RR’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has spoken about the emotional decision to leave Rajasthan Royals after more than a decade with the franchise, admitting it was among the hardest choices of his career. However, the opportunity to join Chennai Super Kings, where he already shared strong relationships with MS Dhoni and … Read more
Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya, centre, with head coach Mahela Jayawardene, right, and batting coach Kieron Pollard during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. New Delhi: Mumbai Indians’ (MI) top brass will meet in England next … Read more
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by @BCCI on Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel feels young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be ready for more short-pitched bowling as his international career progresses. The teenager, who impressed during IPL 2026, has struggled to make the same impact against England, scoring 14 and 13 in the last two T20Is. England’s bowlers … Read more
England all-rounder Sam Curran has described Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rise to the Indian team as an “incredible story”, saying the 15-year-old has earned the attention coming his way, while hoping England can keep him quiet if he makes his international debut in the ongoing T20I series.The cricket world has been waiting for Sooryavanshi’s India debut ever … Read more
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson Former India cricketer Saba Karim believes it is too early to see 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a replacement for Sanju Samson in India’s T20I team. He backed Samson’s recent performances and said the youngster should be allowed to develop without comparisons.Sooryavanshi has traveled with the Indian squad for the T20I series … Read more
Hardik Pandya is set to leave Mumbai Indians. New Delhi: Hardik Pandya has become one of the most sought-after players since the all-rounder decided to leave Mumbai Indians (MI) after the five-time champions’ disastrous campaign in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).The race to sign the 32-year-old has intensified, and TimesofIndia.com can confirm that seven … Read more
Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Agency Image) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s meteoric rise has made him one of the most exciting young prospects in Indian cricket, with the 15-year-old continuing to attract widespread attention after a sensational run over the past few months. His fearless approach first grabbed headlines during IPL 2026, where he amassed 776 runs … Read more
Rishabh Pant (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant had a simple message for Lucknow Super Giants after his return to Delhi Capitals was confirmed on Tuesday. The wicketkeeper-batter took to Instagram Stories and reshared LSG’s farewell post, writing just three words: “Thank you team.“The message came shortly after Pant’s high-profile trade move back to Delhi … Read more
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly defended teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following the criticism that emerged after the youngster’s altercation with Sri Lankan players during the tri-series final in Dambulla.The incident took place after India’s defeat in the Super Over and quickly became a major talking point among fans and experts. However, Ashwin believes … Read more
File photo of Kuldeep Yadav (L) and Rishabh Pant (R) during IPL 2026. India spinner Kuldeep Yadav is all set to turn out for a new franchise from the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League. Timesofindia.com has learned that the chinaman bowler will play for the Lucknow Supergiants from next season.In another notable development, … Read more