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IPL 2020: As CSK beat MI, Coach Fleming hails Sam Curran’s performance

Published on Sep 20, 2020 05:19 IST

<p>Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming was all praises for Sam Curran's performance after CSK beat Mumbai Indians in the first match of IPL 2020. In four overs, Curran returned impressive figures of 1/28 while picking up the wicket of the dangerous looking Quinton de Kock, and displayed a cameo with the bat. “Sam Curran performance today was extremely positive. It was outstanding,” said Fleming. He also confirmed that Dwayne Bravo will miss few more matches of the 13th edition of IPL. While addressing the post-match press conference, Mumbai Indians pacer James Pattinson said that bowling first would be advantageous for them. “We were looking to bowl first, with the temperature being high at night time the ground does get a bit wet. So, there is an advantage in bowling first,” said Pattinson. Watch the full video for more.</p>

IPL 2020: CSK beat MI by 5 wickets in Game 1

<p>Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets in the opening match of IPL 2020 in Abu Dhabi. Mumbai Indians posted 162/9 in 20 overs with Saurabh Tiwary top scoring with 42 runs. Lungi Ngidi was the most successful CSK bowler with figures of 3/38. CSK won the match with 4 balls to spare as Faf Du Plessis remained unbeaten on 58. The star of the match for CSK was Ambati Rayudu, who scored 71 runs in just 48 balls.</p>

Updated on Sep 27, 2020 10:06 IST

IPL 2020: MI vs CSK Preview on Battleground T20

<p>IPL 2020 gets underway with a blockbuster clash between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. Rohit Sharma's men will play in their den at Abu Dhabi, against MS Dhoni's CSK who hav had a turbulent build-up to the tournament. Hindustan Times' Arnab Sen and Rasesh Mandani discuss the finer details of this big clash as they preview the opening fixture on Battleground T20</p>

Updated on Sep 19, 2020 07:46 IST

IPL 2020: Ageing performers to watch out for this IPL and Tendulkar Jr in MI camp

<p>Hindustan Times' Senior Associate Editor, Rasesh Mandani poses two cricket questions of your interest, every week. He takes a look at this IPL's ageing performers and why the league rewards battle-hardened veterans. The second question is on Arjun Tendulkar's IPL role.</p>

Updated on Sep 18, 2020 04:06 IST

‘Malinga is irreplaceable’: Rohit Sharma ahead of IPL 2020 opening match

<p>Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday conceded that “incomparable” Sri Lankan pace legend Lasith Malinga, who has opted out of this year's IPL, will be severely missed by his defending champion team given his “unbelievable” past performances. “I don't think it is easy to come and fill his boots. He has been a match-winner for Mumbai. I have said it many times, whenever we sort of find ourselves in trouble, Malinga was the one to bail us out from that,” Rohit said in a pre-season online press conference.</p>

Published on Sep 17, 2020 14:02 IST

Raina visits house of uncle who was killed, thanks Punjab CM for arrests

<p>Former India cricketer Suresh Raina on Wednesday visited house of uncle who was killed last month. He thanked Punjab Police and Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh after the arrests in the case. Punjab Police arrested three members of an inter-state gang of robbers. As per the state government, 11 other accused are yet to be arrested. “I just met my sister, Punjab Police have done a great job. I would like to thank Punjab CM, he has helped a lot. The family is going through a difficult time and I am trying to do my best,” he said. Raina had earlier appealed to Punjab CM and Punjab Police for help nab the culprits. The attack on Raina's family had taken place in Pathankot's Tharyal on the night intervening August 19 and 20. While Raina's uncle had died on the spot after sustaining head injuries, his 32-year-old cousin passed away later at a private hospital.</p>

Updated on Sep 16, 2020 13:24 IST

Shikhar Dhawan on coping with bio-bubble, opening in the IPL 2020 amid pandemic

<p>The Delhi Capitals opener Shikhar Dhawan speaks about mental strength, skills, strategies and more. Dhawan opens up about coping with the bio-bubble and how he feels about opening in this season of IPL. Watch the full interview to know more. </p>

Updated on Sep 16, 2020 11:56 IST

Bryan brothers’ interview: Leander was doing it when we were in diapers

<p>The Bryan brothers talk of the US Open, Osaka's activism, the golden generation of doubles, and that old, old question: who invented the chest bump?</p>

Published on Sep 15, 2020 15:21 IST

IPL 2020: ‘Important for players to be in bio bubble’, says Gautam Gambhir

<p>BJP leader and former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir adviced players to follow guidelines for Covid-19 while playing IPL. The current season of IPL is being held in UAE amid the pandemic. Players are following strict guidelines ahead of the season. Gambhir, who has been a part of Kolkata Knight Riders, advised players to stay in bio bubble. Gambhir said the performance by players will be seen once the tournament starts as the players have not been on field for the last six months. Watch the full video for more details. </p>

Published on Sep 11, 2020 14:10 IST

‘Should be horses for courses among Bairstow, Buttler and Roy’: Rohan Gavaskar

<p>England will take on Australia in a three-match ODI series starting September 11 in Manchester. England had got the better of Australia in the T20Is but former India cricketer Rohan Gavaskar, in an exclusive interview to Hindustan Times, believes the results can easily be reversed by the strong Australian side in the ODIs. Opener Jason Roy has made a comeback to the England ODI squad after an injury layoff and Gavaskar says it should present a happy headache for England captain Eoin Morgan to choose the openers between Roy, Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler, who was the standout performer in the T20I series. All three ODIs will be played at the Old Trafford in Manchester.</p>

Published on Sep 11, 2020 10:22 IST

IPL 2020: Indian head coaches missing in IPL and which team finishes last

<p>Hindustan Times' Senior Associate Editor, Rasesh Mandani poses two cricket questions of your interest, every week. He explains why there are few Indian head coaches in IPL over the years. Is it because they are not good enough, or is it something else. The second question is a trivia you might be interested in knowing. Watch the full video of #2cricketquestions for all the details.</p>

Updated on Sep 11, 2020 07:05 IST

IPL 2020: KKR captain Dinesh Karthik ‘will miss energy of Eden Gardens’

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik on Wednesday said his side would miss the fans who bring in a massive energy during IPL matches at the iconic Eden Gardens. The IPL action will unfold before empty stands from September 19 in the UAE due to COVID-19 pandemic.”We will be missing our fans this year and the energy of Eden Gardens. We wanted to communicate directly with KKR fans, and wanted to convey what they mean to us. We do understand that they can't be here in person with us, but they will be in our heart,” Karthik said here while launching a campaign titled “Tu Fan Nahi Toofan Hai!”In a year when the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the tournament to be shifted out of India, KKR look to connect with their fans virtually across the globe. </p>

Updated on Sep 9, 2020 19:42 IST

IPL 2020 schedule released: Dhoni-led CSK vs Rohit-led MI in opening match

<p>BCCI released the schedule for IPL 2020 on Sunday. MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings to clash with Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians for the first match in Abu Dhabi on 19th September. These are the two teams that played the final of the 2019 IPL last year. The 13th edition of IPL will be played in three different venue in UAE - Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Dubai will host 24 round-robin matches - the most, followed by Abu Dhabi (20) and Sharjah(12). BCCI will announce the schedule of play-offs later. The final is slated to take place on November 10. After the tournament opener on Saturday, Dubai will host its first game on Sunday when Delhi Capitals take on Kings XI Punjab followed by the third match on Monday between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Watch the full video for more details. </p>

Published on Sep 6, 2020 15:22 IST

Watch: MS Dhoni hits massive six during CSK’s training session in Dubai

<p>MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings players were seen practicing in the nets for the first session ahead of IPL 2020 in Dubai. Dhoni was seen hitting a massive six on leg-spinner Piyush Chawla's delivery. Chawla, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur were bowling to Dhoni on Friday. CSK's training session was delayed after team members tested positive. Suresh Raina and Harbhaan Singh returned to India, pulled out due to personal reasons. Watch the video for more details. </p>

Updated on Sep 5, 2020 16:55 IST

IPL 2020 | ‘Amazed with what I’ve seen’: Delhi Capitals bowling coach Ryan Harris

<p>Australia's Ryan Harris joined Delhi Capitals as Bowling Coach ahead of IPL 2020. The former Australian pacer said he was 'impressed' after watching the players train. Harris said, “I have heard a lot of good things about Delhi Capitals. I've spent a fair bit of time in the IPL, both playing and as a coach. I've got a bad memory, trying to remember everyone's names. It's going to be nice to sit with them and talk about their cricket. I am not someone who can sit still for very long. To watch the boys train has been fantastic. I know that the boys haven't been able to train. Their work ethic is unbelievable. Ponting is a guy who presented me with my baggy green cap. To work with him is very satisfying for me. I've been coaching for a few years now, but there's still so much to learn. Loved playing with him and now I get to work and coach with him. Today was just a session to get to know them better. The nitty-gritty stuff will come in a week or two. At the moment it's just nice to see and understand their plans. Their execution and the way they bowled is a really good start.”</p>

Updated on Sep 5, 2020 07:24 IST

The crowd factor in IPL/ Malinga’s IPL career over?

<p>Hindustan Times' Senior Associate Editor, Rasesh Mandani poses two cricket questions of your interest, every week. Here he tells you, how much do you - the crowd matter in IPL. Whether IPL without crowds, will still work out to be profitable. The second question is on one of IPL's most loved cricketers, the freak - Lasith Malinga. Watch the full video for details.</p>

Published on Sep 4, 2020 14:17 IST

IPL 2020 | ‘Had wonderful conversations with Ponting’: Delhi Capitals’ Ravichandran Ashwin

<p>Delhi Capitals' Ravichandran Ashwin all is set to make an impact with the squad in IPL 2020. Ashwin, who had joined the team from Kings XI Punjab in a trade, is looking forward to working with head coach Ricky Ponting and the whole squad. “I had heard a lot about the Delhi Capitals, and I look forward to working with Punter (Ricky Ponting). I've had some wonderful conversations with him over the last week or so. Shreyas is a lovely young leader who is very clear in his head, I've had a few chats with him too,” said Ashwin. He added, ““The whole atmosphere around the team is energetic with the youngsters. The mood in the camp is extremely exuberant.” Watch the full video for more details. </p>

Updated on Sep 4, 2020 13:04 IST

IPL 2020 | ‘Not going to over-train’: Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting

<p>Delhi Capitals' head coach Ricky Ponting spoke after the first practice session with his team ahead of the IPL 2020 in UAE. Ponting, after a three-hour long practice session, said he is not planning to over-train the team ahead of their first match. “It is an unusual time we have got - having three weeks - I think we had slotted in about 20 training sessions before our first game, which in my opinion are too many, so we are just going to see how the boys are shaping up after every training session and then take it from there,” Ponting said. “Last year, I had as much fun as I've ever had with a cricket team, and I want to make sure we can replicate that this season as well. I think it's really important that when you have success, you understand why you have it. I'll be banking on the guys we still have from last year - it's important for them to remember the positives. If they can impose that on the younger and new guys in the team, before you know it, you're going to have this really infectious attitude around the team again which is what I'm all about as a coach,” he added. Watch the full video for more details. </p>

Updated on Sep 3, 2020 20:17 IST

Watch: Suresh Raina returns to India, pulls out of IPL citing personal reasons

<p>Cricketer Suresh Raina pulled out of IPL 2020 citing personal reasons. The cricketer returned to India from UAE. The development comes at a time when there were reports of Chennai Super Kings members testing positive for Covid-19. Raina had arrived in UAE with the CSK contingent for the latest IPL season. Raina had also announced retirement from international cricket on the day MS Dhoni announced his retirement. Suresh Raina has been the part of Chennai Super Kings since the first season of IPL. Watch the full video for more details. </p>

Published on Aug 29, 2020 14:04 IST

IPL 2020: What is IPL’s biggest pull?

<p>Hindustan Times' Senior Associate Editor, Rasesh Mandani poses two cricket questions of your interest, every week. Here, he explains IPL's salary pull which unfailingly brings together the best cricketers from around the world every year, and helps BCCI find a window seemlessly for the league even in the middle of a pandemic. The second question is about the Ashwin vs Ponting row over Mankading run-out which could get uglier. Watch the full video of #2cricketquestions for all the details.</p>

Updated on Aug 28, 2020 03:42 IST

IPL 2020 | I am ready to bat at No. 5 or 6: Ajinkya Rahane

<p>Ajinkya Rahane, who will be playing for Delhi Capitals this in the 2020 IPL, says he feels confident to make a comeback into the Indian limited over team. The former Rajasthan Royals captain said he though he could have played for India at the No. 4 slot in the 2019 World Cup. Though Rahane has opened for the Royals in the part, under Ricky Ponting he is ready to play in the middle order. Rahane is currently in Dubai with the team and will start training from August 29.</p>

Updated on Aug 28, 2020 02:15 IST

IPL 2020 in UAE: Delhi Capitals warming up in style

<p>With players restricted to their hotel rooms for the 7-day self-isolation period, members of the Delhi Capitals' squad have been trying to keep themselves in shape ahead of resumption of training this weekend. Delhi Capitals' Captain Shreyas Iyer working out over a video call in his hotel room in Dubai, UAE, and being monitored & guided by Delhi Capitals' Strength and Conditioning Coach Rajinikanth Sivagnanam.</p>

Updated on Aug 26, 2020 09:26 IST

Usain Bolt awaiting Covid-19 test results, goes into quarantine

<p>Jamaica's eight-time Olympic gold-medalist sprinter Usain Bolt on Monday announced that he is under precautionary self-quarantine and awaiting results of a COVID-19 test. Bolt revealed the news in a video posted on his Twitter account. “...Social media says that I am confirmed COVID-19. Did a test on Saturday, trying to be responsible, stay in and stay away from my friends,” he said. “Also I have no symptoms, so I am going to quarantine myself and wait on the confirmation to see what is the protocol from the Ministry of Health. Until I get a confirmation, I want to tell my friends just to be safe and just to take it easy,” he added.</p>

Updated on Aug 24, 2020 19:23 IST

Chess Olympiad: Chennai teen ‘checkmates’ Chinese opponent to enter quarterfinals

<p>A 15-year-old boy from Chennai has left his mark on FIDE Online Chess Olympiad. R Praggnanandhaa helped Indian side defeat China in final preliminary round. Praggnanandhaa and Divya Deshmukh starred with crucial wins. Indian side defeated the Chinese one 4-2 in the ninth and final preliminary round. India made it to quarterfinals of the online event by topping pool A. Quarterfinals of Fide Online Chess Olympiad will take place on August 28. On Sunday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman congratulated Praggnanandhaa on Twitter. Praggnanandhaa's elder sister, R Vaishali is also a participant of Olympiad. Last year, Praggnanandhaa had won gold in World Youth Chess Championship. He bagged the gold in the under-18 open category. Praggnanandhaa had scored an impressive and unbeaten 9/11. He ended with a performance rating over 2700 in World Youth Championship.</p>

Published on Aug 24, 2020 16:58 IST

Watch: MS Dhoni & Chennai Super Kings team head to UAE for IPL 2020

<p>Chennai Super Kings along with skipper MS Dhoni left for UAE from Chennai. The 13th edition of IPL will begin in United Arab Emirates from September 19. MS Dhoni recently announced his retirement from International cricket but 'Captain Cool' will continue to lead the men in yellow. The players will remain in quarantine for six days before starting with training. The final of IPL 2020 will be played on November 10 in UAE. Watch the full video for more.</p>

Updated on Aug 21, 2020 12:37 IST

IPL 2020: The latest dip in title rights value could hurt the BCCI for long

<p>Hindustan Times' Senior Associate Editor, Rasesh Mandani poses two cricket questions of your interest, every week. He starts discussing the latest development in IPL, where the title rights value have plunged after Vivo's exit. He breaks down the rights numbers' for you and explains in simple words, why it affects all the stakeholders. The second question is on Captain Cool MS Dhoni. Watch the full video for all the details.</p>

Updated on Aug 21, 2020 10:22 IST

IPL 2020: Rajasthan, Punjab teams leave for UAE, with masks & PPE amid Covid

<p>Indian Premier League teams and crew have begun leaving for the United Arab Emirates. The 2020 edition of the tournament has been shifted to the UAE in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. Players of the Rajasthan Royals franchise were seen wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), face masks, and gloves as precautionary measures. Kings XI Punjab pacer Mohammed Shami shared photographs from the plane with his teammates seen wearing masks and gloves. Shami captioned the post 'Apne Munde... Off to Dubai'. Chennai Super Kings are slated to fly to the middle-east nation on August 21. The tournament is slated to be held between September 19 and November 10. Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi will host the matches.</p>

Updated on Aug 20, 2020 15:36 IST

Adam Cole on Pat McAfee feud and future of Undisputed Era

<p>After losing the NXT title to Keith Lee, Adam Cole opens up on what fans can expect from NXT TakeOver XXX and the future of Undisputed Era.</p>

Updated on Aug 20, 2020 14:24 IST

Watch: Sand artist pays tribute to ‘Incredible Dhoni’ and ‘Amazing Raina’

<p>Legendary cricketer MS Dhoni retired from international cricket on August 15. The Ranchi lad led India to numerous big victories including world cups. Cricketer Suresh Raina also bid adieu to his India career on the same day. Raina's announcement came minutes after Dhoni declared retirement. On August 16, sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art of Dhoni and Raina. Pattnaik created the sand art in Odisha's Puri to pay respect to the cricketers. Around three tonnes of sand was used for creating the amazing art. Acclaimed sand artist Pattnaik is a Padma Shri Awardee. “There is a cricket bat of around 20 feet length. There is also a message written on that bat,” Pattnaik said. 'Captain Cool' announced his retirement via an Instagram post. India's one of the finest captains left swarms of his fans heartbroken with the announcement.</p>

Updated on Aug 17, 2020 14:12 IST

MS Dhoni farewell match: Ex-IPL chief on whether BCCI would agree to demands

<p>Clamour for a farewell match for ex-India captain MS Dhoni grows as MS Dhoni announced retirement from international cricket on August 15. Dhoni made the announcement with terse message & an emotional flashback video. Subsequently, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren sought a farewell match. Soren made an appeal to BCCI, said that Jharkhand would play host. Dhoni, former Indian cricket captain led Team India to victories in the ICC WT20 (2007), ICC World Cup (2011), and ICC Champions trophy (2013). Dhoni had last played for India in an international match in the semi-final loss to New Zealand in 2019. Dhoni had announced his retirement from Test cricket in 2014. Dhoni announced his retirement through a social media post. “Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout. from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired,” the caption read.</p>

Updated on Aug 17, 2020 03:10 IST

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