Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer, left, celebrates his fifty (AP Photo) Shreyas Iyer once again proved his worth as a leader and batter, guiding Punjab Kings to a commanding six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match on Saturday. After an astute captaincy display in the field and a clinical finishing knock, Shreyas remained…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: When will MS Dhoni return? When will he play his next game? When will he be back in a Chennai Super Kings jersey? The questions keep mounting every time CSK take the field.Dhoni was ruled out for two weeks just ahead of the team’s opening match of the…
Shivang Kumar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shivang Kumar’s journey to the IPL isn’t the usual story of a smooth rise through the ranks. The 23-year-old spinner from Moradabad made his debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier this season, but what makes his story stand out is a mix of bold decisions, setbacks, and a surprising source…
Babar Azam in PSL (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam had a scary moment during a PSL 2026 match against Lahore Qalandars when a sharp bouncer from Ubaid Shah hit his helmet. The incident happened early in the innings, and although he was checked by the physio and underwent a concussion test, Babar…
Mukul Choudhary (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants’ rising star Mukul Choudhary became an overnight sensation after scripting a stunning last-ball win against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. Chasing 182, LSG were in deep trouble at 128 for seven in the 16th over. With the game slipping away, the…
NEW DELHI: England cricketer Dawid Malan has sparked a fresh debate with a bold suggestion: allow a limited, controlled form of ball tampering in cricket. His idea isn’t about breaking rules completely, but about tweaking them to make the game more balanced between bat and ball—especially in modern formats where batters dominate.Speaking on BBC’s Strategic…
Javokhir Sindarov at Candidates (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: If this piece were written a few days later, the word “likely” in the headline might no longer be necessary. It feels more like a matter of time than anything that Javokhir Sindarov from Uzbekistan will be announced the winner of the ongoing FIDE Candidates…
PSL drama over Usman Tariq pause (Screengrab) Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has come out in support of Daryl Mitchell after the New Zealand batter raised concerns over Usman Tariq’s unusual delivery pause during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 clash in Karachi.The incident occurred during the match between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindi, where Mitchell…
Rajasthan Royals’ Ravindra Jadeja (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Rajasthan Royals’ emphatic win in Guwahati was headlined by explosive batting, but it also quietly marked a significant personal milestone for Ravindra Jadeja. The all-rounder became only the second Indian after Hardik Pandya to complete the double of 4000 runs and 200 wickets in T20 cricket. The landmark…
India’s Ayush Shetty produced a remarkable performance to book his place in the final of the Badminton Asia Championships on Saturday, overcoming top seed and defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a gripping three-game contest. The victory ensures Ayush will return with at least a silver medal. Ranked world No. 25, Ayush relied on a combination…