IPL 2024: It's a clash of superstars more than franchises, says Manjrekar on CSK v RCB opener

IANS | February 22, 2024 8:39 PM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Mahendra Singh Dhoni's defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Former India cricket Sanjay Manjrekar has termed it a clash of superstars more than a battle of franchises because of the big names on both sides.

Cricket fever soars as veteran stars arrive in Greater Noida for IVPL

IANS | February 22, 2024 7:29 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 22 (IANS) Former South African batter Herschelle Gibbs, all-rounder Thisara Perera, Suresh Raina, Praveen Kumar, Rajat Bhatia, and Munaf Patel are among the veteran stars who arrived here on Thursday ahead of the start of the Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL).

IPL 2024: CSK to host RCB in season opener on March 22 as schedule for two weeks announced

IANS | February 22, 2024 6:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Defending champion Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium. With the General Elections up ahead, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule for the first two weeks of the IPL 2024, commencing from March 22 to April 7.

Root’s struggles with the bat have let down England's batting, says Aakash Chopra

IANS | February 22, 2024 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Former India cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has raised some pointed questions about Jonny Bairstow's poor batting performance and struggles at the crease in the ongoing Test series against India. Bairstow has found himself grappling with poor form against the Indian bowlers. With just 102 runs to his name across six innings in the series, Bairstow's inability to notch up substantial scores has raised concerns.

Haynes, Copeland announced general manager of Sixers and Thunder

IANS | February 22, 2024 5:07 PM

Sydney, Feb 22 (IANS) Cricket New South Wales has announced the appointment of Rachael Haynes, former vice-captain of the national team, as the general manager for the Sydney Sixers, while retired fast bowler Trent Copeland assumes the same position for the Sydney Thunder.