M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru) The Indian Premier League 2026 matches will go ahead at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru received formal approval from the Karnataka government on Monday.The decision brings an end to months of uncertainty surrounding the venue following the tragic stampede that occurred … Read more
India’s Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, recently honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI’s annual awards function, expressed his gratitude for the recognition and reflected on the opportunities he has had throughout his cricketing journey. Speaking to Star Sports, Dravid said, “I’m very … Read more
Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana (PTI) Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were crowned the Best International Cricketers (Men’s and Women’s) at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 on Sunday, celebrating their exceptional performances during the 2024–2025 season. Gill claimed the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award, marking his second Cricketer of the Year title after first winning in … Read more
Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Agency Image) Virat Kohli has picked his former Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate Chris Gayle ahead of Rohit Sharma while choosing the best opener in T20 cricket during a recent “This or That” challenge.In a video shared by RCB on Sunday, Kohli was asked to select between two players … Read more
Varun Chakravarthy (AFP Photo) CHENNAI: For Varun Chakravarthy, the T20 World Cup triumph must have felt bittersweet. The mystery spinner, tipped to be India’s X-factor bowler, wasn’t quite at his best. Even though he finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 14 scalps, his economy rate of 9.25 was a little high by … Read more
The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held in Lucknow on March 21, 2026, celebrating the achievements and inspiring journeys of India’s finest athletes across multiple disciplines. The ceremony will honour performances delivered between January 1 and December 31, 2025, recognising standout displays at major international tournaments and world … Read more
MUMBAI: Hailing the India men’s team for winning the 2026 T20 World Cup and the Women’s team too for clinching their maiden Women’s ODI World Cup title last year, former India captain Rohit Sharma has expressed hope that “there is looking back from here,” and both the sides “carry this momentum forward.” “I am very … Read more
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Star openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma were at their majestic best in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The duo tore into the New Zealand bowlers in the title clash, putting on a 98-run opening partnership … Read more
Image credit: Bangladesh Cricket Board NEW DELHI: A dramatic moment in the second ODI between Pakistan national cricket team and Bangladesh national cricket team sparked huge debate online after Salman Ali Agha was involved in a controversial run-out. The incident quickly went viral, and even the Rawalpindi Traffic Police joined the conversation with a safety … Read more
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings have begun early preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season, focusing on fitness and helping new players settle into the squad. The early training camp is aimed at building momentum as the team looks to bounce back after missing the playoffs in … Read more