As the countdown to the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) begins, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) arrive at the new season carrying one of the league’s most colourful and fluctuating histories, marked by iconic title wins, bold leadership calls, dramatic rebuilds and, most recently, a return to dominance. Since the league’s inception, KKR have embodied…
Mumbai Indians team members celebrate their team’s win over Delhi Capitals during the 2025 IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium on May 21, 2025, in Mumbai, India. (Getty Images) Mumbai Indians, the most successful team in the Indian Premier League with five titles along with CSK, announced on Saturday their…
Sarfaraz Khan has sent out a bold statement on his form ahead of the Ranji Trophy match against Pondicherry (Image via X/Screengrab) Mumbai: This is turning out to be an indifferent season for Sarfaraz Khan. For a man who has scored 16 hundreds in first-class cricket and boasts of an average of 63.10 and a…
Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings will headline the bidding wars at the IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, with the biggest purses in hand. (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings are set to headline the bidding battles at next month’s IPL mini-auction in Abu…
Jannik Sinner defeated Alex Alex de Minaur to reach the title clash at the ATP World Tour Finals. (AP/PTI) Jannik Sinner booked his place in the ATP Finals championship match for the third straight year, extending his flawless run in Turin with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Alex de Minaur. The semi-final had its tense…
Morne Morkel admitted the team did not anticipate such rapid wear and tear. (Getty Imges) NEW DELHI: India bowling coach Morne Morkel acknowledged that the team was “surprised” by how quickly the Eden Gardens pitch “deteriorated” after a dramatic second day that saw 15 wickets fall and the opening Test tilt strongly in India’s favour.Resuming…
Shubman Gill was in considerable pain and underwent scans and routine assessment at the medical facility. (PTI Photo) India Test captain Shubman Gill was taken to a hospital in Kolkata after there was no relief from the neck pain. It is understood that Gill had a neck brace on when he left the Eden Gardens…
The pitch at Eden Gardens in Kolkata has been at the center of discussion, but for the wrong reasons. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) The surface at Eden Gardens once again became the centre of conversation, overshadowing the cricket on display during the first India–South Africa Test. With the match racing towards an early finish by the…
Rishabh Pant stepped in as skipper after Shubman Gill did not feature in South Africa’s second innings (Images via AP) Rishabh Pant found himself in a new role with added responsibility on Day 2 of the first Test at Eden Gardens, taking charge of the field after regular captain Shubman Gill retired hurt early in…
Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers on Day 2 as he registered 4/29 in 13 overs. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Ravindra Jadeja delivered a decisive spell on a difficult Eden Gardens surface, leaving South Africa struggling at 93/7 in their second innings at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test. With the visitors ahead…
