AB de Villiers reveals ‘naughty’ desire in his, Virat Kohli’s career downfall

For over a decade, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers were RCB’s heartbeat, yet an IPL trophy eluded them. De Villiers reflected that their shared “naughty” trait, wanting to win too much, was both their strength and downfall, making losses feel personal. Their intense competitiveness forged legendary partnerships but came with heavy emotional tolls, highlighting … Read more

IPL 2026 boost for KKR: ‘Fit and ready’ Pathirana set to join squad

Kolkata Knight Riders received a significant boost as Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed Matheesha Pathirana is fit and ready for the IPL. This eases concerns over KKR’s depleted pace attack, with the young pacer cleared after recovering from a calf strain. His availability, especially as a death-over specialist, is crucial for the franchise’s title aspirations.

‘You can’t have random plans’: Aditi on where it went wrong for India at AFC Women’s Asia Cup

Former India international Aditi Chauhan calls India’s Asia Cup campaign a mix of promise and reality check, praising emerging talent while highlighting structural flaws. She stresses better preparation, a stronger league and overseas exposure as key to bridging the gap with Asia’s best and turning World Cup qualification from ambition into a realistic goal.

Virat, Rohit and Indian cricket deserves clarity over their futures, not hocus-pocus

Despite clear long-term ambitions from coaching and selection staff, uncertainty looms over the ODI futures of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. While both superstars are performing well, the Indian cricket board needs to initiate direct dialogue regarding their inclusion in the 2027 World Cup plans. This lack of clarity, in the current scenario, hurts the … Read more

TOISA 2025: Uttar Pradesh dominates with four nominations in Athlete of the Year category

The Times of India Sports Awards 2025 will honour India’s top athletes in Lucknow on March 21, 2026. This edition’s nominations highlight exceptional performances from Uttar Pradesh athletes, with four dominating the Track and Field Athlete of the Year categories. Gulveer Singh, Sachin Yadav, Parul Chaudhary, and Rupal Chaudhary have all achieved significant milestones in … Read more

‘I’ve stopped drinking’: Star India player’s honest admission before IPL 2026

Yuzvendra Chahal is embracing a fresh start with Punjab Kings for IPL 2026, prioritizing fitness after a challenging period. The veteran leg-spinner has quit alcohol, aiming to deliver his best. Despite past personal and professional hurdles, including injuries, Chahal remains IPL’s leading wicket-taker and is determined to lead Punjab to their maiden title.