PM Modi hails J&K’s historic Ranji Trophy win NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for winning their first-ever Ranji Trophy, calling it a proud and emotional moment for the region. He said the victory, which came after nearly 70 years, reflects the hard work and dedication of the…
Finn Allen (ANI Photo/Rahul Singh) Finn Allen produced one of the most explosive knocks of IPL 2026 as Kolkata Knight Riders crushed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets. Chasing a modest 143-run target, the New Zealand batter stayed unbeaten on 100 off just 47 balls, smashing five fours and 10 sixes to finish the game in…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar, left, celebrates the wicket of Delhi Capitals’ Tristan Stubbs, right, during the IPL match between DC and RCB in Delhi, Monday, April 27, 2026. (AP) Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel had few answers after his team suffered two heavy defeats in less than 48 hours in IPL 2026.After failing to…
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin may have stepped away from international cricket and the Indian Premier League, but he remains closely connected to the game through commentary and his growing presence as a digital analyst. From pre-match breakdowns to post-match reviews on his YouTube channel, Ashwin continues to offer detailed insights, often becoming part of…
GONDA: In intensely hot and oppressive Gonda, at the Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya where wrestling mats have replaced school desks, hundreds of athletes wait endlessly for their bouts. In that wait, one name has dominated every conversation — Vinesh Phogat.The Katha Vachak central hall at the university complex in Nawabganj has turned into one giant wrestling…
Gujarat Titans’ Shubman Gill (PTI photo) Gujarat Titans produced a composed yet hard-fought chase to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets in an IPL 2026 clash at Ahmedabad, with Jason Holder emerging as the standout performer of the night through a decisive all-round display.Holder made a massive impact in all three departments, finishing with…
BENGALURU: Friday’s IPL clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium brings together two captains on opposite arcs. Rajat Patidar, who had only limited leadership experience on the domestic circuit before being handed the RCB captain’s job last season, has turned into the defending champions’ most explosive batter and a steady hand in a high-pressure campaign.In contrast,…
Punjab Kings suffered their fifth straight defeat in IPL 2026 as Mumbai Indians chased down 201 with six wickets in hand on Thursday, leaving Punjab’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread. The loss also added another unwanted record to Punjab’s tally, as they now hold the record for the most defeats while defending 200-plus totals…
Madhav Tiwari (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Not one, two or three – Delhi Capitals made five changes for their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to field against Punjab Kings.“We will be bowling. That’s…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) AB de Villiers has issued a measured but cautionary message on the rapid rise of Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, suggesting that while the 15-year-old’s white-ball explosiveness is extraordinary, his long-term development will depend on how he adapts to the demands of multi-format cricket.Speaking on the ‘For The Love…
