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Rahul, 27, has overcome probably the toughest phase in his life and career which saw him endure a dismal run in the Test tour of Australia.

Gayle hails KL Rahul as the successor to Kohli

Both Rahul and Gayle have been the leading-run getters for Kings XI Punjab this season, having scored close to 450 runs in 11 games.

29 Apr 2019 5:35 PM

Wrist spinners are the mystical Sufis of the modern game

Teams from the Indian sub continent, blessed with spin bowlers, used them beautifully since the advent of the ODIs.

29 Apr 2019 1:16 AM

In their last match chasing 192 against Rajasthan Royals, openers Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan laid the foundation with a 72-run stand which was followed by a blistering unbeaten 73-run knock by Pant. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: Delhi Capitals eye to seal playoff berth against rejuvenated RCB

With Dhawan and Shaw at the top and the likes of Iyer, Pant and Colin Ingram to follow, Delhi would start as a confident batting unit.

27 Apr 2019 1:15 PM

Ashwin felt it was important to curtail AB de Villiers as he could make a lot of difference in end overs. (Photo: PTI)

'Both Virat and I react out of passion,' says Ashwin on Kohli's animated send-off

The 32-year-old said KXIP lost the plot in middle overs despite Nicholos Pooran and David Miller bringing them back into the game.

25 Apr 2019 12:50 PM

Man of the Match AB de Villiers, who scored an unbeaten 82 off 44, credited RCB bowlers for winning the match for the team. (Photo: BCCI)

'Losing six in a row really hurt us': Virat Kohli

RCB beat Kings XI Punjab by 17 runs in an IPL encounter on Wednesday night, to keep slim chances of making the IPL play-offs alive.

25 Apr 2019 12:27 PM

My job in the team is to take the pressure off Kohli and de Villiers: Moeen Ali. (Photo: BCCI)

'I can also score runs just as quickly as Kohli and De Villiers': Moeen Ali

So far, Ali has scored 216 runs in the IPL and he would be playing his last match for RCB today as he leaves to England for WC preparations.

24 Apr 2019 4:22 PM

Virat Kohli side look to win at home

Moeen along with Kohli and South African AB de Villiers will look to finish the season on a strong note despite starting on a sour one.

24 Apr 2019 6:20 AM

What Stars Say

Team India won’t win 2019 World Cup, predicts well-known astrologer Greenstone Lobo.

24 Apr 2019 12:18 AM

After losing seven matches, RCB has been able to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings back to back. (Photo: BCCI)

' I only want to play for RCB in the IPL throughout my life': Yuzvendra Chahal

The 28-year-old Chahal has taken 14 wickets in the ongoing edition of the IPL and has become the go-to bowler for captain Virat Kohli.

23 Apr 2019 11:24 AM

Qualification for the play-offs is still a distant dream for RCB, considering they have to win all four and wait for favourable results. (Photo: BCCI)

'MS did what he does best, give us a massive scare': Kohli lauds Dhoni

Dhoni smashed an unbeaten 84 off 48 balls and nearly got the required 26 runs off the last over bowled by Umesh Yadav.

22 Apr 2019 10:41 AM

Due to the early collapse of CSK’s batting line-up, the team was down at 28-4 when the skipper walked to the crease in the sixth over and stayed till the end of the chase. (Photo: BCCI)

Twitter hails Dhoni despite losing against RCB, calls for Dhoni to be made the PM

Dhoni smashed 84 runs of 48 balls while chasing a target of 162, which involved 5 fours and 7 sixes in his aggressive display of batting.

22 Apr 2019 10:27 AM

RCB have acquired six points from ten matches, and are still sitting at the bottom of the link. (Photo: PTI)

IPL 2019: RCB defeat CSK in a last-ball thriller, Dhoni's efforts go in vain

Chasing a target of 162, CSK had a very penurious start as they lost wickets of Watson and Raina in the very first over bowled by Steyn.

22 Apr 2019 9:14 AM

The explosions took place near Kingsbury, Shangri-LA and Cinnamon Grand Hotels in Colombo around 8:45 am local time. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka blasts: Kohli, Tendulkar and others send condolences through twitter

Over 400 people got injured during the blasts that took place at three churches and three hotels on Sunday.

21 Apr 2019 3:31 PM

Do-or-die game for Virat Kohli’s Challengers

Dale Steyn’s return to Bengaluru as a replacement for the injured Nathan Coulter-Nile is a welcome boost for RCB.

21 Apr 2019 2:33 AM

CSK skipper M S Dhoni missed the game against SRH due to a stiff back but will probably be fit for the game on Sunday. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: CSK aim to seal play-off berth against RCB

CSK will get to 16 points with a win at the Chinnaswamy and it should be enough to guarantee a place in the top-four.

20 Apr 2019 1:13 PM

RCB are currently sitting at the bottom of the table, with just two wins from nine matches. (Photo: BCCI)

Twitter hails Virat Kohli after RCB's win agains KKR

Kohli scored 100 runs in 58 balls, comprising 9 fours and 4 sixes.

20 Apr 2019 12:57 PM

With Bangalore at 59-2 in the ninth over, the left-handed batsman came in and hit six sixes and five fours in his knock. (Photo: BCCI)

Kohli applauds Moeen Ali for RCB's triumph

Moeen’s 28-ball 66 knock changed the momentum and laid the platform for Bangalore’s late assault against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

20 Apr 2019 12:19 PM

KKR have registered 4 wins in 9 matches, and will play Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 21. (Photo:

Russell questions KKR's decision to send him lower down the order

'In the middle period, if we scored a bit faster we would definitely get the runs with even balls the spare,' said a disappointed Russell.

20 Apr 2019 10:57 AM

IPL 2019: Captain Marvel

Kohli’s ton helps RCB edge KKR.

20 Apr 2019 12:59 AM

Sharma believes that either KL Rahul or Ambati Rayudu should make the cut to the final fifteen and one of these players will start in the playing XI. (Photo: File)

'IPL performance should not be used to select 15 players for World Cup': RK Sharma

The Men in Blue have the biggest conundrum of selecting number four batsmen in the final squad of fifteen.

14 Apr 2019 5:09 PM

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