For more than a decade, Pakistan players have remained absent from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The last cricketer from Pakistan to feature in the tournament was allrounder Azhar Mahmood, who played in the league between 2012 and 2015, although he did so after entering the auction as an English player. His appearance came years…
Suryakumar Yadav (ANI Photo) Suryakumar Yadav, who recently led the India national cricket team to a historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, has admitted that while he dreams of playing Test cricket, the shortest format remains where he feels most comfortable.Speaking in an interview with PTI, the Indian captain reflected on his…
Kavya Maran and Abrar Ahmed (Photo: AP, Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds, an outfit owned by the Sun TV Network headed by Kavya Maran, has sparked a major controversy in India, drawing a sharp reaction from legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar. The former captain said Indian-owned franchises…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, and Ishan Kishan. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that one of the biggest selection calls of the tournament — choosing Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma — was largely driven by instinct rather than pure numbers. The skipper admitted the decision was tough…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav with his teammates. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav believes the country’s talent pool in the shortest format has grown so vast that multiple international-quality teams could be formed at the same time — a reflection of the depth created by domestic cricket and the Indian…
Pakistan’s head coach Mike Hesson (R) with Shaheen Afridi during a practice session. (PTI Photo) Former Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad launched a blistering attack on the team’s leadership after Pakistan slumped to a 2-1 ODI series defeat against Bangladesh, warning that Pakistan cricket was slipping to alarming levels.Speaking after Pakistan’s 11-run loss in the third…
Kuldeep Yadav (R) with Vanshika Chaddha (Pic credit: Kuldeep’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav began a new chapter in his life after marrying childhood friend Vanshika Chaddha in a private yet star-studded ceremony in the hill town of Mussoorie on Saturday. A day after the celebrations, the left-arm wrist spinner shared his…
Tottenham’s Richarlison celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match against Liverpool. (AP Photo) Tottenham Hotspur snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw at Liverpool thanks to a last-minute equaliser from Richarlison, while Manchester United strengthened their push for a Champions League spot with a 3-1 win over Aston Villa in Premier League action on Sunday.Go Beyond…
India vs England at FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. (Pic credit: HI) HYDERABAD: Coach Sjoerd Marijne kicked off his second stint on an impressive note as the Indian women qualified for this year’s World Cup without breaking sweat.Though they lost 2-0 to England in the final of the FIH World Cup Qualifiers on Saturday…
New Delhi: Indian men’s cricket team player Sanju Samson with a trophy during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026. (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson, the standout performer and Player of the Tournament in India’s 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup victory, admitted he still wakes up in disbelief at winning the title on home soil. Yet, he is…