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Shardul Thakur bowls five consecutive wides, leaves Rishabh Pant frustrated (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: It was a bizarre and frustrating sequence at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday as Shardul Thakur delivered five consecutive wides in a single ball (the first of the 13th over) during KKR’s steep run chase against Lucknow Super Giants. The moment left…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has claimed that it earned Rs 3 billion from hosting the ICC Champions Trophy, exceeding its projected target of Rs 2 billion. In a written response submitted to the National Assembly amid growing concerns over the national team’s performance, the board defended its financial and operational decisions.Also See: IPL Live…

Khaleel Ahmed roars at Shreyas Iyer (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings pacer Khaleel Ahmed brought pure fire to the field during his side’s clash against Punjab Kings as he dismissed Shreyas Iyer with a sizzling delivery and then celebrated with raw emotion.The moment unfolded in the third over of the PBKS innings, just as…

Priyansh Arya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Priyansh Arya is quickly becoming a name to remember in Indian cricket. The 24-year-old left-handed batter from Delhi stunned the cricketing world during IPL 2025 with a blistering 103 off just 42 balls for Punjab Kings (PBKS) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Mullanpur on Tuesday. With that knock,…

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings veteran MS Dhoni has added yet another feather to his already illustrious cap, becoming the first wicket-keeper in IPL history to complete 150 catches behind the stumps. The 43-year-old legend achieved this remarkable feat during Chennai Super Kings’ clash against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday.The historic moment came when…

D Gukesh (Photo Credits: Lennart Ootes / Freestyle Chess) NEW DELHI: The preliminary phase of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, hosted in Paris, concluded its eleven-round competition on Tuesday. This stage saw twelve contenders vying for eight available positions in the subsequent knockout phase. The competition was fierce, and the results were closely contested.Ian Nepomniachtchi…

Punjab Kings’ Priyansh Arya celebrates his century. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young opener Priyansh Arya stamped his arrival on the big stage with a breathtaking maiden IPL century that powered Punjab Kings (PBKS) to a thrilling 18-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-octane clash on Tuesday.Batting first, PBKS posted a commanding 219…

Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane expressed dissatisfaction with the pitch at Eden Gardens, noting its lack of assistance for spinners following the team’s home defeat. Rahane, while cautious in his remarks, hinted at the potential controversy surrounding discussions of ‘home advantage.’ The match against Lucknow Super Giants, which…

Preity Zinta’s wild celebration breaks the internet (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings dugout erupted with emotion on Tuesday evening as 24-year-old Priyansh Arya lit up the Mullanpur stadium with a jaw-dropping century against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025. But it was co-owner Preity Zinta’s reaction that captured the hearts of fans as she…

Sachin Tendulkar at Kaziranga National Park (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: On a recent visit to Assam, the iconic Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar explored the Kaziranga National Park. During his visit on Tuesday, Tendulkar embarked on a jeep safari, an experience that also included a memorable interaction with a young fan, with whom he shared a…