Heinrich Klaasen (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Having stepped away from a thriving international career to focus on the franchise circuit, former South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen believes it is time T20 cricket is viewed almost as a separate sport — one in which professional leagues can flourish and help globalise cricket.The hard-hitting batter said cricketers … Read more
Gianni Infantino. (AFP Photo) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite recent geopolitical tensions involving Israel and the United States.The announcement came during Infantino’s address at the 76th FIFA Congress held in Vancouver, where he emphasized football’s role in promoting unity across a divided world. … Read more
Rajat Patidar and Jason Holder (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium delivered plenty of excitement, but also controversy, as Gujarat Titans edged out a four-wicket win. The biggest talking point of the night was Rajat Patidar’s dismissal, caught by Jason … Read more
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Thursday reclaimed the top spot in the IPL 2026 Purple Cap race for the highest wicket-taker this season. Bhuvneshwar returned impressive figures of 3 for 28 in four overs against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as he (352) became … Read more
Mitchell Starc (Video grab) NEW DELHI: There is finally some good news for Delhi Capitals ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals — and it revolves around the much-anticipated return of Mitchell Starc.Delhi’s bowling coach Munaf Patel confirmed that the left-arm quick is available for selection after recovering from injury, though stopped … Read more
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has thrown his weight behind teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting that performances at the highest level should matter more than age.Dhawan was full of praise for the youngster’s fearless approach, especially against top-quality bowlers, highlighting how rare such confidence is at such an early … Read more
Gujarat Titans’ Shubman Gill (PTI photo) Gujarat Titans produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 42 of IPL 2026 at Ahmedabad, chasing down 156 in 15.5 overs with six wickets in hand, led by skipper Shubman Gill’s explosive start.Gill set the tone immediately in the chase, taking on Bhuvneshwar Kumar … Read more
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (X) Virat Kohli brought intensity and theatre to the field as his animated reaction to Shubman Gill’s dismissal became one of the standout moments of the clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.Gill, who had earlier lit up the chase with a blistering knock, looked in complete control after … Read more
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Bhuvneshwar Kumar scripted a major milestone in IPL 2026, becoming only the second Indian bowler to claim 350 or more wickets in T20 cricket during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Thursday.The veteran pacer reached the landmark in style, striking in the third over … Read more
Virat Kohli and Jason Holder (X) A stunning moment in the field from Jason Holder turned into a heated talking point as Royal Challengers Bengaluru questioned the decision following Rajat Patidar’s dismissal. The incident unfolded when Arshad Khan banged in a short ball and Patidar went for the pull, only to get a top edge … Read more