Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden (Video grab) NEW CHANDIGARH: There is a particular sound that has come to define the IPL evening these days — not the applause of a boundary, but the thud of a ball disappearing several rows back, followed by a collective murmur that asks: How far did that go?In this version…
Mohsin Naqvi and Naseem Shah (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Naseem Shah was reportedly facing a two-year ban, but a last-minute decision to impose only a fine saved his career, according to former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali. The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday imposed a PKR 20 million (USD 72,000) fine on the 23-year-old for…
Cameron Green (Pic credit: BCCI/KKR) MUMBAI: Australian allrounder Cameron Green, at Rs 25.20 crore, the IPL’s costliest-ever overseas player, is at the centre of a controversy. When the Aussie didn’t bowl a single over in Kolkata Knight Riders’ defeat to Mumbai Indians in Sunday’s high-profile, high-scoring clash at the Wankhede, it raised questions over why…
R Vaishali vs Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: The second round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 began with a touch of royalty on Monday. Five-time world champion and FIDE Deputy President Viswanathan Anand stepped up to the board of Divya Deshmukh and Vaishali Rameshbabu to make the ceremonial first move.It was a…
Mahieka Sharma and Agastya (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya‘s girlfriend Mahieka Sharma almost lost her cool at photographers and bystanders while walking with the cricketer’s son, Agastya Pandya, after watching the Mumbai Indians match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. In a video going viral on social media, Mahieka was seen holding Agastya’s…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: IPL) The third day of the Indian Premier League 2026 witnessed a sensational start for Rajasthan Royals as teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered on his growing reputation with a blistering half-century to script a dominant eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on Monday.All eyes were on the 15-year-old prodigy,…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: IPL/RR) NEW DELHI: It was the first match of IPL 2026 for Rajasthan Royals, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made it special by helping his team register a thumping win over five-time champions Chennai Super Kings on Monday. The 15-year-old batting sensation produced a breathtaking powerplay masterclass, smashing 52 off just 17 balls…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is proving unstoppable. When he is in full flow, no bowling attack can prevent him from going all guns blazing – and that was evident on Monday night. After a power-packed performance by Rajasthan Royals bowlers restricted Chennai Super Kings to a modest…
Shaheen Afridi (Image credit: X) Pakistan’s star pacer Shaheen Afridi has been fined by his franchise Lahore Qalandars for breaching security protocol at the team hotel during the Pakistan Super League. Afridi was handed a fine of PKR 1 million by the Qalandars.“In the interest of maintaining discipline and demonstrating accountability, the franchise has taken…
Shaheen Afridi, Sikandar Raza accused of security breach for “forcefully escorting” 4 visitors into hotel room Fresh controversy hit the Pakistan Super League as Lahore Qalandars all-rounder Sikandar Raza and pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi were accused of breaching hotel security protocols after four “unauthorised” visitors reportedly entered the team’s hotel room. According to a Punjab…