South African pacer and former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowler, Lungi Ngidi, revealed a timely field placement change made by the captain, MS Dhoni, which made a huge difference in the IPL 2018 final against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Ngidi’s final spell in that final netted them the wicket of Deepak Hooda, who was a threat […]
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IPL 2021: Comeback In IPL 2018 Was Emotional But There’s Lots Of Hard Work In This One Too – CSK Coach Stephen Fleming
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming termed the comeback win in IPL 2018 as ‘very emotional’ but also asserted that the IPL 2021 victory is also quite special because of the amount of hard work that went into it. CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in Dubai on Friday to […]
It Was A Dream For Me To Get MS Dhoni’s Wicket – Rashid Khan Recalls Dismissing CSK Skipper In IPL 2018
Superstar leg-spinner Rashid Khan takes a trip down memory lane recalling dismissing MS Dhoni in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2018. Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings met at the Wankhede in the first playoff game when Rashid Khan got the better of the CSK skipper. Dhoni lunged forward to push the ball, but was […]
I Got Back Inside And Went Into Shower With My Cricket Clothes On: Andre Russell Recalls His Ordeal After Getting Dismissed By Rashid Khan In IPL 2018 Qualifier
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell recently opened up on the heartbreak he endured during the 2018 edition of the IPL where the two-time champions got beaten by SunRisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 02. Needing 175 to win, Kolkata Knight Riders were well placed at the halfway mark with their score reading 2/93 thanks largely to […]
Shane Watson Recalls His Match-Winning 117* Against SRH In IPL 2018 Final
Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson recently recalled his match-winning 117* off 57 balls against SunRisers Hyderabad in the 2018 IPL final. It was an incredible inning by Shane Watson; one that not only helped Chennai Super Kings win the title for the third time but it also helped him exorcise the demons of his nightmarish […]
Heath Streak Gave Inside Information To The Indian Bookie During IPL 2018 As Kolkata Knight Riders’ Bowling Coach
Former Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak was banned for eight years by ICC over charges of corruption. As a coach, Heath Streak broke many ICC’s anti-corruption codes during 2017 and 2018. One of the charges over Heath Streak in the matter also states that in IPL 2018, Streak gave inside information to an Indian bookie. Heath […]
Kuldeep Yadav Talks About The ‘Heart-Breaking’ Loss In IPL 2018 Qualifier Two
Kolkata Knight Riders’ spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been a shining light for the two-time champions, having joined the setup in 2016. It was through his performances in the IPL that resulted in getting awarded a national cap and subsequently cementing his spot in India’s limited-overs squad. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav has recalled how Rashid Khan thwarted […]
Shane Watson Sheds Light On His IPL 2018 Final Knock For CSK
Australia’s strong opening batsman Shane Watson has recalled his century that he went on to score in the final of the 2018 season of the Indian Premier League, Shane Watson smashed a blistering hundred in IPL 2018 final against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Chasing a target of 179 runs, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the match […]
Dwayne Bravo Reveals Reason Behind Sprint Race Between Him And MS Dhoni After IPL 2018 Final
It is fair to say that MS Dhoni is one of the fastest runners and of the fittest athletes that has ever graced the cricket field. We have seen that time and again, and the same was visible in the immediate aftermath of the 2018 edition of the Indian Premier League. The 2018 season proved […]
VVS Laxman Hopes MS Dhoni Will Repeat IPL 2018 Form in ICC World Cup 2019
MS Dhoni had scored 455 runs in the IPL 2018 and he had the best average of 75.83. However, Dhoni is not in the best of forms in the recent past. Thus, former Indian flamboyant batsman, VVS Laxman hopes MS Dhoni repeats the same magic in the forthcoming ICC World Cup 2019. However, Dhoni had […]
IPL 2018 Grand Finale Breaks Viewership Record of Previous Edition
Indian Premier League’s (IPL) 2018 edition final between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and eventual winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) earned 55.6 million impressions on TV across the country. As per the reports of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), there is a 41 percent increase from last year impression of 39.4 million. According to the study, the […]
IPL 2018 Proves to be a Big Hit After 18.8 Million Overall Tweets During the Course of the Tournament
After intense cricketing action for a period of two months, it was the comeback team Chennai Super Kings who lifted the Indian Premier League title for the 3rd time in the history of IPL. Courtesy the victory, Chennai became the most successful franchise in the competition along with Mumbai Indians. Both have won 3 titles […]
IPL 2018 : Final – Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Five Game-Changing Moments
After two months of riveting action, 60 hard fought games, it was MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings who lift the coveted Indian Premier League Trophy, with the help of their thumping eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. It was the old warhorse, Shane Watson who was sensational on the given day, as the Aussie single-handedly took […]
IPL 2018 Qualifier 1st, Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings – Statistical Preview
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is all set to lock horns against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 57th match of the tournament. The winner of the match will directly go through to the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL). It is scheduled to be played on Sunday. With 18 points from 14 games, […]
IPL 2018 playoffs scenario: One spot, three teams and two matches left to unveil the fate
The league stage of the ongoing eleventh edition of the Indian Premier League could not have ended in a more thrilling manner. Despite only two games left in the league, as many as three teams are still in hunt for one playoff spot that is up for grabs. Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings were […]
Twitter Reactions: Mumbai Indians Stay Alive in IPL 2018 After KKR Win
Mumbai Indians have managed to win the game against Kolkata Knight Riders by 13 runs. The win meant they will need to win all their remaining matches to seal a play off spot. Having won the toss and put Mumbai Indians into bat, Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers had struggled to stop openers Evin Lewis and […]
IPL 2018 Playoffs: Eliminator and Qualifier 2 Shifted to Kolkata from Pune
The Eden Gardens in Kolkata will be hosting a couple the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 of IPL 2018. The matches were originally scheduled to be held at the MCA Stadium in Pune. The news was confirmed by Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday. The historic stadium had hosted World Cup finals, World Twenty20 finals in […]
IPL 2018 : Here Is What Harbhajan Singh Said On His Reunion With MS Dhoni
Heaping lavish praise on MS Dhoni, Harbhajan Singh has said he is already looking forward to playing for Chennai Super Kings. The veteran off-spinner was signed up by the franchise in this year’s auction. He was with the Mumbai-based franchise since the inaugural season in 2008 before being released this year. He was an integral part […]
IPL 2018 : Lungi Ngidi Excited to Join Chennai Super Kings
Latest pace sensation for South Africa, Lungi Ngidi, could not hide his excitement to feature in this season of Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Ngidi came into the limelight after his match-winning six-wicket haul against India in the second inning of the Cape Town Test. The CSK franchise, headed by […]
IPL 2018 Auctions: 5 Players Who Might be Overpriced for Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians have been a formidable unit in the Indian Premier League and now with a few days for the IPL auctions to commence, they are looking for some impressive names in their kitty in their bid to win their 4th IPL title. The three-time champions have always been a wise unit while picking a […]
IPL 2018 To Start On April 7, Final On May 27
The eleventh edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to kick off on April 7 with the first game to be played in Mumbai. Since Mumbai Indians won the previous edition, they were the automatic hosts of the opening game of the T20 league. However, they will not face Rising Pune Supergiant, the […]
IPL 2018 Retention Ceremony Drew Viewership of 8.1 Million – Star India
The IPL retention ceremony, which was a televised affair for the first time, drew a viewership of 8.1 million, as per a statement released by Star India. However, the number could have been much higher. The first and the foremost reason for a bit low viewership is that the channel only advertised for the event […]
GT vs CSK: “MS Dhoni Became Emotional…” – Harbhajan Singh Reveals An Interesting Incident Of CSK Skipper During IPL 2018
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to lock horns against Gujarat Titans (GT) on 23rd May (Tuesday) at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. CSK skipper MS Dhoni can’t afford to repeat the mistake of taking GT lightly as earlier in the tournament the defending champions outclassed CSK. MS Dhoni has somewhat played a key role […]
MI vs GT: When A Team Keeps Winning Without A Player Scoring Runs… – Simon Doull Correlates Rohit Sharma’s Poor Form With Shane Watson In IPL 2018
Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull opened up about Rohit Sharma’s poor form in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. He related his situation to that of Shane Watson in IPL 2018, saying that Mumbai Indians (MI) can continue to play him and he will repay the faith in big games. Mumbai Indians (MI) Rohit Sharma […]
KKR vs CSK: “Felt Like We Won The World Cup” – Harbhajan Singh On Chennai Super Kings’ Return To IPL In 2018
Chennai Super Kings returned to the IPL in 2018 after being banned for two years due to match-fixing scandals. The returning squad had many players above the age of 35 captained by MS Dhoni himself. One such member was Harbhajan Singh who joined the camp after playing for 10 years with Mumbai Indians. Harbhajan Singh, […]
IPL 2022: Michael Hussey Recalls Watching An Emotional MS Dhoni Ahead Of The 2018 IPL Season
CSK batting coach Michael Hussey has been a part of two IPL titles under MS Dhoni. CSK became the first team to win back to back IPL titles in 2010 and 2011. Though Mumbai Indians are the most successful IPL team CSK have under Dhoni has far more appeal than Mumbai Indians under Rohit Sharma. […]
IPL 2022: There Were 3-4 People From Different Franchises Who Said We’ll Bid For You But No One Did – Harshal Patel Recalls 2018 IPL Auction
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pace bowler Harshal Patel opened up about the 2018 IPL Mega Auction where he was bought by Delhi Daredevils for his base price of INR 20 Lakhs. Harshal, who was not at his best at the time, was told by multiple franchises that they would make a bid for him. However, […]
IPL 2022: ‘Sir, Please Seek Employment In The Private Sector’ Coach Reveals PBKS’ Vaibhav Arora Almost Left Cricket In 2018
Vaibhav Arora, a 24-year-old Punjab Kings player, admitted to his coach that he was on the verge of quitting the game in 2018. Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Dream11 Prediction Under their new captain Mayank Agarwal, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) have had a good start to the 2022 Indian Premier League. The team had defeated […]
IPL 2021: Kane Williamson Led Us Wonderfully In 2018, So Hoping Things Get Better For Us In Second Leg, Says Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar feels his team can turn around things under Kane Williamson’s captaincy in the UAE leg of IPL 2021. SRH had a dismal season in the first phase of IPL 2021, where they could only register one win from the seven matches they played and are present at the bottom […]
Virat Kohli’s Discipline From 2018 Tour Has Gone Missing, Opines Wasim Jaffer
Former opener Wasim Jaffer, who was part of the Indian squad that last won a Test series in England in 2007, opined on current captain Virat Kohli’s struggles with the bat in the ongoing Test series against the hosts and mentioned that his discipline has gone missing. Kohli, who had roared to form on the […]
Most Runs Scored By A Team In IPL 2018
IPL 2018 was the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League. The tournament saw the return of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals to IPL after a suspension of two seasons. As a result, Gujarat Lions and Pune Supergiants were terminated from the tournament. The 8 teams that participated in the tournament were Chennai Super […]
2018 IPL Auctions Motivated Him To Work On His All Round Skills Reveals Harshal Patel
The Haryana Bowler Harshal Patel had a very good start to his IPL 2021 campaign this year as he picked up a fifer for RCB in the first game against the Mumbai Indians. He finished with figures of five wickets for 27 runs in his four-over spell and bowled a superb last over conceding just […]
IPL: 3 Most Exciting Matches Of IPL 2018
IPL 2021 will soon entertain Indian cricket fans with nail-biting matches. In the first match on April 9, 2021, Mumbai Indians will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. A total of 60 matches will be played at 6 different venues during IPL 2021. IPL 2021 will conclude with the final […]
IPL 2020: KL Rahul The First Batsman To Aggregate More Than 500 Runs In Three Consecutive Seasons And Highest Run-Getter Since 2018
KL Rahul led-Kings XI Punjab scripted a nail-biting victory over Mumbai Indians in Dubai after two super overs following their convincing win against Royal Challengers Bangalore. KL Rahul led from the front with a stroke-filled 77 off 50 deliveries in pursuit of 177. After going past 500 runs in IPL 2020, the 28-year old has […]
Mitchell Starc Reaches Settlement In USD 1.53 Million Insurance Fight For Missing IPL 2018
Mitchell Starc, Australia fast bowler, has finally reached a settlement in his pursuit for an insurance payout of US$1.53 million after he lost his Indian Premier League deal [IPL] with Kolkata Knight Riders due to an injury that ruled him out of the 2018 edition. According to a report published in the Sydney Morning Herald, […]
Rishabh Pant Recalls His Whirlwind Century In IPL 2018; Rates It Amongst His Top Five Knocks
Struggling Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has reminisced one of the most blistering innings played by him in the Indian Premier League (IPL). It occurred in the 2018 IPL against the Sunrisers Hyderabad when the left-handed batsman belted a century off 55 deliveries and ended with an unbeaten 128 off 63 balls. Rishabh Pant’s 128 remains […]
Mike Hussey Reveals An Interesting Insight Behind MS Dhoni’s Dismissal Against Rashid Khan In The 2018 IPL Qualifier
Mike Hussey, former Australian batsman and the current batting coach of Chennai Super Kings, has revealed the behind-the-scene story behind MS Dhoni’s dismissal against Rashid Khan in the 2018 IPL Qualifier. Hussey revealed that he had received a brilliant insight from his analyst regarding the grip and finger position of Rashid Khan every time he […]
Faf Du Plessis Hails Shardul Thakur For His Cameo In 2018 IPL Qualifiers
Shardul Thakur was one of the key players in Chennai Super Kings’ victorious IPL campaign in 2018. If not for his cameo under pressure in their first qualifier against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the yellow army may have had their exit routes sealed. One of the closest witnesses to Shardul Thakur’s unknown hard-hitting skills crucial innings was […]
Jofra Archer Reveals His First Thought After Being Picked By Rajasthan Royals In 2018 IPL Auction
Star all-rounder of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Jofra Archer now revealed as to what was his first thought when Rajasthan bought him in IPL 2018 auctions. Jofra Archer said that he wasn’t expecting such a huge amount bid for him as he had not played an international game […]
2018 IPL Price Tag Gives Me Belief On My Ability: Jaydev Unadkat
Fast-bowler Jaydev Unadkat might have failed to justify his huge price tag at the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction but has said it gives him the belief for the rest of his career. The left-arm bowler said the price tag will always assure him that he has the skills that would force a team to […]
Mitchell Starc Could Lose 2018 IPL Payout After Lawyers Differ Opinion
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc could lose his 2018 IPL payout after lawyers differed opinion, claiming, the injury which ruled out of the tournament was not sudden or unexpected. Starc filed a lawsuit in the Victorian County Court in April last year against the insurers of his contract to play for the Kolkata Knight Riders […]
IPL 2019: Five Cricketers Who Excelled in 2018 But Struggling in this Edition
The ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have almost reached its business end with only a handful of leagues matches left before it progresses to the playoffs. The 12th edition of the IPL have given the cricket lovers innumerable memories and was filled with close encounters – with the results of two games […]
Australia vs India 2018-19: Indian Players Sent Back for the First Time in 82 Years Due to Disciplinary Reasons
The Indian National Cricket team have seen many player-related controversies, but the embarrassment faced by Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul sent back from an overseas tour – is only the second such instance in 82 years. Meanwhile, way back in 1936, the erstwhile captain Maharaja of Vizianagaramlegendary had sent Lala Amarnath back from India’s tour of […]
Australia vs India 2018-19: Shane Warne Shares a Comical Run-Out Miss from IPL
The former legendary spinner Shane Warne shared a comical run-out miss from the Indian Premier League. Warne shared the funny video from IPL 2009 season in which Shadad Jakati failed to gather the ball in the match between Chennai Super Kings and Deccan Chargers. It looked like that Jakati was fielding with butterfingers. The ball […]
Australia vs India 2018: The Boys were Disciplined and They Stuck to their Task – Ravi Shastri
India’s head coach, Ravi Shastri is extremely overwhelmed with the players, as India won the first Test beating Australia by 31 runs. However, India is the second Asian side to win the first Test of a series in Australia after Pakistan at the MCG in 1978/79 (1-1). Pujara, bowlers shine for India in Adelaide – […]
Mzansi Super League 2018: Reeza Hendricks Scores Twin Tons Ahead of IPL 2019 Auction
Perhaps, there would be no time better than this for Reeza Hendricks to show his T20 skills to the world. Just ahead of the IPL 2019 auction, he smashed unbeaten consecutive centuries for his side in Mzansi Super League 2018. And apparently, collected straight man of the match awards as well. Meanwhile, the Proteas youngster […]
India vs Windies 2018: Games Like These Happen a Lot, Especially in the IPL – Rohit Sharma
India whitewashed the Windies by 3-0 in the three-match T20I series, as Rohit Sharma was left impressed with his team’s performance throughout the series. However, earlier in the day, Rohit Sharma had lost the toss and had to bowl first, not much to his delight. Meanwhile, Windies opening duo started their innings brilliantly, as they […]
India vs Windies 2018: IPL Is A Massive Help, Says Khaleel Ahmed After Impressive Start To International Career
Khaleel Ahmed credited the time he spent in the Indian Premier League for becoming a matured cricketer. As far as playing in IPL is concerned, Khaleel Ahmed has not enjoyed much luck. After impressing in the 2016 Under-19 World Cup, he secured a contract from Delhi Daredevils ahead of the 2017 season. However, he didn’t […]
India vs Windies 2018: I Would Love to See Oshane Thomas in the IPL – Aakash Chopra
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed his desire to see Windies pacer Oshane Thomas in the Indian Premier League (IPL) following his outstanding effort in the opening T20I against India at the Eden Gardens. Meanwhile, Thomas, with his early strikes gave Windies some hope after their poor effort with the bat. They managed to […]
Ranji Trophy 2018-19: IPL Auction Kept Too Much Pressure on Me – Jaydev Unadkat
The last couple of years have been a roller-coaster ride for Jaydev Unadkat in his cricketing career. In one season, he was at his brutal best and impressed one and all with his heroics for Rising Pune Supergiant. And then, he struck the downside bar when he was sold for a whopping amount of 11.5 […]
India vs Windies 2018: We Need To Be More Disciplined In Bowling: Jason Holder
Ahead of the second One-Day International (ODI) against India, Windies skipper Jason Holder said his team needs to be more disciplined with the ball. Led by Shimron Hetmyer’s stunning century, Windies piled up 322 for 8 in the allotted 50 overs. Asked to bat first, Windies lost debutant Chandrapaul Hemraj for just nine. However, Kieran […]
India vs Windies 2018: Harbhajan Singh Predicts a Million Dollar IPL Deal for Shimron Hetmyer
India’s off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has predicted a million dollar Indian Premier League deal for Shimron Hetmyer in the next season. Hetmyer was able to time the ball to perfection as he scored his runs at a brisk pace. Thus, the southpaw batsman was able to hit the ground running in the first ODI against India. […]
U19 Asia Cup 2018 – Top 5 U19 Players Who Can Attract Bids in IPL 2019
The core group that played the U19 Asia Cup 2018 has ensured the Indian cricket is in fine hands. They have been thoroughly impressive in the prestigious tournament and made their way back to India with the coveted Trophy. Meanwhile, they also won the hearts of many cricketing fanatics as well. During the course, the […]
Asia Cup 2018: The IPL Is A Big Advantage For Us: Kusal Perera
Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Perera has said the Indian Premier League (IPL) is helping the teams to learn more about the opposition. The left-handed batsman is currently gearing up for the upcoming Asia Cup. Sri Lanka will have high hopes from their hard-hitting top-order batsman Kusal Perera when the Asia Cup gets underway. The Islanders […]
England Vs India 2018, 1st Test: Virat Kohli Smashes Multiple Records
England vs India has had witnessed so far epic duels, particularly in the Test fold. 134 off 10 innings, probably, the mentioned line has got the huge limelight from the last couple of weeks. Don’t worry, it wasn’t a mathematical question, it was the tally registered by Virat Kohli when India toured the United Kingdom […]
ENG vs IND 2018, First Test: Virat Kohli Showed Terrific Discipline: Sanjay Bangar
India batting coach Sanjay Bangar waxed lyrical about Virat Kohli’s stunning hundred on Day 2 of the Edgbaston Test. India were in deep trouble when Kohli walked out to bat. The visitors were reeling at 54 for 2 and soon found themselves 3 down for just 59. Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane then stopped the rot […]
IPL 2018: Our Team Meeting Before The Final Lasted Hardly Five Seconds, Reveals MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni – Chennai Super Kings had all the odds stacked against them as they prepared to mark their comeback in this year’s Indian Premier League. They were returning to the league after serving a two-year absence imposed on them due to corruption charges. Before the suspension, the Super Kings had created their own legacy […]
IPL 2018: Five Players Who Were Rewarded for Their Exceptional Performance
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a tournament which has provided some forgotten stars or newcomers with the mega opportunity to make their return to the national side through such a domestic professional Twenty20 league. Several youngsters have gone on to represent India only on the back of some exceptional performances in the cash-rich […]
ENG vs AUS 2018: Jos Buttler Expecting Australia to be ‘Highly-Disciplined and Hard-Working’
When it comes to deciding what is still acceptable on the cricket field regarding sledging, England star Jos Buttler is still not unsure. However, the hard-hitting batsman is confident of one thing: even without Steven Smith and David Warner, Australia will be as aggressive and hard-nosed as ever during the upcoming ODI series. In the wake […]
IPL 2018: Allrounder’s Eleven
Allrounder have always been an asset in the game. One individual playing the role of batsman as well as bowler open up a vast vista of options for the teams. And the allrounders’ value has sky-rocketed with the advent of T20 cricket. In this shortest format of the game, each team wants an individual who can contribute […]
IPL 2018: Richard Madley Expresses his Gratitude for the Delhi Daredevils
Richard Madley, one of the vital cog in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception, expressed his gratitude for the Delhi Daredevils (DD) franchise for a gifting him a jersey. Meanwhile, Madley had conducted all the auctions of the tournament hovering over the names of several cricketers from around the globe. In this edition of the […]
IPL 2018: Five Expensive Players who justified their Price Tag
IPL 2018: Five Expensive Players who justified their Price Tag Indian Premier League auctions were held this year which gave an opportunity to all the eight franchise to pick their players. As soon as the IPL is done and dusted, we start judging player’s performance on the price they were bought. There were some players […]
IPL 2018: This was a Different Feeling Compared to the Last Two Times – Karn Sharma
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) leg-spinner, Karn Sharma has made a hat-trick of titles with three different teams in three consecutive years. There is some wizardry that propels the leggie to a new Indian Premier League franchise every year, and wherever he goes, the titles follow. Meanwhile, he was part of the winning Sunrisers Hyderabad side in 2016, […]
IPL 2018: Ambati Rayudu More Valuable Than MS Dhoni – Study
With the eleventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) done and dusted, a detailed research study has recently revealed that Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) batsman Ambati Rayudu proved to be more valuable than his skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni in this cash-rich league. Meanwhile, the 11th edition produced many exciting moments and close games. With all […]
IPL 2018: Five Most Popular Overseas Players in India
Cricket is more than just a sport in India. Yes, you heard it right. It is an emotion, a religion and the cricketing idols produced by the country are often worshipped. Before the start of successful Indian Premier League (IPL), it may be stated that India wasn’t a very friendly place to tour, as the […]
IPL 2018: Five Players Who Might be Released by Kings XI Punjab Next Season
After intense cricketing action over a month-and-half, it was the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who won the eleventh edition of Vivo Indian Premier League (IPL) to lift their third title. It was a sensational unbeaten knock from Shane Watson which sealed the deal for Chennai. The tournament was one of the very best for the […]
IPL 2018: Five Royal Challengers Bangalore Players Who May be Released Next Season
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) had yet another disappointing season in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Virat Kohli-led team managed to win only six matches in the 14 games of the league stages. Thus, the Men in Red could not qualify for the playoffs once again. Meanwhile, the performances of some of the RCB players were […]
IPL 2018: Five Players Who Might be Released by Kolkata Knight Riders Next Season
The eleventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) concluded last Sunday (May 27) as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lifted their 3rd title in IPL history after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets riding on a sensational 117 of 57 deliveries. Chennai proved to be just too hot to handle for Hyderabad on all […]
IPL 2018: Five Famous Brothers Who Featured in the Tournament Over the Years
Be it the famous Waugh brothers for Australia – featuring Steve and Mark, or the Flower brothers from Zimbabwe; Grant and Andy Flower there is a special place for real brothers representing their nations together, in the world of cricket. Even in the Indian Premier League (IPL), there have been several pairs of brothers, who […]
IPL 2018: Five Players Who Could Be Released By Mumbai Indians Ahead of Next Season
Mumbai Indians (MI) fared poorly in the recently-concluded season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Rohit Sharma-led side entered the competition as the defending champions and the most successful team in the history of the domestic professional Twenty20 league. Not surprisingly, the three-time IPL champions Indians were one of the pre-tournament favourites to lift the […]
IPL 2018: Five Players Who Could be Axed From Chennai Super Kings Squad Next Season
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) performance was up to the mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018. A lot of credit goes to the franchise for bouncing back in a grand fashion despite spending two years on the sidelines. The yellow brigade went on to win their third IPL title. Consequently, they are now tied […]
IPL 2018: Five Rajasthan Royals’ Players Who May be Released Next Season
Rajasthan Royals (RR), also coming back from their two-season hiatus, had a satisfactory outing this year in the recently held season eleven of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ajinkya Rahane-led team qualified for the playoffs in a dramatic fashion and finished fourth in the league stage fixtures. Read More – Most Maidens in IPL 2010 However, […]
IPL 2018: Shivam Mavi Reveals Piece of Advice Received From Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) speedster Shivam Mavi has shared the advice he received from Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has asked the Under-19 sensation to concentrate on his line and length. Mavi has good pace under his belt. However, he needs to add more control to his armoury. The […]
IPL 2018: Watch – Shane Watson Shows Humility, Hugs CSK’s Bus Driver
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) talismanic batsman Shane Watson showed his humbleness. The former Australian all-rounder went on to unveil why he is a down-to-earth personality when he hugged a CSK bus driver. After taking Chennai to their third IPL title, Watson made his way to the bus – to go back to the team hotel. […]
IPL 2018: BCCI Criticised for Not Involving Indian Commentators in Playoffs
The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) recent decision to restrict the number of Indian commentators to only two- Sunil Gavaskar and Sanjay Manjrekar, for the IPL playoff games, hasn’t gone down well with former players, of late. Meanwhile, some officials of the cricketing board revealed in a gathering that the Indians weren’t as good as the foreigners. However, this […]
IPL 2018: Karn Sharma Throws Light on Title Win With Chennai Super Kings
One of the most uncanny trends in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in last three years is the presence of leg-spinner Karn Sharma in IPL winning teams. The wily leg-spinner was part of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 2016 edition, while in 2017, he represented the Mumbai Indians (MI). This year, Karn continued this trend […]
IPL 2018: Five Players Who Can Replace AB de Villiers if he Doesn’t Play for RCB
With AB de Villiers taking a sudden and shocking call to hang his boots from the International fold, it could be a case if he decides to not play in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL). However, de Villiers confirmed that he will continue to play for his domestic team, Titans. The star batsman de […]
IPL 2018: Ajinkya Rahane Thanks Rajasthan Royals for Their Overwhelming Support
The Indian Premier League’s (IPL) season eleven came to a conclusion on Sunday (May 27) as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the grand finale of the tournament – to clinch the IPL title for the third time. It was sensational innings from Shane Watson which ensured Chennai to chase down the […]
IPL 2018: Top Six Most Expensive Batsmen And Their Cost Per Run
The eleventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) concluded just a few days ago and like most seasons many new records were registered. In the end, it was Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who returned as champion after defeating Surnisers Hyderabad by eight wickets courtesy of a magical knock from the blade of Shane Watson. Australian […]
IPL 2018: Four Players Kings XI Punjab Could Axe in the Next season
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) had a fine start in the eleventh season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, the Men in Red were not able to continue their momentum. Ravichandran Ashwin-led team won their five matches out of the first seven they played. Thus, they were well on track – to make their way […]
IPL 2018: Harsh Goenka Reveals His Best XI of Season XI; Mahendra Singh Dhoni Misses Out
Harsh Goenka, who shot to fame for his antics against Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) co-owner, has recently picked his best XI from the recently-culminated eleventh edition of Indian Premier League (IPL). Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets to lift the trophy. Well, Chennai defied […]
IPL 2018: Chennai Super Kings Cricketer Harbhajan Singh Reveals his Lucky Stadium
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) veteran cricketer, Harbhajan Singh has opened up on his lucky cricket stadium a few days after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets. Meanwhile, Chennai defied criticism to win the trophy for the third time after coming out from a two-year suspension. Experienced all-rounder, Shane Watson struck a […]
IPL 2018: Suresh Raina Reveals Mantra Behind CSK’s Success
Chennai Super Kings southpaw batsman, Suresh Raina revealed the mantra behind team’s success. Hitherto, there have been eleven seasons of IPL, in which Chennai have played in nine, they have qualified for playoffs on every nine times. Furthermore, they have made the cut into the final on seven occasions and have gone on to lift […]
IPL 2018: Vijay Shankar Credits Ricky Ponting for His Turnaround in IPL
For yet another year, Delhi Daredevils (DD) failed to put up an impressive performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they finished at bottom of the points table for yet another year. They failed to knit together as a unit which was one of the main reasons behind them finishing at the bottom of […]
IPL 2018: Cost Per Wicket For Jaydev Unadkat Will Leave You in Splits
Rajasthan Royals (RR) fought pretty hard in the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) two-day long mega-auction this year – to bag the services of left-arm Indian pacer Jaydev Unadkat. Moreover, it was held way back in January. They broke their bank to acquire the services of two of the costliest players in the auction leg. The […]
IPL 2018: Ravichandran Ashwin Did a Great Job With the KXIP, Says KL Rahul
Kings XI Punjab’s (KXIP) top-scorer for the recently-completed eleventh edition of the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL), KL Rahul has lauded his skipper Ravichandran Ashwin, the only bowling captain of the season for doing a good job with the Mohali-based outfit. Meanwhile, Punjab finished seventh as they lost track midway through the league. They lost back-to-back […]
IPL 2018: KL Rahul Feels Coveted Title is Not Too Far For Kings XI Punjab
Kings XI Punjab’s (KXIP) top-scorer for the recently-completed eleventh edition, KL Rahul has sent out a message for the KXIP fans that the much-awaited trophy is not too far away from the Mohali-based outfit. Meanwhile, Punjab lost their track midway in the season after scripting an outstanding start. They lost back-to-back games at the end […]
IPL 2018: Hotstar Sets Viewership Record in Twenty20 Grand Finale
The digital and mobile entertainment platform of India, Hotstar created a burgeoning record by setting a global live streaming trend during the final of the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL). It was broadcasted on 27th of May 2018. The match was eventually won by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) while riding on a sensational century […]
IPL 2018: Deepak Chahar All Praises For Mahendra Singh Dhoni And His Leadership
One of Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) success stories, this season, is that of Rajasthan’s bowling all-rounder Deepak Chahar. The 25-year-old paceman impressed one and all with his swing bowling while holding the new ball and now he credits skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his success. During a recent interview, Chahar revealed that it was Dhoni […]
IPL 2018: List of Bowlers Who Bowled Maiden Overs in Season XI
This edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) turned out to be a run-fest. However, we witnessed some brilliant display of bowling which further elaborated that Twenty20 cricket is not all about batting powerhouse. Many bowlers turned out to be spectacular with Kings XI Punjab’s (KXIP) Andrew Tye earning the Purple Cap award with 24 […]
IPL 2018: Four Events Which Did Not Occur This Season
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) conducted yet another successful edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2018), with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clinching their third title of the Twenty20 history. Yes, the tournament was one of the most closely fought competitions in the history. Well, as many as seven teams were in contention for […]
IPL 2018: Team Analysis of All Eight T20 Franchises
The eleventh edition of the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL 2018) drew curtains on Sunday (May 27) night, with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lifting the title for the third time in league’s history. However, when we look back at the tournament, it will be remembered as one of the most evenly fought games, as all […]
IPL 2018: Know How Virat Kohli’s Bat Changed Ambati Rayudu Fate in Season XI?
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener, Ambati Rayudu had a stupendous season in this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), as he registered 602 runs from 16 matches at an impressive average of 43. Meanwhile, he was their highest run-scorer and helped them to lift their third title. Chennai defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the summit […]
IPL 2018: Four Foreign Players Who Didn’t Get a Chance in IPL 11
The Indian Premier League (IPL) provides a perfect platform to the foreign players to learn the trait of playing in arduous Indian conditions. We have seen players like AB de Villiers and David Warner gain in their career after playing in the league. However, the team composition of the Indian Premier League allows only four […]
IPL 2018: Players who Played Only One Match in IPL Season 11
The Indian Premier League (IPL) provides a perfect platform for the players to showcase their talent. However, as the team backs its marquee and best players to be in the playing XI, not all players get their opportunity. Thus, many players played just a solitary game in the IPL 2018. Let’s take a look at […]
IPL 2018: Privileged to have Represented Sunrisers with a Great Group of Fellas – Kane Williamson
Sunrisers Hyderabad narrowly missed out on their opportunity to lift their 2nd IPL title after the Chennai Super Kings defeated them in the finals by eight wickets. It was a great all-round performance by the yellow brigade all through the tournament which eventually gave them their 3rd title. However, in the final, it was a special […]
IPL 2018: Top Five Batsmen with Best Strike Rate this Season
The T20 format of the game is not about the averages, but the strike-rates. IPL 2018 treated the spectators with brilliant individual performances from various teams in the competition. Here, we look at some of the mega-strikers of the cricket ball, who enthralled one and with their strokeplay. Read More – Most Centuries in IPL 2011 […]
IPL 2018: Chennai Super Kings had Planned According to Chennai Conditions – Stephen Fleming
Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach, Stephen Fleming has admitted relocating out of Chennai was a tough decision for his side. Meanwhile, Chennai slammed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets in the summit clash to lift the third title. However, Chennai had to shift base to Pune following the Cauvery water dispute here. […]
IPL 2018: Kolkata were Not the Favorites but we Did Well – Shubman Gill
18-year old Shubman Gill has been one of the most promising picks for Kolkata Knight Riders this season. The deputy for India in the U19 World Cup notched up big scores, and he smoothly made his transition into the senior cricketing circuits, courtesy of his lusty strokes. The men in purple and gold finished third in […]
IPL 2018: Rohit Sharma Opens Up on His Disappointing Twenty20 Season
Rohit Sharma has expressed his disappointment over his poor campaign with the bat for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the recently-concluded eleventh season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The right-handed batsman Rohit, who has led the Indians to a record three IPL titles, cut a sorry figure throughout the season with the bat as the defending […]