It's not every day that Chennai Super Kings fail to defend 210. That's what happened on Thursday at the Brabourne Stadium against Lucknow Super Giants as CSK lost their second game in a row.
Sportswear giant Adidas on Friday unveiled Al Rihla the official match ball for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It is the 14th successive ball that Adidas has created for the FIFA World Cup, designed to support the game at high speed as it travels faster in flight than any other World Cup ball.
Rajasthan Royals' director of cricket and head coach Kumar Sangakkara said on Friday that the availability of a full-strength bowling lineup is a real confidence booster for the team at a time when many sides are struggling with their overseas recruits.
Punjab Kings and Sri Lanka batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa feels the Punjab franchise, which is still chasing that elusive maiden IPL title, have the arsenal this time to go all the way.
After taking his side to victory with his unbeatable knock of 55 runs against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Thursday, Lucknow Super Giants' batter Evin Lewis praised teammate and the latest find of the league Ayush Badoni as a "confident guy".
Sri Lanka will tour Bangladesh next month to play a two-Test series, their second visit to the country in as many years, cricket authorities said.