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IPL Auction 2026: Chennai Super Kings shed ‘dad's army’ tag, embrace ‘T20 babies’
The franchise seems to have started looking beyond MS Dhoni for whom the 2026 IPL could be the swansong.
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From KKR’s Green-Pathirana gambit to Sarfaraz-Shaw redemption: Five IPL 2026 auction takeaways
IPL 2026 Auction: It’s hard to even imagine a parallel universe where Liam Livingstone’s cricketing ability is worth 13 crores.
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IPL 2026 auction: Will discarded Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan attract bids?
IPL 2026 auction: Both Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan are listed in the opening set of capped batsmen with a base price of Rs 75 lakh.
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EXPLAINED: Why FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing ethics breach allegations over Peace Prize to Donald Trump
According to a report in The Athletic, the complaint has been made by FairSquare, a non-profit organisation and advocacy group which focuses mainly on global labour migration rights, political repression and sport.
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How Virat Kohli showed his enduring value as an ODI star in 2025
Virat Kohli has opened up the possibility of being part of India’s World Cup campaign in 2027.
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BCCI denies intervention, confirms Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma opted for Vijay Hazare on their own
The new season started with question marks over Rohit and Kohli’s international future. By dint of their performances, they are now owning their destiny again.
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Rohit Sharma's report card of 2025: The Quiet exit, the loud comeback and the road ahead
Rohit Sharma will return to international cricket in January 2026, when India face New Zealand in a three-match ODI series. Before that, Rohit is expected to play for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
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Records keep tumbling, yet Sachin Tendulkar's elusive 100 hundreds milestone stands beyond Virat Kohli
Sachin Tendulkar, the original white-ball master, made 49 centuries in 452 ODI innings, with a three-figure knock coming along every nine visits to the crease.
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Mohammed Shami to Hardik Pandya: How Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee has been unfair on many players
The selection committee under Ajit Agarkar that has made wrong selections and seemingly marginalised some talented players across formats.
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Cricket comes full circle for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in MS Dhoni's hometown Ranchi
Fans left demoralised by the Test decline will hope that the two biggest names can still set the field afire at a venue that stores so many good memories for both.
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Who could BCCI turn to if Gautam Gambhir is relieved of Test duty
The BCCI must have taken note of India’s decline in red-ball cricket. It needs to be seen if there's a performance review meeting in the coming days.
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India vs South Africa player ratings: Nitish Kumar Reddy gets 1, Dhruv Jurel second lowest
As India suffered yet another home series whitewash, here's how the players have fared…
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Bazball a recipe of disaster for England? What do the numbers say
When Bazball clicks, it can blow the opposition away. But all too often, in unfavourable conditions that need a plan B, it falls flat.
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Travis Head 'special' in Ashes opener reminds Ravi Shastri of World Cup heartbreak: 'You plunged my country...'
Travis Head's 83-ball 123, including 16 fours and four sixes, was like a hurricane. England were swept away.
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Despite his greatness, Joe Root faces more uncomfortable scrutiny in Australia after opening day Ashes duck
On the opening day of the Ashes, Joe Root lasted seven balls before being squared up by a Mitchell Starc delivery that he could only edge to Marnus Labuschagne in the slip cordon.
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India vs South Africa 2nd Test probable 11: Sai Sudharsan at No. 3 and Dhruv Jurel at No. 4 in Guwahati?
India vs South Africa 2nd Test probable 11: Given the overload of left-handers, Nitish Kumar Reddy, a seam-bowling all-rounder, replacing Axar won't be a bad idea.
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Gennaro Gattuso needs to look at Italy’s problems instead of pointing fingers
Most football fans would love to see Italy at the World Cup. But for that to happen, there needs to be introspection, not pointing fingers.
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Left is not right — With Shubman Gill doubtful, should India add Ruturaj Gaikwad or Sarfaraz Khan in squad for 2nd Test?
Shubman Gill is doubtful for the second Test, for he needs at least four-five days to recover fully.
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IPL 2026: How Sanju Samson’s arrival hints at CSK’s plans for a future without MS Dhoni
Sanju Samson goes from a franchise with no great winning culture to one that’s looking to get back to the top of the pile. The pressure of expectation will be immense.
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IND vs SA: Lens firmly on Gautam Gambhir as India’s home dominance crumbles
Gautam Gambhir has plenty of credit in the bank when it comes to white-ball cricket, but serious questions continue to be asked of his stewardship of the Test side.
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Blockbuster IPL 2026 trade on the cards? Sanju Samson–Ravindra Jadeja–Sam Curran swap talk heats up
CSK retained Jadeja for Rs 18 crore ahead of last year's mega-auction. It's not easy for them to part ways with the veteran all-rounder.
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Lamine Yamal plays down injury reports and Lionel Messi comparisons after sublime UCL goal
Lamine Yamal hasn’t had the easiest start to the season, with injury also preventing him from building up a full head of steam.
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EXPLAINED | RCB on sale: Will it impact IPL and WPL?
If there's an ownership change at the RCB, how will that impact the IPL and WPL? Also, why has the sale process been initiated?
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Cristiano Ronaldo takes brutal swipe at Manchester United, yet again
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again taken a brutal swipe at his former club, dismissing Manchester United’s chances of winning the Premier League title.
