MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has warned IPL franchises about the dangers of ‘targeted compromise and honey-trapping’ during the league, while simultaneously tightening security, access and behavioural protocols around players, support staff and franchise owners. In a detailed seven-page advisory sent to franchises on Thursday night, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia…
After Pant’s instructions, Shahbaz bowled outside off stump and David failed to get enough elevation. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant’s tactical brilliance became one of the defining moments of Lucknow Super Giants’ thrilling nine-run win (DLS) over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 on Thursday night.With Tim David threatening to take the game away…
Delhi Capitals’ Kuldeep Yadav, left, with captain Axar Patel. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The contest between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday night offers an interesting subplot. On view will be three of India’s frontline spin options in the T20 setup — Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and…
Pakistan Squad: Imam-ul-Haq, Azan Awais, Shan Masood(c), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Khurram Shahzad, Hasan Ali, Amad Butt, Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad, Ghazi Ghori, Abdullah Fazal Bangladesh Squad: Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem…
Prince Yadav celebrates with teammate after taking the wicket of Virat Kohli. (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli stood frozen in disbelief. So did the packed Ekana Cricket Stadium.Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav produced one of the deliveries of IPL 2026 on Thursday night, knocking over the RCB superstar with a vicious 140.4 kph…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s playoff hopes remain strong despite a recent loss, holding a solid third place with 12 points. While their Net Run Rate offers a crucial advantage, top-order batting instability is a growing concern. One more win could secure their spot, but avoiding a late collapse against tough upcoming opponents is vital for a…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Prince Yadav, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) The IPL 2026 points table after Match 50 may not have brought dramatic changes in the standings, but it turned out to be a hugely significant result in the playoff race. Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost the extra-game advantage they previously held over several rivals after…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Virat Kohli suffered a rare failure in Indian Premier League 2026 as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star was cleaned up for a two-ball duck by young pacer Prince Yadav during the high-pressure clash against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Thursday. Chasing a daunting 210 in a rain-curtailed…
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant admitted that a lack of clarity around roles and constant chopping and changing within the batting order has hurt the team badly during their disappointing IPL 2026 campaign. Speaking at the toss before LSG’s crucial clash against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Lucknow on Thursday, Pant said the…
Ishan Kishan (Image: IPL/BCCI) Ishan Kishan appeared to take a cheeky dig at Punjab Kings after Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a commanding 33-run victory in IPL 2026. Kishan played a crucial knock of 55 off 32 balls, but the innings could have ended much earlier as Punjab Kings handed him three lifelines during the match.Over 7.1:…
