Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Ishan Kishan during a warm-up session. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar has backed Ishan Kishan to continue as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad even after the expected return of Pat Cummins, citing the wicketkeeper-batter’s tactical clarity and ability to control games under pressure.Cummins, who is set to…
5 players battle in LSG vs RR at Lucknow Lucknow Super Giants return to Ekana Stadium under pressure, needing a turnaround after losing four of six matches and still searching for their first home win. Their main concern is an inconsistent top order, often forcing them into recovery mode.Rajasthan Royals, placed third, arrive in better…
Rabada caught smoking (Screengrab/X) Kagiso Rabada has once again found himself at the center of public attention, but this time not for his fiery spells with the ball. The Gujarat Titans speedster is trending across social media after being spotted smoking in a hotel premises alongside team staff, igniting debate among fans and critics alike.The…
Lucknow Super Giants’ skipper Rishabh Pant and teammates. (ANI Photo) LUCKNOW: Lucknow Super Giants return to the Ekana Stadium on Wednesday needing more than a win — what they need is a course correction. LSG have lost four of their first six matches, including a 54-run defeat to Punjab Kings in their previous outing, and…
Gujarat Titans’ Sai Kishore during a practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: At 6-foot-5, R. Sai Kishore brings a unique trajectory and relentless accuracy to the crease. Coming off a stellar IPL-2025 campaign where he bagged 19 wickets in 15 matches for Gujarat Titans, the Tamil Nadu left-arm spinner finds himself waiting for an opportunity…
MS Dhoni and Deepak Chahar were involved in a cheeky banter at Wankhede (2025). (Screengrabs) MS Dhoni and Deepak Chahar have always shared a strong off-field bond, and a recent video shared by Mumbai Indians on X once again showcased their camaraderie, this time with a humorous twist.As Chennai Super Kings prepare to face Mumbai…
Gujarat Titans’ Rashid Khan bowls during the Indian Premier League 2026. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rashid Khan is the world’s number one bowler in both T20 and ODIs today, as per the ICC’s latest rankings. But the spin sorcerer from Afghanistan — also a crowd-pulling megastar across the cricket world — was rejected at an…
Rajasthan Royals’ Dhruv Jurel stumps Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green. (ANI Photo) JAIPUR: It was a truly instinctive and athletic piece of wicketkeeping as Dhruv Jurel, playing his part to perfection for Rajasthan Royals, stumped Cameron Green of Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden last Sunday. Even Sachin Tendulkar singled out his presence of mind….
AHMEDABAD: Southpaw Tilak Varma had made 43 runs from 32 balls in five innings prior to his maiden IPL century on Monday at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The noise surrounding his batting form was getting heavier with every passing match. Answering all those questions, the 23-year-old reinforced his value to the team with a knock…
“Abhi nahin… abhi toh thoda aur batting karna hai…” A strident voice cut through the hush of a fading afternoon at the Beckenham County Ground, where India’s Under-19 team had just endured a long, draining session ahead of its Youth Test against England U-19. One boy, however, wasn’t ready to leave. Not yet. He wanted…
