Mitchell Starc delivered a bowling masterclass, dismantling Sunrisers Hyderabad's top order with a sensational five-wicket haul on Sunday in Visakhapatnam.
The Supreme Court has allowed podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia to travel abroad after the Assam and Maharashtra governments said the investigation against him was complete. Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps, was booked for his comments on parents and sex on comic Samay Raina's YouTube show "India's Got Latent".
India captain Rohit Sharma has spoken about his journey from being a young player who would stand outside the Wankhede Stadium to catch a glimpse of Mumbai Ranji Trophy stars, to having a stand named after him at the iconic venue.
The showstopper of this year's IPL is a robot dog, which has instantly become a hit among players, experts and fans alike.
Born in Paris to Algerian scientist parents and competing with a French licence, the Racing Bulls driver stands out at the top level of the sport for his North African heritage as well as results.
Gujarat Titans Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki believes that head coach Ashish Nehra has played a significant role in reviving the confidence of Mohammed Siraj, who was dropped from India's white-ball setup after their T20 World Cup triumph in 2024.
WTC Final-bound SA players likely to miss IPL playoffs
Rahane had, on May 2, said he would never give up on his "desire and hunger" to play for India again despite being out of reckoning for the past two years.
England head coach Brendon McCullum feels his players have lacked humility in their recent public utterances and he would like to see them win back respect from fans ahead of the tough home series against India and the Ashes later this year.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Head Coach Mahela Jayawardene praised the veteran opener for his approach.
CSA's director Enoch Nkwe changed his stance, saying higher-level talks were happening between CSA, the BCCI, and IPL franchises, suggesting CSA had little choice in the matter.
'He's got the shots against the quicks, to take them on. The field is up, so Test cricket might be a honeymoon for him if he starts embracing it.'
The reality is that far from being friendless, India is better positioned in the world than at any point post-Cold War, asserts Shekhar Gupta.
While KKR bowlers have shown steady improvement, Rahane admitted the batting group hasn't pulled its weight.
Ukrainian forces conducted large-scale drone strikes on several air bases deep inside Russia, destroying multiple combat planes, Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) said on Sunday.
'This squad has shown it can go on a run. But it's going to take a lot of determination and belief to do that.'
Srikanth's Malaysia run shows he belongs at the top
Monday saw a host of Indian festivals like Vishu, Bihu, Poila Boishakh and Baisakhi. Film folk celebrate by dressing up and creating happy memories on social media.
Jayawardene said showing situational awareness is imperative and Rohit was able to execute his plans well against CSK.
'It's all about people who will perform at the right time, and that's going to happen in April and May during the IPL.'
Punjab Kings' head newly appointed head coach Ricky Ponting wants his team to be the best-ever Punjab Kings side.
'The desire, the hunger, the fire is still there.'
'It's really important, if you can save 10-12 runs on the field it's great.'
In an interview to PTI ahead of the IPL play-offs, Ponting covered all areas that got the franchise much-needed success. Excerpts from the interaction.
An undated viral video of an Indian citizen dancing all the way to become a citizen of New Zealand has angered and divided netizens.
Pat Cummins has underlined the importance of having an experienced bowling unit, especially in a high-pressure tournament like the IPL.
RCB head coach Andy Flower expressed his confidence in newly appointed captain Rajat Patidar, highlighting the presence of experienced players like Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar as a major advantage for him.
'Form brings confidence. And we, at the moment, to be honest, don't have that confidence.'
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.
Despite coming from Mumbai-a system known for its emphasis on big scores and centuries-Iyer prioritised his team's success over personal milestones.
Briton Jack Draper has given his backing to world number one Jannik Sinner over the doping controversy which saw the Italian accept a three-month ban and said he does not deserve any of the hate he gets.
The Aussie all-rounder scored a blazing 117 off 64 balls. Not only was his innings decorated with 10 fours and 8 sixes, his two massive partnerships put LSG in the driver's seat.
Djokovic is the last member of the "Big Four" still standing and the Serb said he wanted to continue giving to the sport.
Rohit Sharma has launched a scathing critique of cricket commentary and journalism in the country
K L Rahul has been the standout wicketkeeper-batter in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) thus far and is a contender for a spot in the national T20 team, reckons former South Africa and Mumbai Indians' head coach Mark Boucher.
'I hope we don't go too far with praising him, but you cannot step back from the fact that tonight was absolutely mind-blowing, otherworldly.'
'Three days after the Kargil War ended, the Vajpayee Government set up the Kargil Review Committee on July 29 1999. Its report was tabled in Parliament on February 23, 2000 although sections of it have remained classified -- as indeed they must'
Former West Indies all-rounder and two-time T20 World Cup winner Dwayne Bravo lashed out at Cricket West Indies (CWI) for replacing Rovman Powell with Shai Hope as the T20I captain of the side.
For Kohli, ODIs still hold space for that classic contest -- bat vs ball, power vs restraint -- and crucially, character vs pressure.
Images from Friday's Premier League matches between Chelsea and Manchester United, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.
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