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Patriot Bureau -April 1, 2023

Wood, Mayers shine as Lucknow Super Giants thrash Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023

Wood, Mayers shine as Lucknow Super Giants thrash Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023

Mark Wood picks five for 14 and Kyle Mayers makes quickfire 73 to help Lucknow franchise beat Delhi franchise by 50 runs in the two teams’ IPL season opener

Khurram Habib -April 1, 2023

No Covid concerns as of now but keeping a close watch: IPL chairman

No Covid concerns as of now but keeping a close watch: IPL chairman

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal says the situation is under control with participants aware of how to manage Covid protocols but Board is prepared for any eventuality

Chander Shekhar Luthra -June 20, 2022

Right or wrong, IPL TV rights are skyrocketing

Right or wrong, IPL TV rights are skyrocketing

Despite a drop of around 30% in viewership in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League, broadcast heavyweights went all out to snap up five-year media rights for a steep Rs 48,390 crore at the e-auction – a threefold increase from the last auction held five years ago

Chander Shekhar Luthra -May 31, 2022

Karthik, a ‘special’ resurgence

Karthik, a ‘special’ resurgence

Following several ups and downs in his personal and professional life in the last decade, Dinesh Karthik has used his grit, determination and willpower to seize the recent comeback opportunities presented to him in domestic as well as international cricket

Chander Shekhar Luthra -May 4, 2022

Jadeja’s form triggers CSK’s captaincy crisis

Jadeja’s form triggers CSK’s captaincy crisis

An out-of-form Jadeja resigned as the CSK captain to focus more on his game and returned the leadership baton to MS Dhoni. Not only has this highlighted CSK’s rocky road to the play-offs, but has also triggered the team’s captaincy crisis

Chander Shekhar Luthra -April 26, 2022

Does Virat need a break from cricket?

Does Virat need a break from cricket?

No longer a run machine, Kohli is being asked to seriously consider dropping out from the game

Chander Shekhar Luthra -April 6, 2022

IPL happy hunting ground for India’s next captains

IPL happy hunting ground for India’s next captains

IPL fans should keep a keen eye on the captains leading seven out of the ten teams, as each has the potential to captain Team India in days to come

Chander Shekhar Luthra -February 16, 2022

IPL auctions 2022: Hits ‘n’ misses

IPL auctions 2022: Hits ‘n’ misses

For the first time in the last 14 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the focus of almost all the teams was on rising stars rather than the declining stalwarts. That’s how Mumbai Indians broke the bank to secure young Ishan Kishan for a whopping Rs 15.25 crore, which turned out to be the […]