Cricket

Sam Curran and Dasun Shanaka (Agency Image) Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara has expressed disappointment over the absence of Sam Curran from the IPL 2026 season, calling it a significant setback for the franchise. The England all-rounder has been ruled out due to a groin injury just days before the tournament begins.In response, the…

DC’s Axar Patel (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, Axar Patel has voiced his dissatisfaction with the Impact Player rule, admitting that he is personally not a fan of the regulation. The Delhi Capitals skipper believes the rule diminishes the value of all-rounders in the tournament, which begins on March…

The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), set to begin on March 26, faces uncertainty after a warning was issued by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to foreign players against participation in the tournament. The Jamaat-ul-Ahrar faction of the group has advised overseas players to withdraw from the tournament, citing security concerns.The development comes…

Virat Kohli and Sahibzada Farhan (PTI Photo) Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan was on Monday named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2026 after a record-breaking campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, where he surpassed a long-standing mark set by Virat Kohli.Farhan was the standout batter of the…

Sakshi Dhoni and Suresh Raina (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Suresh Raina has long been a core pillar of Chennai Super Kings, playing a key role in the franchise’s title triumphs over the years. Fondly known as Mr IPL among fans, Raina was inducted into CSK’s inaugural Hall of Fame. The franchise honoured his immense…

Arjun Tendulkar and Ashwin (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: With Lucknow Super Giants already boasting a star-studded pace arsenal, Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar, may struggle for opportunities in his new team, according to former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin. LSG have Mayank Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan and Akash…

Kuldeep Yadav at TOISA 2025 in Lucknow. LUCKNOW: Kuldeep Yadav has been a cornerstone of India’s spin attack since his arrival, maintaining the same calm, team-first attitude whether on the field or on the bench. Speaking on the sidelines of TOISA, the Kanpur-born wrist spinner reflected on his journey, recent highs and what lies ahead….

Chennai Super Kings inducted former India all-rounder Suresh Raina and Australia great Matthew Hayden into their first-ever Hall of Fame during the ‘Roar’26’ fan event at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The ceremony celebrated the legacy of two players who played key roles in shaping CSK’s identity over the years. Several former players, including Muttiah Muralitharan,…

MS Dhoni (Image credit: CSK) NEW DELHI: Not just the fans, even the players were left entertained – and MS Dhoni himself produced a priceless reaction after Michael Hussey smashed a six during an exhibition match at Chepauk. The game, featuring former CSK stars against the current squad, drew a packed crowd of supporters in…

Hardik Pandya at ‘MI MIX’ fan event on Sunday. (Pic credit: MI’s X post) MUMBAI: The cricketing fraternity, today, acknowledges Hardik Pandya as one of the finest white-ball allrounders in the game, but when Mumbai Indians first spotted him in domestic cricket, he was just a hardworking youngster from Baroda, who only knew how to…