'Credit to the captain for using Akeal at the right time': Boucher

IANS | May 6, 2026 5:23 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former South African cricketer Mark Boucher lavished praise on captain Ruturaj Gaikwad for using spinner Akeal Hosein in the powerplay, which proved to be crucial in Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) dominant eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

'One more trophy and Iyer will surpass every captain': Irfan Pathan

IANS | May 6, 2026 5:19 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has heaped praise on Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer, saying the stylish right-hander is on the verge of surpassing some of the greatest captains in IPL history, including MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Gautam Gambhir.

'Samson is batting at his peak: Irfan Pathan

IANS | May 6, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes that opener Sanju Samson is in his prime form, and his game awareness made a big difference in Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) dominant eight-wicket win against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

IPL 2026: When and Where to watch LSG vs RCB, know all details

IANS | May 6, 2026 3:31 PM

Lucknow, May 6 (IANS) Bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will clash with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 50th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday.