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Bengaluru: Krunal Pandya has produced consistent performances so far for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026. Against Gujarat Titans, he struggled with the ball in his final two overs, but got the job done with the bat, playing a cameo of unbeaten 23 runs off 12 balls, as RCB won the match by five wickets. After the match, the all-rounder was called to speak to the commentators and he used the occasion to reflect on a much larger ambition, which is to make a return to international cricket. “There’s nothing bigger than playing in the blue jersey once again. My…

New Delhi: The Pakistan Super League is once again in the news after the recent episode between Mohammad Amir and Faheem Ashraf. This time around, it was regarding a pre-match segment that turned into a talking point ahead of the marquee clash between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars. Notably, during the toss, the show produced a scripted fight between the two mascots, which drew significant attention, mostly because it was extremely unnecessary.  The brief act unfolded during the toss build-up, where mascots staged a playful scuffle near the pitch. What was designed as light entertainment quickly became the centre of…

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals have done remarkably well in their IPL 2026 campaign, winning five out of seven matches. The top three batters and the bowling unit have been highly effective, resulting in them being third on the points table. However, ahead of the second half of the season, attention has increasingly turned toward captain Riyan Parag, who has failed to live up to his potential.  Despite leading effectively on the field, the 24-year-old has struggled to convert starts into meaningful contributions. His tally stands at 81 runs from seven innings, with no score exceeding 20, which has put him…

New Delhi: Star Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has finally joined the Delhi Capitals camp for the IPL 2026 season. The southpaw was reportedly dealing with shoulder and elbow injuries, which ruled him out of the first half of the cash-rich league. He was training in Australia under CA, as Delhi management repeatedly confirmed that they were unsure of when the pacer could join the camp. On April 25, he finally landed in India and checked into the team hotel. Delhi shared a video montage of the same on their social media.  Now, even though Starc has joined the camp, he…

New Delhi: Nearly two decades after the infamous slapgate incident, Sreesanth has publicly criticised Harbhajan Singh over a recent advertisement that referenced their past altercation. The former fast bowler suggested that while time had eased tensions, the decision to turn that episode into commercial content altered his stance completely. The flashpoint traces back to 2008, during IPL’s inaugural season, when a post-match confrontation between the two players became a defining controversy. Images of Sreesanth, visibly distressed after the altercation, spread widely and disciplinary action followed, including a suspension for Harbhajan for the remainder of the tournament. In his recent remarks,…

Bengaluru: Defending 206 runs against RCB at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Gujarat Titans had an early opening when Virat Kohli offered a chance in the very first over. The opportunity went down as Washington Sundar dropped a dolly and the reprieve proved costly. The star batter settled quickly and went on to anchor the chase with an aggressive 81 from 44 deliveries, steering Bengaluru comfortably toward the target with more than an over to spare. After the game, GT captain Gill pointed to that moment as significant, though not decisive on its own, emphasising the team’s inability to respond effectively…