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IPL 2019: SRH's Mohd Nabi praises Jasprit Bumrah, calls him best bowler for death overs

Mumbai, May 03 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Super Over and became the third side to seal a spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Earlier, SRH tied the game and catch up to MI's 162 runs total. While addressing the post match press conference, wrist spinner of the SRH, Mohammad Nabi said, "Wicket in Mumbai was good to play so we were thinking for 2-3 good shots in the Super Over. Everyone knows that Jasprit Bumrah is the best bowler for the death overs and he bowled brilliantly in the super over and also in the game." "Rashid Khan usually bowls brilliantly in the four overs in T-20 games so we decided him to bowl in the super over but it happens in cricket," Nabi added.

IPL 2019: Experience is missing in SRH's batting order, says Rohit Sharma

Mumbai, May 03 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Super Over and became the third side to seal a spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Earlier, SRH tied the game and catch up to MI's 162 runs total. While addressing the post match press conference, skipper of MI, Rohit Sharma said, "This year the condition of Wankhede Stadium pitch was different as sometimes the ball started spinning in the second half due to the dew factor. The overall behavior of the pitch this time was full of ups and downs. We know our bowling is good and we can defend any score." "We were planning to put pressure on them as experience is missing in batting order of SRH and it was difficult for them to chase even 150-160 runs," MI skipper added.

CSK vs DC: Delhi Capitals were good in powerplay but couldn't capitalise it later, says Suresh Raina

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), May 02 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) thrashed Delhi Capitals (DC) by 80 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) game at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday. While addressing the post match press conference, all-rounder player of Chennai Super Kings Suresh Raina said, "We batted really very well and kept wickets in our hand. Later on Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MSD) and Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja) finished it quite well. Specially, when you are playing in Chennai, you need to put extra 20-30 runs on board." "When you are playing with two fast bowlers the other team knows your plan so in such humidity in Chennai, I think spinners play a big role", Raina added. "Delhi Capitals were very good in powerplay (PP) but later on they didn't capitalise it," the CSK all-rounder further stated.

CSK vs DC: Need to give Rishabh Pant freebie as you can't restrict his flow, says Shreyas Iyer

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), May 02 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) thrashed Delhi Capitals (DC) by 80 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) game at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday. While addressing the post match press conference skipper of Delhi Capitals Shreyas Iyer said, "We have seen him (Rishabh Pant) converting the starts into a match winning knock and definitely it was a ball to hit but, it just that he couldn't convert it into the gap. So, it wasn't a bad stroke to be honest as he could have played bit smart and access the pitch condition as how the spinners are going to work." "We needed a bit of partnership at that point of time. Rishabh Pant could have changed the momentum of the game if he would have connected, if would have gone the stance. You need to give him a freebie because you can't restrict his flow," Iyer added.

Confident about our game: DC's Shikhar Dhawan ahead of clash against CSK

Chennai, Apr 30 (ANI): Delhi Capitals cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Tuesday hailed his team members by saying that the team is doing very well. He also expressed satisfaction on his overall performance. Dhawan added that Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium will be suitable for Delhi Capitals. "We are confident about our game and we guy have been doing very well, as an individual I am doing very well and we are happy with what we have been doing," said Dhawan. Delhi Capitals will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings on May 1st at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.

SRH vs KXIP: 200 plus score common in T-20 games and it's chasable, says KL Rahul

Hyderabad, Apr 30 (ANI): Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by 45 runs on Monday strengthening their chances of qualifying for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. While addressing a post match press conference in Hyderabad, skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kane Williamson said, "The table is pretty congested and every game you play is packed in this. It is nice to put out the good performance today. Wriddhiman Saha played brilliantly well and he is supporting us in games."

SRH vs KXIP: Kane Williamson praises Wriddhiman Saha for playing 'brilliantly well

Hyderabad, Apr 30 (ANI): Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by 45 runs on Monday strengthening their chances of qualifying for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. While addressing a post match press conference in Hyderabad, skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kane Williamson said, "The table is pretty congested and every game you play is packed in this. It is nice to put out the good performance today. Wriddhiman Saha played brilliantly well and he is supporting us in games."

MI VS KKR: Quinton de Kock hails Andre Russell's performance

Kolkata (WB), Apr 29 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 34 runs at Kolkata's Eden Gardens in match 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Mumbai Indians cricketer Quinton de Kock appreciated Andre Russell performance by saying that he played a great inning. He also congratulated Russell for his blasting performance. Andre Russell blasted an unbeaten 80 off just 40 deliveries and then returned to take two crucial MI top-order wickets to hand KKR victory by 34 runs.

IPL 2019: 'KKR batted really well': Quinton de Kock

Kolkata (WB), Apr 29 (ANI): After Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 34 runs at Kolkata's Eden Gardens of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Mumbai Indians cricketer Quinton de Kock hailed the batting line-up of KKR. "They batted really well," said Kock. He also added that playing with KKR is a tough job as the bowlers are always in pressure because of their batting line-up.

IPL 2019: One of my best knocks in IPL, says Shubman Gill

Kolkata (WB), Apr 29 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 34 runs at Kolkata's Eden Gardens of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chris Lynn and Shubman Gill put on an opening stand of 96 runs off 57 deliveries. While addressing a press conference he said that this was his one of the best knocks in IPL 2019. Gill accomplished his fifty in 32 deliveries. KKR's cricketer Shubman Gill also credited domestic cricket, particularly Ranji Trophy for his performance.

IPL 2019: Game against SRH crucial to make it to playoffs, says KXIP bowling coach

Hyderabad, Apr 28 (ANI): Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will clash on April 29 at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi stadium. While addressing a pre-match press conference in Hyderabad today, Kings XI Punjab bowling coach focusing on the importance of the game Ryan Harris said, "This match is really important for us to make it to playoffs as we have to win every game from here eventually. We are looking for three wins and then we will make it for the playoffs." "Every game in IPL is a tough game," Ryan added. KXIP currently stands at 5th position in the points.

Smriti Irani slams Priyanka Gandhi for 'counting' her Amethi visits

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 28 (ANI): Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday said she was happy with Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East Priyanka Gandhi 'counting' her visits in Amethi but the former wanted to know whether Priyanka would take stock of Congress president Rahul Gandhi's visits in Amethi as he is the MP from there for the last 15 years. "I am happy that Mrs Vadra is counting the number of times I came to Amethi. Probably she is counting because she is unable to tell public where the MP was missing for 15 years," Irani told ANI.

PM and the government have been insensitive: Anand Sharma after Jet Airways employee commits suicide

New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): After Jet Airways employee committed suicide in Maharashtra's Nalasopara, Congress senior leader Anand Sharma said, "It's a tragic incident, he was working with the Jet Airways with three years, it's true that the report said that he was suffering from cancer but the fact is the family was left without any livelihood and substance support, because his son also was employed with the Jet Airways, so both of them became jobless. The Prime Minister and the government have been insensitive and the lenders led by the PNB and others they have been callusing their approach, and they have not honoured their resolution plan there was no reason for jet airways to be grounded."

J-K Police arrest 3 JeM terrorists in connection with Chanapora attack

Srinagar (J-K), Apr 28 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday arrested three terrorists belonging to the terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in connection with the attack on the Chanapora Police Station last Friday. "J-K Police has arrested 3 JeM terrorists from Wathora, Budgam. They carried out an attack on a police post in Chanpora, Srinagar last Friday. One Chinese pistol, 2 magazines, 6 live rounds recovered; further investigation underway," said Dr Haseeb Mughal, SSP, Srinagar.

LS polls: For Congress EVM means 'Ek Veham Mera', says Manohar Lal Khattar

Sonipat (Haryana), Apr 28 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally at Haryana's Sonipat today, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said, "Those who have misconception related to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) let them think that way as the moment when they will be losing elections only the excuse of EVM will come into their mind." "When Congress people lose elections they always blame EVMs, for them it means 'Ek Veham Mera' and they can't get away from this misconception. But, at the end the 'Chowkidar' of this nation (Narendra Modi) will become the Prime Minister and not any namdaar," Khattar added.

IPL 2019: RCB to clash with Delhi Capitals in crucial match at Feroz Shah Kotla

New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Delhi Capitals to stay in the tournament at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi. Cricket fans flocked to the stadium to witness the exciting match. RCB has to win all games to confirm its spot in the play offs. RCB is on a wining spree. DC is comfortably sitting at number 3 in the points table. RCB's top pacer Dale Steyn is missing from the squad.

People united for 'Phir Ek Baar Modi Sarkar' across nation: Yogi Adityanath

Motihari (Bihar), Apr 28 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally at Bihar's Motihari today, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "In past 1.5 months I have got the opportunity to visit several states of India, including West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Tripura and others. Be the people are from East or West origin, senior citizen or youth, be of any cast or community, everywhere people are just saying one thing-'Phir ek Baar Modi Sarkar'." "People have emotional bond towards Modi govt. and that hasn't prospered in a day," Yogi added.

Amit Shah attacks Rahul Gandhi for taking 'leave every second month'

Chhapra (Bihar), Apr 28 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah attended a public rally in Bihar's Chhapra ahead of Lok Sabha 2019 elections. He attacked on Congress president Rahul Gandhi for taking leaves every second month. He said, "I know Modi ji for many years. Modi ji hasn't taken any leave in past 20 years. He works 18 hours out of 24 hours a day. On the other hand the leader of alliance, Rahul baba, goes on leave every second month."

IPL 2019: Time has been tough but I have grown strong from it I have become better as a player: Jaydev Unadkat

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Apr 28 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 7 wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday. RR won the toss and decided to bowl first. While addressing a post match press conference, RR player Jaydev Unadkat said, "Time has been tough but I have grown strong from it I have become better as a player. This season I have been trying everything I had and I am happy with the things have gone." The left-arm fast bowler not only picked up two important wickets but also took three splendid catches to reduce SRH to 160 in their 20 overs.

IPL 2019: Today's performance was not our best, Rajasthan played very well: Kane Williamson

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Apr 28 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 7 wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday. RR won the toss and decided to bowl first. While addressing a post match press conference, SRH Captain Kane Williamson said, "In 10 over we were in strong position. Unfortunately for us we did loose wickets and we couldn't get any momentum in second half. Rajasthan played very well. Today's performance was not our best we need to built on that and prepare for next game." SRH currently stands at 4th position in this season's points table.