Harbhajan Singh vows to improve commentary quality

Former Indian cricket spinner Harbhajan Singh recently addressed a fan's criticism about the quality of Hindi commentary during cricket matches.

Harbhajan, who is part of the current commentary team for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), responded positively to feedback that suggested modern commentary focuses more on humor and poetry rather than being informative.

Taking to his account on X (formerly Twitter), Harbhajan acknowledged the feedback, saying, "Thank you for the input. We will work on it."

In other IPL action, Punjab Kings (PBKS) clinched a thrilling 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in a high-scoring match. Defending a formidable score of 243/5, Punjab limited Gujarat to 232/5.

Gujarat's innings started strongly with Sai Sudharsan and captain Shubman Gill posting a 61-run partnership. Glenn Maxwell broke this partnership by dismissing Gill for 33.

Sudharsan continued to fire, leading with 74 off 41 balls, including five fours and six sixes, before falling to left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh at 145/2 in 12.3 overs.

Jos Buttler and Sherfane Rutherford kept Gujarat's hopes alive with a 54-run partnership.

Buttler scored a half-century but was dismissed for 54 by Marco Jansen, while Rahul Tewatia was run out for six. Needing fast runs, Rutherford scored 46 off 28 balls, but Arshdeep Singh struck again, dismissing him as Punjab edged closer to victory.

Arshdeep Singh was the standout bowler for Punjab, securing figures of 2/36 in four overs, while Jansen and Maxwell each took a wicket, sealing Punjab’s first win in the tournament.

Earlier in the match, after winning the toss and electing to bowl, Gujarat faced a strong start from Punjab's debutant Priyansh Arya, who hit 47 off 23 balls.

His innings included seven boundaries and two sixes before falling to the seasoned Rashid Khan, leaving PBKS at 79/2.

Afghan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai made an immediate impact with a six off compatriot Rashid Khan.

Despite his early promise, his innings ended at 16 off 15 balls, with Sai Kishore dismissing him and taking the wicket of Glenn Maxwell for a golden duck on the next ball.

Marcus Stoinis contributed alongside Iyer in a substantial 57-run partnership before Sai Kishore struck again, claiming Stoinis for 20. Punjab surged past 200 in 17.4 overs, with Iyer and Shashank Singh driving aggression in the final overs.

Their explosive 81-run partnership saw PBKS achieve a formidable total. Iyer was unbeaten on 97, while Shashank smashed 44 from 16 balls, highlighted by a dominant final over against Mohammed Siraj.

For Gujarat, Sai Kishore was the standout bowler with three wickets, complemented by Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada picking up one wicket each, although all GT bowlers struggled against Punjab's onslaught.