IPL 2026: Living on the edge—The risk and reward of the wide yorker

IPL 2026: Living on the edge—The risk and reward of the wide yorker

In Punjab Kings’ first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Gujarat Titans, Arshdeep Singh was entrusted with the final over of the first innings. The left-arm pacer ended up bowling an 11-ball over—the joint-longest in IPL history. Across that over, Arshdeep largely tried to go short and wide to the left-handed Rahul…

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya hints at ‘difficult calls’ as Mumbai Indians searches for ‘spark’ in faltering campaign

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya hints at ‘difficult calls’ as Mumbai Indians searches for ‘spark’ in faltering campaign

It may still be early in the season, but Mumbai Indians has already drifted into troubled waters, managing just one win from its first five matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The concern is no longer simmering; it’s out in the open. Following a seven-wicket loss to Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium, captain Hardik…

Liverpool boss Slot optimistic despite setbacks: ‘The future looks bright’

Liverpool boss Slot optimistic despite setbacks: ‘The future looks bright’

Arne Slot insists the future looks bright for Liverpool despite the midweek Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain that confirmed they will end this season without a trophy. It has been a desperately disappointing Premier League title defence with the Reds sitting in fifth place ahead of Sunday’s Merseyside derby at Everton. The European defeat…

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill: 5 players battle to watch in today’s IPL 2026 match between GT and KKR | Cricket News

Cameron Green to Shubman Gill: 5 players battle to watch in today’s IPL 2026 match between GT and KKR | Cricket News

5 key battles to watch in GT vs KKR match Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 17, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, in a clash of contrasting fortunes. Led by Shubman Gill, GT have found momentum with back-to-back wins, including an impressive outing against Lucknow Super Giants….

‘False information’: Vinod Kambli’s wife Andrea Hewitt hits back at health rumours | Cricket News

‘False information’: Vinod Kambli’s wife Andrea Hewitt hits back at health rumours | Cricket News

Vinod Kambli (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Videos, photos and posts about Vinod Kambli’s deteriorating health have been circulating widely on social media. Kambli, who played 17 Tests and 104 ODIs for India, has been in the news over his health for some time. He has been seen attending functions and events, often walking with…

Chelsea co-owner Eghbali admits transfer policy is flawed: ‘You learn from mistakes’

Chelsea co-owner Eghbali admits transfer policy is flawed: ‘You learn from mistakes’

Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali has backed under-pressure boss Liam Rosenior and admitted the club’s current transfer model of signing potential rather than proven players needs a “tweak”. The West London club are sixth in the Premier League table ahead of tomorrow’s game against Manchester United with both teams fighting to secure one of the top-five…

IPL 2026: Amid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya noise, Prabhsimran Singh is quietly ‘raising the bar’ | Cricket News

IPL 2026: Amid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya noise, Prabhsimran Singh is quietly ‘raising the bar’ | Cricket News

Prabhsimran Singh has been part of Punjab Kings, earlier Kings XI Punjab, since 2019, when the IPL franchise splurged Rs 4.8 crore on the youngster. Over the last few seasons, the hard-hitting batter has found consistency, with Ricky Ponting playing a big role in it. NEW DELHI: On Thursday evening, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer…

Rohit Sharma: IPL 2026| ‘We don’t want to push’: Mumbai Indians head coach gives big update on Rohit Sharma | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma: IPL 2026| ‘We don’t want to push’: Mumbai Indians head coach gives big update on Rohit Sharma | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma missed Mumbai Indians’ crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. The former Mumbai Indians captain, who has led the franchise to five IPL titles, was rested after suffering a hamstring injury in the previous match.There was considerable speculation around Rohit’s availability, with Mumbai Indians assessing…

‘Not here to control them’: Ponting opens up on building winning culture for PBKS in IPL 2026 | Cricket News

‘Not here to control them’: Ponting opens up on building winning culture for PBKS in IPL 2026 | Cricket News

Punjab Kings Head Coach Ricky Ponting outlined the key elements (Image: IANS) Ricky Ponting, head coach of Punjab Kings, has shed light on the philosophy behind the team’s impressive run in IPL 2026, emphasizing trust, clarity, and a strong team environment as key pillars of success. Punjab Kings continued their dominant start to the season…