Ashutosh Sharma

Thanks to IPL, there are no mystery players any more, says NZ’s Ronchi

Ronchi said the global visibility of IPL, where even the so-called mystery players are big names, no player is impossible to plan for any more.

Spotlight firmly on struggling Dhoni as India take on Kiwis in ODI series

The five-match ODI series against New Zealand seems to be MS Dhoni’s only chance to regain the limelight and stay relevant as a leader in the limited-overs format.

India vs NZ: Cool Dharamsala could offer slight advantage to medium pacers

The pitch has a greenish tinge, indicating a fair bit of grass has been left on it, but then two days of rolling and final trimming on Saturday can turn it into a belter.

Fit-again Anderson does not want to rush himself

Returning from a back injury,Anderson bowled in the nets but clarified that his role for the next few matches would be limited to batting.

Fit-again Anderson does not want to rush himself

Cool Dharamsala could offer slight advantage to medium pacers

No let up in intensity for in-form Rahane in ODIs

It took some time but Rahane has proved himself in all cricket formats

After a chequered start, Ajinkya Rahane has cemented his spot across all formats.

After washout, Kiwis look for turnaround

Javelin champ Neeraj Chopra pride of Chandigarh’s DAV-10

An early morning call all the way from Poland on Sunday sent the Chopra household in ruptures of joy.

The big leap: Cager from Chandigarh wins India colours

Cager Ravi Bhardwaj (left) has become the first player from the city to be selected in the Indian team, which is participating in the South Asian Basketball Association (SABA) Zone Qualifying Round for the International Basketball Association (FIBA) Asia Challenge on Thursday.

His passion for football has taken him to such heights, says Gurpreet’s father

On Thursday night, the 24-year-old added another first to his long list by becoming the first Indian to play in Europa League qualifier for his Norwegian club Stabaek FC against Welsh club Connah’s Quay Nomads FC at the first qualifying round stage.

Struggling Hashim Amla finally comes good for Kings XI Punjab

The former South Africa captain came into his own, anchoring the Kings XI with a blistering 56-ball 96 to help the side set a competitive score of 179

Homeboy Yuvraj takes Sunrisers closer to playoffs

Yuvraj didn’t disappoint the sparse crowd as he remained unbeaten on 42 with the help of three fours and equal number of sixes to guide his team home

Sunrisers hope experience takes them to win over KXIP, IPL playoffs

Table toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad are taking nothing for granted as they aim to beat struggling Kings XI Punjab and seal the playoff spot

Mystery spinner KC Cariappa finally comes good for Kings XI Punjab

Cariappa justified the faith shown by his skipper with twin strikes in the space of a delivery. He first accounted for Karnataka teammate Rahul and then removed Kohli.

Jordan holds nerve, RCB steal one-run win over Kings XI Punjab

AB de Villiers’ construction of a T20 innings can be a matter of detailed analysis. Yes, it’s a known fact that the South African possesses a vast array of shots but to sweep a yorker off a medium pacer Sandeep Sharma for six takes special talent, hand-eye coordination and faith in your ability.

Aware of danger against RCB, Kings XI focus on task at hand

With the league getting to the business end, where every win and loss will determine qualification chances, it’s time the RCB players get into the stride.

Marcus Stoinis’ all-round effort helps Kings XI upstage Daredevils

Marcus Stoinis scored a 44-ball 52 and took three wickets for 40 runs in his four overs to set up Kings XI Punjab’s nine-run win over Delhi Daredevils.

Daredevils hope for return to winning ways against listless Kings XI

Delhi will be itching to get back to winning ways but against Punjab they have a problem of unpredictability. KXIP gave a thoroughly professional performance against Pune and Gujarat, their only two wins this season.

Sandeep Sharma, the lone bright spot for struggling Kings XI Punjab

Sandeep played just four matches in 2013, picking up eight wickets, but in the subsequent two seasons he came into his own, picking 18 and 13 wickets in 2014 and 2015, respectively.

Parthiv, Rayudu return MI to winning ways, hand Kings XI another loss

Parthiv Patel, reprieved as many as three times, rode his luck to score a blistering 81 and with Ambati Rayudu (65) helped Mumbai Indians get back to winning ways against the struggling Kings XI Punjab on Monday.

Bhajji’s poor run hurting Mumbai as they face equally shaky Kings XI

Harbhajan Singh is a veteran of 103 Tests and 236 ODIs, but is still only 35. However, the off-spinner has continued to struggle for wickets, hurting the Mumbai Indians this season.

Gambhir, Uthappa seal win over Kings XI after KKR bowlers shine

Up against disciplined KKR, nothing worked for Kings XI, underlining their lack of consistency. A target of 138, after Kolkata bowlers choked Punjab for runs, was never going to challenge KKR, a side full of proven match winners.

KXIP bank on domestic talent ahead of encounter with KKR today

Kings XI Punjab will look forward to more show from the domestic talent in their encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders which proved to be key in the victory against Rising Pune Supergiants in Mohali on Sunday.

David Miller’s struggle with the bat continues

Post-match David Miller was both beaming and relieved but it hid a personal disappointment for the newly-appointed Kings XI Punjab skipper.

KXIP upstage Pune Supergiants by 6 wickets, register first win of season

In their third match of the season, the Kings XI Punjab dugout was smiling. As openers Murali Vijay and Manan Vohra tore apart the Rising Pune Supergiants bowling, Glenn Maxwell and David Miller, both under pressure to score, could laugh.

Pune look to get combination right against struggling Kings XI

For Rising Pune Supergiants, finding match winners isn’t a problem, they have plenty in the XI and few on the bench, so skipper MS Dhoni will be looking to find the best combination.

KXIP not losing sleep over Bombay high court’s order to move IPL matches

Of the Mumbai Indians, Rising Pune Supergiants and Kings XI Punjab, the three teams affected by the Bombay high court’s order to shift IPL matches out of Maharashtra in May, KXIP are the least worried.

Gujarat Lions’ Dwayne Bravo banking on slower yorkers for impact

Bravo, who has been on a high since winning the World T20, took 4 for 22 to complete his 300 wickets in T20, while Jadeja finished with 2 for 30 to restrict KXIP to 161.