Mumbai Indians’ Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Mumbai: Ahead of their first match in IPL-2026 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night, the Mumbai Indians had a huge reason to cheer, but also some cause for slight concern.At the pre-match press conference at Wankhede, MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed that…
RCB player Virat Kohli drops a catch (ANI Photo) Virat Kohli dropped a straightforward catch during the IPL 2026 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, but later made amends by taking the same batter’s catch.The drop came in the 18th over bowled by Bhuvneshwar Kumar when SRH batter Aniket Verma mistimed a shot….
For years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru were defined by near-misses and unfulfilled promise, spending 17 seasons chasing a title that never arrived. That long wait finally ended on June 3, 2025, in Ahmedabad, when a side driven by teamwork rather than individual stardom rewrote its story and secured its first IPL crown. Now, as they return…
Ravichandran Ashwin is poised to make history as the first Indian-capped player to feature in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season.The veteran off-spinner, part of India’s title-winning squads at the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, has enjoyed a remarkable international career, claiming 765 wickets…
Ravichandran Ashwin is poised to make history as the first Indian-capped player to feature in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season. The veteran off-spinner, part of India’s title-winning squads at the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, has enjoyed a remarkable international career, claiming 765…
Delhi Capitals’ Mitchell Starc (PTI Photo) Mitchell Starc has responded strongly to criticism surrounding his absence from the early phase of Indian Premier League 2026, confirming that an elbow injury has delayed his arrival in India.The left-arm quick is set to miss the opening games for Delhi Capitals, triggering debate around the commitment of overseas…
PCB accuses pacer Naseem Shah of “central contract violation” following post aimed at Punjab CM Maryam Naseem Shah has come under the scanner of the Pakistan Cricket Board after a now-deleted social media post from his official X account appeared to take a dig at Punjab (province of Pakistan) Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during the…
The Pakistan Super League 2026 is set to get underway, and the spotlight is firmly on Pakistan star batter Babar Azam, who will lead Peshawar Zalmi this season. Whether it’s practice sessions or nets, Babar remains the centre of attention, with cameras following his every move and fans cheering him on. However, an ad shoot…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made headlines time and again – and for good reason. With his swashbuckling batting style, brute power, effortless six-hitting, and ability to dismantle bowling attacks, he has become a fan favourite in no time.The past year, in particular, has been remarkable for…
Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) BENGALURU: Until June 3, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried the tag of underachievers — a team that spent 17 previous seasons chasing an elusive trophy. On a muggy night in Ahmedabad, that narrative finally shifted. Built less on individual stardom and more on collective performances, RCB shed…
