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…
Major update of Ayush Mhatre Injury (Screengrab/X) Chennai Super Kings could deal with a major injury scare after young batter Ayush Mhatre suffered a hamstring injury during their chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The incident occurred in the fourth over of CSK’s pursuit of 195, when Mhatre pulled up midway while attempting a second run. Clearly…
Shivam Dube was disappointed as he walked back after scoring 21 off 16 balls. NEW DELHI: Is there something called black magic? Does black magic work? During the IPL 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, a bizarre moment – described by fans as black magic – was caught on camera. A Sunrisers…
South Africa women’s cricket team beat India women’s cricket team by eight wickets in the second T20I on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.The result was set up by South Africa’s bowlers, who dismissed India for 147. The chase was then completed in 17.1 overs, with the hosts reaching 148 for…
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings are enduring a tough IPL 2026 season. They are currently seventh on the points table with two wins and four defeats from six matches, and one of the key reasons behind their struggles has been skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s poor form with the bat.Gaikwad has managed…
Rinku Singh leads KKR’s run chase against RR at Eden. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their long wait for a victory in IPL 2026, edging past Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in a tense finish at Eden Gardens on Sunday. A composed unbeaten 53 from vice-captain Rinku Singh guided KKR…
NEW DELHI: Former South Africa cricketer Dale Steyn on Sunday said Sunrisers Hyderabad’s win over Chennai Super Kings could prove to be a turning point for the Ishan Kishan-led side in IPL 2026. Sunrisers Hyderabad, who last won the IPL title in 2016, their only triumph, defeated five-time champions CSK by 10 runs in a…
Rishabh Pant made a confident call at the toss, choosing to bowl first as Lucknow Super Giants look to embrace a fearless approach against one of the in-form sides this season. Explaining the decision, Pant admitted that facing a strong opposition brings a different mindset. “Coming here, we want them to set a total for…
Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Riyan Parag’s lean run with the bat in IPL 2026 continued as the Rajasthan Royals captain endured another disappointing outing, scoring just 12 off 14 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. While his leadership has remained calm and measured, his inability to contribute with the bat is starting…
