'Intensity of MI-CSK rivalry brought the best in me': Samson

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:38 AM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson revealed that the high expectations and the pressure to score against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) motivated him to perform to the best of his capabilities and score a match-winning hundred at the Wankhede Stadium.

Santner felt dizzy, we took him for a scan: Jayawardene explains concussion sub of Shardul for Santner

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:31 AM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) After questions were raised about why Shardul Thakur had replaced Mitchell Santner as a concussion substitute during Mumbai Indians’ (MI) chase against Chennai Super Kings despite not being in the playing XI, MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene explained that Santner went for a scan after he complained of dizziness, and it was then that they approached the match referee for a concussion substitute.

I thought we found rhythm after Ahmedabad win, but we lost it: MI coach Jayawardene

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:26 AM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) After Mumbai Indians' (IANS) thumping 103-run defeat against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted that his side have done well in patches but there is hole in MI's bowling and stressed the importance of regrouping, learning and coming back with positive intent.