From 0-2 down to the last eight: Balaji and Demoliner stun 6th seeds Krawietz/Puetz at Roland-Garros

From 0-2 down to the last eight: Balaji and Demoliner stun 6th seeds Krawietz/Puetz at Roland-Garros

Sriram Balaji and Marcelo Demoliner are into the Roland-Garros Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals after outplaying sixth seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 7-5 6-4, a result that announces this pair as a genuine threat to whoever comes next The pair had to dig themselves out early. Down 0-2 in the first set, they fought back in…

ICC Board strengthens women’s calendar: New tournament for emerging teams, T20 World Cup 2028 qualification format finalised

ICC Board strengthens women’s calendar: New tournament for emerging teams, T20 World Cup 2028 qualification format finalised

Women’s cricket received a significant boost at the ICC Board meeting, with the governing body unveiling a series of measures aimed at strengthening the international calendar and creating more opportunities for emerging teams. Among the key decisions was a change to the scheduling of the Women’s Champions Trophy 2027. Originally slated for June and July,…

From forgotten trials to IPL glory: The long road taken by Rasikh Salam Dar

From forgotten trials to IPL glory: The long road taken by Rasikh Salam Dar

A few years before Royal Challengers Bengaluru trusted him with pressure overs in an IPL final, Rasikh Salam Dar was walking away from a cricket trial in Srinagar convinced nothing would come of it. He had been there before. Every year, he travelled from Kulgam for trials. Every year, he returned home disappointed. Even making…

RCB IPL 2026 title defence: With Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar at heart, Rajat Patidar delivers second straight crown | Cricket News

RCB IPL 2026 title defence: With Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar at heart, Rajat Patidar delivers second straight crown | Cricket News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru players (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) NEW DELHI: Just two years back, it felt as if the dream would never come true when Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) crashed out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eliminator against Rajasthan Royals (RR). Their fans left the stadium in tears. Many left the stadium in…

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi, Bhuvneshwar lead Sportstar’s Team of the Tournament

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi, Bhuvneshwar lead Sportstar’s Team of the Tournament

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured its second IPL title with victory over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday night. The Bengaluru-based franchise was led by a Player of the Match performance from Virat Kohli, who scored an unbeaten 75, while Rasikh Salam, Krunal Pandya, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar impressed with the ball,…

‘I’m not a guy who will hit 40-50 sixes in season’: Virat Kohli makes honest T20 admission after RCB’s IPL win | Cricket News

‘I’m not a guy who will hit 40-50 sixes in season’: Virat Kohli makes honest T20 admission after RCB’s IPL win | Cricket News

After helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru retain the IPL title, Virat Kohli spoke about the changes in his batting, the demands of modern T20 cricket and the lessons he hopes young Indian cricketers can learn from his journey. He urged upcoming players to understand match situations and adapt their game accordingly.Kohli, who played an important role…

ICC suspends Cricket Canada after corruption allegations: What it means for players and the board | Cricket News

ICC suspends Cricket Canada after corruption allegations: What it means for players and the board | Cricket News

Canada’s Yuvraj Samra plays a shot during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between New Zealand and Canada at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday suspended Cricket Canada from ICC membership with immediate effect after its Board meetings in Ahmedabad, citing…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rues error after RR’s IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 exit: ‘Maine ek mistake kari’ | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rues error after RR’s IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 exit: ‘Maine ek mistake kari’ | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Despite playing one of the standout innings of the IPL 2026 playoffs, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi believes he made a key mistake that contributed to Rajasthan Royals‘ exit from the tournament. The Royals were knocked out in Qualifier 2 after Gujarat Titans successfully chased down their 214-run target with eight balls…