Mumbai Indians are set to face Punjab Kings in Dharamsala as they look to restore some pride after being officially eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoff race. However, ahead of the crucial clash, there remains major uncertainty over the availability of captain Hardik Pandya.Pandya missed Mumbai’s previous two matches against Lucknow Super Giants and Royal…
Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya (Image: Krunal Pandya/Instagram) What a comeback from the Chase Master Virat Kohli. After two consecutive ducks, Kohli responded in the most Virat Kohli fashion possible, smashing his ninth IPL century to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a memorable chase of 193 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. And in the…
Rafael Nadal and Florentino Perez NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal has denied rumours that he plans to run for president of Real Madrid after reports linked him to the role following a disappointing season for the Spanish club.Speculation started after current president Florentino Perez announced fresh club elections. With Madrid ending the season without a major…
Rain threat looms over PBKS’ IPL 2026 Playoff chances (Image: IPL/BCCI) Punjab Kings face Mumbai Indians in a must-win clash to strengthen their playoff hopes, but a looming rain threat in Dharamshala during match time could impact Punjab Kings’ chances.The Dharamshala weather forecast indicates a high 55% to 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms for…
Virat Kohli surged to number 3 in Orange Cap race (Image: X) Virat Kohli made a massive leap in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap race following his sensational century against Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday night. Heading into the clash, Kohli had slipped to 10th position in the standings after registering back-to-back ducks. However, the…
PUNE: Amol Deokule knows the value of representing the country at a global stage. While the former shooter himself couldn’t play at the highest level, his dream is being fulfilled by his daughter Ankita. Amol, now a US citizen, is happy to see Ankita make it to the US squad for the Munich World Cup…
Gujarat Titans’ Mohammed Siraj (Image: X) Mohammed Siraj has emerged as one of the most dependable fast bowlers for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, forming a fearsome new-ball partnership alongside Kagiso Rabada. The duo’s relentless Test-match lengths and disciplined execution have consistently dismantled opposition batting line-ups this season, turning GT into one of the most…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (AP Photo) Virat Kohli produced a stunning comeback after back-to-back ducks, and perhaps what made it even more special was that it came in a chase, something Kohli has built his legacy around in world cricket. The RCB superstar responded in the most Virat Kohli fashion possible, smashing his ninth…
Jacob Bethell had a strange moment during the IPL 2026 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Jacob Bethell had a strange moment during the IPL 2026 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. While getting dismissed by Kartik Tyagi, Bethell accidentally dropped his gold chain on the ground and walked…
Manish Pandey and Virat Kohli (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, but one of the biggest talking points of the night came from a stunning catch by Manish Pandey.During RCB’s chase of 193, Tim David tried…