Shah Rukh Khan with Andre Russell Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), shared a heartfelt and witty tribute to Andre Russell on Sunday following his announcement of retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL).The three-time champions surprisingly released Russell ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, scheduled for December 15 in Abu Dhabi….
Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Star batter Virat Kohli produced another innings of authority and patience on Sunday while also stepping into territory that has belonged to only one man for two decades. With his 52nd One Day International hundred in the first ODI against South Africa, Kohli went past Sachin…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli did what Virat Kohli does best. He batted through, soaked in pressure and finished with a smile you could spot from the top tier of the stadium. India might have lost Rohit Sharma after a fluent half-century, but Kohli stayed put and brought up his 52nd ODI hundred in the first…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (screengrabs) Former India skipper Rohit Sharma’s fluent half-century came to an abrupt end on Sunday after a brief mid-pitch consultation with Virat Kohli led to the opener deciding against reviewing an LBW decision, a call that left fans buzzing across social media during the first ODI against South Africa.The moment…
Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: With Gautam Gambhir facing heavy criticism after India’s 2-0 Test series loss to South Africa at home, the Team India coach has received strong backing from 1983 World Cup winner and former chief selector Sandeep Patil. India, under Gambhir, have endured two successive home whitewashes in Tests — 3-0 to…
IND vs SA Live Score: The opening ODI of the three-match series in Ranchi began with South Africa winning the toss and electing to bowl first on a surface expected to ease under lights. The decision was influenced by the presence of evening dew, something stand-in captain Aiden Markram highlighted while explaining their team combination….
India vs South Africa Live Score: ‘Ro-Ko’ power returns: India bank on their biggest weapons after Test humiliation It’s all hotting up in cool Ranchi. The 0-2 Test series loss to South Africa already seems a distant memory as the mind-space of Indian cricket fans is set to be taken over by their beloved ‘Ro-Ko’…
Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan delivered a masterclass with the bat as his team registered a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Tripura in the Elite Group D clash of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Kishen’s unbeaten 113-run knock powered Jharkhand to chase down a target of 183 in just 17.3 overs. Tripura batted first after losing the…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ iconic allrounder Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League, ending a decade-long association with the franchise. The 37-year-old will now transition into a support staff role with KKR as the team’s new “Power Coach” from the 2026 season. Russell made the announcement on Instagram, addressing KKR fans directly….
Abhishek Sharma (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) After enduring a series of low scores on his comeback to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as Punjab’s captain, Abhishek Sharma produced a breathtaking counterattack on Sunday morning, hammering a record-breaking century against a seasoned Bengal bowling attack at the Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad.A 12-ball fifty with 50…
India vs South Africa Live Score: ‘Ro-Ko’ power returns: India bank on their biggest weapons after Test humiliation It’s all hotting up in cool Ranchi. The 0-2 Test series loss to South Africa already seems a distant memory as the mind-space of Indian cricket fans is set to be taken over by their beloved ‘Ro-Ko’…
Rohit Sharma of India (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Rohit Sharma is closing in on yet another monumental milestone as India prepare to face South Africa in the opening ODI in Ranchi on Sunday. The Ex-Indian skipper, long regarded as one of the finest white-ball openers of his generation, is now just a few big…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI) Ranchi: Following the 0-2 loss in the just-concluded Test series, India are looking to push the restart button. And what better way than to bank on two of the stalwarts of the ODI format, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, as the hosts aim for a turnaround in fortunes. India…
Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal Indian women’s cricket star Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal’s wedding, scheduled for November 23, has been postponed due to unexpected health emergencies.The postponement came after Mandhana’s father, Shriniwas, fell ill on the wedding day and required hospitalization. The following day, Palash Muchhal was also admitted to a hospital…
The BCCI shared a new video on Saturday from Team India’s training session at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, giving fans a glimpse of senior stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma gearing up for their return to ODI cricket. The three-match series against South Africa begins on 30 November, and the experienced pair will be…
KL Rahul dropped praise on Virat Kohli on the eve of the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. (Images via X/@BCCI) KL Rahul said the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has immediately lifted the Indian dressing room ahead of the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi, calling their presence “invaluable” for…
Stands to be named after Harmanpreet Kaur and Yuvraj Singh at PCA Stadium. (Agencies) The Punjab Cricket Association will unveil two new stands in honour of India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh during the fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Mullanpur on December 11. Officiating PCA Secretary Siddhant Sharma confirmed…
Cheteshwar Pujara and brother-in-law Jeet Pabari Jeet Pabari, a 30-year-old businessman and brother-in-law of Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara, was found dead at his residence near Kalavad Road in Rajkot on Wednesday.Pabari allegedly died by suicide at his home “Krishna Sindhu”, where he was found hanging from an iron hook on the window of his first-floor…
Faf du Plessis has pulled out of the IPL auction ahead of the 2026 season. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Former South Africa captain and long-time IPL stalwart Faf du Plessis has confirmed he will not enter his name in the upcoming IPL auction, choosing instead to participate in the Pakistan Super League. The announcement…
Babar Azam recalled winning over India in the T20 World Cup as one of the best moments for him as captain. (Images via Getty) Pakistan batter Babar Azam opened up on the moments he treasures most as captain and the opponents who shaped his cricketing growth during a candid conversation with Kevin Pietersen on “The…
