MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli (Photo Source: X) CHENNAI: This match is more than just another day in the office. Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru isn’t quite the El Clasico of IPL because the head-to-head is a bit lop-sided in CSK’s favour. But there’s an element of rivalry that creates a sense of…
Chennai Super Kings’ Ravichandran Ashwin bowls a delivery during the IPL 2025 cricket match against Mumbai Indians at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. (PTI) R Ashwin has expressed concerns about the impact of flat wickets in IPL 2025 on bowlers’ mental health, suggesting they may need psychological support.The 2025 IPL season has witnessed high-scoring matches,…
NEW DELHI: Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh Dommaraju has named legendary cricketer MS Dhoni as his idol, drawing inspiration from Dhoni’s unshakable composure under pressure. Gukesh admires the former Indian captain’s ability to stay calm in high-stakes situations and follows his mantra for handling pressure, especially in crucial moments.Recently, Gukesh spoke about his deep…
File photo of former India spinner Harbhajan Singh. Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh addressed a fan’s concerns about Hindi cricket commentary quality on Tuesday. The fan had posted a detailed video criticising the current state of commentary panels across tournaments.Harbhajan, who serves as a commentator alongside Virender Sehwag, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina,…
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals‘ decision to choose Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium as their second home venue for IPL 2025 does not seem to be working in their favour. After losing their opening match of the tournament to Sunrisers Hyderabad, the team was hopeful that the home advantage would help them get their campaign back on…
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli (BCCI / IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has acknowledged the sheer impact of facing Virat Kohli in the IPL, highlighting how any match featuring the RCB batting stalwart automatically becomes a high-stakes battle. Speaking on JioStar’s “Star Nahi Far” initiative, Gaikwad expressed his excitement…
KL Rahul’s hilarious Kevin Pietersen mimicry (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: KL Rahul, fresh off becoming a father, has joined his new franchise, Delhi Capitals, after missing out on the season opener against Lucknow Super Giants. In a recently viral video, the star cricketer was seen sharing a lighthearted moment with the Delhi Capitals squad,…
NEW DELHI: First, it was Shardul Thakur who rattled Sunrisers Hyderabad with a sensational spell, grabbing four wickets, including the prized scalp of Ishan Kishan for a golden duck. Then, Nicholas Pooran unleashed his brute power, launching a relentless assault with the bat to propel Lucknow Super Giants to their first victory of the Indian…
Pakistan cricketer Iftikhar Ahmed (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The National T20 Cup semifinal between Abbottabad and Peshawar on Wednesday had its fair share of cricketing action, but it was Iftikhar Ahmed’s over-the-top celebration and Salman Butt’s cheeky commentary that stole the show.Pakistan all-rounder and Peshawar skipper Iftikhar Ahmed put in an impressive bowling performance, bagging two…
Rishabh Pant asked Sunrisers Hyderabad to bat first (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their IPL 2025 clash has left many puzzled. Given SRH’s explosive batting lineup, many expected LSG to set a target rather than chase one….
