KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane and GT skipper Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Winless and under mounting pressure, Kolkata Knight Riders made a bold call at the toss, bringing in Tim Seifert for Finn Allen as they elected to bat first against Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League match at the Narendra Modi … Read more
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Romi Bhinder (X Photo) NEW DELHI: In a firm reminder of its zero-tolerance stance on anti-corruption protocols, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has fined Rajasthan Royals team manager Romi Bhinder Rs 1 lakh for breaching match-day regulations during an Indian Premier League fixture.The incident occurred during Rajasthan Royals’ … Read more
Vaishali Rameshbabu and Dommaraju Gukesh (FIDE Photo) NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the whole nation woke up to a historic realisation. Two of India’s young chess prodigies, 19-year-old Dommaraju Gukesh and 24-year-old Vaishali Rameshbabu, will compete in their respective World Chess Championship matches. This means that for the first time, India has a simultaneous shot at … Read more
Novak Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open due to injury Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Mutua Madrid Open due to injury, tournament organisers confirmed on Friday, dealing a blow to fans hoping to see the three-time champion in action.The Serbian great has not competed since his outing at the BNP Paribas Open in … Read more
Mayank Rawat (IANS Photo) Five-time champions Mumbai Indians slumped to their fourth successive defeat in the ongoing Indian Premier League on Thursday, continuing a worrying slide that has left them languishing at ninth in the 10-team IPL 2026 standings. Despite posting a competitive 195/6, powered by a sensational unbeaten 112 from Quinton de Kock, MI … Read more
Erin Routliffe (L) and Gabriela Dabrowski (R) won two US Open women’s doubles titles and the year-ending WTA Finals in 2024. (AFP) NEW DELHI: Erin Routliffe was born in Auckland while her parents were on an around-the-world sailing adventure, with New Zealand serving as their base at the time. They remained in the country for … Read more
Gujarat Titans appear to be finding their groove just as the tournament begins to take shape. After a slightly inconsistent start, they now look more settled, thanks largely to the resurgence of Jos Buttler at the top. Buttler’s aggressive intent in the powerplay, combined with the calm presence of Shubman Gill, has given GT a … Read more
Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as the “God of Cricket,” heaped praise on Shreyas Iyer after his sensational boundary catch during the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium.Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer produced a breathtaking effort in the field that left fans and even … Read more
5 key battles to watch in GT vs KKR match Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 17, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, in a clash of contrasting fortunes. Led by Shubman Gill, GT have found momentum with back-to-back wins, including an impressive outing against Lucknow Super Giants. … Read more
Punjab Kings Head Coach Ricky Ponting outlined the key elements (Image: IANS) Ricky Ponting, head coach of Punjab Kings, has shed light on the philosophy behind the team’s impressive run in IPL 2026, emphasizing trust, clarity, and a strong team environment as key pillars of success. Punjab Kings continued their dominant start to the season … Read more