Riyan Parag (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has found himself in big trouble after he was allegedly using a vape-like device in the dressing room during Rajasthan Royals’ match against Punjab Kings at the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium. Parag’s visual of vaping quickly went viral, sparking a buzz on social media,…
Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 playoff hopes are in dire straits after a six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite a stellar 123* from Ryan Rickelton, MI’s bowling woes persist, leaving them with a daunting task of winning nearly all remaining matches. Their poor net run rate further complicates qualification, demanding dominant victories. With 2 wins in…
File Pic: Vijay Kumar (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: About the time when Vijay Kumar was becoming a familiar name in the sports newsrooms in the second half of the 1990s, though few knew of him, a colleague, with roots in Lucknow would mention how the golfer’s father, a batman of sorts with the Railways assigned…
Salil Arora hit a 10-ball 30* to help SRH overhaul MI’s record total (Screengrab/IPL) When over 500 runs are scored in a game with one century, three fifties and as many as 32 sixes, it is difficult for a 10-ball 30 to stand out. But that is exactly what the young Salil Arora managed to…
Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Despite posting a massive 243/5, five-time champions Mumbai Indians still ended up on the losing side as Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down the target with eight balls to spare. MI’s bowlers, including ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, endured an off day. Known for turning games with…
MUMBAI: Former India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan is delighted that bowlers have begun to claw their way back in IPL-2026. “I’m very happy to see bowlers coming back in the IPL,” Zaheer said on the sidelines of a promotional event on Wednesday. “You’ve seen low scores, 155 being defended, teams bowled out for 70-odd. It…
Vinod Kambli (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli, despite struggling to walk and dealing with multiple health issues, was spotted outside the Wankhede Stadium following the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday. Kambli was seen walking with the support of two men and was photographed by…
Eshan Malinga (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Eshan Malinga continued his impressive run in IPL 2026, rising to the top of the Purple Cap standings after a disciplined outing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.The young pacer returned figures of 1 for 29 in his four overs, maintaining an…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) The former England fast bowler heaped praise on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his explosive performances in IPL 2026, while also reflecting on Rajasthan Royals’ bold decision to sign him. He added that if Sooryavanshi enters the auction, he could command a significantly higher price. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been in sensational form since…
Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen goes past Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image Credit: IPL) Abhishek Sharma produced a blistering knock to reclaim the Orange Cap, just a day after losing it to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had earlier become the first player to reach 400 runs this season, scoring a brilliant 43 off 16 balls to help Rajasthan Royals…