Unexpected things happen when people have their backs to the wall. They will either script stories of extraordinary valour or slink away into a deeper sleepy hollow with little chance of coming back.
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, who is not amongst runs in the early phase of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, said his immediate aim is to win the trophy for his franchise, Mumbai Indians (MI).
Skipper Shreyas Iyer (52) and Prabhsimran Singh (69) guided Punjab Kings to an eight-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League match on Tuesday.
Inspired captaincy from Hardik Pandya and record-making effort from debutant Ashwani Kumar ensured Mumbai Indians (MI) humiliate Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 8 wickets with 43 balls to spare at Wankhede on Monday.
Nitish Rana smashed 81 runs, and Wanindu Hasaranga, put up a strong bowling spell that helped Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by six runs in a thrilling Indian Premier League clash on Sunday.
There has always been an air of invincibility about Mumbai Indians whenever they play in Wankhade during IPL. Having played and lost the first two away games against CSK and GT they would be desperate to win and not slip further.
Faf du Plessis smashed 50 runs, and Mitchell Starc picked up five wickets, which helped Delhi Capitals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League clash on Sunday.
The Eden Gardens pitch controversy is just not going away. Two tweets have further added fuel to fire even as Eden Curator Sujan Mukherjee has made a U-turn on his previous comments.
India's cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni came out to bat at number 9 for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) when it was too late for a turnaround in favour of the yellow brigade in a high-voltage match in the 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scripted a historic 50-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 8 of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Lucknow Super Giants registered their first win of the season, chasing down 191 against Sunrisers Hyderabad with a commanding five-wicket victory.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) produced a complete performance to open their account in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a commanding victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati.
Indian football fans will get an opportunity to see Lionel Messi's magical moves this year when the World Cup winner and his Argentinian team will visit Kerala to plan an international exhibition match.
Punjab Kings started their IPL 2025 campaign with a thrilling 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Match 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Indian cricketer KL Rahul and his wife Athiya Shetty announced on Monday that they had been blessed with a baby girl.
Visakhapatnam/IBNS: Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66 from 31 balls scripted a memorable victory for struggling Delhi Capitals in their inaugural match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam on Monday.
Former Bangladesh cricket captain Tamim Iqbal was hospitalised on Monday after he suffered a heart attack.
Chennai/IBNS: The occasional brakes in Chennai Super Kings' run-chase in the 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) were provided by debutant Vignesh Puthur, who caught the limelight in Mumbai Indians' lineup where Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya were missing on Sunday.
New Zealand youngster Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 65 and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's 53 helped Chennai Super Kings begin their Indian Premier League campaign with a four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Sunday night.
Ishan Kishan's stylish unbeaten knock of 106 runs and all-round performance by bowlers helped Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday.
What was supposed to be the beginning of KKR's stylish title defence, 'Loot Poot Gya' thanks to Salt-Kohli show that left the knights reeling on the ropes.
Those who peep into the sky know of the lunar standoff that happens every 18 years. It may not have been a galactic event, but Eden Gardens bursting at the seams came to a standstill tonight as the reigning King of a nation's heart Shah Rukh Khan himself took to centrestage to host the opening ceremony of the 18th edition of IPL.
Islamabad: While reports have indicated that Pakistan incurred financial losses as the host of the ICC Champions Trophy, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has strongly refuted these claims.
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said the team that would play good cricket under pressure will excel in the 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).
Kolkata/IBNS: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opening match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is staring at a complete washout as rains and thunderstorms have been predicted in Kolkata over the weekend, media reports said.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs. 58 crore for Team India following their triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Shillong/IBNS: India displayed appreciable dominance at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday defeating Maldives 3-0 in the FIFA International Friendly. The Blue Tigers led 1-0 at half time.
Mumbai/IBNS: The BCCI is not changing the new policy restricting cricketers' family members from staying with the players on tours for long, rubbishing reports claiming an alteration in the rule after star batter Virat Kohli's open criticism, media reports said.
Indian T20 captain and batting sensation Suryakumar Yadav willl lead Mumbai Indians in their opening match against Chennai Super Kings in the absence of regular skipper Hardik Pandya.
