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SRH’s management should rethink Travis Head’s future: Ashwin (Image: IPL) Ravichandran Ashwin strongly criticised Sunrisers Hyderabad’s reckless batting approach following their 47-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 Eliminator, even suggesting that the franchise management may need to make a tough call regarding Travis Head’s future.Chasing a massive target of 244, SRH’s explosive…

Eddie Nketiah of Crystal Palace celebrates with the UEFA Conference League trophy (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) Jean-Philippe Mateta became Crystal Palace’s hero as the English club defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the Conference League final on Wednesday to win its first-ever European trophy. The victory also gave outgoing manager Oliver Glasner a perfect farewell…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shakes hand with SRH’s Kavya Maran (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again found himself at the centre of attention after his breathtaking knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator. But apart from the fireworks on the field, one post-match moment involving SRH co-owner Kavya Maran also…

Arun Dhumal. (BCCI/IPL Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia triggered an uproar on social media earlier this month when he used the term “honey-trap” during a media interaction. Moments after his comments, speculation spread, and fans began harassing cricketers’ partners on social media platforms.Saikia urged franchises to remain vigilant throughout the IPL season,…

R Praggnanandhaa, Magnus Carlsen, and Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Remember the 2024 Norway Chess? In Round 3 of that edition, an 18-year-old Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa secured his first-ever classical victory over Magnus Carlsen. Since then, plenty has changed. Pragg has grown two years older, Carlsen is now a father, and Norway…

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again left the cricketing world stunned after his breathtaking 97 off just 29 balls helped Rajasthan Royals knock out Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator. The teenage sensation smashed 12 sixes during a jaw-dropping innings that nearly saw him break Chris Gayle’s record for…

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered one of the greatest batting exhibitions in IPL history during the 2026 Eliminator, smashing records at a staggering rate while dismantling Sunrisers Hyderabad with a jaw-dropping 97 off just 29 balls. Representing Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur, the teenage sensation unleashed complete chaos on a flat…

Rajasthan Royals’ skipper Riyan Parag (ANI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 Eliminator, with RR skipper Riyan Parag confirming a major fitness concern at the toss. Parag revealed that he is not fully fit for the high-pressure knockout clash but insisted Rajasthan have…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Screengrab) Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced one of the most breathtaking innings ever seen in an IPL knockout match, but the teenager’s emotional reaction after falling three runs short of a historic century showed just how much the moment meant to him. Representing Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad in…

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to rewrite IPL history with astonishing ease, and his breathtaking 97 off just 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2026 Eliminator has now become one of the most destructive innings the tournament has ever witnessed. The Rajasthan Royals opener recorded the second-highest strike rate…