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My role at RCB is similar to one in Aussie team: Maxwell
"It's a very nice start, a new franchise for me and they have given me a specific role. To start like this is really nice. It's nice to have batters behind you, you have freedom with AB to come and it's a very similar role I have in the Australian cricket team," said Maxwell, who was awarded man of the match for his 41-ball 59.
Glenn Maxwell's knock was the difference: Virat Kohli
Maxwell's 59 off 41 balls helped RCB make 149 for eight which proved six runs too many for SRH. It was the Australian's first half-century following none in his previous three IPL seasons. "I think Maxwell's innings was the difference for us. It's about getting momentum in the first six overs, but for us, Maxi (Glenn Maxwell) gave us that momentum and got us closer to 150," said Kohli after the match.
Djokovic beats Sinner in straight sets in Monte Carlo
World No. 1 Djokovic, making a first appearance since his Australian Open success two months ago, needed just over an hour-and-a-half to end the hopes of 19-year-old Sinner, runners-up at the Miami Open, with a 6-4, 6-2 victory, reports DPA. "It feels great (to be back and) also playing in Monaco, where I reside," Djokovic said in his post-match interview.
Spinner Ahmed unlikely hero in RCB's 6-run win over SRH
Chasing a modest target of 149 set by the RCB, SRH were cruising till Ahmed came to bowl his second over, the 17th of the innings. Before that, SRH had got off to a rousing start with skipper David Warner (54 off 37 balls) and Manish Pandey (38 off 39 balls) adding 83 runs for the second wicket.
Washington Sundar gets huge praise from badminton ace Saina
Not only did Sundar bag the wicket of Steve Smith, but he also scored 62 in his maiden Test innings to cobble up a crucial seventh-wicket stand of 123 with Shardul Thakur, which greatly helped India to win the contest and shatter the myth that Australia was invincible in Brisbane.
Babar Azam ends Virat Kohli's reign as No.1 ODI batsman
Babar's player of the match effort of an 82-ball 94 in Pakistan's third ODI against South Africa, which helped them win the three-match series, took his rating points to 865, eclipsing Kohli's 857 points and thus pushing the Indian captain to second place. He is the fourth player from Pakistan to top the ODI batting rankings after Zaheer Abbas (1983-84), Javed Miandad (1988-89), and Mohammad Yousuf (2003).
Back on his feet playing golf, Kapil Dev lauds Indian pace battery
The 1983 World Cup-winner, who had held the world record for most Test wickets at one point in time, has been watching cricket only occasionally these days. However, he is excited to see the depth in Indian fast bowling reserves and has advice for "great talent" Hardik Pandya.
Rohit asked me to stay focused and hit the right lengths: Rahul Chahar
"Rohit told me that 'bowl with the confidence and sometimes even I fail to read your ball so how would they. Stay focused and hit the right lengths. I knew that spinner is gonna be a game-changer in this match. I had the confidence that I can do that," Chahar said at the post-match press conference.
Delhi Capitals take on weakened Rajasthan Royals| Preview
Jofra Archer's chances of recovering from his shoulder injury and joining RR in the league phase this season is highly unlikely and on Tuesday, ace all-rounder Ben Stokes was ruled out for the season with a broken finger. Stokes will stay with the team to provide support from the outside but will not be able to play, leaving a gap in the RR playing XI.
Italy gets spectator guarantee for Euros, Germany hopeful
Italy's federation FIGC said the government has agreed that the Olympic Stadium in Rome can be filled to 25 per cent of its capacity for the four matches including the June 11 tournament opener between Italy and Turkey, DPA reports. "This is wonderful news which I will pass on to UEFA immediately," FIGC president Gabriele Gavina said.
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