[ad_1] Wisden condemns India for ‘Orwellian’ governance (screengrab/x) The 2026 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanac, published on Thursday, said the sport’s former USP as a “refuge from real politics” has been poisoned by the growing politicization of the game under India’s “Orwellian” influence.The “Editor’s Notes” of the 163rd edition of the annual, noting India’s growing political influence…
[ad_1] Sandroof wins 2026 candidates (IANS) In a feat perhaps never seen before in Candidates chess, Uzbek grandmaster Javakhir Sindrov upset the reigning champion in a world championship match against defending champion D Gokesh of India in Cyprus.Having won six of his 13 games and lost none, the 20-year-old drew Dutchman Anish Gerry in the…
[ad_1] New Delhi: If Parful Hinge stepped into the limelight with his new-ball spell for Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, his teammate, Saqib Hussain, grabbed the limelight by sharing the new ball. Rajasthan Royals InningsSaqib finished with figures of 4/24, matching the best bowling performance by an Indian. IPL Debut, as his slow off-cutters did the…
[ad_1] RL India’s Vaishali Ramesh Babu, Kazakhstan’s Bibi Sara Isaobaifa, and China’s Zhu Jin (Photos by Michael Waloza) New Delhi: The clock of judgment has arrived. Unless a tiebreaker is forced and we have to wait another day, on Wednesday the Mediterranean shores of Cyprus will decide who will be crowned the female contender to…
[ad_1] Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) in the 23rd match of IPL 2026 today on April 15. RCB entered the match at number three after a high-scoring win against Mumbai Indians, having crossed the 200-run mark in every match this season. LSG, currently ranked seventh, will be looking to…
[ad_1] Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid takes a free kick during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 quarter-final second leg match between Club Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo/Getty Images) Atletico Madrid eliminated Barcelona. Champions League 3-2 on aggregate, despite losing 2-1 in…
[ad_1] Ahmed Shahzad, IPL Trophy Former cricketer of Pakistan Ahmad Shehzad Pakistan’s journalists and media have been criticized for repeatedly asking for comparisons with foreign players. Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL).Shahzad pointed to the questions asked. Kosal MendesWho is currently playing in PSL.“Kosal Mendes is playing in the PSL, performing, and…
[ad_1] Captain Rituraj Gaikwad said things are “slowly coming together”. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs on Tuesday, after the team recorded their second straight win.CSK, undergoing a turnaround, came into the match on the back of a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals and followed it up with another win…
[ad_1] New Delhi: Depression on Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane’s face was clearly visible as his team suffered yet another defeat, losing by 32 runs to Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. After the loss, Rahane shook hands with the players, congratulated the…
[ad_1] New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders IPL The campaign took another hit Chennai Super Kings Beat them by 32 runs on a hard, two-paced pitch. Chasing 193, KKR never looked in control and eventually ended at 160/7. The defeat exposed problems in their batting style and overall planning, with the team now having lost four…