Cricket

Updated on Mar 28, 2023 08:13 PM IST

Ben Stokes is recovering from a knee injury and will be managing the knock throughout the IPL season.

There has been significant excitement generated around the presence of Ben Stokes at the Chepauk Stadium(CSK)

Broadcast wars: Will you be going digital or sticking to TV this IPL?

Competitive advertising, innovations and promises galore. With two separate broadcasters to stream IPL live for the first time in India, viewers can’t have it any better.

Gujarat Titans squad celebrates with the IPL trophy(ANI)

Published on Mar 28, 2023 08:58 PM IST

ByRasesh Mandani, Mumbai

'Not just about Dada': Nitish Rana's stunning reply on Dhoni vs Kohli vs Ganguly

KKR captain Nitish Rana stunned onlookers with his unexpected reply to a question on Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly ahead of IPL 2023.

Nitish Rana was appointed KKR's captaincy replacement for Shreyas Iyer for IPL 2023. (Twitter)

Published on Mar 28, 2023 06:34 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

‘He delivered milk packets’: Ex-MI star reveals unheard story about Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma will hope for a better outing after failing to slam a single half-century in the previous edition.

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma(IPL)

Updated on Mar 28, 2023 10:10 PM IST

'Umran not in WC plans and Dhawan there? Bumrah getting crores...': BCCI blasted

Moments after the revelation of the player contract list, BCCI were blasted with queries pertaining to the three players and their role in the World Cup plan for India.

Umran Malik; Jasprit Bumrah; Shikhar Dhawan

Published on Mar 28, 2023 09:03 AM IST

'Virat Kohli was cocky, arrogant': De Villiers' honest confession; Gayle reacts

AB de Villiers, who shared the dressing room with Kohli for IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore, still distinctly remembers his first very impression of the star India batter. And it is not a pleasant one.

AB de Villiers; Virat Kohli; Chris Gayle

Updated on Mar 28, 2023 12:13 PM IST

'Great that money has come but...': Ganguly's point-blank ultimatum to Hardik

The former India captain had a message for Hardik Pandya as the all-rounder cemented his place in the limited-overs side over the past few months.

Published on Mar 28, 2023 03:52 PM IST

Ashwin's razor-sharp reply to 'why don't we back Samson' question: ‘I’m not…'

Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals teammate Ravichandran Ashwin addressed the wicketkeeper-batter's absence from Team India squads in recent past.

Ravichandran Ashwin; Sanju Samson(YouTube/File)

Published on Mar 28, 2023 04:48 PM IST

Lucknow Super Giants spinner Ravi Bishnoi hopes IPL adds to his growth story

The 22-year-old, bought by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹4 crore, is expected to play in Saturday’s first game against Delhi Capitals. A strong IPL showing can be a big career boost

Ravi Bishnoi in action for the India U-19 team(TWITTER)

Published on Mar 28, 2023 09:12 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

'… even when he got caught up in a fight': Raina recalls insane Dhoni IPL moment

The former CSK all-rounder recalled an insane moment featuring MS Dhoni during the Indian Premier League.

Published on Mar 28, 2023 07:20 PM IST

'Australians love to hate him': Hazlewood's audacious remark on India star

The Australia bowler had an interesting remark on Team India's star batter during a conversation on the RCB podcast.

Published on Mar 28, 2023 06:02 PM IST

Kohli's heart-touching reply after De Villiers' teary-eyed post makes fans weep

RCB inducted the ex-South Africa all-rounder, and Chris Gayle in the RCB Hall of Fame, also retiring their jerseys De Villiers (17) and Gayle (333) forever from its roster.

Virat Kohli unveils a special T-shirt with the portrait of former teammate AB de Villiers during RCB Unbox event(PTI)

Published on Mar 28, 2023 05:11 PM IST

IPL's new power players have big shoes to fill

With the retirements of Pollard, Bravo and Gayle, the onus will now be on a new generation to keep the big hits coming.

Published on Mar 28, 2023 05:00 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

Watch: After Gayle says 'Kohli kept blocking', video of the same floods internet

Chris Gayle on Tuesday recalled Virat Kohli's stunning gesture for him during The Universe Boss' maiden season with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.

Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli played 7 seasons together at RCB. (IPL/Twitter)

Published on Mar 28, 2023 03:52 PM IST

'I'm 10 times better bowler...': India pacer on Srikkanth's old 'misfit' remark

It did take four years though, but an Indian pacer, now out of reckoning from making a comeback to the national side, has responded to a criticism made against him by India legend Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

Updated on Mar 28, 2023 06:07 PM IST

Watch: Hussey's unmissable reaction after Dhoni monster six makes crowd go nuts

MS Dhoni is completely focussed on preparations for what could be his final season in the IPL and he is providing some fireworks in the nets itself for his beloved CSK fans.

Dhoni whipped the crowd into a frenzy with the shot(CSK)

Updated on Mar 28, 2023 02:36 PM IST

Watch: AUS batter hurls bat, kicks gloves in anger after run-out at non-striker

The incident took place in Tasmanian Southern Cricket Association [SCA] first grade grand final played between Claremont and New Norfolk last week.

Updated on Mar 28, 2023 04:09 PM IST

AUS media's 'ridiculous' tweet on ICC's new Indore pitch verdict irks Indians

Following the big news on Monday, an Australian media website called the act “ridiculous” which left Indian fans irked while a former Australia coach gave a brutal reaction.

India vs Australia Indore Test match (left); India skipper Rohit Sharma

Published on Mar 28, 2023 01:53 PM IST

Rain washes out 2nd ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka

Heavy rain fell throughout the day and by the scheduled start of 2 p.m. local time, the covers were on and large pools of water already had formed in the outfield.

The latest a match could start was 7:02 p.m. but it already was clear that with rain still falling a large puddles in some parts of Hagley Oval, no play would be possible.(Getty Images)

Published on Mar 28, 2023 01:48 PM IST

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'Duao me yaad rakhna...': Fans split over Nitish Rana being made KKR captain

Nitish Rana will be leading the Kolkata Knight Riders in the absence of Shreyas Iyer in the 2023 season of the IPL.

Published on Mar 28, 2023 01:26 PM IST

Watch: Jadeja delights CSK fans with unexpected move during practice

Ravindra Jadeja has shown in the buildup to IPL 2023 that he has moved well past the problems that had led to him walking out CSK's team hotel last season.

Jadeja seems completely focused on the preparations for the 2023 season(CSK Twitter)

Published on Mar 28, 2023 12:00 PM IST

'Rohit has a close eye on him': Ganguly names DC youngster 'ready for India'

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who is now serving as the director of cricket for Delhi Capitals, already sees one of the young talents at his franchise making it to the Indian side, again.

India captain Rohit Sharma; Sourav Ganguly

Updated on Mar 28, 2023 01:54 PM IST

Styris' blockbuster reaction on viral Dhoni video perfectly sums up CSK captain

MS Dhoni phenomenon was once again evident from a video shared by CSK on Monday as the team gears up for the 2023 season of the IPL and New Zealand great Scott Styris perfectly summed up the viral video and the man.

Published on Mar 28, 2023 11:08 AM IST

'Virat played with stitches and got a 100': Bangar recalls Kohli classic

RCB's quest for maiden IPL glory will heavily rely on talismanic batter and their former skipper Virat Kohli.

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore Virat Kohli(AFP/File Photo)

Published on Mar 28, 2023 10:21 AM IST

Abdul Razzaq namedrops Sachin Tendulkar's teammate as ‘most dangerous player’

According to Pakistan's Abdul Razzaq, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar was not the most dangerous player in the Indian lineup during his playing days. The ex-Pakistan all-rounder got the better of Tendulkar on six occasions in ODIs.

The ex-Pakistan all-rounder got the better of Tendulkar on six occasions in ODIs(Getty Images)

Published on Mar 28, 2023 09:06 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

Gill to open, Rashid key for Hardik: GT’s strongest possible XI for IPL 2023

Gujarat Titans made some smart additions in the IPL 2023 Auction, acquiring bowlers Shivam Mavi and Joshua little for ₹6 crores and ₹4.40 crores respectively.

Shubman Gill and David Miller of Gujarat Titans celebrate win during the final of the TATA Indian Premier League 2022.(Saikat Das / Sportzpics for IPL)

Published on Mar 28, 2023 08:41 AM IST

Captain Shadab Khan, Saim Ayub shine as Pakistan deny Afghanistan clean sweep

Pakistan finally came good without five rested frontline players to post a challenging 182-7 then bowled out Afghanistan for 116 with 8 balls remaining.

Published on Mar 28, 2023 07:40 AM IST

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Who will open with KL Rahul? A look at LSG's strongest possible XI for IPL 2023

Quinton De Kock's unavailability might pave the way for either Kyle Mayers or Deepak Hooda to open the innings for Lucknow Super Giants (KSG) with skipper KL Rahul at IPL 2023.

KL Rahul, captain of Lucknow Super Giants with teammate Quinton De Kock (IPL)

Published on Mar 28, 2023 07:11 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi