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Ahead of Season 4 of WPL, UP Warriorz appoint Abhishek Nayar as head coach. A former Indian all-rounder and experienced IPL coach, Nayar aims to lead the team to their first-ever title

“Through the season, we had our moments. Two or three close games which we didn’t play well. We gave our best, in a format like this you have to be switched on always,” he said.

Finch was all praise for Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer.

Suspended due to the India-Pakistan military conflict, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to resume either on May 16 or 17, with the possibility of the final being moved out of Kolkata

KKR made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Moeen Ali and Ramandeep Singh, while Rajasthan Royals made three alterations. Nitish Rana, dealing with a niggle, along with Fazalhaq Farooqi and Kumar Kartikeya, have been replaced by Kunal Rathore, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Yudhvir Singh.

“Last year, Punjab chased a total of 262 runs. All teams are strong this season—anyone can get to 300,” he said

Normally, runs bring confidence, form brings confidence and now it's time to be honest. The batters don't have confidence at the moment, but the guys are preparing and practising, says Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Dwayne Bravo

Speaking to the official broadcaster after Chennai Super Kings' heavy loss to Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday night, Dhoni acknowledged the challenge but emphasized the need to accept it, find ways to handle tough deliveries, and focus on building a competitive total. "I felt we didn’t have enough runs on the board today," he remarked.

“The pitch appeared quite challenging for batting, with some movement early on from the new ball and definitely some turn,” said JioStar expert Clarke. “As for their approach—there was a clear lack of intent. Right now, it looks like they're playing it very safe, either aiming to get close to a win or simply trying to avoid a heavy loss,” he added.

Near miss for Knight Riders as Rahane's men almost kept pace with the scoring rate till the very end

Both sides are locked at four points from as many games -- two wins apiece -- going into the contest

"A simple yet crucial aspect of aggression in cricket is showing positive intent while making the right decisions," Iyer said during a chat with JioHotstar when discussing KKR's batting strategy. "For example, if we're 50 for six and I go out trying to hit every ball, that's aggressive but not the right approach. To be considered smart cricketers, it's essential to assess the situation and respond appropriately," he added.

When Narine etched his name in the record books as the first player ever to claim 200 wickets (including Champions League) for a single IPL franchise (KKR), it hardly came as a surprise to those familiar with his journey — a career marked by remarkable stats and stints with over 19 teams across the globe in the shortest format of the game.

"They absolutely blew them away, and that’s a great sign of character for me. When you suffer a heavy defeat, especially away from home, bouncing back is never easy," Morgan said in a chat with JioHotstar.

Both teams struggling to get their act together in this IPL season so far

Moeen said he doesn’t have the skill as other bowlers but his job was to contain as much as he can

The BCCI held a meeting with captains, coaches, and managers at its headquarters on Thursday, March 20, in preparation for the 18th IPL season. During the discussion, representatives from all 10 IPL teams shared their feedback and opinions on different aspects of the playing conditions. Following a common consensus, the following updates have been implemented.

Flamboyant opener Phil Salt, the unsung hero of KKR campaigns over the years Nitish Rana and pace spearhead Mitchell Starc, whose sensational spell in the last year’s final left the explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad in shambles, will be missed for sure.

In an interview with JioHotStar, Shahrukh Khan shared his thoughts on Gautam Gambhir’s return as a mentor, stating that it laid the foundation for KKR through four key pillars. The first was unwavering trust in Mitchell Starc, followed by the strategic move to promote Sunil Narine as an opener. The third crucial step was reuniting with Shreyas Iyer, and lastly, an equally significant decision was investing in young talent.

Under Gambhir, India lost an ODI series in Sri Lanka for the first time in 27 years, and they hit a new low when they were whitewashed 0-3 by New Zealand at home, unprecedented in the country's cricket history