Tag: IPL 2022

Warner reveals how text messages to Finch during IPL might have sparked skipper’s return to form

Australia romped to a huge win after a stunning Sri Lanka collapse, which saw the hosts manage just 128 batting first. Warner (70 not out) and Finch (61 not out) stitched together a 134-run stand in 12 overs to win the opening game of the three-match T20I series.

June 8, 2022

How Dhoni remains calm at the crease is amazing, says Dwaine Pretorius

Pretorius, who will now be turning out in South Africa colours in the five-match T20I series against India beginning in New Delhi on June 9, said that he likes Dhoni's philosophy of, "anything is always possible".

June 7, 2022

It was a shame Delhi Capitals couldn’t make it to IPL finals: Mitch Marsh

Delhi Capitals needed to beat Rohit Sharma's side in their final league fixture, which would have secured their playoff berth. But the Ricky Ponting-coached side lost by five wickets and were dumped out of IPL 2022, and Royal Challengers Bangalore sneaked in.

June 4, 2022

IPL teams commanding higher valuations than global football counterparts

IPL teams' revenue CAGR has been more than 10 per cent in the past seven years, commanding a much higher valuation than football counterparts, mainly due to higher revenue growth and stellar viewership, Elara Securities said in a report.

June 4, 2022

District-level cricket is where it all begins and budding players need to focus on that: Dhoni

Former India captain and IPL side Chennai Super Kings stalwart Mahendra Singh Dhoni has stressed that district cricket is the most important things for budding cricketers, which opens the door for them to play state-level cricket.

June 3, 2022

Manjrekar sees shades of Dhoni’s captaincy in Pandya after IPL 2022 triumph

Taking into account the way Pandya led Gujarat Titans throughout IPL 2022, former India star Sanjay Manjrekar sees shades of former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni in his leadership.

May 31, 2022

BCCI announces Rs 1.25 crore prize money for ground staff at six venues for IPL 2022 work

The announcement of the bonus payment to the ground staff was made by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah in a tweet on Monday.

May 31, 2022

Gujarat Titans hold roadshow in Ahmedabad to celebrate IPL 2022 triumph

The Titans took the IPL trophy to the important roads of the City, to show it to their fans, who could watch the team triumph at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday, beating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets.

May 31, 2022

Hardik Pandya has the poise typical of winners, says Titans team director Solanki

Solanki added that Pandya's cricket is more about passion and entertainment, which made him the automatic choice to lead the Gujarat Titans.

May 29, 2022

It’s ruthless business for me on the field; Nehra gets the best out of me: Hardik Pandya

Summing up the team's maiden journey in IPL 2022, where the side first topped the league phase and then set up a title clash with Rajasthan Royals, Pandya gave almost the entire credit for the success to head coach and former Indian pace bowler Ashish Nehra.

May 29, 2022

Manjrekar flags Kohli’s tendency to get on front foot as reason for his batting struggles

Kohli, the most successful batter in IPL history with 6624 runs in 215 innings (223 matches) at an average of 36.20 and strike rate of 129.13, has had a poor IPL 2022 as per his own standard as Royal Challengers Bangalore lost in the playoffs once again.

May 28, 2022

Was playing an U-16 game somewhere in Kerala when RR first won the IPL title in 2008, reveals Samson

Cut to 2022, and 14 years later Samson has recollections of the magical day when the Warne-led Royals won by three wickets against the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings.

May 28, 2022

Rajasthan thrash RCB by 7 wickets, to face Gujarat Titans in IPL final

Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan will now face Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans in the final at the same stadium in front of a huge crowd on Sunday.

May 28, 2022

IPL 2022, Qualifier 2: Rajasthan face stern test against formidable RCB

Rajasthan have been a solid team in the ongoing IPL edition, which was very much evident during the league stage of the tournament as they finished at the second spot in the points table.

May 27, 2022

5 arrested from Kolkata’s Eden Gardens for betting during IPL

The arrests were made by the anti-rowdy squad (ARS) under the detective department (DD) of Kolkata Police on Wednesday evening.

May 26, 2022

Gambhir hails LSG for a great tournament, says team will come back stronger

First-timers Luckow Super Giants did exceedingly well in IPL 2022 by finishing third in the preliminary league and though they lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator match on Wednesday night, can take heart from their campaign.

May 26, 2022

I am over the moon, RCB skipper du Plessis elated over Rajat Patidar’s superb hundred

Patidar produced a knock for the ages, slamming a 49-ball century in powering Royal Challengers Bangalore to a mammoth 207/4 in 20 overs against Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday night.

May 26, 2022