‘Josh Hazlewood returns but…’: RCB coach gives key fitness update before SRH clash | Cricket News
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Josh Hazlewood (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Andy Flower has offered a balanced view on the much-debated Impact Player rule, calling it a positive addition to the Indian Premier League even as opinions remain divided within the cricketing fraternity. Ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Flower described the rule…
Why hasn’t Mitchell Starc joined Delhi Capitals yet? Alyssa Healy gives blunt reply | Cricket News
Delhi Capitals Mitchell Starc, with captain Axar Patel, left, and Mohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Injuries have already begun to reshape plans for several teams ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with a number of key players unavailable at the start. Among the biggest concerns are the absences of Australian fast bowlers Mitchell Starc,…
For now, I want to play till the Asian Games: Manpreet says during Hockey India awards
At the eighth annual Hockey India awards here on Friday, Manpreet Singh was feted for reaching 400 international caps. The recognition comes at a time when an impending milestone has appeared to be a heavy millstone around his neck. The midfielder is currently on 411 caps, one shy of equalling Hockey India (HI) president Dilip…
IPL 2026 | ‘Ishan Kishan brings energy’: Vettori backs stand-in skipper amid Pat Cummins absence | Cricket News
Ishan Kishan and Daniel Vettori (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Sunrisers Hyderabad will be without their regular skipper and lead pacer Pat Cummins for at least the first two weeks of the IPL, with the Australian currently working his way back to full bowling fitness.Head coach Daniel Vettori moved to allay concerns around Cummins’ condition, stressing that…
Two-time Olympic medallist Gurjant retires from international hockey
India’s two-time Olympic medallist Gurjant Singh on Friday retired from international hockey, saying it was the right time to step away after losing his place in the national team due to a back injury last year. Gurjant represented India in 130 senior-level matches and was part of the side that won gold at the 2023…
IPL 2026: Defending champions RCB begin title defence against SRH at Chinnaswamy | Cricket News
Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) BENGALURU: Until June 3, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried the tag of underachievers — a team that spent 17 previous seasons chasing an elusive trophy. On a muggy night in Ahmedabad, that narrative finally shifted. Built less on individual stardom and more on collective performances, RCB shed…
IPL 2026 | Abhishek, Sooryavanshi changing T20 game; GT batter has a different plan | Cricket News
Sai Sudharsan (Image credit: GT/IPL) The T20 game has evolved rapidly. With swashbuckling openers like Abhishek Sharma, young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya and others making an impact, the format has taken a more aggressive turn. Batters now often walk in with one clear intent — to hit the ball out of the park. However,…
Hockey India Awards 2025: Hardik Singh, Navneet Kaur named Player of the Year; Zafar Iqbal receives lifetime achievement award
The 8th Hockey India Annual Awards on Friday, celebrated the finest performers and contributors to Indian hockey over the past year. The ceremony was graced by Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Labour and Employment, Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and Raksha Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India….
‘Virat Kohli has it easier than Rohit Sharma’: Ex-India batter’s explosive take | Cricket News
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Agency Image) As the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League kicks off with Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru, the spotlight is firmly on three modern greats — MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — all looking to make another strong statement this season.Former India…
‘Punjab Kings will lift the cup’: PBKS batter’s bold IPL 2026 prediction | Cricket News
After falling just short in the 2025 final, Shashank Singh is convinced that Punjab Kings will go one step further this season and lift the Indian Premier League trophy. Punjab Kings had ended a decade-long wait to reach the final last year, only to lose by six runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a closely…
