‘I doubt he would want to take such a risk at this stage’: Gavaskar on Dhoni’s return in Chennai

IANS | May 18, 2026 11:45 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has cast serious doubt over the possibility of MS Dhoni making a surprise return for Chennai Super Kings in their must-win clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, saying the legendary former captain would not want to take such a risk after being away from competitive cricket for more than a year.

Nahid Rana says Taskin Ahmed has been key to his success

IANS | May 18, 2026 11:12 AM

Dhaka, May 18 (IANS) Bangladesh young pacer Nahid Rana has credited senior pacer Taskin Ahmed for playing a crucial role in his fast rise in international cricket. He said the experienced bowler has guided him like an elder brother during the early stages of his career.

Sanju Samson on turning down the offer to act in 'Athiradi': They approached me for a small role in the film!

IANS | May 18, 2026 11:03 AM

Chennai, May 18 (IANS) Indian cricketer and star batsman of the IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, Sanju Samson, has now jokingly remarked that he turned down the offer to act in actor Basil Joseph's 'Athiradi' as the role offered to him was a small one.

IPL 2026: Starc's over changed the result, RR were at least 20 runs short, admits Rathour

IANS | May 18, 2026 9:58 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals lead assistant coach Vikram Rathour admitted that Mitchell Starc's devastating 15th over proved to be the turning point of their five-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals, admitting that the visitors were at least 20 runs short of a competitive total and that poor decisions from the batters cost them the match.

IPL 2026: DC were unable to figure out what the surfaces at home were like, admits Badani

IANS | May 18, 2026 9:26 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani has conceded that the pitches at their home venue Arun Jaitley Stadium consistently worked against his team's strengths, saying the side were unable to figure out the nature of surfaces at their home ground through much of the IPL 2026 season.

IPL 2026: Starc is one of the best role models in the sport, says DC coach Badani

IANS | May 18, 2026 9:23 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani has termed Mitchell Starc as ‘one of the best role models in cricket’, saying the Australian left-arm fast bowler's influence on younger players in the dressing room is as valuable as his match-winning performances on the field.

IPL 2026: Starc, Rahul, Porel, Ashutosh keep DC's playoffs hopes alive with five-wicket win over RR (ld)

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:53 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul top-scored with a composed 56 off 42 balls as Delhi Capitals sealed a thrilling five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday. The win was built on Mitchell Starc's devastating four-wicket burst in the death overs that had earlier pegged back a marauding RR to 193/8.

IPL 2026: Rahul, Porel, Ashutosh help DC hunt down 194, beat RR by five wickets

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:47 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul top-scored with a composed 56 off 42 balls as Delhi Capitals sealed a thrilling five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday. The win has lifted DC from eighth to seventh place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 standings, as they signed off from their home fixtures in IPL 2026 on a high.

IPL 2026: It's frustrating, but there's still hope, says PBKS's James Hopes after RCB defeat

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:40 PM

Dharamshala, May 17 (IANS) A sixth successive defeat after six wins and one abandoned match has left Punjab Kings in a dire situation in the Indian Premier League as they go through a terrible run of defeats, but Fast bowling coach James Hopes said there's still hope and they need to turn it around in their last match.

IPL 2026: The wicket was gripping, thought I can use more of slower balls, says DC's Madhav Tiwari

IANS | May 17, 2026 10:05 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Young seam-bowling all-rounder Madhav Tiwari credited the gripping nature of the wicket for his success with slower balls, as Delhi Capitals pulled off a stirring fightback with the ball to keep Rajasthan Royals to 193/8 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday.

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‘I doubt he would want to take such a risk at this stage’: Gavaskar on Dhoni’s return in Chennai

Nahid Rana says Taskin Ahmed has been key to his success

Sanju Samson on turning down the offer to act in 'Athiradi': They approached me for a small role in the film!

IPL 2026: Starc's over changed the result, RR were at least 20 runs short, admits Rathour

IPL 2026: DC were unable to figure out what the surfaces at home were like, admits Badani

IPL 2026: Starc is one of the best role models in the sport, says DC coach Badani

IPL 2026: Starc, Rahul, Porel, Ashutosh keep DC's playoffs hopes alive with five-wicket win over RR (ld)

IPL 2026: Rahul, Porel, Ashutosh help DC hunt down 194, beat RR by five wickets

IPL 2026: It's frustrating, but there's still hope, says PBKS's James Hopes after RCB defeat

IPL 2026: The wicket was gripping, thought I can use more of slower balls, says DC's Madhav Tiwari

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