RCB icons Virat Kohli, AB de Villers and Chris Gayle (Image: X) Virat Kohli opened up on the deep emotional bond he shares with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, explaining how the franchise not only shaped his own cricketing journey but also helped global stars like AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle become iconic figures among Indian…
Another breach in IPL’s code of conduct, MI’s batting coach Keiron Pollard penalised by BCCI during Mumbai’s thrilling win against Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. Pollard has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee and received a demerit point, marking a formal addition to his disciplinary record.The offence falls under…
Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: When will Hardik Pandya return? How serious is his injury? When will the Mumbai Indians captain be back in action? These are some of the questions dominating social media as Pandya has now missed three consecutive matches for Mumbai Indians.Sidelined with a back spasm, Pandya first missed Mumbai…
PBKS head coach in long discussion with Preity Zinta (Image: X) Punjab Kings saw their playoff hopes take another major hit after slumping to a fifth consecutive defeat, with co-owner Preity Zinta and head coach Ricky Ponting engaged in a lengthy discussion following the heartbreaking loss.Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 wickets…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Nearly two years after stepping away from T20Is and a year after bidding farewell to Tests, Virat Kohli continues to show that the competitive spirit burns undiminished.After consecutive ducks had briefly raised questions, he responded on Wednesday night in the only way he knows — with a statement innings. And…
Wrong to remove Sreejesh in just 15 months: Felix (Image: X) KOLKATA: Former India hockey captain Jude Felix came down hard on Hockey India, criticising its handling of PR Sreejesh’s exit and calling it “wrong” to remove him barely 15 months into the role.Felix, who took charge of the junior men’s team in 2017, was…
Jasprit Bumrah (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Since making his debut for Mumbai Indians in 2013, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been an integral part of the franchise. Over the years, he has played 157 matches for MI and picked up 186 wickets. But during Thursday’s IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala, Bumrah…
Nikhat Zareen (Image credit: X) PATIALA: Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen suffered a heartbreaking exit from boxing selection trials for the upcoming CWG and Asian Games on Thursday. But beyond the disappointment of defeat, Nikhat revealed the physical and mental toll of a chaotic two-week build-up that she described as “torturous” for boxers.Competing in the…
Tilak Varma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The celebration, leap, exultation and winning gesture towards the Mumbai Indians dugout said it all for Tilak Varma as he guided Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday.The defeat was…
Punjab Kings’ Marco Jansen and skipper Shreyas Iyer reacts after the match. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer did not hide his disappointment after they slumped to a fifth successive defeat in IPL 2026, calling the latest loss to Mumbai Indians “a tough pill to swallow”.Already eliminated, MI chased down 201 with…
