RR’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has sounded a note of caution around the rising hype surrounding teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of IPL 2026, while also backing the youngster to deliver in what could be a defining season.Speaking on JioStar, Pathan pointed out that the real test for Vaibhav will … Read more
MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson (Agency Image) Chennai Super Kings recently shared a special video capturing the first interaction between MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson, offering fans a glimpse into a moment that has been years in the making.In the clip, Samson is seen chatting with Dhoni, while his voice plays in the background, reflecting … Read more
CM Yogi Adityanath with cricketer Deepti Sharma (Video grab) Uttar Pradesh has stepped up its efforts to emerge as a major sporting hub, with the government led by Yogi Adityanath rolling out one of the most ambitious incentive structures for athletes in the country. The state’s focus is clear — encouraging youth to pursue sports … Read more
Nathan Ellis (X-Cricbuzz) Chennai Super Kings have suffered a significant setback ahead of IPL 2026, with Australian pacer Nathan Ellis ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury.The 31-year-old fast bowler was last seen in action for Tasmania during the Australian One-Day Cup final in Hobart, where he returned figures of 2/26 from … Read more
Josh Hazelwood, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Harshit Rana (Agency Image) IPL 2026 is set to begin under a cloud of injury concerns, with several key players either ruled out completely or unavailable for a significant part of the tournament. Teams are already being forced to rethink combinations even before the first ball is bowled.Here … Read more
Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi and head coach Mike Hesson (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Pakistan cricket’s recurring pattern of hype followed by disappointment and backlash has resurfaced once again after another underwhelming run. An early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Super Eight stage was … Read more
Sanju Samson (Pic credit: CSK) Just like MS Dhoni did all those years ago, the Kerala cricketer is making a grand entrance to the franchise following his heroics in the T20 World Cup. His first task, however, will be to revive Chennai’s fortunes by being consistent with the bat.It was the game against Zimbabwe in … Read more
Sunrisers Hyderabad (PTI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad will be without Australian all-rounder Jack Edwards for the entire IPL 2026 season. The 25-year-old New South Wales cricketer, who secured his maiden IPL deal worth Rs 3 crore at this year’s auction, has been ruled out due to an injury, Cricbuzz reported on Thursday. The specifics of the … Read more
Lockie Ferguson (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) NEW DELHI: Lockie Ferguson will miss the early part of IPL 2026 as he chooses to spend time with his family after recently becoming a father. The fast bowler, who plays for Punjab Kings, is expected to join the squad later in the tournament after taking a short break from … Read more
India’s D Gukesh (FIDE/Eng Chin An via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s young chess star D Gukesh has come under criticism from former world champion Anatoly Karpov, who claimed his title win was more down to luck than dominance. Gukesh had defeated Ding Liren to become the youngest world champion, but some voices, especially from … Read more