Mohammed Shami (Image credit: LSG) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants bowling coach Bharat Arun stood close to the stumps and threw the ball to the experienced Mohammed Shami. The veteran grabbed the ball, took his run-up, breathed fire, and did what he does best – destroyed the stumps with lethal yorkers.Shami is now 35, and…
Captains of 10 IPL teams (Photo Credit: IPL) The captains of all IPL teams are set to meet with officials from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on March 25 to discuss a range of key issues, including the Impact Player rule and the code of conduct. However, the primary focus is…
Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Prithvi Shaw and Mukesh Kumar (Image credit: Delhi Capitals/IPL) The acquisitions made at the auction table have added depth to the Delhi Capitals squad. Here’s where they stand… Watch Impact Player Rule: Game-changer or all-rounder killer? Strength: Lower-middle order looks menacing. Addition of David Miller brings in experience. Tristian Stubbs, Ashutosh…
Yash Dayal (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) BENGALURU : Putting speculation around Yash Dayal to rest, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s director of cricket Mo Bobat on Tuesday confirmed that the leftarm pacer will not be part of this season’s IPL. Dayal, who has been dealing with legal issues, has not joined the RCB squad, which began training at…
RCB won the 2025 IPL trophy. Few teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have commanded as much attention and frustration as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). From their inception in 2008 as one of the most expensive franchises, RCB built a reputation on star power, loyal fan support and near misses. Owned initially by Vijay…
England batter Ben Duckett has pulled out of the Indian Premier League 2026, informing Delhi Capitals of his decision on Tuesday.Duckett, who was bought for Rs 2 crore at the auction, was in contention to open the batting alongside KL Rahul. However, he has decided not to take part in the season.His withdrawal could lead…
Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu (Photos by PTI) NEW DELHI: India have announced their squads for the upcoming Thomas and Uber Cup, with a mix of experienced stars and young talent set to compete in Denmark next month. Lakshya Sen, fresh off his All England runner-up finish, will lead the men’s team, while PV Sindhu…
Virat Kohli in new RCB jersey Few franchises in the Indian Premier League have built a brand as powerful and enduring as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). At the heart of that rise stands Virat Kohli, whose association with the team since 2008 has defined its identity.Kohli’s loyalty to the franchise, having never represented another IPL…
NEW DELHI: Three-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday announced Rinku Singh as vice captain of the franchise ahead of IPL 2026.“God’s plan has a new chapter,” KKR posted on X.Ajinkya Rahane will lead the franchise in the upcoming season.Earlier, KKR also roped in left-arm pacer Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for an injured Akash…
Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2025. Royal Challengers Bengaluru was the second-most-expensive franchise when the BCCI sold the original eight teams in the IPL. Vijay Mallya bought the Bengaluru franchise for $111.6 million (Rs 446.40 crore; $1 = Rs 40 then) in 2008, just behind the $111.90 million that Reliance Industries paid…
