Indian Premier League 2019
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019 final, Hyderabad
Bumrah 'the best bowler in the world at this stage' - Tendulkar
Zaheer lauds his 'stubborn' attitude while Bumrah himself believes clarity of thought under pressure helps
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Final
'Still a lot of work to do' - Stephen Fleming on CSK batting
The Super Kings coach was full of praise for how the bowling unit had stepped up, especially with early-season injuries to key personnel
May 08, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL final, Hyderabad
Malinga's final-ball ecstasy means agony for Thakur
Creaky knees and all, one of the game's great death bowlers went all in for the win and delivered a masterclass
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, final, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
What they said: Rohit, Bumrah, Tendulkar and many others on Mumbai Indians' fourth title
Reactions from the victorious Mumbai Indians camp after the thrilling win in the IPL final
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019 final, Hyderabad
'We were just passing the trophy to each other' - MS Dhoni
The Chennai Super Kings captain summed up a tense and seesawing final, full of mistakes from both teams, in typically pithy fashion
May 08, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL final, Luck Index
Luck Index: Lucky Watson fails to complete the job
Shane Watson got plenty of chances en route to his 59-ball 80, but Mumbai Indians were still good enough to pull off the win
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019 final, Hyderabad
IPL final blog - All the pivotal moments from Mumbai Indians' last-ball victory
Relive all the big moments and tactical analysis from one of the most exciting IPL finals ever
May 19, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, final, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Quiz: How well do you know Mumbai-Super Kings rivalry?
The Super Indian Derby, as this match-up has come to be known, has produces some dramatic moments. How many do you remember?
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, final, Hyderabad
Mumbai trump Super Kings to win record fourth IPL title
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May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Rohit Sharma feels IPL will help players hit the ground running at World Cup
The Mumbai Indians captain also said the team was open to resting India stars Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya if needed, but the players preferred to keep playing
May 19, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL final, Hyderabad
Mumbai urged to manage emotions in hunt for another Super Kings scalp
Rohit Sharma and Mahela Jayawardene credited collective, not individual, brilliance for Mumbai's sustained success
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL final, Hyderabad
How Chennai Super Kings can change history
Historical odds are against Super Kings as they take on Mumbai for the fourth time in an IPL final, having lost two of those and all three matches this season
May 10, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019 final, Hyderabad
Dhoni v Rohit - a familiar script for an IPL final
Both men have been here before, and they've had great success too, but who will take the trophy home in 2019?
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, qualifier 2, Visakhapatnam
'Dream season for us and it's just the start' - Shreyas Iyer
Iyer attributed the defeat to Super Kings to a poor Powerplay with the bat and lack of partnerships throughout the innings
May 19, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, Qualifier 2, IPL 2019, Visakhapatnam
Clinical Super Kings set up finals date with Mumbai
Stats, graphics, in-game analysis and more. Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the second qualifier
May 19, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, 2nd Qualifier , IPL 2019
Mission Improbable: Capitals' obstacle course through the IPL playoffs
Capitals will have to match one of the all-time great IPL performances to win the tournament. Will they do it?
May 08, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019 Qualifier 2, Visakhapatnam
Combination confusion: the Vijay question, and Morris v Boult
Capitals also need to make a choice between the two Colins - Ingram and Munro - ahead of the Qualifier 2
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, Qualifier 2, IPL 2019, Visakhapatnam
It's Dhoni v Pant again with everything on the line
It's youth v experience. It's a team learning to revel under pressure v a team that repels it. It has fun written all over it
May 11, 2024
IPL Central
IPL Central: Kieron Pollard fined for showing dissent
Catch all the pre-season IPL buzz on the go right here
May 17, 2024
Capitals v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Eliminator, Visakhapatnam
Smart Stats: Rishabh Pant the obvious choice for Player of the Match
Prithvi Shaw and Amit Mishra also made telling contributions to Delhi Capitals' win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator
May 18, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Eliminator
'Those last two overs were like hell' - Shreyas Iyer
The Delhi Capitals captain said his team will not be intimidated by Chennai Super Kings, whom they face in the second qualifier
May 16, 2024
Capitals v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Eliminator, Visakhapatnam
Talking Points - A contentious run-out, a batsman out obstructing the field
Keemo Paul collided with the batsman mid-pitch, leaving him stranded yards out of his crease
May 18, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, Eliminator, IPL 2019, Visakhapatnam
Who's won the Shikhar Dhawan trade?
The opener was traded by Sunrisers Hyderabad in exchange for Vijay Shankar, Shahbaz Nadeem and Abhishek Sharma from Delhi Capitals
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 1, IPL 2019, Chennai
The Yadavs leave their imprint on this IPL
Suryakumar was excellent in negating CSK's spinners on a rank turner while Jayant took out Raina, which was his one job on the night
May 17, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019 Eliminator, Visakhapatnam
After an odd April, it's time for some serious Rashid Khan magic
Batsmen have become used to playing the spinner out at run-a-ball and going after the other bowlers
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 1, IPL 2019, Chennai
'We had an off day' - Dhoni on CSK's batting frailties
The captain was also disappointed that his players could not take advantage of playing at home
May 17, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019 Eliminator, Visakhapatnam
Sunrisers lie in wait as Capitals look to stay on course for first final appearance
Delhi are in the playoffs after a six-year gap, but they are on a roll, while Sunrisers go into the match having won just one of their last five games
May 19, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 1, IPL 2019, Chennai
Talking points - How Mumbai beat the CSK spin threat
Chennai has been a spinner's paradise this IPL, but the pitch for Qualifier 1 took it to a whole other level
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 1, IPL 2019, Chennai
Suryakumar Yadav, spinners put Mumbai Indians in fifth IPL final
The IPL playoffs are here. First up, the rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is renewed in Qualifier 1
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 1, IPL 2019, Chennai
Live Report - CSK v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Qualifier 1
The IPL playoffs are here. First up, the rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is renewed in Qualifier 1
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Umpire Nigel Llong kicks door during IPL game, pays for damages
The incident happened between innings, moments after Llong was in the spotlight for giving an incorrect no-ball call off Umesh Yadav's bowling
May 09, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 1, Chennai
IPL's El Clasico: Rohit Sharma's best-laid plans v MS Dhoni's instincts
The Super Kings captain says they don't pay a lot of attention to analytics. Mumbai, on the other hand, bank on hard data and match-ups. Who will come up on top at Chepauk?
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Qualifier 1
Mumbai 2, Super Kings 0, who'll secure direct entry to final?
Mumbai have beaten Super Kings twice in IPL 2019 and in all they have defeated the hosts four times in six IPL matches in Chepauk
May 17, 2024
Talking T20
Kohli the captain 'relies on intuition', is 'exceptionally open to ideas' - Vettori
On the latest episode of ESPNcricinfo's Talking T20 podcast, Vettori talks about Kohli as a leader, the role of data analytics in cricket, and more
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Katich admits 'tension' in KKR camp, says they got what they deserved
The KKR captain rued their lack of consistency as they crashed out of the IPL playoffs race
May 15, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mohali
These games mess with your mind, we were off on a number of fronts - Stephen Fleming
MS Dhoni lauds his bowling unit for bouncing back to keep Kings XI on the field for long enough to ensure a top-two finish for Super Kings
May 14, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Talking points - When Uthappa lost all control
Also, Chris Lynn has shown great improvement in playing spin bowling in the IPL
May 15, 2024
India news
Conflict of interest: Tendulkar holds BCCI 'responsible for the situation'
Tendulkar sends across 13-point response to BCCI ombudsman, asks for Vinod Rai and Rahul Johri to be called to 'clarify their position'
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019 news
Focus on Kedar Jadhav's fitness for World Cup after being ruled out of IPL playoffs
He will go an x-ray and a scan on Monday, CSK coach Stephen Fleming said
May 16, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Pandya brothers knock out Knight Riders, Sunrisers qualify
If Knight Riders lose today, Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have a superior net run-rate, would qualify for the playoffs
May 19, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mohali
Talking Points - Raina's return to form has made up for Watson's struggles
Chennai Super Kings don't like messing with their XI. In most other teams, the Australian opener might have lost his place by now
May 19, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mohali
Chennai Super Kings seal top-two finish despite convincing defeat
Chennai Super Kings came unchanged into the game where they can seal a top-two spot
May 18, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
'It doesn't really feel like a bad season' - Kohli on RCB's 2019 campaign
Kohli proud of the team for turning their fortunes around in second half of the season, but wants more next time for RCB's devoted fans
May 08, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Stage set for Hardik, Russell fireworks as Knight Riders eye playoff spot
After a face-off at Eden Gardens, where Hardik's late heroics were pipped by Russell's all-round show, the stage is set for round two at Wankhede Stadium
May 15, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Rashid smashed by Hetmyer in his most economical IPL season
He was Rising Pune's Powerplay specialist but has now been asked to tackle the middle overs by RCB. He hasn't got enough game-time, too, across two seasons
May 09, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mohali
Chennai Super Kings look to return home for first qualifier
A win against Kings XI will help them finish the league stage on top. A two-two finish would still be within their grasp even if they lose (by a slender margin)
May 17, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019
Sunrisers' playoffs in danger after Hetmyer, Gurkeerat fifties
The match is of significant interest to Kolkata Knight Riders, who will be rooting for Kohli's men
May 16, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Delhi
Talking points - Riyan Parag, the youngest to hit an IPL fifty
He may no longer scare batsmen - as he did his coach once - but this season he's shown he's got the goods to thrive in the IPL
May 17, 2024
Capitals v Royals, IPL 2019, Delhi
Capitals finish league stage with win; Royals eliminated
Delhi Capitals made two changes, with Ishant Sharma and Keemo Paul coming in for Chris Morris and J Suchith
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Race to the playoffs: Royals and Sunrisers eye fourth spot, Capitals seek top-two finish
A look ahead to what's at stake in Saturday's double-header
May 15, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, Mohali, IPL 2019
'We've lost most games on Powerplay battles' - R Ashwin
Ashwin also said that injuries to key personnel pegged the team's progress through the season, while praising Mohammad Shami and Sam Curran as the two big positives for the team this year
May 08, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Mohali
Talking Points - Chris Lynn delivers knockout Powerplay performance
What was all the hand-waving from Dinesh Karthik all about?
May 15, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
'Structural changes' need to be made at RCB - Kirsten
The coach pointed to two losses in particular within the first fortnight of this IPL, which affected Royal Challengers' whole season
May 17, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Delhi
For Royals against Rabada-less Capitals, it's win and hope for the best
Delhi are already in the playoffs, but will hope to win their final group game to try and book their place in the top two
May 19, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Mohali
Shubman Gill leads KKR to stay alive, Kings XI knocked out
The home team left out the underperforming Mujeeb ur Rahman and David Miller
May 15, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Sunrisers have everything to play for as RCB look to sign off with a win
A loss won't finish off Sunrisers Hyderabad's playoff chances, while a win will almost certainly give them the final spot in the last four
May 08, 2024
IPL 2019
Four teams, one last spot in the playoffs
What do the qualifying scenarios look like for Sunrisers, KKR, Kings XI and Royals?
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Kagiso Rabada out of IPL with back niggle
CSA has advised the fast bowler to return home as a precautionary measure ahead of the 2019 World Cup
May 08, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Mumbai
The slow poison of Rahul Chahar and Krunal Pandya
Eight overs for 43 runs between Rahul Chahar and Krunal Pandya pegged Sunrisers' progress in the middle overs against Mumbai Indians, and Rohit Sharma believed that to be as important a spell as Bumrah's death-overs magic
May 17, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019
Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders in uphill battle for the playoffs
Kings XI have a proud home record to look up to, Knight Riders have momentum from a resounding win
May 15, 2024
IPL 2019 news
Cricket South Africa evaluating Rabada's back niggle
South Africa pacer complained of stiffness in his back after Sunday's clash and was subsequently rested by Delhi Capitals
May 08, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Bhuvneshwar attacks Hardik's weakness
In what can be described as a bold move, Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma opted to bat on Thursday night on a fresh Wankhede pitch
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Mumbai survive Pandey-Nabi scare to seal playoff qualification
Rohit wanted to take a chance on a fresh Wankhede pitch, despite having the dew factor in mind
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Scenarios - How the Mumbai-Sunrisers result will affect the IPL playoff race
Rajasthan Royals will be rooting for Mumbai Indians on Thursday night. Here's why
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Chennai
Losing Dhoni as a batter always difficult for us - Raina
The Chennai Super Kings batsman struck form after a lean season and lauded Dhoni's support at the crease against Delhi Capitals
May 14, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Mumbai
What's changed for Manish Pandey in his second coming?
The Sunrisers batsman has hit form at a vital time for his side, just as their overseas players head off, and the surfaces on offer in Hyderabad have certainly played a role
May 18, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Martin Guptill or Billy Stanlake: who after David Warner for Sunrisers Hyderabad?
The exit of the Australian opener has shaken up the balance of the side. Should they shore up their batting or bowling in the race to the playoffs?
May 11, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Chennai
'Watch the ball, hit the ball' - Dhoni's formula for the final over
The CSK captain has hit 554 runs in 227 balls in the 20th over of an IPL match. That's 13% of all the runs he's made in this tournament
May 19, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Chennai
Talking Points - Is Dhoni papering over CSK's middle-order cracks?
Some smart pacing, a few cool tweaks to the batting order, brutal hitting at the close, and Super Kings had gone from 53 for 1 after 10 overs to 179 for 4 by the end
May 19, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019
Dhoni, Jadeja and Tahir send Capitals on a tailspin
Ishant too sits out with ankle niggle for Capitals; Jadeja, du Plessis come back to bolster Chennai
May 19, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Sunrisers target playoffs without Warner's magic touch
Both teams are well placed to make the top four but Mumbai Indians look the side with better all-round strength
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Does winning the toss make a big difference in the IPL?
The answer is a resounding yes, if you analyse what sides look to do and the advantage they gain after winning the toss
May 17, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Gopal hat-trick in washout, RCB eliminated
Royals dropped Ashton Turner and brought in 19-year-old allrounder Mahipal Lomror
May 11, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Chennai
MS Dhoni a doubtful starter in clash of top two teams
The Chennai Super Kings captain has been 'pretty sick during the week', but his recovery is 'progressing', according to coach Stephen Fleming
May 18, 2024
IPL 2019
How Royal Challengers Bangalore can still reach the playoffs
If RCB win both their remaining matches and other results work out well for them, they can still make the last four
May 17, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Steven Smith hopes to sign off with a flourish
Smith will play his last match of IPL 2019 against Royal Challengers Bangalore before linking up with the Australian World Cup-bound team
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Talking Points - Rahul's slow starts, Ashwin's management of bowlers
The opener has staggering numbers against spinners this IPL, better than any other batsman's
May 14, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
David Warner's 81 and Rashid Khan's three-for blow Kings XI Punjab away
Both sides made three changes, with Kings XI handing an IPL debut to Prabhsimran Singh
May 17, 2024
RCB v Royals, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Can Rajasthan Royals keep their hopes alive?
They need to win both their remaining games to retain a chance of qualifying, while RCB need a miracle
May 11, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Smart Stats - Why Hardik was better than Russell
The Eden Gardens saw two breathtaking innings - but the better one actually ended up on the losing side
May 16, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Kolkata
I try to make sure there is no bickering and back-biting - Karthik
Questions were asked of the Kolkata Knight Riders and their captain after their six-match losing streak and Karthik answered them on Sunday after beating Mumbai Indians
May 15, 2024
India news
Not getting 'any compensation' from Mumbai Indians - Sachin Tendulkar
The Mumbai 'icon' has filed a 14-point written response to a notice sent to him by BCCI ombudsman Justice (Retd) DK Jain
May 17, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Delhi
Not looking at where we are on the points table - Ricky Ponting
Delhi Capitals won because they played the crunch moments better, Virat Kohli has conceded
May 17, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Talking Points - Hardik Pandya, the superstar six-hitter
He came into this game as one of the slower openers this season. He left it with his third-fastest IPL fifty
May 15, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Delhi
Smart Stats: How about Sherfane Rutherford for Man of the Match?
The West Indian dasher made the highest contribution to Delhi Capitals' win according to ESPNcricinfo's Smart Stats
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Kings XI seek to avoid 2018-like ouster after early success
Both teams look to avoid hat-trick of losses as the race for the playoffs heats up
May 12, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Russell's 80* off 40 trumps Hardik's 91 off 34 as Knight Riders stay alive
Mumbai handed a debut to left-arm pacer Barinder Sran, while Knight Riders did the same for right-arm fast bowler Sandeep Warrier
May 15, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Delhi
Talking Points - Capitals go where Daredevils had failed to since 2012
The senior opener's good form has coincided with Delhi Capitals' upward move on the points table
May 17, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Delhi
Delhi Capitals hold off Royal Challengers Bangalore to make playoffs after six-year gap
The visitors make three changes - Heinrich Klaasen, Shivam Dubey and Gurkeerat Singh come in for Moeen Ali, Tim Southee and Akshdeep Nath
May 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019
Rejuvenated Hardik Pandya fights fire with fire
Life has thrown him a number of hard knocks, and the allrounder has channeled the frustrations into turning himself into an even more dangerous finisher
May 15, 2024
Royals v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Talking Points - Sunrisers Hyderabad fritter away another good start
Understanding an underappreciated facet of the Australian opener's game
May 17, 2024
KKR v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Andre Russell questions KKR's decision-making
The allrounder has identified bowling and fielding as the reasons behind the team slipping to six straight defeats in the IPL
May 15, 2024
Royals v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Livingstone, Samson, Unadkat keep Royals' playoff hopes alive
Wriddhiman Saha has taken the keeping gloves from Jonny Bairstow, who along with the Royals duo of Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes has left the IPL for England duty
May 17, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Mumbai Indians aim for ninth consecutive win over deflated Kolkata Knight Riders
It's only the first meeting between the two sides this season, but Knight Riders enter the contest needing nothing less than a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive
May 15, 2024
IPL 2019
IPL playoff matches to begin half an hour early
The BCCI has made this decision to avoid matches spilling over past midnight, which has happened frequently this season thanks to slow over rates
May 16, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019
Playoffs in Delhi Capitals' sights as Kohli comes home
It's streak v streak now; one team gunning for the top spot, the other fighting for another match of life
May 09, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL, Chennai
How Mumbai breached Super Kings' fortress
CSK had an unbeaten home record in the 2019 IPL and hadn't failed in a chase in Chennai since 2013. Mumbai Indians came to town and ended that
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL, Chennai
Without Dhoni, Super Kings face their endgame
Dhoni doesn't just bat and keep wicket. When he is not there, it's a huge hole to fill and Super Kings look a far less formidable team
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Chennai
Talking Points - Chennai Super Kings laid low by lack of power-play
In the XI only because Ravindra Jadeja was indisposed, the New Zealand left-arm spinner bowled a stunning spell
May 14, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Depleted Royals have no margin for error as Sunrisers come calling
It's a must-win game for Steven Smith's men, while the stakes are slightly lower for the visitors, who are comparatively better-placed on the table,
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Chennai
Irresistible Mumbai complete the double against Super Kings
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May 17, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Knight Riders 'trust in their leader' - Karthik on captaincy
The Knight Riders captain also admitted that his team's bowling 'was found wanting' in recent matches
May 16, 2024
CSK v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Chennai
Cousins, team-mates, rivals - the Chahar versus Chahar story
Their fathers are brothers and their mothers are sisters, but on Friday there'll be no familial warmth as they play their parts in the IPL's fiercest rivalry
May 08, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019
Can Mumbai Indians take down Chennai Super Kings' Chepauk fortress?
Chennai Super Kings haven't lost a home game this season, but they've lost five of their last seven meetings with their biggest rivals
May 17, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Talking points: The secret behind DK's success
A pace-friendly Eden Gardens pitch played into the visiting Rajasthan Royals' hands
May 16, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Dinesh Karthik's 97* in vain after Riyan Parag and Jofra Archer's late fireworks
Kolkata Knight Riders left Robin Uthappa and Kuldeep Yadav out for the second successive game, while Rajasthan Royals brought back Varun Aaron
May 17, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Passion or provocation: did Kohli mock Ashwin?
Both have animatedly celebrated the other's dismissal, but when asked what was going on, Ashwin's response was: "I just play with passion, so does he."
May 19, 2024
India news
BCCI ombudsman serves notices to Tendulkar, Laxman
Justive DK Jain sent them notices for their alleged conflict of interest for serving as IPL franchises' support staff members as well as members of the Cricket Advisory Committee
May 16, 2024
RCB v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Talking Points - R Ashwin thrives in the age of wristspin
R Ashwin kept a tight lid on the South African superstar, continuing a trend that's been apparent right through IPL 2019
May 17, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
AB de Villiers' 82* keeps RCB's playoff hopes alive
Tim Southee and Washington Sundar come in for RCB, Kings XI bring in Nicholas Pooran and Ankit Rajpoot in place of Sam Curran and Harpreet Brar
May 17, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Knight Riders host Royals with time running out for both teams
KKR have lost five straight matches, while Rajasthan Royals are one loss away from crashing out of the race for the playoffs
May 15, 2024
RCB v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Moeen Ali hopes to end his IPL with another decisive contribution
The match against Kings XI Punjab will be the allrounder's last of the season before he joins England's preparatory camp for the World Cup
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings,v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Chennai
Luck Index - How Watson made the most of his reprieve
Shane Watson was dropped when he was 33 off 26 balls. Here's why that was the most significant moment of the game
May 19, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Chennai
Talking Points - Does Shane Watson need a break? Hell, no!
A shift to one-drop in the batting order seems to have made Manish Pandey a different batsman
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings,v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Chennai
Shane Watson's 96 helps CSK maintain their spotless home record
Super Kings have made a change as well, bringing in Harbhajan Singh for Shardul Thakur
May 18, 2024
IPL 2019
'If the situation arises, Russell will bat higher' - Kallis
The KKR coach said that while the team was frustrated after losing five matches in a row, they know they aren't out of the qualifications race yet
May 15, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Bottom-placed Royal Challengers look to continue resurgence
Kings XI, who have a number of former RCB players in their roster, will also be looking to put their up-and-down campaign back on track
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Capitals, IPL, Jaipur
Rahane and Pant make statements by playing to strengths
One has been dropped as captain and both have missed out on the World Cup but this was a display of them at their best
May 17, 2024
Ashton Turner's record five ducks in a row
The Australian batsman is having a run to forget in T20 having failed to score in five consecutive matches including four golden ducks
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Smart Stats: Pant 286.1 trumps Rahane 183.5
Though Ajinkya Rahane scored a century, his slow start and slow finish meant Rishabh Pant's rapid fifty was more valuable
May 17, 2024
Women's T20 Exhibition
Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana to lead in Women's T20 exhibition matches
Three teams will contest the event this year, with Jaipur to host all four matches
May 16, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Talking points: Rahane's dream T20 innings
That - in light of the month he's had - is significant. Missed a World Cup spot. Lost the Royals captaincy. And today, he even ran out his partner for 0 off 0 and then got dropped
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Pant's brilliance puts Rahane century in the shade
Rajasthan Royals keep faith in the same XI that won them their last game, while Capitals bring in Chris Morris for Sandeep Lamichhane
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Hyderabad to host IPL final on May 12
The title clash will be played in Hyderabad with the long-standing issue of the closed stands at MA Chidambaram Stadium remaining unresolved
May 08, 2024
IPL 2019
Smart stats - Who has been the best fielding side in IPL 2019?
An in-depth look at who are the best and worst fielding teams and who are the key game changers - positively and negatively
May 12, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Chennai
Concerns for Super Kings as they look to bounce back after successive losses
Sunrisers Hyderabad have won their last two games, one of them against Super Kings, and will want to give star opener Jonny Bairstow a fitting farewell
May 18, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings, IPL, Luck Index
The two lucky events that helped Royal Challengers Bangalore's cause
In a match of narrow margins, two lucky events - both involving Faf du Plessis - helped Royal Challengers Bangalore finish on the right side of a one-run result
May 08, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Why MS Dhoni refused those three singles
Here's the explanation, from the man himself. Also, Parthiv Patel's thoughts on his nerveless last-ball direct hit
May 08, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
No complaints from Andre Russell about batting position - Karthik
The Knight Riders captain also added that it is "unfair" to say his team is over-dependent on the West Indian allrounder
May 16, 2024
RCB v CSK, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Talking Points - Were RCB too fixated on the left-right combination?
With Parthiv Patel at the crease, they promoted Akshdeep Nath and Marcus Stoinis above the in-form Moeen Ali. Was it a wise decision?
May 11, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bangalore win last-ball thriller; Dhoni's 84* in vain
Royal Challengers Bangalore also brought in Umesh Yadav for Mohammad Siraj as they hunt for their first win over Super Kings since 2014
May 09, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019
Royals need to brace for Capitals' spin choke
The sides meet for the first time this season, with Royals needing to do all the running to remain in contention
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Talking points: How do you stop Dre Russ? Ask KKR
The left-arm wristspinner has only beaten the bat three times this entire season
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Warner and Bairstow punish sloppy Knight Riders
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May 16, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
A fingerspinner has to turn the ball to get wickets - Shakib
The Bangladesh Test and T20 captain on how he can keep pace in a wristspinner-dominated world
May 13, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019
One-sided rivalry awaits the Dhoni, de Villiers touch
Super Kings and Royal Challengers missed their talisman players in their last game and their returns could make their rematch in Bengaluru all the more spicy
May 08, 2024
Capitals v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Delhi
Talking Points - Why Kings XI were unusually aggressive in the Powerplay
Not for the first time this season, a visiting team came to the Feroz Shah Kotla with a ground-specific batting strategy
May 16, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Jaipur
With the bat and in the mind, Steven Smith is 'happy where things are at'
'Perfect team man' Ajinkya Rahane responded positively to Royals' leadership change, says the new captain
May 18, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Bairstow backs Sunrisers' underemployed middle order
The middle-order batsmen have fluffed their lines a few times, but lack of opportunities is to blame for it to a large extent, says Bairstow
May 18, 2024
IPL 2019
Who should have won Player of the Match: Steven Smith or Shreyas Gopal?
ESPNcricinfo's Smart Stats throws up some interesting numbers from Rajasthan Royals' win over Mumbai Indians
May 19, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Jaipur
How Archer and Unadkat beat the IPL's best batting side in the death
Mumbai Indians have been rampant in overs 16 to 20 thanks to Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard but in Jaipur they were both outdone
May 17, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Delhi
Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer fifties guide Delhi Capitals to rare home win
Both teams have five wins from nine matches, with Capitals narrowly ahead on the basis of net run rate
May 19, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Knight Riders desperate for their momentum to turn
They've lost four matches on the trot - not the best place to be when you have to play IPL 2018 finalists Sunrisers Hyderabad, at their home ground
May 15, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Talking Points - should Tripathi replace Rahane in the Royals XI?
The swap isn't as easy considering Rahane's stature as a top-tier cricketer, but if we look at the numbers, Tripathi has a strong case
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Jaipur
New captain Smith leads Royals home to keep their campaign alive
Smith came into the XI for Jos Buttler, who has flown back home for the birth of his child, while Ben Stokes replaced Ish Sodhi and Riyan Parag took Rahul Tripathi's place
May 19, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Smith replaces Rahane as captain as Royals look for 'fresh approach'
Royals have just two wins in eight games, and need to win at least five of their six remaining games (preferably all) to make it to the playoffs
May 17, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Kolkata
'Have to be flexible as a team' - Russell moots promotion to No.4
The big-hitting batsman said KKR could gain strategically by sending him up the order and forcing opposition captains to use their best bowlers earlier
May 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL, Smart Stats
Why Russell and Moeen had a higher Match Impact than Kohli
Virat Kohli's century was overshadowed by two other performances in a high-voltage game in Kolkata
May 09, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Kolkata,
Bruised, battered, and down on his knees - Kuldeep's horror IPL 2019 continues
The pressure on Kuldeep has been rising since Knight Riders' losing streak began last week, and the 59 runs he conceded on the night very nearly broke the man
May 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Talking Points - how Virat Kohli went from scratchy to sensational
Why did Sunil Narine open the bowling instead of Piyush Chawla, and how did Royal Challengers up their game in the last ten overs?
May 08, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Delhi
Kings XI, Capitals focus on error-free cricket with playoff spot looming
Delhi Capitals have to find a way to over-turn their poor record at home, while Kings XI Punjab are still waiting on the fitness of Mujeeb Ur Rahman
May 08, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Kohli hundred gives RCB victory despite Rana, Russell scare
Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are still in with a mathematical chance of making the playoffs, have also left out Umesh Yadav and brought in Heinrich Klaasen
May 10, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Rajasthan Royals need to fix batting muddle to stay alive
Royals are nearing a point of no-return, and with Buttler and Stokes set to leave next week, their task only gets tougher
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Monetary fines no solution for slow over-rates in IPL - AB de Villiers
The RCB batsman proposed a reduction in the duration of the innings break to ensure matches finish within the stipulated three and a half hours
May 08, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Delhi
Talking points - Whose home ground is the Feroz Shah Kotla?
For the second consecutive game, their most experienced power-hitter finished unbeaten without facing a ball
May 17, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Kolkata
KKR grapple with Russell's bowling form as RCB receive Steyn boost
Also, question mark over Russell's fitness after blow to the shoulder during training
May 08, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Delhi
Pandya brothers, Chahar star in Mumbai's emphatic win
The victor of this contest will move to second place on the table, to sit behind Chennai Super Kings
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Ambati Rayudu v Vijay Shankar - the non-fight after the mega hype
In the same week one took the other's place in India's World Cup squad, they squared off against each other in an IPL game and it was... well, nice
May 18, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Rashid Khan, David Warner snap Sunrisers Hyderabad's losing streak
Sunrisers bring back Yusuf Pathan and Shahbaz Nadeem in place of Ricky Bhui and Abhishek Sharma
May 18, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Delhi
Mumbai face bogey team at bogey ground
Delhi Capitals have a great record against Rohit Sharma's side winning six out of nine IPL games at Feroz Shah Kotla
May 19, 2024
IPL 2019
No vacant position up the order for Gill - Karthik
The Knight Riders captain said he had to "show faith" in Robin Uthappa and Nitish Rana too, by giving them chances at Nos. 3 and 4
May 15, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019
'We've won more overs than we've lost' - Tom Moody
Sunrisers coach refuses to lay blame for mid-season meltdown to leadership change in Williamson's absence
May 19, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Mohali
Talking Points - Royals no closer to solving batting-order muddle
Fielding Ish Sodhi, though he proved expensive, was a good ploy against Kings XI, who have been conservative against wristspin this season
May 18, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019
R Ashwin delivers the thrill as Kings XI return to winning ways
Kings XI play three spinners; Curran left out, 20-year old left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh debuts
May 18, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad hope for Rashid Khan magic to stop CSK
He has been the best death bowler in the IPL this season, and CSK have won most of their matches by being unflappable in that phase. What will happen when the two meet?
May 18, 2024
IPL 2019
IPL 2019 mid-season review: where the teams stand and what they need to do
Halfway through IPL 2019, what are the teams' biggest strengths, and what potential strategy changes can they employ to make up for their weaknesses?
May 09, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Superstats
Smart Stats: Hardik drop costs RCB 18 runs (and the match)
Hardik Pandya had a slice of luck early in his innings, but he was good enough to make the most of it even as his brother had a night to forget at the Wankhede
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Talking Points - Have Mumbai found a weakness in Kohli's game?
His IPL stats against left-arm quicks is a little below the standards he likes to set and Jason Behrendorff exploited it brilliantly
May 09, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Lasith Malinga and Hardik Pandya hand RCB their seventh defeat
Royal Challengers Bangalore stick to the same XI that gave them their first win of the season in the last match
May 16, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Mohali
R Ashwin v Jos Buttler, Round two: who will blink first?
Both Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals will look to break away from the bottom half of the points table
May 18, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Decision to tinker with middle order hurt Sunrisers - David Warner
Sunrisers Hyderabad had left out the out-of-form Yusuf Pathan and Manish Pandey for the match against Delhi Capitals
May 18, 2024
Mumbai v Royal Challengers, IPL 2019, Mumbai
RCB look to build on from maiden win and stay alive
Royal Challengers Bangalore finally have a victory to show for all their efforts this season, but are they being too reliant on Kohli, de Villiers and Chahal?
May 16, 2024
IPL 2019
Injured Alzarri Joseph likely to miss remainder of IPL
Mumbai Indians' fast bowler dislocated right arm while fielding in Saturday's fixture against Rajasthan Royals
May 15, 2024
Sunrisers v Capitals, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Talking Points - Abhishek Sharma's backspinning legcutter
Just when Colin Munro was threatening a big, game-defining innings, the 18-year-old Sunrisers debutant unveiled a nifty little variation
May 18, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings, IPL, Smart Stats
Smart Stats: Tahir's haul worth 5.4, the best this season
Tahir finished with figures of 4-0-27-4, but his Smart Stats were even better, given the batsmen he dismissed and the time when he dismissed them
May 11, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad lose 8 for 15 and their third successive game
Delhi capitals made two changes: Colin Munro got his first game of the season in place of Colin Ingram and Amit Mishra replaced Rahul Tewatia
May 18, 2024
KKR v CSK, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Talking Points - KKR's worst death-overs performance batting first
And for a team that often talks down its own fielding, how good was Super Kings' catching today?
May 16, 2024
KKR v CSK, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Tahir shows spin still rules at Eden Gardens
Stats wise, it's been the worst ground for spinners in the IPL this season, but Imran Tahir showed that can be overcome
May 15, 2024
KKR v CSK, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Raina and Jadeja script another last-over CSK win
Harry Gurney also back for KKR, the trio having recovered from flu-like symptoms
May 16, 2024
IPL 2019
Hamilton boys Santner and Kuggeleijn tussle to fill Bravo-sized hole
The two have adapted quickly and already put in match-winning performances for Chennai Super Kings
May 19, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Mohali
Quitting international cricket has kept me energetic - AB de Villiers
After his Man-of-the-Match performance in Royal Challengers' maiden win of the seaosn, de Villiers said that far from making it hard, having lesser cricket to play through the year has kept him sharp
May 08, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019
Luck Index: De Villiers' reprieve proves costly
RCB may have had 24 fewer to chase had they reviewed an lbw call off Gayle
May 18, 2024
Kings XI v RCB, IPL 2019, Mohali
Talking Points - A stop-start innings from Chris Gayle
The Kings XI opener's unbeaten 99 followed an old-fashioned ODI template, featuring a distinct middle-overs slowdown
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Mumbai
From 6/12 to 0/53 - a week in the life of Alzarri Joseph
He returned the best figures in IPL history on debut, but the Mumbai pacer has now conceded the most runs in a three-over spell in the competition
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Delhi Capitals travel to Hyderabad with momentum on their side
The visitors have won their last two matches, while Sunrisers have slipped to the bottom half of the table after successive losses
May 18, 2024
IPL 2019
Smart Stats: Buttler does half of Royals' job
ESPNcricinfo's Smart Stats reckons Jos Buttler contributed 49% to Rajasthan Royals' four-wicket win against Mumbai Indians
May 17, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Knight Riders wary of losses piling up as CSK come calling
They've lost their last two games and one more could see them slip from second to sixth place by the end of the weekend
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Mumbai
From needing 20 off 24 to almost losing the game - a Royal drama
At one point they needed less than a run a ball with eight wickets in hand. But then they started wobbling. Wobbling badly
May 10, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Mohali
Kohli, de Villiers mastery trumps Gayle's 99*
Kings XI make four changes - Hardus Viljoen, Karun Nair, David Miller and Ankit Rajpoot go out, Andrew Tye, Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran and M Ashwin come in
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Talking Points - Hardik Pandya drags Mumbai out of a hole, again
Mumbai Indians continue to be far too inflexible with their batting order, while Rajasthan Royals were anything but with their field placements
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Buttler fifty sets up sloppy Royals win
Rajasthan Royals made two changes whereas the hosts left out Siddhesh Lad for their now fit captain
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
IPL's soft signal on Dhoni is a chance put down
The game's most high-profile league and its most successful player came up against each other. Here was a chance to set a fitting precedent; in the end the league blinked
May 14, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019
Round Two: Andre Russell bosses the Kagiso Rabada tussle
The fast bowler had won last week's meeting with an inch-perfect Super Over yorker. How would it go this time?
May 17, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Talking Points - Is it the familiar mid-season Nitish Rana struggle again?
And has Prithvi Shaw failed to address an old technical flaw?
May 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Dispirited Royals look for batting lift against confident Mumbai
Royals will need to pull a rabbit out of their hat to stall Mumbai in the first day-night game at the Wankhede this season
May 17, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Kolkata
High-flying Shikhar Dhawan fires Delhi Capitals into the top four
The visitors have also made one switch, fielding Keemo Paul in place of Sandeep Lamichhane
May 19, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Mohali
Kings XI take aim at RCB's batting problems
De Villiers looks rusty and the middle order continues to be a source of worry for RCB as they try to turn around a six-match losing streak
May 09, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Jaipur
MS Dhoni's on-field outburst 'probably not' right - Jos Buttler
Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said that Dhoni took the field only to get clarity since there was confusion about the no-ball decision
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
What earned Matt Kelly IPL attention?
The Perth Scorchers and Western Australia fast bowler is inexperienced at the professional level, but has already been tipped to play for international honours
May 17, 2024
Royal Challengers v Super Kings, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
How Dhoni nearly pulled off a final-over miracle in Bengaluru
How our ball-by-ball commentary captured an epic final over in Bengaluru
May 08, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Jaipur
MS Dhoni fined 50% of match fees for umpiring outburst
The Chennai Super Kings captain had walked onto the field to remonstrate with the umpires over a contentious no-ball call in the final over
May 11, 2024
IPL 2019
'Dhoni set a wrong precedent tonight'
A controversial moment. A last-ball six. There was plenty of final-over drama in Jaipur for the cricketing fraternity to talk about on social media
May 08, 2024
Royals v Super Kings, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Sixes, (non-)no-balls, confrontations: how that dramatic final over unfolded in Jaipur
How our ball-by-ball commentary captured the seesawing emotions of one of the most dramatic overs in IPL history
May 17, 2024
KKR v Capitals, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Ricky Ponting hails top-order trio of Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant
The Delhi Daredevils coach isn't too worried about the team's recent propensity to collapse in the latter stages of run-chases
May 19, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019
Andre Russell and Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, a mighty challenge for Delhi Capitals
This match could come down to leadership in tough situations, and that puts the home team at an advantage
May 18, 2024
Royals v CSK, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Talking Points - What was MS Dhoni thinking?
The dilemma of the high-impact superstar in a misfiring line-up
May 17, 2024
Royals v CSK, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Santner's last-ball six seals dramatic win after Dhoni, Rayudu fifties
Also in for Royals are Jaydev Unadkat and the 17-year-old legspinner Riyan Parag, who makes his IPL debut
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Smart Stats
Smart Stats - Kieron Pollard easily outshines KL Rahul
Mumbai Indians' stand-in captain scored his runs at a rate of 16 per over while the batsmen at the other end only managed 43 off 40
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Talking Points - The slowdown that came back to haunt Kings XI Punjab
Also, why would you bowl only two overs of Alzarri Joseph?
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019
Kieron Pollard's 83 off 31 seals unlikely Mumbai Indians win
Rohit Sharma suffered a muscle spasm in his right leg yesterday, and has been rested, while Hardus Viljoen has replaced Mujeeb Ur Rahman in Kings XI Punjab's attack
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019
Will Rajasthan Royals make the bold calls before it's too late?
They're second from bottom, and are up against the high-flying Super Kings. Is it time to bring in Ashton Turner and leave out Ben Stokes?
May 17, 2024
CSK v KKR, IPL 2019, Chennai
Dhoni concerned by 'low-scoring' Chepauk pitch
"I don't think we want to play on wickets like these because it becomes too low-scoring and it becomes slightly difficult for our batters to get going," the Super Kings captain said
May 13, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019
Tests or T20s, Alzarri Joseph strides the big stage
A quiet bowler who derives thrill from raw pace and Test cricket, Joseph has been making all the right moves since 2016
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Chennai
Chepauk choke: Chennai Super Kings' game plan a throwback to 2011
Super Kings' performance a throwback to 2011, where they were invincible at home. Can they repeat it in 2019?
May 15, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019
Talking Points - Deepak Chahar ties Knight Riders up in dots
How bad was Knight Riders' start, and how MS Dhoni smiled sweetly and cocked a snook at cricket data
May 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Middle order a worry for Kings XI Punjab as Mumbai Indians look to improve home record
Since last year, Mumbai Indians have won only four out of nine matches at the Wankhede Stadium
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019
Super Kings bowl in dewy Chennai; both sides unchanged
Both sides are coming off victories in their previous outing
May 17, 2024
CSK v KKR, IPL 2019, Chennai
Chahar, spinners maintain CSK's perfect home record
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni decided to field first against Kolkata Knight Riders in the clash of the table toppers at Chepauk
May 13, 2024
IPL 2019
Hyderabad on stand-by for IPL 2019 final if Super Kings can't resolve stands issue
CoA has given Super Kings till the end of the week to revert with a solution to the long-standing issue
May 08, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Chennai
Kamlesh Nagarkoti: A lonely life on the fast lane
Grounded by a spate of injuries, the 19-year-old pacer has found a mentor-cum-confidant in Wriddhiman Saha, and undying encouragement from the Knight Riders management
May 16, 2024
Kings XI v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Mohali
How the Mohali dew affected Kings XI Punjab's strategy against Sunrisers Hyderabad
The Kings XI captain said it was a important to use spin early given the conditions, making Mujeeb the perfect pick
May 17, 2024
Kings XI v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Chandigarh
Luck Index: Fumbling Yusuf Pathan costs Sunrisers the game
According to ESPNCricinfo's Luck Index, Yusuf Pathan's dropped catch from Mayank Agarwal had an impact of eight runs for Kings XI Punjab
May 12, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Chennai
Can Tahir's legspin put an end to Russellmania?
Since 2015, Andre Russell has managed only 101 runs off 79 balls against legspinners in the IPL. Imran Tahir and Chennai Super Kings will be hoping to exploit that
May 14, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Mohali
Talking Points - where did the power in Sunrisers' play go?
David Warner & Co took the scoreboard only as far as 27 for 1 in the Powerplay. What happened there?
May 08, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019
KL Rahul the hero as Kings XI Punjab remain unbeaten at home
Conditions dictate two changes for Kings XI: Mujeeb and Rajpoot replace M Ashwin and Andrew Tye
May 08, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Chennai
Super Kings have Andre Russell, Knight Riders spinners to worry about in top-of-the-table clash
Looking at numbers, Super Kings' best chance might be to field first and unleash Ravindra Jadeja on the Knight Riders' top order
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Jaipur
'At least it can be a dead ball' - Ajinkya Rahane's plea after Chris Lynn's reprieve
The delivery from Dhawal Kulkarni hit the stumps, but the bails stayed put, and it ran away for four runs too
May 15, 2024
Royals v KKR, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Talking Points - What's up with the zing bails in IPL 2019?
Both teams packed their attacks with slower options, and this had a telling effect on one Royals batsman
May 15, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Luck Index
How Parthiv Patel's dropped catch changed the game's course
According to Luck Index, the dropped catch of Shreyas Iyer in the first over of the chase cost Royal Challengers Bangalore 16 runs
May 19, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
We need to grab our chances; can't give excuses every day - Kohli
The Royal Challengers captain asked each of his team-mates for self-introspection
May 08, 2024
Royals v KKR, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine blow away sluggish Rajasthan Royals
Gurney comes in for Lockie Ferguson while the legspinner Midhun replaces Varun Aaron in the Royals line-up
May 15, 2024
Kings XI v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Mohali
Can Sunrisers Hyderabad sort out their middle-order issues?
Both teams are coming off losses in their most recent match, and both have six points from five games so far
May 12, 2024
RCB v Capitals, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Talking Points - RCB top charts for no-balls, drops
Why did Delhi Capitals not bowl the legspinner in the Powerplay, the segment of play where he dominates?
May 17, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Capitals, IPL, Bengaluru
Iyer's 67 consigns Royal Challengers Bangalore to sixth straight defeat
Royal Challengers are wearing their green jerseys for the day game, while Delhi Capitals are looking to avoid their third-straight loss
May 19, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Why Kieron Pollard's 46* was nearly as impactful as Alzarri Joseph's six-for
And how costly was Rashid Khan's dropped catch when Pollard was batting on 8 off 12?
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Chennai
Massive step for Kuggeleijn to be part of the group - Fleming
After leaking 27 in his first two overs, the seamer gave away only ten runs in his last two while claiming the wickets of Rahul and Sarfaraz
May 14, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bangalore near a point of no return
Virat Kohli's side has lost all their five games so far. Another loss could leave them hanging by a thread
May 15, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Talking Points - The Ishan Kishan run-out, explained
ESPNcricinfo runs an analytical eye over the key moments of the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Chennai
Superstats - Ashwin or Harbhajan, whose contribution was bigger?
Smart Stats compares the performances of the two leading offspinners in the Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab game
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Alzarri Joseph's record-breaking 6 for 12 routs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Yuvraj Singh's downturn in form sees him sidelined for Ishan Kishan, while Lasith Malinga's unavailability hands Alzarri Joseph an IPL debut
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Upbeat Rajasthan Royals aim to stop the Russell madness
Royals are grappling with the form of Rahane and their pace attack; Knight Riders are flying high after their Bengaluru conquest
May 15, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Chennai
R Ashwin unleashes his bag of tricks, and treats, at old laboratory
He pulled off one trick after another to hush his former franchise and their fans briefly
May 09, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Chennai
Talking Points - Kings XI Punjab's spectacular slowdown
The allrounder's absence did force Super Kings into a bit of rejigging, but it might work out for the best for them
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Chennai
CSK claim victory despite Sarfaraz Khan, KL Rahul fifties
Chennai Super Kings hand an IPL debut to Scott Kuggeleijn and give Faf du Plessis his first game of the season
May 16, 2024
IPL 2019
'Make finals or pack your bags' - Hodge on IPL's 'cut-throat' culture for coaches
The former Australia batsman has been part of the IPL as player and coach for several franchises, and brings an insider's view to how teams operate
May 19, 2024
England news
Ben Stokes: Bristol may be 'best thing that could have happened to me'
England allrounder reflects on incident that threatened his career in first full interview since being acquitted of affray
May 09, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL, Superstats
When dropping Kohli and de Villiers didn't matter
Royal Challengers got 37 extra runs through the dropped catches of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers - a number that might have got them a win on most days
May 08, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
'If we bowl like that, we deserve to be where we are' - Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli said cracking in pressure moments has been the story of his team's season
May 19, 2024
IPL 2019
Hardus Viljoen: From rugby hopeful to T20 freelancer, via Kolpak
The South African quick bowler used his Derbyshire experience to develop his game, and has had impressive runs in T20 and T10 tournaments
May 14, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
What's a safe total for Royal Challengers' attack to defend?
Kuldeep and Narine removed Kohli and de Villiers in successive overs and could have had both much earlier if only their fielders had held on to catches
May 16, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Chennai
Chris Gayle boost for Kings XI against depleted Super Kings
An injury to Dwayne Bravo has punched holes in Chennai Super Kings' seam attack
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019 news
Hamstring strain sidelines Bravo for two weeks
Batting coach Mike Hussey believes Mohit Sharma and Shardul Thakur can do Bravo's job in the death overs
May 17, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Andre Russell's 48* off 13 stuns RCB to keep them winless
Pawan Negi was also brought in for "more balance in the bowling" as Umesh Yadav and Shimron Hetmyer missed out
May 19, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Selection concerns for Mumbai Indians as Sunrisers Hyderabad look to maintain winning run
Mumbai did end Chennai Super Kings' run of wins, but they are missing Lasith Malinga, while Yuvraj Singh's form is a worry
May 19, 2024
IPL 2019
If mankading doesn't fit into cricket, change the rule - Ashwin
The Kings XI Punjab captain said his conscience was clear and that his character couldn't be judged from his decision to run Jos Buttler out
May 18, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Delhi
'By far and away it was the worst pitch' - Ponting on Kotla
An animated conversation ensued between Capitals' consultant Sourav Ganguly and the head groundsman of Feroz Shah Kotla after Capitals lost their second home match
May 08, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Away from spotlight, Parthiv shows his value
In a top order-heavy Royal Challengers batting line-up, Parthiv Patel has made peace with his role as an opener and the uncertainty of his position, should he lose his form
May 19, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Delhi
Monga: How Sunrisers Hyderabad get the best out of Mohammad Nabi
He only plays sporadically, but his team have won seven out of seven when he's featured, a testament to the super-specialisation of skills in T20 cricket
May 18, 2024
Capitals v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Delhi
Superstats - How much did the Bairstow drop cost Delhi Capitals?
Here's what the Luck Index has to say
May 19, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Delhi
Mohammad Nabi and Jonny Bairstow combine to sink Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals left out Avesh Khan, Hanuma Vihari and Harshal Patel to make it a spin-heavy XI
May 18, 2024
IPL 2019
Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody wants net-run-rate deduction for slow over rates
Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming, meanwhile, thinks matches are taking so long they are 'defeating the purpose of the short game'
May 18, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Free-falling Royal Challengers seek turnaround against Knight Riders
Sunil Narine is fully fit and expected to return for Kolkata Knight Riders as they try and turn around their form after a Super Over loss
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mumbai
'Just some clumsy errors which we can tidy up' - Fleming on CSK's fielding
"It's one of the downsides of maybe having athletes who are a bit older. But we're okay with that," he said after Chennai Super Kings' 37-run defeat
May 09, 2024
Jos Buttler queries 'wishy-washy' law in wake of mankading controversy
England batsman gives first in-depth interview since controversy in IPL opening fixture
May 18, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mumbai
These seven months have not been easy - Hardik Pandya
The allrounder admitted recent controversy has made him take a long look at himself
May 17, 2024
Mumbai v CSK, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Superstats - Hardik Pandya aces it with bat and ball
His showing against CSK turned out to be the best all-round performance in this IPL so far
May 17, 2024
Delhi v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Delhi
Tom Moody on David Warner: 'He has come back with a lot to prove'
Sunrisers Hyderabad coach says the opener, who is returning from his ball-tampering ban, had spent time preparing "mentally more than technically" for his return
May 12, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Talking Points - Shouldn't Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard get more time in the middle?
For the second game in a row, Hardik played a big part in dragging Mumbai out of a hole, one Suryakumar Yadav's innings played a big role in creating
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
'Keep the game moving' - IPL teams concerned by slow over-rates, 'tactical' substitutions
Mohammad Kaif feels teams have been using substitute fielders to hide their slower fielders and that meetings on the ground linger for too long
May 08, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Hardik's all-round effort ends Super Kings' unbeaten run
Super Kings go back to three overseas players, while Mumbai hand IPL debuts to Behrendorff and Rahul Chahar
May 17, 2024
India news
BCCI asks Sourav Ganguly to respond to conflict-of-interest charges
The former India captain serves dual roles: president of the Cricket Association of Bengal and advisor to Delhi Capitals
May 18, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Delhi Capitals look to bounce back after eight-for-seven crash
Sunrisers Hyderabad might have the same number of points as their opponents, but have looked a far better team
May 18, 2024
Royals v RCB, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Superstats - Leggies on a roll, and butter-fingered RCB
How much did Umesh Yadav's drop, which gave Steven Smith a life, affect the game? More such questions answered with EPSNcricinfo's Superstats
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mumbai
'Under the radar' Deepak Chahar pivotal to the Dhoni-Fleming plan
With the new ball, the pacer has recorded the best economy rate, and smart economy, among all bowlers so far this season
May 19, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Haven't found the perfect team balance yet - Virat Kohli
The Royal Challengers captain stressed on the importance of team balance moving forward, following his team's fourth-straight loss in IPL 2019
May 08, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019
Wrong'un is right for Kohli and de Villiers
Shreyas Gopal got them out similarly last year. He's had the last laugh here too
May 10, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Shreyas Gopal and Jos Buttler hand RCB fourth straight defeat
Sanju Samson was injured for the fixture, while Prayas Ray Burman, Colin de Grandhomme, Shivam Dube and Jaydev Unadkat were left out of their respective sides
May 12, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Plenty of questions for Mumbai Indians against CSK's old pros
Yuvraj Singh has the worst middle-overs dot-ball percentage of any batsman in IPL 2019. Will Mumbai replace him with Ishan Kishan?
May 17, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mohali
Why did Kings XI field three spinners? 'Pace off the ball', explains Ryan Harris
With three frontline spinners in the XI, the team managed to take the pace off the ball and defend a low total successfully, explains Ryan Harris
May 18, 2024
IPL 2019
Sam Curran takes four, but Mohammed Shami plays an equal hand in Delhi's downfall
Smart Stats reveal that Mohammed Shami's wickets were of as much worth as Sam Curran's
May 08, 2024
IPL 2019
Shreyas Iyer 'speechless' as Sam Curran seizes win with unnoticed hat-trick
England allrounder lives up to price tag after transforms contest with thrilling four-wicket burst
May 19, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mohali
Seven wickets for eight runs - the great Delhi capitulation
Delhi, within sight of victory against Kings XI Punjab, messed up their chase, and went from 144/3 to 152 all out - here's how it panned out
May 11, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mohali
Talking points - Did Chris Gayle's 'niggle' scuttle Delhi Capitals' plans?
Chris Gayle doesn't have a good record against the short ball in the IPL in recent years, but Kings XI didn't give Delhi a chance to see that
May 14, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mohali
Kings XI Punjab complete heist as Delhi Capitals lose 7 for 8
Sam Curran and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have come into the home XI, while Delhi Capitals have picked Avesh Khan in place of Amit Mishra
May 09, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Winless Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals in need of all-round lift
Royals will face a problem of plenty when it comes to juggling their overseas slots
May 11, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Chennai
We need to get that 'W' next to Rajasthan Royals' name - Ben Stokes
After three straight defeats, things could only get more difficult for Rajasthan Royals with the impending exodus of their England and Australia recruits
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019
Headbutt episode in the past for Warner and Bairstow
Sixteen months ago, they were sledging each other in the midst of an Ashes battle. Now, they're opening the batting and having fun
May 11, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Superstats
Why Nabi's contribution pipped Warner's
Smart Stats compares the contributions of the match's top three performers
May 14, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Chennai
Talking Points - MS Dhoni redefines 'par score' on dewy night
Just a week after spinners ruled against Royal Challengers in the tournament opener, the Rajasthan Royals quicks troubled Chennai Super Kings' top order
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers v RCB, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
'Nothing went right for us from ball one' - Virat Kohli
RCB's captain warned his team against getting stuck in predictable ways after their third defeat in a row
May 08, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Chennai
Vintage MS Dhoni turns the tables as Rajasthan Royals fall to third defeat
Chennai Super Kings picked four overseas players in their XI for the first time this season
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019
David Warner and Jonny Bairstow in record streak
All the records Sunrisers stacked up during the course of their highest IPL total
May 12, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, Mohali, IPL 2019
Fast bowling an Achilles heel for Kings XI against Capitals
Their pace attack's economy is the second-worst this season and Delhi's dynamic batting won't make it easy
May 19, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Talking Points: Don't bowl spin upfront to Warner
Warner and Bairstow's hot-streak has thwarted designs of the teams they've faced so far
May 08, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Bairstow, Warner in record stand as Royal Challengers Bangalore slump again
Royal Challengers made one change by bringing in 16-year-old legspinner Prayas Ray Barman for Navdeep Saini, while Sunrisers made two changes
May 18, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Delhi
Talking Points - Did Kolkata Knight Riders pick the right opening pair?
Sandeep Lamichhane made a belated first appearance of the season, and made an immediate impact, but did KKR play into his hands?
May 15, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019
Smart Stats: Why Agarwal's 43 was worth more than Rahul's 71
May 09, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019
Four overseas players not compulsory in CSK's rule book
Coach Fleming stresses on ability and not whether a player is from India or overseas; is happy with squad depth
May 10, 2024
IPL 2019
Scott Kuggeleijn slots in for injured Lungi Ngidi at Super Kings
With IPL rules only allowing replacements for injured players, Chennai have to do without one for David Willey
May 17, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Mohali
Another mankading incident averted as Krunal Pandya lets Mayank Agarwal off
A second incident in the first week of the IPL involving a bowler running out a batsman before delivering the ball was averted
May 17, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Delhi
Shaw's 99, Rabada's Super Over to the rescue as Delhi Capitals hold on
Capitals also brought in Hanuma Vihari and Harshal Patel, while Kolkata Knight Riders were forced into bringing in Nikhil Naik for the injured Sunil Narine
May 15, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Can Sunrisers Hyderabad overcome bowling woes against wounded Royal Challengers Bangalore?
Sunrisers' ever-reliable bowling attack that has orchestrated so many wins in the past seems to have gone off the rails somewhat
May 11, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Chennai
Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, a mighty test for misfiring Rajasthan Royals
Royals could have won both the matches they have lost, and now come up against the well-oiled Super Kings machine in their backyard
May 17, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019
The other Ashwin puts the brakes on Yuvraj
R Ashwin's tactical bowling switch paid dividends for Kings XI Punjab
May 17, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Mohali
Kings XI top-order aces chase after M Ashwin's 2 for 25
Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy left out for legspinner Murugan Ashwin; it was a forced change, according to Kings XI captain R Ashwin
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
The smart leggies, and the cost of Bairstow dropping Samson
Why the legspinners stood out in a high-scoring game, and how Samson benefited from a dropped catch
May 17, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, Indian Premier League 2019, Mohali
Mumbai, Kings XI look to put controversies behind, move up the table
Mumbai's middle-order batting has been a bit shaky, while Kings XI's recent home record against Rohit Sharma's men hasn't been too good
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Bhuvneshwar slips in the death overs, Royals reverse their 2018 trend
Rashid Khan was brought on early for one reason. And he did his job quickly
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Samson ton in vain after Warner-Bairstow fireworks
Sunrisers captain Kane Williamson recovered sufficiently from a shoulder injury to enter the XI in place of Shakib Al Hasan
May 17, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders, Indian Premier League 2019, Delhi
Need thick skin to take on 'absolute genius' Andre Russell, says Chris Morris
For the South African allrounder, the plans don't change when bowling at the death to someone like the Knight Riders star
May 15, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders, Indian Premier League 2019, Delhi
Delhi Capitals' agenda: bat smarter, find a way past Andre Russell
Against Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi might field Chris Morris, while Sandeep Lamichhane could well join Amit Mishra to make it a two-pronged legspin attack
May 18, 2024
RCB v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Superstats - A Bumrah special, and the drop that almost cost Mumbai Indians
Also, what does the Luck Index say about RCB's chances of winning of their lost Free Hit?
May 14, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
'We are playing IPL, not club cricket,' fumes Kohli after missed no-ball
RCB needed seven to win off the last ball, but they could get only one run. But had the no-ball been spotted, they would have got a free hit and an extra ball
May 10, 2024
RCB v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Talking Points - Bumrah swings see-saw game Mumbai's way
With Yuvraj Singh hitting sixes for fun, Yuzvendra Chahal could have let things slip. He didn't
May 11, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals, Hyderabad, IPL 2019
Spotlight on Smith and Warner as Royals look to breach Sunrisers' fortress
Sunrisers Hyderabad are still waiting on Kane Williamson's fitness, but the regular captain is likely to be good to go
May 16, 2024
RCB v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Bangalore
Mumbai hold on after Bumrah magic, no-ball controversy
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli opted to bowl first against Mumbai Indians, with a plan to chase well on a placid pitch
May 08, 2024
IPL 2019
Guptill happy to bide his time at Sunrisers
"When I come here I don't expect to play straight away," he said on the eve of Sunrisers' first home game of the season, against Rajasthan Royals
May 19, 2024
IPL 2019
Sidharth Monga: The spirit of cricket is not a substitute for the laws
It is typical of cricket to vilify a bowler's actions despite having behaved within the laws of the game
May 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Kolkata
'It's a fine line when you're bowling to Andre Russell' - Mike Hesson rues key let-off
King's XI coach admits lapse in 17th over cost his side the contest at Eden Gardens
May 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, Luck Index
Cricday Luck Index - Russell and the no-ball
The no-ball that reprieved Andre Russell ended up costing Kings XI Punjab 29 runs, according to ESPNcricinfo's Luck Index
May 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Talking Points: Kings XI dole out a freebie, Dre Russ maxes out
The Knight Riders opener strikes at a towering 259 against spinners in IPL Powerplays
May 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Sunil Narine makes it a first over to forget for Varun Chakravarthy
The Knight Riders opener smashed 25 runs in the mystery spinner's first over
May 19, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, Bengaluru, IPL 2019
Jasprit Bumrah could feature as Mumbai Indians look to get their season on track
The fast bowler bowled at full tilt on the eve of the match in Bengaluru, easing concerns over the left shoulder injury he sustained against Delhi Daredevils
May 08, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Andre Russell steals the show as Knight Riders make it two in two
Knight Riders field unchanged XI for their second game of the season
May 19, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Delhi
'We don't have team meetings. We don't plan' - Bravo
The allrounder said captain MS Dhoni advised him on how to bowl after he leaked 17 runs in his first over
May 19, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Delhi
Ponting defends decision to bat first early in the season
The Delhi Capitals coach said they would have ideally liked Shikhar Dhawan to score quicker
May 11, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, New Delhi
Talking Points: Why no Sandeep Lamichhane?
Delhi Capitals chose to play Rahul Tewatia and Amit Mishra ahead of the Nepal legspinner against Chennai Super Kings
May 19, 2024
Royals v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Jos Buttler dismissal deemed legal by MCC amid scrutiny of the Laws
'It was understandable' how Bruce Oxenford, the TV umpire, had seen fit to give Buttler out, state Guardians of the Laws
May 14, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, New Delhi
Bravo and Watson come up trumps against Delhi Capitals
Rare instance of both teams in an IPL game fielding just three overseas players
May 17, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Ashwin and Kings XI's chance to change the narrative
They face former IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders in their (E)den and a good performance could secure a spotlight that is much kinder than the one that is currently on them
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Lasith Malinga made available to Mumbai Indians after SLC change of heart
Paceman has been allowed to skip domestic one-day tournament to "play with much stronger opposition" in India
May 17, 2024
Royals v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Jaipur
FAQ - mankading, Ashwin v Buttler, the law and the spirit
Was R Ashwin acting within the laws of the game, was the right decision made by the third umpire, and other big questions following the drama in Jaipur
May 11, 2024
IPL 2019
'I played extraordinarily' in 2016 World T20 - R Ashwin makes white-ball case
The secret is to adapt, because mysteries get solved easily these days, feels the offspinner about the emerging bunch of young spinners
May 08, 2024
IPL 2019
SLC softens stance, Lasith Malinga likely to be available for Mumbai Indians' next two games
The paceman will then go back to play a domestic one-day tournament in a bid to get into the World Cup squad before returning to India
May 14, 2024
IPL 2019
Jasprit Bumrah's recovery going smoothly, says Mumbai Indians
It is understood that it was an impact injury and Mumbai exercised precaution, so Bumrah did not bat in the failed chase against Delhi
May 17, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Delhi
Can Super Kings work their magic away from spin-friendly Chepauk?
The nature of the Feroz Shah Kotla pitch will be of utmost interest, given Delhi's potent seam attack and Super Kings' wealth of spin options
May 18, 2024
Royals v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Drama in Jaipur as Jos Buttler mankaded by R Ashwin
Buttler goes off angry, Ashwin says his actions were 'instinctive'
May 17, 2024
Royals v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Ashwin 'ain't winning any spirit of cricket awards'
A mankading dismissal always brings out strong reactions, and it was no different when R Ashwin ran out Jos Buttler
May 10, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Ashwin's mankad sparks dramatic Royals collapse
The team chasing has won nine out of the last 15 T20I and IPL matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Talking points: Should Mumbai have unleashed Bumrah on Pant earlier?
Pant slams joint third-fastest IPL half-century, lifts Delhi's projected score from 165 to 213
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Talking points: Gayle turns middle overs into death overs
All the balls Rajasthan Royals bowled at him outside off didn't help their cause
May 18, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Jaipur
R Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane back in the spotlight
Both men are not often seen for India in limited-overs cricket but with the IPL, a tournament that seeps into the national conscious, they have a way to change that
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Pant-emonium at the Wankhede!
Pant scored 63 of his 78 runs on the leg side even though more than half the balls he faced had pitched outside the off stump
May 19, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Andre Russell lights up Eden Gardens
A floodlight malfunction meant a 13-minute delay in Kolkata, with the hosts in need of a miracle. Up stepped Andre Russell from the darkness to pull off the impossible.
May 16, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Worry lines all around as Bumrah injures his left shoulder
India's premier strike bowler picks up injury during Mumbai Indians' IPL 2019 game against Delhi Capitals
May 19, 2024
IPL 2019
Talking points: Has Sunrisers' game plan gotten stale?
Sunrisers had only ever lost two IPL games after putting up 180, but as we saw towards the closing stages of IPL 2018, their famed bowling unit is showing signs of cracking at the death.
May 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Sensational Rishabh Pant fires Delhi Capitals to emphatic win
May 17, 2024
KKR v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Kolkata
From Cape Town to Kolkata, David Warner completes the circle
Exactly a year after he allegedly told his opening partner to sandpaper a cricket ball, the Australian was back to doing what he does best
May 18, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Andre Russell magic stuns Sunrisers Hyderabad
Bairstow was handed the gloves on his IPL debut for SRH, with Bhuvneshwar making his captaincy debut
May 19, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Mumbai Indians face pace worries as rebranded Delhi Capitals press restart
Jason Behrendorff hasn't arrived in India yet, while Lasith Malinga and Adam Milne are already unavailable for the two-time champions
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Can Delhi Capitals' Big Four turn their fortunes around?
The all-Indian batting core of Shaw, Dhawan, Iyer and Pant could hold the key as the Capitals look to rebound from a poor 2018 campaign
May 19, 2024
IPL 2019
'Being defensive effectively allows me to get wickets' - Gurney
What he lacks in raw pace, Gurney makes up for with his wily variations. And he's always adding to his bag of tricks
May 15, 2024
IPL 2019
Williamson to lead Sunrisers despite Warner's availability
India fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named the franchise's vice-captain
May 10, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Kane Williamson in doubt as Sunrisers Hyderabad travel to KKR's Eden
The onus is now on David Warner and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to stall a well-rounded Kolkata Knight Riders in their backyard
May 16, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Can Vijay Shankar solve Sunrisers' middle-order issues?
He's begun to find his feet as an India player, and a couple of startling stats suggest he could do the job at No. 4 in the IPL as well
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019
Dhoni unhappy with Chepauk pitch, says it needs to get "a lot better"
Virat Kohli says neither team would have enjoyed batting on the slow surface, especially in a T20 contest
May 16, 2024
CSK v RCB, IPL 2019, Chennai
Harbhajan Singh turns back the clock
The offspinner endured his worst IPL last season, and had hardly played serious cricket since then, but on a helpful surface he took the new ball and performed all his old tricks
May 08, 2024
CSK v RCB, IPL 2019
Talking Points: RCB mis-read the pitch
Spinners took 10 out of 13 wickets that fell as CSK got their combination and tactics right in the season opener
May 16, 2024
IPL 2019
RCB crumble against spin as CSK win IPL 2019 opener
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May 13, 2024
IPL 2019 news
Malinga to miss Mumbai Indians' first six IPL matches
As he is out for over a third of the season, Malinga himself suggested Mumbai may be better off replacing him for the entire tournament
May 11, 2024
Mumbai Indians
Concerns for Mumbai's pace attack as Adam Milne pulls out of the IPL
The New Zealand fast bowler is believed to be nursing a heel injury
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Super Kings v Royal Challengers: The derby dossier
It's been a while since this blockbuster came round to the MA Chidambaram stadium and here's are all the reasons why you should go gaga over it
May 08, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Chennai
Royal Challengers Bangalore look to break five-year duck against Chennai Super Kings
The rivalry between Dhoni's three-time champions and Kohli's men has always been a fiery one, and the perfect match-up to start IPL 2019 off with
May 10, 2024
CSK v RCB, IPL 2019, Chennai
Don't care if I'm judged on not winning the IPL - Virat Kohli
'Obviously, you want to win," the RCB captain said in response to criticism of his captaincy. 'I am doing what I am supposed to do.'
May 14, 2024
IPL 2019
How Chennai Super Kings kept the whistle alive
Varun Shetty explores the uniquely symbiotic relationship between the IPL's most popular franchise and its intensely passionate fans
May 08, 2024
IPL 2019 news
South Africa quicks Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi ruled out of IPL
While it's a shoulder injury that sees Nortje out of the IPL, CSK will miss Ngidi due to a side-strain picked up during South Africa's ODIs against Sri Lanka
May 16, 2024
IPL news
Steven Smith targeting return to action in Rajasthan Royals' season opener
The suspended Australia batsman underwent shoulder surgery earlier this year, leading to questions on his match readiness
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Chennai to host 2019 IPL final on May 12
On Tuesday, the BCCI released the schedule for the second half of the IPL - till May 5 - but left out the knockout phase
May 12, 2024
IPL 2019
'I will surely be opening in all the games' - Rohit Sharma
Rohit had batted mostly at Nos. 3, 4 and 5 last season for a combined 12 innings out of 14 and managed only 286 runs in all, his poorest tally in an IPL season
May 17, 2024
India news
'I am no slouch' in white-ball cricket - R Ashwin
He looks set to miss the World Cup bus, having been out of India's ODI side for nearly two years, but the offspinner isn't ready to think of himself as Test-only player yet
May 14, 2024
IPL 2019
No cap on India players' IPL participation ahead of World Cup - Virat Kohli
The RCB captain feels responsibility for managing workloads would lie with the players themselves, a view shared by coaches Ashish Nehra and Gary Kirsten
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Poor decision-making has cost RCB in big matches - Virat Kohli
The RCB captain also admitted last season's marketing campaign - this year the cup is ours - may not have been the wisest move
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore to kick off IPL 2019
BCCI has only released the schedule for the first two weeks, owing to a clash with the general elections in India
May 08, 2024
India news
BCCI set to run women's T20 exhibition games during IPL 2019
Where last year's exercise was a one-off match, the board is mulling a three-match series this year, featuring a number of top Indian and international players
May 14, 2024
IPL 2019
Rajasthan Royals could become the England fan's IPL team, claims Liam Livingstone
May 19, 2024
Ireland in India 2019
Ireland-Afghanistan tour dates adjusted to avoid clash with IPL
The tour, comprising a three T20Is, five ODIs and one Test, was earlier set to conclude on March 23, but will now end on March 19, with the first ever Test between the two sides
May 19, 2024
IPL 2019
Paddy Upton appointed Rajasthan Royals coach
This is his second stint with the franchise, having earlier led them to the IPL semi-finals in 2013
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
IPL 2019 to be played entirely in India, will begin on March 23
The full schedule likely in February but Chennai will host the tournament opener and the final
May 12, 2024
IPL 2019 news
Paddy Upton set to return as Rajasthan Royals head coach
He had taken up a similar role with the IPL franchise from 2013 to 2015
May 17, 2024
IPL Auction 2019
Newsfile: 'Still have fire in the belly' - Yuvraj Singh
Set to play for his sixth IPL franchise, the 37-year hopes the upcoming season will be his best ever
May 17, 2024
IPL auction
IPL 2019 auction: The list of sold and unsold players
Which team picked up which player, and who did not receive a bid? Here's the list
May 11, 2024
IPL auction
Live blog - IPL 2019 auction
Follow all the action from the IPL 2019 auction, as it happens
May 15, 2024
IPL Auction 2019
Curran and Unadkat are IPL millionaires, Hetmyer to RCB
Loads of interest in Indian fast bowlers, some bumper winners among West Indies players, and Dube, Chakravarthy draw big bucks among local stars
May 09, 2024
IPL Auction 2019
Harry Gurney on IPL deal: My wife said 'You've been sold!' and my phone went berserk
The English left-arm seamer was about to go and celebrate his wedding anniversary when he heard he had been picked up in the auction
May 09, 2024
IPL 2019
Eoin Morgan, Rassie van der Dussen make late entries to IPL auction
England's limited-overs captain and the explosive South Africa batsman are among five additions to the auction list
May 17, 2024
IPL 2019
Yuvraj, Steyn, Malinga in pool of 346 players for IPL auction
Nine overseas players have opted for the maximum base price of 2 crore, with none of the Indians choosing that category
May 15, 2024
IPL news
KXIP rope in Ryan Harris and Craig McMillan as coaches
Harris will serve as the team's bowling coach, while McMillan has been hired as a fielding coach
May 18, 2024
IPL auction
Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Finch opt out of IPL auction
Sam Curran is among nine capped players to list themselves at the maximum base price of INR 2 crore, while Lasith Malinga hopes to return as a player
May 16, 2024
IPL 2019
Availability of players more important than IPL venue - Delhi Capitals CEO
At an event to rename the Daredevils, Parth Jindal indicated his franchise might not show much interest in English or Australian players, since they were set to leave early
May 19, 2024
Indian Premier League 2019
Joe Root on Delhi Daredevils' radar as Sourav Ganguly praises matchwinning hundred
Franchise co-owner alerted to England captain's prowess in tweet from former India captain
May 09, 2024
Australia news
Australia players to have only limited IPL role
Those named in the World Cup squad will have to attend a preparation camp and play warm-up matches in early May
May 14, 2024
IPL news
Sunrisers retain David Warner for IPL 2019, Wriddhiman Saha released
Sunrisers completely retained their bowling unit, while offloading the England duo of Hales and Jordan
May 09, 2024
Australia news
Starc released from IPL amid Australia contracts debate
Starc will be part of a star-studded New South Wales attack as Australia frontline quicks tune up for the India Tests
May 16, 2024
IPL 2019
IPL 2019 likely to start early to give India break before World Cup
CoA receptive to team management's request for rest, but reportedly unhappy with overseas Test results and Shastri's comments
May 19, 2024
IPL 2019
Sunrisers Hyderabad confirm trading 'unsettled' Shikhar Dhawan
The franchise has said the opening batsman was unhappy with the amount it paid him at last year's IPL auction
May 19, 2024
IPL 2019
Sehwag parts ways with Kings XI Punjab
Franchise owners keen to allow newly appointed head coach Mike Hesson to build his own support staff and strategy
May 19, 2024