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KKR vs RR: Love bowling at Eden Gardens, says Varun Aaron after clinching MoM

Kolkata, Apr 26 (ANI): Pacer Varun Aaron known for his exceptional pace made his comeback in Rajasthan Royals and clinched Man of the Match with his economical bowling figures of 2/20 against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. "I worked on my in swing and I love bowling at Eden Gardens it is one of my most favourite wickets to bowl", said Aaron who bowled Shubman Gill with a perfect banana in swinger. RR won the game against KKR by 3 wickets and 4 balls to spare.

KKR vs RR: Dinesh Karthik disappointed with close loss against RR

Kolkata, Apr 26 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals clinched victory by chasing Kolkata Knight Riders' total (175) in 19.2 overs. KKR's captain Dinesh Karthik said that he was disappointed with the results as disappointing and said that the team is trying hard but missing to cross the line at crucial moments. KKR's captain put up an outstanding performance in the first inning and scored 97 runs of just 50 balls with 9 sixes, however RR gradually gained momentum at Eden Gardens with collective team efforts. KKR currently stands at 6th position in this season's points table.

IPL 2019: Mumbai Indians have got great depth in batting, says CSK Coach

Chennai, Apr 25 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will battle on Friday at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. While addressing the mediapersons, in a pre-match press conference, Chennai Super Kings coach Mike Hussey said, "Mumbai Indians have got great depth in batting. They are a very good team. Now guys like Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya are very good hitters of the cricket balls. It is going to be a right challenge. We just have to prepare very well, plan well and most of all execute well."

KXIP vs RCB: Winning close games giving confidence to team, says RCB's Marcus Stoinis

Bengaluru, Apr 25 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) managed to win another close game at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru against Kings XI Punjab. AB de Villiers yet again proved to be team's trump card by his explosive batting during final overs to take RCB's total to 202. RCB's all-rounder Stoinis said that team is gaining confidence by winning close matches. RCB stands at number 7 in the points table.

KXIP vs RCB: Need to work on sealing close matches, says R Ashwin

Bengaluru, Apr 25 (ANI): Kings XI Punjab captain R Ashwin after losing the match against RCB with a close margin in the last over, said that margin was really close but this season this has been the problem with the team. "It is matter of 2 or 3 balls but that has been our team's downside this season and hope we correct it in upcoming matches", said Ashwin. KXIP lost by 17 runs while chasing RCB's total of 202.

IPL: Delhi Capitals'Prithvi Shaw credits experienced mentorship for team bonding

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Apr 23 (ANI): Delhi Capitals'batsman Prithvi Shaw on team's successful chase against Rajasthan Royals on their home turf applauded experienced mentorship for benefiting the team to perform good in the ongoing Indian Premier League season. "Saurav (Ganguly) sir, Ricky (Ponting) sir, Kaif sir, we have so many experienced mentors who are inspiring us towards team bonding", said Shaw. Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals by 6 wickets. DC is presently leading the points table with 14 points.

IPL 2019: Sikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant took match out from RR, says Sanju Samson

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Apr 23 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by six wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday. While addressing a post match press conference, Rajasthan Royals wicketkeeper Sanju Samson said, "It was a good wicket to start and first inning was a bit tough to start and after due came out the second inning was much easier to bat on. Player like Sikhar Dhawan and Rishabh Pant did the job to win the game." RR is presently stands at number 7th in the points table.

IPL 2019: 6 held for creating nuisance in Hyderabad while watching match

Hyderabad, Apr 22 (ANI): Around six persons including Telugu TV actor Prasanthi booked for creating nuisance and obstructing a person from watching the Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Hyderabad. The incident took place at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Complainant said that the accused people didn't allow him to watch match and also abused and threatened him with dire consequences. Probe is underway in this case.

Dhoni calculated game based on his power, will never question him: CSK Head Coach

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Apr 22 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by one run in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. RCB clinched a thrilling one-run win over CSK in the nail biting game. While addressing a post match press conference, CSK Head Coach Stephen Fleming said, "The way Mahendra Singh Dhoni calculated last few overs based on his power he would have looked only for four-five sixes in the game. He is so calculated and balanced that I will never question him. He got so close to the game."

IPL 2019: Getting couple of wickets in first 6 overs in T-20 makes a big difference, says Parthiv Patel

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Apr 22 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by one run in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. RCB clinched a thrilling one-run win over CSK in the nail biting game. While addressing a post match press conference, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's wicket-keeper batsman Parthiv Patel said, "In T-20 game if you get couple of wickets in first six overs that makes a big difference. I have seen Dale Steyn playing well in other teams' like-Sunrisers Hyderabad and Deccan chargers earlier, but now he is playing quite well in RCB."

IPL 2019: KXIP Head Coach appreciates Shikhar Dhawan and Shreyas Iyer

New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): Delhi Capitals defeated Kings XI Punjab by five wickets in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground in New Delhi. Post match, KXIP Head Coach Mike Hesson addressed mediapersons about runs scored, Chris Gayle and others. Hesson said, "It was good score when the bowl was hoarding to the wicket. I think the fact we looked to it really because we knew it getting harder as the bowl get older. And, to finish, we did 163 and it was a decent score. We didn't get the wickets we're hoping for. Shikhar (Dhawan) and Shreyas (Iyer) played low-risk crickets and they played well. I think Chris is very unique. With the power of Chris Gayle, you always back him to clear ground. He is the one who can take away from the opposition. Obviously, we kept losing wickets which made it difficult for him to push on."

IPL 2019: Getting two wickets in 13th over were really good for us, says DC bowler Sandeep Lamichhane

New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): Delhi Capitals defeated Kings XI Punjab by five wickets in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground in New Delhi. Post match, Delhi Capitals bowler Sandeep Lamichhane expressed his joy after winning match against KXIP. He said, "I think yeah probably because it was much needed wicket for us. Chris Gayle was looking in good form today. He was smashing all over the ground and getting those two wickets in 13th over was really good for us. The pitch was good. It was turning a bit in the start but after that it was coming nicely on to the bat. The bowl was wet and none of the spinner except Akshay went well today. But getting those two wickets, I think it was a really good job from everyone"

IPL 2019: RCB is one of the toughest challengers, says Stephen Fleming

Bengaluru, Apr 21 (ANI): While addressing a press conference Stephen Fleming "It doesn't matter where the teams are on the table each game has its own set of challenges you always are in for the tough fight. Bangalore is one of the tough challengers in the IPL. We are of no illusion that how tomorrow would be Bangalore are in form or not, the momentum is thrown around too quickly too much in this competition. We will try to keep pressure on key players."

IPL 2019: RCB bowler Navdeep Saini shares strategies against Russell

Kolkata (West Bengal), Apr 20 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ended their five-match losing streak against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as they defeated them by 10 runs in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens stadium on Friday. Post match, RCB bowler Navdeep Saini spoke to mediapersons about his experience of playing at Eden Gardens. Saini said, "This wicket has bounce because we have played in other wickets too but I never found this kind of bounce ever. Our plan for today's match was just to bowl in good length because the pitch had extra bounce and even, when I was bowling to Russell, it had that typical extra bounce" Saini also spoke about the last over he bowled to Russell and their immediate planning for last over.

IPL 2019: Andre Russell shows disappointment after losing match against RCB

Kolkata (West Bengal), Apr20 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ended their five-match losing streak against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as they defeated them by 10 runs in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens stadium on Friday. Post match, KKR all-rounder Andre Russell spoke to mediapersons about aftermaths of losing the match against RCB. Russell said, "When I lose cricket game, it's a sweet and sour feeling. To be honest, we guys tried very hard. I am feeling really disappointed, to be honest. I think we lost the game in the middle over. Even though, we should have restricted RCB. I think we have to discuss these things and do meetings and group discussions to know what to do at the right time. One over can make a big difference. I am disappointed. We are under pressure and we need to play catch up cricket. I hope that this momentum, we have in the last partnership between me and Nitish Rana, I hope we can actually, learn from this. I hope it

IPL 2019: Players of Rajasthan Royals sweat it out ahead of match

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Apr 19 (ANI): Players of Rajasthan Royals (RR) were seen practicing for their upcoming match with Mumbai Indians (MI). RR will try to gain points to come up in the points table. Where RR is at seventh number in the point table with 4 points, MI is at number two with 12 points.

IPL 2019: Delhi Capitals' Head of Scouting praises Mumbai Indians' performance

New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): Mumbai Indians showcased a dominant performance to defeat Delhi Capitals by 40 runs in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground on Thursday. Post match, Delhi Capitals' Scouting Head Pravin Amre spoke to mediapersons about the performance of both the teams. Amre said, "Obviously, we have to find a way, like everybody knows that we are doing extremely well in our game as I think it's very important. Like we won one game and that is also important. We chased 187 runs against KKR. I think that is very important the way we bowled that super over under pressure that was the good thing. If you see the last two games, we were not doing well in the game. The positive thing about this game was, we did really well in the powerplay. There are some areas where we have to work. We have to give credit to the Mumbai Indians batsman for the way they batted. In last 4 overs, they got 58 runs. Hardik Pandya's inning was really crucial

IPL 2019: Krunal Pandya praises Hardik Pandya's power pack performance post winning match against Delhi Capitals

New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): Mumbai Indians showcased a dominant performance to defeat Delhi Capitals by 40 runs in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground on Thursday. Post match, Mumbai Indians' all-rounder Krunal Pandya spoke to mediapersons and praised Hardik Pandya's power pack performance. He said, "When I went inside and when Hardik came, we were not aiming 170. We were aiming around 145 and it was a good total on the wicket but like the way Hardik batted and he scored a strike rate at 200 almost. So, it changed the momentum for us. The bowling we knew and the wickets. We bowled on second number and it helped. When Hardik was outside due to his injuries or because of some issues for 7-8 months, he worked on his fitness really well. And, Hardik is one such player whose priority is and will be cricket and I am saying it because I know him personally since childhood. What I like most about Hardik is his never giving up attitude."

My dream is to find India's fastest bowler some day: Brett Lee

Mumbai, Apr 18 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee attended the Cricket Australia- Runwal Group Enterprise event in Mumbai, where he talked about the future of cricket in India and their potential. Lee said, "It's a good opportunity for me because I think here is more passion and love for cricket. After passion for India, I also have a dream and my dream is to find one day India's fastest bowler. It will take some time but I think people of this association will definitely do it. I want to see more young AND fast bowlers coming along, and it is something, I can look at with association of this group. It's all about having right opportunity and correct training and also right guidance. This project will help younger children to change their cricketing careers and who knows if we find next Kohli or MS Dhoni. "

IPL 2019: RR's Head Coach feels that the game was lost after the 14th over, appreciates R Ashwin's performance

Mohali (Punjab), Apr 17 (ANI): Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 12 runs in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on Tuesday. Post match, Head coach of RR Paddy Upton spoke to mediapersons and said, "I think the game was lost after the 14th over. Ashwin played really nicely and I think they set really nice field to us. But we couldn't find the boundaries." He further said, "It's a delicate balance between picking your base and you can't always have your 11 players in form all the time. So, you want to give people chance to settle on their own or to find their own feet. We did have keep the team pretty consistent for a long period of time. But there was no right combination so one needs to constantly change to get the right combination both players or people who are in form." With this win, KXIP has now moved to fourth position in the league standings whereas RR is placed at the seventh positi