Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly during a warm-up session. (ANI Photo) CHANDIGARH: Cooper Connolly, the 22-year-old Australian allrounder who has turned heads in his debut IPL for the Punjab Kings, embodies a rare blend of youthful swagger and quiet introspection. In a format that prizes power above all, Connolly is sticking to his guns, letting the…
Rajasthan Royals’ players (ANI Photo) IPL 2026 schedule this week (April 13–19): The Indian Premier League 2026 is in full swing, with Rajasthan Royals setting the benchmark after 20 matches. The Royals are on a four-match winning streak and sit atop the standings with 8 points and an impressive +2.055 net run rate, which could…
Sunil Gavaskar (left) Jitesh Sharma and captain Rajat Patidar attends bowler Rasikh Dar (Agency Image) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was visibly frustrated on commentary during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, after RCB took three medical time-outs in the closing stages of their IPL 2026 match. He…
Islamabad United assistant coach Jacob Oram (Video grab) Another day, another Indian Premier League (IPL) comparison in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) — and this time, it left Islamabad United assistant coach Jacob Oram in splits.The former New Zealand cricketer could not hold back his laughter when asked about South African batter Rillie Rossouw’s recent…
Rajat Patidar (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar produced a breathtaking assault at the Wankhede Stadium, scripting history by equalling a long-standing Indian Premier League record during a high-octane clash against Mumbai Indians on Sunday.Patidar smashed a stunning 53 off just 20 balls, reaching his half-century in just 17 deliveries…
Tim David (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Tim David left the umpire slightly annoyed with a playful act during their IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.The incident unfolded in the 18th over of the RCB innings when David smashed a towering six off Hardik Pandya…
Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli mourn Asha Bhosle’s demise NEW DELHI: India woke up to heartbreaking news on Sunday as legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92. Tributes poured in from across the country, including from cricket icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, who remembered her not just as a…
Jasprit Bumrah (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: It’s unusual to see Jasprit Bumrah without his usual bite in the Powerplay – the toe-crushing yorkers, the rattled stumps, and early breakthroughs that have defined his IPL career. But IPL 2026 has been a rare struggle for the Mumbai Indians spearhead.Bumrah has now gone five matches without picking…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli looked in ominous touch at the Wankhede Stadium, anchoring Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting effort with composure and control. He rotated strike smartly and allowed Phil Salt – who was in destructive form – to dominate the bowling. Salt’s blistering knock, along with half-centuries from skipper Rajat…
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill starred with a fluent half-century as Gujarat Titans registered a convincing seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday.Chasing 165, Gujarat Titans rode on Gill’s composed 56 off 40 balls, while Jos Buttler provided the finishing flourish with…
