Sports, Cricket, 5th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 05 Apr 2019

Sports, Cricket, 05 Apr 2019

Buttler, who walked back to the dressing room after a heated exchange with Ashwin, still feels aggrieved. (Photo: BCCI)

'You can't say that Ashwin is a villain', says Ashwin in an interview

Ashwin has been at the centre of a major cricket controversy for using the ploy made famous by India player Vinoo Mankad.

05 Apr 2019 4:44 PM

Jonny Bairstow will be keen to continue his run riot and keep the Sunrisers Hyderabad juggernaut rolling against Mumbai Indians. (Photo: AP)

IPL 2019: SRH banks upon bairstow to defeat an inconsistent MI side

Top ranked Sunrisers would not like to spare an inch against sixth placed Mumbai.

05 Apr 2019 4:41 PM

Neesham said the key to his comeback was to take the focus away from results. (Photo: AP)

'I actually called Heath Mills and told him I was going to retire': Neesham

Battling inconsistent form and injuries, Neesham said he dialled NZ Players Association CEO Heath Mills to express his desire to quit.

05 Apr 2019 4:34 PM

Dhoni's ability to stay calm and keep his cool even in the trickiest of situations versus Ashwin's aggressive approach and out-of-the-box decisions would certainly make for an interesting contest.

IPL 2019: It will be a battle of leadership styles when CSK faces KXIP

The two teams have three wins each and both will try to outdo each other to take the upper hand.

05 Apr 2019 4:26 PM

The Rajasthan Royals batsman was run out on 69 while backing up at the non-striker’s end as Kings XI Punjab’s Ravichandran Ashwin chose to whip off the bails instead of completing his delivery as Buttler stepped out of the crease. (Photo: PTI)

'I'm the only one to be Mankaded twice, will ensure it never happens again': Buttler

Buttler was Mankaded 1st time when England played Sri Lanka in 2014, although Senanayake had warned Buttler twice for backing up too far.

05 Apr 2019 4:16 PM

The 34-year-old off-spinner has played an important role in Sunrisers Hyderabad last two wins -- taking four wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore last week and two scalps against Delhi Capitals here last night. (Photo: BCCI)

'I play my natural game, and according to the conditions': Mohammed Nabi

Nabi doesn't always figure in the Sunrisers playing XI as the team uses him according to the conditions only.

05 Apr 2019 4:13 PM

Even though he was livid with the track on offer, Ponting admitted that his team has not 'played the conditions better' with visiting teams dominating them. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: Ponting criticises Feroz Shah Kotla pitch curators

Sunrisers comfortably beat Delhi Capitals by 5 wickets on a track where run-scoring was difficult and suited the SRH bowlers even more.

05 Apr 2019 4:10 PM

After losing their opening IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders, the Sunrisers went on the win three back-to-back games against Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals. (Photo: FIle)

'When the team does well captaincy is always easy': Bhuvneshwar Kumar on SRH's win

Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a hat-trick of wins in the ongoing IPL to move to the top of the points table.

05 Apr 2019 4:07 PM

The Turin giants have an 18-point advantage on Napoli and have won both their direct clashes with Carlo Ancelotti's side this season. (Photo: File)

Juventus looks to seal their 8th Serie A title this weekend

Juventus could win the league title with seven games to spare - the earliest - if they beat AC Milan and Napoli loses to Genoa at home.

05 Apr 2019 4:02 PM

Sunrisers will face Mumbai Indians next on April 6 whereas Delhi Capitals next take on Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 7. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: Bairstow, Warner propels SRH to comfortable 5-wicket win against DC

Chasing 130, SRH got off to a strong start as their openers Jonny Bairstow and David Warner hammered the hosts with regular boundaries.

05 Apr 2019 3:58 PM

The bowling lineup picks itself with Imran Tahir providing his controlled leg-spin, and a seam attack of Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and one of veteran Dale Steyn or newcomer Anrich Nortje. (Photo: AP)

Proteas to announce World Cup Squad soon but some doubt remains

Faf du Plessis has previously said six specialist batsmen, an all-rounder at number seven, three fast bowlers and a spinner are pivotal.

05 Apr 2019 3:55 PM

CSK had suffered from many fielding lapses in the match. (Photo: File)

‘We are never going to be a great fielding side’: Stephen Fleming

Fleming’s comment comes close on the heels of his team’s loss to Mumbai Indians on Wednesday night.

05 Apr 2019 9:55 AM

A downcast Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli (right) speaks to fast bowler Umesh Yadav during the away match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in this file photo. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: Bangalore eye purple patch

The Royal Challengers are coming off a seven-wicket loss against the Rajasthan Royals where they were outdone by the spin and guile of Shreyas Gopal.

05 Apr 2019 1:16 AM

A lot was expected from Rishabh Pant but he too departed just after time-out in the 10th over.

IPL 12: Delhi suffer sunstroke!

Skipper Shreyas Iyer tried to anchor the innings with a steady 41-ball 43 but didn’t get support from the other end.

05 Apr 2019 1:15 AM

Mumbai Indians batsman Suryakumar Yadav plays a shot against Chennai Super Kings during their IPL match at Wankhede Stadium. (Photo Credit: Rajesh Jadhav)

Suryakumar Yadav shows his class

Last season’s top scorer and opener for MI, Suryakumar Yadav proved his worth under pressure in his match against CSK.

05 Apr 2019 12:18 AM

IPL 12: Should the skipper be skipped?

After RCB’s dismal performance yet again, fans are gunning for captain Virat Kohli’s ouster.

05 Apr 2019 12:17 AM

Batting for a cause

Sixteen street children from India will be participating in the first ever street children's world cup at Lord's, ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup.

05 Apr 2019 12:00 AM

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