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Topic: Indian Premier League

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.

6 teams, 34 games, 15 days—rugby gets an IPL-like tournament, with a lot riding on it

The live broadcast of the tournament on Star Sports and JioStar is expected to inspire millions of viewers and get rugby a legion of Indian fans.

‘Stroke’ play in IPL but on a canvas: Meet the league’s official artist, Andy Brown

British artist's journey with IPL began in earnest during the India-England Test series in early 2024, where he painted live at stadiums like Hyderabad & Dharamshala.

Farmer’s son with no stage fright, meet 14-yr-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, youngest debutant in IPL history

On Saturday, Vaibhav replaced injured captain Sanju Samson in Rajasthan Royals X against Lucknow Super Giants. Southpaw makes a quickfire 34 runs off 20 balls as opener.

262 chased last year, 111 defended this year—IPL continues to script the wildest cricket tales

Punjab Kings successfully defended just 111 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi Tuesday, in what Harsha Bhogle described as 'simply one of the greatest matches of the IPL'.

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.

New kid on the block: Mumbai Indians’ Ashwani Kumar is 1st Indian pacer with 4-wicket haul on IPL debut

Ashwani, who comes with limited experience in senior cricket, played his first IPL match against KKR Monday. He is the latest addition to the list of most successful debutants at the IPL.

Washington Sundar missing from Gujarat Titans’ IPL match leaves another Sundar wondering

All-rounder did not feature in match which his team, Gujarat Titans, lost to Punjab Kings by 11 runs. Sundar was part of Indian team that won Champions Trophy earlier this month.

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.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?