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All-round Hardik Pandya fires Mumbai Indians to 37 run win against CSK

Updated on Apr 4, 2019 04:22 IST

<p>Hardik Pandya was the star of the show both with the bat and ball as he handed CSK their first loss of the season.</p>

Watch Sachin’s special appeal to Team India ahead of World Cup 2019

Updated on Apr 2, 2019 15:58 IST

IPL 2019 - Owe my success to Gautam Gambhir & Shane Warne: Kuldeep Yadav | Exclusive Interview

<p>In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Team India and Kolkata Knight Riders spin sensation Kuldeep Yadav speaks about his IPL journey, mentor at KKR and special relationship he shares with Shane Warne. Seen as a key member of the Indian squad for the ICC World Cup, Kuldeep shares his plan for the showpiece tournament.</p>

Updated on Apr 2, 2019 05:02 IST

Sam Curran takes hat-trick as Delhi collapse hand KXIP stunning win

<p>Delhi Capitals were motoring along in their chase when an unprecedented collapse handed KXIP the win.</p>

Updated on Apr 2, 2019 03:47 IST

Dhoni’s intelligent batting in tough conditions scripts CSK’s 3rd win

<p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni's well-calculated half-century in challenging conditions turned out to be game-changer as Chennai Super Kings won their third match of the season with a eight-run defeat of Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. The pitch used in the previous match was a rank turner in Chennai but on Sunday it turned to be a different challenge for the batsmen since it was not conducive for stroke-play as the ball was stopping a bit.</p>

Updated on Apr 1, 2019 06:26 IST

Warner, Bairstow notch centuries as SRH beat RCB by 118 runs

<p>Jonny Bairstow and David Warner tore apart the Royal Challengers Bangalore bowlers with sensational centuries, leading Sunrisers Hyderabad to 231 for two, the highest ever total in IPL history in Hyderabad on Sunday. Englishman Bairstow struck 114 from just 56 balls while Warner carried his bat for a 55-ball 100 in a record 185-run first-wicket partnership after being put into bat.</p>

Updated on Apr 1, 2019 05:20 IST

Shaw, Rabada shine as DC beat KKR in super over

<p>South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was in his shorts and relaxing in the dressing room before being forced to make a quick transition and conjure up his lethal yorkers for the Delhi Capitals in their pulsating Super Over win on Saturday. The Delhi side, coached by Australia's World Cup winning captain Ricky Ponting, needed 18 off three overs against the Kolkata Knight Riders to win their Indian Premier League match but spectacularly fluffed the chase. Opening batsman Prithvi Shaw, 19, had made the chase of 186 appear easy but his dismissal on 99 in the penultimate over derailed Delhi who ended up tied with Kolkata's score needing the Super Over to decide the winner.</p>

Updated on Mar 31, 2019 07:43 IST

KL Rahul’s heroics helps KXIP take down MI

<p>KL Rahul played the role of a sheet anchor to perfection as Kings XI Punjab returned to winning ways with a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in an IPL encounter in Mohali on Saturday. The talented Rahul was unbeaten on 71 off 57 balls with KXIP reaching the 177-run target in only 18.4 overs. This was KXIP's second win in three games while MI lost their second game. The India international hit six fours and a six but what stood out was the manner in which he paced his innings.</p>

Updated on Mar 31, 2019 06:58 IST

IPL 2019: KKR gear up for upcoming game with Delhi Capitals

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders gear up for their upcoming match with Delhi Capitals. This will be the third game for KKR for this season. KKR will take on DC at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in the national capital on Saturday. KKR was seen sweating it out on the ground before the match. KKR had earlier won IPL twice (2012, 2014).</p>

Published on Mar 30, 2019 07:43 IST

David Warner’s half-century helps SRH beat RR

<p>Sanju Samson's second IPL ton was overshadowed by David Warner's blistering fifty as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets to register their first win in the ongoing edition of the tournament in Hyderabad on Friday. Samson's first century of the ongoing IPL went in vain, as chasing a mammoth 199-run target, Warner set up the platform for Sunrisers with a breezy 69 off 37 balls and together with Jonny Bairstow (45 off 28) added a century stand for the opening wicket to spoil Rajasthan's day. Sunrisers needed the quick start if they fancy their chances of eclipsing Rajasthan's imposing 198 for two and Warner and Bairstow just provided that to give the impetus for the rest of the batsmen to follow as the hosts chased down the target in 19 overs.</p>

Updated on Mar 30, 2019 07:24 IST

Bumrah, Malinga hold nerve as Mumbai edge RCB by 6 runs in a thriller

<p>RCB were within touching distance of the target when Jasprit Bumrah bowled a sensational 19th over to swing the match for Mumbai and Malinga finished it off.</p>

Updated on Mar 29, 2019 03:45 IST

‘Loved watching sixers’:Michael Phelps on IPL as Delhi Capitals ‘coach’ him

<p>In an interesting interaction, Olympian Michael Phelps was taught how to bat by members of the Indian Premier League team, Delhi Capitals. Recounting his experience of watching an IPL match, Phelps, who has won 23 gold medals in swimming, said he loved to watch batsmen hit sixes. Delhi Capitals wicket-keeper and batsman Rishabh Pant invited Phelps to stay at his home and learn how the play cricket.</p>

Updated on Mar 28, 2019 10:37 IST

All-round Andre Russell powers KKR to a 28-run win against KXIP

<p>The big Jamaican Andre Russell took charge of proceedings at the Eden Gardens with both bat and ball as he led KKR to an emphatic win over KXIP by 28 runs. KKR now go to the top of the table with this win.</p>

Updated on Feb 22, 2020 19:45 IST

CSK notch their second win after beating DC by 6 wickets

<p>Shane Watson and Suresh Raina made batting look easy on a lifeless track as Chennai Super Kings coasted to a six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League encounter in New Delhi on Tuesday. Shikhar Dhawan's painstaking half-century was the only silver lining in Delhi Capitals' sub-par total of 147 for six which the defending champions overtook with two balls to spare. </p>

Updated on Mar 27, 2019 03:53 IST

How to save a life with Michael Phelps

<p>Michael Phelps talks about his plans to watch the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, his return to the games in 2014, his struggles with depression and how he coped with the sheer volume of races at the Olympics. </p>

Updated on Mar 26, 2019 16:01 IST

IPL 2019: Jofra Archer believes Rajasthan Royals can win title this season

<p>In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, England all-rounder Jofra Archer opened about the upcoming World Cup, Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy and how Rajasthan Royals can clinch the IPL 2019 trophy.</p>

Updated on Mar 26, 2019 08:05 IST

IPL 2019: ‘Couldn’t get our partnerships in’, says Yuvraj as MI loses match to Delhi

<p>Mumbai Indians' Yuvraj Singh spoke after the team lost their opening match to Delhi Capitals. Yuvraj said that the partnership was the reason why MI lost to DC. Yuvraj also praised Delhi's bowling while saying that MI “couldn't get partnerships in”. Rishabh Pant's destructive 78 powered Delhi Capitals to a 37-run win over Mumbai Indians in the IPL in Mumbai.</p>

Updated on Mar 29, 2019 09:45 IST

Buttler becomes first victim of ‘Mankading’ in IPL as KXIP beat RR

<p>Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler on Monday became the first victim of 'Mankading' in the history of the Indian Premier League when a desperate Kings XI Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed the batsman in the controversial manner during their IPL match in Jaipur. With Buttler going strong at 69 off 43 balls while chasing 185 runs, Ashwin mankaded the Rajasthan Royals opener without giving him any warning. Rajasthan eventually lost the match by 14 runs.</p>

Updated on Feb 22, 2020 19:36 IST

IPL 2019: Rishabh Pant’s whirlwind innings helps DC defeat MI

<p>Rishabh Pant's utterly destructive 78 powered Delhi Capitals to a 37-run win over Mumbai Indians in the IPL in Mumbai on Sunday, giving further proof of why he should be on the World Cup-bound plane to England. Pant got those runs in only 27 balls and while the relentless onslaught would do his confidence a world of good, Jasprit Bumrah's shoulder injury two months before the ICC showpiece left the Indian cricket fraternity on tenterhooks.</p>

Updated on Mar 25, 2019 03:52 IST

IPL 2019: Andre Russell powers KKR to a six-wicket win over SRH

<p>Andre Russell smashed an explosive 49 to spoil David Warner's scintillating IPL comeback as Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a dramatic six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Kolkata on Sunday. Needing 53 runs from last three overs, the powerful Jamaican changed the course of the match with his big-hitting against Siddharth Kaul, creaming off 19 runs from the 18th over. He retained the strike by taking a smart single and continued his assault on Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who too bled 21 runs in the penultimate over as KKR sealed the 182-run chase with two balls to spare.</p>

Updated on Mar 25, 2019 03:33 IST

Harbhajan, Tahir spins CSK to victory over RCB in IPL 2019 opener

<p>Harbhajan Singh and Imran Tahir took three wickets each as CSK defeated RCB comprehensively by seven wickets in the opening match of IPL 2019. Big names like Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers failed to perform as RCB were bowled out for just 70. CSK were able to chase down the target with absolute ease.</p>

Updated on Mar 24, 2019 07:23 IST

IPL 2019: Prithvi Shaw on working with Ganguly, return from injury and more

<p>Delhi Capitals' batsman Prithvi Shaw speaks to Hindustan Times about returning from injury and working with Sourav Ganguly ahead of the twelfth season of the Indian Premier League. Shaw expressed that it will be fun to open the batting with Shikhar Dhawan this season. The Delhi batsman added that he is not looking to improve any particular aspect of his team, but just wants to go out there and play his game. Delhi Capitals take on Mumbai Indians in their first match in Mumbai on Sunday.</p>

Updated on Mar 23, 2019 15:43 IST

‘I would love to get AB de Villiers’ wicket’: Krishnappa Gowtham on IPL 2019

<p>Rajasthan Royals' Krishnappa Gowtham opens up about his preferred batting position in the upcoming IPL season. The all-rounder expressed that he would like to bat up the order. Gowtham said that he would love to get AB de Villiers' wicket in this season. The spinner added that he would like to bowl with the new ball in the competition.</p>

Updated on Mar 23, 2019 15:14 IST

Sourav Ganguly backs Rishabh Pant for India’s no. 4 batsman in WC

<p>Former Indian Cricket Captain Sourav Ganguly backed Rishabh Pant for the no. 4 spot in India's WC batting order. He said, “If you put Rishabh Pant on number 4 he will score runs for you.” Sourav Ganguly was all praises for the Indian wicket-keeper batsman.</p>

Updated on Mar 19, 2019 18:14 IST

Sreesanth thanks SC for setting aside BCCI’s life ban

<p>The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the BCCI's disciplinary committee's order imposing a life ban on former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth for his alleged involvement in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal. An SC bench said the disciplinary committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may reconsider within three months the quantum of punishment to be given to Sreesanth. Sreesanth thanked SC for lifting the ban.</p>

Updated on Mar 15, 2019 16:30 IST

Series loss to Australia highlights concerns for Virat Kohli & Co

<p>The Indian cricket team was on its course to start their World Cup campaign on a high after winning four consecutive ODI competitions since the Asia Cup last year, but who would have thought that after winning in Australia and New Zealand, the Men in Blue will falter in an ODI series at the their own backyard. With a 2-3 loss to Australia at home, suddenly the Indian team management has a few issues to address ahead of the quadrennial event.</p>

Updated on Mar 14, 2019 16:11 IST

No team starts as favorites for a World Cup: Virat Kohli

<p>Virat Kohli addressed a press conference in New Delhi after the team's loss to Australia. Australia defeated India to clinch the five-match ODI series 3-2. While addressing a press conference, he shared his thoughts on the upcoming World Cup. The Indian skipper said, “Any team is dangerous. You see how West Indies have come along. They are going to be a serious threat in the World Cup as well because of the balance they have been able to crack. England has been a very strong side. Australia is now looking balanced. We are a strong side, New Zealand is good. Pakistan can defeat anyone on their day.” Virat added that no team starts as favorites in the World Cup.</p>

Updated on Mar 14, 2019 04:45 IST

‘Very good chance for England to win the World Cup’: Sunil Gavaskar

<p>Former Indian Cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that England has a 'very good chance' of winning the upcoming World Cup. “If you go by the history of last two or three World Cups, in 2011 the host nation India won, in 2015 host nation Australia won. In 2019, there is a very good chance that England will win the World Cup,” Gavaskar said at the British High Commissioner's residence on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to India, Dominic Asquith said he is hopeful that England men's team will emulate their female compatriots, referring to England's women cricketers victory over India at T20Is.</p>

Updated on Mar 13, 2019 11:52 IST

Unfair to compare MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant: Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun

<p>Indian Cricket Team's bowling coach Bharat Arun said that it is unfair to compare Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni. Arun said that both the players are different and there is no doubt that Dhoni is a legend. Arun added that the team is looking into new strategies before the upcoming World Cup. “We want to try different combinations before the World Cup,” Arun said. “If at all we need to make any mistake, it is going to be now,” Arun added.</p>

Published on Mar 12, 2019 16:53 IST

Virat Kohli is a terrific leader but Dhoni helps in pressure: Shane Warne

<p>Former Australian Cricketer Shane Warne lauded Mahendra Singh Dhoni and said that he is a must-have player. Warne said that Virat Kohli is a terrific leader but MS Dhoni is aplayer that helps when in pressure. “You need experienced guys like MS Dhoni when things are tough,” Warne said. “India need MS Dhoni for World-Cup,” he added. India is gearing up for the World Cup 2019.</p>

Updated on Mar 12, 2019 16:40 IST

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