IPL 2024: Abhishek, Klaasen power SRH to four-wicket win over Punjab

IANS | May 19, 2024 7:49 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) A scintillating half-century by opener Abhishek Sharma guided Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to a comfortable four-wicket win over Punjab Kings PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Sunday. SRH finished their league stage campaign with 17 points in 14 matches and is currently placed at second spot in the points table. However, the final standings will be decided after the conclusion of the second match between table toppers Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2024: Toss in Rajasthan Royals-Kolkata Knight Riders clash delayed due to rain

IANS | May 19, 2024 7:31 PM

Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) The coin toss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders has been delayed due to rain at the Barsapara Stadium here on Sunday. Just five minutes before the scheduled toss time, sudden rain forced the ground staff to bring the covers onto the playing square.

Cummins' role in Carey’s dramatic stumping of Bairstow revealed in Season Three of The Test

IANS | May 19, 2024 6:56 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Australia skipper Pat Cummins’ role in wicketkeeper Alex Carey’s dramatic stumping of England batter Jonny Bairstow in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s last year has been revealed in the third season of The Test documentary. On Day Five of the Lord’s Test, Bairstow was on 10 and England were at 193/5 in the 52nd over when he ducked a bouncer from Cameron Green and inadvertently walked out of his crease. On seeing that, Carey immediately directed an underarm throw after catching the delivery and jumped for joy after firing an accurate throw toward the stumps.

IPL 2024: Let better sense prevail, Rohit Sharma lashes out at broadcaster after a private conversation is aired

IANS | May 19, 2024 5:41 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Rohit Sharma, who has spent the majority of the past three years in the spotlight as India's captain, has spoken against the invasion of privacy of players as the official broadcaster of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 aired a private conversation of the former Mumbai Indians captain during a training session, despite being told not to record it.

IPL 2024: Yash Dayal stars as RCB enter playoffs with stunning 27-run win over CSK

IANS | May 19, 2024 12:32 AM

Bengaluru, May 19 (IANS) Left-arm pacer Yash Dayal starred with 2-42, including taking out MS Dhoni in a seven-run final over, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru held their nerve to enter the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 with a stunning 27-run win over defending champions Chennai Super Kings in front of their faithful fans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Jofra Archer shows promise in low-key comeback ahead of T20 World Cup

IANS | May 18, 2024 10:56 PM

London, May 18 (IANS) The England white-ball team got some good news on Saturday as pacer Jofra Archer made an appearance for Sussex's second XI as he amped up preparations for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, which is set to start on June 1 in the USA and the West Indies. Archer was named in England's T20 World Cup squad for the tournament beginning next month but has very little professional cricket up his sleeve after the stress fracture that saw him sidelined last year.