: Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals are having a superb outing in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League. IPL 2022, RR predicted XI vs RCB: Rajasthan Royals look to solve 5th bowler conundrum However, despite the solid form, Rajasthan will definitely look to fill a few holes, which could prove to be crucial …

IPL 2022: Graeme Smith feels 'mental strain' of leading India may be taking toll on Rohit Sharma
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: Graeme Smith feels 'mental strain' of leading India may be taking toll on Rohit Sharma

Firstpost  

Rohit’s Mumbai Indians, who have won the IPL a record five times, are yet to open their account in the 15th edition of the lucrative league, having lost all their four matches so far. Mumbai: Former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith feels the “mental strain” of leading the Indian team across formats may be taking a toll on Rohit Sharma …

IPL 2022 Rajasthan Royals preview: Despite some big names, lack of team balance could play spoilsport
2 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2022 Rajasthan Royals preview: Despite some big names, lack of team balance could play spoilsport

Firstpost  

Rajasthan Royals won the first edition of the IPL, only to follow that with four ordinary seasons. The tearaway Prasidh Krishna is Indian as well, which will allow Rajasthan Royals to pick both Trent Boult and Nathan Coulter-Nile. If Rajasthan Royals pick all four of Buttler, Hetmyer, Coulter-Nile, and Boult, they will have to pick Indian batters at five and …

IPL 2021: All eyes on India stars as Mumbai Indians take on upbeat Rajasthan Royals
3 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2021: All eyes on India stars as Mumbai Indians take on upbeat Rajasthan Royals

Firstpost  

The loser on Tuesday will be out of the tournament but then KKR are already on 14 points with a positive NRR of +0.294. Mumbai Indians’ mega-stars will be making one last ditch effort to put their derailed Indian Premier League campaign back on track when they take on a confident Rajasthan Royals in their penultimate league match on Tuesday. …

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals (RR) full schedule, squad, venue and timings in IST
3 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals (RR) full schedule, squad, venue and timings in IST

India TV News  

Following the departures of Steve Smith and Ajinkya Rahane, young wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson was given the captaincy of Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League. While Jofra Archer’s absence in the season had already weakened the bowling attack, Royals received further setbacks ahead of the resumption when their English duo of Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler also pulled …

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals rope in Windies duo of Evin Lewis and Oshane Thomas
3 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals rope in Windies duo of Evin Lewis and Oshane Thomas

Firstpost  

While Lewis will be a replacement for England wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler, Thomas came in place of England all-rounder Ben Stokes in the squad. New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday roped in West Indian duo of Evin Lewis and Oshane Thomas as replacement players for the remainder of IPL to be held in the UAE from 19 September. West Indian …

Rajasthan Royals announce final set of replacement players for remainder of IPL 2021
3 years, 4 months ago

Rajasthan Royals announce final set of replacement players for remainder of IPL 2021

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday roped in West Indian duo of Evin Lewis and Oshane Thomas as replacement players for the remainder of IPL to be held in the UAE from September 19. "IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals today announced the final set of their replacement players. West Indian duo of Evin Lewis and Oshane Thomas will be joining the Royals squad …

IPL 2021: Buttler, Archer to miss second leg; Rajasthan Royals bring in Kiwi wicketkeeper Phillips
3 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2021: Buttler, Archer to miss second leg; Rajasthan Royals bring in Kiwi wicketkeeper Phillips

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals' England batsman Jos Buttler will not be available for the Indian Premier League 2021 that will resume next month in the United Arab Emirates. While Buttler will miss the tournament due to the birth of his second child, Rajasthan Royals' English pace bowler Jofra Archer, who is nursing an elbow injury which forced him to sit out of …

IPL 2021: Steve Smith set to play in IPL after recovering from injury
3 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2021: Steve Smith set to play in IPL after recovering from injury

The Hindu  

Australia batter Steve Smith, who had been sidelined due to an elbow injury, is expected to make a return during the IPL, while limited overs team skipper Aaron Finch is on track to recover in time for the T20 World Cup. READ | Australia players cleared for IPL return before T20 World Cup in UAE The IPL, which had been …

IPL 2021: David Warner dropped, Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns as SRH opt to field against RR
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: David Warner dropped, Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns as SRH opt to field against RR

India TV News  

The SRH took a big decision to give Kane Williamson the captaincy from David Warner on Saturday, but the franchise made an even bigger call ahead of their game against Sunday - they dropped Warner altogether. The SRH head coach Tom Moody confirmed before their match against Rajasthan Royals that David Warner was dropped from the side, acknowledging that it …

IPL 2021: They want someone like him - Sanjay Manjrekar names SRH all-rounder as David Warner's possible replacement
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: They want someone like him - Sanjay Manjrekar names SRH all-rounder as David Warner's possible replacement

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of Sunrisers Hyderabad's clash against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021, the management stripped David Warner of the captaincy and handed it over to New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson. If it does happen, former India cricketer Sanjaya Manjrekar believes former West Indian skipper Jason Holder and Afghanistan spin sensation Mujeeb Ur Rahman could be the best choices. Sanjay Manjrekar Speaking …

IPL 2021 preview: Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad seek revival
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 preview: Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad seek revival

The Hindu  

8 in the points table, will hope a change of captain brings a change of fortunes when it takes on the seventh-placed Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. Kane Williamson took over SRH’s captaincy from David Warner for the remainder of IPL 2021 on Saturday. Although the franchise hasn't said anything officially, it is possible …

Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals Dream11 Prediction: IPL 2021 Fantasy Tips
3 years, 8 months ago

Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals Dream11 Prediction: IPL 2021 Fantasy Tips

India TV News  

After two successive losses, Mumbai Indians would like to turn it around when they face Rajasthan Royals in an afternoon encounter of the Indian Premier League at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. As the two sides meet, let's take a look at MI vs RR Dream11 Prediction, IPL 2021 Fantasy Tips, Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals Dream11 Prediction. Batsmen: …

Huge blow to Rajasthan Royals as Jofra Archer ruled out of IPL 2021
3 years, 8 months ago

Huge blow to Rajasthan Royals as Jofra Archer ruled out of IPL 2021

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals and England fast bowler Jofra Archer will not travel to India for the 2021 Indian Premier League season, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed on Friday. The ECB said in a statement on Friday that he has returned to bowling "with higher intensity" this week and it will assess his medical progress along with his county side …

IPL 2021: RCB hope to keep momentum going against stumbling Rajasthan Royals
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: RCB hope to keep momentum going against stumbling Rajasthan Royals

India TV News  

Off to the best possible start with three wins on the trot, a confident Royal Challengers Bangalore will hope to keep the juggernaut rolling when they take on Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match here on Thursday. The Virat Kohli-led side edged past defending champions Mumbai Indians in the tournament opener before getting the better of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata …

IPL 2021 Expert's Corner: Rajasthan Royals not learning from mistakes, says Anjum Chopra
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 Expert's Corner: Rajasthan Royals not learning from mistakes, says Anjum Chopra

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals endured their second consecutive loss on Monday when Chennai Super Kings handed them a crushing 45-run defeat in the 12th match of IPL 2021. Put in to bat first, Chennai had set a target of 189 in front of Rajasthan but Sanju Samson's team never looked into the fray. This prompted Anjum Chopra, former captain of the Indian …

IPL 2021 | Four players make debut for RR as new skipper Samson elects to bowl first; See full Playing XI
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 | Four players make debut for RR as new skipper Samson elects to bowl first; See full Playing XI

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals' newly-appointed skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to bowl first in his side's IPL 2021 opener against Punjab Kings on Monday. Four players -- Shivam Dube, Manan Vohra, Mustafizur Rahman and Chetan Sakariya -- will be making their debuts for the Rajasthan-based outfit. Rajasthan will be banking heavily on their swashbuckling all-rounder Ben Stokes and new …

IPL 2021, RR vs PBKS Toss Update: Skipper Sanju Samson Wins Toss, Elects To Field First Against KL Rahul’s Punjab Kings
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021, RR vs PBKS Toss Update: Skipper Sanju Samson Wins Toss, Elects To Field First Against KL Rahul’s Punjab Kings

ABP News  

IPL 2021, RR vs PBKS: Rajasthan Royal skipper Sanju Samson has won the toss and elected to field first against KL Rahul’s Punjab Kings in the fourth match of the of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League 2021 being played at the famous Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Rajasthan will be banking heavily on their swashbuckling all-rounder …

IPL 2021 RR vs PKBS: Samson's captaincy in focus as Rajasthan takes on Punjab
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 RR vs PKBS: Samson's captaincy in focus as Rajasthan takes on Punjab

The Hindu  

One team finished at the bottom. With the presence of gifted batsmen like Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Samson himself, with hard-hitting all-rounders Shivam Dube and Rahul Tewatia to follow, the batting shouldn’t be a worry, though. He and the rest of the Royals attack, which includes Shreyas Gopal, Kartik Tyagi, Mustafizur Rahman and Jaydev Unadkat, may not find it …

IPL 2021: In battle of big-hitters, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings aim for winning start to campaign
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: In battle of big-hitters, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings aim for winning start to campaign

Firstpost  

Mumbai: Another battle of big-hitters is on the cards when KL Rahul’s Punjab Kings take on the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals, two line-ups dotted with expansive stroke-makers and in pursuit of a winning start to their IPL campaigns on Monday. So, it will be interesting to see whether Royals opt for left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman or go in with either …

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings aim for winning start to season campaign
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings aim for winning start to season campaign

India TV News  

Another battle of big-hitters is on the cards when KL Rahul's Punjab Kings take on the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals, two line-ups dotted with expansive stroke-makers and in pursuit of a winning start to their IPL campaigns here on Monday. So, it will be interesting to see whether Royals opt for left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman or go in with either …

IPL 2021 Rajasthan Royals Preview: Focus on Sanju Samson's leadership, Jofra Archer's fitness as RR seek fresh start
3 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2021 Rajasthan Royals Preview: Focus on Sanju Samson's leadership, Jofra Archer's fitness as RR seek fresh start

Firstpost  

Rahul Tewatia clobbering five consecutive sixes off Sheldon Cottrell to help Rajasthan Royals pull off the highest run chase in IPL history. Samson was RR’s leading run-scorer last season with 375 runs from 14 games and it will be interesting to see how captaincy affects his batting. To reduce the over-reliance on speedster Jofra Archer, RR bagged the services of …

IPL 2021 Rajasthan Royals team preview - Samson and Co. ready to rumble
3 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2021 Rajasthan Royals team preview - Samson and Co. ready to rumble

The Hindu  

Ever since returning to the Indian Premier League fold in 2018, Rajasthan Royals has made it a habit to splurge in the auctions. If it snapped up Jaydev Unadkat for a whopping ₹11.5 crore three seasons ago, the franchise broke all records this time — roping in South African all-rounder Chris Morris for ₹16.25 crore. While the Royals stretched their …

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals bank on new captain Sanju Samson, revamped coaching staff to mount title challenge
3 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals bank on new captain Sanju Samson, revamped coaching staff to mount title challenge

India Today  

Rajasthan Royals will be eyeing to win their first title since 2008 and have gone for a new-look team in IPL 2021. Australia star Steve Smith, who was the Rajasthan Royals captain last year, made way for Sanju Samson. The team has some big names from international cricket such as Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, David Miller, Andrew Tye, …

IPL 2021: KKR captain Eoin Morgan reveals Rajasthan Royals openers for upcoming season
3 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2021: KKR captain Eoin Morgan reveals Rajasthan Royals openers for upcoming season

India TV News  

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan has revealed the two names who will be opening the batting for Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. In an interview with Sky, Morgan reflected on England's recent tour of India and the side's performances in the limited-overs format, and conversely revealed that England's duo of Ben Stokes and …

IPL 2021: Don't think Smith is going to stay 11 weeks away from his partner for Rs 2.2 crore: Michael Clarke
3 years, 10 months ago

IPL 2021: Don't think Smith is going to stay 11 weeks away from his partner for Rs 2.2 crore: Michael Clarke

India Today  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has reckoned that Delhi Capitals new recruit Steve Smith might not leave his family and partner and turn up for the upcoming edition of IPL because of his low Rs 2.2 crore auction price. "But when you look at what he was getting and his role as captain of Rajasthan, don’t be surprised if there’s …

Smith, Shakib, Malan – Biggest Steals of the 2021 IPL Auction
3 years, 10 months ago

Smith, Shakib, Malan – Biggest Steals of the 2021 IPL Auction

The Quint  

Steve Smith Though Steve Smith did not set IPL 2020 on fire – he scored 311 runs at a strike rate of 131.22 – he was expected to interest a few other teams considering the experience he has. Smith, with a base price of Rs 2 crore, was expected to interest teams such as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super …

IPL 2021 Auction: Delhi Capitals too top-heavy, never needed someone like Steve Smith, says Gautam Gambhir
3 years, 10 months ago

IPL 2021 Auction: Delhi Capitals too top-heavy, never needed someone like Steve Smith, says Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir said that he never thought that Delhi Capitals, who are already studded with many world-class top-order batsmen, would go for someone like Steve Smith in the IPL 2021 auction. Notably, Steve Smith was bought by Delhi Capitals, who already have a top-heavy batting line-up with the presence of Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh …

IPL Auction 2021 Full Players List: Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith and others who will go under hammer
3 years, 10 months ago

IPL Auction 2021 Full Players List: Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith and others who will go under hammer

Firstpost  

IPL had earlier announced that its auction is to be held on 18 February, with teams set to splash out more than $25 million dollars to hire stars from around the world. The Indian Premier League on Friday unveiled the full list of players who are set to go under the hammer in the upcoming auction for the 2021 edition. …

Rajasthan Royals name Sanju Samson as captain for IPL 2021 after releasing Steve Smith
3 years, 11 months ago

Rajasthan Royals name Sanju Samson as captain for IPL 2021 after releasing Steve Smith

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals, the winner of the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League, on Wednesday, named Sanju Samson as their new skipper for the impending IPL 2021 season, after parting ways with Steve Smith. "The Royals have had some wonderful captains over the years and I'm so grateful for all the time I've spent working with and learning from great …

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals releases Steve Smith
3 years, 11 months ago

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals releases Steve Smith

The Hindu  

Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals has finally decided to release Australian star Steve Smith ahead of the 2021 auction. Steve has had a huge contribution but we had to take a call after much deliberation," the official said. Smith - who took charge from Ajinkya Rahane in the middle of the season in 2019 - has failed to live …

IPL 2021 Auction: Suresh Raina’s Future Uncertain, Smith-Maxwell's Fate On See-Saw
3 years, 11 months ago

IPL 2021 Auction: Suresh Raina’s Future Uncertain, Smith-Maxwell's Fate On See-Saw

ABP News  

The 14th season of the Indian Premier League is set to commence from April-May. 20th January is the last day for each IPL franchise to decide which players they want to retain and which they want to release. They are currently paying 12.5 crore rupees to keep Smith in their team, but last year RR’s performance was pretty average. Apart …

Why KXIP, Rajasthan Royals Felt 'Pain' While Watching Maxwell, Steve Smith Annihilate India
4 years, 1 month ago

Why KXIP, Rajasthan Royals Felt 'Pain' While Watching Maxwell, Steve Smith Annihilate India

News 18  

The Men in Blue donning retro kits locked horns with the Australians in the first ODI in Sydney on Friday. Captain Aaron Finch smashed a ton, Steve Smith smashed a ton, while Glenn Maxwell went berserk in his 45 that came in only 19 deliveries. Taking a light-hearted dig at IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab, Rajasthan Royals took to Twitter …

India in Australia: Batting throughout IPL was disappointing, but have now 'found my hands', says Steve Smith
4 years, 1 month ago

India in Australia: Batting throughout IPL was disappointing, but have now 'found my hands', says Steve Smith

India Today  

Under Steve Smith’s captaincy, Rajasthan Royals ended up last on the points table in IPL 2020. Given the kind of batsman he is, Smith’s own personal record in IPL 2020 wasn’t much of a positive show either. Australia’s home summer begins on November 27 with a 3-match ODI series against India and Smith, having returned from the UAE, is in …

IPL 2020 | Do-or-die game for RR, KKR as they battle for two crucial points at Dubai
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020 | Do-or-die game for RR, KKR as they battle for two crucial points at Dubai

India TV News  

After registering a thumping five-wicket victory against Kings XI Punjab on Friday, Steve Smith-led Rajasthan Royals will aim to continue their momentum and clinch a must-win game against Kolkata Knight Riders at Dubai on Sunday. In their pursuit to squeeze in the upper half and book a playoffs berth, RR need to grab two crucial points in this do-or-die game …

IPL 2020: We are peaking at right time and this win will also help our net run rate, says RR skipper Steve Smith
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020: We are peaking at right time and this win will also help our net run rate, says RR skipper Steve Smith

India Today  

In what was a must-win game for them, Steve Smith-led Rajasthan Royals sailed through to a comfortable win with seven wickets in hand and 15 balls to spare, to also lift that all-important net run rate. Speaking at the post-match interview, Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith admitted that his team will be closely watching Saturday’s games, and will then decide …

IPL 2020 playoffs scenarios: Rajasthan Royals stays in knock-out contention after win vs Kings XI Punjab
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020 playoffs scenarios: Rajasthan Royals stays in knock-out contention after win vs Kings XI Punjab

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Royals stayed alive in the playoffs race with a convincing seven-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League 2020 encounter on Friday. Uthappa fell for a 23-ball 30 but that did not deter Samson, whose 25-ball 48 coupled with Steve Smith's unbeaten 20-ball 31 saw Rajasthan home with 15 balls to spare. It needs to beat …

Steve Smith rules out playing in Big Bash League 2020 - cricket news
4 years, 2 months ago

Steve Smith rules out playing in Big Bash League 2020 - cricket news

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Royals captain Steve Smith has ruled himself out of the upcoming Big Bash League to avoid spending more time in a bio-secure environment. “I’ll be honest with you — absolutely no chance,” Smith told News Corp, highlighting the mental strain on players who have been away from home since August. The pull-outs, if happen, are in complete contrast to …

IPL 2020: Aakash Chopra's Game Plan to Counter Chris Gayle, Bring Jofra Archer ASAP
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020: Aakash Chopra's Game Plan to Counter Chris Gayle, Bring Jofra Archer ASAP

News 18  

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has said Rajasthan Royals have to deploy pacer Jofra Archer if they want to counter the threat of Kings XI Punjab’s explosive Windies batter: Chris Gayle. Chopra suggested that since Archer has a number of tricks up his sleeve, he might want to play with Gayle’s ego a bit. IPL 2020 FULL COVERAGE | IPL …

IPL 2020: Steve Smith's Rajasthan Royals take on rampaging Kings XI Punjab in must-win game
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020: Steve Smith's Rajasthan Royals take on rampaging Kings XI Punjab in must-win game

Firstpost  

Rajasthan Royals can’t afford to slip up, if they lose on Friday they will be out of the reckoning while a defeat for Kings XI Punjab will dent their chances for a top-four finish. A rampaging Kings XI Punjab would look to extend their exceptional run and inch closer to a playoffs berth while Rajasthan Royals would be desperate to …

RR captain Steve Smith rules out Big Bash League participation: Absolutely no chance
4 years, 2 months ago

RR captain Steve Smith rules out Big Bash League participation: Absolutely no chance

India Today  

Australia's star batsman Steve Smith has ruled out his participation in the Big Bash League for Sydney Sixers, citing concerns over prolonged stay in bio-secure bubbles in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Steve Smith, in September, was part of Australia's limited-overs tour of England, which marked the resumption of international cricket for Australian men's team following the enforced …

IPL 2020 RR vs KXIP preview: Steve Smith vs K.L. Rahul
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020 RR vs KXIP preview: Steve Smith vs K.L. Rahul

The Hindu  

This is a tough week for the players at the Indian Premier League 2020. READ| Steve Smith's men must be hoping their strength – batting – fires once again at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The bowling has looked increasingly sharper, with India pacer Mohammed Shami looking in fabulous form and the young left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh making rapid strides. Squads …

IPL 2020 | Jofra Archer 'magnificent' but need more consistency from other bowlers: Steve Smith
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020 | Jofra Archer 'magnificent' but need more consistency from other bowlers: Steve Smith

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals registered a much-needed victory on Sunday as they beat Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets to keep their chances for a top-4 finish alive. RR captain Steve Smith looked visibly relieved with the performance and heaped praise on centurion Stokes and Samson for their performances with the bat. Hopefully they get confidence from that and keep moving forward," Smith …

IPL 2020: Skipper Steve Smith hails Ben Stokes, Sanju Samson after sensational win over Mumbai Indians
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020: Skipper Steve Smith hails Ben Stokes, Sanju Samson after sensational win over Mumbai Indians

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith described the partnership between Ben Stokes and Sanju Samson as "sensational" and said the eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians was just the kind of result they needed to get their IPL campaign back on track. "Very pleased, that's what we were crying for, two of our experienced players… take the game deep and the way …

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