NEW DELHI: England cricketer Dawid Malan has sparked a fresh debate with a bold suggestion: allow a limited, controlled form of ball tampering in cricket. His idea isn’t about breaking rules completely, but about tweaking them to make the game more balanced between bat and ball—especially in modern formats where batters dominate.Speaking on BBC’s Strategic…
Shivang Kumar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shivang Kumar’s journey to the IPL isn’t the usual story of a smooth rise through the ranks. The 23-year-old spinner from Moradabad made his debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier this season, but what makes his story stand out is a mix of bold decisions, setbacks, and a surprising source…
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…
Before Saturday, Shashank Singh’s only IPL victim was Abhishek Sharma (2024). That was, however, before the part-time medium-pacer’s exploits (3-0-20-2) against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His heroics not only ended Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma’s stay in the crease after a rollicking partnership but also fashioned PBKS’ six-wicket win over SRH. PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh credited skipper…
I Am Maximus cemented his place in Grand National history with a second victory at Aintree Racecourse, as Willie Mullins continued his remarkable dominance in the race. Sent off as the 9-2 favourite, I Am Maximus delivered on expectations, pulling clear late on to finish ahead of Iroko, Jordans and Johnnywho. The win marked back-to-back…
After three single-digit scores, Sanju Samson smashed a century for the first time in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) colours against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. Samson reached the landmark in just 52 balls. His innings got CSK to a commanding total of 212 for two. The 31-year-old was able to…
Barcelona host Espanyol this afternoon. Follow all the action from Camp Nou with our live commentary… Barcelona retain hope they can stage a comeback against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League next week but, before that, they have to contend with the small matter of a derby clash with cross-town rivals Espanyol. Barca will head…
Chennai Super Kings batter Ayush Mhatre was ‘Retired Out’ on Saturday against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. He was batting at 59 off 36 balls. The 19-year-old became the sixth batter to dismissed in this manner in the Indian Premier League. The previous batters to have been retired out are Ravichandran…
Brentford missed out on moving into the top six. Igor Thiago scored an historic double but Brentford were denied a crucial win in the race for European football as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s 91st-minute equaliser earned Everton a 2-2 draw in West London. The Bees needed just three minutes to take the lead, Thiago becoming the first…
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…
