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Gary Kirsten is currently coaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) side Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo: File)

'We had played average cricket in 2011 World Cup': Gary Kirsten

Kirsten also gave insights on why MS Dhoni, then ODI skipper of India promoted himself ahead of Yuvraj Singh in the finals of the match.

11 Apr 2019 5:05 PM

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli is placed on the third position with 129 consecutive appearances for his team followed by CSK skipper MS Dhoni who is still running his streak with 119 consecutive appearances for his team. (Photo: SAMUEL RAJKUMAR)

Rohit Sharma misses out on breaking Raina's record of 134 straight IPL caps

Sharma has 133 successive appearances in the IPL for MI while Raina is just one match ahead of him with 134 consecutive appearances for CSK.

11 Apr 2019 4:48 PM

The 24-year-old from Kanpur feels lack of team combination is the main reason behind RCB's failure. (Photo: PTI)

'Kohli has a different hunger when he plays for India': Kuldeep Yadav

The Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore have lost six matches on the trot this IPL season but Kuldeep backed his captain.

11 Apr 2019 4:33 PM

However, when it comes to mega tournaments like the ICC cricket World Cup – history has proven how inconsistent and incapable the South African team is when it comes to handling pressure. (Photo:AFP)

Can Proteas break their World Cup jinx and lift the World Cup without De Villiers?

The last time the Proteas had managed to win any big tournament was way back in 1998.

11 Apr 2019 4:13 PM

The 25-year old Cummins has had a memorable year for Australia, winning his first ever Allan Border medal earlier this year. (Photo: AFP)

'Taking break from IPL will allow us to be fresh': Pat Cummins

The pacer came back from the Pakistan tour mid-way to ensure that he is fit enough for the World Cup and the Ashes.

11 Apr 2019 3:02 PM

Bancroft was handed over a nine-month ban for his action while Smith and Warner served a year-long ban. (Photo: AFP / AP)

'It's history now, I want to move forward and play for Australia again': Bancroft

In March last year, Bancroft was caught using sandpaper to alter the condition of the match-ball during the third test against SA.

11 Apr 2019 2:19 PM

While Smith and Warner are trying to get their place back in the Australian squad for this year's World Cup and Ashes tour, Ambrose feels they should have been banned for one more year. (Photo: File)

'I believe they will never do it again': Curtly Ambrose on Sandpapergate incident

The 55-year-old from Antigua, however, hoped that the duo can make it to the Australian team for the World Cup.

11 Apr 2019 2:01 PM

Gayle did not take the field during Mumbai Indians' successful run chase and KXIP coach Sridharan Sriram also said the Jamaican needs to be monitored over the next few days. (Photo: File)

Ashwin concerned about Chris Gayle's 'twisted' back

Kieron Pollard's 31-ball 83 decimated Punjab but the visiting side also had its share of stellar batting performances, by Gayle and Rahul.

11 Apr 2019 1:37 PM

The big-hitting West Indian all-rounder led Mumbai Indians to a sensational three-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab in an IPL game last night here with a whirlwind 83 off 31 balls that contained ten sixes and three fours. (Photo: AFP)

'I am 31 and have a lot of cricket left in me': Kieron Pollard

Asked if he thought he could be picked in the World Cup squad, Pollard hinted that he is hopeful of making it to the team.

11 Apr 2019 1:07 PM

Chasing 198 to win could be tricky and Pollard said the idea was to break it down and target two Kings XI bowlers. (Photo: PTI)

'I stayed calm under pressure because i wanted to finish the game': Pollard

Pollard smashed 10 towering sixes and three fours in his 31-ball innings to take MI to the doorsteps of victory.

11 Apr 2019 11:06 AM

Rahul, 26, is among a number of batsmen hopeful of securing the number four position in an otherwise settled India batting lineup ahead of the World Cup in England and Wales starting on May 30. (Photo: PTI)

In-form Rahul scores 100 to boost chances of World Cup selection

Ahead of the squad announcement on April 15, Rahul followed up scores of 55 and 71 not out with a maiden IPL ton.

11 Apr 2019 9:49 AM

David Lighteroowd, the chief of the inventor and the Australian-based manufacturing company was not amused when brought this to his notice. (Photo: BCCI)

Zing bails is providing 'good' entertainment to the spectators and TV viewers

It has been spotted that not once or twice but on three different occasions when the Zing bails lit up but didn't come off their groove.

11 Apr 2019 9:35 AM

IPL 2019: Pollard dance

The Kings XI Punjab opener scored unbeaten 100 after playing 64 balls with six boundaries and as many sixes.

11 Apr 2019 2:07 AM

Indian stars sweep Wisden awards

Kohli and Mandhana had won big in the last ICC Awards night too.

11 Apr 2019 12:22 AM

Kohli, who scored only 134 runs during India’s previous tour of England in 2014, amassed 593 runs in his side’s five-test series last year at an average of over 59 to book his place on the list. (Photo: File)

Kohli, Mandhana named as ‘Leading Cricketer in the World’

Kohli, 30, was also named as one of Wisden’s five cricketers of the year along with England’s Jos Buttler and Sam Curran.

10 Apr 2019 3:13 PM

The Jamaican took it upon himself to post a decent 108 when other batsman gave away their wickets cheaply. (Photo: File)

'Credit to Russell, he showed a lot of maturity': Dinesh Karthik

KKR were under pressure from the word go on Tuesday as Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine fell within the a space of five balls.

10 Apr 2019 2:45 PM

Both the youngsters appeared on a popular TV chat show, Koffee with Karan, hosted by Karan Johar where they, in an episode aired in January, made misogynistic comments which attracted a lot of criticism. (Photo: AP)

KL Rahul to testify infront of BCCI Ombudsman

Rahul's hearing is set for April 10.

10 Apr 2019 1:27 PM

The player was at his lethal best as he dismissed Knight Riders' batsmen Chriss Lynn (0), Robin Uthappa (6) and Nitish Rana (0). The 26-year-old was also able to bowl five dot balls in the 19th over of the Knight Riders' innings and he was able to bog down the big-hitter Andre Russell. (Photo: Chennai Super Kings Twitter)

Deepak Chahar becomes 1st bowler to bowl most dot balls in IPL

The right-arm medium-fast bowler created the record against Kolkata Knight Riders as he bowled 20 dot balls.

10 Apr 2019 1:10 PM

The inspirational CSK skipper, himself 37, was effusive in his praise for the duo after CSK's seven-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders here on Tuesday. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

'Tahir, Harbhajan are like old wine and they are maturing with time': Dhoni

Dhoni picked Tahir for special praise, saying the South African is someone on whom he can depend no matter what the situation.

10 Apr 2019 12:59 PM

The former India skipper can be seen sleeping on the floors of Chennai airport. (Photo: MS Dhoni Twitter)

Dhoni sleeps at Chennai Airport

The matches being played in this year's IPL are prolonged and the tournament is under heavy criticism for the duration of the matches.

10 Apr 2019 12:44 PM

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