In a landmark transaction that underscores the skyrocketing valuation of Indian cricket, the reigning Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), have been acquired by a high-profile consortium for a staggering USD 1.78 billion (Rs 16,660 crore). The winning bid brings together a multi-industry consortium. The group is led by the Aditya Birla […]
In a city that treats its cricketing icons like royalty, Tuesday evening belonged to a man whose power and loyalty have become the stuff of legend. During Knights Unplugged, a high-energy preseason event in Kolkata attended by the entire 2026 squad and thousands of emotional fans, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) officially retired the No. […]
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane had special praise for Rinku Singh after the franchise named him vice-captain ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season. Speaking at Knights Unplugged 3.0, Rahane underlined just how integral Rinku has become to the identity of the franchise. “Obviously, and you kind of summed it up yourself, when […]
Nathan Ellis (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have made a late squad change ahead of IPL 2026 after Australian pacer Nathan Ellis was ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Ellis, who was expected to lead the bowling attack, leaves behind a significant gap just before the season begins.CSK have now […]
NEW DELHI: As IPL 2026 nears, a major off-field development has taken centre stage, with Rajasthan Royals, the champions of the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), being acquired for a massive $1.63 billion by a consortium led by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani. Despite the scale of the deal, the ownership transition will […]
Rishabh Pant (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant’s performances and massive IPL price tag have come under scrutiny after a disappointing season last time, where he struggled for consistency as the team missed the playoffs. The wicketkeeper-batter, bought for a record Rs 27.50 crore, is now being urged to […]
India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana continued her fine run in the shortest format, retaining the No.2 spot in the latest ICC Women’s T20I batting rankings released on Tuesday, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur made notable gains to climb to 14th. Mandhana remains India’s highest-ranked batter in T20Is, with Shafali Verma holding firm at sixth place in the […]
As the M Chinnaswamy Stadium prepares to host its first Indian Premier League (IPL) match since the tragic events of last summer, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) management has announced a series of poignant tributes to honour the 11 fans who lost their lives. In a move that mirrors global sporting tributes like Liverpool’s Hillsborough […]
Gujarat Titans squad at the ‘Shubharambh’ event in Ahmedabad ahead of IPL 2026. NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill wants his fast bowlers to perform with the same intensity and aggression that former India pacer Ashish Nehra displayed during his playing days, ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Known for his fiery pace and […]
Jannik Sinner made ATP Masters 1000 history on Monday evening at the Miami Open, producing a commanding 6-1, 6-4 victory against Corentin Moutet inside the Hard Rock Stadium. With his straightforward third-round triumph, the Italian has now won 26 consecutive sets at the Masters 1000 level, moving clear of Novak Djokovic, who previously held the […]
