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IPL: Rahul's captaincy criticised but likely to lead team in last 2 games

All but out of contention for the IPL play-offs, KL Rahul's future as Lucknow Super Giants skipper has become a topic of intense debate after his team received a pasting at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday. It is being speculated that the skipper may step down and concentrate on his batting in the remaining two games. However since it's a matter of just two games, Rahul is expected to continue as leader of the pack. "There is a five-day gap before the next game against DC. As of now, no decision has been taken but it is understood that if Rahul plans to just concentrate on his batting for the remaining two games, the management won't mind," an IPL source told PTI on conditions of anonymity. A video of LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka's agitated conversation with Rahul emerged on social media after Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Travis Head (89 not out off 30 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (75 off 28 balls) bludgeoned the LSG attack to overhaul the 167-run target in less than 10 ...

IPL 2024: Abhishek Sharma exciting talent for Indian cricket, says Head

The destructive Travis Head has called his Sunrisers Hyderabad opening partner Abhishek Sharma an exciting talent for Indian cricket after the duo combined to pummel the Lucknow Super Giants bowling attack in a record IPL chase here. Head (89 not out off 30) and Sharma (75 not out off 28), who have formed one of the most explosive pairings in the IPL this season, made a mockery of the 166-run target by overhauling it in just 9.4 overs. It was the highest ever 10 over score in history of men's T20 cricket. Both the southpaws hit fours and sixes for fun in what was a sensational display of power-hitting. "The partnership with Abhi has been fantastic, he's such an exciting talent for Indian cricket. We complement each other so well and he's very very enjoyable to be around, he's so excited and thinks about the game and yeah he's got a lot of energy so it's a great partnership to be involved in," said Head in the post-match press conference on Wednesday. Head is in top form ahead of th

Bengaluru brew blues: Is India's Silicon Valley in for thirsty times ahead?

Recent data from the excise department reveals a staggering surge in beer sales across Bengaluru, with a whopping 61% of April 2023's total sales achieved within the first fortnight of this year

'Chhole-bhature', unconditional love: Lara reveals what pulls him to India

A smiling face at every corner, adulation that reminds him of family and to top it all off, a spicy, delectable plate of 'chhole bhature'. West Indies cricket great Brian Lara loves India and for a change, Bollywood has got nothing to do with it. The 55-year-old, who is in the country doing commentary for Star Sports in the ongoing IPL, took time out to visit the PTI headquarters for a free-wheeling interaction with its editors and did not hide his affection for the country where cricket is an obsession. "I'm not a big Bollywood fan. I do come from a country with majority Indian population...So, there is a lot of interest in Bollywood. I'm not even an English movie fan. So unfortunately...Harry Potter and these things, I haven't really seen," he quipped with a wide grin on his face, turning on the charm offensive. "But what I do like about India is the unconditional love," he quickly added. Arguably one of the greatest batters of all time and one of the most recognisable cricketer

Watch: LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka fumes at KL Rahul after defeat against SRH

IPL 2024: LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka wasn't too pleased with KL Rahul and didn't shy from expressing his emotions publicly following LSG's loss to SRH on Wednesday, May 8

IPL 2024: Backing of captain, SRH staff matters lot, says Abhishek Sharma

The unwavering support from skipper Pat Cummins and the entire think-tank played a big role in his success in the on-going IPL, reckoned Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma. The 23-year-old Punjab left-hander fired from all cylinders for Hyderabad this season, making 401 runs from 12 matches and those runs have come at an awesome strike-rate of 205. "Our support staff and Pat (Cummins), the way they think, I have never seen anyone else think like that," Abhishek said on JioCinema Match Centre Live after their record 10-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants here on Wednesday. "They're like, 'Go out there and express yourself. Play as aggressively as you can, we'll back you.' I think that matters a lot," said Abhishek, who has hit 35 sixes so far, highest by any batter this season. The SRH openers Abhishek (75 not out off 28 balls) and Travis Head (89 not out off 30 balls) scaled down 166 in just 9.4 overs, rewriting the record for the quickest chase of 150-plus in T20 ...

'Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se': AAP workers detained for slogans at IPL match

Watch: 12 workers from the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP's) student wing raised slogans at an IPL match to protest Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

AAP student wing workers detained for protesting Kejriwal's arrest

At least half a dozen Aam Aadmi Party's student wing workers were detained by Delhi Police for raising slogans during an IPL match here at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, officials said. The workers, wearing T-shirts with 'Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se' written on them, raised slogans during a match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, they said. 'Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se' is the AAP's campaign against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is currently lodged in jail in connection with a money laundering case. Voting for the seven constituencies in Delhi in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections will be held on May 25. "Our staff are deployed at various points in the stadium. We have detained some persons for creating public nuisance in one of the stands. They are being bound down accordingly and will be released after legal formalities," a senior police officer said. "We encourage all spectators to enjoy the game and not indulge in such activity in the stadium," he said. The AAP, in a

KKR players spend night in Varanasi after flight diverted multiple times

Kolkata Knight Riders players had a harrowing experience as they were forced to spend a night at Varanasi after their flight from Lucknow to Kolkata was diverted multiple times due to bad weather. Following their massive 98-run win over Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday, the Shreyas Iyer-led side left on Monday evening for Kolkata at 5:45pm. The team was scheduled to arrive at 7.25pm. But the charter flight had to be diverted to Guwahati first and then to Varanasi after adverse weather conditions made it impossible to land the plane in Kolkata. The KKR media team provided an update at 8.46pm, saying, "Due to inclement weather over Kolkata, the KKR charter flight has been diverted to Guwahati. We've just landed here." Then another update at 9.43pm said, "We've got clearance to fly back to Kolkata now, from Guwahati. Estimated arrival: 11pm." However, the ordeal was not over for the players and support staff as multiple attempts to land the flight failed, forcing the officials to diver

No plans to rest Bumrah yet, says Mumbai Indians batting coach Pollard

Mumbai Indians have no plans to rest ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the T20 World Cup even though they are out of contention for the IPL playoffs, said batting coach Kieron Pollard. MI defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets here on Monday after Suryakumar Yadav (102 not out) struck his second IPL century to help his team chase down a target of 174 with 16 balls to spare. The win helped MI end their four-match losing streak and record only their fourth win in 12 matches. "I certainly haven't had any discussions about that," Pollard told media after the game when asked if there are any plans to rest Bumrah from MI's remaining two matches keeping in mind the upcoming T20 World Cup. "I don't think that's my role and function at this point in time. But let's see what happens. We are all here to play an entire IPL. Sometimes when we think too far ahead of different things, thinking about World Cups, all these things could affect performances even from before the team was

T20 WC-bound England players to leave IPL in time for series against Pak

The upcoming T20 World Cup-bound England players who are currently fulfilling their IPL commitments will "return in time" for a preceding four-match T20I series against Pakistan, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday. England on Tuesday named a 15-member squad for the T20 showpiece, which will be held across June in the USA and the West Indies, with Jofra Archer returning to international cricket after a hiatus of more than 14 months. The same squad has been selected for the T20I series against Pakistan, which will commences on May 22 in Headingley. "Selected players, currently playing in the Indian Premier League, will return in time for the series against Pakistan, which gets underway at Headingley on Wednesday 22 May 2024,' the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement after naming the T20 World Cup squad. Some of the prominent English players who would have to leave the IPL before the start of the Pakistan series are: Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals), Phil ...

Mahadev app case: Tamannaah Bhatia seeks time to reply to ED summons

The case pertains to the alleged unauthorized broadcasting of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) on the Fairplay app, a subsidiary of Mahadev's online gaming and betting platform.

IPL viewership on Disney Star after 34 matches up 18% at 475 million: Barc

MI vs CSK witnessed 63 million concurrent viewers tuning in during Dhoni's batting, making it the highest for this season

Delhi Metro to extend last train timing on May 7, 14 for IPL spectectators

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has decided to extend its last train timing at all lines in view of IPL matches in the city, an official statement said on Tuesday. Taking to X, the DMRC wrote that in view of IPL matches on Wednesday, May 7, and 14 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Delhi Metro will be extending its last train timings on all lines to enable spectators to reach their destination smoothly. The Delhi Police has also issued an advisory in connection with the match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans here on Wednesday from 7 pm to 11:30 pm. The police said that there will be diversion/restriction on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg (BSZ Marg) and JLN Marg. The commuters are requested to avoid the BZM Marg from Delhi Gate to ITO Chowk, and JLN Marg from Rajghat to Delhi Gate on Wednesday from 5 pm to 8 pm. Shuttle facility is available for spectators at ITO Metro Station and Pragati Maidan Metro Station. Further, park and ride facility is available at Mata Sundari Marg parking fo

IPL 2024 PBKS vs GT Highlights: Spinners star in Titans' three-wicket win

The spin troika of left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmed (2/20), Rashid Khan (1/15) and Sai Kishore (4/33) bowled out Punjab for a paltry 142 in 20 overs.

IPL 2024, KKR vs RCB highlights: Kolkata beat Bengaluru by 1 run in a last over thriller

IPL 2024 LIVE SCORE, KKR vs RCB: After Shreyas Iyer fifty, Andre Russell and Ramandeep's cameo pummelled Kolkata Knight Riders to 222-6.

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2024: Kohli hits out at umpires over controversial decision

KKR's pacer Harshit Rana bowled a full toss to Kohli in the third over of the innings which seemed like an over-the-waist no ball but the batter was given out

IPL 2024 today's match: PBKS vs GT Playing 11, live match time, Streaming

Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Playing 11: If Shikhar gets fit, he will straightaway walk into the Punjab side

IPL 2024 PBKS vs GT: How Shashank, Ashutosh became Punjab's saving grace?

In the failure of the likes of Jitesh Sharma and Lima Livingstone as recognised finishers for Punjab, the two unheard names are now the heroes that the Kings and their fans look up to in every game

IPL 2024: PBKS vs GT head-to-head, Mullanpur pitch report, weather forecast

Punjab vs Gujarat head-to-head: The last battle between the two was won by Punjab at Gujarat's home in Ahmedabad