Hardik Pandya (Pic Credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin has come out strongly in support of Hardik Pandya, insisting it is unfair to hold the captain solely responsible for Mumbai Indians’ disappointing IPL 2026 campaign.MI, one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, became only the second side to be knocked out of playoff…
Chennai Super Kings meets Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on May 15 knowing that a victory will be crucial if it is to qualify for the IPL 2026 Playoffs. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s side is currently fifth with 12 points from 11 matches, and a Net-Run-Rate of +0.185. How can CSK qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs?…
Virat Kohli reflected on India’s successful run in Test cricket under his captaincy, saying the team’s rise in the longest format was shaped by a young group of players who shared responsibility and wanted to build something lasting. Kohli, who retired from Test cricket last year, spoke about his time as India captain in the…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: How much has T20 cricket changed over the years? A lot. The old formula of simply seeing the ball and hitting it hard has evolved into a game driven by technique, innovation and adaptability. Bat swings, unorthodox shots, new inventions and bottom-hand power have all become part of…
Michael Carrick will hope his Manchester United side can get back to winning ways in their final home game of the season against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, which comes ahead of formal talks about him staying on as manager beyond the end of this season. Carrick has enjoyed an excellent second interim spell in charge,…
Virat Kohli, regarded as one of the greatest ODI batters of his generation, may have retired from Tests and T20Is, but the 50-over format still remains his strongest domain. With 14,797 runs in 311 ODIs at a staggering average of 58.71 and strike rate of 93.82, including 54 centuries and 77 fifties, Kohli continues to…
Hearts face Celtic tomorrow lunchtime still feeling a sense of grievance following the midweek events that reduced their chances of landing the Scottish Premiership title. The Edinburgh club top the table by a point from Celtic, but it could have been so different had it not been for the dramatic award of a last-gasp penalty…
Virat Kohli and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IPL Photos) For the first time in IPL history, all the 10 teams have at least a player who has scored a century after Virat Kohli completed his 9th IPL century for RCB against KKR in Raipur. IPL 2026 which has been shattering the record books, is the first season…
Catch all of the live updates and highlights from the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings in Lucknow on Friday, May 15. | Photo Credit: AP Catch all of the live updates and highlights from the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings in Lucknow on…
Sanju Samson (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has thrown his weight behind Sanju Samson as a future captain of India’s T20I side, saying the wicketkeeper-batter has emerged as a “clear case” for leadership after his stunning rise over the past year.Samson, who was one of India’s standout performers in their…
