Live Cricket Blog: Mumbai Indians fail to give Sachin Tendulkar a birthday present in humbling loss to Sunrisers

22.30 Mumbai Indians slump to lowest ever total in humbling loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad

The Mumbai Indians had everything to play for at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday night. But they delivered nothing.

On the great Sachin Tendulkar’s birthday, staring at a won one-loss four record this was time for the men in royal blue and shiny gold to stand up.

But instead they melted away. Chasing the Sunrisers Hyderabad’s very gettable target of 119, Mumbai surrendered meekly being bowled out for 87.

21.30 – Alastair Cook says England were suspicious about Australia ball-tampering during Ashes

The former England captain admits England were “curious” of Australia possibly ball-tampering in the recent Ashes series.

Asked at an event in Tunbridge Wells whether England suspected Australia of ball-tampering during the Ashes, he replied: “Yes a little bit, certainly in Perth when the outfield was wet with rain they got the ball reversing.

“I didn’t see anything. We have been pretty good at managing the ball to see if we can get it to reverse swing but then there’s the thing with the quicker you bowl the ball it reverse swings more.”

20:30 – Mumbai Indians skittle Sunrisers for 118

Mumbai are desperate for a win in the IPL after losing four of their first five matches. But they look well on their way tonight at the Wankhede Stadium after rolling Hyderabad for just 118.

The wickets were shared around for the Indians with Mitchell McClenaghan, Hardik Pandya and Mayank Markande all taking two, while for the Sunrisers topscorers were Kane Williamson and Yusuf Pathan, both with 29.

Should be a doddle from here for Mumbai and the perfect way to celebrate Sachin Tendulkar’s 45th birthday.

But will they be undone by the final-over curse.

19:30 – Speaking of Sachin, here’s how he spent his birthday today…

18:30 – Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Billy Stanlake ruled out of the remainder of the IPL with fractured finger

Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad have been dealt a injury blow on the eve of their clash against Mumbai Indians with pacer Billy Stanlake’s tournament coming to an end due to a fractured finger.

16:50 – The ECB’s proposed 100-ball format receives support from England skipper Joe Root

Joe Root believes that the ECB’s proposal for a 100-ball domestic competition starting from 2020 can attract new audiences to the game.

He is not alone in his support for the format with his predecessor Alastair Cook leaning the same way. “It’s different, it’s exciting. How it all works with the County Championship and Test matches and when it’s played, a lot of that (planning) is still to be done. But I think it’s another interesting step for cricket,” Cook said.

16:35 – Cricket Australia’s tweet does not go down too well with Sachin Tendulkar’s adoring fans

Cricket Australia’s tongue-in-cheek tweet on the Master Blaster’s 45th birthday has caused an uproar amongst his fans on social media.

14:50 – Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Kane Williamson backs Rashid Khan

Ahead of tonight’s match against Mumbai Indians, Kane Williamson has full confidence in Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan in claiming wickets after a disappointing IPL campaign so far in 2018.

“Rashid is a world class bowler. T20 cricket does not make exemptions for any bowler to escape pressure,” said Williamson.

The two teams will clash at 18:30 this evening.

13:20 – Injury blow for Bhuveshwar Kumar 

Pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar is out of the Sunrisers Hyderabad’s IPL match against Mumbai Indians on Tuesday due to a niggling back injury. However, Sunrisers expect to have opener Shikhar Dhawan fit after an elbow injury.

11:50 am – Sachin Tendulkar turns 45

The legendary Indian batting genius turns 45 today and birthday wishes have been pouring in from all quarters of social media.

Happy Birthday, Master. You are an inspiration to all of us #HappyBirthdaySachin @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/P4lJDYPHIj

— BCCI (@BCCI) April 24, 2018

11:06am – Amir issued visa

PakPassion writer Saj Sadiq has reported Mohammad Amir will travel to England on Wednesday morning.

PCB confirm that a UK visa has been issued to Mohammad Amir and he will travel tomorrow morning to England #Cricket

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) April 24, 2018

10:58am – Pakistan wait on Amir visa

Pakistan Cricket officials are hopeful Mohammad Amir will receive visa clearance by Wednesday to travel to England.

The Men in Green arrived in the UK on Monday ahead of a one-off Test against Ireland next month and then two Test encounters with England.

But Amir did not fly to London with the rest of the team after the paceman’s documents were held up. However, the 26-year-old is set to join his team-mates later this week.

Pakistan Team arrive at Gatwick Airport, London pic.twitter.com/o7zqcgmKRR

— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) April 23, 2018