With his parents watching from the stands, there was all the more reason to give a sterling performance.
'...whether he is a top player or not, it doesn't matter.' 'If I go by a player's name I won't be able to bowl at my best.' 'For me he is just a batter, and my only focus is where I need to land the ball.'
While MI's win will assure them of a place in the play-offs, Delhi Capitals need to win both their remaining games to advance.
'I wish they'd checked the bats when I was playing.'
LSG stormed to their first win of IPL 2025 in emphatic fashion, chasing down Sunrisers Hyderabad's 191 run target in just 16.1 overs on Thursday.
Ahead of IPL 2023, former champions Sunrisers Hyderabad named South African all-rounder Aiden Markram as their new skipper.
Skipper Pat Cummins acknowledged that the pitch wasn't as flat as their previous game but credited LSG's bowlers for executing their plans effectively.
While the SRH batters turned the game into a six-hitting spectacle, it was a little figure in the stands who quietly stole hearts --Heinrich Klaasen's two-year-old daughter Laya.
Harbhajan Singh's comment on Jofra Archer's expensive spell drew accusations of racial insensitivity.
Mohammed Shami said SRH captain Pat Cummins is adept at managing both seasoned international stars and young players.
DC's brilliant fielding turned the game in their favour, proving once again that catches win matches.
Kamindu Mendis bowled both left-arm spin and right-arm off-spin in the same over, delighting the crowd with his versatility.
SRH fielders were sloppy. KKR fielders took 9 catches.
The first celebratory cake facial of the season went to new recruit Rahul Tripathi, who turned 34 on March 2
Telugu star Allu Arjun and Tamil director Atlee are all set to collaborate on a film, backed by the production banner Sun Pictures.
2016 champions SRH are banking on a power-packed batting line-up and a revamped bowling attack to end their nine-year title drought.
Skipper Rishabh Pant, visibly relieved, credited his team for staying focused on the "controllables," a lesson he learned from MS Dhoni.
Mitchell Starc delivered a bowling masterclass, dismantling Sunrisers Hyderabad's top order with a sensational five-wicket haul on Sunday in Visakhapatnam.
Kolkata Knight Riders have discovered a surprise hero in Vaibhav Arora in the post Mitchell Starc era. The team management trusts the pacer so much now that they are not hesitant to pick him ahead of more reputed international names, assistant coach Ottis Gibson said on Monday.
IPL 2025: CSK, RR repeat offenders in dropping catches; Arya, Hetmyer luckiest
While it's a do-or-die game for KKR, who must win all their remaining three matches to stay in playoffs contention, the match will be more about celebrating Dhoni's legacy than the result.
The Indian squad, which is expected to comprise 16 members, will be one of the trickiest ones in recent times as there is a debate around who the new captain should be.
As Jaiswal trudged back to the dugout, Maddie, who is in India to support him during the tournament, was spotted with her face in her hands.
There remains a debate on who said this: "When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, Sir?" Was it the British economist John Maynard Keynes or the American economist Paul Samuelson. Irrespective of who said it, this sentiment appears to have found resonance in ITC's boardroom in recent years.
On field Axar bhai is very motivated, off field the funniest guy to be around: Abhishek Porel
Mohammed Siraj lit up the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium, his domestic home ground, with a sensational spell of 4/17.
It's now or never for DC. If they don't find their mojo soon, they could be left watching the playoffs from the sidelines.
Starc dismantled SRH's top order with sheer pace, while Kuldeep's control in the middle overs ensured there was no way back for the batting side.
Vettori said the pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head remains crucial to their success but acknowledged that the opposition teams have planned well.
Afghanistan T20I captain Rashid Khan believes Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill possesses the qualities to lead India in the future.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday rescheduled the Indian Premier League ((IPL) match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants from April 6 to April 8.
A consistent performer, Pooran's last five scores in the IPL read -- 48*(26), 61(27), 75(29), 75(30), 70(26).
Ahead of the auction last year, he was let go by SRH, an opportunity that Lucknow Super Giants scooped up. Seeing Samad's potential, the Zaheer Khan-mentored team bought his services for Rs 4.2 crores at the auction table.
A controversial catch sparked debate across commentators and spectators alike.
Shaken by the abrupt suspension of their previous match due to the India-Pakistan conflict, a struggling Delhi Capitals will look to regroup and address bowling concerns when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in a reverse-leg IPL clash in Delhi on Sunday to keep their play-off hopes alive.
Lucknow Super Giants silenced all doubts with a dominant run chase, storming to their first victory of IPL 2025.
Former India opener WV Raman praises young Sai Sudharsan's dedication and skills, highlighting his strong fundamentals and consistent performance in the IPL.
Reliance Jio said certain tariff plans will continue to give subscribers free streaming access to IPL 2025.
CSK's template of going for the tried and tested players has backfired, as a result of which the team is languishing at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table, having lost seven out of nine games.
LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen engaging in conversation with Captain Rishabh Pant and Head Coach Justin Langer after the game on Monday night.
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