Kolkata

Phil Salt (W)

Sunil Narine

Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Venkatesh Iyer

Shreyas Iyer (C)

Rinku Singh

Andre Russell

Ramandeep Singh

Mitchell Starc

Varun Chakaravarthy

Harshit Rana

Rajasthan

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Sanju Samson (C) (W)

Riyan Parag

Shimron Hetmyer

Rovman Powell

Dhruv Jurel

Ravichandran Ashwin

Trent Boult

Avesh Khan

Kuldeep Sen

Yuzvendra Chahal

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

Sarthak Ranjan

Sunil Philip Narine

Tejasvi Singh

Tim Louis Seifert

Umran Malik

Vaibhav Gopal Arora

Varun Chakaravarthy Vinod

Adam Fraser Milne

Aman Rao Perala

Brijesh Sharma

Dhruv Chand Jurel

Donovan Ferreira

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

Sandeep Sharma

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

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh lauded Jos Buttler and said that he didn’t receive praise like Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni because he is not an Indian Player.&nbsp;

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh (L) and Rajasthan Royals' Jos Buttler. (Getty)

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‘If Virat Kohli had scored this century, we would have sung his praises for two months’: Indian great on Jos Buttler's IPL 2024 ton vs KKR

Amidst high-scoring games in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir bats for change in ball manufacturer.

Gautam Gambhir and Kumar Sangakkara after the clash between KKR and RR (Getty Images)

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'Nothing wrong with changing manufacturer': Gautam Gambhir suggests dumping Kookaburra ball amidst high-scoring IPL matches

Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan met Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal after match 31 of the Indian Premier League 2024.

Shah Rukh Khan meets Yashasvi Jaiswal (credit: Twitter)

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WATCH: Shah Rukh Khan fulfills Yashasvi Jaiswal's wish after KKR vs RR tie, hugs young batter in heart-winning gesture

After KKR's defeat to RR at Eden Gardens, co-owner and Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan tried to boost players’ spirits in the dressing room. He had a special message for team mentor Gautam Gambhir.

KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan (L), Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Shreyas Iyer (2L) and mentor Gautam Gambhir. (Screengrab: X)

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WATCH: Shah Rukh Khan enters dressing room to motivate Gautam Gambhir and KKR  team after loss against RR

Shreyas Iyer has been fined for maintaining slow over rate during Kolkata Knight Riders versus Rajasthan Royals' Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match.

Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Shreyas Iyer (L) and Phil Salt walks back to the pavilion during their IPL 2024 clash against LSG. (Getty)

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Big blow to Shreyas Iyer, slapped with hefty fine for this offense after KKR suffered defeat against RR

Yuzvendra Chahal continued his dominance in the Purple Cup standings while Jasprit Bumrah perfectly poised at second place in IPL 2024's leading wicket-takers' list.

Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal (2L) celebrates with teammates. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Yuzvendra Chahal stretches lead on top, Jasprit Bumrah continues to grab second spot; check full list here

Ian Bishop came down heavily on Kolkata Knight Riders' star pacer Mitchell Starc for leaking 0/50 in IPL 2024 clash against Rajasthan Royals.

Kolkata Knight Riders' superstar pacer Mitchell Starc in this frame. (Getty)

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'Especially at that price…': Mitchell Starc's price tag questioned once again after leaking 0/50 against RR, draws ex-WI star's ire

Sunil Narine surged to top 3 of the IPL 2024's leading run-scorers' list after belting a lightning century in KKR versus RR's high-scoring thriller.

From left: KKR's Sunil Narine, RR's Riyan Parag and RCB's Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Sunil Narine cruises into top 3 after splendid ton vs RR, Riyan Parag closes gap with Virat Kohli

Sunil Narine credited Gautam Gambhir after his centurion knock in Kolkata Knight Riders' losing cause against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2024 clash.

KKR's Sunil Narine (R) celebrates after scoring a century against RR in their IPL 2024 match at Eden Gardens on April 16. (Getty)

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Sunil Narine namedrops Gautam Gambhir after incredible century in KKR's losing cause vs RR, says 'it would have been a joke...'

Jos Buttler tumbled multiple record after helping Rajasthan Royals pull off a record-chase against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2024 encounter on April 16.

Rajasthan Royals superstar batter Jos Buttler in this frame. (Getty)

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Jos Buttler tops Virat Kohli, matches Babar Azam after cracking ton in Rajasthan Royals' record chase against Kolkata Knight Riders

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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

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.

Dillon Brooks blasts NBA officials following fine for on-court conduct

Anthony Edwards heaped praise on Jaden McDaniels after the Timberwolves edged the Spurs, highlighting his game-winning defensive impact.

Anthony Edwards calls Jaden McDaniels his favorite NBA player after clutch defensive display vs Spurs.

McDaniels’ late block seals narrow Timberwolves win in final minutes.

Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots a free throw during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 11, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Anthony Edwards heaps praise on Jaden McDaniels after game-winning defense

Rui Hachimura is set to return from injury for the LA Lakers against the Sacramento Kings, providing a major boost despite an expected minutes restriction.


Rui Hachimura cleared to return after missing six games with a calf strain, likely to come off the bench.

JJ Redick calls Hachimura the Lakers’ best catch-and-shoot option as his comeback nears.

Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 9, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Hachimura injury update: Lakers star all set to comeback after missing six games

Football

Barcelona president Joan Laporta criticised Kylian Mbappé for refusing a guard of honour after Barça’s Spanish Super Cup win over Real Madrid.

Joan Laporta calls out Kylian Mbappé over sportsmanship following Barcelona’s Super Cup triumph.

Mbappé struggled to make an impact off the bench in the final after returning from injury.

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid is pictured with their runners up medal walking away from the Spanish Super Cup following the Spanish Super Cup Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium

Joan Laporta LAMBASTS Kylian Mbappe for refusing guard of honour to Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo is one goal away from becoming Al-Nassr’s most prolific foreign scorer ahead of their Saudi Pro League showdown with Al-Hilal.


Cristiano Ronaldo can equal Abderrazak Hamdallah’s Al-Nassr foreign goalscoring record with a goal against Al-Hilal.

The Al-Nassr captain leads the Saudi Pro League scoring charts with 14 goals this season.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr celebrates after scoring his team's first goal, equalling the record 115 goals scored by Abderrazak Hamdallah during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Hilal and Al Nassr at Kingdom Arena

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‘If Virat Kohli had scored this century, we would have sung his praises for two months’: Indian great on Jos Buttler's IPL 2024 ton vs KKR

'Nothing wrong with changing manufacturer': Gautam Gambhir suggests dumping Kookaburra ball amidst high-scoring IPL matches

WATCH: Shah Rukh Khan fulfills Yashasvi Jaiswal's wish after KKR vs RR tie, hugs young batter in heart-winning gesture