Heinrich Klaasen (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Having stepped away from a thriving international career to focus on the franchise circuit, former South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen believes it is time T20 cricket is viewed almost as a separate sport — one in which professional leagues can flourish and help globalise cricket.The hard-hitting batter said cricketers…
Gianni Infantino. (AFP Photo) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite recent geopolitical tensions involving Israel and the United States.The announcement came during Infantino’s address at the 76th FIFA Congress held in Vancouver, where he emphasized football’s role in promoting unity across a divided world….
Kagiso Rabada and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Every bowler relishes the chance to dismiss Virat Kohli, and his wicket remains one of the most prized in cricket. During the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Kagiso Rabada struck early, removing Kohli in just…
NEW DELHI: In an embarrassing incident, two Sri Lanka Under-19 men’s cricketers have been arrested over allegations of filming people bathing inside a hotel in Colombo. The incident reportedly took place at a hotel in Narahenpita where the players were staying, according to ESPNcricinfo.The cricketers were taken into custody earlier this week after women staying…
Virat Kohli and umpire (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: A dramatic moment unfolded during the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as Virat Kohli appeared to lose his cool and was seen in an animated exchange with the on-field umpire.The incident took place in the eighth…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Thursday reclaimed the top spot in the IPL 2026 Purple Cap race for the highest wicket-taker this season. Bhuvneshwar returned impressive figures of 3 for 28 in four overs against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as he (352) became…
Mitchell Starc (Video grab) NEW DELHI: There is finally some good news for Delhi Capitals ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals — and it revolves around the much-anticipated return of Mitchell Starc.Delhi’s bowling coach Munaf Patel confirmed that the left-arm quick is available for selection after recovering from injury, though stopped…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has thrown his weight behind teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting that performances at the highest level should matter more than age.Dhawan was full of praise for the youngster’s fearless approach, especially against top-quality bowlers, highlighting how rare such confidence is at such an early…
NEW DELHI: If we talk about the best turnaround by a team in IPL history, it has to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who staged a historic comeback in the IPL 2024 season. With 1-7 in their first eight matches, RCB went on to win six consecutive games and made an entry into the playoffs in…
NEW DELHI: A day after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cheekily dismissed the bizarre “AI chip in bat” theory, another moment involving the teenage sensation has taken the internet by storm — this time courtesy of Jos Buttler.Speaking on a podcast alongside Stuart Broad, Buttler revealed he had jokingly texted Jofra Archer to ask if the 15-year-old prodigy…
