CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image: IPL) As Ruturaj Gaikwad begins to rediscover his form, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings are growing increasingly dangerous with each passing game.Gaikwad, known for his consistency in domestic and franchise cricket, endured a difficult start to IPL 2026. In his first seven matches, the CSK skipper…
R Ashwin and Jos Buttler (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: It has been seven years since the controversial ‘Mankading’ run-out incident involving Ravichandran Ashwin and Jos Buttler during an IPL 2019 match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Ashwin, then playing for Punjab, ran Buttler out at the non-striker’s end, sparking heated exchanges between the…
Kolkata Knight Riders have had a difficult season so far but come into this game with some confidence after winning their last two matches. They are currently placed eighth in the standings in the 10-team competition, but those wins have given them a chance to rebuild their campaign. KKR had struggled earlier, losing five matches…
MERCEDES: The story of of a team that refused to stay down Most people think of Mercedes-Benz as just a brand for luxury cars and Maybachs you see on the road. But its story in motorsport is very different, and much deeper. It goes all the way back to the 1950s. The journey of the…
Pakistan’s struggling economy is likely to remain under sustained pressure, with double-digit inflation expected to persist if global oil prices continue to surge amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, according to a report by Dawn.Topline Securities Ltd, in its latest “Pakistan Strategy” report released Saturday, provided a grim assessment of the impact of rising energy…
Tilak Varma (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians suffered another defeat in IPL 2026, going down to Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk.During the match, an unfortunate incident occurred in the 12th over of the Mumbai Indians innings. Tilak Varma was struck on the wrist by a…
Ferguson on Jamieson’s Send-Off to Sooryavanshi Lockie Ferguson has come out in support of his teammate Kyle Jamieson after the Delhi Capitals pacer was cautioned by the IPL for his animated send-off to teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.The incident took place early in Rajasthan Royals’ innings during their clash against Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh…
Tamizh Amudhan and Vincent Keymer CHENNAI: Rain lashed Thiruthangal, a neighbourhood in Sivakasi, all of Friday night. The power had been cut since six in the evening, plunging the area in darkness. But inside one of the modest houses, an eight-year-old boy, with just a candle flickering beside him and a mobile torch lighting up…
MI Coach Jayawardene Explains Bumrah, Surya, Tilak Slump Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene struck a composed and reassuring tone in the post-match press conference, backing his senior players and calling for patience as Mumbai Indians navigate a challenging phase in IPL 2026.The performance of Mumbai Indians’ (MI) key trio, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and…
Kidambi Srikanth (Image credit: BAI) France are on a roll at the Thomas Cup. After knocking out 14-time champions Indonesia in the group stage, France drubbed 2022 champions India 3-0 by winning all three singles.Christo Popov drubbed Ayush Shetty 21-11, 21-9 to give France an early lead. Alex Lanier also registered a straight-game victory, defeating…