Cricket

Mohammed Shami (Pic credit: LSG) NEW DELHI: Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami has made it clear that retirement is far from his mind, insisting he will only step away from international cricket the day he feels “bored” — not because of age, selection snubs, or injuries.The 35-year-old, who last played for India during their triumphant…

A 76-year-old British broadcast engineer working with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches was found dead in his hotel room in south Mumbai, police said on Tuesday.As per news agency PTI report, the deceased, identified as Jan William Langford, was discovered unconscious in his room…

Khaleel Ahmed and Ravindra Jadeja (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: It was a night of emotions, memories and closure as Ravindra Jadeja found himself at the heart of a touching moment following Rajasthan Royals’ emphatic eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at Guwahati.While Rajasthan dominated the contest on the field,…

Ravindra Jadeja (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign in dominant fashion, registering a crushing eight-wicket win over five-time champions Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Monday.During the high-intensity clash, among several key moments, one that stood out was Ravindra Jadeja’s animated celebration after…

Suryakumar Yadav (Pic credit: SKY’s X post) MUMBAI: Quite a few fans were surprised to see India’s T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav playing as an impact substitute in the Mumbai Indians’ IPL opener against Kolkata Knight Riders here on Sunday, but MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene put a lid on speculation, saying it was merely a…

Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden (Video grab) NEW CHANDIGARH: There is a particular sound that has come to define the IPL evening these days — not the applause of a boundary, but the thud of a ball disappearing several rows back, followed by a collective murmur that asks: How far did that go?In this version…

Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, two batters often overlooked in India’s T20I setup, will lead Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively in a high-stakes IPL clash on Tuesday, both aiming to make a strong statement.Gill enters a crucial phase in his T20 career. Despite being among the…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: IPL) The third day of the Indian Premier League 2026 witnessed a sensational start for Rajasthan Royals as teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered on his growing reputation with a blistering half-century to script a dominant eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on Monday.All eyes were on the 15-year-old prodigy,…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is proving unstoppable. When he is in full flow, no bowling attack can prevent him from going all guns blazing – and that was evident on Monday night. After a power-packed performance by Rajasthan Royals bowlers restricted Chennai Super Kings to a modest…

Shaheen Afridi, Sikandar Raza accused of security breach for “forcefully escorting” 4 visitors into hotel room Fresh controversy hit the Pakistan Super League as Lahore Qalandars all-rounder Sikandar Raza and pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi were accused of breaching hotel security protocols after four “unauthorised” visitors reportedly entered the team’s hotel room. According to a Punjab…