Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been dealt a significant setback ahead of IPL 2026, with key pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Harshit Rana struggling with injuries.Head coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed during the team’s pre-season press conference that Pathirana will miss the early phase of the tournament due to a calf strain and is expected to return…
Matheesha Pathirana (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Matheesha Pathirana is set to miss the opening phase of IPL 2026, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar confirming in pre-season press conference on Friday that the pacer is likely to be available only from mid-April. Pathirana, who was ruled out of the 2026 T20 World Cup…
Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Kohli’s transition to playing fewer formats might impact his T20 rhythm, especially after breaks.“This time, things will be a little different for Kohli. For the first time, he will play the IPL having completely retired from Test cricket. He is playing only one…
India finished the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup without a win, bowing out in the group stage. (Image: AIFF) New Delhi: India’s campaign at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asia Cup in Australia ended in disappointment, with heavy defeats – such as 0-11 vs Japan – exposing the gulf with Asia’s elite. Yet, beneath the scorelines…
India set to play only test match against South Africa India Women are set to play South Africa in a one-off Test in Gqeberha from December 20 to 23, with the tour also featuring a three-match ODI series. The ODIs, part of the ICC Women’s Championship, will be held from December 9 to 15 across…
AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: For over a decade, the sight of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers sprinting between the wickets in red and gold was the heartbeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL). While their individual records are peerless, the duo’s lack of an IPL trophy together remains…
KKR’s Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former Chennai Super Kings batter S Badrinath has raised serious concerns about Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026, calling captain Ajinkya Rahane a ‘weak link’ in the setup.With less than 10 days remaining for KKR’s opening clash against Mumbai Indians, Badrinath questioned both the team’s leadership and their squad…
RR’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has sounded a note of caution around the rising hype surrounding teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of IPL 2026, while also backing the youngster to deliver in what could be a defining season.Speaking on JioStar, Pathan pointed out that the real test for Vaibhav will…
CM Yogi Adityanath with cricketer Deepti Sharma (Video grab) Uttar Pradesh has stepped up its efforts to emerge as a major sporting hub, with the government led by Yogi Adityanath rolling out one of the most ambitious incentive structures for athletes in the country. The state’s focus is clear — encouraging youth to pursue sports…
Josh Hazelwood, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Harshit Rana (Agency Image) IPL 2026 is set to begin under a cloud of injury concerns, with several key players either ruled out completely or unavailable for a significant part of the tournament. Teams are already being forced to rethink combinations even before the first ball is bowled.Here…
