Category: Cricket

MUMBAI: Former India and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has undergone a scan to assess the severity of a suspected hamstring injury, TOI has learnt. His availability for MI’s next match against Punjab Kings on Thursday in Mumbai will depend on the results.“Yes, Rohit underwent an MRI on Monday morning (at the HL Reliance Hospital) […]

ILT20 Trophy (Photo by CREIMAS/ILT20) The International League T20 (ILT20) will return for its fifth season on November 22, 2026, with the month-long tournament set to conclude on December 20 at the Dubai International Stadium.The six-team competition will feature 34 matches, continuing in the November–December window that was first introduced last year (December-January) after the […]

Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Agency Image) Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad meet in a high-stakes IPL 2026 clash, with both teams carrying contrasting form and explosive top-order firepower into the contest.SRH have relied heavily on their opening duo of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, who continue to dominate powerplays with fearless hitting. However, concerns […]

Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya, right, and Jasprit Bumrah. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Jasprit Bumrah‘s wait to open his account this season is now beginning to hurt Mumbai India’s campaign in IPL 2026.The 31-year-old premier pacer’s barren run stayed intact against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night, as he went for 0-35 […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Krunal Pandya makes an appeal against Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Royals Challengers Bengaluru’s 18-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night tasted a tad bit more sweeter for Krunal Pandya. Enjoying a special outing against his former franchise, the all-rounder, who unveiled his new […]

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya cut a dejected figure after his side suffered a third consecutive defeat in IPL 2026, going down to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 18 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.MI, chasing a massive 241-run target, were always under pressure after RCB […]

Sanju Samson and MS Dhoni (Video grab) CHENNAI: The frustration had been building, but it has now vanished. One show of swagger from Chennai Super Kings’ new recruit Sanju Samson against a competitive Delhi Capitals at Chepauk on Saturday has reignited belief in the camp.Sanju’s unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, his first major statement in […]

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s players during a practice session. (PTI Photo) HYDERABAD: The city is bracing for a severe heatwave. Mercury has already breached the 40-mark and is rising. All that, however, will be lost on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi when he takes the field against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who are yet to get their bearings right in this edition […]

From left, MI’s Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma and RCB’s Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A clash featuring two of India’s modern-day greats rarely disappoints, and Sunday’s IPL 2026 showdown at the Wankhede Stadium delivered a moment fans will cherish beyond the result.As Virat Kohli walked out to bat, fully focused […]

Islamabad United assistant coach Jacob Oram (Video grab) Another day, another Indian Premier League (IPL) comparison in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) — and this time, it left Islamabad United assistant coach Jacob Oram in splits.The former New Zealand cricketer could not hold back his laughter when asked about South African batter Rillie Rossouw’s recent […]