One of the oft-used cliches is that the IPL is a marathon, not a sprint. Delhi Capitals will ruefully agree – after all, they won their first four matches in a canter yet failed to make even a serious push for the Playoffs. It’s also said regularly that while batters win matches, bowlers win tournaments. … Read more
Dindigul Dragons players R. Ashwin and B. Indrajith at a practice session ahead of the TNPL match against Lyca Kovai Kings on Thursday. | Photo Credit: M. PERIASAMY The IPL might have just ended less than 48 hours ago, but T20 league action will continue in the country when the ninth edition of the … Read more
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
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
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
Vaibhav Suryavanshi. File | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy The entire nation was in awe when 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar scored a century in an IPL match in April 2025, making him the youngest player to do so. However, coaches, psychologists, and child rights activists have raised an important question: is there a child protection … Read more
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
Their long-cherished dream finally realised, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, has now set his sights on claiming a second successive IPL title next year and urged his players to “get addicted to winning.” RCB ended 18 years of wait to win an IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in … Read more
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’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
Vaibhav Suryavanshi. File | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy The entire nation was in awe when 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar scored a century in an IPL match in April 2025, making him the youngest player to do so. However, coaches, psychologists, and child rights activists have raised an important question: is there a child protection … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
Royal Challengers Bengaluru is no longer the bridesmaid. 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 … Read more
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
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
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans celebrating on Church Street after the team won the IPL 2025 trophy, in Bengaluru on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR Seventeen years, one prayer — and it was finally answered on Tuesday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won its maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title … Read more
Virat Kohli celebrates with former RCB teammate AB de Villiers after the final. | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji When Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed the deal against Punjab Kings, Virat Kohli fell to the ground. Overcome with emotion, he buried his face in the turf, before his delighted teammates rushed in to mob him. Having spent … Read more
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
Reeth Rishya made it a memorable debut for PBG Pune Jaguars as it got the better of U Mumba TT in the UTT season 6 clash in Ahmedabad on Sunday, June 1, 2025. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Maharashtra derby lived up to its billing and offered the Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6 its … Read more
Reigning world champion D Gukesh finally got his revenge on Magnus Carlsen, defeating the No.1 player for the first time in a classical game in Round 6 of Norway Chess on Sunday. | Photo Credit: X@NorwayChess Reigning world champion D Gukesh finally got his revenge on Magnus Carlsen, defeating the No.1 player for the first … Read more
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
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
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
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