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Malinga repaid the faith his skipper showed in him defending nine runs off the final over. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: 'Wanted Malinga to try slower delivery against Shardul', says Rohit Sharma

Having played first-class cricket for Mumbai with Shardul, Rohit knew how to bring about the youngster's downfall.

13 May 2019 12:10 PM

Jofra Archer, who did not find a spot in the 15-member preliminary World Cup squad, showed decent performance in the one-off T20I against Pakistan, in which he took two wickets and gave away 29 runs in four overs. (Photo: AFP)

Bowlers put Eoin Morgan in a conundrum before World Cup

England is bowling well department in the ongoing ODI series versus Pakistan which is putting Morgan into a dilemma of whom to select.

13 May 2019 10:18 AM

Mumbai on Sunday defeated the defending champions Chennai by one run to secure their fourth IPL title, the most by any franchise. (Photo: BCCI)

Kieron Pollard shows dissent to umpire, gets fined

Pollard admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.8 of the IPL Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials and accepted the sanction.

13 May 2019 9:47 AM

Mumbai Indians carry their last-over hero Lasith Malinga after edging Chennai Super Kings to a thrilling victory in the IPL final. (Photo: P Surendra)

IPL 2019: MUM-BHAI!

Mumbai edge Chennai in a last-over thriller to prove who the big brother is by winning their fourth IPL trophy.

13 May 2019 2:20 AM

The Women’s T20 Challenger could just be the trigger that will take women’s cricket to a higher level in India.

Women’s cricket in India has come a long way since 70’s

The 2019 edition of the women’s T20 challenger had players from most active countries, barring Australia, playing in the tournament.

13 May 2019 2:04 AM

With good three weeks left before India start their World Cup campaign, the fatigue factor may not be an issue for the two-time champions even though everyone will be keen to note how the fast bowling unit holds up. (Photo: PTI)

Workload Management: Most World Cup bound Indians featured in all IPL matches

Kohli had indicated at the start of IPL that if anyone feels that he needs rest, he should go for it keeping World Cup in mind.

12 May 2019 6:59 PM

While leggie Mayank Markande did well for them last year, they replaced him with Rahul Chahar who repaid the faith with some match-winning performances. (Photo: E. K. Sanjay)

'Having multiple match winners and the hunger to win led to success': Jayawardene

The mighty Mumbai Indians have been the team to beat in IPL history.

12 May 2019 6:33 PM

While there was no clarity on when Steyn and Ngidi would get fit, both are expected to travel with the squad to England. (Photo: AFP/ DC)

Rabada to be fit for WC opener vs India; Steyn, Nigidi remains doubtful

Rabada, became IPL's highest wicket-taker with 25 scalps for Delhi Capitals before Cricket South Africa pulled him out.

12 May 2019 6:17 PM

Sunil Ambris made 148, off just 126 balls including 19 fours and a six, as the West Indies surpassed Ireland's total of 327 for five with 13 deliveries remaining on Saturday. (Photo: Westindiescricket/twitter)

Ambris ton helps Windies make record chase against Ireland

West Indies' victory moved them above Bangladesh in the tri-series standings, and left Ireland without a win after three matches.

12 May 2019 3:35 PM

This was Buttler's eighth century in 129 matches at this level, with the England ODI wicket-keeper now having scored 3,497 runs at an average of 42. (Photo: AFP)

Jos Buttler leaves Pakistan scratching their heads with his devastating ton

With a home World Cup just weeks away, Buttler's 110 not out was another reminder of his match-winning ability in white-ball cricket.

12 May 2019 3:09 PM

Chennai Super Kings is going to compete with Mumbai Indians for the IPL crown on May 12. (Photo: BCCI)

Tight security arranged for IPL final

The city police have deployed 500 police personnel and installed 220 cameras in and around the stadium to ensure foolproof security.

12 May 2019 2:21 PM

ICC has given 14 days to Jayasundra to respond to the charges. (Photo: AP)

ICC charges Sanath Jayasundara for breaching its anti-corruption code

Jayasundara has been provisionally suspended with immediate effect.

12 May 2019 1:36 PM

CSK skipper MS Dhoni and his Mumbai counterpart Rohit Sharma. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: Last Dance

Mumbai have won the IPL in 2013, 2015 and 2017 while Chennai were champions in 2010, 2011 and 2018.

12 May 2019 3:34 AM

Mumbai have the upper hand

In the past 12 years, CSK have won the title thrice. So too have Mumbai Indians which defines the consistency and calibre of both teams.

12 May 2019 3:28 AM

Search for fresh talent on

The same four-member panel also forms the U-23 Selection Committee.

12 May 2019 2:51 AM

Moms bless Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni

Purnima and Devaki, Rohit Sharma and M.S. Dhoni’s respective mothers, may not physically show up in Hyderabad to watch the IPL final.

12 May 2019 12:23 AM

Gambhir also said if they proved the allegations against him, he will take retirement from politics. (Photo: PTI)

VVS Laxman and Harbhajan Singh back Gambhir amid pamphlet controversy; see tweets

AAP’s Atishi while addressing media, claimed that pamphlets were being circulated with derogatory and casteist remarks against her.

11 May 2019 6:01 PM

Du Plessis feels that his team require few balls to settle down and hit the ball from the middle of the bat as they have not been playing on the flat wicket all the time. (Photo: AP)

IPL 2019: 'Opening for CSK helped to grow my game', says Faf du Plessis

Du Plessis and Watson's half-century in the Qualifier 2 helped their side vanquish the DC by six wickets and secure their spot in the final.

11 May 2019 5:46 PM

To reach the final, Chennai outplayed a young Delhi Capitals led by 24-year-old Shreyas Iyer in Friday’s second qualifier to run into a rampaging Mumbai team led by Rohit Sharma. (Photo: BCCI)

Dhoni's 'Dad Army' aim for their fourth IPL trophy

Three-time champions Mumbai walloped Chennai for the third time this IPL season in Tuesday’s qualifier to storm into the final in Hyderabad.

11 May 2019 4:29 PM

Watson, whose lack of runs was a concern before Qualifier 2, admitted that he was nervous in the beginning. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: 'Watson thanked me for scoring quickly at the beginning', says Du Plessis

Chasing a modest target of 148, Du Plessis and Watson stitched 81 runs in 10.2 overs.

11 May 2019 2:29 PM

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