IPL Cricket
Delhi Capitals have appointed Rishabh Pant their captain for the 2021 IP season after regular skipper Shreyas Iyer was ruled out due to a shoulder dislocation during the ODI series versus England. Pant will be involved in his first captaincy stint in the IPL for Delhi Capitals who bought the player for INR 1.9 crore […]
A shoulder injury sustained by Shreyas Iyer during the recently concluded ODI series between India and England has ruled him out of the IPL 2021. This is a setback not only for Iyer himself but also for Delhi Capitals, a team that he has led with aplomb in the last two seasons. In fact, Delhi […]
A shoulder injury will keep Shreyas Iyer out of the IPL 2021. He is set to undergo surgery on his left shoulder and is likely to remain out of cricketing action for some months. The news is a setback not only for the player but also for Delhi Capitals whom he led to the final […]
Mumbai Indians has been the most successful franchise of the IPL. Mumbai Indians’ journey can be divided into two parts – before and after Rohit Sharma’s captaincy. Mumbai Indians won their first IPL title in 2013 and they haven’t looked back ever since. They have five IPL titles, the most achieved by any team in […]
Sunrisers Hyderabad, abbreviated as SRH, is one of the top IPL squads. Since 2016, SRH’s maiden and only IPL title, they’ve managed to make playoff appearances in every IPL season. One of the best bowling sides, also praised for its ability to defend low totals, has often given nightmares to teams with strong batting lineups. […]
Punjab Kings, previously known as Kings XI Punjab, is a Mohali-based franchise of the Indian Premier League established in 2008. Punjab Kings’ home ground is PCA Stadium, Mohali, and they occasionally play their home matches in Dharamsala and Indore since 2010. The franchise is owned by four partners, Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta and […]
Kolkata Knight Riders, famously known as KKR, is one of the key franchises in the Indian Premier League, representing the city of Kolkata. The franchise has been in the news since its inception in 2008, as it is owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, along with his friend and actress Juhi Chawla and her […]
Rajasthan Royals, abbreviated as RR, is one of the eight initial IPL franchises. This team has seen it all, from winning the inaugural season of the IPL to suffering a two-year suspension from the tournament. RR have been experimental with its team, combining emerging talent with experienced international players. RR has had some great captains […]
Royal Challengers Bangalore, popularly known as RCB, has been one of the most talked-about teams in the IPL. Despite having many superstars, including the likes of Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle in the team, RCB has failed time and again to bring the trophy home. The dynamic team of RCB is led by […]
The entire IPL 2021 competition could be played behind closed doors, according to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who thinks there is a potential risk involved in letting crowds into stadiums for such a huge competition. The IPL schedule was announced on Sunday, 7 March, by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah. A media release quoted Shah as […]
Delhi Capitals were formerly known as Delhi Daredevils. They haven’t had a very successful journey in the IPL so far. Having been consistently at the bottom of the table, they managed to reach the league’s playoffs very rarely. It took them 13 years to make the first appearance in the finals of the IPL. They […]
Chennai Super Kings, abbreviated as CSK, has been one of the top teams in the IPL. Under the able leadership of MS Dhoni, CSK found a way to reach the knockout stages of the IPL more often than not. They say all other teams play the league to finally meet CSK in the knockouts. Such […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided recently to host the IPL 2021 across six cities. The six cities shortlisted to host the 14th edition of the IPL are Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. The decision to limit the IPL to six host cities has left IPL franchises unhappy. […]
Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has apologised after stirring controversy by revealing why he left the cash-rich Indian Premier League. The controversy has arisen after the South Africa fast bowler’s claim that he had bid goodbye to the IPL as he had found both the Sri Lankan Premier League (LPL) and the Pakistan […]
The IPL 2021 auction has been ended. The eight franchises have completed their auction buys, trying to fill the gaps they experienced in the last season. Some have been more successful than others in building squads with all-round strength. In this article, we look at the best possible elevens the eight franchises can field in […]