Shreyas Iyer with his sister Shresta Iyer (Pic credit: Shresta Iyer’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Shresta Iyer, sister of Punjab Kings skipper and India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, has deleted her viral social media video after receiving threat messages, saying what was meant as “light-hearted banter” was widely misunderstood.The controversy erupted after Punjab Kings’ IPL…
Aston Villa beat Bologna (Screengrab) Aston Villa moved a step closer to the Europa League semi-finals with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Bologna on Thursday night, in a contest that could have taken a very different turn had it not been for the clinical finishing of Ollie Watkins.Villa’s win was built on key moments at…
Lucknow Super Gaints (Photo: IPL) In a major setback for the Lucknow Super Giants, star Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ongoing IPL 2026 season. The franchise is expected to announce a replacement within the next 24 to 48 hours, ESPNcricinfo reports.“We are preparing for the fact that he isn’t…
NEW DELHI: Champions are never easily written off. Rashid Khan offered a sharp reminder of that at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday night, producing a spell of old quality as Gujarat Titans edged Delhi Capitals by one run in a high-scoring thriller.For some time, doubts had swirled around Rashid. That he was on the…
At the Menorca Masters 2026, reigning World Champion D Gukesh suffered a setback, going down to compatriot Nihal Sarin in the third round.Gukesh arrived in Menorca as a two-time champion, but his current form paints a starkly different picture. His troubles began early against Nihal. As soon as the ninth move, Gukesh made a questionable…
Mukul Choudhary and Avesh Khan (Pic credit: LSG’s X post) NEW DELHI: A stunning late surge from Mukul Choudhary and Avesh Khan rewrote the record books as Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a dramatic three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a last-ball thriller at Eden Gardens on Thursday.The defining moment of the contest was…
LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka hugs Mukul Choudhary after the win. (X Photo) NEW DELHI: It was an emotional night at the Eden Gardens as Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a thrilling last-ball win over Kolkata Knight Riders, but what truly captured hearts was what followed after the final delivery.Youngster Mukul Choudhary, who scripted the dramatic…
Mukul Choudhary (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants’ stunning last-ball win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 had a new hero, as young Mukul Choudhary announced himself on the big stage with a fearless match-winning knock. Chasing 182, LSG looked down and out at one stage, but Choudhary’s explosive unbeaten 54 off 27…
Laura Cardoso (Photo from @lalavillass/Instagram) NEW DELHI: Brazil’s Laura Cardoso, aged 21, made history with an extraordinary bowling performance, becoming the first player in men’s or women’s T20I cricket to take nine wickets in a single innings. Playing against Lesotho, she produced a stunning spell of 9/4 in just three overs, completely dismantling the opposition…
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (l) and Abhishek Sharma, Tavis Head Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are turning into one of the most destructive and fastest-scoring opening pairs in the IPL. Their explosive opening stands for the Rajasthan Royals have already lit up IPL 2026. The duo have been in sensational touch this season and have…
