Punjab pacer Gurnoor Brar has received maiden India call-up. (PTI Photo) New Delhi: Growing up, Gurnoor Brar was one of the many Indian kids who used to mimic the bowling actions of Dale Steyn, Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar, even while crossing the road.Although Brar picked up the red cherry at the age of 16, … Read more
File photo of FC Goa player Sandesh Jhingan. (ISL) New Delhi: According to the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) Centralised Registration System, at least 148 players in India’s top-tier will be without a contract at the end of the month. The clubs are wary of offering an extension due to the uncertainty of the future. … Read more
Five teams are in the fray to grab the final IPL 2026 playoff spot (AI generated image) With three playoff spots already locked in by RCB, GT and SRH, the battle for the last remaining berth has narrowed to five teams. Rajasthan Royals are best placed, Punjab Kings still control much of their own destiny, … Read more
Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (AP Photo) Ravichandran Ashwin believes the pressure of leading Chennai Super Kings during the difficult post-MS Dhoni transition has started affecting Ruturaj Gaikwad’s batting, following another disappointing outing for the CSK skipper in IPL 2026. Speaking on JioHotstar after Chennai’s five-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk, Ashwin said … Read more
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Score: Pakistan will need something extraordinary to avoid losing the two-Test series after Bangladesh set them a formidable 437-run target in the second Test, powered by a landmark century from Mushfiqur Rahim. Resuming day three at 110 for 3 with a lead already established, Bangladesh extended their … Read more
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Ishan Kishan plays a shot during IPL match against Chennai Super Kings. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan spoke about an emotional family tragedy that was driving him during his match-winning knock as Sunrisers Hyderabad sealed their IPL 2026 playoff berth with a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium … Read more
Brazil’s Neymar (AP /PTI) Brazil have brought Neymar back into their World Cup plans, with the veteran forward earning a dramatic recall to the national squad nearly three years after his last appearance for the Seleção. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the 34-year-old’s inclusion while announcing Brazil’s 26-man squad at a gala event in Rio de … Read more
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings’ MS Dhoni and teammates walk on the field (PTI Photo) The cricket itself had already slipped away from Chennai Super Kings. Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 181 at Chepauk, sealed a five-wicket win, booked their place in the IPL 2026 playoffs and pushed CSK to the edge of elimination. But long after … Read more
The ODI squad could also see a fresh pace option in Prince Yadav, who has impressed in the IPL with his pace and accuracy. If Bumrah is rested, Mohammed Siraj is likely to lead the attack, with Prasidh Krishna also expected to be part of the squad. Another fitness call will revolve around Hardik Pandya, … Read more
File photo of India’s Ravindra Jadeja with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. (PTI Photo) New Delhi: The Indian men’s senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, will meet on May 19 to pick squads for the one-off Test and ODIs against Afghanistan, with the blueprint for the 2027 ODI World Cup also set to be … Read more