Mumbai Indians aim to leverage their home advantage against Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a mixed start to their IPL campaign. Key batting performances and bowling partnerships will be crucial for both teams.
Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League, has criticised Lucknow Super Giants Owner Sanjiv Goenka for publicly berating his captain and suggested he should be banned from the league.
'We kept our bags packed, ready to jump into the sea. Many times, I felt it could be my last day.'
Hardik Singh and Navneet Kaur were named Hockey India Player of the Year in the men's and women's categories, respectively, at a ceremony in New Delhi. Several other players, officials, and member units were also recognised for their contributions to Indian hockey.
Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi recorded significant victories on the second day of the 16th Sub-Junior Men's National Hockey Championship in Rajgir.
Sakshi Singh Dhoni's over-the-top excited reaction became a huge hit with the fans on social media during the T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.
Virat Kohli expresses satisfaction with his performance despite fitness concerns as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secures a win against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. He also praises Rajat Patidar's aggressive batting and discusses the evolving demands of T20 cricket.
New Zealand registered the highest successful run chase in women's one-day international history on Wednesday, beating South Africa by two wickets on the back of an outstanding unbeaten 179 from captain Amelia Kerr.
Shubman Gill missed the Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match due to a muscle spasm, impacting GT's performance.
"Shreyas Iyer's contribution as leader got diluted...": Aakash Chopra Shreyas Iyer's captaincy record praised, but recognition still limited
C D Gopinath was a member of the team that secured India's first-ever Test victory in 1952, beating England by an innings and eight runs--his contribution being a valuable 35 runs. Little did I imagine that within months of putting his journey into words as the oldest living Indian cricketer, he would pass away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 96.
Jammu and Kashmir's Auqib Nabi discusses his IPL journey with Delhi Capitals and his ambition to represent India on the international stage.
Goa, Bengal, Chandigarh, and Uttarakhand emerged victorious in their respective matches on the second day of the Sub Junior Women's National Hockey Championship.
Chennai Super Kings team management must work on keeping a "hurting" dressing room in good spirits to arrest the slide, Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin said.
The cricketing world hailed India after their dominant 96-run win over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final, with legends praising the team's power-packed batting and Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance.
Fans pointed out that this was probably the first time Krunal Pandya had celebrated his brother Hardik's wicket in the IPL.
Delhi Capitals' South African trio of Lungi Ngidi, Tristan Stubbs and David Miller script a thrilling six-wicket win over RCB, ending their losing streak with a last-over finish.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the RSS-BJP of seeking to dismantle the Indian Constitution, speaking at a 'Run For Ambedkar, Run For Constitution' marathon.
Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Varun Aaron praised Abhishek Sharma's maturity and cricketing mind after his unbeaten 135 against Delhi Capitals in the IPL. Aaron also highlighted the skills of pacers Sakib Hussain and Eshan Malinga.
'The entire party is centred around one man and that is Arvind Kejriwal.' 'Till the time you are in Kejriwal's good books you are powerful. The day you are not with him, you are no one in the party.'
Captain Shubman Gill backed veteran opener Rohit Sharma despite his below-par showing during India's 2-1 defeat in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand.
Today, predictability has replaced volatility. When 200 becomes routine and chases follow a template, the element of surprise goes out the window and with it viewer engagement.
India will compete in the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, aiming to secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup. The team, led by coach Sjoerd Marijne, will face Uruguay in their opening match.
Ajit Agarkar's tenure as India's chief selector has been defined by bold decisions, tough calls and India reaching multiple ICC finals during his three-year stint.
Whether he comes to power or not, both his admirers and opponents agree on one thing -- Vijay may well turn out to be the 'X factor'.
Aakash Chopra questions India's Playing XI and Axar Patel's omission after their 76-run loss to South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, raising concerns over strategy and clarity.
Mumbai Indians' medical staff is currently assessing Rohit Sharma's condition. Meanwhile, England all-rounder Will Jacks is expected to join the squad soon.
Suryakumar Yadav reveals how a video montage and a positive team environment helped India overcome setbacks and win the T20 World Cup.
A timely unbeaten 53 from vice-captain Rinku Singh and a fine spell from Varun Chakravarthy powered former champions Kolkata Knight Riders to their first win of IPL 2026.
Sourav Ganguly urges Kolkata Knight Riders to promote Rinku Singh up the order as the team struggles for form in IPL 2026, with three matches yielding no wins.
Former India captain Anil Kumble criticises Mumbai Indians' lack of intent in their defeat to Rajasthan Royals.
Temba Bavuma discusses the no-handshake policy in India-Pakistan cricket, South Africa's T20 World Cup chances, and Indian batters' struggles against spin.
A review of the key contributions from each player in India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign, highlighting individual brilliance and teamwork.
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane responds to criticism regarding his strike rate in the IPL, suggesting that his detractors are motivated by jealousy and hidden agendas.
Sunil Gavaskar believes Axar Patel's all-round skills and cricketing intelligence will make him one of India's greatest players.
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway in Bengaluru on Saturday, a touch lighter on overseas firepower but buoyed by a confirmation of its robust financial health this week.
India edged England by seven runs to reach the T20 World Cup final for the second successive time after Jacob Bethell's brilliant century went in vain.
Suryakumar Yadav compares India's 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup winning squads, highlighting the shift from experienced enthusiasm to youthful passion.
Former England captain Michael Atherton believes India is the 'pre-eminent' white-ball team and has a strong chance of holding all three ICC limited-overs titles after their T20 World Cup win.
This is a franchise built on resilience and has often stumbled but risen with a vengeance, fiercer and hungrier. The question is: when will that happen, and why did it not start from their home ground?
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