Ian Bishop

RR made three changes with Sandeep Sharma, Sushant Mishra and Lhuan-dre Pretorious coming into the playing XI.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sensational 97 off 29 balls against SRH in the IPL 2026 Eliminator earned praise from cricket legends worldwide. The 15-year-old RR batter smashed 12 sixes and broke Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes in an IPL season. Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, AB de Villiers, Michael Vaughan and others hailed the teenager’s fearless batting as Rajasthan Royals reached Qualifier 2.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a sensational 93 off 38 balls as Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets to stay alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race. Mitchell Marsh’s 96 had powered LSG to 220/5 earlier, but Sooryavanshi’s fearless hitting and Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten fifty guided RR to a stunning chase in Jaipur.

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop suggests India's T20 World Cup winners might have benefited from a longer break before the IPL, citing their subsequent inconsistent performances. He also advocates for more varied pitches to balance the game between bat and ball, noting that strong bowling is crucial for champion teams.

Former cricketer Ian Bishop believes Rajat Patidar should have been ruled not out after Jason Holder's controversial catch. Bishop cited insufficient control and doubt about the ball touching the ground, suggesting the umpire should have reviewed more closely. Patidar's dismissal significantly impacted RCB's innings.

Urvil Patel’s explosive 65 off 23 balls against Lucknow Super Giants announced the arrival of CSK’s newest six-hitting sensation. The wicketkeeper-batter smashed six sixes within his first eight balls, rewrote IPL records. Backed by advice, and even a specially weighted bat from MS Dhoni, Urvil’s power-hitting philosophy is shaped by a gruelling routine of 200 practice sixes a day.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has impressed in IPL 2026, scoring 400 runs at a strike rate of 238.10 against top bowlers. He now faces a new challenge against Mitchell Starc, who has recovered from injury and joined Delhi Capitals. The duel between the fearless youngster and the experienced Australian quick is anticipated to be a key contest.

Mayank Yadav's much-anticipated IPL 2026 return for Lucknow Super Giants saw him clocking over 150kph despite a tough outing, conceding 56 runs without a wicket. Facing criticism, former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop defended the young pacer, highlighting his career-threatening injury and urging patience for his comeback. LSG suffered their fifth loss.

Shreyas Iyer's astonishing boundary catch against Mumbai Indians drew disbelief from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Punjab Kings secured a seven-wicket victory, with Iyer humorously crediting his athletic feat for pulling the team back into the game. Prabhsimran Singh also contributed with a fluent fifty.

The IPL 2026 toss between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings was disrupted by a roaring Chepauk crowd, forcing Ian Bishop to apologise for the delays. Shreyas Iyer chose to bowl first. Ruturaj Gaikwad explained CSK’s opening strategy and pitch conditions as they aim to recover from a poor start.

As Harbhajan Singh, Aakash Chopra and Navjot Singh Sidhu face social media criticism over their IPL commentary, Ian Bishop stands out for his meticulous research-driven approach. The former West Indies pacer credits ground journalists for fueling his storytelling, balances energy with silence, and draws on Richie Benaud’s wisdom to handle criticism with perspective.

KKR went down by six wickets as Mumbai chased 221, with Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton leading the effort.

In an interview with Divya Kalra, Ian Bishop talks about the ongoing series between India and Pakistan, lengthy cricket calendars, and the state of cricket in the Caribbean.

Former West Indies speedster Ian Bishop reckons Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson is wasting good form and opportunity to press for a recall in the Indian T20 set up by not playing impactful innings in the IPL. "I'm a Sanju Samson fan, been that way for years now, (but) he's wasting good form by shot selection," Bishop said.

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop has said that Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are the current batsmen who remind him the most about Sachin Tendulkar. Bishop was doing an Instagram live session with former Zimbabwe pacer Pommie Mbangwa. Over the last two years, the comparison between both Babar and Kohli have risen, looking at the styles of both the batsmen.

The burning desire to succeed abroad acted as a stimulus for India to consciously create a fearsome pace battery, says former West Indies speedster Ian Bishop, who compared the current unit to intimidating Caribbean bowlers of the past. Bishop said the trend started with the likes of Zaheer Khan, RP Singh, Munaf Patel following in the footsteps of Javagal Srinath and Kapil Dev.

Both Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson are in the race for the T20 World Cup spot, for which the squad will be announced later this month. The T20 World Cup begins from June 2 and will be played in the Caribbean and the US. In the ongoing IPL season, Samson so far has 246 runs to his name in 5 matches, while Pant has aggregated 194 runs in 6 outings.

Commentator and former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop said that world cricket is currently going through a golden period of fast bowling and India are at the forefront of what he called a "fast bowling renaissance."

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop has lamented the difference in quality between the two competing teams in the current four-Test series, stating that Indian players' experience puts them miles ahead of the Caribbean outfit.

Ian Bishop warned that England are a dangerous T20 World Cup team due to their powerful batting and strong bowling options. He praised players like Harry Brook, Jofra Archer, and Adil Rashid. England proved their strength by narrowly beating Nepal by four runs, with Jacob Bethell and Brook scoring key half-centuries and bowlers taking timely wickets to defend 184.

Former New Zealand wicket-keeper Ian Smith was known as a gutsy character during his playing days. The 63-year-old, who represented Kiwis in 63 Tests and 98 ODIs, traded his gloves for the microphone once he called it quits from the game. Smith is today regarded as one of the most recognizable voices on the commentary panel.

Ian Bishop, former West Indies cricketer who played between 1988 and 1998, underwent a knee surgery at a private hospital in the city on Saturday.

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop feels that the Indian Premier League (IPL) has democratised cricket for many countries by providing players from smaller nations an opportunity to lock horns with the top cricketers in the game.

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop has said that Jofra Archer's easiness while bowling reminds him of Michael Holding.

The eyes of the cricket world will be firmly fixed on The Rose Bowl in Southampton from July 8 onwards as England take on West Indies in the first of a three-match Test series. Former West Indies fast bowler and renowned commentator Ian Bishop, who will be commentating on the series, in a conversation with TOI talked about no crowd matches and the ban of saliva on the ball.

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop on Sunday said that there should be equality and equal opportunity for everyone across the globe.

Renowned West Indies fast bowler and well-known commentator, Ian Bishop, stirred controversy with his on-air comment regarding Virat Kohli during the clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals on Saturday. Despite scoring a century, Kohli drew criticism due to his strike rate, which tied for the slowest in IPL history. It took him 67 balls to reach the milestone, and he concluded with an unbeaten 113 off 72 balls, registering a strike rate of 156.94.

Women's cricket's focus should be on limited overs formats until 10-15 teams start playing high-quality T20 matches but Tests should not be forgotten, feel former stars Belinda Clark and Ian Bishop. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has granted Test status to each and every full-member women's team.

West Indies legends Chris Gayle and Ian Bishop congratulated the Indian team for winning the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, especially Virat Kohli, who announced his retirement from international T20 cricket. Kohli, the second-highest T20I run-scorer, ended his career with a crucial 76-run innings in the final against South Africa. India's meticulously planned and executed journey led them to an unbeaten title win, marked by a tense 7-run victory in the final, ending an 11-year ICC trophy drought for India.

India prepares for a crucial ICC Women's World Cup semifinal against Australia. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's team seeks a historic win. The side faces challenges with opener Pratika Rawal's injury. Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop advises a 'next-player-up' mentality. India must play with belief and composure to challenge the seven-time world champions. Smriti Mandhana's form is a key hope.