NEW DELHI: Pacer Yash Dayal has finally spoken about his absence from Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 campaign, saying he is still part of the team despite missing the entire season. Rumours had spread after Dayal was missing from RCB training sessions and promotional material, but the left-arm pacer clarified that the decision was not…
D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy, and R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: This year, Norway Chess returns to the capital city of Oslo for the first time, after spending 13 consecutive years finding its footing in Stavanger. In another change, this will not be World No. 1 and five-time World Champion…
NEW DELHI: D Gukesh has admitted that criticism over his recent performances is justified, saying he understands why former champions have questioned his form. The reigning world champion, who will defend his title later this year, said he has not played up to expectations over the last 18 months but remains focused on improving.Speaking ahead…
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill during IPL 2026. (AP Photo) New Delhi: Less than two months before the 2026 T20 World Cup, Shubman Gill was dropped from India’s squad. Elevated as vice-captain for the Asia Cup, the right-handed batter failed to produce the returns, prompting the think tank to take the tough call. Tipped to…
Travis Scott, Travis Head and Virat Kohli The Virat Kohli-Travis Head IPL 2026 controversy has now taken an absurd turn, with several cricket fans mistakenly targeting American rapper Travis Scott on social media because of his first name.What began as an on-field spat during the IPL clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad has…
Lucknow Super Giants (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Since entering the fray in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have always shown promise heading into the new campaign.But as a campaign would grow old, that said promise would evaporate in the thin air. And the 2026 season offered no exception.Last week, the final…
Rishabh Pant (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: An emotional video of Rishabh Pant thanking fans after Lucknow Super Giants’ disastrous IPL 2026 campaign has gone viral on social media amid growing speculation over a leadership change at the franchise.After another disappointing season, Lucknow Super Giants are reportedly considering a major reset following their bottom-place finish…
NEW DELHI: Australian cricketer David Warner has once again hinted that his relationship with Sunrisers Hyderabad remains strained, revealing that the IPL franchise still appears to have him blocked on Instagram. Warner shared a screenshot of SRH’s profile on his Instagram story where the account showed up as “private”, something users usually see when they…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ skipper Ajinkya Rahane (ANI Photo) Ajinkya Rahane remained proud of his team’s fighting spirit despite Kolkata Knight Riders ending their IPL 2026 campaign with a 40-run defeat to Delhi Capitals at Eden Gardens on Sunday. Rahane played a superb knock of 63 off 39 balls during the chase and admitted afterwards that…
HPCA stadium in Dharamsala TimesofIndia.com in Dharamsala: On a pleasant Sunday evening in Dharamshala, Jos Buttler was the first Gujarat Titans player to walk onto the ground. He paused for a moment, looked around at the majestic Dhauladhar range in the backdrop, and slowly took out his phone to capture the picturesque venue.Buttler was not…
