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Fourth time’s the charm? RCB one step away from maiden IPL win after smashing their way to final

In the first IPL Qualifier match Thursday against Punjab Kings, the Rajat Patidar-led side registered an eight-wicket win in 60 balls. The final is scheduled to be held on 3 June.

Digvesh Rathi’s suspension should be a wake-up call. T20 cricket is also a gentleman’s game

The suspension should serve as a wake-up call — not just for Rathi, but for every young gun in the league. Celebrate your success, but know where the boundary is.

Slow middle order start, prolific opener to solid captain—the chapters of Rohit Sharma’s Test career

Rohit, who announced his retirement from Test format last week, didn't always have a smooth red-ball journey. But he reinvented himself.

Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket

Sharma represented India in 67 Test matches out of which he captained 24. He recently received criticism for team India's performance where India failed to qualify for World Test Championship Final.

Sherry in a new avatar: Sidhu launches YouTube channel on ‘cricket, fitness, spirituality, no politics’

The channel, Navjot Sidhu Official, will reflect the lesser known aspects of his personality, the 61-year-old former MP told mediapersons.

Barely a teen, fully a star—14-yr-old Suryavanshi has hit 2nd-fastest IPL 100 & Sachin is impressed

A 35-ball hundred at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium ensures Rajasthan Royals' opener place in history books. What is more stunning is his temperament in T20's biggest stage.

Wankhede Stadium stands to be named after Sharad Pawar, Wadekar, Rohit—‘pillars of Mumbai cricket’

According to decision taken at Mumbai Cricket Association meeting, the stadium will also have an office lounge in memory of its late president Amol Kale.

After mix-up and Phil Salt’s dismissal, Virat Kohli’s ‘run-out resume’ triggers debate

Salt’s dismissal, right when he was in top gear, proved to be the turning point. RCB’s momentum evaporated, giving Delhi Capitals the window to claw their way back.

Uber hits a six with new IPL campaign—creates buzz, builds connection

The campaign unfolds through a series of quirky films featuring Australian cricketer Travis Head and his gang of ‘Baddies’ pulling off playful pranks on rival cricket teams.

The bright, the unlucky & the outsider: A look at young captains in the IPL 2025 season

Before the season began, many IPL franchises experienced a major shift due to the mega auction, which led to several franchises placing their hopes in new captains.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.