Hull City sporting director Jared Dublin says the potential delay to the Championship play-off final is “not a good look for football” but insists the club won’t use it as an excuse should they fail to make it to the Premier League. The EFL announced yesterday that an Independent Disciplinary Commission would sit on Tuesday…
There’s a certain inevitability about Shardul Thakur. He may not play half the games in a season, concede 15 runs off his first over – like he did against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala – and yet, produce moments of brilliance that turn a game on its head. He’s called ‘Lord’ Thakur and he lives up…
Former India cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has questioned the growing control over pitch preparation in the IPL, arguing that franchises should have greater freedom to tailor surfaces according to their strengths. Drawing a parallel with international cricket, Manjrekar said no home side would accept losing control over conditions during a major Test series. “Yeah,…
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Shardul Thakur clarified that skipper Hardik Pandya’s absence in the last three matches was due to injury, adding that he could return for the next game against Kolkata Knight Riders while dismissing speculation over the star’s future with the franchise. Hardik did not travel to Dharamsala for MI’s six-wicket win over Punjab…
Another breach in IPL’s code of conduct, MI’s batting coach Keiron Pollard penalised by BCCI during Mumbai’s thrilling win against Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. Pollard has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee and received a demerit point, marking a formal addition to his disciplinary record.The offence falls under…
Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh has found himself at the centre of a growing debate around players, content creation and the blurred boundaries between access and exposure in the IPL ecosystem. While the left-arm seamer has had a modest season on the field, picking up 13 wickets in 12 matches at an economy rate touching…
Thirteen years after first wearing the blue and gold of Mumbai Indians, Jasprit Bumrah finally walked out as captain of the five-time IPL champion on Thursday night in Dharamsala. The moment was born out of circumstance. Regular captain Hardik Pandya and stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav were both unavailable for the clash against Punjab Kings at…
Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard has been fined 15 per cent of his applicable match fee and accumulated one demerit point for using abusive language towards the fourth umpire during his side’s six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Dharamshala on Thursday. Former West Indies all-rounder Pollard was found to have breached Level 1 of…
Punjab Kings batting coach Brad Haddin lamented his team’s lack of composure in pressure situations during its six-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians in Dharamshala on Thursday. “I think the pressure stays the whole time, more so at this stage of the tournament. This is what IPL cricket is about. You’ve got to be able to…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Nearly two years after stepping away from T20Is and a year after bidding farewell to Tests, Virat Kohli continues to show that the competitive spirit burns undiminished.After consecutive ducks had briefly raised questions, he responded on Wednesday night in the only way he knows — with a statement innings. And…
