Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav NEW DELHI: As first reported by TimesofIndia.com last week, former Rishabh Pant will return to Delhi Capitals for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season. The IPL confirmed the move on Tuesday, with Pant agreeing to a salary of Rs 15 crore, Rs 12 crore less than the record Rs 27…
Sunil Gavaskar, Shubman Gill Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to prioritise player welfare and ensure centrally contracted cricketers get at least one month of uninterrupted rest every year.His comments come after India completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep over Afghanistan, shortly after the conclusion…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Former England pacer Stuart Broad has said he cannot wait to watch 15-year-old Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action during the upcoming T20I series in the UK, admitting he may even be “starstruck” if he sees the youngster in the series opener in Durham.Sooryavanshi, who recently stunned the cricket world…
Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe Erling Haaland has fired Norway into the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup, but the striker is not getting carried away. After scoring twice in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal on Tuesday, Haaland said the team should enjoy the moment rather than start talking about winning the tournament.The Manchester City…
ICC chairman Jay Shaha with IOC president Kirsty Coventry. (Pic credit: Jay Shah’s X post) International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah marked International Olympic Day by extending support to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) global initiative aimed at promoting health, well-being, and community engagement through sport.Highlighting the unifying power of sport, Shah underlined cricket’s…
England’s Declan Rice talks to the media during a press conference ahead of the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Ghana in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) England midfielder says he has been managing hamstring nerve pain since Christmas as he opens up on the physical…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. (Photo/screengrab) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has hit bowlers around the park in the IPL. He has done it in Under-19 cricket, domestic matches and India A games as well. The 15-year-old is already being spoken about as a player who could become next big thing in cricket. But for all the runs and sixes, perhaps…
Algeria’s Amine Gouiri, front, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal against Jordan. (AP Photo) Algeria kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout hopes firmly alive with a spirited 2-1 comeback victory over Jordan in a crucial Group J clash on Monday night, overturning an early deficit with two second-half set-piece goals.The win, secured at…
Norway’s players perform a rowing ritual during the World Cup Group I football match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo) Norway booked their place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey on Monday. After…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup Group K match against Congo. (AP Photo) Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has refused to confirm whether Cristiano Ronaldo will retain his starting place for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup clash against Uzbekistan, following the superstar’s subdued performance in the team’s opening match.“I can’t inform you about the starting…