NEW DELHI: The big question ahead of the high-stakes IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings in New Delhi on Tuesday is — will Lungi Ngidi feature in the DC playing XI?Delhi Capitals’ bowling coach Munaf Patel has provided a major update, confirming that the South African pacer is fully fit and…
The Purple Cap is awarded to the players with the most runs in a particular IPL season and carries a cash reward of INR 10 Lakh for the winner, given at the conclusion of the IPL final alongside other awards. Alongside the Orange Cap, awarded for the highest run-getter of the tournament, Purple Cap is…
File photo of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. The majority stake in Rajasthan Royals was acquired by industrialist Lakshmi N. Mittal, his son Aditya Mittal and Adar Poonawalla in a deal valued at USD 1.65 billion. The transaction represents the enterprise value of the Royals’ men’s franchise as well as the associated teams Paarl Royals and…
Despite a blistering 63 off 21 balls from Nicholas Pooran and a strong partnership, Lucknow Super Giants suffered their sixth consecutive defeat. Their inability to close out games, even after posting a massive 228, has left them virtually out of the IPL 2026 playoff race. With five must-win games remaining, a miraculous recovery is needed….
Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The last time Sanju Samson was here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, his international career was almost on the brink. Pencilled into the Indian XI only because Abhishek Sharma fell ill before the T20 World Cup match against Namibia in Feb, a deflated Samson walked off after scoring…
Mumbai Indians kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a thrilling six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, powered by Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton’s explosive opening stand. Despite the win, MI remains in ninth place, needing a perfect four wins from their remaining matches to have any chance of qualifying. Every match from here is…
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians may have found their most destructive opening combination since the glory days of the franchise. On a run-fest at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton scripted yet another record partnership to put Mumbai in complete control against Lucknow Super Giants…
Jemimah Rodrigues (AP Photo) MUMBAI: Fame changes many people, but some never forget the contribution of those who helped them succeed in their journey. India middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues, one of the heroes of the Women in Blue’s 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup triumph, on Sunday gifted her childhood coach Prashant Shetty a brand-new SUV.There…
Ayush Mhatre (BCCI Photo) MUMBAI: Mumbai and Chennai Super Kings batter Ayush Mhatre is likely to be out of action for the next couple of months due to a hamstring injury as well as a wrist injury, TOI has learnt.“Ayush not only has a left hamstring injury, but has also been diagnosed with a wrist…
RCB and MI players (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League 2026 season is entering a defining phase, with the much-anticipated ‘Revenge Week’ promising high-intensity rematches, shifting momentum, and a potential shake-up in the playoff race.With 46 league games already completed, the standings remain tightly packed. Punjab Kings continue to lead the table,…