Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) banked on some individual performances to beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 25 runs to set up a virtual semifinal clash with the Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 25 (Friday). Meanwhile, Kolkata had the worst possible start losing three of their batters within four overs. However, skipper Dinesh Karthik (52) then started to […]
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IPL 2018: Ben Stokes Makes a Low Key Exit after a Dismal IPL Season
England all-rounder Ben Stokes who was the most expensive player in this year’s IPL auction has made a low-key exit and has returned home. Stokes has returned to England to prepare for the first Test against Pakistan scheduled to begin from 24th May at Lords. Stokes, who was voted as the most valuable player last […]
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Shashank Manohar re-elected ICC Chairman
Dubai, May 15: Shashank Manohar was on Tuesday re-elected unopposed as the International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman for a second consecutive term. According to a statement released by the ICC, Manohar was the sole nominee put forward by the ICC board, leading to his unopposed election. “It is an honour to be re-elected as the […]
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IPL 2018: 5 Possible Reasons Why Rishabh Pant is Still Not Given an Extended Run in National Team
The local boy from Delhi, Rishabh Pant smashed a sensational knock of 128 against the toughest bowling side of the tournament, Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2018. The southpaw treated the Feroz Shah Kotla crowd to some electrifying strokeplay. His innings of 128 studded with 15 fours and seven sixes over the fence. He was severe on […]
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IPL: Five Players who are not likely to be retained by their franchises next season
This edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has given enough reasons for excitement both on and off the field. Moreover, this edition saw the introduction of DRS into this league. The cricketers have set the tournament on fire with their outstanding performances. The likes of Chris Gayle, Kane Williamson, Rashid Khan and others have come good for […]
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Matchpreview: Ireland eye fairy tale start to Test journey vs Pakistan
Dublin, May 10: Even as Ireland prepare for a fairy tale start to their Test cricket journey at the Malahide ground here from Friday, the historic contest against a relatively young Pakistan team will give the underdog hosts a great opportunity to recreate history in their own backyard. The European side will become the first to […]
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Dropped from Australia squad, KKR’s Lynn says he is not fully fit
Kolkata, May 8: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) explosive opener Chris Lynn, who was on Tuesday ignored for Australia’s upcoming limited-overs tours of the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe due to a dodgy shoulder, admitted he is not fully fit and hence is restricted on the field while playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). “On the field, […]
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Ronchi, McClenaghan complete ICC World XI to play West Indies
Dubai, May 7: The New Zealand pair of Luke Ronchi and Mitchell McClenaghan complete the ICC World XI line-up for the fund-raising Twenty20 International against the West Indies at Lords on May 31, the ICC said on Monday. Wicketkeeper-batsman Ronchi and fast bowler McClenaghan join a host of stars who have already confirmed their participation in […]
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”It was a good team performance, not perfect,” quotes Kane Williamson
So, it is an end of the road for Delhi Daredevils as Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched a thrilling victory. It was a tough loss for Delhi Daredevils as they were in the game throughout the match but unfortunately, lost the crucial moment of the game and of course, the fielding department played a meaty role in […]
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William Porterfield Set to Lead Ireland in Historic Test against Pakistan
Cricket Ireland (CI) on Friday (May 4) announced the 14-man squad for the One-off Test match against Sarfraz Ahmed-led Pakistan. The 33-year-old opening batsman and senior campaigner William Porterfield will lead the side. In such a contrast, it is not long ago when Ireland got its Test status and subsequently has been approved by the world […]