Gautam Gambhir slammed critics who had advocated for split coaching for Team India after the recent Test series defeat against South Africa
Rajat Patidar blasted an unbeaten 93 off 33 balls, before the bowlers ripped through Gujarat Titans' batting as Royal Challengers Bengaluru won Qualifier 1 to reach their second consecutive IPL final.
200+ scores are IPL's sugar rush. Great for TRPs, dangerous as a full diet. BCCI -- don't kill the golden goose, cautions Sandeep Goyal.
Cheteshwar Pujara expresses surprise at Rishabh Pant's inability to replicate his Test cricket success in the IPL, suggesting a need for greater clarity in his approach to T20 batting. Pujara also addresses Hardik Pandya's captaincy and defends Suryakumar Yadav's form.
Sunil Gavaskar suggests Kolkata Knight Riders consider adding a specialist batter due to Cameron Green's limited role.
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan attributes the improved performance of bowlers in IPL 2026 to their aggressive mindset and effective strategies, highlighting standout performances and potential comebacks.
Sachin Tendulkar turns 53, celebrates his birthday with his 'Aai', and wife, Anjali, even as wishes pouring in from BCCI and ICC.
The people of Bihar, usually cook food in mustard oil that adds pungency. They enjoy cooking and eating, tasty and healthy food using seasonal ingredients with aromatic local spices. Garlic, ginger and green chillies play a special role.
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh conducted a specialised training camp for emerging off-spinners at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, providing technical and tactical insights to help prepare them for top-tier cricket.
Alireza Firouzja, nursing an ankle injury, played his Grand Chess Tour game from his hotel room, creating a surreal scene that has captured the attention of the chess world.
Akeal Hosein explains how adapting to pitch conditions helped him claim four wickets as Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 103 runs in IPL 2026.
The flamboyant opener feels the team is benefitting from the "invaluable experience" of veterans Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Boult in crunch situations.
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.
Sreenidi Deccan FC defeated league leaders Diamond Harbour FC 2-1 in an Indian Football League match, with goals from Brandon Vanlalremdika and David Castaneda. Diamond Harbour played with 10 men for most of the match after an early red card.
Pakistan batsman Khushdil Shah ruled out for up to 3 weeks after suffering thumb injury
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood once fretted that he might be too predictable to be a successful T20 bowler but said his approach had gone "the opposite way" after working with Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming and bowling consultant Eric Simons.
In a fascinating battle of ideologies, the well-balanced and bold Royal Challengers Bengaluru will have to subdue a phlegmatic Gujarat Titans to lift their second consecutive IPL title.
Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has backed Venkatesh Iyer to continue opening alongside Virat Kohli for Indian Premier League 2026 Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans. He said it would be difficult for Phil Salt to return from injury and perform immediately in such an important match.
Amid India's recent struggles in Test cricket, former England spinner Monty Panesar has raised doubts over Shubman Gill's leadership, describing him as a 'complacent cricketer' and insisting that the burden of all-format captaincy is currently beyond him.
Kai Havertz's first-half header earned Arsenal a tense 1-0 win over Burnley, moving Mikel Arteta's side within touching distance of their first Premier League title in 22 years.
Across 18 seasons, Virat Kohli now has 8,989 IPL runs. That is roughly 500 runs every single year, without a single dip in form lasting long enough to define a season. Other great batters have careers. Kohli has had a sustained campaign of excellence.
Al-Ahli, despite playing with ten men, secured a 1-0 victory over Machida Zelvia in extra time to retain their Asian Champions League Elite title at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
'In India, it is our tradition that if the team plays well, everyone is quiet, but as soon as the team plays poorly, we get on top of the coach.'
Jaiswal ticked a box in the third ODI with his maidan ton and Ruturaj Gaikwad chipped in with a hundred at Raipur, leaving Gambhir pleased as punch.
With three league games still to be played, the former champions would need outright victories in all their remaining fixtures to harbour any realistic chance of making it to the knockout stage.
RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya backed Virat Kohli to bounce back after two golden ducks, calling him a "different beast" while praising his aura and hunger despite a brief dip in form.
Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday, extending their lead in the title race.
It was skipper Kohli, who first faced the pink ball.
Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach Abhishek Nayar said the team missed the combination of spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine in their loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Chakravarthy absent due to a niggle. Nayar also acknowledged that dropping Virat Kohli's catch early in his innings proved costly.
Jamshedpur FC secured a 2-0 victory against FC Goa in the Indian Super League, with late goals from Mohammed Sanand and Madih Talal propelling them to the top of the standings.
While Hinge's opening burst set the tone, Hussain ensured there was no recovery. The duo complemented each other well, building pressure and forcing mistakes.
Noah Okafor scored twice as Leeds United secured a 2-1 away win against Manchester United, who had Lisandro Martinez sent off.
The story of Prince Yadav, a swing bowler from Najafgarh, who overcame obstacles to become an IPL sensation with the Lucknow Super Giants, showcasing his journey from tennis ball cricket to dismissing top Indian batsmen.
Hansi Flick criticises refereeing and VAR decisions after Barcelona's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, questioning a denied penalty and Pau Cubarsi's red card.
East Bengal FC and Punjab FC played out a goalless draw in their Indian Super League match, with both teams creating numerous chances but failing to find the net.
Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy and batting form are under scrutiny as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) struggle in the IPL. Critics question his suitability as captain and batter, citing his low boundary count and strike rate. With limited leadership alternatives, KKR faces a grim situation.
Not the typical next-door budding cricket, Madhwal is a civil engineer for whom the sport was just a hobby. Watching him in the second half of this season, one would find it tough to believe that the 29 year old used to play tennis ball cricket until four years ago.
Kerala Blasters FC secured their first victory of the ISL 2025-26 season with a 2-1 win against Bengaluru FC, overcoming an early deficit and a red card for the home side.
Sunil Chhetri became the most capped player in Indian Super League history as Bengaluru FC beat Jamshedpur FC 1-0. Ryan Williams scored the decisive goal in the first half.
England's new white-ball captain Jos Buttler has downplayed the prospect of becoming an opener for the Test team after he was touted for the role by ex-Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara.
