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File photo of MI captain and all-rounder Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) Since a horror season as Mumbai Indians’ (MI) captain last year, Hardik Pandya‘s life on the field has turned around in remarkable fashion, landing him the honour of being part of India’s triumphant T20 World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy teams. And the star…

The rules around replacement of players by a team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) became a matter of intrigue after Corbin Bosch’s inclusion in the Mumbai Indians’ squad for Lizaad Williams was reported as alleged breach of his existing contract with Pakistan Super League (PSL), with Bosch facing legal action from the Pakistan Cricket…

Virat Kohli (Photo Credit: RCB video grab) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart and former captain Virat Kohli has begun his preparations for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), once again leading the charge of his team’s pursuit of an elusive maiden title.RCB will open the season with a clash against the defending…

Photo Credit: @IndiaHistorypic on X By Aslam Sher KhanI still remember it as if it happened just yesterday. Just before our semifinal with hosts Malaysia, our team physician Dr Rajendra Kalra called me to his room. I was ushered in and introduced to a palmist. I don’t know from where Dr Kalra managed to get…

T Natarajan (Photo Credit: X) CHENNAI: Delhi Capitals left-arm medium-pacer T Natarajan will have a tough job on his hands in the upcoming IPL season, because of different contributing factors.Firstly, Natarajan will head into the 18th edition with little gametime under his belt; he last featured in the Tamil Nadu Premier League in July-August, being…

Mumbai Indians’ Nat Sciver-Brunt plays a shot during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 final against Delhi Capitals. (PTI) England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt dominated the Women’s Premier League (WPL) season by clinching both the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and the Orange Cap. She accumulated 523 runs and captured 12 wickets, leading Mumbai Indians to victory.“So…

BENGALURU: Virat Kohli on Saturday made it clear that retirement is not on the immediate agenda but the star batter admitted he may not be around when India tour Australia next in four years’ time. In a tongue-in-cheek response to the possibility of coming out of retirement for the 2028 Olympics, the 36-year-old former India…

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma after the 2025 Champions Trophy final. (AP) Virat Kohli has emphasised the importance of having families present during Team India’s tours, highlighting their role in maintaining balance and normalcy, particularly during challenging times.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently implemented new guidelines limiting family time for players…

Karun Nair (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Veteran batter Karun Nair is brimming with confidence as he gears up for the upcoming IPL season after a phenomenal run in domestic cricket. The experienced right-hander, who has been a crucial player for Vidarbha, is determined to replicate his sensational form and help his team secure their…

Special Olympics World Winter Games (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: India secured 12 medals on the concluding day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, taking their total count to 33, comprising 8 gold, 18 silver and 7 bronze medals.The Indian contingent garnered four additional medals in Snowshoeing, supplementing their previous six…