When Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take the field in their IPL 2026 opener against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati on Monday, it will be the first-ever time that they will play a match without either MS Dhoni or Suresh Raina. MS Dhoni will miss the first two weeks of IPL 2026 as he is undergoing […]
Lahore Qalandars opener Fakhar Zaman could be handed a one-match ban after he was caught tampering with the ball during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 match against Karachi Kings on Sunday. The incident happened during the final ball of the 19th over of Karachi Kings’ chase, when Fakhar Zaman collected the ball from Shaheen […]
Hardik Pandya with MCA groundsmen NEW DELHI: Team India all-rounder and Mumbai Indians Hardik Pandya once again showed that his impact goes beyond cricket, winning hearts with a thoughtful gesture off the field. During his preparation for the T20 World Cup, Pandya spent long nights training at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, often practising till almost midnight. […]
Mohammed Shami’s earns plaudits from Justin Langer NEW DELHI: India’s veteran bowler Mohammed Shami is gearing up for IPL 2026 with strong determination, using the tournament as a chance to get back into India’s national team. Despite being 35 and currently out of selection, the fast bowler has regained fitness and is working hard in […]
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) veteran Virat Kohli turned into a bowler during a practice session ahead of IPL 2026. RCB, the defending champions, will get their IPL 2026 campaign underway with a home match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Bengaluru on Saturday. In a viral video, Kohli can be seen bowling to his fellow opener […]
KKR’s Andre Russell (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) NEW DELHI: In a city that worships its cricket heroes, Tuesday night was all about Andre Russell. During a lively preseason event called Knights Unplugged in Kolkata, Kolkata Knight Riders made a huge announcement: they retired the No. 12 jersey to honour Russell. This means no player will ever […]
Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar, has revealed that she has successfully undergone gender-affirming surgery in Thailand, marking a significant step in her personal journey. Sharing the update on social media, Anaya reflected on the emotional process and the support system that helped her through it. The post, which included a picture […]
Lockie Ferguson (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) NEW DELHI: Lockie Ferguson will miss the early part of IPL 2026 as he chooses to spend time with his family after recently becoming a father. The fast bowler, who plays for Punjab Kings, is expected to join the squad later in the tournament after taking a short break from […]
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was in London last week, watching West Ham hold Manchester City to a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium. On the face of it, an IPL captain attending a Premier League game is nothing more than a holiday. But Parag wasn’t just there to watch football. He was there to […]
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) MUMBAI: As Mumbai Indians head coach, Mahela Jayawardene has plenty to be pleased about heading into IPL 2026, starting March 28. Four MI players—India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, skipper Hardik Pandya and batter Tilak Varma—played key roles in India’s 2026 T20 World Cup triumph.“Our […]
