Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Bhuvneshwar Kumar scripted a major milestone in IPL 2026, becoming only the second Indian bowler to claim 350 or more wickets in T20 cricket during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Thursday.The veteran pacer reached the landmark in style, striking in the third over…
Virat Kohli and Jason Holder (X) A stunning moment in the field from Jason Holder turned into a heated talking point as Royal Challengers Bengaluru questioned the decision following Rajat Patidar’s dismissal.The incident unfolded when Arshad Khan banged in a short ball and Patidar went for the pull, only to get a top edge towards…
RCB captain Rajat Patidar and GT skipper Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl first against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial IPL 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.Gujarat Titans once again left out pacer Prasidh Krishna despite his…
Angkrish Raghuvanshi had few words with the umpires. (AP Photo) MUMBAI: The prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club, which is the custodian of the laws of the game, on Thursday defended the umpires’ controversial decision to give Kolkata Knight Riders’ batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi out obstructing the field during an IPL 2026 match recently. Issuing a ‘Law clarification’…
RCB’s Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli run between the wickets (PTI Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has raised concerns over Jacob Bethell’s form ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against Gujarat Titans on April 30, suggesting the youngster could be feeling the heat after a quiet start to his stint this season.Bethell, who came…
File Pic: Vijay Kumar (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: About the time when Vijay Kumar was becoming a familiar name in the sports newsrooms in the second half of the 1990s, though few knew of him, a colleague, with roots in Lucknow would mention how the golfer’s father, a batman of sorts with the Railways assigned…
NEW DELHI: Riyan Parag, captain of Rajasthan Royals, has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.The sanction relates to a Level 1 offence under Article 2.21, which covers “conduct that brings…
Riyan Parag (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has found himself in big trouble after he was allegedly using a vape-like device in the dressing room during Rajasthan Royals’ match against Punjab Kings at the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium. Parag’s visual of vaping quickly went viral, sparking a buzz on social media,…
In a surprising turn of events, Rajasthan Royals have hit another snag as their captain Riyan Parag was caught on camera indulging in vaping within the confines of the dressing room during a recent IPL fixture. BCCI officials are understood to be examining the footage. Insiders say the matter is likely to be dealt with…
Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Despite posting a massive 243/5, five-time champions Mumbai Indians still ended up on the losing side as Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down the target with eight balls to spare. MI’s bowlers, including ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, endured an off day. Known for turning games with…
Shubham Dubey (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW CHANDIGARH: Shubham Dubey has spent most of his cricketing life waiting. Waiting for recognition, for opportunity, for a moment that would demand everything he has quietly built over the years. On Tuesday night, as Rajasthan Royals were drifting towards defeat against an unbeaten Punjab Kings side here, that moment…
Vinod Kambli (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli, despite struggling to walk and dealing with multiple health issues, was spotted outside the Wankhede Stadium following the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday. Kambli was seen walking with the support of two men and was photographed by…
