Indian Premier League

IPL struggles to maintain explosive growth

The Indian Premier League has been as noisy and flamboyant as ever, but some experts believe it has suffered a poor year caused by its ballooning format and cricket overkill following the World Cup.
 

Raina powers Chennai into IPL final

Suresh Raina smashed an unbeaten 73 as Chennai Super Kings produced a stunning turnaround to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets on Tuesday and storm into the Indian Premier League final.
 

Pietersen says he's got his bug back

Kevin Pietersen insisted Tuesday he was fully prepared for England's home series against Sri Lanka, saying "the bug is back".
 

Sri Lanka call up Maharoof as standby

Sri Lanka on Tuesday called up all-rounder Farveez Maharoof as a possible replacement for injured paceman Dilhara Fernando ahead of their first Test against England.
 

Cricket legend Warne considers Bollywood offers

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has said he has been offered roles in Bollywood films and that he would consider acting now he is retired from cricket.
 

Mumbai clinch last-ball thriller

Ambati Rayudu smashed a last-ball six as Mumbai Indians pulled off a thrilling five-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.
 

Super Kings hit by whirlwind Gayle in cricket IPL

Chris Gayle smashed an unbeaten 75 as Royal Challengers Bangalore topped the points table with an eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.
 

Super Kings hit by whirlwind Gayle

Chris Gayle smashed an unbeaten 75 as Royal Challengers Bangalore topped the points table with an eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.
 

Morgan in England squad for Sri Lanka opener

Eoin Morgan won the race for the vacancy in England's middle-order when he was named in a 12-man squad on Sunday for the first Test against Sri Lanka, seeing off the challenge of Ravi Bopara.
 

Ton-up again for Sri Lankan duo as Lions struggle

Sri Lanka batsmen Tillakaratne Dilshan and Tharanga Paranavitana both scored their second centuries in as many matches as they warmed-up for next week's first Test in Cardiff by hauling the islanders back into their contest against the second string England Lions.
 

Punjab knocked out by Deccan

Shikhar Dhawan cracked an unbeaten 95 and Amit Mishra took a hat-trick as Deccan Chargers knocked Kings XI Punjab out of the Indian Premier League with an 82-run victory on Saturday.
 

Rajasthan give Warne winning send-off

Australian leg-spin wizard Shane Warne quit professional cricket on Friday after leading Rajasthan Royals to a 10-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in his farewell Indian Premier League match.
 

Cricket spin legend Warne bows out

Australian spin legend Shane Warne on Friday brought the curtain down on his stellar cricket career stretching over two decades, bowing out with a winning appearance in the Indian Premier League.
 

Pakistan legend Qadir salutes 'diamond' Warne

Pakistan's legendary leg-spinner Abdul Qadir saluted Shane Warne on Friday, hailing the Australian as a "diamond" who left an indelible impression on the game with his exemplary skill.
 

Spin legend Warne set for last cricket match

Australian spin legend Shane Warne will bring the curtain down on his stellar professional cricket career on Friday when he makes a final appearance in the Indian Premier League.
 

N.Zealand's batting great Crowe mulls comeback at 48

New Zealand batting great Martin Crowe is considering a shock return to first-class cricket at the age of 48 -- nearly 16 years after retiring from the Test arena.
 

Warne bows out of cricket on a low

Shane Warne bows out of professional cricket on Friday after a frustrating final Indian Premier League season replete with rows, fines and other off-field distractions.
 

Gambhir guides Kolkata into IPL knockouts

Skipper Gautam Gambhir cracked an unbeaten half-century as Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Pune Warriors by seven wickets on Thursday to book a place in the Indian Premier League playoffs.
 

Warne says IPL fine was for 'telling the truth'

Australia's retiring spin legend Shane Warne on Thursday slammed the hefty fine handed to him during the IPL for a public spat with an official, saying he was paying the price for "telling the truth".
 

Clinical Chennai beat Kochi

Wriddhiman Saha scored a responsible 46 not out to set up a 11-run win for Chennai Super Kings against Kochi Tuskers Kerala in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.