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SunRisers to face Rajasthan in a do-or-die battle

22 Oct 2020 09:45 AM IST

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be looking to keep their playoff hopes alive when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 40th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The Steve Smith-led Royals are placed sixth in the standings with eight points and

How foreign players have changed the fate of their teams

22 Oct 2020 09:43 AM IST

It is noteworthy that during this edition of the Indian Premier League, many teams could not properly utilise their foreign players. However, whenever these players got a chance, they exhibited exhilarating performances and transformed their teams. KKR, Kings XI Punjab, and RCB being some examples of the teams laden to

Siraj, Gurkeerat guide RCB to a massive win over KKR

22 Oct 2020 09:37 AM IST

Chasing a small target of 85, RCB openers Padikkal and Finch provided a solid start to the side as they put on 46 runs for the first wicket. RCB clinch second spot in the points table

PREMIER LEAGUE: 8 COVID CASES IN LATEST ROUND OF TESTING

21 Oct 2020 10:26 AM IST

The Premier League has informed that eight people had returned positive results in its latest round of coronavirus tests conducted on players and staff last week. In a statement, the league on Monday said that the individuals who had tested positive for Covid-19 would now self-isolate for 10 days. “The

DIJK’S INJURY BIG BLOW FOR LIVERPOOL: HENDERSON

21 Oct 2020 10:24 AM IST

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has admitted that the loss of Virgil van Dijk is a big blow for the Reds. The Reds’ No.4 requires surgery on the knee injury he sustained during last Saturday’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park and has stated in a post on social media that he

AUCKLAND FAST BOWLER BEN LISTER BECOMES FIRST COVID-19 SUBSTITUTE

21 Oct 2020 10:22 AM IST

Auckland seamer Ben Lister has become the first Covid-19 replacement to be used in cricket. He was called in as replacement for batsman Mark Chapman before the start of the Plunket Shield match against Otago. Chapman reported feeling ill on Monday and underwent a Covid-19 test with Lister being designated

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: A BIG CHALLENGE AMID THE PANDEMIC

21 Oct 2020 10:20 AM IST

UEFA has assured that it is prepared to tackle the worst situations if Covid hits any team. As per the UEFA guidelines, a neutral venue will be chosen if there are travel restrictions in place for a host city. The UEFA Champions League has returned. While the glory associated with

RCB face rejuvenated Kolkata in return fixture

21 Oct 2020 10:17 AM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to maintain the momentum they generated from a morale-boosting win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last outing when they face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their return fixture of the IPL here on Wednesday. New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson roared into the

DHAWAN’S CENTURY GOES IN VAIN AS KXIP VANQUISHES DELHI

21 Oct 2020 10:16 AM IST

Chasing 165, KXIP got off to a bad start as the side lost skipper K.L. Rahul (15) in the third over of the innings. But Pooran and Maxwell brought the team back in the game. With this win, KXIP has gone to the fifth position in the points table.

Rejuvenated KXIP aim to settle scores with Delhi

20 Oct 2020 07:35 AM IST

After a memorable double Super Over win against reigning champions Mumbai Indians (MI), a rejuvenated Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) will aim to carry their momentum and keep their chances of making it to the playoffs alive when they meet table toppers Delhi Capitals (DC) here on Tuesday. Led by KL

ANIL KUMBLE: THE UNDERRATED LEGEND

20 Oct 2020 07:33 AM IST

Determined, driven, dignified, and intense, Anil Kumble is one of the greatest cricketers India has produced. Tall and lanky, he had a long runup and the aggression of a fast bowler. His will to win was unsurpassed and the batsmen knew that there won’t be a drop in intensity whether

BLITZKRIEG YOUNGSTERS WHO ARE CHANGING THE FACADE OF IPL 2020

20 Oct 2020 07:32 AM IST

The richest cricket league in the world — the Indian Premier League— has also been the premier platform to showcase one’s cricketing ability. Over the last 12 years of the IPL, many uncapped players have made their presence felt in the muchacclaimed tournament and forced the selectors to consider their