From online abuse targeting cricketers' families to paid hate campaigns and bot-driven fan wars, cricket's social media ecosystem has spiraled into a toxic industry driven by outrage, algorithms and commercial interests.
Every team circles its opponent like a hawk, waiting to expose the slightest weakness.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer says doubts about his ability to handle short-pitched bowling pushed him to improve his game.
'The role was of a father, which was a bit unflattering. I thought I would get typecast with this show.' 'Today, after doing five seasons, I feel extremely lucky that I did it.'
Under-fire Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya, reportedly mentally stressed and exhausted, is considering leaving the franchise after a disastrous IPL season.
Starc also pointed out that the wicket did not assist pacers that much with the new ball and expressed concerns over Nathan Lyon's injury on the final day of the Test and the setback to Hazlewood.
CSK, on 12 points from 13 games, need to beat Titans in their last league game and hope for other results to go their way to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.
Lukkhe plunges into Chandigarh's dark underbelly, exploring a drug epidemic, political corruption, and a burgeoning rap scene, though its narrative often feels like a familiar crime drama, notes Deepa Gahlot.
A Hindu party has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court regarding the Bhojshala complex dispute, seeking a hearing before any orders are passed on appeals against the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision.
Ravichandran Ashwin lauded the Gujarat Titans for their composed approach in their IPL victory over the Punjab Kings, highlighting their tactical brilliance and Washington Sundar's crucial innings.
If you are feeling depressed, just watch this 15 year old on your TV! Your blues will fly away, exclaims Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Bowlers calling the shots in a format dominated by big hitters is a rarity, but that script played out at Chepauk on Sunday as Gujarat Titans exploited a bounce-friendly surface to stifle Chennai Super Kings before chasing down the target through a Sai Sudharsan masterclass to win the IPL contest by eight wickets.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar praised Prabhsimran Singh for his fearless batting after Punjab Kings defeated Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League match in Mumbai on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Mitchell Starc dismissed Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira and Ravi Singh in the space of four deliveries before removing Dasun Shanaka to trigger a stunning middle-order collapse and restrict Rajasthan Royals to 193 for 8.
The Gandhis have served both the Congress and India. But it has been 12 years since the 2014 verdict, and the returns have been diminishing. It is time for them to step aside, let the party find its own footing, and allow someone else to make the hard calls. That is what the Congress needs. And frankly, it is what India needs too, points out Harishchandra.
The evidence from the three IPL matches played in Dharamsala this season suggests that it has evolved into a high-scoring venue where fast bowlers still remain relevant, a combination that could shape Tuesday's Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Lucknow for allegedly defrauding patients and their families at King George's Medical University by posing as a representative of a fake trust and issuing forged documents.
Shivam Dube's poor IPL 2026 form for Chennai Super Kings stems from role confusion and lack of impact, despite a decent strike rate.
Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that his excessive celebration after dismissing Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the Challenger Trophy early in his career had annoyed the iconic former captain. Ashwin believed that dismissing Dhoni could give him a chance to play for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad criticised his team's bowling performance after a defeat to Punjab Kings in their recent IPL match, despite a strong batting display.
Sanju is proving that sometimes the quietest minds produce the loudest impact.
Sakshi Dhoni and her daughter Ziva were seen at Chepauk Stadium supporting Chennai Super Kings and also visited a temple for prayers, highlighting their spiritual side and connection to the team.
Rajasthan Royals face Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial IPL match, needing an all-round improvement to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Royals must address batting collapses and fielding errors to secure a vital win.
Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with a composed half-century as Chennai Super Kings produced a comfortable eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their IPL clash in Chennai on Saturday.
Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has indicated the state government will consider a proposal to form its own Indian Premier League (IPL) team, following a suggestion from Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal. Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh also expressed support for the initiative, highlighting the state's readiness to host IPL matches.
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has lauded Sanju Samson's current form, particularly after his match-winning innings for Chennai Super Kings against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. Pathan highlighted Samson's game awareness and ability to finish matches under pressure.
Khaleel Ahmed undergoes successful surgery for quadricep injury, ruled out of IPL 2026 as Chennai Super Kings wish him speedy recovery.
Chennai Super Kings' pacer Khaleel Ahmed was ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a quadriceps injury.
Chennai Super Kings suffered a damaging defeat to Lucknow Super Giants as Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Akash Singh exposed tactical flaws and pushed CSK to the brink of IPL 2026 playoff elimination.
Bengaluru's Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing has been declared the 2025 National Champion in the premier unrestricted class after the Indian Motor Sports Appeals Court (IMSAC) restored his title from the final round of the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship.
Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has praised Varun Chakravarthy's resilience and commitment to the franchise, highlighting his determination to play through multiple injuries this season.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa faced a setback in the Super Chess Classic, losing to Fabiano Caruana. Other key results saw Javokhir Sindarov defeat Vincent Keymer, while Jorden Van Foreest benefitted from Alireza Firouzja's withdrawal.
Rajasthan Royals' star batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was not aware of the record of the fastest century in the IPL which he missed by three runs, but said his focus was on hitting sixes and and score maximum runs as he steered his team to a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator in Mullanpur on Wednesday.
Sanju Samson's century, Punjab Kings' record 265 chase, Rinku Singh's Super Over heroics and standout knocks from KL Rahul, Abhishek Sharma and Virat Kohli headline an action-packed Week 4 of IPL 2026.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew with Jorden Van Foreest, while Vincent Keymer took the lead in the Super Chess Classic.
Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes Indian superstars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are capable of playing until the ODI World Cup in 2027, citing their passion and determination.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a range of culturally significant gifts during his recent five-nation tour, including a Muga silk stole for the Italian Prime Minister and Madhubani painting for the Dutch Prime Minister, showcasing India's rich artistic heritage.
Babar Azam has become the fastest player to reach 12,000 runs in T20 cricket, achieving the milestone in his 338th innings during a Pakistan Super League match in Karachi.
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Rain is threatening the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens.
