Lucknow Super Giants’s Mayank Yadav celebrates (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has made it clear that IPL 2026 could be a defining season for Mayank Yadav, urging the young pacer to justify the faith shown in him by Lucknow Super Giants. Mayank burst onto the scene in IPL 2024 with raw pace,…
Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Ajinkya Rahane has a significant point to prove heading into IPL 2026, especially in addressing long-standing doubts about his game beyond the powerplay.Rahane led Kolkata Knight Riders from the front with the bat in IPL 2025, finishing as their top run-scorer….
Kylian Mbappe (Getty Images) Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday denied media reports that claimed Real Madrid examined the wrong leg when the France star sustained a knee injury late last year.The soccer show “After Foot” on French broadcaster RMC Sport reported this week that the Spanish club had initially scanned his right knee, rather than the…
Abhishek Sharma (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has come down heavily on Abhishek Sharma despite India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, questioning the opener’s focus and discipline after what he termed an inconsistent campaign.Abhishek endured a mixed tournament in his maiden World Cup appearance. After starting with three consecutive ducks, he…
India’s Head Coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) The Delhi High Court has directed major tech platforms, including Google, Meta, and Amazon, to remove objectionable online content that allegedly misuses the name and identity of former India cricketer and current head coach Gautam Gambhir for commercial gain.A single-judge bench led by Justice Jyoti Singh observed that…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) New Delhi: Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer in IPL history, and his consistency over the years has firmly established him as one of the greatest the tournament has ever witnessed. After years of near misses, Kohli finally fulfilled his long-standing dream of lifting the IPL trophy in 2025 with…
File Pics: Vijay Mallya and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru owner Vijay Mallya has broken his silence after the landmark sale of the IPL franchise, calling it an emotional moment and insisting that RCB “will always remain a part of my DNA.” His post on X struck a nostalgic tone, revisiting the…
Pakistan Super League trophy: (Image credit: PSL) The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 begins under unusual circumstances, with the tournament returning to a closed-door, broadcast-first model due to the ongoing regional crisis. With rising fuel costs and government advisories restricting travel, the Pakistan Cricket Board has taken the tough call to stage the league without…
File Pic: Pat Cummins (R) and Ishan Kishan during IPL 2025. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia skipper Pat Cummins has offered an encouraging update on his recovery from a back injury, revealing that he is targeting a return midway through the IPL 2026 season while backing Ishan Kishan to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in his absence.Go…
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag (Getty Images) TOI presents an IPL 2026 pre-season Dream XI to challenge the Suryakumar Yadav-led World Cup-winning squad.With four overseas players and a core of Indian talent, the TOI XI blends explosive Powerplay hitters, a versatile middle order and multi-dimensional bowlers:PHIL SALT (RCB; overseas) Edges out Travis Head. Salt played…
