Kashvee Gautam (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s squad announcement for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup brought a few surprises, but one of the biggest talking points was the absence of all-rounders Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur. The BCCI clarified on Saturday that both players were unavailable for selection because of injuries, forcing the selectors…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, and Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha stand for the coin toss of the Asia Cup cricket final (AP Photo) Salman Ali Agha has reopened the debate around the Asia Cup 2025 handshake controversy, revisiting an incident that drew widespread attention during last year’s tournament. The episode occurred when India captain Suryakumar…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has ruled out MS Dhoni’s return for Chennai Super Kings’ big IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. Dhoni has not played a single game this season because he is recovering from a calf injury, and fans were hoping he would finally…
MI and CSK players after the match. (Pic credit: IPL) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes Mumbai Indians hold the edge over Chennai Super Kings ahead of their high-profile IPL 2026 clash, citing the depth and experience in Mumbai’s squad.Chennai Super Kings (CSK) host Mumbai Indians (MI) tonight, May 2, 2026, at the M. A….
BAN vs NZ, 3rd T20I Live: New Zealand have won the toss and elected to field in the final T20I against Bangladesh, setting up an intriguing finish to the series. Coming into this clash, Bangladesh hold the upper hand after rain washed out the second T20I, ensuring they cannot lose the series. The hosts have…
Mitchell Starc reflects after comeback spell (IPL Photo) Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc made an emphatic return to professional cricket after nearly three months on the sidelines, delivering a performance that instantly silenced any doubts surrounding his fitness and future.Coming back from shoulder and elbow injuries, Starc wasted no time making an impact. In his…
Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell on return (Image: IPL/BCCI) Axar Patel, captain of the Delhi Capitals, heaped praise on Mitchell Starc after the left-arm pacer claimed three wickets in his first game of IPL 2026 as Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets. Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc returned to professional cricket after almost three…
Jason Holder had to wait for his chance at Gujarat Titans, but when it arrived, the West Indies allrounder gave the clearest reminder yet of why the franchise had invested Rs 7 crore in him at the auction. Brought into the XI in place of Glenn Phillips, Holder produced a decisive all-round display in Gujarat’s…
KL Rahul (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: KL Rahul was all smiles after leading Delhi Capitals to a commanding seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in a crucial IPL 2026 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The victory helped Delhi snap a three-match losing streak in emphatic fashion.Coming off a disappointing outing where they were bowled…
Suryakumar Yadav (BCCI Photo) CHENNAI : May seems to be the month of inconsequential Clasicos. While the protagonists of the original — Barcelona and Real Madrid – play next Sunday at Nou Camp with the Catalan giants having all but wrapped up La Liga, the Indian version at the MAC this Saturday, too, is probably…