Despite a disappointing run in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, Mumbai Indians have decided to continue backing their captain Hardik Pandya, signaling stability within the franchise even as results falter on the field. The five-time champions currently find themselves struggling near the bottom of the points table, with inconsistent performances hampering their campaign. However, team...
The 2026 season of the Indian Premier League has turned into a challenging chapter for Rishabh Pant, whose much-anticipated leadership of the Lucknow Super Giants has yet to deliver the expected results. Despite entering the tournament with immense expectations—both as captain and the league’s most expensive player—the wicketkeeper-batter has struggled to find rhythm in a...
In a significant development for Indian football, Oscar Bruzon has confirmed that he will step down from his role as head coach of East Bengal at the end of the current season. The Spanish tactician cited a lack of long-term planning and strategic clarity within the club as the primary reasons behind his decision to...
Mumbai’s recent defeat to Chennai has intensified scrutiny around captain Hardik Pandya, with growing concerns from former Indian cricketers about the apparent lack of support within the team and the broader challenges facing the franchise. The loss, which exposed several tactical and performance-related weaknesses, has reignited debates over leadership dynamics, team cohesion, and the overall...
In what could become one of the most significant ownership changes in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), reports indicate that the Mittal family, in collaboration with prominent business leader Adar Poonawalla, is in advanced discussions to acquire the Rajasthan Royals franchise in a deal valued at approximately ₹15,660 crore. The proposed transaction,...
The Mumbai Indians have come under increasing scrutiny following criticism over their perceived lack of support for captain Hardik Pandya during a challenging phase in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The situation has sparked debate among former players, analysts, and fans, raising questions about leadership backing, dressing room dynamics, and team management strategies....
A fresh controversy involving Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has once again brought the spotlight on the ownership and decision-making structure of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), one of the most high-profile franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The issue gained traction after social media discussions and public...
In an emotional and deeply personal revelation, young Indian cricket sensation Tilak Varma has opened up about a life-threatening health condition that nearly ended his career — and could have even cost him his life — just before his rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The talented left-handed batter, who has become one of...
In a tragic incident that has sparked outrage across Afghanistan, three Afghan cricketers were reportedly among eight people killed after Pakistan carried out an airstrike near the shared border on Sunday. The strike, which targeted areas along the volatile Durand Line, has once again raised concerns over escalating tensions between the two neighbouring nations. According...
In recent comments, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir delivered a candid assessment of Shubman Gill’s emerging captaincy. While praising his composure under pressure, Gambhir cautioned that Gill is still in the early phase of his leadership journey—and has yet to confront the hardest trials that come with captaincy. During a media interaction, Gambhir said, “Gill...