Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajat Patidar. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli once again proved why he’s one of the greatest in the shortest format, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a crucial seven-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Sunday. Chasing 158, Kohli remained unbeaten on 73 off 54 balls, anchoring…
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni’s shrewd captaincy has helped CSK bounce back from the worst situations, enabling them to pull off improbable comebacks. Fans expected a similar turnaround for the franchise following the wicketkeeper-batter’s return to captaincy after CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad got sidelined due to an injury. However, things have gone…
T Natrajan and Mayank Yadav One of the most captivating aspects of franchise-based T20 leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the price tags that players carry. The IPL draws attention not just for cricket, but also for the high-stakes auctions where teams spend crores on players they believe can help them win the…
Former Pakistan cricket coach Jason Gillespie (Reuters Photo) On Sunday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) countered the allegations made by Jason Gillespie, the former red-ball head coach for the national men’s team, regarding the alleged non-payment of his dues. The PCB stated that Gillespie himself had ‘abruptly’ terminated his contract. In an official statement, the…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced Annual Player Contracts for Team India (Senior Men) for the 2024-25 season (October 1st, 2024 to September 30th, 2025). In notable changes, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have been handed Grade B and Grade C contracts, respectively, after going without one last year. Their…
BENGALURU, INDIA – APRIL 18: Shreyas Iyer of Punjab Kings looks on during the 2025 IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18, 2025, in Bengaluru, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have been awarded central contracts by the Board of Control…
Mahela Jayawardene hails Rohit Sharma New Delhi: The Mumbai Indians (MI) camp was buzzing with energy and emotion after their dominating nine-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings, but it was a special post-match huddle moment that stole the show on social media.In a video shared by MI’s official handle, head coach Mahela Jayawardene addressed the…
MS Dhoni speaks to the umpire after the match. (Screengrab) After losing their match against Mumbai Indians by nine wickets, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni looked visibly upset.After Suryakumar Yadav hit the winning six, the 43-year-old walked straight to one of the umpires and was seen having an animated conversation. However, the context…
Dubai: Former cricketer and one of the ambassadors of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Shikhar Dhawan before the start of the One Day International (ODI) cricket match of the tournament, between India and Bangladesh, in Dubai, UAE. (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan playfully trolled Ambati Rayudu while doing Hindi commentary during the game…
MS Dhoni and Digvesh Rathi (BCCI Photos) NEW DELHI: As the Indian Premier League 2025 crosses its halfway mark, it’s not just the superstars who have made headlines.This season has witnessed an exciting surge of uncapped players stepping into the spotlight, proving their mettle in high-pressure situations.While legends like MS Dhoni, who entered the league…
