Dean Jones died in Mumbai at the age of 59.© AFP Dean Jones, one of the most prolific batsmen of his time, died at the age of 59 after suffering a heart attack in Mumbai on Thursday. Jones was part of commentary panel for the official broadcasters for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Dean
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Rohit Sharma was the talisman for Mumbai Indians (MI), leading them to a 49-run victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 match, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. After winning the man of the match award, the MI captain said, “It was all about how we executed
Mumbai Indians (MI) bounced back from a defeat in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 opener by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 49 runs in Abu Dhabi. Decked with power hitters including Andre Russell and Eoin Morgan in the middle order, KKR sold themselves short of their reputation as they were restricted to 146/9 chasing 196.
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face each other in Match 5 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, but until they step on to the field the players, who have played together in other T20 leagues as well as for their national teams, are allowed to mingle as friends.
Ahead of the match against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Dubai’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa has lit up in the colours of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The world’s tallest building showcased a breathtaking LED display and honoured KKR by lighting up in their colours (purple and gold). “Before the fireworks tomorrow, here’s
When MS Dhoni walked in to bat in Chennai Super Kings’s (CSK) chase of 217 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 4 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, the equation was 103 runs off 38 balls. Kedar Jadhav had just been dismissed and Dhoni had Faf du Plessis for company, who had been batting at
Dinesh Karthik is possibly one of the most undervalued cricketers in India, getting the rawest of deals through most of his international career. He was unfortunately playing in the times of MS Dhoni, so was always playing second fiddle as a wicketkeeper. Then when the new captain came, the younger Rishabh Pant was preferred, that
After Preity Zinta, now Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia has also questioned why technology isn’t being put to use to reduce umpiring errors. This after KXIP saw a run deducted from their score in the 19th over in the game on Sunday against Delhi Capitals. It ultimately saw them losing the match in the
RCB vs SRH: Yuzvendra Chahal was the star for his side’s victory in their opening IPL 2020 match© Twitter Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) registered a crucial 10-run victory over SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their opening Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 fixture at the Dubai International Stadium, on Monday. Yuzvendra Chahal was the star for RCB
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) overcame all odds to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 opener against Mumbai Indians. Two of their best players had pulled out of the tournament, one member of the squad has just joined the bio-bubble and a squad with many players on the wrong side of 30s isn’t expected to be
Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Shreyas Iyer was full of praise for South African speedster Kagiso Rabada who helped the side get across the line in a tense match against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), which went down to the Super Over. Rabada accounted for the dismissals of KXIP skipper KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran off consecutive
IPL 2020: Ravichandran Ashwin injured his shoulder as he dived to save a single off his own bowling.© BCCI/IPL Senior India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin endured dream and nightmare in a space of six deliveries as he scalped two batsmen and then suffered a suspected shoulder dislocation during Delhi Capitals’ IPL game against KXIP on Sunday.
Ravindra Jadeja will be hoping that CSK continue their fine form in IPL 2020© Twitter Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 opener by five wickets against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Ambati Rayudu slammed 71 runs off 48 balls, once again proving his class as a batsman.
MS Dhoni heaped praise on Ambati Rayudu and Faf dun Plessis who laid the winning foundation.© BCCI/IPL Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni, playing his first competitive game since July 2019, returned to the winning ways as his side defeated defending champions Mumbai Indians by five wickets in the opening match of IPL 2020. After
The 20,000-seater Sheikh Zayed Stadium was nearly empty, apart from the 22 men in the middle, officials, staff, security and a smattering of others, as the IPL unlike any other began here on Saturday. But, contrary to the expectations, it was not too quiet and not too placid, either. The pre-recorded cheers by the franchises
IPL 2020, CSK vs MI: Sheikh Zayed Stadium will host the tournament opener on Saturday.© Twitter IPL 2020 will get underway today with defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) taking on Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The IPL 2020 opener is a repeat of last year’s final with both teams looking to make an early statement in
Jimmy Neesham rules the Twitter-verse with humour and sarcasm.© AFP Jimmy Neesham’s wit and sarcastic humour have been the talk of the Twitter town for long. Neesham often comes up with funny replies to tweets and came up with one such gem when a Twitter user asked the cricketer if he has considered playing cricket
Mumbai and Chennai have played each other in four IPL finals.© BCCI/IPL The clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is one of the most awaited in Indian Premier League (IPL). The teams have met in four IPL finals thus far with Mumbai emerging victorious in three of them. As the two teams gear