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RCB vs GT: Patidar impressed with RCB bowlers’ execution in Bengaluru

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RCB won their fourth game at home this season. (PC: BCCI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar was pleased with the execution of the bowlers, as well as the way Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli batted to take the team home in a high-scoring affair against the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday in Bengaluru. After losing the toss, GT openers Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill forged a hundred-run partnership. The former smashed a timely century. However, RCB pulled things back slightly in the last five overs. “Yeah, the way things went, as I said, I think we bowled according to our plans and the execution was absolutely spot on,” Patidar said in the post-match presentation ceremony. “The way they bowled the yorkers was really good, and that’s why we managed to restrict them to around 200–205. That’s it.” Playing his first game, Jacob Bethell, replacing Phil Salt, was dismissed early inside the powerplay. Padikkal and Kohli then formed a match-winning partnership, scoring...
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Hussey hints at Dhoni taking the gloves, Samson’s duties to change

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Sanju Samson (L) and MS Dhoni (R). (PC: Screengrab/CSK) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey has hinted that whenever MS Dhoni makes a comeback, Sanju Samson will have to give up his wicketkeeping duties. Dhoni is yet to play a game in the ongoing IPL 2026. The former CSK captain picked up a calf injury before the start of the season, which ruled him out for two weeks. However, it has now been close to a month, and CSK’s most seasoned player still hasn’t taken the field. His return was highly anticipated against the Mumbai Indians (MI), but that didn’t happen. Hussey said that Dhoni is building his workload to ensure there is no discomfort while running between the wickets. “He’s progressing really well. I know he’s pushing hard to return as soon as possible, and the fans are eager to see MS Dhoni back on the field. We’re hopeful it could be in the next few games, but he needs to be close to 100% to give his best. He’s been batting well in the nets and looks in...
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RCB vs GT: Kohli outlines RCB batting approach after fifth win

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Virat Kohli (PC: IPL/BCCI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli led from the front with a match-winning knock of 81 to seal a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in their final home game of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 24. While chasing a strong target of 206 runs, Kohli anchored the innings with a stunning 81 off 44 balls. His knock included eight boundaries and four maximums, with a strike rate of 184.09. Kohli became the first player to score 303 sixes for a single franchise in the IPL. He got an early lifeline when Washington Sundar dropped his catch off the first ball of the third over bowled by Mohammed Siraj. During the post-match presentation, the Player of the Match, Kohli, reflected on the chase and the conditions. “To be honest, we had to assess the wicket early on because A) they have a quality bowling attack and B) chasing 200 at the Chinnaswamy, we were just one partnership away,” Kohli said. “This is the second time Dev h...
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MCA honours Mumbai Cricket Excellence at Grand Awards Night

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Ayush_MCA Awards (PC: File Photo) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) organised a grand awards समारोह in Mumbai on Wednesday, recognising excellence across the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons while honouring performers who continue to shape the city’s strong cricketing legacy and inspire future generations. The event saw the presence of former India cricketers Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Rajeev Kulkarni and Diana Edulji, along with Cabinet Ministers Ashish Shelar and Aditi Tatkare, and MCA President Ajinkya Naik. MCA Apex Council Members, Office Bearers, and players also attended, highlighting the depth and unity of Mumbai’s cricket structure. At the senior level, standout performances were recognised with Siddhesh Lad and Shardul Thakur receiving the Justice Tendolkar Trophy for Best Senior Cricketer for the 2025–26 and 2024–25 seasons, respectively, for their significant contributions. Highlighting Mumbai’s role in Indian cricket, the MCA also honoured Ayush Mhatre, captain ...
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One Sachin = Two Pelés = Delicious Omelette – Tendulkar the Foodie on Copacabana Beach

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Boria Majumdar with Sachin Tendulkar at the Copacabana Beach during Rio Olympics 2016. Image: Revsportz What do I write for Sachin Tendulkar’s birthday? That was my first thought. Almost everything there is to write about the man has already been written. Then I thought, why not write about Sachin and food? Not many know what a big foodie he is, and it could make for a nice birthday column. So, here it is. Sachin enjoys his food, and that’s no secret. So much so that once he went out for a meal with Anjali and ordered multiple dishes at one go. Anjali, naturally, didn’t order anything, thinking Sachin had ordered for both of them. To her surprise, Sachin asked her to order, saying that whatever he had ordered was for himself and that he would eat it all! But the funniest food-related encounter happened in Rio during the 2016 Olympics. Sachin had a fracture in his leg at the time and was in a cast. I remember telling him that in Brazil he wouldn’t have the issue of being mobbed an...
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MI vs CSK: “Was trying to use the conditions as best as possible” – Akeal Hosein

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Akeal Hosain and Noor Ahmed (PC-BCCI) A century from Sanju Samson helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) reach 207/6, making it a difficult chase for Mumbai Indians (MI). The spin duo of Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad made a major impact in the game and controlled the middle overs, leaving MI batters struggling. Hosein bowled four overs for 17 runs and four wickets, alongside a maiden, using tight lines and control to build pressure, while Noor Ahmad bowled four overs for 24 runs and two wickets, relying on variation and flight to pick key wickets at crucial moments. After the game, while speaking to the broadcasters, Hosein explained his approach clearly, saying, “The wicket was offering both, some were swinging and it was gripping as well. So for me, it was just trying to use the conditions as best as possible.” He stuck to a simple plan with the ball, adding, “Yes, that was definitely the plan, to stay on the stumps. If they have to hit you off the stumps, kudos to them.” Talking abo...
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India Eye Strong Women’s T20 World Cup Push Amid Rising Expectations

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Image: Indian Women’s cricket team, Instagram It is exactly 50 days to go until the Women’s T20 World Cup in June in the UK. India may not have had the best of starts in their final preparations in South Africa, but nonetheless there is every reason to believe they can mount a strong campaign when the showpiece begins. Very bluntly, two out of India, Australia and South Africa will make the semi-finals. While Pakistan, Bangladesh and a qualifier are also in the group, chances are the semi-final spots will be decided between these three sides. Why do I think India have a chance? Why would I say they can indeed beat South Africa and Australia and make the top four? Is it mere hope, or are there sound reasons behind the assessment? First, India now know how to win on the big stage. They also understand that a World Cup is about winning four matches. In the 50-over World Cup at home, India lost three consecutive matches but then won the games that mattered and were crowned world champ...
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