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Warner helped his side hand over woeful KKR a humiliating nine-wicket defeat as they chased down the modest target of 160 runs with five overs to spare. (Photo: PTI)

Warner becomes the first player to score 500 runs in five consecutive IPL seasons

Warnerhas been delivering a flawless performance in this season as his tally of 517 runs consists of six half-centuries and one century.

22 Apr 2019 4:58 PM

Kuldeep has taken four wickets in nine matches at an economy rate of 8.66 while bowling 33 overs for the Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: BCCI)

Kuldeep Yadav's poor IPL form could be a worrying element for Team India before WC

The left-arm wristspinner sits at seventh in the bowlers’ rankings in one-day internationals, one spot ahead of colleague Yuzvendra Chahal.

22 Apr 2019 2:33 PM

Srikkanth, a key member of the 1983 World cup winning team, who was also the head of selection committee during the 2011 World Cup. (Photo: PTI)

Srikkanth hails Kohli as a fantastic leader who never shies away from responsibility

Srikkanth seemed pretty happy with the composition of the 15-member squad for the World cup, which he believes has potential to win the WC.

22 Apr 2019 1:15 PM

Chennai have been bogged down by poor batting performances of their batsmen. The team has not been able to get off to good starts and there is too much reliance on MS Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu.

'I would never question Dhoni's decisions': Fleming defends Dhoni after CSK's defeat

The coach's opinion came after Chennai Super Kings lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore by one run on Sunday.

22 Apr 2019 11:41 AM

Qualification for the play-offs is still a distant dream for RCB, considering they have to win all four and wait for favourable results. (Photo: BCCI)

'MS did what he does best, give us a massive scare': Kohli lauds Dhoni

Dhoni smashed an unbeaten 84 off 48 balls and nearly got the required 26 runs off the last over bowled by Umesh Yadav.

22 Apr 2019 10:41 AM

Due to the early collapse of CSK’s batting line-up, the team was down at 28-4 when the skipper walked to the crease in the sixth over and stayed till the end of the chase. (Photo: BCCI)

Twitter hails Dhoni despite losing against RCB, calls for Dhoni to be made the PM

Dhoni smashed 84 runs of 48 balls while chasing a target of 162, which involved 5 fours and 7 sixes in his aggressive display of batting.

22 Apr 2019 10:27 AM

RCB have acquired six points from ten matches, and are still sitting at the bottom of the link. (Photo: PTI)

IPL 2019: RCB defeat CSK in a last-ball thriller, Dhoni's efforts go in vain

Chasing a target of 162, CSK had a very penurious start as they lost wickets of Watson and Raina in the very first over bowled by Steyn.

22 Apr 2019 9:14 AM

Kane Williamson then joined Bairstow and both the batsman took their side over the line and claimed a nine-wicket victory over the visitors (Photo: AP)

IPL 2019: Bairstow and Warner steer SRH to a 9-wicket win over KKR

Chasing a target of 160, best opening batsmen in the season so far, Warner and Baristow, yet again provided an astonishing start.

22 Apr 2019 8:26 AM

Vijay Shankar will need to rejig his batting style to bat at No 4

The number four in the middle order and the selection of the second wicket keeper.

22 Apr 2019 1:53 AM

David Warner with his daughter after the match against KKR on Sunday. (Photo: Asian age)

IPL 2019: Open Sesame

Warner-Bairstow steal march over Knights.

22 Apr 2019 1:44 AM

RCB’s Dale Steyn (right) and Virat Kohli celebrate a CSK wicket. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: RCB Steyn alive

In stark contrast, CSK’s batting unit failed to show up at all today, barring the skipper himself.

22 Apr 2019 1:42 AM

The 29-year old is of the opinion that the tri-series offered them good practice and put them in the right frame of mind before the premier event.

'It's the pinnacle of the game in one-day cricket,' says Starc on the upcoming WC

Starc found a spot in the 15-member World Cup squad announced by the Cricket Australia on April 15.

21 Apr 2019 6:43 PM

The explosions took place near Kingsbury, Shangri-LA and Cinnamon Grand Hotels in Colombo around 8:45 am local time. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka blasts: Kohli, Tendulkar and others send condolences through twitter

Over 400 people got injured during the blasts that took place at three churches and three hotels on Sunday.

21 Apr 2019 3:31 PM

Smith’s ban ended last month and the 29-year old has already found a spot in the 15-member squad announced by Cricket Australia. (Photo: BCCI)

'I was bit surprised by it,' says Smith on getting the captaincy charge back

The management called me yesterday and said that they wanted me to captain the rest of the season: Smith

21 Apr 2019 12:20 PM

Kings XI Punjab lost their fifth match of the season as they suffered a five-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: Kings XI Punjab skipper Ashwin fined for slow over rate

Ashwin has been fined Rs 12 lakh as it was his team's first offence of the season under the IPL's code of conduct.

21 Apr 2019 11:59 AM

The pitch at the Feroz Shah Kotla has been a major bone of contention in this edition of the league, but the spinner believed his team would be happy to play their remaining two home games on similar tracks. (Photo: AP)

'I have to prove myself every time I get a chance,' says Lamichhane

'Sometimes it feels disappointing being not picked in the playing XI, but at the end of the day, you need good reserves': Lamichhane

21 Apr 2019 10:33 AM

Delhi Capitals have acquired 12 points from 10 matches, and are currently third on the table. (Photo: AFP)

IPL 2019: 'Dhawan laid foundation for our win,' says skipper Iyer

Iyer, who remained not out on 58 off 49 balls, said it was satisfying to see his team through.

21 Apr 2019 10:20 AM

Andre Russell playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: AFP)

‘Russellmania’ leaves bowlers cowering in fright

Nevertheless, Russell’s presence makes KKR arguably the most dangerous side in the league.

21 Apr 2019 2:42 AM

The groundsmen cover the Hyderabad pitch as rain lashes the city. (Photo: P. Surendra)

IPL 2019: Knights look to outshine Sun

With the tournament entering a crucial stage, the teams simply cannot afford any further slip-ups.

21 Apr 2019 2:37 AM

Do-or-die game for Virat Kohli’s Challengers

Dale Steyn’s return to Bengaluru as a replacement for the injured Nathan Coulter-Nile is a welcome boost for RCB.

21 Apr 2019 2:33 AM

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