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All 10 teams record a centurion in a single season
Virat Kohli and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IPL Photos) For the first time in IPL history, all the 10 teams have at least a player who has scored a century after Virat Kohli completed his 9th IPL century for RCB against KKR in Raipur. IPL 2026 which has been shattering the record books, is the first season…
ICC punishes Pakistan after historic Bangladesh Test defeat; fined 40% match fee, docked eight WTC points
Bangladesh vs Pakistan (AFP Photo) Pakistan have suffered a double blow after their historic defeat to Bangladesh, with the ICC slapping the side with a hefty fine and docking crucial points in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 standings.The ICC on Friday confirmed that Pakistan had been fined 40 per cent of their match fee…
How Lucknow can make or break Chennai’s IPL 2026 playoff hopes?
CSK face season-defining showdown against LSG (Image: IPL/BCCI) For Chennai Super Kings, today’s clash against Lucknow Super Giants is far more than just another league fixture in IPL 2026. It is effectively a turning point that could either launch Chennai into the top four or leave their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. With a…
Ravi Shastri backs Sanju Samson as future India T20I captain
Sanju Samson (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has thrown his weight behind Sanju Samson as a future captain of India’s T20I side, saying the wicketkeeper-batter has emerged as a “clear case” for leadership after his stunning rise over the past year.Samson, who was one of India’s standout performers in their…
IPL 2026 | ‘It feels like a different game altogether’: Virat Kohli reveals KL Rahul chat on T20 cricket
Virat Kohli (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: How much has T20 cricket changed over the years? A lot. The old formula of simply seeing the ball and hitting it hard has evolved into a game driven by technique, innovation and adaptability. Bat swings, unorthodox shots, new inventions and bottom-hand power have all become part of…
Virat Kohli breaks silence on 2027 ODI World Cup aspiration
Virat Kohli, regarded as one of the greatest ODI batters of his generation, may have retired from Tests and T20Is, but the 50-over format still remains his strongest domain. With 14,797 runs in 311 ODIs at a staggering average of 58.71 and strike rate of 93.82, including 54 centuries and 77 fifties, Kohli continues to…
Virat Kohli reveals how RCB turned AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle into global icons
RCB icons Virat Kohli, AB de Villers and Chris Gayle (Image: X) Virat Kohli opened up on the deep emotional bond he shares with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, explaining how the franchise not only shaped his own cricketing journey but also helped global stars like AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle become iconic figures among Indian…
IPL 2026 | Hardik Pandya likely to return for KKR clash, confirms Mumbai Indians teammate
Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: When will Hardik Pandya return? How serious is his injury? When will the Mumbai Indians captain be back in action? These are some of the questions dominating social media as Pandya has now missed three consecutive matches for Mumbai Indians.Sidelined with a back spasm, Pandya first missed Mumbai…
Kieron Pollard fined 15% match fee after Mumbai’s win against Punjab
Another breach in IPL’s code of conduct, MI’s batting coach Keiron Pollard penalised by BCCI during Mumbai’s thrilling win against Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. Pollard has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee and received a demerit point, marking a formal addition to his disciplinary record.The offence falls under…