NEW DELHI: International Cricket Council on Monday retained an unchanged list of match officials for the 2026-27 international season, with Nitin Menon continuing as the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.Following its annual review, the ICC decided to stick with the existing group of elite umpires and match referees after a comprehensive…
KL Rahul and Ricky Ponting (Image credit: BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Not just Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer and the Punjab Kings players knew the importance of dismissing KL Rahul early, but head coach Ricky Ponting too looked delighted after the crucial breakthrough during the IPL 2026 clash in Dharamsala.After Punjab Kings posted a mammoth 210/5…
Tim David and Rajat Patidar (PTI Photo) Tim David has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee and handed two demerit points for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s thrilling last-ball victory over Mumbai Indians in Raipur. The incident occurred during the emotional celebrations that followed RCB’s dramatic two-wicket…
Vinesh Phogat (Image credit: PTI) GONDA: What was expected to be a routine domestic ranking-series wrestling tournament in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district turned into one of the most politically and emotionally charged episodes Indian wrestling has witnessed in recent years. The reason stood outside the Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya indoor hall on Monday afternoon — three-time…
Shreyas Iyer continued his remarkable consistency against Delhi Capitals on Monday, entering an elite IPL list previously occupied only by Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid. The Punjab Kings captain scored an unbeaten 59 off 36 balls in Dharamsala, registering his third successive 50-plus score against DC. In doing so, Shreyas equalled a rare IPL record…
Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Two young batting sensations – Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – have taken the IPL by storm in no time. With fearless strokeplay, effortless six-hitting and breathtaking strike rates, the duo has emerged as the face of a new generation of ultra-aggressive T20 batting.While Sooryavanshi…
Priyansh Arya (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc was all set to open the bowling for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings in their crucial IPL 2026 clash at Dharamsala. But PBKS opener Priyansh Arya had other plans. On the very first ball of the match, Priyansh stepped out and smashed Starc for a stunning six…
Mumbai Indians’ (ANI Photo) Former Mumbai Indians spinner Harbhajan Singh has defended Jasprit Bumrah amid the pacer’s underwhelming IPL 2026 campaign, while also raising concerns over the team’s overall bowling unit and lack of confidence. Bumrah, widely regarded as one of the best T20 bowlers in the world, has endured an unusually quiet season by…
Vinesh Phogat has responded strongly to the Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) show-cause notice, insisting that she is fully eligible to return to competitive wrestling and rejecting several of the federation’s claims regarding timelines and rule violations. In her detailed statement, Vinesh confirmed receipt of the notice dated 09.05.2026 and said she will respond formally…
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…