Jitesh Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Agency Image) Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicket-keeper Jitesh Sharma has explained the intent behind his comment describing Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as “unprofessional”, a line that had led to discussion on social media.The remark originally came during a chat with AB de Villiers on his YouTube channel, where Jitesh was…
Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: ‘Not the season, I feel’ – the dejection on Hardik Pandya’s face was evident as Mumbai Indians suffered another loss in IPL 2026, this time against Chennai Super Kings. Mumbai Indians’ hopes of qualifying for the playoffs now hang by a thread following an emphatic eight-wicket defeat. They…
R Ashwin and Jos Buttler (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: It has been seven years since the controversial ‘Mankading’ run-out incident involving Ravichandran Ashwin and Jos Buttler during an IPL 2019 match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Ashwin, then playing for Punjab, ran Buttler out at the non-striker’s end, sparking heated exchanges between the…
Brij Bhushan Singh, Vinesh Phogat NEW DELHI: In a big revelation, decorated wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Sunday said that she is one of the six women wrestlers who had filed complaints of sexual harassment against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.The case against Brij Bhushan is still in court, with…
Mumbai Indians script history (Image: IPL) Mumbai Indians etched their name in cricket history on May 2, 2026, becoming the first team ever to surpass the 50,000-run mark in T20 cricket. The milestone was achieved during their IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. Entering the match needing 114…
File photo of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. A consortium of Lakshmi N Mittal, Aditya Mittal and Adar Pooonawala has acquired the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals and its sister entities (Paarl Royals and Barbados Royals) for approximately $1.65 billion, TOI has learnt. A press release to the effect is expected to follow soon.After regulatory checks including…
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image: IPL) As Ruturaj Gaikwad begins to rediscover his form, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings are growing increasingly dangerous with each passing game.Gaikwad, known for his consistency in domestic and franchise cricket, endured a difficult start to IPL 2026. In his first seven matches, the CSK skipper…
Kolkata Knight Riders have had a difficult season so far but come into this game with some confidence after winning their last two matches. They are currently placed eighth in the standings in the 10-team competition, but those wins have given them a chance to rebuild their campaign. KKR had struggled earlier, losing five matches…
Tilak Varma (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians suffered another defeat in IPL 2026, going down to Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk.During the match, an unfortunate incident occurred in the 12th over of the Mumbai Indians innings. Tilak Varma was struck on the wrist by a…
MERCEDES: The story of of a team that refused to stay down Most people think of Mercedes-Benz as just a brand for luxury cars and Maybachs you see on the road. But its story in motorsport is very different, and much deeper. It goes all the way back to the 1950s. The journey of the…