Shivam steers Dragons to convincing victory 

Shivam Singh starred in Dindigul Dragons’ win against Lyca Kovai Kings in the opening match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League in Coimbatore on Thursday. | Photo Credit: M. PERIASAMY Shivam Singh’s unbeaten half-century (82 n.o., 50b, 5×4, 5×6) powered Dindigul Dragons to a convincing seven-wicket win over Lyca Kovai Kings in the opening match of TNPL-9 at the Sri Ramakrishna … Read more

We have a perfect mix of experience and talent: Gill

Shubman Gill during the press conference in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini As he gears up for his maiden Test series as the captain of the Indian team, Shubman Gill knows that he has big shoes to fill in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who retired from the format recently. But … Read more

India yet to take a call on which three Tests Bumrah will play

The England tour marks the first challenge for the Gill-Gambhir combination. | Photo Credit: Emmanuel Yogini The Indian team management is yet to decide which three Tests Jasprit Bumrah will feature in the upcoming five-match series in England, but head coach Gautam Gambhir and newly-appointed captain Shubman Gill made it clear that there’s enough depth … Read more

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Senanayake indicted for match-fixing

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake. File | Photo Credit: AP Former Sri Lankan off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake has been indicted by the Hambantota High Court for attempting to lure a fellow player for match-fixing during the 2020 Lanka Premier League (LPL) . The Attorney General’s Department said this becomes the first such indictment of a … Read more

Beyond tragic: Tendulkar condoles Chinnaswamy stampede deaths

Sachin Tendulkar. File | Photo Credit: PTI Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar has offered his condolences on the loss of 11 lives in a stampede outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB’s IPL victory celebrations, describing the incident as “beyond tragic”. Apart from 11 deaths, more than 30 were injured in a stampede outside the popular … Read more

BAI injects bigger finance to boost badminton

BAI president Himanta Biswa Sarma said these grants will help State Associations in enhancing their existing programs. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Keeping in tune with the fast growth of the sport across the country, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has sanctioned bigger financial incentives to boost the game. In its Annual General Meeting … Read more

IPL 2025 | Coach Flower heaps praise on RCB skipper Patidar

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Rajat Patidar didn’t allow the pressure of leading stalwarts likes Virat Kohli affect him and exuded calmness according to coach Andy Flower. | Photo Credit: PTI Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower hailed captain Rajat Patidar for excelling in a tricky job. “One of the most impressive things about Rajat … Read more

Ecstatic fans line up streets to welcome IPL champions RCB in Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru team was received by State’s Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at the airport on June 4, 2025. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Newly-crowned IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru touched base at the Garden City on Wednesday (June 4, 2025) afternoon amid a roaring welcome from waiting fans, who lined up the streets … Read more

IPL 2025: Full list of prize money for teams and players as RCB gets ₹20 crore for winning first title

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Rajat Patidar with secretary of the BCCI, Devajit Saikia after winning the Indian Premier League IPL Final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India on June 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Newly crowned IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have received ₹20 crore for winning the 18th … Read more

IPL 2025: Karnataka CM to felicitate champions RCB at Vidhana Soudha; no open-bus parade, celebrations planned at Chinnaswamy Stadium

  RCB won their maiden title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings in the final at Ahmedabad on Tuesday, ending an 18-year wait | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI The Karnataka Government will host a grand felicitation ceremony on Wednesday (June 4, 2025) for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, which won its maiden IPL title after … Read more

England pacer Gus Atkinson doubtful for first Test against India

England’s Gus Atkinson. File | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters England fast bowler Gus Atkinson is doubtful for the first Test against India starting June 20 at Leeds due to a hamstring injury, according to a report. India and England will engage in five Test matches over the next couple of months. “Bowler Gus … Read more

IPL 2025 awards: Suryakumar Yadav crowned MVP; Emerging Player of the Season, Orange Cap, Purple Cap winners announced

Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Mumbai Indians’ (MI) dynamic batter Suryakumar Yadav was crowned the Most Valuable Player of the Season, while Gujarat Titans’ (GT) consistent top-order star Sai Sudharsan was adjudged the Emerging Player of the Season following the conclusion of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) … Read more

A brook that washes over the root of cricket intelligence

Harry Brook is congratulated for his 25th Test cap by Joe Root prior to the Rothesay Test Match between England and Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge on May 22, 2025 in Nottingham, England. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Joe Root who had just made his highest one day international score as England won the series against … Read more

Pat Cummins Interview: T20 cricket is at the mercy of form

Having redefined power hitting in T20 cricket last season and strengthening its batting unit in the auctions, Sunrisers Hyderabad went into the 2025 Indian Premier League campaign as one of the title favourites. It began the season by scoring the second-highest total ever (286 vs Rajasthan Royals) and closed it with the third biggest (278 … Read more

Satwik-Chirag lead charge as Indian shuttlers eye glory in Indonesia

Indian Badminton players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. File | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Former champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will look to keep their comeback story on track as they spearhead India’s challenge at the $1,450,000 Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament, beginning in Jakarta on Tuesday (June 3, 2025). The former … Read more

IPL 2025: Inexperience cost us a bit but young group will win a lot in future, says Punjab Kings’ coach Ponting

Punjab Kings’ Head Coach Ricky Ponting receives an award during the presentation ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the championship. | Photo Credit: PTI Head coach Ricky Ponting conceded that Punjab Kings lacked little bit of experience … Read more

IPL 2025: Uncapped Indian players who stole the limelight this year

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) witnessed numerous players who are yet to play an international match making a significant impact, with some players scoring centuries, while others excelled in taking wickets and showcasing their all-round capabilities. Notably, some participants were as young as 14 and 17 years old, generating considerable excitement … Read more