IPL 2026: Some of Choudhary's shots reminded me of watching Dhoni, feels du Plessis

IANS | April 10, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has showered rich praise on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) young batting sensation Mukul Choudhary, adding that his finishing prowess and flick shots to give the side a three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were akin to the batting style of the legendary MS Dhoni.

IPL 2026: Father gave up RAS preparation to make me a cricketer, reveals Mukul Choudhary

IANS | April 10, 2026 2:11 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) After being the toast of the IPL ecosystem by hitting an unbeaten 54 to help Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pull off a three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), wicketkeeper-batter Mukul Choudhary has revealed that his father left his preparation for the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) to ensure that he becomes a cricketer.

Pakistan to host Zimbabwe for white-ball series ahead of Women’s T20 WC

IANS | April 10, 2026 12:58 PM

Lahore, April 10 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday that Pakistan will face-off against Zimbabwe in a six-match white-ball series starting next month. The series will serve as a critical preparatory series for Pakistan ahead of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, to be played in England from June 12 to July 5.

'Don't overthink': Mukul reveals Pant's advice that sparked his heroics against KKR

IANS | April 10, 2026 12:42 PM

Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) Indian Premier League's (IPL) new superstar Mukul Choudhary revealed an important piece of advice from skipper Rishabh Pant, which helped him remain calm in the pressure situation as he played a match-winning knock of 54 runs for his side Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Thursday.