Legendary batsman Viv Richards in an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN talks about the Indian Premier League, Delhi Daredevils, Indian cricket, Sachin Tendulkar and much more. GK: The IPL has been on for 6 years. It is your first time over here as part of the IPL in any capacity, what are your first impressions when you come here and see cricket this way? VR: I am a soccer fanatic also...
07:49 PM, Apr 25, 2013
Kolkata: Form might be favouring the Kings XI Punjab with two wins on the trot but coach Darren Lehmann on Thursday said that Kolkata Knight Riders would be tough to beat since they were playing at home and the last few games they have lost were pretty close. "We managed to get across the line against KKR the last time at home. But obviously they are a very good side...
07:01 PM, Apr 25, 2013
Live updates from Game 34 of IPL 6 being played at Chennai's MA Chidamabaram Stadium between two time champions CSK and the debutants Sunrisers Hyderabad. Having won three matches back to back, a confident Chennai Super Kings' batting will be subjected to a test against the in-form bowling of Sunrisers Hyderabad. And with five victories out of seven matches played so far, both the teams are going strong with 10...
06:57 PM, Apr 25, 2013
New Delhi: Virat Kohli on Thursday received the biggest compliment of his cricket career with West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards saying the talented Indian batsman reminds him of his own batting. "I love watching Virat Kohli bat. He looks to me like an individual of my own heart. I love his aggression and serious passion that I used to have. He reminds me of myself," Richards said. "He is...
04:44 PM, Apr 25, 2013
Mumbai Indians' opener Dwayne Smith, who lead his team to victory against Kolkata with a match winning knock of 62 in 47 balls at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday said that he wanted to play out Sunil Narine as he was in a wicket-taking form and wanted to get himself in and pick up the pace after judging the nature of the track. Chasing a tricky 160 to win on...
10:11 AM, Apr 25, 2013
Entertainer of the week There is but one man who can thrill the senses in the most unbridled way - Christopher Henry Gayle. Anyone who witnessed Gayle's audacious assault on the hapless Pune Warriors bowling in Bangalore on Tuesday will testify to having seen the most amazing innings played in Twenty20 cricket. Gayle slammed an unbeaten 175 off 66 balls, in the process breaking a spate of records [LINK TO...
08:15 AM, Apr 25, 2013
Kolkata: Mumbai Indians regular skipper Ricky Ponting, who has been struggling with the bat, willingly opted out of the team for the crucial tie against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens Wednesday. "Ponting himself opted to sit out today's (Wednesday) game. We wanted to get our foreign players' combination right, and he volunteered to stay out. It takes a big heart to take such a decision," stand-in skipper Rohit...
03:02 AM, Apr 25, 2013
Kolkata: Observing that 160 was a defendable target, Kolkata Knight Riders' spinner Sunil Narine Wednesday rued the absence of all-rounder Jacques Kallis, who could not turn up to bowl after getting injured while batting against Mumbai Indians in their IPL encounter at the Eden Gardens here. "The target of 160 was defendable but we fumbled at the end. Kallis is a world class bowler and his absence badly hurt our...
02:16 AM, Apr 25, 2013
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming Wednesday said that he was not unduly worried by his side's death bowling issues but would look to improve the overall bowling when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match here Thursday. "I am not worried about death bowling. There is always pressure in 20-20 cricket. There are very good hitters in the game now. Look at Villiers and Steve Smith...
10:29 PM, Apr 24, 2013
Bangalore: Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Chris Gayle, who smashed a record-breaking 175 not out against Pune Warriors, Wednesday said that he is not the only match-winner in his IPL side. "We have got a lot of match winners. It is not about just Chris Gayle," he told reporters at the sidelines of Reebok CrossFit event here. "Virat Kohli is in great form. AB (de Villiers) is a superb player. You...
09:01 PM, Apr 24, 2013
Bangalore: Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan feels that his opening partner Chris Gayle's record-breaking knock against Pune Warriors in their IPL match was the best ever he had seen in his career. Dilshan was at the other end for major part of the RCB innings when Gayle butchered Pune bowlers for 175 not out from just 66 balls last night, the highest individual score in any T20 cricket. Asked...
08:55 PM, Apr 24, 2013
Having being pushed to the bottom half of the table after four defeats, Kolkata Knight Riders need to raise their game as they face a struggling star-studded Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens in game 33 of IPL 6 on Wednesday. After having lost consecutive matches, both sides are in need of impactful performances to increase their chances of making it to the play-offs. Catch all the action from game...
07:05 PM, Apr 24, 2013
New Delhi: Delhi Daredevils' offspinner Johan Botha still belives that his team can win seven matches in a row and stay alive in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Delhi franchise suffered their seventh loss in eight games on Tuesday after they were beaten by five wickets by Kings XI Punjab. They are wallowing at the bottom of the points table at present. The South African admitted that Delhi batting...
06:28 PM, Apr 24, 2013
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)-appointed disciplinary committee, looking into the alleged financial irregularities by suspended Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi, is likely to complete its investigation by the end of this month, a move being objected to by the defence. The three-member Committee met for two consecutive days in the national capital - April 22 and 23 for over two hours each during...
04:33 PM, Apr 24, 2013
New Delhi: Livid with his batsmen after yet another loss, Delhi Daredevils skipper Mahela Jayawardene said their inconsistency is not letting the side post even a decent total for the bowlers to defend. The Daredevils slumped to their seventh loss in the T20 League after going down by five wickets to Kings XI Punjab last night. "That's where were we are lacking. We are not consistent enough to compete. This...
12:26 PM, Apr 24, 2013
New Delhi: Kings XI skipper Adam Gilchrist was happy with his team's five-wicket win against Daredevils here Tuesday at the half-way stage in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and hoped the side will find some luck as it embarks on a trip of three big games. Kings XI face Knight Riders April 26, Mumbai Indians April 29 and Super Kings May 2. "We have reached the half-way stage, but we...
02:51 AM, Apr 24, 2013
New Delhi: Normal service was restored for Delhi Daredevils who followed up an excellent run-chase two nights ago with another sloppy batting performance that formed the basis of their seventh defeat in eight matches. Given first use of a sluggish Feroz Shah Kotla surface on Tuesday evening, the hosts made 120 for 7 which Kings XI Punjab chased down for the loss of five wickets to pocket their fourth win...
11:06 PM, Apr 23, 2013
Bangalore: After his breathtaking 66-ball 175 in the Indian Premier League here on Tuesday, Chris Gayle was modesty personified, preferring to highlight the contributions of his team-mates whose efforts paled in comparison to the Jamaican's record-breaking feat. "(Tillakaratne) Dilshan and A B (de Villiers) supported us really well. It was a breathtaking game and happy to be on the winning side. The bowlers finished things on a high," Gayle said...
10:24 PM, Apr 23, 2013
Kolkata: Having being pushed to the bottom half of the table after four defeats, Kolkata Knight Riders need to raise their game as they face a struggling star-studded Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens in game 33 of IPL 6 on Wednesday. After having lost consecutive matches, both sides are in need of impactful performances to increase their chances of making it to the play-offs. An exciting game is on...
08:58 PM, Apr 23, 2013
Pune: Even as Sachin Tendulkar is in Kolkata to discharge his IPL duties for Mumbai Indians, a special programme has been planned in his home state where 100 young cricketers will be present with former India captain Chandu Borde and former Maharashtra captain Shantanu Sugwekar. The duo of Borde and Sugwekar, who have had a close association with Tendulkar, will share their experiences with the budding cricketers during the programme...
08:27 PM, Apr 23, 2013
