Rishabh Pant, Sanjiv Goenka Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka said that reaching the playoffs is not enough and that the team must win the title to earn “respect”.Goenka said the franchise is still shaping its identity and that success in the league is measured…
Prithvi Shaw. (File photo) NEW DELHI: “I like to be in the present.” That sums up Prithvi Shaw’s outlook after a turbulent phase that saw him lose his IPL spot and his place in the Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad. Back after a mental reset, the Delhi Capitals batter is choosing clarity over noise.“Last year when…
NEW DELHI: With IPL 2026 just around the corner, former England cricketers have shared their predictions on who might lift the trophy, sparking debate among fans. While teams like Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all in the mix, opinions differ on who has the edge this season.Former…
NZ vs SA, 5th T20I Live Score: New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to field. The five-match T20 series between New Zealand and South Africa is tied at 2-2. Both teams have won two games each, making today’s final match the decider. James Neesham: We will bowl first. Not too concerned. It…
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally clinched their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title. The rise of Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the IPL’s brand valuation charts, as per the 2025 Houlihan Lokey report, is the culmination of sporting success, strategic clarity, and unmatched fan engagement.After years of near-misses, RCB’s maiden IPL title win…
Sourav Ganguly (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) NEW DELHI: Sourav Ganguly has opened up about his future in cricket, saying he remains closely connected to the game and is open to exploring coaching opportunities. Having recently guided Pretoria Capitals to a runners-up finish in the SA20 League, the former India captain said he is keen to stay…
Lalit Modi, former Indian Premier League commissioner (TOI) With the sale of the Rajasthan Royals franchise, there is a growing sense that the long, lingering shadow of Lalit Modi over the team, and to an extent the league, may finally begin to fade. Lalit Modi, former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner, has remained a controversial…
England batter Ben Duckett has pulled out of the Indian Premier League 2026, informing Delhi Capitals of his decision on Tuesday.Duckett, who was bought for Rs 2 crore at the auction, was in contention to open the batting alongside KL Rahul. However, he has decided not to take part in the season.His withdrawal could lead…
NEW DELHI: Three-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday announced Rinku Singh as vice captain of the franchise ahead of IPL 2026.“God’s plan has a new chapter,” KKR posted on X.Ajinkya Rahane will lead the franchise in the upcoming season.Earlier, KKR also roped in left-arm pacer Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for an injured Akash…
Rishabh Pant (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant’s performances and massive IPL price tag have come under scrutiny after a disappointing season last time, where he struggled for consistency as the team missed the playoffs. The wicketkeeper-batter, bought for a record Rs 27.50 crore, is now being urged to…