Mark Wood of England (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England fast bowler Mark Wood has shared a remarkable and humorous story from his time in the Indian Premier League, revealing how a franchise owner once offered to fly him on a private jet just to ensure he played a match — despite being seriously unwell.Speaking…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings have been dealt a significant setback in their IPL 2026 campaign, with talisman MS Dhoni not travelling to New Delhi for their upcoming clash against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday. The veteran has stayed back in Chennai to continue rehabilitation for a calf injury, raising fresh concerns over his availability this…
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss the three-match one-day international series against New Zealand due to a calf injury, sparking concerns for the host barely one month before the start of the Women’s T20 World Cup. Sciver-Brunt, who sustained a left calf tear during a domestic game for the Blaze against Warwickshire, has been advised…
The NBA’s first round concluded over the weekend, with three Game 7s producing two historic comebacks as the Eastern Conference semi-finals take shape. Sixers silence the critics Joel Embiid posted 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists as the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the Boston Celtics 109-100 on Saturday night at TD Garden, completing only the…
NEW DELHI: Babar Azam led Peshawar Zalmi to a Pakistan Super League title, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the final at Gaddafi Stadium. The triumph marked Babar’s maiden T20 trophy as captain, sparking scenes of jubilation, cheers, and high emotion across the venue before a light-hearted moment stole the spotlight.During the post-match celebrations,…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (R) and Jacob Bethell (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young England batter Jacob Bethell is making the most of his time at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, drawing inspiration from one of the game’s modern greats, Virat Kohli, as he continues to grow in stature during IPL 2026.Bethell, who has stepped up in…
Spending time in the middle was the mantra for Suryansh Shedge, whose 57 off 29 balls had temporarily seemed to have dragged Punjab Kings out of the woods on Sunday. The visitor eventually lost by four wickets against the Gujarat Titans, but Shedge, having waited for long to pounce on an opportunity, got much-needed gametime….
Mumbai Indians will host Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Mumbai has struggled this season winning only two out of the nine games it has played whereas Lucknow has faced similar fate, winning only two out of the eight games it has played. LSG holds a healthy edge in the…
For a second game on the bounce, Gujarat Titans kept a leash on a swashbuckling batting order and overhauled the target, even though there were a few hiccups along the way. At a time when batters are shattering records in the Indian Premier League, GT is content in churning out results in an orthodox fashion….
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Phil Salt (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been dealt a mid-season concern after England opener Phil Salt returned home for scans on a finger injury, casting doubt over his immediate availability in the IPL 2026 campaign.Salt, who had been in impressive form at the top of the order, has…
