Bhuvneshwar Kumar has defied expectations to become a leading bowler in T20 cricket, adapting his skills and adding variations to remain effective in the modern game. His success is attributed to his ability to swing the ball, use clever variations like the knuckle ball, and maintain peak fitness.
India's selectors have included Gurnoor Brar and Manav Suthar in the national squad for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan, recognising their pace and spin capabilities.
Star batter Shubman Gill endured his second successive unproductive outing as Punjab faltered against Saurashtra spinners, going down by 194 runs on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match, in Rajkot, on Friday.
Gujarat Titans will be determined to continue their winning streak and leapfrog Rajasthan Royals in their mid-table Indian Premier League clash.
France's prestigious Cannes International Film Festival 2026 is set to see a strong presence from India, with a mix of regional cinema, filmmakers, and actors expected to attend the global event from May 12 to May 23.
Riyan Parag has repaid the immense faith placed on him by Rajasthan Royals in his first full season as captain with a last minute play-off berth in the Indian Premier League.
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.
A review of the IPL 2026 season, highlighting the successes of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, while noting the disappointing performances of Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, setting the stage for significant changes.
WOW is an upbeat dance track from Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Varun Dhawan's coming release.
Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the potential to surpass Chris Gayle's record for the most sixes in a single IPL season, praising his range and temperament.
Virat Kohli has emerged as the highest earner in IPL history, grossing Rs 230 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders leads franchise valuations at over Rs 19,200 crore.
Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer has praised Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a generational talent with the potential to dominate world cricket.
Seeking to restore structure and respect to the longest format, Gill has asked the BCCI for a 15-day preparation window before every Test assignment, a move that has resonated strongly with former cricketers.
IPL 2026 Week 6 featured Rohit Sharma's explosive return, Urvil Patel's record-equalling fifty, Finn Allen's maiden IPL ton and Rashid Khan's brilliant comeback spell.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive innings and Jofra Archer's pace bowling led Rajasthan Royals to a 47-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL Eliminator.
Stephen Fleming says MS Dhoni continues to influence Chennai Super Kings despite missing IPL 2026 through injury, while conceding that CSK is paying the price for missed chances under pressure.
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are the favourites to defend their Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2026. He also acknowledged Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans as strong contenders.
Finn Allen credits shedding self-imposed pressure and rediscovering his enjoyment of batting for his improved form in the IPL 2026, after his explosive innings helped KKR secure a crucial win.
The inability to turn promising starts into match-defining scores haunted India throughout the series, including in the third and final ODI in Indore.
Heinrich Klaasen has emerged as the cornerstone of Sunrisers Hyderabad's batting lineup in IPL 2026, consistently delivering impactful performances and justifying his hefty price tag.
After 70 matches packed with collapses, comebacks and last-over drama, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have survived the grind to storm into the IPL 2026 playoffs.
Shubman Gill has been instrumental in Gujarat Titans' success, participating in 11 of the franchise's 13 century partnerships since 2022. His recent 70-run innings against Delhi Capitals, coupled with a 104-run stand with Washington Sundar, underscores his importance as a premier batter. Gill is also nearing 4,000 IPL runs.
Mumbai Indians' skipper Hardik Pandya lamented poor fielding and batting after their defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR's Rovman Powell praised the pitch, comparing it to Caribbean wickets.
Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel admitted their sloppy catching proved costly as they dropped as many as four catches, including two chances of Finn Allen, who made them pay with a blistering 35-ball 93 in a 29-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders.
Indian skeet shooters Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Raiza Dhillon finished highest among the Indian shooters but failed to reach the finals in both the men's and women's events in the ISSF World Cup Shotgun.
All eyes will be on Shubman Gill when Ranji Trophy resumes on Thursday after India's Test and ODI captain decided against taking a break and opting to turn up for Punjab against Saurashtra in a key Group B clash in Rajkot.
Madame Azurie was a highly popular dancer in early Indian cinema, starring in over 700 movies.
An analysis of Sai Sudharsan's contrasting innings in the IPL, highlighting his shift from a cautious approach to aggressive batting, and its impact on Gujarat Titans' performance.
Virat Kohli expressed his fondness for the Chinnaswamy Stadium after Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a victory against Gujarat Titans.
A trainer aircraft operated by a private company made a crash landing in Baramati, Pune district, Maharashtra, due to a technical snag. The trainee pilot, the sole occupant, escaped safely with no serious injuries.
Shubman Gill's move was a result of a deadly water contamination outbreak in Indore, which has resulted in 15 deaths in Bhagirathpura area.
Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the fastest and youngest batter in men's T20 history to hit 100 sixes, achieving the milestone in just 29 innings during IPL 2026.
The Indian Test team selection meeting in Guwahati will likely involve discussions about Rishabh Pant's future as vice-captain, Jasprit Bumrah's workload, and Suryakumar Yadav's form.
East Bengal FC rallied from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against Mumbai City FC, propelling them to the summit of the Indian Super League standings.
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.
Pathan felt the same learning curve now applies to Gill, who has rapidly risen through the ranks and embraced leadership roles across formats.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar backs Josh Hazlewood after RCB's loss to Gujarat Titans, explaining tactical calls and insisting it was just an off day in a long IPL season.
'That has been the big factor behind me coming so far in my career.'
A leader can spend authority on themselves -- on appearing decisive, on appearing in control, on appearing irreplaceable. Or they can spend it on the people around them -- on giving them the ball back, on creating conditions in which other people's confidence and capability can grow. Over a long enough horizon, the second compounds in a way the first never does. And that's exactly what Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has done.
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane admitted it was another demoralising defeat but chose to focus on the positives, particularly Cameron Green's return to form, with the all-rounder producing a solid knock in the loss to Gujarat Titans.
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