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New Delhi, April 6 – Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble shared a humorous take on being honored with the pavilion end at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium named after him, saying the pavilion end has not been named after Rahul Dravid because either he spent most of his time outside it or because he...

Chennai, April 6 Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has revealed that he could have played the IPL for a bit longer had it not been for a "mentally disturbing" and "painful" phase that he went through during his time with the Chennai Super Kings.On his YouTube show 'Ash Ki Baat', the veteran...

Kolkata, April 5 Yuzvendra Chahal's "dangerous" reputation stems from his relentless work ethic, says Punjab Kings assistant bowling coach Trevor Gonsalves as the experienced leg-spinner eyes another impactful performance against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL clash on Monday.Chahal is the...

New Delhi, April 5 Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar praised Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag for his composure and decision-making in a tense finish against the Gujarat Titans on Saturday, highlighting how leadership played a crucial role in their six-run victory.In a match that went...

April 05, New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Chennai Super Kings in Match 11 of IPL 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.RCB return home after a dominant start to their title defense, having chased down 202 runs in 16 overs in their opening match.Chennai Super Kings...

Mumbai, April 3 – Auqib Nabi, a fast bowler from Jammu and Kashmir, shared his humble beginnings, citing Parvez Rasool and Dale Steyn as inspirations. He also credited Irfan Pathan, a former Indian cricketer, for his debut with the state team. Delhi Capitals' pacer Auqib Nabi discussed his...

Bengaluru, April 3 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vice-captain Jitesh Sharma thanked former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik for helping him during a difficult emotional period, after his father's passing.Jitesh said Karthik encouraged him to take a break and recover emotionally after his...

Bengaluru, April 3 Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma said that the team’s title win last season has only strengthened its desire to achieve lasting success within the franchise. Jitesh remains a key part of RCB. Not only has he impressed with his batting in the last...

Ujjain, April 3 – Indian fast bowler Umesh Yadav visited the iconic Mahakaleshwar Temple with his wife Tanya Wadhwa on Friday morning, where the couple attended the Bhasma Aarti.After the visit, Yadav said that he frequently comes to the temple to seek blessings and believes that no one can...

Bengaluru, April 2 – Former Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik, who has transitioned into a batting coaching role at Royal Challengers Bengaluru after previously representing the franchise, spoke about his role, saying that his job is to understand the needs of each player and help them prepare...

Jabalpur, Apr 1 The Jabalpur Royal Lions acquired the services of veteran pacer Puneet Datey for Rs 10 lakh after a bidding war at the recently concluded MPL T20 auctions.With each team having an auction purse of Rs 50 lakh for a squad composition of 15, Datey emerged as the most sought-after...

New Delhi, April 1 Filming has begun on "Dada", the upcoming biographical movie on Indian cricket legend Sourav Ganguly, with filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane taking on the director's role, the makers announced on Wednesday.Actor Rajkummar Rao will portray Ganguly in the movie, which is produced...

On March 31, in New Delhi, the decision of tennis legend Leander Paes to switch to the BJP after a five-year association with the Trinamool Congress once again brought sportsspersons in politics into the spotlight.While some rose to become cabinet ministers, others achieved mixed results...

Mullanpur, March 30 Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden has praised captain Shubman Gill for his growth as a batter and leader, saying the India star's clarity of thought and modern-day confidence have shaped his evolution at the highest level.GT will face Punjab Kings in their IPL...

Mumbai, March 30 Dismissing the never-ending speculation about his future, experienced Indian batter and Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane says he is playing cricket for personal growth and not to prove a point to the naysayers.The 37-year-old Rahane had stepped down from Mumbai's...

New Delhi, March 29 – Veteran right-handed batter Manish Pandey, who is one of only four players to have featured in every edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008, says his 19-year journey feels like a whirlwind.Pandey will be playing for Kolkata Knight Riders...

Bengaluru, March 29. Former Indian off-spin great Ravichandran Ashwin has reserved special praise for the energy Virat Kohli brought to his batting, saying he "finds him quite bizarre at this age" after the 37-year-old enthralled the home crowd with an unbeaten 69 balls in Royal Challengers...

Bengaluru, March 29 The iconic Virat Kohli believes taking breaks from the game at regular intervals has helped him stay mentally fresh and avoid burnout, as he started the 2026 season by scoring his 28th IPL half-century.Kohli's 69 off 38 balls, with five sixes and as many fours, powered...

San Francisco (California), March 28 Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to make his Major League Cricket debut in June after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns."The San Francisco Unicorns have secured a landmark signing for the 2026 Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC)...

San Francisco, March 28 – Ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to become the first Indian player to compete in Major League Cricket (MLC), after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season.Ashwin was a member of the Indian team that won the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013...