IPL captains warned for catch rules in captain’s meeting (PTI Photo/ BCCI) IPL team captains have been warned about fielder movement during catches and the officials of BCCI have shared an important update regarding impact player rule ahead of the 2026 season. Teams have been clearly instructed that a catch will only be considered valid…
Virat & Salt in RCB’s Intra Squad Match (Image Credit: RCB/IPL) Virat Kohli smashed a quickfire 45 off just 19 balls in RCB’s second intra-squad match in Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2026. The veteran batter’s intent and form were praised by RCB’s mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik.Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) shared a video on…
Former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has opened up about a period when he “didn’t want to see himself in the mirror” and felt he “was going to die”, describing a breakdown during his time as a commentator that he links to years of racism and colour-based remarks.Sivaramakrishnan, who played 25 international matches for India in…
NEW DELHI: Rinku Singh enjoyed a double bonanza on Tuesday. First, he was handed the vice-captaincy of the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the IPL 2026 season, and then he was appointed as a Regional Sports Officer by the Uttar Pradesh Government. He was handed the appointment letter for the post by UP Chief Minister…
Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: The debate over who is the greatest – Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli – will never be silenced. The question has been asked of many former cricketers, and recently, former India captain Sourav Ganguly found himself in the middle of it.In terms of most international…
Cooper Connolly was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 3 crore during last year’s IPL mini auction. NEW DELHI: Last September in humid Lucknow, Cooper Connolly had a long chat with India A captain Shreyas Iyer. Part of the Australia A squad, Connolly picked Iyer’s brain on tackling spin.The 22-year-old then struck a fluent 70,…
Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) newly appointed chairman of selectors Habibul Bashar said on Tuesday that he wants veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to return to the country and continue playing for at least two more years, with the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind.Shakib, 39, had moved to the United States after the country’s Awami…
NEW DELHI: Chess fans and players have been worried about the upcoming Candidates tournament in Cyprus, mainly due to safety concerns and basic facilities like electricity. The island’s closeness to tensions in West Asia and recent attacks on nearby military bases have raised fears about whether it’s the right place to host such a major…
Ishan Kishan (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan is living his dream at the moment. He waited for his chance, and when it came, he grabbed it with both hands. He performed and is now reaping the rewards of his hard work. Ishan won the 2026 T20 World Cup, bagged two ‘Player of the…
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq’s much-debated bowling action is drawing attention across levels of cricket, with its distinct pause before release now being copied by younger players.Tariq’s action, which includes a visible halt before delivering the ball, has already come under scrutiny, with indirect suggestions of chucking from Australia all-rounder Cameron Green.The trend appeared to have…
