Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has sent out an early statement ahead of IPL 2026, showcasing his intent with a blistering knock in a practice game. The veteran batter smashed 58 off just 25 balls, bringing up his half-century in only 20 deliveries before voluntarily walking off to allow other players time in the…
Mayank Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah (Agency Image) Mayank Yadav has opened up about a major shift in his approach to fitness and recovery after battling multiple injuries, admitting that he previously neglected his body before a surgery forced him to rethink everything. The 23-year-old fast bowler, who represents Lucknow Super Giants, went through a difficult…
England’s head coach Brendon McCullum with captain Ben Stokes. (File photo/PTI) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday decided not to make any changes to its leadership group after England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia, following a review of the tour.Firing people would “be the easy thing to do,” Gould said but he…
India’s Axar Patel and teammates celebrate (ANI Photo) Axar Patel has shed light on a unique ‘tradition’ followed by the Indian cricket team during major assignments, while also reiterating his stance against the Impact Player rule ahead of IPL 2026.The Delhi Capitals skipper spoke about how players often visit temples during bilateral tours and ICC…
Sam Curran and Dasun Shanaka (Agency Image) Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara has expressed disappointment over the absence of Sam Curran from the IPL 2026 season, calling it a significant setback for the franchise. The England all-rounder has been ruled out due to a groin injury just days before the tournament begins.In response, the…
File photo of the IPL trophy. India’s sports economy crossed the $2 billion mark for the first time, increasing by 13.4% year-on-year to reach $2.13 billion (Rs 18,864 crore). The industry has doubled in size in four years, accounting for an approximate 19% CAGR. Cricket accounts for 89% of total recorded receipts, up from 85%…
Cristiano Ronaldo has provided an encouraging update on his fitness, telling fans he is “getting better every day” in a post shared on X. The message comes as the football icon continues his recovery from a recent injury setback. Ronaldo post The Al-Nassr captain picked up a hamstring injury during a Saudi Pro League clash…
DC’s Axar Patel (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, Axar Patel has voiced his dissatisfaction with the Impact Player rule, admitting that he is personally not a fan of the regulation. The Delhi Capitals skipper believes the rule diminishes the value of all-rounders in the tournament, which begins on March…
The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), set to begin on March 26, faces uncertainty after a warning was issued by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to foreign players against participation in the tournament. The Jamaat-ul-Ahrar faction of the group has advised overseas players to withdraw from the tournament, citing security concerns.The development comes…
Virat Kohli and Sahibzada Farhan (PTI Photo) Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan was on Monday named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2026 after a record-breaking campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, where he surpassed a long-standing mark set by Virat Kohli.Farhan was the standout batter of the…