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Rashid Khan hints he may skip Afghanistan's June Test vs India, citing doctors advice to avoid red ball cricket after back surgery, preferring to focus on white ball formats. Senior Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan hinted that he could skip the one-off Test against India in June. Speaking at an IPL press conference after his Player of the Match performance for the Gujarat Titans against the Delhi Capitals on Thursday (April 9), Rashid said he wants to 'take it easy' amid his long-standing back i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Advised by doctors to stay away from red-ball cricket following a back surgery, star Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan has hinted that he might skip the one-off Test against India in Mullanpur in June. While the prospect of playing a Test in India is enticing, Rashid maintained his priority remains staying fit for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. The 27-year-old, who underwent underwent lower-back surgery following the 2023 ODI World Cup, revealed that doctors h ...Read More >
Lalit Modi says his proposal for the IPL to be an independent company, not a subsidiary of the BCCI, was turned down. Lalit Modi, the former IPL chairman, has revealed that he had proposed making the league an independent entity - an idea he believes would have turned it into an "ecosystem unto itself" today. However, the proposal was rejected, and Modi says he will reveal the original constitution in the future. According to various reports, the IPL is now counted among the world's richest le ...Read More >
Pakistan Super League (PSL) team Hyderabad Kingsmen took to their social media accounts on Wednesday (April 8) to share a photo post via which they have trolled Babar Azam. Pakistan Super League (PSL) team Hyderabad Kingsmen took to their social media accounts on Wednesday (April 8) to share a photo post via which they have trolled Babar Azam. Soon after the toss of the PSL 2026 match between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Peshawar Zalmi at National Stadium in Karachi, Kingsmen posted a picture of Zalm ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In Yashasvi Jaiswal, India has a truly world-class cricketer. A batter, equipped to do well in all conditions, against all kinds of bowling attacks. Three years into international cricket, there has been no visible chink in his game. However, despite great success in Test cricket, he hasn't quite had the opportunities in white-ball cricket. Compared to the 28 Tests he has played, the left-hander has just 4 ODIs and 23 T20Is to show. This, of course, isn't about his talent alone but also ...Read More >
The unveiling ceremony will be graced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. MCA President Ajinkya Naik will also be present, alongside Apex Council members, office bearers, and others from the cricketing fraternity. The decision to honour these legends was approved by the MCA Apex Council at its meeting held in February. As part of the initiative, the Level 1 Stand below the Press Box at the Wankhede Stadium will be named after former India captain and renowned commentator Ravi Shas ...Read More >
Ashwin says Kohli retiring from Tests boosted his T20 game, cites higher IPL strike rate and technical changes, Pathan credits new backlift for more power and momentum Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Virat Kohli's Test retirement worked out well for his IPL team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), because it exponentially improved his T20 game. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, at the age of 36, concluding a 14-year career in the format. ...Read More >
Hardik Pandya is expected to play a key role for India and for that, they want him to be ready to deliver 10 overs if needed. With an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup, India allrounder Hardik Pandya has reportedly intensified his workload as he prepares for a bigger role with the ball in the one-day setup. Given his history of injuries, Pandya has been careful not to push his body beyond its limits, avoiding the kind of fitness issues that have previously cut short his participation in major inter ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dashing Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman, serving a two-match ban in Pakistan Super League (PSL), has denied reports that he will be retiring from T20 internationals as he is considering migrating to the United States, a news report said on Tuesday. There were reports and claims on social media that Fakhar, who turns 36 on Friday, has shifted his family to the USA and will retire from T20Is. He has also been plagued with fitness issues, including hormone issues, whi ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Capitals (DC) bowling coach Munaf Patel has lavished praise on South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, describing him as a smart, self-aware bowler who understands Indian conditions well and is among the easiest overseas players to work with in the dressing room. Ngidi has filled the void left by Mitchell Starc's absence so far by relying on his deceptive slower balls, which dip late to fox batters. An instance of this was seen in DC's six-wicket win over ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former Australian opener David Warner has landed in serious trouble after being charged with drunk-driving following an incident in Maroubra, Sydney, on Tuesday, according to news.com.au. Warner was pulled over by New South Wales Police and subjected to a random breath test, as reported by Australian media.The test allegedly found that Warner had consumed alcohol above the permitted limit. His blood alcohol reading was recorded at 0.104 - more than double the legal limit in Australia. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer on Monday came out in support of former India allrounder Yuvraj Singh, who recently revealed that he did not receive clear communication from then captain Virat Kohli, head coach Ravi Shastri and selectors while reflecting on his retirement.In a recent interview with Sports Tak, Yuvraj, who played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is, said he did not receive proper communication from Kohli and Shastri and had to approach MS Dhoni for clarity about his fu ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): After finishing as runners-up last season, Punjab Kings have carried their momentum into the IPL 2026 with two consecutive wins, and their spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule believes a positive dressing-room atmosphere is playing a key role in their early success. Speaking to ANI ahead of their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders, Bahutule highlighted the team's steady approach and strong internal culture. "Since last year itself the environment has ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): After finishing as runners-up last season, Punjab Kings have carried their momentum into the IPL 2026 with two consecutive wins, and their spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule believes a positive dressing-room atmosphere is playing a key role in their early success. Also Read | Double Olympic Medallist Blanka Vlasic Named Ambassador for World 10K Bengaluru 2026 Scheduled for April 26. Speaking to ANI ahead of their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders ...Read More >
IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah celebrates a wicket with Sanju Samson during the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, on March 8, 2026. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Sanju Samson became only the third player to score fifties in both the semi-final and final of a T20 World Cup. Samson smashed a brilliant 89 in the T20 World Cup 2026 final to power India to their third T20 World Cup title. Jasprit Bumrah played a key role with the ball in the final, taking 4/15 against New Zealand. Dash ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin observed that Virat Kohli has adjusted his technique over the past two years, moving from a very still and controlled approach in 2024 to a more dynamic and fluid style in 2026. Ashwin feels Kohli is allowing greater bat movement and freedom in his hands, enabling him to play more attacking shots and get into better positions. "Virat was still playing Test cricket in 2024. He was very still, the bat wouldn't move muc ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Rashid Khan remains confident that Gujarat Titans will bounce back despite losing their first two matches of IPL-2026, even as the Afghanistan T20I captain admitted he is unsure about playing the one-off Test against India in June due to concerns over his back.Rashid, who led Gujarat Titans in their previous game against Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad with regular skipper Shubman Gill sidelined due to back spasms, said the team is not far from turning things around.Go Beyond The Boundary ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Mohammed Shami's devastating opening spell and a composed unbeaten 68 from skipper Rishabh Pant guided Lucknow Super Giants to a tense five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. The win at the Uppal stadium on Sunday marked Lucknow's first of the IPL season. Shami's figures of 2-9 from his four overs decimated Hyderabad's top order, reducing them to 26-4. The veteran paceman dismissed dangerous openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head in successive overs to set the tone. Heinric ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 5 (ANI): The battle between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M Chinaswammy Stadium in Bengaluru is set to be a cracker of a contest, with both teams bringing contrasting approaches to powerplay, plenty of star power, fan banter and exciting match ups. Superstars like Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sanju Samson, and Ruturaj Gaikwad will be among the players in focus during the mass ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 5 (ANI): The battle between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M Chinaswammy Stadium in Bengaluru is set to be a cracker of a contest, with both teams bringing contrasting approaches to powerplay, plenty of star power, fan banter and exciting match ups. Superstars like Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sanju Samson, and Ruturaj Gaikwad will be among the players in focus during the mass ...Read More >
Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar believes Chennai Super Kings (CSK) could struggle with their bowling throughout IPL 2026. On Friday, April 3, CSK suffered a five-wicket defeat to Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Batting first, the Super Kings posted 209 for five, riding on Ayush Mhatre's 73, along with useful cameos from Shivam Dube and Sarfaraz Khan. However, their bowlers failed to defend the total as PBKS chased it down with five wickets in hand ...Read More >
Virat Kohli shrugged off London break criticism with humour, reflects on relief and hard work behind last seasons maiden title. Virat Kohli made a strong return to the Indian Premier League (IPL), delivering a match-winning performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Fresh from helping RCB secure their first-ever title last season, Kohli appears determined to continue that success and lead the team's title defence. Interestingly, ...Read More >
CHENNAI: When Glenn Phillips landed in India for the bilateral series in January, the Kiwi knew he could be spending almost five of the next six months in the country. It started with the three ODIs, five T20Is and the T20 World Cup followed by two months at Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League with a brief break in March. If things go as well as it did for him and New Zealand, Phillips could end up being in India till May 31, which is when the final is set to be played. Ask him how the ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli has brushed off jokes about the team fielding five overseas players during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. After India's last ODI series in January, Kohli took a break and has been living with his family in London to stay away from the constant spotlight in India. Also Read | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United, PSL 2026 Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast. In a video ...Read More >
Mumbai: It's been nearly two years since Virat Kohli quit T20Is, and almost a year since he retired from Test cricket. That leaves ODIs as the only form of international cricket Kohli plays for Team India. And, of course, there is IPL in which Kohli has been with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) from the opening season, in 2008. Now in his 19th year for RCB, Kohli arrived for IPL 2026 without too much competitive cricket of late, having last played two-and-a-half months ago, in the home ODI s ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli has brushed off jokes about the team fielding five overseas players during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. After India's last ODI series in January, Kohli took a break and has been living with his family in London to stay away from the constant spotlight in India. In a video shared by the RCB on social media, Kohli shared a light-hearted moment during an interaction with come ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 4: Virat Kohli has reacted to social media chatter calling him an "overseas player" for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, taking it in a light-hearted manner during a fun interaction with content creator Mr. Nags in a video shared by the franchise on Saturday. Even though Kohli now plays only ODIs for India after stepping away from Tests and T20Is, he continues to be widely discussed among fans. The star batter, who has been spending a lo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The former India skipper and Mumbai Indians opener batter Rohit Sharma has started his IPL 2026 campaign with a bang and that has attracted many eyeballs, including the 'Little Master' Sunil Gavaskar, who believes that Sharma's footwork is looking quicker after the change in his physical condition. Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar talked about Rohit's improved fitness and its impact on his batting. "We've all seen the change in Rohit Sharma's physical conditi ...Read More >
Lucknow Super Giants would have hoped for a better start to their IPL campaign in front of their home fans, but things didn't go according to plan against a ruthless Delhi Capitals side. A batting collapse saw them post a modest 141, inviting early criticism over some questionable decisions. Despite a strong fightback with the ball and four quick early wickets, LSG were unable to seize control of the game. An unbeaten 119-run stand between Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs turned the contest on i ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Out of the nine wrestlers represent ...Read More >
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