Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The last time Sanju Samson was here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, his international career was almost on the brink. Pencilled into the Indian XI only because Abhishek Sharma fell ill before the T20 World Cup match against Namibia in Feb, a deflated Samson walked off after scoring…
Salil Arora (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: A young batter taking on Jasprit Bumrah for the first time would usually show signs of nerves, tension, or even a bit of fear. But 23-year-old Salil Arora showed none of that during the IPL 2026 fixture between SRH and MI. What stood out instead was his fearless…
NEW DELHI: Jason Holder has sent a strong message to the rest of the Indian Premier League teams after Gujarat Titans notched up their third straight win, insisting the team is still far from its peak despite building serious momentum in the playoff race.Gujarat Titans edged past league leaders Punjab Kings by four wickets in…
NEW DELHI: Babar Azam led Peshawar Zalmi to a Pakistan Super League title, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the final at Gaddafi Stadium. The triumph marked Babar’s maiden T20 trophy as captain, sparking scenes of jubilation, cheers, and high emotion across the venue before a light-hearted moment stole the spotlight.During the post-match celebrations,…
Mark Wood of England (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England fast bowler Mark Wood has shared a remarkable and humorous story from his time in the Indian Premier League, revealing how a franchise owner once offered to fly him on a private jet just to ensure he played a match — despite being seriously unwell.Speaking…
Nicholas Pooran and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants batter Nicholas Pooran continues to redefine power-hitting in the IPL, and this time he has moved past Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in one of the league’s most explosive batting records.With his breathtaking 16-ball fifty against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, Pooran now has five…
Jemimah Rodrigues (AP Photo) MUMBAI: Fame changes many people, but some never forget the contribution of those who helped them succeed in their journey. India middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues, one of the heroes of the Women in Blue’s 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup triumph, on Sunday gifted her childhood coach Prashant Shetty a brand-new SUV.There…
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma scored 84 on his return from injury and Ryan Rickelton made 83 as Mumbai Indians beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in Mumbai in their IPL 2026 match on Monday.The two openers added 143 runs for the first wicket, their third century stand in the…
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians may have found their most destructive opening combination since the glory days of the franchise. On a run-fest at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton scripted yet another record partnership to put Mumbai in complete control against Lucknow Super Giants…
Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel said on Monday that Lungi Ngidi is ready to return after recovering from the head injury he suffered during a home match against Punjab Kings on April 25.Ngidi had to be taken off the field on a stretcher and was hospitalised after the incident. It happened in the third…
