IPL captains warned for catch rules in captain’s meeting (PTI Photo/ BCCI) IPL team captains have been warned about fielder movement during catches and the officials of BCCI have shared an important update regarding impact player rule ahead of the 2026 season. Teams have been clearly instructed that a catch will only be considered valid … Read more
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag (Getty Images) TOI presents an IPL 2026 pre-season Dream XI to challenge the Suryakumar Yadav-led World Cup-winning squad.With four overseas players and a core of Indian talent, the TOI XI blends explosive Powerplay hitters, a versatile middle order and multi-dimensional bowlers:PHIL SALT (RCB; overseas) Edges out Travis Head. Salt played … Read more
Former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has opened up about a period when he “didn’t want to see himself in the mirror” and felt he “was going to die”, describing a breakdown during his time as a commentator that he links to years of racism and colour-based remarks.Sivaramakrishnan, who played 25 international matches for India in … Read more
Gujarat Titans’ Kulwant Khejroliya (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans have made a key change ahead of IPL 2026, bringing in left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya as a replacement for the injured Prithviraj Yarra. As the new season approaches, the team is focusing on stability and building on its strong past performances.On Tuesday, captain Shubman … Read more
Gurindervir Singh (PTI Photo/Gurinder Osan) NEW DELHI: The final day of the National Indoor Athletics Championships ended with high drama in the men’s 60m race, where Gurindervir Singh won gold and set a new national record. The race took an unexpected turn after favourite Animesh Kujur was disqualified, changing the outcome completely.Gurindervir, running his first … Read more
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic (Photos by AP) Jannik Sinner continued his impressive run at the Miami Open, defeating American Alex Michelsen in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals. The Italian star also created history during the match, extending his streak to 28 consecutive sets won at ATP Masters 1000 events, breaking Novak Djokovic’s 10-year-old … Read more
NEW DELHI: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday named India pacer Navdeep Saini as a replacement for the injured Harshit Rana.Saini has played 2 Tests, 8 ODIs, and 11 T20Is for India.TimeofIndia.com was the first to report that Harshit has been ruled out of the season due to a knee injury that he … Read more
NEW DELHI: Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, bringing an emotional end to a glittering nine-year spell. His departure marks the close of one of the club’s most successful eras, with the Egyptian forward firmly established among Liverpool’s all-time greats.Reflecting on his journey, Salah said, “Liverpool is … Read more
Liam Livingstone of England during a nets session at Edgbaston on May 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo/Getty Images) England Cricket Board’s (ECB) managing director Rob Key has responded to comments made by all-rounder Liam Livingstone, saying the player remains in contention for selection despite his recent criticism of the team management.Livingstone, who has not … Read more
NEW DELHI: With IPL 2026 just around the corner, former England cricketers have shared their predictions on who might lift the trophy, sparking debate among fans. While teams like Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all in the mix, opinions differ on who has the edge this season.Former … Read more