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Two-time champions KKR needed to win against Mumbai Indians on Sunday to qualify for the play-offs, but they slumped to a nine-wicket thrashing to crash out of the T20 tournament. (Photo: AFP)

Simon Katich attributes to lack of unity as a major cause for KKR's...

Katich said the home defeats against Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore played a key role in their ouster.

6 May 2019 2:45 PM IST

Jayawardene credited Hardik Pandya for bringing the hosts back into the match after KKR openers Chris Lynn and Shubman Gill conjured 49 runs for the first wicket. (Photo: AFP)

'Unpredictability while bowling did the trick against KKR':...

Electing to field, MI bowlers put up a spirited show to restrict KKR to 133 for 7, which the hosts chased down with 9...

6 May 2019 2:35 PM IST

They have been stripped of their leadership titles but head coach Justin Langer said on Friday they would remain important mentors in Finchs side. (Photo: PTI)

Mighty Australia crushes a weak Kiwi side as Smith, Warner return to...

A weakened New Zealand, missing Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill and Trent Boult, were on the ropes after their horror...

6 May 2019 1:21 PM IST

Hope was first to his century and Campbell quickly followed with his maiden ODI hundred, before the pair surpassed the previous opening partnership record of 304 set by Pakistans Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman against Zimbabwe in July last year. (Photo: TWitter)

Shai Hope, John Campbell creates history as they put on 365 runs...

Campbell made 179 and Hope 170 to help West Indies to 381-3 as Ireland captain William Porterfield's decision to field...

6 May 2019 11:40 AM IST

They have been stripped of their leadership titles but head coach Justin Langer said on Friday they would remain important mentors in Finchs side. (Photo: PTI)

Smith, Warner to play Australia's pre-World Cup warm-up game vs New...

Warner will bat at number three behind Aaron Finch and Usman Khawaja, with Smith named at four in the one-day match at...

6 May 2019 11:22 AM IST

Youngsters come to fore in engrossing IPL games

This edition of the IPL has seen a few youngsters who have broken the barrier and have stood out as compared to other...

6 May 2019 3:10 AM IST

West Indies takes on Ireland in the opening match of the Tri-series today and the team will open their World Cup campaign against Pakistan on May 31. (Photo: ANI)

Tri-series an opportunity to get some match practice before World...

Shannon Gabriel's inclusion in the World Cup squad surprised many people as he last played an ODI in 2017.

5 May 2019 4:22 PM IST

Hope has become one of the most reliable players for the team in recent times. The player was seen joking that if the team requires him to bowl he would love to do it. (Photo: AP/PTI)

'It's a pleasure to do anything for the West Indies': Shai Hope

Hope made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in 2016 and since then he has scored 4 centuries and 8 half-centuries at an...

5 May 2019 4:12 PM IST

Shahid Afridi struck a 37-ball century against Sri Lanka in only his second match to set a world record. (Photo: AFP)

Afridi claims to have known spot-fixing in Pakistan cricket

The ICC, as per their policy would not comment either as whether the matter was reported by Afridi then.

5 May 2019 3:59 PM IST

Gurkeerat Mann, 65 off 48 balls, 4sx8 6sx1

'I fully utilised my opportunity': Gurkeerat Singh Mann

Mann smashed 65 off 48 balls while batting alongside Shimron Hetmyer to fire RCB to a four-wicket win over Sunrisers in...

5 May 2019 3:30 PM IST

After losing their first six games, RCB won five out of their eight games with one not producing a result to end with 11 points. (Photo: PTI)

'We are happy with the way guys have turned things around in the...

RCB, who have never won the IPL, failed to make the play-offs for the third year in a row.

5 May 2019 2:51 PM IST

Archer showed his quality when he bowled Mark Adair with a 90mph yorker to claim his first international wicket. (Photo: AFP)

'I won't feel too bad if I'm left out', says Jofra Archer

Archer, 24, was all set to be unavailable for the World Cup until the ECB reduced its residency qualification rule from...

5 May 2019 2:40 PM IST