Babar Azam and Virat Kohli (Image credit: Agencies) The leap, the roar, the punches in the air – it said everything about Babar Azam’s emotions on Sunday. The Pakistan star finally ended his long wait for a century, and his celebration told the full story. Representing Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League 2026, Babar…
Lalit Modi (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: A ‘black magic’ row has taken social media by storm, coming into the spotlight during the IPL 2026 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings. A viral video showing a Sunrisers Hyderabad fan performing a lemon ritual – often labelled as black magic – coincided with the…
Punjab Kings players (ANI Photo) IPL 2026 schedule this week (April 20–26): The fight for playoff spots is intensifying in the ongoing IPL 2026, with 29 matches already done in the season. Punjab Kings are leading the standings as the only team without a defeat at this stage — five wins and a no result…
KOLKATA: The pressure was building up for Kolkata Knight Riders after six winless matches and the significance of Sunday’s victory wasn’t lost on Varun Chakravarthy.“I saw more tears in the dressing room today than after we had won the tournament (in 2024),” the spinner said. “This win has a huge significance for us.”It kept them…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Blessing Muzarabani during a practice session. (PTI Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board has acknowledged that no formal contract was ever sent to Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani for the Pakistan Super League, but has defended its decision to impose a two-year ban, insisting that a “clear verbal agreement” had been reached — a…
Ashok Sharma of Gujarat Titans celebrates after taking a wicket (AP) Rampura (Jaipur): “Unki Thar nikal jaati hai, aapki bhi nikal jayegi (His car gets through, yours will too),” a young boy quips when asked about the location of India’s new pace sensation Ashok Sharma’s house.Ashok Sharma may be making a lot of noise with…
Priyansh Arya and KL Rahul (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Star young batter Priyansh Arya seems to love clearing the ropes – and he does it against any bowling attack. During the IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants, Arya unleashed brutal hitting, smashing 93 off just 37 balls to power Punjab Kings to a…
Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly, right, and his batting partner Priyansh Arya (AP Photo) Punjab Kings’ explosive new batting pairing of Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly has already forced its way into rare statistical company, producing a partnership that now stands second only to the legendary Virat Kohli–AB de Villiers stand in IPL history for both…
Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: AFP Photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: Shreyas Iyer first tasted IPL captaincy in turbulent circumstances. In an awkward press conference midway through the 2018 season, flanked by head coach Ricky Ponting, Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) stalwart Gautam Gambhir stood down owing to woeful form and the team’s embarrassing run. Gambhir announced Iyer…
CSK climbs to 7th despite loss (Pic credit: IPL) Chennai Super Kings may have suffered a narrow 10-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, but the loss still worked in their favour as they moved up one spot in the IPL points table.SRH successfully defended 194, with Eshan Malinga (3/29) leading a disciplined bowling effort and Shivang…
