Sunderland stand by Brobbey after Dutchman targeted for racist abuse online

Sunderland stand by Brobbey after Dutchman targeted for racist abuse online

Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey was the victim of racist abuse on social media after yesterday’s win over Tottenham Sunderland have thrown their arm around striker Brian Brobbey, offering him the club’s “full and unwavering support” after he was the target of racist abuse following yesterday’s win over Tottenham. Brobbey produced another brilliant performance in the…

IPL 2026: Bowling woes threaten MI campaign as Bumrah struggles without support | Cricket News

IPL 2026: Bowling woes threaten MI campaign as Bumrah struggles without support | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya, right, and Jasprit Bumrah. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Jasprit Bumrah‘s wait to open his account this season is now beginning to hurt Mumbai India’s campaign in IPL 2026.The 31-year-old premier pacer’s barren run stayed intact against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night, as he went for 0-35…

IPL 2026: RCB sheds old inhibitions to emerge as modern T20 behemoth

IPL 2026: RCB sheds old inhibitions to emerge as modern T20 behemoth

In 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally shed its Indian Premier League (IPL) title drought. Rajat Patidar’s men have since begun the 2026 season with similar assurance, winning three of their first four matches. Their 18-run win against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday was further evidence that a side long associated with…

IPL 2026: RCB sheds old inhibitions to emerge as modern T20 behemoth

IPL 2026: RCB sheds old inhibitions to emerge as modern T20 behemoth

In 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally shed its Indian Premier League (IPL) title drought. Rajat Patidar’s men have since begun the 2026 season with similar assurance, winning three of their first four matches. Their 18-run win against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday was further evidence that a side long associated with…

‘There are two options’: Hardik Pandya delivers brutal reality check after MI defeat | Cricket News

‘There are two options’: Hardik Pandya delivers brutal reality check after MI defeat | Cricket News

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya cut a dejected figure after his side suffered a third consecutive defeat in IPL 2026, going down to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 18 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.MI, chasing a massive 241-run target, were always under pressure after RCB…

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson’s no-panic mode takes CSK back to MS Dhoni days | Cricket News

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson’s no-panic mode takes CSK back to MS Dhoni days | Cricket News

Sanju Samson and MS Dhoni (Video grab) CHENNAI: The frustration had been building, but it has now vanished. One show of swagger from Chennai Super Kings’ new recruit Sanju Samson against a competitive Delhi Capitals at Chepauk on Saturday has reignited belief in the camp.Sanju’s unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, his first major statement in…

Jasprit Bumrah: ‘The lack-of-wickets narrative’: Ashwin drops bold take on Bumrah after MI struggle | Cricket News

Jasprit Bumrah: ‘The lack-of-wickets narrative’: Ashwin drops bold take on Bumrah after MI struggle | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians’ Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s high-scoring 18-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2026 also brought Jasprit Bumrah’s unusual wicketless run back into focus, with India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stepping in to defend the star pacer. Bumrah went wicketless once again as MI conceded 240/4 and…

Cooper Connolly: IPL 2026: Cooper Connolly finds ‘beauty’ in grind of three formats | Cricket News

Cooper Connolly: IPL 2026: Cooper Connolly finds ‘beauty’ in grind of three formats | Cricket News

Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly during a warm-up session. (ANI Photo) CHANDIGARH: Cooper Connolly, the 22-year-old Australian allrounder who has turned heads in his debut IPL for the Punjab Kings, embodies a rare blend of youthful swagger and quiet introspection. In a format that prizes power above all, Connolly is sticking to his guns, letting the…

IPL 2026: ‘A lot of things need a rethink,’ says Hardik Pandya after MI suffers third consecutive defeat

IPL 2026: ‘A lot of things need a rethink,’ says Hardik Pandya after MI suffers third consecutive defeat

Mumbai Indians needs a major rethink after suffering a third consecutive defeat in ​the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, said captain ‌Hardik Pandya. Mumbai lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru ​by 18 runs at the Wankhede ⁠Stadium, leaving the five-time champion eighth in the 10-team table with just two points from four matches. Despite ‌boasting…