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

Krunal Pandya spills beans about conversation with brother Hardik after RCB’s maiden IPL triumph

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Krunal Pandya being presented an award during the presentation ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Krunal Pandya, who was named Player of the Match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 18th edition final against Punjab … Read more

Royal Challengers Bengaluru wins IPL title after 18 years

From being a three-time runner-up, RCB finally scaled the peak to lay claim on the IPL trophy. Seventeen editions of yearning and heartbreak turned into unadulterated joy for the massive fanbase as RCB shut out Punjab Kings by six runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday (June 3, 2025).  Virat … Read more

A brook that washes over the root of cricket intelligence

Joe Root who had just made his highest one day international score as England won the series against the West Indies said of new skipper Harry Brook. “He led the team really well.” A fine endorsement from a senior player. Then he added, “He might not always be the most intelligent away from cricket, but … Read more

Indian Premier League 2025 finals: IPL season 18 finals; Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on June 3, 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar and his Punjab Kings counterpart Shreyas Iyer seen during the toss of the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad on June 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bowl first during the IPL 2025 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru … Read more

It’s a good sign, best is yet to come: Satwik-Chirag on semifinal finish at Singapore Open

File photo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Indian men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were pleased with the way they challenged their higher-ranked opponents despite not being at their physical best, marking a promising comeback at the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament here on … Read more

McGrath’s former trainer Chevell to work at MRF Pace Foundation

Chevell  was instrumental in keeping McGrath fit in his long career. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU The MRF Pace Foundation, headed by its Director of Coaching Glenn McGrath, has brought in Australian trainer Kevin Chevell to work with its trainees this year. Chevell, a former left-arm pacer who played for Western Australia, worked with McGrath … Read more

UTT | Contrasting victories for Goa Challengers and Dabang Delhi  

Dabang Delhi rode on captain G. Sathiyan’s exploits to outplay Jaipur Patriots. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Defending champion Goa Challengers and last year’s finalist Dabang Delhi TTC began their Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6 campaign with wins in contrasting fashion on the opening day at the EKA Arena here on Saturday. Goa Challengers — … Read more

Daily Quiz | On IPL finals and champions

Daily Quiz | On IPL finals and champions M. Bisla of Kolkata Knight Riders, who played a title-winning innings against CSK START THE QUIZ 1 / 7 | 2025 will see a new champion. Apart from Rajasthan Royals in 2008 (inaugural edition), which other team triumphed in its debut season? 2 / 7 | The … Read more

Anil Kumble begins new innings as ambassador for forests and wildlife

Former Indian cricket team captain Anil Kumble was recently appointed ambassador of the Karnataka Forest Department and for wildlife conservation. | Photo Credit: DEEPAK SALVI Former Indian cricket team captain Anil Kumble, who was recently appointed ambassador of the Karnataka Forest Department and for wildlife conservation, said that he would work with the department for … Read more

UTT juniors | Ananya puts U Mumba on top

Ananya Muralidharan beat Divyanshi Bhowmick 11-3, 11-10, 2-11 in the girls’ match to eke out a 5-4 victory for U Mumba TT over Stanley’s Chennai Lions in the Dream UTT juniors table tennis tournament at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Prateek Tulsani had beaten Siddhanth Dhariwal in the first rubber to put U … Read more

King Shreyas’ experience, nous, acumen and ability to the fore

Quickly: Beyond both representing their respective countries, what is the iconic, unforgettable, eminently forgettable (for the two protagonists, that is) common thread that binds Ollie Pope and Washington Sundar together? If you said embarrassingly having their stumps splattered by magical yorkers from Jasprit Bumrah, allow yourself a pat on the back. Or not, really. After … Read more

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to fight for new governing body

File photo of Olympic champion Imane Khelif | Photo Credit: Reuters Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in upcoming events with the sport’s new governing body. World Boxing announced mandatory sex testing for all athletes Friday. The governing body specifically mentioned Khelif when announcing the policy, saying the Algerian … Read more

It is important for us to stay in the present: Rajat Patidar

RCB Captain Rajat Patidar during a practice session on the eve of the final. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans are a patient and loyal lot. Seventeen IPL editions have gone without the ultimate prize, but the support base has remained hopeful and enthusiastic. Expectations are high as RCB hopes to break … Read more

Key to Bumrah’s longevity is the other bowlers around him: McGrath

Right attitude: McGrath added that new India Test captain Gill has good composure. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU As India gears up for the five-match Test series in England starting later this month, former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath feels India’s pace attack needs to step up and reduce the burden on spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. “Bumrah … Read more