Anukul Roy and Rinku Singh after the match. (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders finally broke their losing streak in IPL 2026 with a tense four-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals, and vice-captain Rinku Singh admitted the turning point came with a slice of luck that changed everything.A dropped catch early in his innings proved … Read more
Rajasthan Royals batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the IPL match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati. (Image: ANI) NEW DELHI: Aditya Thakur, 20, is a budding cricketer. He is currently traveling between cities to improve his batting so he can make it into the Bihar U-23 side for the 2026-27 domestic season. But whenever the Rajasthan … Read more
Team Bangladesh (Photo by Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh cricket is going through a chaotic phase, where off-field drama seems to matter more than the actual game. Former cricketer Aftab Ahmed openly criticized the situation, saying, “Bangladesh’s biggest circus is the cricket board, and the ones around it,” reflecting frustration shared by many fans. Issues … Read more
KKR’s Andre Russell (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) NEW DELHI: In a city that worships its cricket heroes, Tuesday night was all about Andre Russell. During a lively preseason event called Knights Unplugged in Kolkata, Kolkata Knight Riders made a huge announcement: they retired the No. 12 jersey to honor Russell. This means no player will ever … Read more
Kuldeep Yadav and his wife Vanshika (File Photo) LUCKNOW: Team India spinner Kuldeep Yadav added a touch of humor to a celebratory evening at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025, offering a candid glimpse into his newly married life while being honored for his performances.The Uttar Pradesh spinner, who was among several athletes … Read more
Ireland’s captain Paul Stirling (Photo by AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: Ireland’s T20 cricket team is set for a leadership change as experienced batter Paul Stirling has decided to step down as T20I captain. This move is part of a bigger plan to prepare the team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028. While … Read more
MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson has expressed his excitement about finally sharing a dressing room with legendary cricketer MS Dhoni in the upcoming Indian Premier League season. Although Samson has spoken to Dhoni before and met him during national team camps, he says this will be the first time … Read more
India bowling coach Morne Morkel with Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: As defending champions India prepare to face England in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, bowling coach Morne Morkel says dew could play a big role.He explained that conditions at Wankhede can be tricky. “I think dew is always a … Read more
India vs Pakistan (Photo by Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Rain could affect the big India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup this Sunday in Colombo, and weather reports suggest a high chance of showers. The Sri Lanka weather department predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms, which could frustrate millions of fans waiting for this … Read more
Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Italy’s 10-wicket win (Photos by PTI and AP) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised Italy after their historic first-ever T20 World Cup victory, celebrating how the game is spreading to new nations.“Congratulations to Italy on their first-ever T20 World Cup win, and in such commanding fashion! A proud footballing nation making … Read more