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'Pooran is the catalyst in this': Steyn points to instability behind LSG’s home struggles

IANS | April 23, 2026 2:46 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn offered a critical assessment of Ekana’s surface, pointing towards inconsistent selection calls and the dip in form of key batter Nicholas Pooran as underlying issues after Lucknow Super Giants’ struggles at home continued with a 40-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals, marking their third consecutive loss at home.

'If county cricket was as strong as...': Pietersen hits back at Cook over Bethell's IPL stint

IANS | April 23, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) England great Kevin Pietersen hit back at former teammate Alastair Cook for advising Jacob Bethell to leave the IPL due to no game time and return home to play County cricket, saying the ex-England skipper has no idea what it's like to be in the IPL.

3rd WT20I: Wolvaardt happy with balance in power hitting after unbeaten ton against India

IANS | April 23, 2026 2:31 PM

Johannesburg, April 23 (IANS) South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt said she was happy in finding the right balance between traditional strokeplay and power hitting, something which she admitted to working on for the last few years, while hitting a sizzling 115 against India in the third T20I at the Wanderers Stadium.

Aryan breaks through for maiden IGPL title in Congo

IANS | April 23, 2026 2:02 PM

Lubumbashi, April 23 (IANS) Aryan Roopa Anand had been striving for victory for so long that it was only a matter of time before he succeeded. That moment arrived at the IGPL Invitational Congo, held at the Par-73 Golf de Lubumbashi course in Africa. The 25-year-old from Mysore, aspiring to become a professional global golfer, finally reached the winner’s circle, overcoming some tense moments along the way.

IPL 2026: Pant has yet to find his template for white-ball cricket, says Karim

IANS | April 23, 2026 1:13 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant’s struggles in IPL 2026 are rooted in his inability to find a clear batting template for himself in white-ball cricket, said former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim.

IPL 2026: ‘Dominance is our mindset, but adaptability is our strength,’ says RCB skipper Patidar

IANS | April 23, 2026 1:06 PM

Bengaluru, April 23 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar has attributed his side’s strong start to IPL 2026 to a balance between aggressive intent and situational adaptability, as the defending champions continue to build momentum with eight points from six matches.

IPL 2026: LSG batter have just not adjusted to extra pace and bounce on pitches at home, says Langer

IANS | April 23, 2026 1:01 PM

Lucknow, April 23 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants head coach (LSG) Justin Langer admitted his batters have struggled to cope and adjust to the extra pace and bounce at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium and equated the pitches here to ‘playing at the WACA’ in his hometown Perth.

MI should look to use Rohit purely as a batter or impact player, says Bangar ahead of CSK clash

IANS | April 23, 2026 12:57 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) As the Mumbai Indians prepare for a high-stakes clash against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes that the team should look to utilise Rohit Sharma and have him in the playing XI, either as a pure batter or as an impact player for the batting innings.

Don’t overwork them; players need time with families: Lalit Modi blasts BCCI over 'outrageous scheduling'

IANS | April 23, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi launched a scathing critique of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday, accusing the governing body of "killing" its players through "hectic scheduling", emphasising that players need "off time" to spend with their families.

IPL 2026: ‘I was just calculating the overs,’ Jadeja explains tactical wit in RR’s win

IANS | April 23, 2026 12:15 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Ravindra Jadeja explained the strategy behind his influential innings and tactical bowling adjustments following Rajasthan Royals' 40-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium in IPL 2026.

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'Pooran is the catalyst in this': Steyn points to instability behind LSG’s home struggles

'If county cricket was as strong as...': Pietersen hits back at Cook over Bethell's IPL stint

3rd WT20I: Wolvaardt happy with balance in power hitting after unbeaten ton against India

Aryan breaks through for maiden IGPL title in Congo

IPL 2026: Pant has yet to find his template for white-ball cricket, says Karim

IPL 2026: ‘Dominance is our mindset, but adaptability is our strength,’ says RCB skipper Patidar

IPL 2026: LSG batter have just not adjusted to extra pace and bounce on pitches at home, says Langer

MI should look to use Rohit purely as a batter or impact player, says Bangar ahead of CSK clash

Don’t overwork them; players need time with families: Lalit Modi blasts BCCI over 'outrageous scheduling'

IPL 2026: ‘I was just calculating the overs,’ Jadeja explains tactical wit in RR’s win

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