Delhi

Abishek Porel

Jake Fraser-McGurk

Shai Hope

Rishabh Pant (C) (W)

Tristan Stubbs

Axar Patel

Gulbadin Naib

Kuldeep Yadav

Mukesh Kumar

Ishant Sharma

Khaleel Ahmed

Rajasthan

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Sanju Samson (C) (W)

Riyan Parag

Shubham Dubey

Rovman Powell

Donovan Ferreira

Ravichandran Ashwin

Trent Boult

Avesh Khan

Sandeep Sharma

Yuzvendra Chahal

Ajay Jadav Mandal

Ashutosh Rambabu Sharma

Auqib Nabi

Axar Rajeshbhai Patel

Ben Matthew Duckett

David Andrew Miller

Pathira Vasan Dushmantha Chameera

Karun Kaladharan Nair

Rahul Kannaur Lokesh

Kyle Alex Jamieson

Lungisani True-man Ngidi

Madhav Tiwari

Mitchell Aaron Starc

Nitish Rana

Pathum Nissanka Silva

Prithvi Pankaj Shaw

Sahil Ulhas Parakh

Sameer Rizvi

Thangarasu Natarajan

Tripurana Vijay

Vipraj Nigam

Adam Fraser Milne

Aman Rao Perala

Brijesh Sharma

Dhruv Chand Jurel

Jofra Chioke Archer

Kuldeep Rampal Sen

Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka

Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius

Nandre Burger

Ravi Bishnoi

Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja

Ravi Singh

Samuel Matthew Curran

Shimron Odilon Hetmyer

Shubham Badriprasad Dubey

Sushant Samirkumar Mishra

Tushar Uday Deshpande

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Vignesh Puthur

Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal

Yash Raj Punja

Yudhvir Singh Charak

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Indian Premier League March 2024

Rishabh Pant, Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting gave several reasons to avoid the one-match suspension at the crucial juncture of the IPL 2024 but the decision was not overturned.

Rishabh Pant during the clash against Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (Getty Images)

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Rishabh Pant blames Delhi's hot weather, Sanju Samson's review for slow over-rate that led to one-match suspension before RCB clash

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BIG DEBATE: Was Sanju Samson given wrongly out in the DC vs RR IPL 2024 clash?

Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal met Sanju Samson after the Rishabh Pant-led side's 20-run win and lauded the Rajasthan Royals skipper for the fiery knock.

Sanju Samson with Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals co-owners Manoj Badale and Parth Jindal respectively (Screengrab: DC, X)

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Watch: Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal, Sanju Samson shake hands after former's wild celebration to controversial dismissal

Matthew Hayden said that Sanju Samson was batting like a dream when he scored a gutsy 86 runs in Rajasthan Royals' 20-run defeat against Delhi Capitals.

RR captain Sanju Samson in this frame. (Getty)

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'He was batting like a dream...': Australian great still in awe of Sanju Samson's incredible knock in RR's losing cause against DC

Delhi Capitals have boosted their playoff chances after dominant win over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2024 clash. With this win DC surged to 5th place in the standings.

DC skipper Rishabh Pant (left) and star pacer Mukesh Kumar in this frame. (Getty)

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EXPLAINED: Can Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals still make it to IPL 2024's playoffs after crucial win over Rajasthan Royals?

After notching a convincing 20-run win over Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals improved to fifth place in the Indian Premier League's (IPL) 2024's points table.

Delhi Capitals' Rishabh Pant celebrates his team's win over Rajasthan Royals during their IPL 2024 clash on May 7. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Points Table: DC jump to 5th place after win over RR to continue their hunt for playoff spot, KKR lead the chart

Sanju Samson has displaced Sunil Narine from third spot in the IPL 2024's Orange Cap race after his impressive knock in DC versus RR match on May 7.

RR skipper Sanju Samson (left) and RCB's superstar batter Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Sanju Samson storms back into top 3 after valiant knock against DC, Virat Kohli dancing on pinnacle

Head coach Kumar Sangakkara has his say on Sanju Samson's controversial dismissal which caught everyone's attention during DC vs RR's IPL 2024 clash.

RR's head coach Kumar Sangakkara (left) and skipper Sanju Samson in this frame. (X-Getty)

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Kumar Sangakkara shuts debate around Sanju Samson's disputed dismissal in DC vs RR's IPL 2024 tie, says 'game was at a crucial stage, but..'

In a double whammy Sanju Samson has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for dissent with umpires following his contentious dismissal during IPL 2024 clash between DC and RR.

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Sanju Samson faces BCCI's brunt after controversial dismissal and Rajasthan Royals' defeat against Delhi Capitals for committing this offence

Navjot Singh Sidhu has given his two cents on the hullabaloo around Sanju Samson's controversial dismissal during IPL 2024 clash between DC and RR on May 7.

Former India's star batter Navjot Singh Sindhu (left) and RR skipper Sanju Samson while having a conversation with umpire during DC vs RR's IPL 2024 clash. (X-Getty)

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Navjot Singh Sidhu throws 'fly in the milk' analogy while dissecting Sanju Samson's controversial dismissal during DC vs RR's IPL 2024 clash

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Grace Harris stole the show with a stunning 85 off just 40 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru easily beat UP Warriorz by nine wickets in their Women’s Premier League clash. Chasing 144, Harris raced to the fastest fifty of the season in only 22 balls, hitting 10 fours and five sixes.

RCB defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets

Grace Harris’ smashed fastest half-century in WPL 2026.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and her teammate Grace Harris run between the wickets

WPL 2026: Grace Harris blasts 85 as RCB crush UP Warriorz by nine wickets

The three matches of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 will likely to be played in closed doors at the DY Patil Stadium because of municipal corporation elections in Navi Mumbai on January 15. Local police have told the BCCI that they will not be able to provide enough security for the Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz match scheduled on election day.


Three WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators.

WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators due to local elections.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana with WPL Trophy 

Explained: Why some of WPL 2026 matches likely to be played without spectators

Mumbai Indians (MI) notched up a commanding 50-run win over Delhi Capitals in their second Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash on January 10

Mumbai Indians thrashed Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

DC failed to chase down the 196-run target and were bundled out for mere 145

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt (R) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet-Sciver Brunt combine to hand MI 50-run win over DC

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine combined to hand Gujarat Giants (GG) a 10-run win over UP Warriorz (UPW) in their Women's Premier League 2026 clash 

Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 10 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine remained the architects of Giants' victory

Gujarat Giants' Ashleigh Gardner (R) and Sophie Devine in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Gardner-Devine's all-round show helps GG edge UPW by 10 runs 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed that India all‑rounder Pooja Vastrakar will miss at least two weeks of Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches due to a hamstring injury.

RCB defeated MI by three wickets in WPL 2026 opener.

Pooja Vastrakar set to miss two weeks of WPL 2026.

Pooja Vastrakar of India prepares to bowl during game two of the ODI series between India and South Africa at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 19, 2024 in Bengaluru, India.

RCB shares worrisome update on Pooja Vastrakar’s WPL 2026 comeback

New Zealand tour of India 2026

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak revealed the reason behind Badoni's maiden call-up to the national team ahead of the second ODI against New Zealand

Sitanshu Kotak explained why Ayush Badoni was  called up to the Indian team 

Badoni is yet to make his international debut

Ayush Badoni of Lucknow Super Giants delivers a ball during the 2025 IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants at Narendra Modi Stadium (via Getty)

Kotak explains why Badoni received maiden international call-up ahead of 2nd ODI

India wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul advised young cricketers to work hard and wait for the opportunity and when it comes grab it with both hands.

KL Rahul scored 29 runs in 1st ODI against New Zealand.

India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in 1st ODI.

India wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul

WATCH: KL Rahul's life lesson to budding cricketers goes viral

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

Vidarbha put on a brilliant all-round display to beat Delhi by 76 runs and reach the Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-finals for the second year in a row. Yash Rathod scored a commanding 86, while Atharva Taide added 62 to help Vidarbha post a competitive 300.

Vidarbha seals berth in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 semifinals.

Vidarbha will face Karnataka in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 semifinals.

Delhi's Nitish Rana playing a shot in VHT clash

VHT 2025-26: Yash Rathod and Atharva Taide lead Vidarbha to 76-run win over Delh

Football

UFC icon Khabib has criticised Real Madrid for firing head coach Xabi Alonso following Los Blancos’ 2-3 loss to Barcelona in the Supercopa.

Real Madrid, who are second in La Liga, recently stated that Alonso had left the club following mutual agreement

Madrid filled the vacancy immediately after appointing reserve team head coach Alvaro Arbeloa

UFC icon Khabib calls out Real Madrid for firing head coach Xabi Alonso

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 UFC icon Khabib calls out Real Madrid for firing head coach Xabi Alonso

Ashes 2025-26

The legendary India cricketer was highly critical of the England team's performance in the recently-concluded Ashes series where they lost by 4-1

Sunil Gavaskar criticised the England team after Ashes defeat

England lost the Ashes to Australia by 4-1

England's Ben Stokes (C) celebrates the dismissal of Australia's Cameron Green with teammates on day three of the fifth Ashes cricket Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground (via Getty)

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Virat Kohli

RCB

741 Runs 15 Matches•15 Inns

Ruturaj Gaikwad

CSK

583 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Riyan Parag

RR

573 Runs 16 Matches•14 Inns

Travis Head

SRH

567 Runs 15 Matches•15 Inns

Sanju Samson

RR

531 Runs 16 Matches•15 Inns

Sai Sudharsan

GT

527 Runs 12 Matches•12 Inns

KL Rahul

LSG

520 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Nicholas Pooran

LSG

499 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Sunil Narine

KKR

488 Runs 15 Matches•14 Inns

Abhishek Sharma

SRH

484 Runs 16 Matches•16 Inns

Heinrich Klaasen

SRH

479 Runs 16 Matches•15 Inns

Rishabh Pant

DC

446 Runs 13 Matches•13 Inns

Faf du Plessis

RCB

438 Runs 15 Matches•15 Inns

Phil Salt

KKR

435 Runs 12 Matches•12 Inns

Yashasvi Jaiswal

RR

435 Runs 16 Matches•15 Inns

News Updates

Rishabh Pant blames Delhi's hot weather, Sanju Samson's review for slow over-rate that led to one-match suspension before RCB clash

BIG DEBATE: Was Sanju Samson given wrongly out in the DC vs RR IPL 2024 clash?

Watch: Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal, Sanju Samson shake hands after former's wild celebration to controversial dismissal

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