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IPL 2017, Match 1: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore — As it happened...

Defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a clinical performance to beat last year's finalists Royal Challengers Bangalore by 35 runs in the first match of IPL 2017 at at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal.

Apr 05, 2017, 17:47 PM IST

Brendon McCullum trolls AB de Villiers, Injury-hit RCB ahead of IPL 2017 opener

De Villiers was set to lead the side in Kohli's absence but back injury forced the South African out of the team's opening game of the season on Wednesday.

Apr 04, 2017, 16:26 PM IST

#IPL10, Match 1: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - Preview

Captain Virat Kohli and star batsman AB de Villiers will be unavailable for tomorrow's match due to injuries. While Kohli is ruled out because of a shoulder injury, de Villiers is nursing a back problem.

Apr 04, 2017, 13:00 PM IST

RCB name Shane Watson as stand-in captain in absence of injured Virat Kohli

Watson, a two-time recipient of the player of the tournament award, has previously skippered the now-suspended Rajasthan Royals franchise.

Apr 04, 2017, 00:18 AM IST

Shane Watson happy to open alongside Chris Gayle in Virat Kohli, KL Rahul's absence at RCB

Admitting that missing Kohli is a huge setback, Watson is confident that younger players like Sarfaraz Khan and Mandeep Singh would step up and contribute for the team.

Apr 01, 2017, 22:55 PM IST

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli takes reconciliatory path, says his friendship comment was 'blown out of proportion'

Moments after India's eight-wicket victory at Dharamsala, Kohli said in the post-match press conference that after all the altercations on and off the field, he doesn't consider Australian cricketers as his friends.

Mar 30, 2017, 11:27 AM IST

Virat Kohli injury: Can Steve Smith do what MS Dhoni did when limping Shane Watson was mocked by Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina — VIDEOS INSIDE

After the DRS controversy, mocking emerged as the flavour of the ongoing India-Australia Test series.

Mar 18, 2017, 22:25 PM IST

India vs Australia: Ex-Aussie star Shane Watson in awe of Virat Kohli's 'dictatorial' captaincy

The 35-year-old further continued to hail Kohli's desire for victories, saying that is what pushes his limits to new hieghts.

Mar 14, 2017, 18:11 PM IST

India tour can't be as bad as the one Australia had in 2013, says Shane Watson

Australia were whitewashed 4-0 by India in 2013 and Watson, James Pattinson, Mitchell Johnson and Usman Khawaja were handed a one-Test ban for homework-gate.

Jan 17, 2017, 19:53 PM IST

Belligerent Shane Watson destroys Hobart Hurricanes with five sixes — WATCH

Watson retired from international cricket last year.

Jan 08, 2017, 23:26 PM IST

Crisis in Australian cricket: Ricky Ponting, Ian Healy, Shane Watson call for major shake-up for revival

Captain Steve Smith confessed he was "embarrassed" and "humiliated" but now faces the prospect of crashing to an unprecedented 3-0 series defeat in this week`s final day-night Test in Adelaide.

Nov 21, 2016, 09:16 AM IST

Blast from the past: Mitchell Johnson blames former Australia captain Michael Clarke for creating 'toxic' environment

Clarke was back in the headlines last week following the release of his autobiography.

Oct 28, 2016, 11:28 AM IST

When Shane Watson pushed Mitchell Johnson's face into the toilet – Read full story

That incident however had no impact whatsoever on the duo, who played 43 Tests together, won an Ashes series at home and was also part of Australia's 2015 World Cup winning squad.

Oct 25, 2016, 11:58 AM IST

Simon Katich rejects Michael Clarke's comments, terms their relationship "non-existent"

Clarke recently wrote in his autobiography, denying he played any part in Katich losing his Cricket Australia contract in 2011.

Oct 23, 2016, 16:31 PM IST

On Michael Clarke's 'tumour' comment: Here's what Shane Watson has to say

Clarke admitted saying Watson was one of a number of players who were "like a tumour, and if we don`t fix it, it`s going to turn into a cancer".

Oct 19, 2016, 12:33 PM IST

HILARIOUS! Shane Watson, Kevin Pietersen join forces to troll England captain Alastair Cook

KP routinely criticizes the left-hander on social micro-blogging site Twitter.

Jul 12, 2016, 10:14 AM IST

Remember Wahab Riaz's amazing spell against Shane Watson? Watch it here!

New Delhi: Watch the fast-bowler's unforgettable spell against Shane Watson, who will always remember this day.

Jun 30, 2016, 23:37 PM IST

Pakistan boss Mickey Arthur undaunted by Australia axe

Arthur, speaking at Hampshire`s headquarters ground where the Pakistan squad were training on Monday, believes he has absorbed the lessons of his Australia exit, even if he is unhappy with the way it was portrayed in public.

Jun 28, 2016, 10:57 AM IST