FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday said that Iran will take part in the upcoming World Cup despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.“Iran will be at the World Cup… That’s why we’re here. We’re delighted because they’re a very, very strong team, I’m very happy,” Infantino said at half-time during Iran’s friendly against…
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) remain one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, sharing the record of five titles with Mumbai Indians and boasting 10 final appearances. Their dominance in a fiercely competitive league reflects not just on-field excellence but also a well-structured system built over the years. A major factor behind their sustained…
A 76-year-old British broadcast engineer working with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches was found dead in his hotel room in south Mumbai, police said on Tuesday.As per news agency PTI report, the deceased, identified as Jan William Langford, was discovered unconscious in his room…
Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has found himself at the centre of a fresh ball-tampering controversy in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), with the latest incident reviving questions over a similar episode during the 2024 T20 World Cup.Zaman, along with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sikandar Raza, has denied any wrongdoing following Lahore Qalandars’ four-wicket defeat to…
Ravindra Jadeja (Image credit: RR/IPL) NEW DELHI: The emotions were clearly visible on Ravindra Jadeja‘s face when he took the field for Rajasthan Royals against his former team Chennai Super Kings on Monday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The moment seemed to overwhelm Jadeja, who was seen in tears while fielding near the boundary ropes,…
Shaheen Afridi, Sikandar Raza accused of security breach for “forcefully escorting” 4 visitors into hotel room Fresh controversy hit the Pakistan Super League as Lahore Qalandars all-rounder Sikandar Raza and pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi were accused of breaching hotel security protocols after four “unauthorised” visitors reportedly entered the team’s hotel room. According to a Punjab…
JioStar has ended its broadcast agreement with a local partner in Bangladesh, a move that means the Indian Premier League (IPL) will not be shown in the country this season, according to a Reuters report.The earlier ban in Bangladesh on broadcasting IPL followed tensions between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control…
File photo of AIFF Executive Committee member Valanka Alemao. New Delhi: All India Football Federation (AIFF) Executive Committee member and chairperson of the Women’s Football Committee Valanka Alemao Churchill has alleged that she was ‘targeted’, heckled’ and ‘harassed’ by the governing body’s top brass for raising concerns over procedural irregularities. In a statement, the AIFF…
Brijesh Sharma made his IPL debut on Monday after being named in the playing XI of the Rajasthan Royals for their match against the Chennai Super Kings.Rajasthan Royals had picked the Jammu and Kashmir pacer at his base price of Rs 30 lakh in the IPL 2026 auction. At that time, he had not played…
Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings begin IPL 2026 with revamped squads after finishing at the bottom last season. RR have handed captaincy to Riyan Parag, while CSK are led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, who returns after an injury-hit 2025 campaign. Sanju Samson, now part of CSK, is set to open alongside Gaikwad, with MS Dhoni…
