NEW DELHI: After losing their opening game to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the defending champions finally gained momentum in their Indian Premier League title defense by defeating Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets at Guwahati’s ACA Stadium. While Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane was denied favourable conditions at their home ground – Eden Gardens – in…
File photo of former India spinner Harbhajan Singh. Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh addressed a fan’s concerns about Hindi cricket commentary quality on Tuesday. The fan had posted a detailed video criticising the current state of commentary panels across tournaments.Harbhajan, who serves as a commentator alongside Virender Sehwag, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina,…
Vyshak Vijaykumar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: It was the 13th over of the game, and Punjab Kings’ pacer Arshdeep Singh was back into the attack. Having conceded just seven runs in his previous two overs, he started his third over on a high, dismissing Gujarat Titans’ Sai Sudharsan. However, the over eventually went for…
NEW DELHI: Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh Dommaraju has named legendary cricketer MS Dhoni as his idol, drawing inspiration from Dhoni’s unshakable composure under pressure. Gukesh admires the former Indian captain’s ability to stay calm in high-stakes situations and follows his mantra for handling pressure, especially in crucial moments.Recently, Gukesh spoke about his deep…
Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma bowls a delivery during a practice session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants, at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, in Hyderabad. (PTI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad certainly have a reason to celebrate their beginning to the IPL season…
Quinton de Kock (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders had a disappointing start to their IPL 2025 campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22 at Eden Gardens, but they bounced back in style on Wednesday. The defending champions put up a commanding performance to register their first win of the season, securing…
Ashutosh Sharma (AFP Photo) Ashutosh Sharma, despite playing with a cut on his finger, delivered a match-winning performance for Delhi Capitals in their fourth IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants, scoring a crucial 66*. His grit and determination earned praise from the team coach, who highlighted his “desire to play” and his impactful knock.“I…
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer may have missed out on his maiden IPL century, but his selfless approach in the season opener against Gujarat Titans has won hearts. While Iyer’s unbeaten 97 off just 42 balls powered PBKS to a commanding 243/5, it was his decision to prioritise the team’s success over personal…
MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin described the electrifying atmosphere when MS Dhoni walked out to bat in the 19th over, following Ravindra Jadeja‘s dismissal during Chennai Super Kings‘ match against Mumbai Indians on Sunday.Returning to CSK after a decade, Ashwin witnessed firsthand the incredible reception Dhoni received from the…
Rohit Sharma (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians‘ star batter Rohit Sharma was spotted swapping his cricket bat for the steering wheel of a boat during a team bonding session in Jamnagar. In a viral video circulating on social media, the former MI skipper was seen confidently navigating the waters, accompanied by young batter Tilak Varma…
