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Disappointed with CSK's performance, Vishnu Vishal asks: Is any sport played not to win?

Chennai, April 12: Actor Vishnu Vishal, who is a cricketer himself, has expressed disappointment over the poor performance of his favourite IPL team, the Chennai Super Kings, in their match against the Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday, wondering why the skipper of CSK Mahendra Singh Dhoni chose to come so low down the batting order when his team needed him the most.

Bumrah returns with a controlled spell, Jayawardene pleased with his fitness, execution

Mumbai, April 8: Jasprit Bumrah made a much-anticipated return to competitive cricket, bowling at full intensity and showing no signs of discomfort during the Mumbai Indians' (MI) 12-run loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene was satisfied with the pacer's performance, noting that Bumrah executed his plans well in his first match since the New Year's Test in Australia, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Powerplay struggles haunt Mumbai Indians as Jayawardene calls for ruthlessness

Mumbai, April 8: Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted that the team's performance in the powerplay, both with bat and ball has been a significant concern this season. Following their 12-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday, MI have now suffered four defeats in five matches in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Jayawardene urged his side to be more "ruthless" and avoid "losing discipline" before it's too late to salvage the campaign, as per ESPNcricinfo.

IPL 2025: Jayawardene defends bold call to retire out Tilak in Mumbai's defeat vs Lucknow

Lucknow, April 5: In a bold tactical decision, Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene opted to retire out Tilak Varma during the closing moments of their steep 204-run chase against the Lucknow Super Giants on Friday night. With 24 runs needed off the final seven deliveries, Jayawardene pulled a football-style substitution, replacing Tilak—who had scored 25 off 23 balls—with Mitchell Santner in a desperate attempt to inject fresh momentum into the chase.

Jasprit Bumrah doubtful for MI's next IPL 2025 fixture

Mumbai, April 4: Mumbai Indians' (MI) pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss Friday's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and remains doubtful for the high-voltage encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 7 at the Wankhede Stadium.

IPL 2025: Everything ok but no timeline on Bumrah return, says Jayawardene

Ahmedabad, March 28: Ahead of the clash against Gujarat Titans on Saturday, Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene issued an update on premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah and said that he is recovering well but there is no exact date of his return to action in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

'Slapgate to KL Rahul-Goenka's animated chat': Top controversies to rock the Indian Premier League

New Delhi, March 21: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been one of the driving factors which has led to India establishing themselves as one of the biggest cricketing nations in the world. While the IPL has revolutionised cricket and brought in significant revenue, it has also faced controversies that have tainted its reputation. As the cash-rich league enters its 18th edition, let's recall some of the biggest controversies to have taken place in the league which had significant impact on the tournament.