Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (R) and Jacob Bethell (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young England batter Jacob Bethell is making the most of his time at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, drawing inspiration from one of the game’s modern greats, Virat Kohli, as he continues to grow in stature during IPL 2026.Bethell, who has stepped up in…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Phil Salt (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been dealt a mid-season concern after England opener Phil Salt returned home for scans on a finger injury, casting doubt over his immediate availability in the IPL 2026 campaign.Salt, who had been in impressive form at the top of the order, has…
Pakistan’s premier batter Babar Azam delivered both on the field and at the podium as he led Peshawar Zalmi to the PSL 2026 title, making a powerful statement on his future across formats after a dominant campaign.Peshawar Zalmi defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, sealing their…
Jemimah Rodrigues (Image credit: X) MUMBAI : Fresh off their maiden Women’s ODI World Cup triumph in 2025, the Indian team is far from satisfied. Batter Jemimah Rodrigues says the side is “hungrier than ever” to add the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England to their growing legacy.“Winning one has only made us want…
Anshul Kamboj (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings are having a middling season, but medium-pacer Anshul Kamboj seems to be their breakout star. With 17 scalps in nine matches at an economy rate of 7.54, including 3-32 against Mumbai Indians on Saturday, Kamboj has been the leader of the CSK attack, both in powerplay…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans held their nerve in a tense finish to register a four-wicket win over Punjab Kings, chasing down 164 with just one ball to spare in a thrilling IPL 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.With 11 needed in the final over, Washington Sundar kept his cool and sealed the…
Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill admitted his side would have preferred a smoother chase but was pleased to walk away with two crucial points after a tense win over Punjab Kings.Chasing 164 on a slow surface, GT were pushed deep into the final over before sealing a…
Punjab Kings’ Skipper Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photo) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer remained calm and reflective after his side slipped to consecutive defeats, insisting that the team is still in a strong position despite the setback.Speaking after the loss to Gujarat Titans, Iyer felt that 163 was a competitive total given the nature of the…
Sai Sudharsan (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans pulled off a tense four-wicket win over Punjab Kings in the IPL on Sunday, thanks to a calm half-century from Sai Sudharsan and a strong bowling performance from Mohammed Siraj, Jason Holder and Kagiso Rabada. Chasing 164 on a slightly difficult pitch, Gujarat crossed the finish line…
MUMBAI: Lucknow Super Giants are once again under pressure after losing six of their eight matches in IPL 2026, leaving their playoff hopes hanging by a thread.While the team’s struggling top order has contributed heavily to the poor campaign, much of LSG’s troubles have revolved around the inconsistent form of captain Rishabh Pant, who was…