GT’s Shubman Gill, RCB’s Rajat Patidar and SRH’s Pat Cummins (Image: X and IPL) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have enjoyed a sensational IPL 2026 campaign, finishing at the top of the points table and looking every bit like strong contenders to retain their crown. But history suggests that finishing first may not necessarily guarantee…
Aravindh Chithambaram with his mother Deivanai (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: A saying becomes a proverb because it has stood the test of time. ‘Patience is the key’ is one such saying. In today’s world, where many are busy trying to figure things out without losing hope, not giving up, staying persistent in their pursuit, and…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Akash Singh (Image: X) NEW DELHI: The now-famous ‘chit’ celebration has evolved into one of IPL 2026’s most fascinating off-field talking points, right alongside Punjab Kings’ and some of its players’ social media antics.From Abhishek Sharma’s heartfelt note for the ‘Orange Army’ last season to Deepak Chahar mockingly mimicking the trend with…
Nagpur: India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a shot during the first One Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and England at Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) New Delhi: The last time Yashasvi Jaiswal played an ODI for India, he scored a match-winning 116 not out against South Africa. It…
Shivaji Parashuram being treated after he collapsed at the end of the 10000m race on Friday RANCHI: The men’s 10,000m saw Uttarakhand’s Deepak Bhatt clock 29:42.93 to take the top spot on the opening day of the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition at Birsa Munda Stadium, Morabadi, here on Friday.Bhatt, who not only won his…
Sakib Hussain vs RCB (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Sakib Hussain had a night to remember after dismissing Virat Kohli during SRH’s big IPL 2026 win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Hyderabad. The 21-year-old from Bihar called Kohli’s wicket a dream moment. “Maza toh aya (It was joy for me). Virat Kohli’s…
Chennai Super Kings’ head coach Stephen Fleming, left, with MS Dhoni (PTI Photo) Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has strongly criticised the Chennai Super Kings management over the handling of MS Dhoni’s fitness during IPL 2026, accusing the franchise of misleading supporters throughout the season. Speaking on his YouTube channel after CSK’s crushing 89-run defeat…
Nepal men’s team captain captain Rohit Paudel was involved in a controversial dismissal during Nepal’s ICC Cricket World Cup League Two match against the USA at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on Friday.The Nepal captain was given LBW off Milind Kumar on the final ball of the 38th over, even though replays appeared to…
Ishan Kishan (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI:Ishan Kishan once again proved why he loves batting against Royal Challengers Bengaluru as the explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad left-hander continued his remarkable run against the defending champions during their IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.Kishan smashed a superb 79 off 46 balls and registered…
Animesh Kujur (PTI file photo) Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh broke the men’s 100m national record within minutes of each other on the opening day of the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition on Friday.Representing Reliance, Gurindervir first broke Animesh’s 10-month-old national record of 10.18 seconds by clocking 10.17 seconds in the first semifinal heat.However, the…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 55 runs on Friday but Rajat Patidar’s side secured top of points table en route to IPL playoffs.In a high-scoring contest in which SRH scored 255/4 in the first half, RCB responded with 200 for four in 20 overs. Skipper Rajat Patidar hit 56 off 39 balls…
Rajat Patidar admitted that there were “a lot of runs” on the board after Sunrisers Hyderabad piled up 255/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 league-stage clash on Friday.Powered by half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, SRH posted a huge total at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium after captain Pat…
