All posts tagged: IPL season

LSG not shocked by Rishabh Pant’s resignation as skipper, admit need for ‘leadership reset’: ‘Everyone knew that’

LSG not shocked by Rishabh Pant’s resignation as skipper, admit need for ‘leadership reset’: ‘Everyone knew that’

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Rishabh Pant has made a significant call following another disappointing season for Lucknow Super Giants, stepping down as captain after the franchise finished at the bottom of the table. The decision came even before the season had officially concluded, underlining the growing scrutiny around his leadership after LSG’s early elimination from playoff contention. Rishabh Pant has stepped down as LSG captain. (REUTERS) In many ways, the move felt inevitable. Lucknow have endured two underwhelming campaigns in a row, failing to live up to expectations despite assembling a strong squad. Pant, meanwhile, struggled to make the desired impact with the bat, and the weight of his INR 27 crore price tag only intensified the spotlight. With results not going LSG’s way and questions mounting over both the team’s performances and his own form, Pant’s decision brings an end to a difficult chapter for the franchise. LSG director of cricket Tom Moody threw his weight behind the decision, saying the wicketkeeper-batter needsto focus on rediscovering his best form after a difficult couple of seasons, both personally and …

RJ Mahvash breaks silence on unfollowing Yuzvendra Chahal, dispels dating rumours: ‘Like two friends had an argument…’

RJ Mahvash breaks silence on unfollowing Yuzvendra Chahal, dispels dating rumours: ‘Like two friends had an argument…’

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Rumours of a budding romance between RJ Mahvash and Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal made headlines last year. While the duo has never officially confirmed their relationship, consistently referring to each other as friends, the two unfollowed each other in January. Now, months later, Mahvash has finally opened up about their current equation in a chat with Pinkvilla on their podcast channel. RJ Mahvash talked about her equation with Yuzvendra Chahal. What RJ Mahvash said When RJ Mahvash was asked about her and the cricketer following and unfollowing each other on social media, she dismissed it as nothing much to talk about. She said, “People have a habit of making a fuss over small things. It is not such a big deal when you go through it. Like two friends had an argument and they follow-unfollowed each other. And the matter ends there. In fact, when you are comfortable talk absolute nonsense with friends, you should not hold any grudges against them. So I would always wish him all the best and my best wishes will …

Ian Bishop ‘mind-blown’ by Devdutt Padikkal’s IPL 2026 re-invention: ‘Virat was good, Sai good but DDP blew me away’

Ian Bishop ‘mind-blown’ by Devdutt Padikkal’s IPL 2026 re-invention: ‘Virat was good, Sai good but DDP blew me away’

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Devdutt Padikkal has shown this IPL season that he has shifted up a gear, becoming a key part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting line-up. Known earlier for his elegant strokeplay, he has added more range to his game this year, handling short-pitched bowling better and showing a more fearless intent from the outset. That change has allowed him to play with greater freedom in the powerplay and keep the scoreboard moving. Across his IPL career, he has maintained a strike rate of a little over 130, but this season he has taken it to another level, striking at 184.07. The improvement has given RCB a strong start in several innings and eased pressure on the middle order. His ability to adapt to different match situations has stood out, making him one of the more impactful batters in the tournament so far for Royal Challengers Bengaluru this season; his overall impact is clearly visible now. Devdutt Pakdikkal has bee in incredible form in IPL this year. (PTI) In the last match against Gujarat Titans, he raised …

Former India pacer slams Chennai Super Kings bowler’s poor form in IPL 2026

Former India pacer slams Chennai Super Kings bowler’s poor form in IPL 2026

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3 min readApr 6, 2026 09:09 PM IST Chennai Super Kings have endured a torrid patch early on in the IPL 2026 season, with three defeats exposing a chunk of problems within the five-time champions’ squad. While the inexperience of the bowling attack and the collective failures of the top order stars have hurt CSK big time, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan picked the failure of a marquee signing as the key reason behind CSK’s early setback. The former T20 World Cup winner observed that the indifferent form of wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad has rendered CSK’s spin department ineffective, exemplified during the 43-run hammering against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday night. The 21-year-old left-arm spinner was taken to the cleaners by the RCB batters, finishing with figures of 0/49 in four overs as the hosts piled on a whopping 250 on the board, their highest-ever score against CSK across 18 years. The Afghanistan spinner has yet to pick up a wicket in three games, worsening CSK’s woes with the ball. Besides …

Why SRH turned to Ishan Kishan for captaincy: Vettori explains call amid Pat Cummins’ absence

Why SRH turned to Ishan Kishan for captaincy: Vettori explains call amid Pat Cummins’ absence

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Ishan Kishan has been handed the responsibility of leading Sunrisers Hyderabad for the early part of the IPL season, with regular captain Pat Cummins set to miss the opening phase. The wicketkeeper-batter has already shown his leadership ability in domestic cricket, guiding Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title last season. His recent return to the Indian side has also been impressive, where he played a key role during the T20 World Cup campaign. With both form and confidence on his side, Kishan now has an opportunity to make a strong impact as a leader at the IPL level. Ishan Kishan will be leading SRH in Pat Cummins’ absence. (BCCI Image) Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori expressed strong backing for Kishan’s leadership, highlighting his experience and his combination with Abhishek Sharma, his new deputy in the new leadership group. “I think Ishan’s been around in the IPL for a long period of time now. He’s been with a number of teams and he’s been highly successful, so, he brings in his own confidence …

RCB title defence gets a lift with Josh Hazlewood’s arrival but Andy Flower confirms absence in IPL 2026 opener vs SRH

RCB title defence gets a lift with Josh Hazlewood’s arrival but Andy Flower confirms absence in IPL 2026 opener vs SRH

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru have received a timely boost ahead of the new IPL season with Josh Hazlewood joining the squad in India. Although the Australian quick will miss the opening match, his arrival comes as a big positive for the defending champions, especially with Sri Lanka seamer Nuwan Thushara ruled out for the entire campaign. Hazlewood played a key role in RCB’s title-winning run last year and remains central to their plans this season as well. Josh Hazlewood will miss the IPL 2026 opener. (AP) The experienced pacer is still working his way back to full fitness after dealing with hamstring and Achilles issues, which kept him out of the Ashes at home and the recent T20 World Cup. Despite those concerns, his presence in the camp lifts the mood and adds depth to the bowling attack. In the previous season, Hazlewood delivered consistently, picking up 22 wickets in 12 matches at an impressive average of 17.54. Amid injury concerns, RCB head coach Andy Flower delivered a reassuring update on Hazlewood’s condition and his expected …

Why does AB de Villiers think MS Dhoni is ‘almost there for the wrong reasons’ in CSK

Why does AB de Villiers think MS Dhoni is ‘almost there for the wrong reasons’ in CSK

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2 min readUpdated: Mar 17, 2026 11:52 AM IST All eyes will be on MS Dhoni and his role in the upcoming Indian Premier League season for the Chennai Super Kings. The former Indian skipper, for the last couple of seasons, has batted at 8 or 9, playing those impact knocks. However, former South African cricketer AB de Villiers said that if he is not going to captain and is playing low down the order, he is just making up the spot in the side. “If he is going to play the role of batting at No.8 or No.9, and not really captaining, then I just feel it’s almost making up a spot and just almost there for the wrong reasons. It’s not the individual that go onto win a trophy, it ultimately ends up being a team performance. I do feel that Ruturaj and Sanju are the perfect players to take over from MS,” AB de Villiers told Star Sports. Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara on the other hand believes that Dhoni should come …

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi given a reality check hinting at a tougher IPL season ahead: ‘The novelty has worn off’

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi given a reality check hinting at a tougher IPL season ahead: ‘The novelty has worn off’

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Vaibhav Sooryavanhsi heads into the new IPL season in a very different place from where he stood a year ago. Then, he was the fearless teenager breaking into the Rajasthan Royals setup and catching attacks off guard. Now, he walks in as a batter every opponent has seen, studied and started planning for. That shift in context is what gives Robin Uthappa’s latest assessment of the young batter its bite. Vaibhav’s breakout season was impossible to ignore. 252 runs in seven IPL 2025 matches at a strike rate of 206.55, with a 35-ball hundred against the Gujarat Tutans that instantly turned him from prospect into headline material. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for Rajasthan Royals. (X IPL) Robin Uthappa, speaking on Star Sports, put the situation bluntly. “I have been keenly observing every game Vaibhav is playing over the last 12 months. He is phenomenal. But if you are going to watch him bat, I feel he is riding his luck a little bit. The novelty has worn off. I think that right bow, he is riding that …

Beer Crisis Looms Over Swelting Bengaluru As Demand Triples This Summer, Pubs To Discontinue 2+1 Offer

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Around 30,000 litres have already been sold this year, in comparison to around 9,000 litres that was sold the previous year. (Representative Image) One of the representatives from a brewery said that the the heat, IPL season and the people coming in during long weekends was a major reason behind the rising sale Residents of Bengaluru may soon be on the  verge of facing ‘beer shortage’ as pubs and breweries struggle to keep up with its increasing demand in the scorching summers. Media reports suggest that as beer sales skyrocketed in the last few months, the continuous production led to breweries facing limited availability. As a result, retail stores are now facing delays in restocking. Many manufacturers have also credited the fruit season and multiple long weekends, apart from the summer season, to the escalating demand of the drink. In a conversation with The New Indian Express, a representative from a major brewery in Marathahalli said this year’s supply and consumption have gone beyond their expectations, something that they were not prepared for. He further …