From the brink of quitting cricket to IPL success: Punjab Kings' all-rounder Shashank Singh shares his journey

Chetan Sharma | April 16, 2024 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Shashank Singh has been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2017 – first with Delhi Daredevils then Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and now with Punjab Kings. But he didn’t get to feature in many matches. However, this season, when he got the opportunity, the 32-year-old all-rounder made sure he became an overnight sensation.

IPL 2024: Head, Klassen, Cummins star for Hyderabad in Chinnaswamy run-fest against RCB (Ld)

IANS | April 16, 2024 12:05 AM

Bengaluru, April 16 (IANS) After Travis Head smashed his maiden IPL century in 39 deliveries, Dinesh Karthik waged a lone battle for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, smashing 83 in just 35 deliveries. However, Pat Cummins' three-fer proved decisive as it helped Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 25 runs in Match 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday night.

HPCA installs India's first-ever hybrid pitch for training at Dharamshala stadium

IANS | April 15, 2024 10:09 PM

Dharamshala, April 15 (IANS) With their international cricket stadium here set to host two Indian Premier League matches, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) is set to introduce SISGrass Hybrid Pitch Technology into their practice facilities. This move will ensure that the practice pitches are of top-notch quality, as traditional surfaces cannot withstand rigorous training schedules and tend to deteriorate quickly, limiting valuable practice opportunities for players.