Rinku Singh silenced his critics in spectacular fashion, smashing an unbeaten half-century to help Kolkata Knight Riders snatch a thrilling come-from-behind victory against Rajasthan Royals.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release pending central dues to West Bengal before professing his love for the state. Banerjee also criticised BJP leaders for their reaction to the 'Jai Bangla' slogan and accused the BJP of failing to act on its promise to develop the Sagar islands.
Harry Brook dropped Sanju Samson on 15 in the third over of the Indian innings and the missed opportunity had a big impact on the outcome of the T20 World Cup semi-final.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed confidence that Tehran would eventually concede to American demands, while simultaneously issuing a stern warning regarding the potential for total military devastation.
High-flying RCB return to Chinnaswamy Stadium to face LSG, aiming to build on momentum and capitalise on a crucial home stretch in IPL 2026.
Praful Hinge, making his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad, delivered a record-breaking performance, taking three wickets in his first over and becoming an overnight sensation.
Ronda Rousey calls her comeback fight against Gina Carano the biggest in MMA history, dismissing critics and promising a landmark moment for the sport.
Mitchell McClenaghan suggests CSK use MS Dhoni as an Impact Player in IPL 2026, especially during chases, to maximise his finishing ability amid injury concerns.
Mukul Choudhary starred with a blistering half-century to help Lucknow Super Giants clinch a thrilling three-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders.
'The AIADMK front comes second, and then the TVK.'
Ravichandran Ashwin says Suryakumar Yadav's cameo in the opening T20I was a key World Cup boost, while backing India's World Cup combination and calling Arshdeep Singh a marquee bowler.
A man was shot dead in Delhi's Preet Vihar following a parking dispute with a neighbour. The incident has left his pregnant wife and family in mourning.
With D Gukesh and R Vaishali set to play world title matches, experts urge India to bid for hosting rights, calling it a major boost for the sport.
South Africa defeated India by six wickets in the opening match of the Women's T20 series, with captain Laura Wolvaardt leading the charge. India's batting lacked momentum, and their bowling attack struggled with indiscipline, allowing South Africa to comfortably chase down the target.
Shreyas Iyer ends his Wankhede drought with a fluent fifty as Punjab Kings chase down 195 to beat Mumbai Indians and go top of the table.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will assess the performance of India's National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in the coming months, a process described as routine by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). WADA President Witold Banka expressed satisfaction with the facility after a recent visit, while India is also in the running to host the next WADA Global Education Conference.
Former India off-spinner R Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings' skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad missed an opportunity to regain form in the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Ashwin analyses Gaikwad's struggles, while also praising SRH bowler Eshan Malinga.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is yet to go past the 50-run mark in IPL 2026, with his best being a stratchy 28 against Punjab Kings in Chennai.
A recap of the action of the third week of IPL 2026.
Indian pacer Harshit Rana is expected to miss a significant portion of the IPL 2026 season due to a knee injury, impacting Kolkata Knight Riders' campaign. The article also discusses other changes in the KKR squad.
Dinesh Karthik believes Devdutt Padikkal's consistent performances in domestic cricket and the IPL will soon earn him a place in the Indian national team.
Australian leggie, Alana King's 5 for 19 against the West Indies in St Kitts, propelled her back to the top spot in the ICC ODI Rankings.
A preview of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, highlighting team strengths, key players, and recent performances.
Suryakumar Yadav playfully addresses Abhishek Sharma's fitness ahead of the highly anticipated T20 World Cup match against Pakistan, hinting at his likely participation.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Babar Azam's first Big Bash League stint ended early as the Pakistan star returned home before Sydney Sixers' eliminator after an underwhelming season.
Udayan Mane secured his first AM Green IGPL Trophy with a commanding seven-shot victory over Gaganjeet Bhullar at the AM Green IGPL Invitational South Africa. Mane's strong performance, including a final-round 67, highlighted his return to form after a period without a win.
In a remarkable coincidence, both Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya scored exactly 197 runs each in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 last season for Bihar and Delhi respectively.
China's Foreign Ministry has refuted allegations of providing military support to Iran, warning the US against imposing tariffs based on these accusations. The statement follows reports of Iran acquiring a Chinese satellite for targeting US military bases. Meanwhile, a rescheduled meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping is set for May.
Sunrisers Huderabad's Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck by Rajasthan Royals' Jofra Archer on Monday, his 7th duck in T20s this year.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that China has committed to halting weapon supplies to Iran, following his personal diplomatic interventions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the unresolved Singur land issue, claiming farmers feel betrayed and the land remains unproductive.
Punjab Kings, currently unbeaten, will rely on their strong batting lineup to maintain their winning streak against Lucknow Super Giants, who are concerned about Rishabh Pant's injury, in their upcoming IPL match.
Udayan Mane shot a flawless eight-under 64 with a hole-in-one to open up a commanding six-shot lead after round two of the AM Green IGPL Invitational South Africa.
Carlos Alcaraz is aiming to reclaim the world number one ranking from Jannik Sinner at the Barcelona Open, focusing on improvement and using their rivalry as motivation.
'Do you really want to live with a man who has no respect for you or the marriage?' asks rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of online dating web site Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.
Chennai Super Kings will aim to build on their recent victory as they host a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 match on Wednesday.
Udayan Mane, Milind Soni and Manav Shah are tied for the lead at the IGPL Invitational South Africa after the first day. Gaganjeet Bhullar and Karandeep Kochhar are also in contention.
Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler's brilliant partnership powers Gujarat Titans to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.
Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge continues its stellar box office performance, nearing the Rs 1,100 crore mark in its Hindi version, while the new release Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha struggles to make an impact.
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