RCB are looking to make their second consecutive IPL final after finishing the league stage as table-toppers, while GT will be hoping to reach the final for the third time in their history and first time since the 2023 season. (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Gujarat Titans…
Jason Gillespie and Kevin Pietersen A fierce debate over the value of the IPL versus county cricket has exploded into a full-blown war of words, with former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie launching a brutal attack on former England batter Kevin Pietersen over comments involving young England talent Jacob Bethell.The controversy began after former England captain…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ skipper Ajinkya Rahane speaks to Sunil Narine. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: It was a disappointing campaign for the three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders. After finally ending their 10-year title drought with the IPL triumph in 2024, KKR failed to carry forward that momentum as the 2026 season turned into another frustrating one,…
Mumbai Indians players. (ANI Photo) Mumbai Indians were the first team in IPL history to win five titles, but they have now gone six straight seasons without lifting the trophy — their longest drought ever. Despite boasting what looked like the strongest squad on paper, MI endured a disastrous campaign, finishing ninth in the standings…
File photo of RCB captain Rajat Patidar. TimesofIndia.com in Dharamsala: For a long time, Rajat Patidar‘s career seemed defined by one phrase: “so near, yet so far.”The swashbuckling batter was scoring heaps of runs in domestic cricket with little recognition. After a poor IPL in 2021, he was even released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB),…
Virat Kohli and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: Former India and CSK batter Subramaniam Badrinath has revealed his best IPL 2026 playing XII for the league stage, and the biggest talking point was the exclusion of superstars Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. Instead, Badrinath, revealing the lineup in a video on his YouTube channel, chose young…
Shreyas Iyer’s sister blasts online abuse NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer’s sister, Shresta Iyer, has responded after facing heavy online trolling following Punjab Kings’ exit from IPL 2026. The backlash started after an old “banter” reel involving Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders went viral again when PBKS narrowly missed the playoffs by just one point.Shresta…
In today’s fast-scoring T20 cricket, batters are happy to get runs in any manner possible. While cleanly-timed drives and big sixes remain the most pleasing shots for batters, the aggressive nature of the format often forces players into false shots. Yet, some batters have managed to combine attacking cricket with remarkable control.KL Rahul has been…
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the biggest clash of the Indian Premier League 2026 playoffs as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday. The winner will seal a direct berth in the final,…
Please select responses for all the questions and submit again. 1.Which team will win the IPL? 2.Which team will be the runners-up? 3.Who is the most promising talent of IPL 2026? 4.Do you think too much technology is disrupting the game’s momentum? 5.Do you think IPL has become too batting friendly and should become more…