Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammad Rizwan (Getty Images/AP) NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a stage for reinvention, and Yuzvendra Chahal is embracing that spirit wholeheartedly. As he gears up for the 2025 season with his new franchise, Punjab Kings (PBKS), the star leg-spinner is blending business with pleasure — keeping the…
MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina at Rishabh Pant’s sister’s wedding (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A heartwarming video featuring three of Indian cricket’s most beloved names — MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Rishabh Pant — has taken social media by storm. The clip captures the trio letting loose and dancing joyfully to the timeless sufi classic ‘Dama Dam…
From left, Ben Duckett, Tom Latham and Matt Henry (Agency Photos) As the curtains came down on the ICC Champions Trophy, a stage that witnessed several breathtaking performances over the last three weeks, some players ensured the spotlight shines a little brighter on them. From blistering centuries to match-winning spells, the tournament was a showcase…
India’s captain Rohit Sharma (R) and teammates after receiving the white blazers during the presentation ceremony of the Champions Trophy. (AP) Indian cricket team are slated to depart separately to different cities following their Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai on Sunday. This rules out the possibility of an open-top bus parade, something that had been…
With so much uncertainty around Rohit Sharma continuing as Test captain, Bumrah is seen as the frontrunner to lead the side if the selectors don’t go for a younger captain, given the pacer’s fitness concernsNEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah‘s return to competitive cricket may take a while longer. TOI has learnt that the ace fast bowler…
Sourav Ganguly and Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the third most successful side with three titles, have seen several captains lead the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008. With Ajinkya Rahane appointed as captain for the upcoming season and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain on…
Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah, India’s pace spearhead, has taken a significant step towards his comeback from a lower back injury that sidelined him from the ongoing Champions Trophy. The speedster has started bowling at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, a development that has left fans excited…
MS Dhoni signaled that IPL 2025 might be his final season with a cryptic Morse code message on his T-shirt reading “One last time.” At 43, Dhoni remains deeply passionate about cricket, committing 6-8 months each year to the IPL despite retiring from international cricket. MS Dhoni, one of the most iconic figures in Indian…
MS Dhoni of the Chennai Super Kings (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni, the 43-year-old former Indian captain, has been an integral part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception 17 seasons ago. Despite his age, Dhoni believes he can still put his body through six to eight months of…
Hardik Pandya (Pic courtesy – Mumbai Indians) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians have officially unveiled their IPL 2025 jersey, with captain Hardik Pandya delivering a passionate message to the team’s loyal supporters, the Paltan. Pandya, along with core players Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma vowed to uphold the franchise’s proud legacy. “Dear…
