Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The absence of Rohit Sharma once again grabbed the spotlight as Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya provided a crucial update on the veteran’s return ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.Winning the toss, Hardik opted to bat first but…

File Pic: Shakib Al Hasan (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan did not hold back as he labelled his country’s absence from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup a “blunder”, calling it a massive setback for a cricket-loving nation.Speaking on the sidelines of the EU T20 Belgium 2026 jersey launch…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has finally broken his silence on the bizarre “AI chip in bat” allegation — and did so in style, with a cheeky response that has now taken the internet by storm.After yet another record-shattering outing in IPL 2026, the 15-year-old prodigy was…

Defending champions New Zealand announce squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 New Zealand women’s national cricket team have unveiled a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, striking a balance between seasoned campaigners and emerging talent as they gear up to defend their crown. The squad carries added…

Rajasthan Royals’ Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Yashasvi Jaiswal played a crucial role at the top as Rajasthan Royals pulled off a stunning chase against Punjab Kings, and the young opener was full of praise for his opening partner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the game.Chasing a daunting 223, Rajasthan were powered early by a…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken down the who’s who of top bowling talent in IPL 2026 with ease Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, all of 15, is fast sort of becoming an enigma – right now in IPL 2026, but also in the world of cricket. The insane level of hitting from the teenager at this age defies belief,…

Sri Lanka cricket (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket president Shammi Silva has resigned from his position with immediate effect, triggering a major shake-up in Sri Lankan cricket administration.In an official statement released on Wednesday, SLC confirmed that not only Silva but also all office bearers and members of the Executive Committee had stepped…

Rajasthan Royals’ Yashasvi Jaiswal (AP Photo) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised serious questions over the national selectors’ treatment of Yashasvi Jaiswal following Rajasthan Royals’ impressive win over Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. Chasing a daunting 223 in New Chandigarh on April 28, Rajasthan Royals got off to a strong start, with Jaiswal playing…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, MS Dhoni, and Sachin Tendulkar (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already attracting the kind of attention usually reserved for cricket’s biggest superstars.The teenage batter has become one of the standout names of the IPL thanks to his fearless batting, clean six-hitting and confidence against top-level bowlers.Former India pacer…

Delhi Capitals’ Kyle Jamieson and Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Suyash Sharma and skipper Rajat Patidar during a duststorm (ANI Photo/Rahul Singh) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 cricketing prowess is now the envy of the world, especially with the IPL dictating the changing landscape of the format.India’s back-to-back T20 World Cup triumphs, however, were built on an IPL-generated…