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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicIPL 2025

Topic: IPL 2025

Bengaluru stampede makes it clear—those managing IPL want the benefits without accountability

Every tragedy is a chance to learn. The Bengaluru stampede should serve as an eye-opener for Indian cricket fans. Euphoria must not drive them into a frenzy.

RCB victory parade: Bengaluru turns red as fans pour into streets to welcome 1st time IPL champions

The much-anticipated open-top bus parade from Vidhana Soudha to the stadium will also start at 5 PM following the team's reception by the CM at the Bengaluru airport.

After 18-yr wait, RCB clinch 1st-ever IPL title as Punjab Kings fall short in final

Ahmedabad (Gujarat): Finally, after 18 years, it is party time for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as a brilliant spell from Krunal Pandya and solid...

RCB scores 190/9 in IPL final, set to bowl in second innings against Punjab Kings

The last time Royal Challengers Bengaluru were in an IPL final was in 2016, where they lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Punjab Kings opt to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL final

Both teams are fielding unchanged eleven from their previous games.

IPL 2025: A season of redemption for some, reckoning for others

While players like K.L. Rahul, Shreyas Iyer & Sai Sudharsan have made impactful performances, some big names such as Rishabh Pant & Ishan Kishan have failed to make notable contributions.

Batter Shubman Gill completes 5000 T20 runs in Gujarat Titans vs Delhi capitals IPL match

The GT captain became the 6th highest to achieve this landmark in cricketing history, following Chris Gayle (132), KL Rahul (143), Shaun Marsh (144), Devon Conway (144), & Babar Azam (145).

With 16 matches yet to be played, BCCI suspends IPL for a week in light of India-Pakistan flare-up

Development comes less than 24 hours after BCCI called off Punjab vs Delhi match in Dharamsala midway, following air raid alerts in Pathankot, less than 100 km away.

IPL in 12 languages—bland English, spicy Punjabi, juicy Haryanvi. Which one’s your favourite?

What has made the outrageous exploits of IPL players on the field so much fun are the verbal antics of the commentary team in the box.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.