Indian Premier League (IPL): News

SRK to support the toddler in viral Muzaffarpur station video

Last week, a heart-wrenching video of a toddler trying to wake his dead mother at a railway station in Bihar went viral, thereby highlighting the unfathomable plight of migrant workers amid the ongoing coronavirus-induced lockdown restrictions.

Smith wants to play IPL if World T20 gets postponed

Australian batsman Steve Smith expressed his interest in playing the Indian Premier League if the impending T20 World Cup gets deferred.

#ThisDayThatYear: Rajasthan Royals script history, win inaugural IPL edition

On this day in 2008, Rajasthan Royals became the first team to win the Indian Premier League title.

Shah Rukh Khan to support cyclone-ravaged West Bengal

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has come forward to support the people of West Bengal, who are currently reeling under the aftermath of the catastrophic Amphan cyclone.

29 May 2020

Virat Kohli

#ThisDayThatYear: David Warner leads SRH to maiden IPL title

On this day in 2016, Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched their maiden Indian Premier League title.

Pat Cummins backs IPL if T20 World Cup is delayed

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) would be a "great fit" for the October window if the ICC T20 World Cup is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Kolkata Knight Riders a family to me: Sunil Narine

West Indian spinner Sunil Narine expressed his love for the Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.

#ThisDayThatYear: Chennai Super Kings announce comeback with third IPL title

On this day in 2018, Chennai Super kings clinched a third Indian Premier League title.

ICC T20 World Cup 2020 set to be postponed

The ICC T20 World Cup is likely to be postponed till 2022, however, no official announcement has been made yet.

26 May 2020

Virat Kohli

Advantage to have a skipper like Kohli, says Shubman Gill

Team India youngster Shubman Gill has praised skipper Virat Kohli.

#ThisDayThatYear: A maiden IPL title for Mumbai Indians

On this day in 2013, Mumbai Indians won their first ever Indian Premier League title.

Happy Birthday, Sunil Narine: A look at his achievements

West Indian cricketer Sunil Narine has turned 32 today.

25 May 2020

BCCI

Sports should return to spread positivity: Shikhar Dhawan

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan believes the return of sports could ward off the negative elements once the coronavirus pandemic ends.

I can still play international cricket: Harbhajan Singh

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes he is still proficient enough to play for Team India.

24 May 2020

India

Indian government to decide fate of IPL: Kiren Rijiju

India's Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju, on Sunday, clarified that any decision regarding the commencement of Indian Premier League (IPL) will be taken by the government.

#ThisDayThatYear: Adam Gilchrist's Deccan Chargers clinch the IPL title

On this day in 2009, Deccan Chargers became the second team to win an Indian Premier League title.

IPL has helped English cricket grow, says Jos Buttler

England's wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler feels the Indian Premier League (IPL) has helped English cricket grow over the years.

22 May 2020

Virat Kohli

#NewsBytesExplainer: Will split captaincy work for Team India?

Former England captain Nasser Hussain recently voiced his opinion on the long-standing debate of split captaincy.

Cricket boards should stop sending players to IPL: Allan Border

Former Australian skipper Allan Border believes the Indian Premier League (IPL) should not be given precedence over the T20 World Cup.

David Warner says international calendar will decide his BBL participation

Australian batsman David Warner feels his participation in the Big Bash League (BBL) would depend on how the international calendar pans out on cricket's resumption amid the coronavirus pandemic.

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri optimistic about IPL 2020: Details here

BCCI Chief Executive Officer Rahul Johri claimed cricketing activities can start only after the monsoon but is optimistic about the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 happening this year.

October-November window could belong to IPL, says Anshuman Gaekwad

BCCI Apex Council member Anshuman Gaekwad said the ICC T20 World Cup which is supposed to be held this year, seems unlikely to go ahead.

#NewBytesExplainer: India to bank on Hardik Pandya in T20 WC

Hardik Pandya is touted as India's greatest all-rounder in today's time.

Ponting is best coach I have ever met: Ishant Sharma

Indian pace spearhead Ishant Sharma heaped praise on Ricky Ponting, terming him the best coach he has worked with.

Rahul Dravid advises athletes to use this lockdown break wisely

Batting legend Rahul Dravid believes the nationwide lockdown has given a breathing space to athletes.

Top five innings in Indian Premier League finals

The Indian Premier League (IPL) offers some ground-breaking action in every season.

17 May 2020

BCCI

Mike Hesson hopeful of IPL taking place this year

Mike Hesson, Royal Challengers Bangalore's director of cricket operations, is still hopeful of the Indian Premier League (IPL) taking place this year despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Lucky to have started my journey under Dhoni: du Plessis

Former South African skipper Faf du Plessis feels lucky to have commenced his journey in the sport with Chennai Super Kings.

CSK against idea of staging Indians-only IPL: Reports

Chennai Super Kings are not in favor of staging the Indian Premier League (IPL) with only Indians.

12 May 2020

BCCI

BCCI could lose Rs. 4,000 crore if IPL gets canceled

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Treasurer Arun Dhumal revealed the board could incur huge losses if Indian Premier League (IPL) gets called-off.

#ThisDayThatYear: A fourth IPL title for Mumbai Indians

On this day in 2019, Mumbai Indians clinched yet another Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings in the final.

11 May 2020

BCCI

Official explains why BCCI doesn't allow participation in foreign leagues

An official of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has responded to the suggestion of Suresh Raina that Indian players should be allowed to participate in overseas leagues.

Archer labels Rahul as toughest T20 batsman he's bowled to

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has picked India's KL Rahul as the best T20 batsman he has ever bowled to.

10 May 2020

BCCI

IPL 2020: UAE offer to host the tournament

The Emirates Cricket Board has offered to host the 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) in UAE.

#ThisDayThatYear: Balaji becomes the first bowler to clinch IPL hat-trick

On this day, former Indian bowler Laxmipathy Balaji scripted history in the inaugural edition of Indian Premier League.

10 May 2020

Virat Kohli

I have been keen on improving mental state: Virat Kohli

Indian skipper Virat Kohli revealed that he has always focused on mental health, regardless of the pandemic.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Reasons why Ashwin could make a comeback in T20Is

Ravichandran Ashwin has been the mainstay spinner for India in the longest format since 2014.

08 May 2020

India

I feel the pressure during first few deliveries: MS Dhoni

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is renowned for handling his nerves well during crunch situations.

'MS Dhoni is back,' tweets Chennai Super Kings

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is spending quality time with his family in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

Raina's domestic performances were not suffice for comeback: MSK Prasad

Former chairman of Indian selection committee MSK Prasad believes Suresh Raina did not score enough runs in domestic circuit in order to stage a national comeback.