File photo of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. The majority stake in Rajasthan Royals was acquired by industrialist Lakshmi N. Mittal, his son Aditya Mittal and Adar Poonawalla in a deal valued at USD 1.65 billion. The transaction represents the enterprise value of the Royals’ men’s franchise as well as the associated teams Paarl Royals and…
KL Rahul (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: KL Rahul has been in top form in IPL 2026. Wrist work, flicks, no-look sixes, dancing down the track and launching the ball over deep mid-wicket – the tournament has showcased every shot in his armoury. Rahul is the highest run-getter for Delhi Capitals this season and the…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians received a timely boost on the field with a crucial win in IPL 2026, but concerns around captain Hardik Pandya continue to linger after he missed the clash against Lucknow Super Giants due to a back spasm. MI opener Ryan Rickelton offered the latest update, admitting uncertainty over the severity of…
Sunil Gavaskar and Jasprit Bumrah (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah is enduring a torrid IPL 2026 season. The bowler known for dismantling any batting line-up in the world is currently struggling for wickets. Ten matches and just three wickets – that sums up Bumrah’s campaign so far, and it has been one of…
Darren Jason Watkins Jr and Virat Kohli Internet sensation IShowSpeed has once again taken social media by storm — this time with a cricket bat and ball — after a viral video showed him calling out to Virat Kohli in his trademark high-energy style.The clip, reportedly shot in the Caribbean, features Speed attempting a rather…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: When will MS Dhoni play? Will he feature today? What is the status of his injury? These questions continue to dominate social media, with CSK fans eager to see their superstar in action. Dhoni is yet to play a game this season due to a calf injury, and…
Salil Arora (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: A young batter taking on Jasprit Bumrah for the first time would usually show signs of nerves, tension, or even a bit of fear. But 23-year-old Salil Arora showed none of that during the IPL 2026 fixture between SRH and MI. What stood out instead was his fearless…
NEW DELHI: Jason Holder has sent a strong message to the rest of the Indian Premier League teams after Gujarat Titans notched up their third straight win, insisting the team is still far from its peak despite building serious momentum in the playoff race.Gujarat Titans edged past league leaders Punjab Kings by four wickets in…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (R) and Jacob Bethell (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young England batter Jacob Bethell is making the most of his time at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, drawing inspiration from one of the game’s modern greats, Virat Kohli, as he continues to grow in stature during IPL 2026.Bethell, who has stepped up in…
NEW DELHI: Former skipper Rohit Sharma won hearts after an accidental incident during a Mumbai Indians training session ahead of a crucial IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants.Rohit, who is working his way back from injury, was batting in the nets when a shot inadvertently struck a ground staff member on Sunday. What followed,…