Cricket

RCB’s Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal (Image: IPL/ BCCI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow today, with Phil Salt still recovering from injury. Former India captain Kris Srikkanth believes that Devdutt Padikkal should open alongside Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell, who has been opening in Salt’s absence, should instead…

Pat Cummins (BCCI/IPL Photo) Pat Cummins has reportedly been offered a major contract extension by Cricket Australia that could see the Australian captain earn close to AUD 4 million annually through to 2029, as global franchise leagues continue to target top international stars.According to reports from the Sydney Morning Herald, the proposed deal would increase…

Ishan Kishan (Image: IPL/BCCI) Ishan Kishan appeared to take a cheeky dig at Punjab Kings after Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a commanding 33-run victory in IPL 2026. Kishan played a crucial knock of 55 off 32 balls, but the innings could have ended much earlier as Punjab Kings handed him three lifelines during the match.Over 7.1:…

Punjab Kings’ strong start is faltering with three consecutive losses, raising concerns about their playoff security. Sloppy fielding and a top-order batting collapse against Sunrisers Hyderabad highlighted recent struggles. While mathematically still in a good position, the team needs to quickly address these issues to avoid entering the playoffs with a losing momentum. Punjab remain…

Punjab Kings missed 4 opportunities (Image: X) In the IPL 2026 clash on May 6, Punjab Kings endured a disastrous outing in the field, dropping three crucial catches and missing a key stumping opportunity during their 33-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. The costly errors handed major lifelines to SRH’s top batters, who made Punjab pay…

Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly celebrates his maiden IPL century. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings youngster Cooper Connolly etched his name into IPL history on Wednesday with a sensational unbeaten century against Sunrisers Hyderabad, becoming the youngest overseas batter ever to score a hundred in the tournament.The 22-year-old Australian produced a breathtaking lone-hand effort…

Peshawar Zalmi’s skipper Babar Azam, left, receives winning trophy from Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi (AP Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board is facing mounting financial pressure as it looks to recover billions in unpaid dues from multiple stakeholders, even as franchises in the Pakistan Super League push for their…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI photo) Teenage sensation added humour to the conversation, joking, “He could be burnt out by 21,” to which Vaughan replied, “He will have enough cash by 21, he might retire.” Cook had the final word with another quip, saying, “He can’t be burnt out, he plays 30 balls.” At just 15, Sooryavanshi’s…

Amanpreet Singh Gill and Virat Kohli Amanpreet Singh Gill, a former Punjab cricketer, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, at the age of 36, leaving the cricketing fraternity in deep shock.Amanpreet Singh Gill played domestic cricket for the Punjab team and was regarded as a lively and committed fast bowler. He also represented India in…

Punjab Kings’ Skipper Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a dominant performance to beat Punjab Kings and move to the top of the IPL 2026 table, as Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan capitalised on sloppy fielding to power their side to a strong total before the bowlers sealed control in the chase. Heinrich Klaasen…