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…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI) Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan believes the reduced frequency of ODI cricket will not trouble Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as they prepare for the 2027 World Cup, pointing to their experience and professionalism as key factors.Having himself spent the latter part of his career as a one-format…
Rohit Sharma with wife Ritika Sajdeh. (Pic credit: Ritika’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: As Rohit Sharma turned 39 on Thursday, it was an emotional note from wife Ritika Sajdeh that stood out amid a flood of wishes from across the cricketing world.Taking to Instagram, Ritika penned a heartfelt message that quickly resonated with fans. “Happy…
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…
MUMBAI: Former India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan is delighted that bowlers have begun to claw their way back in IPL-2026. “I’m very happy to see bowlers coming back in the IPL,” Zaheer said on the sidelines of a promotional event on Wednesday. “You’ve seen low scores, 155 being defended, teams bowled out for 70-odd. It…
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,…
Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 playoff hopes are in dire straits after a six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite a stellar 123* from Ryan Rickelton, MI’s bowling woes persist, leaving them with a daunting task of winning nearly all remaining matches. Their poor net run rate further complicates qualification, demanding dominant victories. With 2 wins in…
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…
Salil Arora hit a 10-ball 30* to help SRH overhaul MI’s record total (Screengrab/IPL) When over 500 runs are scored in a game with one century, three fifties and as many as 32 sixes, it is difficult for a 10-ball 30 to stand out. But that is exactly what the young Salil Arora managed to…