File Pic: KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane and PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: IPL) A struggling Kolkata Knight Riders face a stern test against an in-form Punjab Kings as they look to arrest a worrying slide in the IPL. The three-time champions have endured a shaky start and now risk a third straight defeat, with…
Vishal Uppal (R) during a practice session for Team India ahead of the 2026 BJK Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie. (Instagram) NEW DELHI: When the Indian team steps up to the court on April 7 at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Complex to compete in the Billie Jean King Cup’s Asia/Oceania Group 1, they…
New Delhi: In less than a week, Sameer Rizvi has become the toast of the ongoing IPL. The boy wonder from Uttar Pradesh aced two chases under pressure to keep the Delhi Capitals unbeaten in the tournament. This repaid the franchise’s faith, especially considering the team was in a fix during the transfer window a…
Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane (Pic credit: IPL) KOLKATA: If momentum is crucial in sport, Punjab Kings will carry plenty of it into their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Monday. Last season’s runners-up, who have opened their campaign with back-to-back wins, start as favourites against hosts KKR, still searching for their…
Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan (Agency Image) A small but telling moment involving Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan caught the eye during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s dominant win over Chennai Super Kings at the Chinnaswamy. As Sarfaraz walked back after a blazing knock, Kohli called out to him amid the noise of the crowd. When the…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar added his name to the record books during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s match against Chennai Super Kings, becoming only the second bowler and the first fast bowler to reach 200 wickets in the history of the Indian Premier League. He got to the mark by dismissing Ayush Mhatre during the IPL 2026 game on…
Rishabh Pant and Sanjiv Goenka (X) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has weighed in strongly on the growing scrutiny surrounding Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka, cautioning that repeated on-field interactions with players could disrupt the team’s internal balance. The debate intensified after Lucknow’s defeat to Delhi Capitals, where Goenka was seen in a visibly…
Rishabh Pant and Tim David (ANI Photos) A high-octane Sunday double-header in the Indian Premier League delivered contrasting yet equally gripping contests, as Lucknow Super Giants edged past Sunrisers Hyderabad in a last-over thriller, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a batting masterclass to outclass Chennai Super Kings. Shami, Pant script LSG’s nervy chase In Hyderabad,…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ search for their first win of IPL 2026 could face a major hurdle, with rain likely to play spoilsport in their clash against Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens on Monday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a strong possibility of rain impacting the fixture, raising concerns over a…
Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant, right, with Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) Mohammed Shami delivered a clinical spell to guide Lucknow Super Giants to a five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad, later explaining the tactical shift behind his success. The veteran pacer returned outstanding figures of 2 for 9 in his four overs, including…