Punjab Kings’ Skipper Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photo) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer remained calm and reflective after his side slipped to consecutive defeats, insisting that the team is still in a strong position despite the setback.Speaking after the loss to Gujarat Titans, Iyer felt that 163 was a competitive total given the nature of the…
Sai Sudharsan (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans pulled off a tense four-wicket win over Punjab Kings in the IPL on Sunday, thanks to a calm half-century from Sai Sudharsan and a strong bowling performance from Mohammed Siraj, Jason Holder and Kagiso Rabada. Chasing 164 on a slightly difficult pitch, Gujarat crossed the finish line…
Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo (AP Photo/Dave Thompson) Manchester United secured a dramatic 3-2 win over rivals Liverpool FC on Sunday to confirm their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. The match at Old Trafford had everything — early dominance from United, a Liverpool comeback and a late winner from Kobbie Mainoo that sealed an…
Gujarat Titans’ Mohammed Siraj celebrates with teammates (PTI Photo) Gujarat Titans are setting the benchmark with pace this season, leading the charts for most wickets by pacers using short balls in IPL 2026. With 29 wickets, GT are comfortably ahead of the rest, underlining how effectively their quicks have used bounce and hard lengths to…
Sir Alex Ferguson (Getty Images) Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was admitted to hospital on Sunday after feeling unwell ahead of the club’s Premier League clash against Liverpool FC at Old Trafford. The 84-year-old football legend, who still regularly attends Manchester United matches both home and away, had arrived at the stadium to…
Chennai Super Kings reignited their IPL 2026 campaign with a crucial eight-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians. This win, driven by disciplined bowling and a steady chase led by Gaikwad and Sharma, keeps their playoff hopes alive. However, their IPL 2026 campaign has been marred by inconsistency and CSK must now string together wins in their…
Travis Head, Varun Chakravarthy NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, ending SRH’s five-match winning run.Varun Chakravarthy took 3 for 36 and Sunil Narine claimed 2 for 31 as SRH were bowled out for 165 in 19 overs. KKR chased the target with…
MUMBAI: Lucknow Super Giants are once again under pressure after losing six of their eight matches in IPL 2026, leaving their playoff hopes hanging by a thread.While the team’s struggling top order has contributed heavily to the poor campaign, much of LSG’s troubles have revolved around the inconsistent form of captain Rishabh Pant, who was…
Gujarat Titans handed a maiden IPL appearance to young all-rounder Nishant Sindhu during their clash against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Captain Shubman Gill confirmed the inclusion at the toss after opting to bowl first.Explaining the decision, Gill pointed to the team’s recent success while chasing and their desire…
Tamizh Amudhan and Vincent Keymer CHENNAI: Rain lashed Thiruthangal, a neighbourhood in Sivakasi, all of Friday night. The power had been cut since six in the evening, plunging the area in darkness. But inside one of the modest houses, an eight-year-old boy, with just a candle flickering beside him and a mobile torch lighting up…