NEW DELHI: The build-up to Mumbai Indians’ clash against Punjab Kings was dominated by one question: would Rohit Sharma play?A day before the match, uncertainty hung thick. MI’s team management stayed tight-lipped, with their media manager confirming that the decision rested with the medical staff. Rohit, who had suffered a hamstring injury against Royal Challengers…
Vaishali and coach RB Ramesh carrying Pranesh M (Photo by Michal Walusza and Chennai Grand Masters) NEW DELHI: Chennai Grand Masters is an elite-level annual closed tournament held every year in what is widely considered the chess capital of India. Divided into two sections, Masters and Challengers, players from different countries are invited to compete…
Michael Vaughan with Lalit Modi (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan was left visibly stunned during a candid interaction with former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi, as a conversation about Ferraris turned into the highlight of their interview on The Overlap Cricket.The exchange unfolded during a tour of Modi’s England residence, where the…
Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Danish Malewar, Robin Minz (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Atharva Ankolekar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Ashwani Kumar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Mayank Markande, Mohd Izhar,…
Khaleel Ahmed (ANI Image) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been dealt a significant setback with left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a quadriceps injury. The seamer, who featured in all five matches this season, experienced discomfort during CSK’s clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 14, cutting short what had…
5 key battles to watch in today’s IPL 2026 match between MI and PBKS Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 24 of IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on April 16, with the two teams entering the contest on contrasting trajectories.Punjab Kings have been one of the standout sides this…
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have complained to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the DJ’s song choice and comments during their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 5, according to a report by The Indian Express. In the complaint,…
Injury blow for CSK (ANI Image) Chennai Super Kings pacer Khaleel Ahmed has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a quadriceps injury, dealing a blow to the franchise’s bowling attack. The left-arm seamer, who featured in all five matches for CSK this season, reported discomfort in his right hip during their clash against…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Sakib Hussain and teammates celebrate (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sakib Hussain had to wait a long time for his IPL moment. And when it arrived, he grabbed it with both hands. After being part of Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024 without getting a game and going unsold in the 2025 auction, the 21-year-old…
Iran national football team (Reuters Photo) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, stressing that football must remain separate from politics. Speaking at a CNBC-hosted economic conference on Wednesday, Infantino said, “Iran is coming for sure. We hope…