NEW DELHI: England cricketer Dawid Malan has sparked a fresh debate with a bold suggestion: allow a limited, controlled form of ball tampering in cricket. His idea isn’t about breaking rules completely, but about tweaking them to make the game more balanced between bat and ball—especially in modern formats where batters dominate.Speaking on BBC’s Strategic…
Sanju Samson (Photo by BCCI) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson returned to form in style, smashing a brilliant unbeaten 115 to guide Chennai Super Kings to their first win of IPL 2026, defeating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. After a few quiet games, Samson led from the front, while the bowlers, led by Jamie Overton, sealed…
Shivang Kumar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shivang Kumar’s journey to the IPL isn’t the usual story of a smooth rise through the ranks. The 23-year-old spinner from Moradabad made his debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier this season, but what makes his story stand out is a mix of bold decisions, setbacks, and a surprising source…
Ankita Raina (Photo by DLTA) NEW DELHI: When this writer spoke to the Indian team ahead of Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie in New Delhi, Ankita Raina categorically pointed out that she wasn’t done playing singles. She was right. The 33-year-old had played as recently as March 23 at the W15 in…
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer, left, celebrates his fifty (AP Photo) Shreyas Iyer once again proved his worth as a leader and batter, guiding Punjab Kings to a commanding six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match on Saturday.After an astute captaincy display in the field and a clinical finishing knock, Shreyas remained unbeaten…
Shashank Singh (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) MULLANPUR: In a game dominated by big hits and rapid shifts in momentum, it was a quieter moment of trust that stood out. Shreyas Iyer, reading the situation rather than the script, turned to part-timer Shashank Singh for an over at a time when Sunrisers openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis…
Man casually walks into JLN track (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India is facing sharp criticism after a shocking incident stole the spotlight during a junior race in New Delhi. During the Indian Athletics Series-3 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, a man casually walked onto the track in the middle of a junior…
Ayush Mhatre (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings pulled off a rare and controversial tactical move during their IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, leaving fans stunned. In the final overs of a high-scoring innings at Chepauk, CSK decided to retire out youngster Ayush Mhatre…
Chennai Super Kings’ Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Sanju Samson roared back to form with a stunning century for Chennai Super Kings against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, marking a decisive return to rhythm after a slow start to his new franchise career. After being traded from Rajasthan Royals to CSK, Samson had endured…
Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings delivered a record-breaking performance in the IPL, becoming the first team in T20 cricket history to successfully chase 200-plus totals 10 times. Their latest feat came in a thrilling six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, as Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a composed unbeaten 69.Chasing a…
