Moments after his team won a record fifth IPL title in Dubai on Tuesday, Kieron Pollard called the Mumbai Indians the best T20 franchise in the world. The team – which he joined in 2010 – stands out, he said, because of the focus on ticking all the right boxes, and how most of their...
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Rohit, bowlers lead Mumbai Indians to fifth IPL title
Mumbai Indians schooled first-time finalists Delhi Capitals to clinch their fifth IPL title, adding more credence to their growing reputation of being the best T20 side in the world. The seeds of MI’s commanding five-wicket win in Dubai were sown by the bowlers who finished as well as they began to tie down DC to...
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IPL Final Preview: Capitals look to thwart the Mumbai Indians juggernaut
Two Mumbai boys, divided by the teams, driven by the same ambition. But only one will be a victor as they lead their sides in the final. A mouth-watering clash is on the cards as the defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) take on first-time finalists Delhi Capitals (DC) in the summit clash of the Dream11...
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Pooran, Pollard Gayle ignite IPL league stages with Caribbean flavour
By Brandon Corlette The 56 matches in the IPL league stages are done and dusted. For the West Indian players who played in the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, young batting sensation Nicholas Pooran stole the limelight from his Caribbean team mates. While the big boys Kieron Pollard and the Universe Boss Chris Gayle...
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Jason Holder: from unsold at the auction to key performer for Sunrisers Hyderabad
Jason Holder wouldn’t have been in the UAE had Mitchell Marsh not hurt his ankle. He might not have featured in the playing XI had Kane Williamson’s thigh injury not forced a rejig of plans. But here he is and, though he may not have taken IPL 2020 by storm, he has made enough important...
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Not the best outing for the Caribbean boys at Halfway stage of IPL
By Brandon Corlette If this article were to evaluate the performance of players of Caribbean origin at IPL the halfway stage of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2020), lightning quick bowler Jofra Archer would top that evaluation because of his stellar performance and the impact it is having on the tournament. Archer is, however,...
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Shimron Hetmyer – ‘Ricky Ponting helping me become a better finisher’
Learning the art of playing a perfect pull shot from the peerless Ricky Ponting is a dream that Shimron Hetmyer is living during his stint with the Delhi Capitals. The West Indies batsman showed glimpses of his destructive self during his 24-ball-45 knock against Rajasthan Royals on Friday. The first of his five sixes was...
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12 West Indian players who are expected to inflame IPL 2020
By Brandon CorletteCaribbean players have, over the years, added great impetus to the Indian Premier League (IPL). Most of the Caribbean players who have IPL experience have shown great skill and have appeared to be superior to other players. This year, circumstances are different, with the COVID-19 pandemic presently raging. The IPL will commence tomorrow...
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From CPL to IPL: players touchdown in UAE
Players who recently competed in the 2020 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) have already left Trinidad for the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will bowl off in the United Arab Emirates, on September 19. Colin Borde, manager of 2020 CPL champions Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR), told Newsday that the players who will represent Kolkata Knight...
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Rutherford seeking to seize opportunities in stint with Mumbai Indians
By Brandon Corlette and Jemima Holmes West Indies and Guyana’s explosive T20 batsman Sherfane Rutherford will rock the Mumbai Indians’ outfit when the Indian Premier League (IPL) eventually gets underway. Expecting to depart Guyana’s shores shortly to prepare for the IPL, Rutherford spoke with this daily publication and noted that he anticipates learning a lot...