Rain-affected games have not only made the teams chances of fighting it out in the middle to decide their own fate uncertain but it has also dampened the mood of the fans, who have been eagerly waiting to see their favourite stars in action, one last time this season. Add to that the departure of England stars and the uncertainty over other foreign players.

Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mark Boucher reflected on the team's challenges after a disappointing season. Despite a promising start from Rohit Sharma, MI finished last following a loss to Lucknow Super Giants. Boucher praised Rohit's early form but noted his inconsistency, attributing it to T20 cricket's nature and his aggressive approach as an opener.

That the contest is also a knockout clash for the two sides, who are vying for the lone playoff berth up for grabs, has made it a compelling must-watch. A win will ensure a top-four finish for Chennai, but the equation is a little more complicated for the home team.

Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mark Boucher acknowledged the teams disappointing season, emphasizing patience and careful consideration before making changes. MI finished last in the IPL standings after losing to Lucknow Super Giants. Boucher discussed Hardik Pandya's leadership potential, despite his struggles, and stressed the need for a thorough analysis of the teams performance.

In his first IPL 2024 match for the Mumbai Indians, Arjun Tendulkar showcased his attacking instincts while bowling against the Lucknow Super Giants in what turned out to be his team's final match of the season.

In Mumbai Indians' recent IPL 2024 encounter against Lucknow Super Giants at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, captain Hardik Pandya included Arjun Tendulkar, the son of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, in the team lineup. Arjun made his IPL 2024 debut, stepping in for star pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the final eleven. Arjun had featured in four matches last season under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. During this time, he managed to secure 3 wickets and contributed 13 runs to the team's cause.

As Sunil Chhetri sat contemplating how he would break his retirement plans to the world, he knew there was one man who would understand what exactly he was going through and Virat Kohli did not disappoint the iconic Indian football captain.

Australia's Pat Cummins, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain, popular in India like Steve Waugh and David Warner, led team to ODI World Cup victory in India, bought for Rs 20.5 crore, reached IPL playoffs, played cricket with kids at Zilla Parishad High School in Hyderabad, match interrupted by rain

Usain Bolt will return to the Olympics in Paris to observe and celebrate his unbeaten records in sprinting. He looks forward to visiting India and following the achievements of Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans are hoping that rain clouds stay away from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday when they host five-time champions Chennai Super Kings in a must-win game in the race to IPL 2024 playoffs. But the weather forecast for the match-day will keep the hope team and their fans on tenterhooks.

Shubman Gill, a rising star in Indian cricket, shows camaraderie by meeting Abhishek Sharma's family in IPL match, highlighting their bond since Punjab and U19 World Cup days. The video shows Gill, in true Indian tradition, bending down to touch the feet of Abhishek's mother, who also shows her love and affection for Gill by patting his back and giving her blessings.

With just one playoff spot remaining, the league stage of the 2024 IPL season is heading toward an exciting climax. The battle for the final spot is primarily between two teams, Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who will face off in a virtual knockout match on Saturday. However, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals are still mathematically alive.

Chennai Super Kings face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their final league game, with speculation about MS Dhoni's potential retirement. Former India and CSK cricketer Robin Uthappa defends Dhoni, stating he is not ready to retire yet. Uthappa believes Ruturaj's goal of reaching the knockout stage in his first season will boost confidence for both him and CSK.

Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul faced career challenges in Jan 2019 due to misogynistic comments on a TV show. Backed by BCCI, they regained their positions in the Indian cricket team. Pandya returned to Mumbai Indians as skipper, while Rahul aimed to lead Lucknow Super Giants. Assistant coach Lance Klusener supported Rahul's performance struggles.

Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their spot in the Indian Premier League playoffs as rain prevented any play in their IPL match against Gujarat Titans. With this, SRH became the third team to qualify, following Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, who currently hold the top two positions in the standings. Although the match was washed out, Sunrisers earned one point, bringing their tally to 15 points with one game remaining. Their final league fixture will be against Punjab Kings, who have alr

The IPL 2024 has been witness to a widening divide between bat and ball, as the batters have fearlessly racked up massive runs at the expense of the bowlers. To bring in a balance between bat and ball, India's legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble has suggested that IPL should have bigger boundaries and get more pronounced seam on white balls to keep bowlers in the game.

KL Rahul might feel a bit frustrated but he has not done ad at all with the bat, said assistant coach Lance Klusener, who feels the Lucknow Super Giants skipper was forced to curb his attacking instincts with wickets falling around him this IPL.

Reliable sources have indicated that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will finalise the selection criteria for assembling the Indian team for the Paris Olympics on May 21. India has secured six quota places for the Summer Games, predominantly dominated by women wrestlers, with only Aman Sehrawat securing a quota in the men's freestyle 57kg category. The WFI previously announced its intention to conduct a final trial to determine the wrestlers who will represent the nation at the Paris Gam

Harbhajan Singh, former off-spinner and member of the 2007 T20 World Cup winning team, believes it will be a tricky time for India when they face Pakistan in the upcoming edition of the mega event as both countries don't play much against each other internationally.

In a video circulating on social media, Hardik could be seen throwing his cap towards a kid in the stand just above the way to the dressing room. The kid, wearing a Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) jersey, catches the cap and then says hank you as the MI skipper heads indoors.

The Nandini logo will adorn the leading arm of Scotland men's playing shirts during the tournament, which is set to run form June 2 to 29 and will be co-hosted by the US and the West Indies.

Coach Gary Stead, optimistic about New Zealand's fitness for the Twenty20 World Cup, updates on players' recovery from injuries. Finn Allen's back ailment sidelined him in Pakistan, while Devon Conway is out of the IPL after thumb surgery.

The court rejected a petition filed by a shooter contesting her exclusion from the Olympic selection trials, thereby supporting the criteria set forth by the NRAI for Paris 2024.

Sunrisers Hyderabad aim for a playoffs berth against Gujarat Titans. Key players and form will determine the outcome for both teams.

It comes as no surprise when the world's fastest man Usain Bolt says that the fastest form of cricket is his favourite one and feels more fans in the Caribbean and world over will choose the T20 format over Tests going forward.

Rinku Singh, the rising star of batting prowess, is synonymous with fun and camaraderie. Whether it's playfully requesting a bat from Virat Kohli or effortlessly smashing sixes beyond the stadium boundaries, Rinku has endeared himself to all. In a recent video shared by Kolkata Knight Riders on their social media platform, Rinku was captured sharing light-hearted moments with his teammates during a photo and video shoot. Amidst the laughter, the left-handed batsman jokingly confessed his lack of

Kolkata Knight Riders' explosive opener Phil Salt is confident about the team's form heading into the IPL playoffs. Salt, crucial to KKR's campaign, highlighted their focus on momentum. Mitchell Starc, eager to reclaim the trophy, expressed excitement about his return to the IPL after a decade. KKR face Rajasthan Royals in their final league game on May 19.

Babar Azam breaks records against Ireland, surpassing Virat Kohli. Pakistan wins series after initial upset. Babar scores 75 off 42 deliveries with 5 maximums and 6 boundaries. He also scores 25 runs in an over, a first for Pakistan. Mohammad Rizwan and Babar share a 139-run partnership. India's Rohit Sharma and Ireland's Stirling and Balbirnie have notable T20I partnerships.

Kagiso Rabada has returned home due to a lower limb soft tissue infection, confirmed by Cricket South Africa. Representing Punjab Kings in the IPL, Rabada took 11 wickets in 11 matches. Despite his injury, preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup are unaffected. South Africa's World Cup journey starts against Sri Lanka in New York on June 3.

Yuzvendra Chahal of Rajasthan Royals clicks pictures of Riyan Parag and teammates in Guwahati, Assam. The video captures a light moment before the playoffs against Punjab Kings. The Royals are second in the points table with 8 wins and 4 losses. Parag has been in fine form with the bat this season scoring 483 runs from 12 matches, while Chahal has taken 15 wickets from 12 games.

Sourav Ganguly praised Rishabh Pant's captaincy evolution in Delhi Capitals' IPL quest for playoffs. Pant's leadership crucial as they approach the season's end. Throughout the IPL, Pant has frequently demonstrated his wise leadership, but he has also made a few poor choices. DC finished the league stage with seven victories and seven defeats.

Delhi Capitals assistant coach Pravin Amre explained the rationale behind excluding Prithvi Shaw from the team's recent matches in the IPL 2024 group stage. Despite Shaw's initial strong performances, his form declined, opening the door for Abhishek Porel's impressive contributions. Porel's standout performance, including a vital knock against Lucknow Super Giants, justified his selection over Shaw, emphasizing the competitive nature of the IPL.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup, Pakistani bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi emphasized the importance of their upcoming series against England. Following a confidence-boosting victory over Ireland, Pakistan aims to fine-tune their performance and address weaknesses. Babar Azam's stellar performance, supported by Mohammad Rizwan, showcased Pakistan's strength. The upcoming England series will be crucial for finalizing the team composition.

Delhi Capitals director Sourav Ganguly praises young Australian batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk for his impressive IPL performance. Fraser-McGurk, supported by Ricky Ponting and David Warner, regrets missing the T20 World Cup squad selection due to tough competition. His attacking style and effortless sixes draw comparisons to Warner's early career flair.

Justin Langer analyzes Lucknow Super Giants' powerplay challenges in the IPL and their potential impact on the T20 World Cup. Arshad Khan and Tristan Stubbs excel for Delhi Capitals. Pravin Amre lauds Indian bowlers and backup players, noting the absence of key players like Harry Brooks and David Warner.

Sanju Samson leads Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings as Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow are ruled out, Sam Curran set to leave, Punjab Kings face challenges in captaincy for their upcoming matches.

Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 19 runs in the IPL on Tuesday to keep their slim play-off hopes alive. DC posted 208 for four in their must-win game against LSG. Opener Abhishek Porel scored a 33-ball 58 at the top while a rearguard act by Tristan Stubbs (57 not out off 25 deliveries) took DC over the 200-run mark. In response, LSG ended at 189 for nine despite fighting fifties from Nicholas Pooran (61 off 27) and Arshad Khan (58 not out off 33).

KKR currently sit at the top of the table and a top-two finish means they now have an advantage going into the playoffs. Featuring in Qualifier 1 means that KKR have a chance to directly qualify for the final. On Monday, KKR qualified for Qualifier 1 after 10 years.

National Cricket Academy head and former India great VVS Laxman looks best placed to replace Rahul Dravid as the chief coach of the men's national team if the latter decides against reapplying for the high-profile job.

In the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings, Harmanpreet Kaur rises to 13th after her series-clinching 105 runs against Bangladesh, while Richa Ghosh and Indian bowlers make significant strides. England's Heather Knight and Amy Jones also climb in the rankings after their standout performances against Pakistan. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan players see notable improvements following their success in the T20 World Cup Qualifier.

Delhi Capitals' coach Ricky Ponting foresees high-scoring IPL matches even if the Impact Player rule is done away with in future edition of the league. Ravi Shastri, however, supports the rule, while Rohit Sharma criticizes it for disadvantaging all-rounders. Sourav Ganguly views it as a positive innovation in the game.

Manika jumped 15 places from no. 39 to become world number 24. Moreover, she reclaimed her India number one place from Sreeja Akula. In the process, the 25-year-old paddler has become the first Indian woman to break into the top 25 singles rankings. Manika's ranking jump came on the back of her quarterfinal finish in the Saudi Smash event last week.

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri hinted at a potential role in the Indian Premier League (IPL), reflecting on his tenure's achievements, notably India's historic Gabba win. While currently engaged in broadcasting, Shastri didn't rule out an IPL return, expressing a desire to nurture young talent and foster fearless cricket. His coaching stint and commentary continue to resonate with fans.

Robert Key endorses James Anderson's retirement with 700 Test wickets. Anderson to end career post West Indies series at Lord's. McCullum discusses future plans. Farewell chosen at Lord's. England vs. Caribbean in July series.

Ravichandran Ashwin happened to overhear some of the conversation former India coach Ravi Shastri had with Rishabh Pant during a Test match against Englandi n Chennai, but the veteran off-spinner got a chance to pick Shastri's brain only years later in the latest episode of his show on his YouTube channel.

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru star AB de Villiers clarified his comments on Hardik Pandya's captaincy during the Mumbai Indians' IPL 2024 campaign. De Villiers expressed frustration over misrepresentation, emphasizing his admiration for Pandya's leadership style. He highlighted Pandya's evolved approach, likening it to his own on-field persona, and reaffirmed his respect for the MI skipper despite their team's struggles.