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Kolkata Knight Riders (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time IPL champions who tasted success as recently as 2024 under captain Shreyas Iyer and mentor Gautam Gambhir, found themselves slipping into an underwhelming campaign in 2025. The defending champions finished eighth, a fall few saw coming.KKR have not tip-toed into the IPL…

Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone & Ravi Bishnoi (GettyImages) With the IPL 2026 auction just around the corner, a select group of players is set to cash in big as franchises look to strengthen their squads. While most top international stars are already tied to teams, several marquee names will go under the hammer, and demand…

Smriti Mandhana made her first public appearance on Wednesday after confirming that her wedding with Palash Muchhal had been called off. The Indian batting star was seen at the airport in the afternoon, a sight fans had been waiting for since her announcement. Smriti kept her look understated, wearing a mask and opting for a…

Former India wicketkeeper-batter and current Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor Dinesh Karthik has spoken about the build-up to the IPL mini-auction and the work that goes into it. He said the process is demanding and something he has enjoyed during his time in cricket.RCB are the defending champions after winning their first IPL title in…

Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya made a triumphant return to action on December 9 after recovering from a left quadricep injury sustained during the Asia Cup. He guided Team India to a commanding 101-run victory over South Africa in the first match of the five-match T20I series and was named…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Simu Das (Pic credit: CM Office Assam) NEW DELHI: A mysterious early-morning phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi left Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma scrambling for answers. The PM simply asked him, “Have you met Simu?” — a name that Sarma shockingly didn’t recognise.Go Beyond The…

Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya says maintaining a positive mindset has enabled him to return to the field “stronger, bigger and better” after injury setbacks that triggered moments of self-doubt. His comeback from a near two-month break due to a left quadriceps injury played a crucial role in India’s…

Smriti Mandhana (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Smriti Mandhana has been in the spotlight ever since she announced that her wedding with composer Palash Muchhal had been called off. In the days following the confirmation, the India vice-captain has shared — directly and indirectly — three notable updates that have caught the attention of fans and…

Blair Tickner (Screengab) New Zealand’s second Test against the West Indies took a frightening turn on Wednesday when pace bowler Blair Tickner was rushed to hospital after suffering a nasty shoulder injury, moments after producing the best spell of his international career. Tickner, who had already triggered a dramatic West Indies batting collapse, crashed to…

Sahibzada Farhan and Jasprit Bumrah (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: India started their T20 series against South Africa on a dominating note, thrashing the visitors by 101 runs in the first T20I at Cuttack. Batting first, India posted a competitive 175 for six in 20 overs, with Hardik Pandya’s blistering 59* off just 28 balls,…