Despite overhauling its squad after a disappointing title defence in 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has retained faith in skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who said on Friday that he is embracing the responsibility with calmness and positivity. Rahane, who topped KKR’s scoring charts last season with 390 runs, could not prevent the team from finishing eighth…
Roberto Martinez has named a 27-man Portugal squad for their March World Cup warm-up friendlies, with the headline news being the absence of captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, 41, sustained a right hamstring problem while playing for Saudi Pro League leaders Al Nassr on February 28 and has been undergoing treatment in Madrid. He will miss…
Chelsea will be desperate to get back to winning ways in a key clash in the race for Europe. Chelsea head to Everton with Liam Rosenior still confident his side can have a positive end to the season following difficult results in Europe and the Premier League. The Blues were eliminated from the Champions League…
Yash Dayal of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have started preparations for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. While some top Indian stars, led by Virat Kohli, have been in attendance, bowler Yash Dayal remains a notable absentee. He wasn’t…
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is to undergo a hernia operation and will be sidelined for up to a month Antonin Kinsky will be thrust into Tottenham’s fight to stay in the Premier League with regular goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario set for a hernia operation that could keep him out for a month. Kinsky has not played…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has stirred debate ahead of IPL 2026 by leaving MS Dhoni out of his preferred Chennai Super Kings (CSK) playing XI. He feels Dhoni’s current role as a lower-order batter, who faces very few balls, doesn’t add enough value to the team unless…
Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Kohli’s transition to playing fewer formats might impact his T20 rhythm, especially after breaks.“This time, things will be a little different for Kohli. For the first time, he will play the IPL having completely retired from Test cricket. He is playing only one…
Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer said that his team will be aiming to clear the final hurdle and claim the franchise’s first title by winning the Indian Premier League 2026. “Expectations are high, which is fun. I love the challenge. But the important thing is that whenever we step in, we have to win….
You need to pick your FPL team carefully in gameweek 31. This quintet should not be part of your thinking… FPL gameweek 31 is unforgiving. Arsenal, Manchester City, Wolves and Crystal Palace all blank, benches are stretched, and injury flags are everywhere. This is not the week to “hope for the best” with doubtful minutes…
Former South Africa superstar AB de Villiers has delivered a brutally honest take on IPL batting comparisons, openly expressing his frustration with how stats are used, especially when comparing middle-order players to openers. “It Irritates the Living Daylights Out of Me” Speaking on Mbangwa Media Youtube channel De Villiers didn’t hold back while addressing comparisons…
