Pakistan's newly-appointed hockey team head coach, Manzur ul Hassan, believes the nation erred by not participating in the FIH Pro League's inaugural edition in 2019, depriving players of crucial experience against top-tier opponents.
Gujarat Titans all-rounder Jason Holder delivered a match-winning spell to guide his side to a tense four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in an Indian Premier League clash in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Rishabh Pant showcased his exceptional wicketkeeping skills with a stunning catch to dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal in Lucknow, leaving fans and teammates in awe.
Virat Kohli shrugged off the pressure of two successive ducks with an unbeaten century, admitting he was nervous when he walked out to bat and deliberately kept things simple, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets to climb to the top of the IPL table.
Suyash Sharma needs more support if RCB are to lift the trophy for the second time, believes former Mumbai Indians batter, Aditya Tare.
Gujarat Titans, eyeing a top-two finish in the IPL, face Chennai Super Kings, who are struggling to stay in playoff contention. Shubman Gill's form and Rashid Khan's spin will be key for GT, while CSK need their top order to fire to overcome injuries and inconsistent bowling.
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.
Venkatesh Iyer's explosive innings of 73 not out off 40 balls propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a formidable 222 for four against Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal also made significant contributions.
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.
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene has dismissed burnout concerns for key Indian players, emphasising the team's focus on regaining rhythm and confidence after a heavy defeat to Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the upcoming series against Afghanistan is under consideration as the selection committee assesses his workload.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 22 accused in the 2005 alleged fake encounter case of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh, his wife Kausar Bi, and aide Tulsiram Prajapati, dismissing appeals filed by Shaikh's brothers.
Kyle Jamieson admits feeling pressure facing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Delhi Capitals chase a record 226 to beat Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026.
Jason Holder turned key moments in a crucial IPL 2026 game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in GT's favour with his alertness and safe hands in the deep.
'The pressure and responsibility of captaincy is slowly making us lose Rishabh Pant, the batter.'
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan downplayed the heated on-field exchange between Virat Kohli and Travis Head during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Madhav Tiwari, a 22-year-old all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh, delivered a Player of the Match performance on his IPL debut for Delhi Capitals, showcasing his talent with both bat and ball.
A giant artwork of Virat Kohli was unveiled by fans in Lucknow ahead of the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants, showcasing his immense popularity.
Prince Yadav returned outstanding figures of 3/33 as RCB fell nine runs short of the target in the rain-curtailed match.
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.
World Champion D Gukesh believes concerns about cheating in chess are overblown and distances himself from Vladimir Kramnik's accusations. He also looks ahead to the Candidates Tournament.
Abhishek Bachchan expresses his desire to see MS Dhoni play in the European T20 Premier League, highlighting the league's commitment to quality cricket and nurturing local talent.
Virat Kohli celebrated his first run against KKR passionately after scoring consecutive ducks in his previous two matches and slammed a magnificent hundred to steer RCB home.
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in their recent IPL match, with their bowling unit receiving high praise for restricting the opposition to a manageable total. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane credited the bowlers, particularly the spinners, for their consistent performance and ability to take crucial wickets.
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin spoke on running out Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Jos Buttler from the non-strikers' end, saying that amid all the talks about it, questioning his character, he felt like "doing it even more" and added that other bowlers should also do it.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blazed his way to a breathtaking 38-ball 93 as Rajasthan Royals moved closer to a playoff berth with a thumping seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants.
Rajasthan Royals' teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to rewrite records in the Indian Premier League 2026, becoming the fastest player to reach 400 runs in a single edition.
Shreyas Iyer's sensational relay catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya during the Mumbai Indians versus Punjab Kings IPL match at the Wankhede stadium is being hailed as a defining moment of the season.
Mitchell Starc's four-wicket haul helped Delhi Capitals restrict Rajasthan Royals to 193 for eight after a blazing start in their IPL match, keeping Delhi's playoff hopes alive.
Ian Bishop and Abhinav Mukund question the legality of Jason Holder's catch to dismiss Rajat Patidar, saying there was enough evidence to rule it not out.
Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-affected IPL match on Wednesday.
Anukul Roy, the Jharkhand all-rounder, has become a key player for Kolkata Knight Riders with his disciplined left-arm spin. He now seeks a more significant role with the bat, aiming to contribute more in the middle order and replicate his domestic success in the T20 league.
Lewis Hamilton dismisses retirement speculation, confirming his commitment to Ferrari with a contract extending to 2027. He also shared his support for Arsenal's Premier League title win, while other drivers discussed their football allegiances ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.
Sunil Narine reflects on his match-winning Super Over for Kolkata Knight Riders, saying "you have no choice" in clutch moments as KKR beat Lucknow Super Giants.
Riyan Parag, despite facing criticism, scored a brilliant 90 for Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match against Delhi Capitals.
Kolkata Knight Riders batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for breaching the IPL's Code of Conduct during a match against Lucknow Super Giants.
IPL 2026 final venue remains uncertain as political issues in Bengaluru force BCCI to consider alternative cities, with playoffs likely split between Punjab and Karnataka.
The Supreme Court granted bail to the wife of the alleged 'kingpin' of a Rs 3,700-crore scam and directed that no court shall de-freeze the assets attached by the probe agencies in the case till the trial in the FIRs against the accused are concluded.
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.
The Central Information Commission has ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India does not qualify as a 'public authority' under the Right to Information Act, effectively placing it outside the scope of RTI disclosures.
