RR manager Romi Bhinder violates PMOA protocol (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder was spotted using a mobile phone in the team’s dugout during his team’s game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati on Friday, violating the PMOA (Players and Match Officials Area) protocol by doing so. The incident occurred during the 11th…
Sanju Samson (Photo by BCCI) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson returned to form in style, smashing a brilliant unbeaten 115 to guide Chennai Super Kings to their first win of IPL 2026, defeating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. After a few quiet games, Samson led from the front, while the bowlers, led by Jamie Overton, sealed…
Ankita Raina (Photo by DLTA) NEW DELHI: When this writer spoke to the Indian team ahead of Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie in New Delhi, Ankita Raina categorically pointed out that she wasn’t done playing singles. She was right. The 33-year-old had played as recently as March 23 at the W15 in…
Shashank Singh (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) MULLANPUR: In a game dominated by big hits and rapid shifts in momentum, it was a quieter moment of trust that stood out. Shreyas Iyer, reading the situation rather than the script, turned to part-timer Shashank Singh for an over at a time when Sunrisers openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis…
Ayush Mhatre (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings pulled off a rare and controversial tactical move during their IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, leaving fans stunned. In the final overs of a high-scoring innings at Chepauk, CSK decided to retire out youngster Ayush Mhatre…
Chennai Super Kings’ Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Sanju Samson roared back to form with a stunning century for Chennai Super Kings against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, marking a decisive return to rhythm after a slow start to his new franchise career. After being traded from Rajasthan Royals to CSK, Samson had endured…
Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings delivered a record-breaking performance in the IPL, becoming the first team in T20 cricket history to successfully chase 200-plus totals 10 times. Their latest feat came in a thrilling six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, as Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a composed unbeaten 69.Chasing a…
Bournemouth’s Evanilson, and Eli Junior Kroupi celebrate (AP Photo/Dave Shopland) Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a major setback on Saturday as they were beaten 2-1 at the Emirates by Bournemouth, handing Manchester City renewed belief in the race at the top of the table.Bournemouth struck first in the 17th minute when Junior Kroupi pounced…
Man casually walks into JLN track (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India is facing sharp criticism after a shocking incident stole the spotlight during a junior race in New Delhi. During the Indian Athletics Series-3 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, a man casually walked onto the track in the middle of a junior…
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer, left, celebrates his fifty (AP Photo) Shreyas Iyer once again proved his worth as a leader and batter, guiding Punjab Kings to a commanding six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match on Saturday. After an astute captaincy display in the field and a clinical finishing knock, Shreyas remained…