Kolkata Knight Riders is keeping its fingers crossed over Matheesha Pathirana’s availability, with assistant coach Shane Watson admitting that the franchise is in a “waiting game” as the Sri Lankan pacer continues his recovery from a left calf injury. Signed for a whopping sum of Rs. 18 crore at the auction, Pathirana was among KKR’s…
Jordan Henderson says he and his fellow England players “are always there to support” Ben White, after the defender was booed by a section of fans upon his return to the national team. White took to the field with just over 20 minutes remaining in the Three Lions’ friendly against Uruguay at Wembley on Friday,…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s players huddle (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Bengaluru: Ten months after the last Indian Premier League match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, cricket returned to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s home turf on Saturday with renewed vigour — and a reworked match-day experience for fans.Yet, amid the buzz, memories of last year’s tragedy lingered. The 11…
Luka Doncic is facing a potential one-game suspension after picking up his 16th technical foul of the season during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets. The incident occurred late in the third quarter following an offensive foul, when Doncic became involved in a confrontation with Nets forward Ziaire Williams. After a…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli, right, and Abhinandan Singh (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Abhinandan Singh has emerged as a new name in the Indian Premier League after being handed his debut by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2026 season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.The right-arm pacer from Uttar Pradesh has taken a…
Ravichandran Ashwin is poised to make history as the first Indian-capped player to feature in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season. The veteran off-spinner, part of India’s title-winning squads at the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, has enjoyed a remarkable international career, claiming 765…
France conclude their US tour with a friendly against Colombia at Northwest Stadium on Sunday, as both nations continue preparations for the upcoming World Cup. Les Bleus arrive in strong form after a 2-1 win over Brazil, extending their unbeaten run to eight matches. Didier Deschamps’ side have built momentum since their Nations League setback…
Ravichandran Ashwin is poised to make history as the first Indian-capped player to feature in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season. The veteran off-spinner, part of India’s title-winning squads at the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, has enjoyed a remarkable international career, claiming 765…
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru return to the Chinnaswamy Stadium as defending champions, their opening clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad promises to be a high-scoring, high-pressure contest. With both sides stacked with explosive batters and conditions expected to favour runs, individual brilliance could make all the difference. Here are five players who could shape the outcome of…
Jos Buttler (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Jos Buttler says the Indian Premier League has been the biggest influence on his career, with lessons and interactions from the tournament helping him deliver for England cricket team across formats.Now with the Gujarat Titans, Buttler highlighted how access to elite players and coaches has sharpened his game, pointing to…
