Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The tension in the Punjab Kings dugout was clearly evident when captain Shreyas Iyer was seen in pain, clutching his wrist during their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans. A fierce drive from Connolly struck Iyer on the wrist at the non-striker’s end, forcing him to seek medical attention.Iyer…
Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: If R Praggnanandhaa’s opening-round victory over Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri at the Candidates was a manifesto of his aggressive DNA, Round 3 was a flashy reminder of the game’s flattering nature.On a day that began with high hopes for the Indian contingent at the Cap St…
Cooper Connolly (Image: IPL) Debutant Cooper Connolly announced himself in style, scoring a brilliant maiden half-century to guide Punjab Kings to a thrilling three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2026 clash at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.Chasing 163, Punjab Kings suffered an early blow as impact player…
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill admitted he could have introduced Prasidh Krishna earlier with the ball, after Punjab Kings chased down the target to win by three wickets in their first IPL match on Tuesday.“I could have got Prasidh on earlier, but we were in the game until the end, there will always be ifs…
Heavy rain and strong winds forced the Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.The toss was delayed as the weather worsened, and the situation became difficult for the ground staff. Strong winds made it hard to hold the…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a strict warning to its centrally contracted players against posting any content on social media without prior approval, following the controversy involving Naseem Shah.The board has reminded players and their managers of its social media rules, stating that any post of political nature will not be allowed. According…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday said that Iran will take part in the upcoming World Cup despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.“Iran will be at the World Cup… That’s why we’re here. We’re delighted because they’re a very, very strong team, I’m very happy,” Infantino said at half-time during Iran’s friendly against…
Jos Buttler with Yuzvendra Chahal (Image: ANI) Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Gujarat Titans star Jos Buttler shared a light-hearted moment ahead of their IPL 2026 clash in Mullanpur, rekindling memories from their time together at Rajasthan Royals. The duo, who went their separate ways after the 2025 mega auction, with Chahal joining PBKS…
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) remain one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, sharing the record of five titles with Mumbai Indians and boasting 10 final appearances. Their dominance in a fiercely competitive league reflects not just on-field excellence but also a well-structured system built over the years. A major factor behind their sustained…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday issued a statement after the death of British broadcast engineer Ian Williams Langford, who was working on IPL 2026 matches in Mumbai.Langford, 76, was found unconscious in his hotel room in south Mumbai on Monday morning and was taken to Bombay Hospital,…