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IPL 2019: Delhi Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer hopes for strong comeback

Mohali (Punjab), Apr 02 (ANI): Kings XI Punjab beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs in the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. Post match, Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer addressed mediapersons. Iyer said, "It was really disappointing to see that earlier, we were ahead in the game and suddenly fall of the wickets made us to lose. I think, we need to work on right now because batting has been really dominating right from the start but we need to learn from these small things. In a way, it is good that it happened at the beginning of the tournament because there will be lot of learning of this game and we are looking forward to come back strong." He also said, "We miscalculated the target. We didn't bowl that great. The quality and potential we have, I think we should not loose such games."

IPL 2019: KXIP's Sam Curran expresses his joy post winning match against DC

Mohali (Punjab), Apr 02 (ANI): Kings XI Punjab beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs in the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. Post match, KXIP all-rounder Sam Curran spoke to mediapersons and expressed his joy of winning the match. He said, "We won the game which is the main thing. Obviously, I learnt a lot as it was my first time in bowling. When we played in Jaipur against Rajasthan we met some amazing players. Definitely, we worked on certain things. I got the opportunity to play in front of such an amazing crowd. I never played in front of such noise, I couldn't hear Ravi (co-player) who was literally standing near me. It's an amazing place to play cricket and I was really enjoying it."

IPL 2019: The way Dhoni carries himself is unreal, says CSK Spinner Imran Tahir

Chennai, Apr 1 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings Spinner Imran Tahir said that the way team's captain M.S. Dhoni conducts himself despite all the pressure is "unreal". Tahir also applauded all rounder Dwayne Bravo for his last over which helped CSK win the match against Rajasthan Royals. CSK beat RR by 8 runs by limiting the latter team to 167 runs against its 175.

IPL 2019: SRH and RCB fans flock to Rajiv Gandhi stadium to witness exciting clash

Hyderabad, Mar 30 (ANI): Sunrisers Hyderabad is clashing with Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday. Fans in large numbers flocked to Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium to support their favorite teams. RCB is looking forward to get itself on the track, whereas SRH will be trying to gain victory for the second time this season.

Udhampur District Kabaddi Association holds 21st Senior State Championship

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 31 (ANI): 21st Senior State Kabaddi Championship was organised by Udhampur District Kabaddi Association for both male and female players at Subash Stadium in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur. The 3-day long event started on 29 March.

Super victory for Delhi Capitals in Super over against KKR

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Delhi Capitals won the match by three runs in an electrifying super over against Kolkata Knight Riders here on Saturday. Delhi posted a target of 11 runs in super over and the KKR was only able to score seven runs which handed over the victory to the host. Speaking about the victory, Kagiso Rabada said, "I think it is important to be clear and to be sure of whatever bowl you bowl. And that was my plan. And that is all I tried to do."

It's important for us to stick to our strength and look forward to win game: Parthiv Patel

Hyderabad (AP) Mar 30 (ANI): While addressing a press conference Royal Challengers Bangalore player Parthiv Patel said, "We have come out of two losses but it just the start of the tournament it is very important for us to try and stick to our strength and look forward to win the game. AB and Virat are two main guys but it is important for all of us to contribute." RCB will go head to head with SRH at Rajiv Gandhi International stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday.

IPL 2019: RCB sweat it out ahead of match against SRH

Hyderabad (AP), Mar 30 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their 3rd game of the season on March 31. The game will be played at Rajiv Gandhi International stadium on Sunday. Players of RCB flexed muscles to win in the tournament.

IPL 2019: Delhi Capitals fans flock to Delhi stadium to witness today's game

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): Delhi Capitals led by Shreyas Iyer is clashing with Kolkata Knight Riders in today's game. Delhi Capitals fans in large numbers flocked to Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium to support the team. Fans felt confident of Delhi Capitals performance in today's game.

IPL 2019: Andre Russell is a genius player, says Delhi Capitals player Chris Morris

New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): While speaking to media, Delhi Capitals player Chris Morris said, "Andre Russell is a genius player to hitting the cricket ball. End of the day I think it's going to be a case of he misses it and I hit. He is dangerous player. I need to trust my training and hopefully at the end of the day he makes a mistake." On March 30, Delhi Capitals will be locking horns with Kolkata Knight Riders at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground.

IPL 2019: 'It's not good for the game', says Rohit Sharma on umpire's failure to spot crucial no-ball

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Mar 29 (ANI): Commenting on the no-ball bowled by Lasith Malinga on the last bowl of the match which the umpire failed to notice, Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma said that it was not about winning or losing the match, such mistakes are not "good" for the game and hoped such decisions would eventually improve. Mumbai Indians beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six runs in Thursday's match.

IPL 2019: It's our bad luck, says Chahal on Malinga no ball howler

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Mar 29 (ANI): As the Royal Challengers Bangalore failed to open its account in this year's IPL after losing to the Mumbai Indians by six runs, RCB spinner Yuzvendra Chahal expressed disappointment on the last over's no ball by MI's Lasith Malinga which the umpire missed to notice, and said it was "bad luck" of his team. MI beat RCB by six runs in Thursday's match in Bengaluru.

IPL 2019: Andre Russell is a game changer, says Kings XI Head Coach Mike Hesson

Kolkata, Mar 28 (ANI): Kings XI Punjab head coach Mike Hesson called Andre Russell of Kolkata Knight Riders a "game changer" after the latter played a crucial innings which gave the KKR a big edge in the game. The West Indian cricketer scored a fast 48 runs of 17 balls, and also took two wickets for KKR. KKR scored mammoth 218 runs for the loss of four wickets and successfully limited the Kings XI to 190 runs, winning the game by 28 runs.

Do not care who's bowling me, I charged when I needed to: KKR batsman Nitish Rana

Kolkata, Mar 28 (ANI): After making fast 63 runs of 34 balls, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Nitish Rana said that he is not afraid of any bowling line and he charged at every loose ball during the match against Kings XI Punjab, which lost by 28 runs in the high-scoring T20 match. KKR scored mammoth 218 runs for the loss of four wickets and successfully limited the Kings XI to 190 runs, winning the game by 28 runs.

We win together, we lose together: Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): After making a tremendous start in this year's edition of the Indian Premier Legaue, the Delhi Capitals lost in its second match by six wickets against the Chennai Super Kings. Delhi Capital's head coach Ricky Ponting, however, boosted his team's morale saying that it wins together and lose together to make a point that no individual was at fault for the team's loss. Ponting added that the final six years of Delhi Capitals' batting and initial overs of Chennai Super Kings' innings cost them the match.

We are led by best captain in the world: CSK's Dwayne Bravo on MS Dhoni

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): After winning its second straight match on Tuesday against delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings all rounder Dwayne Bravo praised team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni by terming him the "best captain" in the world, and made public one of the mantras of the captain cool which is that CSK might not be the "fastest" team in the field but it could be the "smartest" team. CSK beat DC by six wickets in Tuesday's match.

IPL 2019: It was instinctive, says R Ashwin on 'Mankading' Jos Butler

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Mar 26 (ANI): KXIP Captain Ravichandran Ashwin on his 'Mankading' run out of Rajsthan Royals batsman Jos Butler said that it was instinctive and not planned. Rajasthan Royals' Head Coach Paddy Upton on the same issue said, "R Ashwin's actions tonight speak about him and we will leave up to IPL fans and cricket world to judge". Kings XI Punjab won the game against Rajasthan Royals by 14 runs.

IPL 2019: We are looking up for challenge against KXIP, says KKR's Lockie Ferguson

Kolkata, Mar 26 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) fast bowler Lockie Ferguson on upcoming match against Kings XI Punjab said, "I just think we are playing at home and from the KKR fans I have an advantage itself which is great power of playing at Eden Gardens. We are looking to wins tomorrow's game, it's going to be a good game and we are looking for the challenge." KKR won last match by 6 wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad. On 27th March KKR will played against the Kings XI Punjab at Eden Gardens.

IPL 2019: Rishabh Pant will continue winning games for Delhi Capitals, says Ricky Ponting

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Rishabh Pant's explosive batting in the opening game ensured Delhi Capitals victory in the opening game of Indian Premier League 2019 against Mumbai Indians. Team's coach and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that his performance will continue for the rest of the season which will ensure team's victory in many more upcoming matches. Rishabh Pant scored a phenomenal 78 runs of just 27 balls taking the team's total to 213. Delhi Capitals will face might Chennai Super Kings in the next match today.

IPL 2019: Rishabh Pant will continue winning games for Delhi Capitals, says Ricky Pointing

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Rishabh Pant's explosive batting in the opening game ensured Delhi Capitals victory in the opening game of Indian Premier League 2019 against Mumbai Indians. Team's coach and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that his performance will continue for the rest of the season which will ensure team's victory in many more upcoming matches. Rishabh Pant scored a phenomenal 78 runs of just 27 balls taking the team's total to 213. Delhi Capitals will face might Chennai Super Kings in the next match today.