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Delhi Capitals ended the league stage with 18 points, similar points as finalists Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. (Photo: PTI)

IPL 2019: Delhi Capitals' skipper Shreyas Iyer reflects on positives

Playing under a new name, Delhi Capitals managed to turn their fortunes around with coach Ricky Ponting and advisor Sourav Ganguly.

11 May 2019 11:58 AM

Dhoni also lauded the entire CSK team for producing a clinical performance when it mattered. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: Dhoni credits bowlers for easy win over Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 2

Opting to bowl, CSK first restricted DC to 147 for nine and chased down the target with six wickets in hand to set up a clash against MI.

11 May 2019 11:12 AM

Chennai Super Kings celebrate a Delhi Capitals wicket during the IPL Qualifier 2. (Photo: Murali Krishna)

IPL 2019: Daddies Cool!

CSK will play Mumbai Indians in the final of the ongoing IPL in Hyderabad on Sunday.

11 May 2019 2:05 AM

Hope recorded his career-best score of 170 runs in the opening match against Ireland and along with fellow opener John Campbell, he registered the highest ever ODI opening partnership of 365 runs. (Photo: AP)

West Indies skipper Jason Holder lauds Shai Hope's consistency

Hope has been in tremendous form in the ongoing tri-nation series against Bangladesh and Ireland.

10 May 2019 8:00 PM

AB’s knock of 162 not out came just 40 days after he struck a 31-ball 149 against the West Indies in Johannesburg. (Photo: AFP)

A glance into the past when ABD hit the second-fastest 150 of all-time WC history

AB De Villiers hit an unbeaten 162 from 66 balls, as he struck 17 boundaries and eight sixes, to demolish the West Indies' attack.

10 May 2019 5:14 PM

With the likes of Smith, Warner and Mitchell Starc in the line-up, the skipper is confident that they will regain the trophy. (Photo: AFP)

'Smith has got his timing and class back': Aaron Finch

Finch is happy that both Smith and David Warner have done incredible work during their time off the field which is showing off.

10 May 2019 5:06 PM

Gambhir has also sent a defamation notice to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Atishi saying that he would sue them if they don’t withdraw their allegations and apologize to him. (Photo: PTI)

Harbhajan Singh backs Gautam Gambhir in Pamphlet Controversy; see tweet

Gautam Gambhir was accused of distributing pamphlets containing obscene remarks about Atishi.

10 May 2019 3:45 PM

Recently, Kohli received an award for being the most interactive star on instagram. He received this award for the second-time in a row. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Harbhajan tries to troll Kohli, gets trolled instead by Kohli's fans

Bhajji’s action backfired as Kohli’s fan blasted Harbhajan for trying to take a dig at Kohli for his post on humanity.

10 May 2019 3:44 PM

The 26-year-old, who is uncapped and not part of New Zealand's World Cup squad, followed up his classy 130 against the Aussies on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand's Will Young hits second straight ton against Australia

The three-match series is tied 1-1, with Australia aiming for a confidence-boosting win before heading to England to defend their WC title.

10 May 2019 2:06 PM

Shakib has stated, batting at number 3 would would help him to make more impact.

'I want to bat at number three instead of five', says Shakib Al Hasan

Hasan has batted at number three position for Bangladesh in 13 ODIs, scoring 492 runs at an average of 41.

10 May 2019 1:24 PM

The Sri Lankan cricket team arrived at this School in north-west London on the morning and started training in preparation for the World Cup. (Photo: Merchant Taylors' School)

Sri Lankan players making full use of training facilities at Merchant Taylors' School

Ian McGowan, the Cricket Director of the school said, 'We are delighted to welcome Sri Lanka for the beginning of their World Cup training.'

10 May 2019 12:59 PM

Zoysa is already suspended after being charged with three breaches of the ICC's Anti-Corruption Code in November last year and the charges are pending determination. Gunawardene has also been provisionally suspended under the ECB Code pending the determination of these charges. (Photo: AP)

ICC charges Zoysa, Gunawardene on Emirates Cricket Board's behalf

Both Zoysa and Gunawardene have been given 14 days from May 9, 2019, to respond to these charges.

10 May 2019 11:51 AM

Stuart Broad believes the England team have a once in a lifetime opportunity as the country prepares to play host to both a men's World Cup and Ashes this year. (Photo: AFP)

'It's awesome, the summer of our generation', says Stuart Broad

For the first time England will be staging the two biggest events -- the 50-over global showpiece and a Test series against Australia.

10 May 2019 10:38 AM

The defending champions are on a hot run of one-day form and have been boosted by the return of Steve Smith and David Warner after their one-year bans for ball-tampering. (Photo: Barmy Army/Twitter)

Barmy Army doctors Warney's official WC jersey, replaces 'Australia' with 'Cheats'

Justin Langer said they won't be rattled by a hostile reception at the WC as England's Barmy Army gave them a taste of what to expect.

10 May 2019 8:32 AM

Ravindra Jadeja of Chennai Super Kings plays a shot as teammates Suresh Raina (left) and A. T. Rayudu watch during a practice session on Thursday, eve of Qualifier-2 at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. (Photo: K Murali Krishna)

IPL 2019: Fight Night

Harbhajan Singh who claimed 148 wickets at an average of 26.41 in 155 innings of 158 matches.

10 May 2019 4:01 AM

Prithvi Shaw maker

Prithvi who led India Colts to World Cup glory last year will lead North Mumbai Panthers in T20 Mumbai League.

10 May 2019 2:24 AM

Suryakumar Yadav in action. (Photos: EK SANJAY)

Mumbai Supremacy: IPL 12

Three-time IPL champions canter to victory in the Chepauk El CLasico and are firm favourites for the IPL season-12 title.

10 May 2019 1:01 AM

Wanted: A level playing field

Ace batswoman Smriti Mandhana feels that female players often have to deal with gender-related tags rather than performance-related.

10 May 2019 12:00 AM

The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) also praised the way players had worked for cultural change. (Photo: AP)

Cricket Australia lauds players' post-scandal conduct

The men's national team had no conduct citings during the 2018-19 season, the first clean sheet in seven years.

09 May 2019 5:57 PM

Akhtar also claimed that 10 senior players had later apologised to them. (Photo: AFP)

Akhtar backs Afridi, says he was treated harshly by senior players

In his autobiography 'Game Changer', Afridi has claimed that he was at the receiving end of harsh treatment by seniors.

09 May 2019 5:34 PM

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