Delhi Capitals (DC) star batter KL Rahul praised the new generation of Indian batters for their fearless and aggressive approach, highlighting talents like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre rising in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He noted that these young players play without fear of reputation or match situations, taking on even top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins with the same attacking intent. Rahul explained that this mindset reflects a shift in Indian cricket, especially in T20S, where players now grow up focusing on power-hitting rather than traditional defensive techniques.

He credited IPL for driving this change, as young cricketers now train specifically to hit sixes consistently. He added that their strong preparation builds confidence, something he is also trying to incorporate into his own game.

“It’s phenomenal what the new-age cricketers are doing. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken world cricket by storm. Two centuries at the age of 15 is something I never even dreamt of doing. Ayush Mhatre has also done well, helping CSK score quick runs. The amount of talent coming up in India is scary, especially in T20 cricket. These fearless prodigies are changing the way T20S are played,” KL Rahul said on JioStar.

“They don’t fear reputations or match situations. Whether it’s a world-class bowler like Jasprit Bumrah or a seasoned campaigner like Pat Cummins, they go after every ball with the same intent. They don’t care if it’s the first over or the last. They just see the ball and want to hit it out of the park. That kind of mindset is rare, and it’s exactly what modern T20 cricket demands. Five years ago, we weren’t producing as many six-hitting batters as England or Australia. Now, things have changed, thanks to the IPL. These guys grew up wanting to hit sixes. When we were young, we had to learn to defend and keep the ball. Hitting in the air meant sitting out of the nets. It was a different time. These youngsters practice six-hitting constantly. That’s why they’re so good. I spoke to Abhishek Sharma recently. What I’ve learned is that their preparation gives them confidence. It all comes down to how hard they train. I’ve tried to bring that into my own game as well,” he added.

A defining trend of the Indian Premier League 2026 season has been the emergence of young batters leading the scoring charge for their teams.

Players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, along with Sameer Rizvi and Ayush Mhatre (whose campaign was cut short by a hamstring injury), have stood out with their explosive six-hitting and match-defining performances.

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NEW DELHI: Coming into the match after being fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct – for using a vape inside the dressing room – Riyan Parag ensured he put the controversy behind him when he walked out to bat against Delhi Capitals.The Rajasthan Royals captain looked in ominous touch, smashing a superb half-century. He appeared set for a well-deserved hundred but fell just short, scoring a brilliant 90 off 50 balls, including eight fours and five sixes, to power his side to 225/6 in 20 overs.However, despite the strong total, Delhi Capitals snapped their three-match losing streak with a commanding seven-wicket win.Parag, after the match, made it clear that outside criticism does not bother him, but his primary responsibility is to deliver results for the team.“I don’t think I need to answer any critics or anyone talking about it. But at the end of the day, my job is to get two points. So my score and my innings don’t really matter if we lose the game,” Parag said after the match.A blistering 110-run opening stand between KL Rahul (75 off 40) and Pathum Nissanka (62 off 33) laid the perfect foundation for a record 226-run chase, which was calmly finished by Tristan Stubbs (18*) and Ashutosh Sharma (25*) with five balls to spare.“I think it was a good score. I thought 200 was a par score here. It was going to slow down a bit, but I think we could have bowled way better in the middle overs, not let them get away a little too much. And then a lot of boundaries in one single over and that repeated. So I felt we missed the trick with that, but no harm with the decision we made,” Parag said.Parag had earlier been fined 25% of his match fee and handed a demerit point after he was caught vaping inside the dressing room during his side’s match against Punjab Kings.He admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by match referee Amit Sharma.Parag was found to have breached Article 2.21 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which relates to “conduct that brings the game into disrepute.” The incident occurred during the second innings when he was seen using a vape inside the dressing room.

The League of Legends LoLdle answers for May 2, 2026, are now revealed. While deciphering the puzzles of the 1395th edition may seem perplexing, most diligent fans should be able to follow the hints provided. Nonetheless, an in-depth understanding of the champions’ numerous characteristics is somewhat required.

With that said, here is the Quote puzzle in the 1395th iteration of LoLdle:

“Bear hug!”

All League of Legends LoLdle answers for the 1395th edition (May 2, 2026)

The League of Legends LoLdle answers for May 2 are shown below:

• Classic: Lucian
• Quote: Annie
• Ability: Irelia; Bonus: Passive (Ionian Fervor)
• Emoji: Seraphine
• Splash Art: Corki; Bonus: Default Corki

The Classic answer of May 2 LoLdle is Lucian. That said, the Quote puzzle indicates Annie, a champion who is rated amongst some of the best choices in the mid lane role meta in League of Legends.

Next, the Ability riddle has Irelia’s Passive ability, “Ionian Fervor,” while the Emojis show Seraphine’s characteristics. Lastly, it is Corki’s Default skin in the Splash Art enigma.

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Previous League of Legends LoLdle answers

Here are some of the previous League of Legends LoLdle answers:

• LoLdle 1394 (May 1): Blitzcrank, Skarner, Diana, Vi, Qiyana
• LoLdle 1393 (April 30): Bel’Veth, Sion, Aatrox, Kayle, Elise
• LoLdle 1392 (April 29): Garen, Nocturne, Kayn, Ivern, Amumu
• LoLdle 1391 (April 28): Vayne, Karthus, Kassadin, Kayn, Renata Glasc
• LoLdle 1390 (April 27): Kalista, Swain, Quinn, Singed, Mordekaiser
• LoLdle 1389 (April 26): Xerath, Garen, Graves, Aatrox, Nami
• LoLdle 1388 (April 25): Alistar, Bel’Veth, Smolder, Varus, Singed
• LoLdle 1387 (April 24): Zac, Lillia, Singed, Lucian, Syndra
• LoLdle 1386 (April 23): Gragas, Vex, Hwei, Fiddlesticks, Sivir
• LoLdle 1385 (April 22): Vel’Koz, Sivir, Olaf, Udyr, Master Yi
• LoLdle 1384 (April 21): Corki, Ashe, Zed, Illaoi, Jhin
• LoLdle 1383 (April 20): Neeko, Shaco, Zoe, Maokai, Seraphine

The answers to the 1397th entry of LoLdle will be shared on May 3, 2026.

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