'It's really important, if you can save 10-12 runs on the field it's great.'
KKR will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a must-win match on Saturday to keep their playoffs hopes alive.
Asked whether he supports home advantage in the IPL, Ganguly gave a measured response.
'I am at my best when my mindset for the game is right.'
The Kolkata Knight Riders, Chakravarthy's IPL franchise, shared the memorable moment on social media.
Sanju Samson is set to return as Rajasthan Royals captain after receiving clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to keep wickets in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).
Young Mumbai cricketers like Musheer Khan, Ayush Mhatre, Suryansh Shedge and Angkrish Raghuvanshi were among the big buys in the initial round of auction for the third edition of T20 Mumbai League.
Krunal Pandya is also the first player to win 4 IPL titles -- three with Mumbai Indians and one with RCB.
Leading from the front, Gill played a captain's knock -which earned him the Player of the Match award.
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane felt it was tough for the bowlers.
Virat Kohli became the first Indian to complete 13,000 runs in T20 cricket, during the IPL 2025 match against MI on Monday.
It was a day to remember for RCB wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma, who had his gloves full-and delivered with aplomb.
For the home side, it has been a season of mixed returns so far. After early defeats to Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians, KKR roared back to form in their last outing -- a commanding win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
On a night packed with drama, milestones, and momentum swings, five batters rose above the rest to set Eden Gardens alight.
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.
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni said he will decide on his IPL future after working hard for 6-8 months and assessing whether his body can cope with the demands of the game.
Struggling Mumbai Indians will be hoping their batters get their act together and shoulder responsibility when they take on an inspired Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League match in Mumbai on Monday.
Home advantage is not prevalent because teams, players are new after big auction: Dravid
The iconic Wankhede stadium witnessed a remarkable shift in sentiment as the Mumbai Indians launched their IPL 2025 campaign on Monday.
KKR's jerseys come in environment friendly packaging.
SRH fielders were sloppy. KKR fielders took 9 catches.
Rahane admitted KKR have struggled to find a successful opening pair and their combinations have been failing to make a dent.
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Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly, after holding two rounds of discussions with the city police on Tuesday, confirmed that authorities "have not given the go-ahead" for the match.
He captained Kolkata Knight Riders to the title last season where he batted in the middle-order.
GT's other overseas players, including Rashid Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Kagiso Rabada and Karim Janat, stayed with the rest of the squad in India.
former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes IPL teams should have full control over pitch conditions in their own backyard.
'I believed I could change the game in the middle overs, and that self-belief made the difference today.'
Venkatesh Iyer silenced his critics with a match-winning 60 off 29 balls, propelling Kolkata Knight Riders to a convincing 80-run win against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Some accused Pant of 'hiding' from the pressure, suggesting that the move reflected a lack of confidence in his batting. Others saw it as a worrying sign for LSG's leadership and strategy.
Lockie Ferguson is all but ruled out for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Punjab Kings fast bowling coach James Hopes saying that the pacer's chances of returning towards the back end of the tournament are bleak.
As per the current plan, Hyderabad is likely to host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, while Kolkata is expected to stage Qualifier 2 and the Final, tentatively scheduled for May 30 or June 1.
A full-strength Punjab Kings will fancy their chances of securing their first top-two finish in 11 years, when they face Delhi Capitals on Saturday.
Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday expressed optimism about the Eden Gardens keeping its date with the 2025 IPL final
The common theme in their opening game defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire.
The common theme in those defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya praised the team's scouting team for discovering left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar, who starred in the team's eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. Kumar took four wickets on debut, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in the IPL, and played a crucial role in restricting KKR to 116 runs.
'If RCB lifts the trophy, I will be there celebrating with Virat!'
In a resolute display, Punjab Kings outsmarted Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in a must-win encounter and assured themselves of a top-two finish in the IPL at the Sawai Mansingh stadium, Jaipur, on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Dhoni skips practice again but CSK bowling coach says he is 'fine' and 'will play'
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