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Mahela Jayawardene: Middle-overs batting could ‘still improve’ but pretty happy how things are

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News The Mumbai Indians’ head coach says his batters have adapted well to the challenge of playing on slow wickets in Chennai The Mumbai Indians’ head coach Mahela Jayawardene feels that his batters have adapted well to the challenge of playing on slow wickets in Chennai, but there are areas where the team could “still … Read more Mahela Jayawardene: Middle-overs batting could ‘still improve’ but pretty happy how things are

South Australia cut five players after winless season

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News The state finished bottom of the Sheffield Shield and Marsh Cup and will look to revamp their squad this winter Jason Gillespie has begun the process of revamping South Australia’s squad after their winless season by cutting five players ahead of what is expected to be recruitment from other states during the winter. Tom … Read more South Australia cut five players after winless season

Australians at the IPL: Glenn Maxwell’s revival, David Warner’s challenge, quicks go the distance

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News Catch up with how the Australian names have gone in the opening stages of this year’s IPL Maxwell’s revival Last year’s IPL was a forgettable one for Glenn Maxwell as he tallied just 108 runs in 11 innings for Kings XI – without hitting a single six – and was subsequently let go. That … Read more Australians at the IPL: Glenn Maxwell’s revival, David Warner’s challenge, quicks go the distance

IPL 2021: Who is Lukman Meriwala, the Pacer Who Made His Debut for Delhi Capitals Against PBKS?

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IPL 2021 Full Coverage | IPL 2021 Schedule | IPL 2021 Points Tally However, it hasn’t been an easy ride for the left-arm pacer, who was the leading wicket-taker for his side in the 2013/14 season which Baroda won. Meriwala had given up cricket to take up fabrication work in Sarnar village of Gujarat. However, he kept making attempts … Read more IPL 2021: Who is Lukman Meriwala, the Pacer Who Made His Debut for Delhi Capitals Against PBKS?

Glenn Maxwell Shines Again for RCB and It’s Raining Memes on Preity Zinta’s Punjab Kings

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Memes tweeted by @OnlyforPrabhass / @HaramiParindey. Glenn Maxwell donned the Orange Cap on Sunday after he smashed a brisk 78 off 49 for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Kolkata Knight Riders, taking his score tally to 176 in just 3 matches in IPL 2021. Australian power-hitter Glenn Maxwell seems to have found his mojo back ever … Read more Glenn Maxwell Shines Again for RCB and It’s Raining Memes on Preity Zinta’s Punjab Kings

IPL 2021: Can’t rely on just boundaries, rotating strike is crucial on slow tracks, says VVS Laxman | Cricket News – Times of India

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CHENNAI: Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman rued that his batsmen could not rotate the strike when getting boundaries was tough against Mumbai Indians bowlers on a tough Chepauk wicket. Chasing a modest 151-run target, SRH could manage only 137 in 19.4 overs as their batsmen struggled to score runs in the middle overs on Saturday. … Read more IPL 2021: Can’t rely on just boundaries, rotating strike is crucial on slow tracks, says VVS Laxman | Cricket News – Times of India

IPL 2021: Jasprit Bumrah one of the best death bowlers, says Trent Boult | Cricket News – Times of India

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CHENNAI: Jasprit Bumrah is “one the best death bowlers” in the game, gushed star New Zealand seamer Trent Boult after the Indian pace spearhead yet again played a key role in Mumbai Indians‘ triumph against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bumrah conceded only 14 runs in his four overs and took one wicket as MI bowled out SRH … Read more IPL 2021: Jasprit Bumrah one of the best death bowlers, says Trent Boult | Cricket News – Times of India

Where and when to watch RCB vs KKR live match at 3.30 PM IST on April 18, 2021

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News How, where and when to watch Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders live match at 3.30 PM IST on April 18, 2021 Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are occupying the second position after two round of games, will have their sights set on a third win in a row when they face the Kolkata … Read more Where and when to watch RCB vs KKR live match at 3.30 PM IST on April 18, 2021

‘Chris Morris’ bowling, not batting, was our target: Kumar Sangakkara

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In January this year, Rajasthan Royals appointed former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara as director of cricket to oversee the cricketing ecosystem of the franchise and to “motivate, challenge and inspire our players and coaches that will translate to success on the field.” In February, Royals created a splash at the Players Auction by securing … Read more ‘Chris Morris’ bowling, not batting, was our target: Kumar Sangakkara

‘Sack it, I’m going to try and rip it’ – Matt Parkinson on his ball-of-the-century contender

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News Lancashire legspinner’s jaffa went viral on Friday and earned him praise from Shane Warne Matt Parkinson, the Lancashire legspinner, became a social-media star on Friday after bowling a ball-of-the-century contender to Northamptonshire’s Adam Rossington in a County Championship fixture at Old Trafford, the delivery evoking memories of Shane Warne’s dismissal of Mike Gatting at … Read more ‘Sack it, I’m going to try and rip it’ – Matt Parkinson on his ball-of-the-century contender