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Saurabh Somani

Assistant editor, ESPNcricinfo

Chapman on impressive NZ return: 'Nothing beats being out in the middle'

Chapman on impressive NZ return: 'Nothing beats being out in the middle'

Having been on the sidelines, he finally got some game-time after seven months, scoring a 50-ball 63

18-Nov-2021•Saurabh Somani
Crafty Ashwin continues his white-ball evolution

Crafty Ashwin continues his white-ball evolution

He seemed to be out of favour in limited-overs by mid-2017, but a door that appeared shut is now a window full of possibilities

18-Nov-2021•Saurabh Somani
Road to 2022 T20 World Cup begins as new-look India host weary New Zealand

Road to 2022 T20 World Cup begins as new-look India host weary New Zealand

NZ will be without Williamson, Jamieson and Conway, while India ponder on sixth batter

16-Nov-2021•Saurabh Somani
'Will continue playing franchise cricket till my body allows me' - Dwayne Bravo

'Will continue playing franchise cricket till my body allows me' - Dwayne Bravo

The West Indies allrounder has indicated he would like to get into a coaching role in the future

06-Nov-2021•Saurabh Somani
Afghanistan the favourites, but Scotland have momentum

Afghanistan the favourites, but Scotland have momentum

Both teams come into the Super 12s on the back of impressive performances

24-Oct-2021•Saurabh Somani
Maqsood, Jatinder help Oman lead 10-wicket rout of PNG

Maqsood, Jatinder help Oman lead 10-wicket rout of PNG

The huge win gives Oman a major qualification boost, putting them top of the table as well as handing them a favourable net run rate

17-Oct-2021•Saurabh Somani
'What a story it was' - McCullum revels in Knight Riders UAE turnaround

'What a story it was' - McCullum revels in Knight Riders UAE turnaround

Head coach full of praise for Venkatesh Iyer and the rest of the young Indians in his top order despite final defeat

16-Oct-2021•Saurabh Somani
McCullum: KKR 'couldn't afford' to take the risk of playing recovering Russell

McCullum: KKR 'couldn't afford' to take the risk of playing recovering Russell

Knight Riders head coach also heaped praised on Morgan's captaincy despite his disappointing returns with the bat

16-Oct-2021•Saurabh Somani
'We have to decide what is good for CSK' - Dhoni on his future with the franchise

'We have to decide what is good for CSK' - Dhoni on his future with the franchise

Suggests that Super Kings ought to retain players who can form their core "for the next ten years", but quips that he's not quite done yet

15-Oct-2021•Saurabh Somani
Rahul Tripathi's dramatic six takes nervy Knight Riders into final

Rahul Tripathi's dramatic six takes nervy Knight Riders into final

From needing 13 in 25 balls, KKR lost 6 for 7 in 3.5 overs to almost lose an un-loseable match

13-Oct-2021•Saurabh Somani
The Chronicles of Narine: From stifled to game-breaker

The Chronicles of Narine: From stifled to game-breaker

After a 2020 IPL season that lacked spark, Sunil Narine brought his best at just the right time in 2021

12-Oct-2021•Saurabh Somani
'I've given my 120% to this franchise every year' - Virat Kohli on his time as RCB captain

'I've given my 120% to this franchise every year' - Virat Kohli on his time as RCB captain

Says he will continue to play only for RCB as "my commitment is to this franchise till the last day I play the IPL"

11-Oct-2021•Saurabh Somani
KKR vs RCB: Sharjah pitch and Russell fitness key factors in knockout bout

KKR vs RCB: Sharjah pitch and Russell fitness key factors in knockout bout

Both teams have shown plenty of spark in the UAE, despite their captains misfiring with the bat

10-Oct-2021•Saurabh Somani
How KS Bharat redefined his 'whole strategy' to turn around his T20 career

How KS Bharat redefined his 'whole strategy' to turn around his T20 career

"You can't just go bang-bang at every ball. You have to take your time, work out the angles, the opponents, the running between the wickets"

09-Oct-2021•Saurabh Somani
Kishan, Suryakumar blitz not enough to push Mumbai into the playoffs

Kishan, Suryakumar blitz not enough to push Mumbai into the playoffs

Their tournament ends with a 42-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad

08-Oct-2021•Saurabh Somani
Raw pace and nerveless accuracy: How Umran Malik regained Sunrisers' middle-overs control

Raw pace and nerveless accuracy: How Umran Malik regained Sunrisers' middle-overs control

While Rashid Khan was taken apart, Malik put in a spell of 3-0-10-1 with an average speed of close to 150kph

07-Oct-2021•Saurabh Somani
As it happened - Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

As it happened - Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

Get your dose of stats, colour and analysis on Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on ESPNcricinfo's live blog

06-Oct-2021•Saurabh Somani
Jason Roy and Kane Williamson keep Sunrisers Hyderabad's season alive

Jason Roy and Kane Williamson keep Sunrisers Hyderabad's season alive

Sanju Samson scored 82, but a total of 164 proved less than adequate for the Royals

27-Sep-2021•Saurabh Somani
No-ball drama, Beth Mooney's 125*, Australia's epic victory

No-ball drama, Beth Mooney's 125*, Australia's epic victory

The game had it all, with India thinking they won it off the last ball, only for it to be ruled a no-ball

24-Sep-2021•Saurabh Somani
Can Royal Challengers Bangalore lift themselves up against buoyant Chennai Super Kings?

Can Royal Challengers Bangalore lift themselves up against buoyant Chennai Super Kings?

After the first round of matches in the UAE, Super Kings appear to be a far superior side than Royal Challengers

23-Sep-2021•Saurabh Somani
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