Kolkata

Phil Salt (W)

Sunil Narine

Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Shreyas Iyer (C)

Venkatesh Iyer

Rinku Singh

Andre Russell

Ramandeep Singh

Dushmantha Chameera

Varun Chakaravarthy

Harshit Rana

Punjab

Sam Curran (C)

Jonny Bairstow

Rilee Rossouw

Jitesh Sharma (W)

Shashank Singh

Ashutosh Sharma

Harpreet Brar

Harshal Patel

Kagiso Rabada

Rahul Chahar

Arshdeep Singh

Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane

Akash Deep

Angkrish Avaneesh Raghuvanshi

Anukul Sudhakar Roy

Cameron Donald Green

Daksh Kamra

Finnley Hugh Allen

Harshit Pradeep Rana

Kartik Tyagi

Manish Krishnanand Pandey

Matheesha Pathirana

Prashant Hitesh Solanki

Rachin Ravindra

Rahul Ajay Tripathi

Rinku Khanchand Singh

Rovman Powell

Sarthak Ranjan

Sunil Philip Narine

Tejasvi Singh

Tim Louis Seifert

Umran Malik

Vaibhav Gopal Arora

Varun Chakaravarthy Vinod

Azmatullah Omarzai

Benjamin James Dwarshuis

Cooper Patrick Leonard Connolly

Harnoor Singh Pannu

Lachlan Hammond Ferguson

Marco Jansen

Marcus Peter Stoinis

Mitchell J Owen

Musheer Naushad Khan

Nehal Wadhera

Prabhsimran Singh

Praveen Dubey

Priyansh Arya

Pyla Avinash

Shreyas Santosh Iyer

Suryansh Prashant Shedge

Vijaykumar Vyshak

Vishal Nishad

Vishnu Vinod

Xavier Colin Bartlett

Yash Ravisingh Thakur

Yuzvendra Singh Chahal

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Indian Premier League March 2024

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Debate: Ravi Shastri asks bowlers to stop complaining, is he right? | IPL 2024

Harshal Patel has outclassed Jasprit Bumrah to become the new owner of the IPL 2024's Purple Cap after Punjab Kings' win over Kolkata Knight Riders on April 26.

Punjab Kings' Harshal Patel (left) and Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Harshal Patel edges Jasprit Bumrah to rocket to top of the standings; Arshdeep Singh, Sam Curran scale up

Kolkata Knight Riders' Sunil Narine surged to second spot in the Orange Cap race after his batting blitz during IPL 2024's clash against Punjab Kings.

KKR's Phil Salt (left) and Sunil Narine in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Orange Cap: KKR's superstar jumps to 2nd spot after another batting blitz vs PBKS, Travis Head out of top 5

Punjab Kings' star all-rounder Sikandar Raza has left Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 to participate in the upcoming T20I series between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh.

Punjab Kings players celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

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Punjab Kings' star leaves IPL 2024 midway after team's record-breaking run-chase against Kolkata Knight Riders

Punjab Kings (PBKS) pipped Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2024's points table after their stunning win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 26.

Punjab Kings' players celebrate after the dismissal of Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Shreyas Iyer during their IPL 2024 clash on April 26. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Points Table: Punjab Kings leave Mumbai Indians behind after pulling off historic chase, KKR unaffected despite defeat

Kolkata Knight Riders' mentor Gautam Gambhir was seen arguing with the fourth umpire for denied single during IPL 2024 clash against Punjab Kings.

KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir was seen arguing with 4th umpire during IPL 2024 clash against PBKS. (Screengrab-X)

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WATCH: Gautam Gambhir loses cool, engages in intense argument with 4th umpire for this reason during KKR vs PBKS' high-scoring drama

Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh's batting heroics against Kolkata Knight Riders caught the eye of pace legend Dale Steyn, who penned a heartfelt message for the rising star.

PBKS' star batter Shashank Singh (left) and pace legend Dale Steyn in this frame. (Getty)

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Dale Steyn pens heartfelt message for PBKS' wrong-purchase Shashank Singh after his batting blitz in record chase against KKR

IPL 2024: Punjab Kings' stand-in skipper Sam Curran, after chasing down a historic chase of 262 runs against KKR, said that cricket is turning into baseball.

Punjab Kings' captain Sam Curran celebrates after taking the wicket of Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan (R) during their IPL 2024 match on April 26. (Getty)

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'Cricket is turning into baseball...': Sam Curran after Punjab Kings pull off World Record chase of 262 against KKR in IPL 2024 clash

On an extraordinary day that will be etched in cricket history, the PBKS shattered records and set new benchmarks by securing a breathtaking victory over the KKR.&nbsp;

KKR captain Shreyas Iyer leading his team out on the field. (PC: IPL).

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IPL 2024: Shell-shocked KKR captain Shreyas Iyer reacts after getting hammered by PBKS in historic match, says '...not being able to defend 260'

Jonny Bairstow remained unbeaten on 108 runs off 48 balls. In his pulverising innings, Bairstow smashed 8 fours and 9 sixes as Punjab Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders.

Shashank Singh (L) and Jonny Bairstow (R). (PC: IPL)

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IPL 2024, KKR vs PBKS: Punjab script monumental history and pull off biggest run chase of all time; milestone 42 sixes match ends in KKR's dismay 

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WPL 2026

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

Finn Bálor has set his sights on CM Punk’s World Championship, sparking speculation over a possible return of The Prince—or even The Demon—on RAW in Ireland.


Finn Bálor challenges CM Punk for the World title, with their clash set for RAW in Ireland.

Possibility of Bálor reviving The Prince or The Demon persona adds intrigue to the title match.

Finn Balor looks on in ring during Monday Night RAW at PSD Bank Dome on January 12, 2026 in Duesseldorf, Germany.

Finn Balor officially REVEALS new name on WWE RAW

American Football

DeVonta Smith pointed to poor execution—not play-calling—as the main reason behind the Eagles’ offensive struggles in their wild-card loss to the 49ers.


DeVonta Smith defends Eagles’ offensive scheme, saying execution let the team down vs 49ers.

Eagles players back OC Kevin Patullo amid criticism following playoff exit.

DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

DeVonta Smith addresses Eagles' execution after Hurts, A.J. Brown struggle

Ben Johnson doubled down on the Bears–Packers rivalry after Chicago’s stunning comeback win, as reports suggest Green Bay will stick with Matt LaFleur despite playoff heartbreak.

Ben Johnson embraces Bears–Packers rivalry after emotional win sends Chicago to divisional round.

Packers expected to pursue contract extension for Matt LaFleur following wild-card exit.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson walks off the field at the conclusion of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Ben Johnson shrugs off Matt LaFleur tension after Bears eliminate Packers 

Micah Parsons confirmed his 2026 debut for the Packers will be delayed as he continues recovering from a torn ACL, realistically targeting a return in Weeks 3 or 4.


Micah Parsons admits Week 1 return is unlikely as ACL recovery continues ahead of schedule.

Packers struggled defensively after Parsons’ injury, going winless and conceding heavily.

Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers leaves the field after defeating the Chicago Bears 28-21 at Lambeau Field on December 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Micah Parsons makes HONEST admission on delayed return timeline 

Basketball

Dillon Brooks unloaded on NBA officials after picking up his league-leading 12th technical foul, claiming referees punish him for his reputation rather than his actions.



Dillon Brooks blasts referees after receiving another technical foul in Suns’ win.

Suns forward admits most of his technicals are deserved but feels targeted due to his image.

Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the New York Knicks at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 09, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.  The Suns defeated the Knicks 112-107.

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Debate: Ravi Shastri asks bowlers to stop complaining, is he right? | IPL 2024

IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Harshal Patel edges Jasprit Bumrah to rocket to top of the standings; Arshdeep Singh, Sam Curran scale up

IPL 2024 Orange Cap: KKR's superstar jumps to 2nd spot after another batting blitz vs PBKS, Travis Head out of top 5